Founded inl800.l VOL. Keno—No 35 . TWO CHILDREN DBOWNED ! .. ' ’ NORWALK ~ \ An Entertaining and I nstrwctlve Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Le cal .News and Interests. VICTIMS LOST THEIR LIVES ON THE SAND BAR ATMIL- EORD. _ , CUT OFF BY THE TIDE. THEIR DEAD BODIES RECOVER- D L _ ED A SHORT TIME AFTER - ACCIDENT. MILFORD, Sept. l—A sad fatality happened at Burns’ Point between 4 and 5 o’clock yesterdayil'afternoon, whereby two little girls were brought to an untimely end and two homes made desolate. The accident .was of such rapidity that not until too late could assistance be secured, although the parents and others were on the beach not 50 feet distant, and Ethel McCauley, seven years old._ whose “home is in New York city, but who \ F. I. with her parents was occupying a cot- tage at the beach, and Ellen Rankin, five years old, who lives in \VaterbuI-y, were drowned. . The little Rankin girl was stopping at the McCauley cottage and together with her little companion and a small boy had been playing about the beach uduring the early hours of the after- noon. The little ones, childlike, re- moved their shoes and stockings and .all three went wading about the sandy shore, gathering pebbles, moss and clams, Skylarking and enjoying life as only children can. Mrs. McCauley and some company were seated on the veranda of the cot- tage, at times intently watching the children gambol. Occasionally the mother admonished them to be care- ful, then a merry laugh and a scamper off was the response. For some time they played thus, then calmed down and seemed intent on paddling about and gathering shells. Suddenly the boy rushed from the wa- ter near where his girl companions were and with terrified air, speechless and pale as a ghost, he darted toward the cottage, pointing to the Sound. The mother’s intuition was quick. Mrs. McCauley jumped to her feet: "Ethel! Where is she?” the gwoman cried. Again the boy pointed to the spot where last the girls had stood; With a scream that attracted all eyes, the unhappy mother, followed by her com- panidns and others rushed :to the we. ter’s edge. She would havejjthrown herself in, had not strong hand with- held her while men about. unmindiul of their clothes jumped in and waded to where the little dreSSes floating showed where to two little girls lay, tossed hither and thither by the water. They had floated out some little dis- tance when secured. Quickly they» were carried ashore and rolled upon barrels. Every means in the power of willing hearts and hands was resort- ed to, to bring them again to life. A doctor was summoned and promptly responded,but too late, both little girls were dead. 'I‘enderly the bodies were carried to the McCauley cottage and the medical examiner of Milford notified, but he was engaged on another case and it was not until late in the evening when he arrived on the scene and after pro- nouncing the deaths due to accidental drowning, gave the/ required burial permits. The boy Icoinpanion could throw no light on the fatality, but it is believed that the children, unmindf-ul of their There was a stiff breeze blowing from the danger, ventured out too far. southwest and the waters of the Sound were active. The conclusion is that the two girls were thrqwn from their ASSAILANT YET MISSING. Danbury Victim of Sandbagger Slowly Emerg- ing From Stupor- Otto Hillers, the Danbury barber, who was sandbagged by a highwayman Tuesday night, is slowly emerging from the stupor in which he has lain since he was assaulted, and there is every reason to believe that he .Wlll re- cover unless inflammation of the brain follows. The police have been work- ing hard to appiehend the man who wielded the murderous weapon, but have not found even the slightest clue upon. which to work. Mr. Hillers regained consciousness for a few moments, but immediately sank back into the stupor, and gave in- dications of regaining his senses. customary in such cases for the patient to come. to his senses abruptly, but in this case the re’covery is gradual, and it may be two or three days yet before the man is entirely himself. ‘vv Elected Delegates. The, convention of the Fairfield County Baptist Association will be held in the South Nor-walk Baptist church on Wednesday, September 27. The members of the church held a meeting last night and elected the fol- lowing delegates : ' Rev. W. H. Hubbard, Deacon John W. Bogardus, Deacon E. R. Bennett, Mrs. E. R. Bennett, H. T. Sheffield, Mrs. B. T. Sheffield and C. F. Bout- well. ' It is ' 'DR.NOBLE’S RESIGNATION Rev. G. H. Beard Now the Senior Minister in Town. Rev. Thomas K. Noble’s resignation as pastor of the First Congregational church takes effect today, and the town thus loses the dean of the cler- ical corps, his pastorate having cover- ed a period of ten years, which 13 long- er than any of his contemporaries have served. .Rev. Gerald H. Beard. pastor of the South Norwalx Congregational church, who has been settled seven years,.now becomes first in seniority,and he in turn is closely pressed by Rev. S. B. Pond, rector of St. Paul’s church, who has served a little over six years. , u _ ,_ Chaplain Smith’s Resignation Accepted. The resignation of Rev. Terence B. Smith of Newtown as chaplain of the Fourth Regiment has been accepted, and he has been honorably discharged from the service. the discharge taking effect Aug. 30. Col. Hendrie has now the appointment of Rev.Father Smith’s successor in consideration. Working Night and Day. The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Everyvpill is a sugar- coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength, listlessness in- to energy, brain fag into mental power. They’re wonderful in building up the health. Only 250 per box. Sold by John A. Riggs, Druggist, 11 Main street . -. feet and sunk Immediately. The boy, too young and too frightened to act, rushed from the water. The sad incident has cast a gloom over the locality. The two ‘little Ones were among the prettiest and most vi- vacious children at the beach. Late last night an undertaker was given charge of the bodies. That of Ethel McCauley will be taken to New York for [interment Ellen Rankin’s will be conveyed to \Vaterbul'y by her parents, where the funeral. will be held. 0-0 AMUSEMENTS. George Thatcher’s Minstrels. A large audience greeted George Thatcher’s minstrels at Hoyt’s Theatre last night. The singing in the opening act was enjoyed by all, especially the Armorer’s song from Robin Hood by J. S. Rowland; which was the gem of the evening, and received round after round of applause. The dancing of Niblo and Riley as well as the clay modeling of Allen Wightman and the four musical Avons were also highly enjoyed, the Avons being exceptional- ly fine as was the singing of the Big 4. —Dewey Coming Home. Admiral Dewey will soon be home and everyone should have one of those handsome Dewey pictures to be had at the GAZETTE office. Call and examine them. ‘4 v‘ ‘7 Decision in Norwalk Lock Co. Case. Judge Ralph Wheeler has sent word to Clerk Shelton, announcing the ad- journment of the Superior court sine die. The ' are also announced that _ man his decision in the Nor- ' ock Co. receivership case Collins and Casey Scrap. There was a scrap on the turnpike last night between Thomas Casey and Dennis Collins and the latter appears to have received the worst of the argu- ment. A warrant was issued for Ca- sey’s arrest this afternoon. Woman’s Club. The VVoman’s club will resume its Sessions Oct. 12. The subject, for thls season relate to the country of the “Great White Czar,” and is divided into three different departments, “Modern Russia, ” _“ Russian Art ” and “Russian Literature.” The October meeting will discuss “ Domain and Government,” under the first head. Mrs. M. E. Mead will prepare a paper on "Internal Policy;” Miss C. E. Ray- mond, “Industrial Growth,” and Miss D. S. Pinneo, “Schools and Univer- sities.” ~—————‘O.¢’—— Bob Anderson, Knocked Out- “Bob” Anderson, a member of the Smith street growler gang, while in- toxicated last night about 6 o’clocn as- saulted Frank Blake employed by the Holmes,Keeler 8: SelleckCo. He had no sooner struck Blake, however, than Henry Selleck knocked him complete- ly out with a blow from the shoulder. Anderson was arrested. and this morn- ing Judge Gregory fined him $10 and costs, but upon the intervention of Mr. Selleck sentence was suspended during good behavior ,and the prisoner re- leased. I Attending Court Martial. Upon complaint of his mother Ofii- cer Kenny this morning went to Har- bor avenue after l" chlr” Fitzger- ald, who, it is claimed, is not in his right mind. “Dick” was found in a lot back of Orchard street 'standing at attention with his military hat in his hand. He said he was being tried by court martial. The officer succeed- ed in getting him to accompauylhim to headquarters where he was seen by Dr. Tracey. He is Slightly off but the doctor thinks it is only the effects of_ his recent camp duty at Niantie, he be- inga. member of Co. E. D135? Tracey said he would recover in thrélh or four days and recommended his t'i‘ansl'er to th ehospital where he will be taken to- night. He Fooled The Su'rgeons. All doctors told Renick Hamilton. of Wést Jefferson, 0., after suffering 18 mouths from Rectal Fistula. ~he would die unless a costly operation was per4 formed; but; l'e cured himself with five boxesBuc 2-" ’sAI-nica Salve the surest Pile curegfi, arth, and the best Salve in the want 25 centsa box. Sold by JohnA. Riggs, druggustll Main street. 2” BROCKHAUS WRITES. Wallis Sheriff Hawley to be Present at His Execution. Sheriff Sidney E. Hawley is in re- ceipt ofa letter from Frederick Max Brockhaus, who is to be hung early next Wednesday morning at Wethers- field prison for the murder of David S. R. Lambert at Wilton, December 13, 1597. . . Brockhaus expresses a wish to.see Sheriff Hawley before the gallows does its work in order that he may talk over with the sheriff the events of the night of the tragedy. that he wishes to have a clear recollec- tion of the fatal night before he goes into eternity. There is no one whom he desires more than Sheriff Hawley at his execution. He also requests that Rev. Frank Russelle. D., pastor of the South Congregational church in Bridgeport, be present. He expressly states that he does not want Elmer Cornwall to be present, as he does not want to see him. Mr. Corn~ wall was one of thewatchmen at the jail during Brockhaus’s incarceration there. ' HOG};— Beatty-Mackintosh- Robert D. Beatty, formerly of Nor-.4 ‘walk, was marrjed in Cleveland, Ohio, Monday,‘to Miss Alexandria Mackin- tock of that city. g It was a church wed- ding and one of the society events of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Beatty will reside in Clevel‘and’ where Mr. Beatty .- has full charge of the Walker Electric plant now owned by the Westinghouse concern. A " -‘ " W. H. Swords Dead. .William H. Swords died at his home on South Main street, South Norwalk, at 9 o’clock this morning, aged 71 years. " Fora number of years Mr Swords was the leading merchat- tailor of that city but a few;- yeansmgo ,hishealth be- coming poor " he retiredfrofi ‘ ,usiness‘ and has been living "qhietly'i J on his family on South Math street. The deceased leaves a wife, one son and two daughters. ‘ The funeral will be held from his late residence Monday evening at 7:30 o’clock, the interment being in River- side the following day. ' ‘v Try Grain-0! Try Grain-0! Ask your Grocer to-day to show you a package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without in- jury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of- Mocha or Java, but it is made from the pure grains, and the most delicate stomach receives it with. out distress. 11 the price of coffee. 150- and 250. per package. Sold by all grocers ‘ AdditionalEOOal News. To-day is oyster day. B. you on ‘? The Water street mission Opens to, night. John H. Ferris is in Bridgeport to- day. . ,. There will be acake walk at Shippan Point on Thursday next. Fifteen marriage licenses were is- sued during the month of August. Chief Bradley goes on night duty un- der the new regulations, to-night. E’tev. W. H. Thomas will preach in the Second Methodist church on Sun- day. Miss Mary Bloomer, who has been visiting in Brooklyn, is expected home to-day. ‘ Mrs George Van ‘Alstyne, who has been visiting in South Norwalk, leaves Ior Hartford to-morrow. Conductor Joseph Buckman of the rad line, returned to work this morn ing after a. week’s vacation. The new police regulation went-into elfcct this morning and Officer Kenny was on from 5 a. m. until 1 p. 111, There is a tomatoe war on at South Norwalk, and peach baskets of toma- toes were sold at 5 cents this morning.) The Hitchcock-Curtis families, who have been occupying the Dann cottage at Rotou Point, returned home last night. ,. —-,-On.La.bor Day the Norwalk Yacht club will hold its annual grand regatta off Roton Point at 1 0 Mod: p. m. Yachts have been entered from Bridge- port and other clubs and the races will be worth going far to see. On Labor Day morning at 10 o’clock tub races and a one mile skiff race will furnish plenty of sport and amusement. S 1 2 . ' . t He states ' N ORWALK CONN. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 1. 1899 ~12 PAGES. lllllll Blilll nun. Remains Had Been in the Water Nearly a Week. PROBABLY LOST OFF PECK Ghostly Find 0n: Charles Island, Near Mil- ford. MILFORD, Sept. I—The lifeless body of an unknown man about 55 years of age was found on Charles Island by Etienne and William Munson, resi- dents of Walnut Beach, this afternoon. The young men had gone over to the island in search of shells and were shocked to find the body lying face downwards in the sand. It had ap- parently been washed in by the tide. They at once reported the matter to the authorities and Medical Examiner Heady had the body removed to Ford’s undertaking rooms where it is awaiting identification. The man had the appearance of a business man and were a nice black diagonal suit and tan shoes. His hair was of a dark grey and he was some- what bald. He also ha’d aAgold ring with three garnet stones and a gold watch and chain. On his person was found a receipt for a bicycle from L. Cort of Philadelphia made out to D. Fltasimmons. .Attached to a bunch of ' keys was an identification card of the National Reserve Company, number 50,131, and \there was also a baggage check numberlé‘i‘lil of the Steamer Rich- and Peck. The man also had a ticket from New Haven to New York and be- tween three and four dollars Were found. There were also several cards and a note book with a number of ad- dresses found, but the only address that could be deciphered was Miss May Williams, 265 North 'Ninth Street. There were no marks of violence and in the opinion of the medical examiner the man must have accidentally fallen from the steamer as the circumstances did not indicate suicide. had been in the water presumably about a. week. Secretary Porter Returns. Hon. John Addison Porter, secretary to the president, has Ieturned to Washington after an absence of some months. He expects to resume his duties at the White house to-day. al Dewey,g It to this office at once. and remit in coin or postage stamps. ”tree. The remains . —‘__ “—— _— anaegsnanazannsaenneansnseeangsmnneemanegmamsagansagansenaasgfif H NORWALK GAZETTE, NORWALK, CONN. ‘ l3 3’ . ll '5 For the enclosed remittance of. . . copies of the Admiral Dewe y Portrait in colors, as describ- [$1.00 a Yea PRICE Two CENT THATCH'ER WAS MAD. A Funny Incident at the Minstrel Show Last Night. ’ A funny Incident occurred last night ' atdthe performance of George Thatch- cri‘s minstrels in Hoyt’sTheatre. In the first part when Thatcher made his appearance upon the stage with Dan Waldron, the former-sang a few lines of a comic song and. then took his seat expecting to be recalled to finish the piece. Instead, however of the ex- pected applause, silence reigned su- preme and George was dumbfounded. Waldron, however, qpickly came to the rescue with the remark, “I would make him sing it if I were you.” The peculiar expression with which the re- mark was coupled instantly brought down the house and the delayed ap- plauSe followed to which Thatcher re- sponded. George was mad clear through, but he was saved a dead cold reception by the promptness of thle in-i imitable Waldron. HisRibs. Broken. Fred McFarland, aged 30, whose home is in Bethel,.was seriously injur- ed in runaway accident in Dan bury last evening. He-wae driving on nghland avenue when thehorse became fright- ened and ran a. considerable distance finally throwing McFarland against 'a He had. several ribs broken and was otherwise injured. Birthday Party. A birthday surprise party was. given to Master Wilfrid Robins, Wednesday afternoon, the day being the eleventh anniversai'y of his birth. A general good time was enjoyed by .all present. Among the guests were Leonard Fos- ter, Alice B-urnham, Maud Burnham, Grace'Bu-rnham, Mabel Sol-ker, Lena Bogardus, Louise Jones. Fanny White, _ Libbie Crofut,...lessie Bedfo-rd. Nellie Bedford, Clare Malley, Florence Mal.- ‘l‘ey, Bertha Burr, Alice Burr,"Mary " Robins; Ethel Robins, Edith Robins, Carl Burnham, Charlie Stiles, Joe Goodwin, Addison Austin, Leonard Burr, Harold Burr. —————-——‘0.0> Glorious News Comesfrom Dr. D. B. Cargile, of Washita, I. T. He writes: “Four bottles of Electric Bitters. has cured Mrs. Brower of scrofula, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure 'is complete and her health is excellent.” This shows what thousands have proved —that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It’s the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores. It stimuates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion builds up the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold by John A. Riggs, druggist, 11 Main street. Guaranteed. ‘ “‘ ~Advertise inTT-vHE'GAZ'ETTE. The Man of the .H0ur. - All Will be published by THE GAZETTE shortlyi ~ It is now being printed for us '-on heavy plate- paper, in a form suitable for framing, by one of the largest art litho- graph houses in America, in the famous French style of color-plate work. Every Norwalk family will want one of these handsome pictures of Admri- A MAGNIFICENT PORTRAIT OF Mllllll] In Ten Colors, Size, I4x2l Inches, it must be remembered that this picture will be in no sense a cheap chromo, but will be an example of the very highest style of illuminated printing. It will be an ornament to any library or drawing-room. can have this Dewey portrait at what it costs us, namely ten cents p )I’ copy. by merely filling out the coupon below, and sending - There will be such a demand for the portrait- when it is published, that we advise sending orders in advance. As many copiesas may be desired can be had on one coupon, prov'lding ten cents is sent far each copy. GAZETTE readers Write name and address plainly, I \ —'—_ . . . . . . .cents, send me ............ lg ed in to-day’s paper. I Name if at?
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