<. .d-:..~<... ' will be given. NORWAL Founded in 1800.] VOL. Xena—No 4.9 ‘ .472. E atertaining and I nstraotive Home J carnal, Especially Devoted. to Local. .News and Interests. NORWALK CONN.. FRIDAY, DECEMBERB. l 899 —12 PAGES. [$1.00 A Year. PRICE Two CENTS. ’ autumn tins. Annual Fair and Entertain- ment Held In Frank- lin Street School. CONTINUED TO-NltiHT. An Excelleut Programme Rendered, and a Good Attendance. The annual fair and entertainment of'the graduating class of the South Norwalk High school opened in the Assembly hall of the Franklin street school Thursday night. The hall was prettily decorated, booths. covered with pretty colored cloths being located about the hall. Mrs. F. D. Lawton as Aunt Dinah at the HotGinger-bread booth attracted much attention. The candy booth was in charge of Miss Gussie Dibble, Mae Williams, and Luella Denton. At the flower booth were the Misses Helen Flynn, May Kelley and Helen Lynch. The Misses May Fallon and Daisy Wadhams had charge of the cake booth and the dolls were in charge of the Misses May and Clara Raymond. f; Much amusement was caused by the Klondike, a large box of saw-dust filled with little articles. Those who pur- chased a right to mine for some hidden treasure were furnished with a small pick and shovel. Fred Harris was in charge. The program for the evening was as follows: I Vocal Solo. Violin Solo, In Olden Times——The Minuet in Cos- tume, . The Misses Marion Lee, Kelley, Minnie Gottlieb. Rose Gott— licb and Annie Gottlieb. limitations-Little Boy Blue. Only a Little Nigger Baby. Miss Grace Maud Bronson. Accompanist Joe Linxweiler and Miss Henry C. Smith. Frank Sturtevant. Florence Helen Bracke n. There was a good attendance and many of those present were good pur- chaser-s. This evening an‘ interesting program Miss Harriet Heath and John Whele will sing solos, -F]0- ence Kelley, Marion Lee and the Gott— lieb children will take part in char- acter sketches,and Veronica of Bridge- port will dance. The members of the graduating class are Miss Gussie Dibble, May Williams, Luella Denton, Helen Flynn, Fallon, Daisy Wadhams, May Bay- mend, Clara Raymond, May Kelley, Florence Raymond, Nelson Craw and Fred Harris. J »<o-o>» ~ »~!———— Bridgeport’s Estimated Population. Based on the result of the , school enumcral.ion-16,827 children—Bridge- port’s mpulation now is over 75,000. West Norwalk’s Postmaster. Congressman Hill has recommended the appointment of Coleman Buscoe as pestmaster of West Norwalk, to sue- ceed James Bates who has resigned. -—‘ I-.>—————————'-—- Verdict for Mr. Randall- .ludge Roraback, of Hartford, has rendered a decision in the case where A. Brabagon & Co. sued M D. Ran— dall, of East Norwalk for $5,003. It is as follows: “I liud said Randall has paid all money due Brab‘agon & Sons and has their receipts for same, and find a verdict in favor of Randall. . This case is so Very plain that I render the decision at once, without leaving court room, and tax costs on Brabugon ALCO.” ma.-.» -. —--~————- Camp Washington, P. 0. S. A. ' Camp Washington, No. ll, P. O. S. A._. held its regular weekly meeting in Mystic Chain hall last night. Grand Officers from Bridgeport were present and. addressed the assemblv and thir- teen new members were taken in bring- ing the membership up to 101. it was announced that the charter, which was to have closed last night, would be kept open until January 15, 1900. The Camp was started on the first of September. An invitation was received to visit Cunp Washington, No. 2, in Bridgeport next Thursday and a supper Was scarred. - May. *ternonn THE GUILD BAZAAR. At the Central Club Under ' the Auspices of Grace Church Ladies- The Central club house was brilliant- ly lighted. last evening on the occasion of the opening of the bazaar and enter- tainment held by the Ladies’ Guild of Grace Church. The decorations are very handsome. The entertainment consisted of guitar, and mandolin selec- tions; Mrs. Horace Hubbell rendered several selections on the mandolin; a cake walk ,was executed with great skill by two little colored children, Fannie and AnnieBonner; Mrs. George B. Buxton sang and little Miss Ger- trude Hotchkiss performed several fan-‘ cy dances which delighted the audi- ence. The fancy articles on sale were ex- ceptionally beautiful and many pur- chased for Christmas gifts. Mrs. Rob- ert Van Buren and Mrs. W. H. Smith had charge of the fancy articles table; Mrs. E. A. \Voodward was in charge of the mother’s table and Mrs. Sarah E. Dennis the sewing school table. Mrs. Dennis is also the chairman of the en- tertainment committee. The] bazaar was well attended. This evening there will be a supper served after six o’clock and this afternoon a fortune teller and Aunt Melissa, the old colored mammy who sings songs will be present. ‘4 v“ 7 Rough on Ed. In announcing Congressman Hill’s recommendation of E. E. Crowe for postmaster at South Norwalk, yester- day, the esteemed Sentinel endeavor- ed to palm off a cut of Wayte A. Raymond as being a likeness of the genial new postmaster. ‘ Company l Officers. Governor’Lounsbury has issued an order appointing officers of Company I, Fourth Regiment, C. N. G., Winsted, as follows: Second Lieutenant Joseph L. Carroll to be'first lieutenant; First Sergeant William S. Hays to be second lieutenant; both with rank from No- vember 20, 189$). ~——-————<o-o>-————-——- Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Hat Mak ers’ Association was held Wednesday night, when the following officers were elected: . Presidenthharles A. Bradley. Vice-president—James S. Whitney. Secret try—Michael J. Golden. Treasurer—Homer Rockwell. ———‘—-——‘-"- Hafner’s Cigar Store Entered. Hafner’s east side cigar'store, on the Benedict Farm’s Bridge was entered by petty burglars Wednesday night, and cigars and tobacco taken to the amount of‘$5 or $6. The theives gain- ed entrance through the south Window of the store. They pried open a wooden shutter and broke the catch on the win- dow. They found no cash as the mom. ey drawer was empty and the safe was lOcked. Va...»— Mrs- Fox Dead. Mrs. Carrie R, wife of Charles Fox, died Tuesday in Stamford. Mrs. Fox was formerly Miss Carrie Olds, of South Norwalk, daughter of Mrs. Or- son Stannard, on Elizabeth street. The remains of the deceased were laid at rest this afternoon and the fun- eral services were held at 1:30 o’clock at her late home, 33 Clinton avenue, Stamford; T.._-‘...'___ Fifteenth Anniversary. Wednesday was the fifteenth au- niversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver L. Craw, of 129 Woodward avenue. In the evening their relatives and friends to the number of about thir- ty flocked in upon them laden with box- es and bundles, giving them a genuine surprise. , To make the surprise still more com- plete and memorable they presented Mr. and Mrs. Craw with a handsome china tea set, and various other gifts appropriate to a crystal wedding. ~—-——-———_—-—<o.o>———\, Fell Through a Trap. John Spencer- of J. Spencer & Co. jewelers, of Main street, fell through a. trap door at the store, Wednesday af- and. received a number of bruises about his head and limbs. Mr. Spencer was arranging at Christ- mas display in one of the show cases, on the south side of the store, an] did not noticea trap door, almost under his feet which had been left open. Stepping backa little'later to view his work he plunged almost headlong into the Opening and was precipittted to the cellar. Min, Spencer though about the store again yesterday was stiff tron the effects of his fall. -——-‘-——-—‘0-0>-— ‘orchestra. lllllNGlllflt SUICIDE. Ellen Barrettlakes 2 Ounces of Carboiic Acid. FELL ON DOORSTEP. She llad Been Reprimanded By Her Parents- NEW HAVEN, Conn.. Dee, S—Ellen Barrett, aged 17. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett, residing on Murray Place, committed suicide yesterday at- ternoon by drinking carbolic acid. The girl was reprimanded by her parents on her return home early in the morning from a dance outof town which she attended. Liter in the morning the girl left her home for a short while, during which time it ap- pears she purchased the poison and. about 3 o’clock in the afternoon went out to an alleyway and drank the con- tents bf a two-ounce vial and then re- turned to the house and told her moth- er of what she had done. Medical aid was at once summoned, but it proved unavailing, and the girl died after suffering considerable agony. The girl was a daughter of working peo- ple, but from what has been learned it is surmised she was dissatisfied with her lot because she also had. to work. Revolver Decorations- The quartermaster-general yesterday sent to commanding officers of the Na- tional Guard, by express, the revolver decorations won in 1808, and also those won in the two previous years, which were not issued at the time. ___.__..,__4.-.>._.1_.__ ' Crowe For Postmaster. Congressman Hill has recommended as postmaster at South Norwalk, to succeed Dr. George W. Benedict, whose term expires on December 19. The office is a presidential one and pays $2,400. ——<~— .1-,‘,..>______. Epworth' League. . The Literary department .of the Ep- church, is forming— a reading "class in and the-meetieng’lor"those who wish to become members will be held, next Menday night, at the parsonage. The members are to pledge themselves to two hour’s reading a week. ‘ '~~«r.<o-o.~———~———— Mr. Hill’s Banking Bill- A bill was introduced in the House yesterday by Representative Hill per- mitting national banks of the United States to establish branches in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines and in all foreign countries. The measure letterS'Of credit. It is provided that all currency used by the branches shall be issued by the parent bank, and that this circulation shall be in pro- portion to the capital assigned to and used by it. Mr. Hill says that 60 banks in England maintain 300 branches in foreign countries with great advantage to British commercial interests, and he believes that the same privileges should be enjoyed by the banks in the United States. <0- 4» AMUSEMENTS. The Wilson Company. Hoyt’s Theatre was packed last night to witness the. production of “Romany Eye” by the George W. Wilson company, and to listen to the sweet music ofthe Lena Howe ladies’ 'l‘heplaywasjust as ably presented as all previous ones by this find organization and gave entire satis- faction; especially is this true of the acting of Helen Frost and Eva 'Chztli more who have faithfully portrayed every part assigned them. To-night “The Guv’nor” will be given, and at to-morrow afternoon’s matinee “Why Dudley was Hypnotized” will be the attraction. ' o . - -'— ‘0’.»— Brave Men Fall Victims to stomach, liver and kidney troubles as well as women, and all feel the results in loss of appetite,poisons in the blood, backache, nervousness, head- ache and tired, listless. run-down feel- ing. But there’s no need to feel \ like that. Listen to J,-‘ W. 'Gardner. Ida- ville. Ind. . He says. “Electric Bitters are just the thing for a man when he is all run down, and don’t care whether- he lives or dies. It did more to give me new strength and good appetite than anything i could-take. I can new eat anything and have a new lease on life. Only fifty Cents. atfl'J. , A, Riggs’ ,eLAdkartise'in THE GAZETTE. 7 -, Drug Store. Every bottle guaranteed. the appointment of Edmund E. Crowe. worth League, of the First Meth 0:11.- st also permits national banks to issue‘ summits. Chief Vollmer Arrests Two More Youthful _ Bur- “gears. SIlllALLEY SQUEALED. ' Sydney Hill of EastNorwalk and George Harris of South Norwalk the Culprits. As recounted in yesterday’s GA- ZETTE Walter Smalley of Fort Point street-East Norwalk was arrested for burglary by the South Norwalk police yesterday morning. His statements ledChief‘ Vollmer and Captain Glad- stOue‘Fto go to the homes of Sydney Hill Of Van Zandt avenue and George Harris of Ann street and place them under arrest. Theseyouths have been concerned in theburglarizing of Trinity home on theOld Saugatuck road, taking brass from-the unoccupied Lowndes hat fac- tory on Saugatuck avenue,and the theft ofchickens from L’Hommedieu’sSaun- ders’ and Other" people in East Nor- walk in addition'to entering Steven’s chandlery shop. The boysadmit many of the burg- laries. ' When Smalley was searched among ' the things found on him were a shoe- maker’s cutting knife, an improvised knife made of thin steel, a pen knife a tin tobacco box of keys some of which have been identified as belonging to the matron of the Trinity home, a broken pair of 'wire screen cutters, a gold plated ladies’ watch with N. Roberts 475,890 works, a heavy link chain and four pictures which came from thehome. The pieces of muslin used by the an apple core were found at Trinity home and turned over to Ofiicer Hunt this morning. tHill‘anfd'Harrisare‘pitrt of a. gang. ,whic‘h'bangs'a'round thezdocks in South and East Norwalk and commit many depredations. Young Tanner used to hang around where Smalley Worked and it is thought him during his hiding in the vicinity of E ast N orwalk. As both of the Judges and the Pros- ecuting attorney were out of town the case was continued until 4 o’clock this afternoon. ——-———-<o.o>—-—-——- First Congregational Church- At 3:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon the Central Union, Kings Daughters will meet in the chapel. Mrs. C. W. ., Shel- ton will preside and Mrs. G. H. Buck of Derby will make an address. ~——-———~«o>———————-— Stricken With Paralysis- Mrs. Giles Haulenbeck was stricken with paralysis, Wednesday afternoon, while attending the monthly meeting of the Woman’s Missionary association, in the South Norwalk Congregational church. She was removed to her home, where she is attended by her physician. -————-—~—-§c-o>—-———— Norwalk Pastor Called to Chicago. The Rev. S. B. Pond, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of this city having been called to fill the pulpit at Chicago, and his acceptance of the charge received, he will preach his ini- tial sermon the first Sunday in Janu- ary. . ~— —-<o-o>~~~ --~~——— Connecticut Appointments . The President yesterday sent to the Senate for confirmation the following Connecticut Postmasters: William C. Barhite at Ridgefield, William H. Brown at Jewett City, Charles A. Pot- ter at Danielson, and George E. Sco- field at Greenwich. Also the name of Samuel A. Eddy for Supervisor of the census for Connecticut. THE MODERN MOTHER. .Has found that her little'oues are im- proved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, When in need of the laxative ef-- fect of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children” enjoy it and it bene- fits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figsfiis-mtnufl mural by t l : C .liforn in. Fig Syrup Co._oply. ' i . ‘ l. _ ‘Vv burglars as mufilers for their feet and ' they are the ones who have been aiding Christ Episcopal Church in Woodlawn ' 1 size free. .At all..~dnuggists.- AMERICAN IDEAS. Gel-mm: Praise Us and Would Imi- tate Our Methods. BERLIN, Dec. 8.—Since the return of the German delegates to the Philadelphia exposition deep interest has been mani- fested here in the plans for founding a commercial museum in Berlin upon the Philadelphia model. preparation of commercial treaties, which is a private organization of manufactur- ers, held a meeting yesterday and decided to draw up a planfor presentation to the government, expecting to get a large ap- propridtion. Herr Vosbergrekow, the bureau’s gen- eral manager, said in the course of an in- terview that three divisions were in- tended—namely. management, collections and information. The promoters will try to establish re- lations with the Philadelphia museum. It is estimated that the annual expense will be about 250,000 marks. ' Other organizations are moving in the same direction. On Dec. 15 the Industrial league will hold a meeting, representa- tives of the government attending, to de- liberate regarding the establishment of a museum. Herr Vosbergrekow has delivered an address before the Society of Berlin Mer- chants and Manufacturers upon the Phil- adelphia congress and museum, in the course of which he spoke with enthusiasm of American achievements in manufac- turing and in the export trade. “The in- ventive and organizing talent of Amer- ica,” he said, “will play an enormous role in the world’s trade. We Germans must bestir ourselves in order to keep even. American manufacturers, how- ever, have developed one sidedly. Many branches are neglected. But when the Americans once take up a new branch they will knock out European methods. The information bureau of the Philadel- phia museum is most admirable and al- ready exercises an influence upon 'the whole werld, although only founded in 1894.” Herr Vosbergrekow said he examined the system of meat inspection in Chicago and found it as thorough as it could possi- bly be, thus destroying the claims of the German lagrariaus. CONDENSED DISPATCHES. The Stuck river valley, in TVashington state, was reported one vast sheet of water. Oil has risen over 40 cents a barrel since the upward movement bcg'nn four months ago. , . The natural gas interests of 20 Indiana and Ohio towns have been consolidated,‘ A with a capital of $8,000,000. The Northwestern Life association of Chicago has decided to transfer‘its busi- ness to the Northwestern Life” Assurance company. The internal revenue collectors have organized a movement to advocate a new and separate cabinet oflicc for their dc- partmen‘t. Peter A. B. W'idener, the millionaire traction magnate, announced that he had purchased ‘36_acres of land ’at’Logan, a suburb of Philadelphia, on which to erect a home for crippled children.‘ ' Mad Dog Scare. MONTICELLO, N. Y., Dec. 8.—About four weeks ago a large greyhound afflict- ed with rabies traveled from St. Joseph Station on the Monticello road to Cochcc- ton and part the way back, a- distance of over 50 miles, snapping and biting peo- ple, horses, cattle and dogs and anything that happened to be in its path. Its vic- tims numbered over 50. Many believed at the time the bound was not mad. Nothing of importance developed until this week, when two of the dogs vwent mad. acting exactly like the bound. One of the dogs ran into a valuable flock of cattle on the Crystal Brook stock farm belonging to Andrew McCullough and bit a number of them. Both dogs were killed before being at large very long. Much fear is expressed for the'safety of the people who were attacked by the mad animal. The board of health of the town of Thompson called a special meeting and ordered every dog in the town to be muzzled for six weeks. A Fight \Vlth Granite Cutters’ Union. BOSTON, Dec. S.—A fight between the organized granite cutters of New Eng- land and their employers is impending. The Granite Manufacturers’ association of New England, at a meeting held in this city, voted to refuse the demands of the Granite Cutters’. National union, which were for a working day of eight hours and minimum wages of $3 it day. The manufacturers declared that to meet these demands the cost of production would be increased 35 per cent; that it was not for the best interests of the granite trade, either for employer or em- ployee, to increase said cost. It was then voted to resist the demands of the union. and it was further declared as the sense of the meeting that all such matters be settled by arbitration. t». \ Counterfeit-51'. Arrested. . NEW HAVEN, Dec. 8.—Frank Ross and Sceal Cafl'ano, both of New York. were arrested-here upon charges alleging the passing of counterfeit money. About $100 in counterfeit dollars and quarters was found on their person. The police state that from papers taken from them they believe the men are allied with a gang who are working all over the coun‘ try. 5' A Ten Per Cent Advance. NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Dec. 8.—No- tices have been posted in nearly all the ' cotton mills in this section announcing an advance of 10 per cent inywages, to take efiect Dec. 11. About 3,500 hands are affected by the new schedule. Some Foolish Poo-ale - Allow a cough to run until it gets be vond the reach of medicine. They bften say, “Oh, it will wear away,” but in most cases it will wear them away. Could they be induced to try the suc- cessful medicine called Kemp’s Balsam, which is. sold on a positive guarantee to cure, they would immediately see the excellent effect, after taking the first dose. ..Price'25c and 50c. The bureau for the, Trial _ fl EAST NORWALK. ‘ ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shepard, of Pleasant avenue, have been spending a week in Danbury. : Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Warner have returned to their home in Brook- lyn, after a-visit With Mr. and Mrs. James L’Hommedieu. ‘ . ' Ernest Groeschner is able to be about again after having undergone a severe "operation at the Norwalk Hospital, where he was weeks. confined for several A -‘ Engineers Disbanded. Official announcement is made from . the office of the a’djutant general that engineer division of the Naval division, 0. N. G., is disbanded, and the. coin- manding officer and men are honorably discharged from the military service (if the state. i The quartermaster general will take possession of state property, make nec- essary arrangements for the proper care of the same, and forward all rec- ords, books and papers to the adjutant general’s office. ‘ Boston Store. , The eleventh annual holiday display at the Boston Store is the finest and most complete showing of Christmas goods in the county. Among the many suggestions as gifts is a list in their new adv. to-day. The prices are right and Santa Claus should purchase there. Read the Adv. —-——~——‘O.o> The Westbound freight trains are be- ginning to be decorated ‘with Christmas trees for the New York trade. ‘ ~--~ ~~~lo-o>—-~————- -——Advertise in THE GAZETTE- fl Professional Card. ADIES’ NURSE. Apply 9 Warren street 010 tf WANTED-l"- H AN TED—Contractors that the Fidelity and Deposit Co , of Maryland, furnishes surety. W. H. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build mg. N30 tf WA N TED—Houses and Real Estate to sell. W. H. byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 ___.. T0 RENT. O RENT—Seven pleasant rooms on one floor, 6 Chapel street. Ap- ply 8 Chapel street, next door. N 27-31. 'loRENT—A small 7 room cottage on Union Place to rent cheap. Apply to Chas. Olmstead or W. H. Bymgton, Room 1, GAZETTE Building. ’ O RENT—A large hall in the GA- ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles Olmstead, Masonic Building. N30 tf FOR SALE. FOR SALE—One of the best building lots 1n the city; five minutes are k from Bridge. Water and gas on street. W. H. Byington. Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N 30 tf FOR SALE—Three fine building lots on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf OR SALE—House at Broad River, , __6 rooms and basement; new barn: lot rcx200; chicken house and fruit. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. M8 tf FOR SALE—House on Franklin ave, nue, water and sewer connection; barn and, hennery. W. H. Byington, Insur ance, GAZETTE Building. MB tf FOR SALE OR BENT—House on Camp street; 13' rooms, modern im- provements; barn and large carriage F W. H. Byington, Insurance, MS tf house. GAZETTE Building. FOR SALE. —- Mus: be Sold to Close Es- mm of Ann M. Selleck. The large and elegant house, No. 3 Camp street, containing all modern improvements. Also, one double ear- riage, will be sold for $25. A. J. MEEKER, ADMINISTRA TOR . rs and a SPECIAL PRESENT to every customer and freigfit paid. No tron 1e get- tln orders for our. . -' ens, Coffees, Spices, Extracts. to. . know: 2 percent. commissmn ' BaklnfiPowder.-. f 7”- A 1,)
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