mER1,925.~ ' ‘Ptlllllillc lllllllllETils. ,mra rrssr ANNUAL coarse. .. use! new in new HAVEN. ' not. 1., n. costs. ollerwslk. Proaidoe and lands as Interesting Paper-a nia- .jndm-Mtodulu leis-by they lament of tho liar-walk chapter. , The first annual conference of the “ r Market the American Revolution of Connecticut was held in the Church of ii " tildksdecrner in New Haven, yesterday, upon invitation of the members of Mary . ' Clap Wooster chapter. There are twenty- ilve chapters in the state, with a mom. . users of over seven hundred. A gen- ' oral invitation was extended to all of . them, and as a result over one-half of ' theentire membership of the society in pan 1 this state were present. While there are chapters in nearly every state in the Union. the gathering, yesterday. was the first state meeting ever held in this country, although there have been three national meetings. The conference was for the purpose of extending the acquain- tnnneahip of the members throughout the atnte and unify the work of the chapters; also to prepare for the national congrem to he held in Washington, D. 0., February 4. The church where the session was hold was beautifully decorated with national emblems and flowers, giving to the edi- fice an imposing patriotic appearance, in harmony with the objects of the society. The convention convened at 11 o’clock witha business meeting of the regents and officers of the various chapters. Mrs. T. K. Noble, vice-regent of the Nor- walk chapter, presided, and her society received many compliments on the very acceptable manner in which she filled the office. The feature of the day's session was the presentation of a diamond jeweled badge coating $80 to Mrs.lDeB. Randolph Keirn,the state regent. by Mrs. E. J. Hill, regent of the Nor-walk chapter, in behalf of the Connecticut society, as a token of their appreciation of her excellent work for the society and the high esteem in which she is held. The pin is a wheel containing thirteen spokes representing the thirteen original states of the Union, each spoke richly jeweled and in the hub is also a large and valuable jewel. Hill, in her presentation speech, dwelled upon the large gathering of representa- tive women from all parts of the state; that it was the first state conference, and that the organization was a patriotic society organised by women for women. The_ work of, the society and the patriotic relations of the society were covered, as was the growth of the society, in which the speaker paid tribute to the state regent in the following words: “It is the corn- estness, the enthusiasm, and the energy of our state regent, in this work of or- ganization, that we wish to honor today. The Daughters of the American Revolu— tion of Connecticut here wish to testify in this presence, in the gift of this jewel- ed badge of our order, their appreciation of your earnest and efficient work in this your native state. They desire that it shall always be to you a token of their regard for you and a symbol of their lasting remembrance of your patriotic work in Connecticut." Mrs. Kcim re- sponded in a happy manner. At 1 o'clock an elegant lunch was served by the ladies of the New Haven chapter. The afternoon exercises con- sisted of a greeting by the state regent, and ten-minute papers by the different representative ladies present. Mrs. No- ble’s paper was upon “ideal Patroitism," and was considered one of the best ren- dered at the meeting. -Plenty rrTcandy. at lane’s;— m . -.. . .. am..-“ . . sm'r roa vstuaats ravens. he Consolidated load Inert to Recover Possession of Paid freight Illill. The Bridgeport Union says that suit has been brought against the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com- pany, to recover possession of certain freight bills and bills of lading in the pcmamionof officials of that road. M. C. O’Brien. of Norwalk, lo the plaintiff and Stevenson, Bartlett & Douglas are his attorneys. Some months ago O‘Brien shipped household goods from Springfield. ill... to Norwalk. He paid the freight charges to destination. When the goods arrived in Nerwalk they were damaged lathe eatentofaboutnim. He put fnaclaim against the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad and they mauled him to sand the freight hills, otc., toas- alst them in determining where there- sponelbiilty lies. The matter haonevcr been adjusted as the papers returned to O‘Brien. Demand has bani made for thepapers. The action brought is ternscvsrsloa. Thoelslm for «arenas in not. based on deposed that the mm are air-WWW to a; ram .. x'v‘w“ f if” Poet‘Ofdes, lentil - “hummus. A suocar'ro are raarsruosaae. nowihe News of Rev- 0. I. 'lorro’y's Death woo Received in Doestur.‘ The Decatur (Illinois) Daily Review gives the following account of the way Rev. C. E. Terry's parishioners received the news of his death: I A. Buckingham received a telegram at 7 o'clock Wednesds night from Mrs. Situation E. Torrey. st verside, Cal. it “ lea Torre died at i ’ . uggfitnrdayfo’r Decatur." oolock today Mr. Buckingham was just on his way to prayer meeting at the Ba tist church and look the in wi him. The church had asaemb for its usual Wed- nesday night prayer meeting. The mes- sage was read that announced the death of their pastor and friend. It was a great shock. The gather-in was mad. aninexpresslhlyaad one. cone could say anything for quite ‘a while. The pic sat almost mute, only call realizing tbelrgreat sorrow. . A. He - man was the leader. He finally read the Fortyl-fifth salm. Deacon Hays, Dr. H. M. and, and E. A. Gastman. made short prayers and then the meeting was dismissed. The people stood around in solemn lit pa. There were many moist eyes‘an all voices were subdued. The circumstances were as effecting as any could be. . At a largely attend meeting of the Congregational church at the usual player meeting last night, the death of r. Torrey was announced. Mr. Miller spoke of Mr. Torrey and his work as a pastor in Decatur, expreming the highest regard for him. In the prayers that were offered by members of the church, reference was made to his death. The church extended a vote of sympathy and condolence with Mrs. Torrey and the Baptist church in their great bereave- meat. No arrangements have been made made about the funeral. If the body does not leave Riverside until Saturday It cannot get here before Wednesday. It is not even known here that he will be buried in Decatur. susnrrr PIKE'S FUNERAL. Services at Trinity Church. Southport~ Deputy Sherlllh an Honorary Escort. Deputy Sherifi Toner, of Norwalk, at- tended the funeral of the late Deputy Sheriff and Town Clerk Francis M. Pike, of Fairfiéld,’ held yesterday afternoon from Trinity church. Southport, at 3 o’clock. The church was crowded with friends of the deceased, who listened sor- wfnlly to the and services conducted y the Revs. Messrs. Guilbert and Jones. The Order of United Friends, of which - the deceased was an honored member, attended in a body. Sheriff Clarkson and his deputies were present, and act. ed as an honorary escort to the grave. The pallbearers were: Judge W. B. Glover, 0. T. Sherwood. William Bulk- ley, E. L. Wells, J. 0. Mills and H. N. Wakernan. interment was in Oak Lawn cemetery. Among the floral pieces which sur- rounded the casket was a large wreath of yellow and pink roses from the sheriff and deputies. The Tocqne Divorce Case. In Brooklyn, yesterday, Judge Clement heard testimony in the suit for absolute divorce brought by Jennie F. Tocque, of Brooklyn,jagainst her husband, Frederick C. Tocque, formerly of Brooklyn, but who now conducts a dyeing business in Broad River. The only witness exam- ined was William Knapp, an expressions of South Norwalk. He testified that last winter, while he was out sleigh riding on a lonely road near Stamford, he saw Mr. Tocque with a strange woman. Judge Clement said he would not grant a di' vorce on Knapp‘s testimony, and ad- journed the case to allow the plaintiff to put in more evidence. ‘Itemovad tho Stringors. Superintendent W. L. Bonnel and Lineman Edward Laidlaw. of the South Norwalk Electric Light Works.yeeter- day afternoon removed five stringers from the poles belonging to the city on South Main street, and four from the Woodward avenue poles, as they were not placed there under the direction of the Electric Light Commissioners. The necessary permission was secured, and the stringers were again placed on the poles, this time as the commissioners di- rected. ' - Pure ice cream. lane's. The Baptist Naval Cadets gave an en- joyable entertainment and social at the Norwalk Baptist church, last night. The programme opened with an installation ofodlcersandanaddreesof welcome by the WW, Mn Fe Es mbbim. 80W- tione of vocal and instrumental music andrecitationa followed. There was a drillby the company. in which they did credit to their drill sergeant. William Buttery, audalsoacernp me. At the close of the entertainment refreshments werosold. Thooadats netted about sat by the W. Death of a Day. Matildmwlfeofliollsen Johnson, died other Maroon the Gaseous» Thro— pin. warm-rumour heldfrom the casurwcciss wrrt oil-ores; arr. to save ran eta rates. ‘ a communication on non" of tho rows Improvement committeoo-lomo lanol- loat Intentions in a latter from a las- aacllnseits Gentleman. Editor of The Sentinel: Nearly a year no the members of the Chautauqua Union, of this ,city, crganisedcrappointv ed a committee on town improvement, and proposed at that time to work quiet- ly and unobtrusively until such a time as the citizens of our beautiful city should awaken to the fact that we have right here at home. one of the loveliest cities—or the making of such—in all New England. The views advanced by the Norwalk Tramway compdny express exactly the sentiments of this committee and are very opportune at this time. However, it will cost something and re- quire cooperation on the port of our citi- zens to successfully carry out the meth- ods of town improvement. For our June ' meeting we have anticipated events and the papers for that meeting are to be de- voted exclusively to town improvement, and on behalf of the meinbers of the Union we hereby take the liberty of cor. dially inviting and extending to the Nor- walk Tramway company the hospitality of the Union at that time, notice of which will appear in due time in the col- ums of the public press. We are ready at the proper time to ”fall in line" and cast our lot with any society which may be organized with the very commenda- hle object in view of beautifying or ad- ding to the natural attractions of fair Norwalk and vicinity. Respectfully submitted, Evoau H. Fox. On behalf of committee on Town Im- provement from the Chautau qua Union. Mr. Fox recently received the follow- lowing letter, containing some very ex- cellent suggestions in the line referred to. . above : (incarnate, Mass. March 2. 18%. E. H. For, Esq" DEAR Sm: We have in this town an organization called "The Rural club." It is chartered by the Legis- lature so as to enable it to hold real es- tate. it has been in existence about twenty years. its members pay an as- sessment of $1.00 per annum and as much more issuhscribed as people are willing to give, when any extraordinary occasion occurs. Public-spirited and act- ive officers are chosen annually, and they expend the money in trimming the shade trees of the town, setting out and caring for young shade trees along the sublic highways, planting and tending owers and shrubs at the anglesand plots at the junction of streets and roads. I think thegreat ounces of the club is the educating of the people up to takin nice careeac of his own premi- ses. ur club has set out many hundreds of trees, and every season the dead and uncouth limbs of the village trees are cut out. They also see to protecting all street trees from canker worms, etc. Nearly every fence in the village has been removed, under the club's influence, and the lawns are all kept smoothly mown during the summer. givin a par like appearance to the village he sta- tion a m has been interested so that the groan at the station are ornamented with flowers and kept nicely mowed. All the poo in seem to be interested in the work. 1 any work too heavy for the club comes u l, it lays the matter before the town, an aid is never refused. I think some money has been left to it by deceased s also. That was one reason that acharter was obtained, so that it could legally receive such funds. lthink its work has been very hone. ficial to the town. and the next genera- tion will get much benefit from its fore— thought and 'udicioua work. We have aso,as you know, erected upon Rocky Mountain, the “tower" and built a carriage road to it, the use of the land being generously donated by the owners. ,If desired! will on y the legislative act if you should it it. Very Truly Yours, 1". M. Tuoavsos. REMANDED MORE MONEY. Fourteen Fur Pickers Leave the Employ of Martin Bates. Jr.. I Do. Fourteen pickers at Martin Bates. Jr., and Co.‘s factory left the employ of the firm, last night, because they were dis- satisfied with a lot of skins received re- cently, which were larger than usual. and required more than the usual labor on them. The men demanded more money for working them. but this sup- erintendent F. A. Smith declined togive. This morning four other men applied for work and were immediately employ. ed. ltisprobsblesome of the dkaatls- ed ones will return in a few days. non-tray assets for amt. The monthly bulletin of the Connecti» ontStste BoardcfHaalth for tbemoutb of Apr-ll, 1894, places the total numberef deaths in Norwolk at twenty-feumepra- asstinganannuoldeatbratsof it? per month. Tab was 110 more than in marehnndfltloratbaoinApsii. ill. mas—mac wwwwm tom NORWALK, CONNWSDAY, mu, 1894. Bill" in nu Ill utt, ‘ ‘L—m sacs illi‘f’illil stun. . Thole-hora Vote to linve the Formal _ Opening on M Der- Tbero was a tarp attendance at the meetlngofTbsxsebOctinaelubat the What) m. ,M m‘. Pfl‘ den”. H. Perri Mills. The trees- urer reported a halaem of about four hundred dollars in the treasury. Two members, B. M. Andrews and George H. Raymond. were elected. Marines were accepted and afow names dropped fromthe roll. Thsnluhuow haeone hundred members. It was voted to have the formal open- ing of The Knob on Memorial Day. The following committees. were appointed: House and grounds. JamesGolden, R. H. Rowan. Decor Banks; boathcuse and floats, E. F. Knapp. Thomas Benedict, Jr., Robert llaedonald, William H. Hoyt; privileges, entertainmentoandhelp. John H. Ferris, R. H. Golden. Thehouse committee was instructed to ascertain the cost of laying water pipe from Wil- sonPointto'nrs Knob, tosnpfly water for the sheds, boathouaee and club-house. It is expected that additional trains will be secured on the Danbury road. ‘ as. stassos RESIGRS. Annual Meeting of the lpringwood Union Sunday Osborn Association. . The annual meeting of the Spring- wood Union Sunday school association was held last night. The report for the past year was read, and officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Charles Lawrence: secretary, Wilbur Smith; treasurer, William Small- horn. Mr. Lawrence, who was one of the most active in founding the school, and who has been its superintendent upto the present time, because of needed rest felt it necessary to resign in favor of some younger person. After having filled the place so many years, bringing the school up to its now prosperous con- dition, it was with many regrets that his resignation was accepted. EATS HE WAS INTOXICATED. Arrest of the Young Man Who Took Per- fumery from Tomllneou's. Walter Clayton, one of the “umbrella men" who anvsseed the town recently in the interest of the Daily News, was or- rested at his home in New Haven, last night. by Ofloer Gladstone. of the South ,Horwalk force. He was brought to this city and lodged in the lockup. Clayton was charged with taking two bottles of imported perfumery from a show casein E. G. Tomlinscn’o drug store about a week ago. The young man admits his guilt, but claims he was intoxicated when he took them. His mother is expected from New Haven this afternoon, and will probably settle the matter. In'uueral of John H. lowland. The remains of John ii. Howland, who died Monday afternoon, were buried with Masonic honors, beside thwe of his wife, in Eastside cemetery. yesterday afternoon. The funeral services were largely attended from the hours of hrs daughter, Mrs. Arthur H. Theile, at ‘27 Fairileld avenue, Rev. A. J. Smith, peso tor of the East Avenue Methodist church, officiating. The singing was by a quartette from the choir of the church. Theernployea of the third floor of the Norwalk Lock Works sent ahandsome floral tribute, and a delegation from the factory, where Mr. Howland was at one time employed, attended the funeral There was alone beautiful floral piece from the members of Old Well Lodge, and another one, a large pillow, bearing the word "Father." About thirty mem- bersof the lodge attended the services and escorted the body to its last resting til-om mmmmmw , ,___,_ Oileers of the Grand bilge. 'At the annual aemiou of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows, in Stamford, yes- terday, the following unicorn were elect ed; Grand master, Leopold de leenw, Hartford; deputy master, D. 8. Alling, New Haven; grand warden. L. H. Ful- ler. Putnam; grand mastery, Frederick Botsford,llew Haven; grand weasurer, J. W. Smith. Waterbury; grand rep- resentative, W. H. Marigold, Bridgeport. The retiring grand master was present“ with a jewel. It was voted to meetueat year in Winstad. latenainod by luau Ire. Meeker. Inand Mrs. A. J. Meeker entertained anuruber of friends at their home on Mott avenue. last night. instrumental selections were rendmd bylrtho Mott avenue “cnmbf’isstlcn cum. and ”Crescent'farraceflsitarand Mando- luralub.tbemembersef whishworethe guests. Among the ladies and gentle- man proamt were Ml- Alida Ball.“ Alice Mayer. Mb Susan Undo. Miss Mar! :3. farmlands-spa L. O'Brien. Waldo 0. Brlgp, l. W. lurid, NEW tracers ttostt. ANNUAL METRIC. 01‘ Till Hull)- DIS! "WORTH LEAGUE. The Members Vote so Attend the District (invention in low Canaan—J (ion-it- too Appointed to Ann-gem a Straw- berry hotlvol~lnconrsgtng loperts. , areas-i and man- nut-ts or m .. five GEN renders superstars in the tennis of lot-willy, 'f‘lierewas a goodsttendaneeof Ep- the worth Ianguers at the First Methodist Episcopal church, last night. After the regular meeting, the monthly meeting and the annual business meeting were held. President Charles D. Barnes pre- dict,read the minutes of the previous meeting After transacted the League proceeded to elect cflicers for the year, with the following result: President, Charles E. Hoyt; vice- presideut, Charles D. Barneanecond vice- president, Miss Evalyn French: third vice-president. Miss L. May Raymond; fourth vice-president. Miss Elsie Ray- mond, recordings eoretary,I"red G. Bens- dict; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Charles E. Hoyt: usesurer. M. D. Ran- dall;chairmsn of Mercy and Help de- partment, Miss Evalyrr French; enter- tainment and literary committee, Miss L. May Raymond. The officers were mufirmed at the quarterly conference. It was voted toattend the district con- vention to be held in New Canaan, the 25th inst., and Charles E. Hoyt and George Miller were appointed a commit- tee to procure a carryall: A strawberry festival will also begiven in the near future, and Miss L. May Raymond, Charles Waters, Charles Downs and Mrs. C. E. Hoyt were appointed to arrange for the entertain- merit. The reports of the different branches of work were read and showed every ds- partment to he in a flourishing condition, with quite a balance in the treasury. The newly elected officers will take charge of the league with all the branches in good condition. They pro- pwetolsy out a new course of work, and a prosperous year is looked forward to. WHERE AND WHAT 1‘0 BUY. What the frogrnseivo Merchants of the Homalks arc Gluing. (Somatock Brothers’ new advertisement today, is a timely one. It treats of warm weather goods, such as negligee shirts, straw hats, alapaca coats, light—weight surges, and summer underwear—every- thing to keep you comfortable at prices in keeping with the times. Visitors are always welcome at W. A. Benedict it Cola stores in Tun Samara building, and they receive thesameat- tention as purchasers. The firm intends to keep in the front rank in point of style. fit and prices of men's and boys’ clothing. C. E. Seymour invites every lady in the city to try a bag of the celebrated Angelus flour. it re pronounced the finest flour in the world, and Mr. Sey~ mour is convinced thnta trial will prove this to be true. His other goods, like his flour, are the best to be obtained. The New York Grocery company will continue to give special inducements to their customers, particularly the put- chasers of tens coff‘oes and baking pow- der. See the list of articles on page six. —-‘l’he best wheel in town for 0’75, at Luther Wright's. ifail and see it. Two Runaway Boys l‘runi loft Haven, The ticket agent at the South Norwalk depot called on Selectman Baker, last evening, and informed him that two boys were in the waiting room with no place to go. Mr. Baker went over to the station,and the boys told him their names were Willie Reynolds and Willie Schic- kock, and that they lived in Mott Haven. Theyclaimed that they wont to West port to visit their seat and had no money to return. Mr. Baker porch» edtickets forthemand gave them a supper. They left on the 8 o'clock train last arming for their home. «Nice quakor broad. at Lands. Power for the Electric Bonds. The directors of the Norwalk and South Norwslk Electric Ught company, stameetlng held yesterday afternoon, decided to provide for the additional powsrtbeywiil berequiredtofnrnisb for tbenew mrfaoe reads. A newongiue, new boiler.newslrafting,and ethnolo- chlnsry will be added to the plant,» once. Theshaftlngwillhosrrmgsdwlih clutch pulleyo,sotbat any part cfths maehharyeanhsstoppsd withontahut- tiogdowatbeoniireplant.asat present. ,..._ ._.....W “as... 33......“ clarion lsnywasanesaudad from tirepolco fora. van-der. W vill- student tateity. it leclainrod that lie all routine business had been Fred round and oym carrying on the consisting sepb Williamson George Frank Cushm'an kept ' ingcod humor, andthsirnunierouslocal hits and rallies were received with much, . laughter and aplplanm The ‘ .‘ olio was extreme y lengthy and Strong and Eatins. Short and Edwards, Joe' News and Frank Cushman. A gantpevery'man a soloist, under the ' _sided,snd the secretary, Fred 0. Bone- the we ”I"; of Dan Collyer. John 0 Jo- and rebate, the services of Uollyerand , ‘ t Kissell, Blakely and illinmson. n and Harris, George Graham. laughable satire on Corey’s army closed the entertainment. As a miustrei per- formance it was first-class and should test the capacity of the theatre for the balance of the week. . We understand there are about fifty desirable seats yet unsold at Phieted's South Norwalk, and the same number at Gregory's, Norwalk, for the Hospital cn- « tertalnmeut, on Friday evening. We advise those who have not yet accrued sittings to do so at once, as it will not do to miss seeing this affair. In relation to Hunting's circus, which will exhibit in South Norwalk, May 18. the New York Clipper has the following in its issue of April 7: The show is the best Mr. Hununghdfisgvgwmnontn: weak act in the ring. The hand is ole leadership of Eugene Week. The La- Vsns are doing a iineaot this M. also the “Graces." Boll Hunting’a clownlniotakes well: hers agreat fav- orite. uis Hunting, the manager’s son, is develo into a first-clam~ - former. He esa‘sevorai acts nowgt will rank with the hatrif them, although a child in years. The mausgerre is quite a feature this seuon ' top 0M .and is among the arenas or m srmr ; What the Madman and Inn-M . shouts are Doing. "Captain Jack” Jamil, the well-known ball player, will this year enter uponn new branohof sport; that of a bicycle racer. He is in metal-ho, and will competein the Alplia Wheel club‘s o...- ingten-mrlerace and the massacred. milerace on July 15th, under the auto pleas of the Atalanta Wheelmcn, of Newark, N. J. “Captain Jack” has two substantial quilitirs of a succsmfnl racing man—grit and endurance, and he is bound to “get there.” He will ride under the colors of the Alpha Wheel club. Thomas F. Walsh, of the Rambling Wheel club, Bridgeport, who, while in town, Sunday. made a short visit to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Walsb,on Chestnut street, Nor- walk. will ride in the Westport road ran- ivulay,aud also in the lrvingtoa- Mimurn contest on Memorial Day. Tile League ofAmericanWheeimen has decided not to assume jurisdiction over road racing in the future. The League will leave that department of bicycling to the Century Road club, and claims for l records will therefore have to be made L f‘ to that organization, whose headquarters are at Chicago. The maker of the fastest time in the lrvington-Mllhurn road race, in which Norwalk riders will compete, must do 1h. ltm. or better. or no time price will heowarded. Nopositiemwllihoae- w graded competitors finishing outnde ill. Manager J.B.Morrle,ofthoeantral, telephone office, surprhsd the natives of Norwslk, the other wing. by flying noundtheclty on a tandem bicycle in y‘ company with Fred Rogers. ‘ The Alpha Wheel club will be repre- sented in the Wastportraee this aftsrv nocnbyC.Ford Sealey.3alflr D. G"- ory and Harry W. Merrill. George H. Quinmrl, of Chemist“. Norwalk, boob-keeper at the lorwslk Mills, Winalpsuk, husuccaaded in con- quoting the frisky bicycle. ' Frank Smith. the Mt Hie It“. Ifi bought a 31 pound racing wheel. J.B.Perryridatanewlightrasu, wants-mulls. Theballgamohetwsautssnlfromlle unbecoming toagnardiaooffi
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