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SOUTH NORWALK, CONNli, SATURDA
.Y, SEPTEMBER 8., 1894.
TWO - Gourd
onus. TRIED run rerun
COURT UNDER BONDS OF .150.
l‘aeta Ill-ought Out at the
liming of the Gas. Before Justice
Insult, Yesterday Afternoon—lasti-
, ' may of the Principal Vita-mes.
During the progress of the hearing be
; fora Jmfieqnarrett. yesterday afternoon,
luthacaee of the State against Henry
Ochs, who was charged with fraud, some
peculiar facts were brought out. One of
‘ the most striking was that Mr. Oche.
,although arrested on the 4th last, by
Constable Ireland, was not taken before
; ajustice until the day of the hearing,
the constable, as Lawyer J. J. Walsh,
counsel for Mr. Oche, expressed it, hav-
-constituwd himself a court, locked the
prisoner up, accepted bonds, and released
y‘ the prisoner at his own pleasure.
Although the State was made the plain-
tiff in the case the real complainant was
, the firm of A. Wintter & 00., beer bottle.
era of Bridgeport. The first witness ex-
amined was that hrm’e collector, Robert
J. Veit, who testified that on July 26th he
received two communications from Mr.
Ochs. one of which was a check and an
order for thirty half barrels and ten one-
quarter barrels of beer, which were
worth about 0105.
Albert Wintter, the secretary and trans-
urer of the firm, said he had known Mr.
, Ochs about six months. Three months
ago,when Ochs went tb Bridgeport toeee
him on business connected with the
, Oriental Bottling Works, of which Mr.
_ Ochs was the proprietor, he informed
him that he could not sell Mr. Ochs more
beer unless he could pay cash for it. He
loaned him money to start business on,
he said, and assisted him in other ways,
in all to the amount of $800 or $900. The
check which was declared to be a fraud
was exhibited by the witness, and he
said it was the one that had been receiv-
ed by the firm; he thought it was Mr.
Ochs’ intention to swindle everyone.
J. M. Layton, cashier of the City Na~
ticnal bank, stated that on July 25th Mr.
Ochs had to his credit $17.57, which re-
, meined until the 27th, when it was re-
duced to $15.07 This remained until
drawn by the trustees of the estate. He
said Mr. Ochs had overdrawn his account
twice, the first time through ignorance.
Mr. Ochs testified that he had dealt
with Winrter's firm since last November.
On two occasions he sent them checks
for goods and was unable to pay them
when they were presented for payment.
On one occasion he had to buy a horse.
Trouble with his wife, he said, was the
sole cause of his departure. He had $07
when he went away, which was all he
could collect. The beer, with the excep~
tiou of five quarter barrels, was all in
the ice box when he left. He sent a let-
ter to his bottler, AlbertShendler, telling
him he was going away for a week and
for him to attend to business, and send a
letter to Mr. Wiutter, saying that
he would pay the latter immediately
upon his return. He stopped in Stam-
ford, he said, fora few days. and had
just decided to return when he met an
insurance agent named Kelly, who told
him of the closing up of his business, and
the taking of everything he owned to
satisfy the claims of his creditors.
When he sent the check to Mr. Wintter
in the foreman, he had 810 or $20 in the
bank, he said. He finally decided to re-
turn, after an absence of eleven days,
and had since been living with his moth-
u-lu-iaw on Woodward avenue. He did
not think, heaaid, to send Mr. Wintter
the 050 or 860 he collected just before he
left. Mr. Ochs said he was a blacksmith
, by trade, and had been married one year
"and five or six months. He had sent a
1 friend of his, Herman Qulttner, to see if
' the matter could not be settled, but Mr.
Wintter wanted $05 and his music box,
but his proposition he refused. lie could
have paid twenty-live or fifty cents
on the 61,500 he owed. his had been
around town several days, when late one
evening, (Zonetablo Ireland came to his
mother-in-law’s house, and said he had a
warrant for his arrest. lie was taken to
the lockup, and after staying their half
Inbounbis wife got 3110 as security and
Herman Quittner went his bonds. 0f-
ftcsr Ireland, he said, then allowed him
v‘tn go, but he never saw the justice until
7 brought before him yesterday.
Constable Ireland testified that he at-
rested Iir. Ochs on the 4th, and placed
blur in the lockup, but afterward releas~
‘ or! him on his own recognizance, as Her-
, man Quittner said he would give bonds
for his appearance. He attached “all the
(property or Mr. Och: he could had. He
had seven different writs.
, This concluded the Money. and At-
W Joseph Taylor made an able argu~
nut in behalf of the State, while Law»
yer Walsh was equally eloquent for his
;dilnt. Hanidthat Mr. Wintter did
garland Mr. 00hr money for philanth-
oounts. It was nothing now, he said, to
have a check sent and the money not in
the bank, and it was not this that caused
Mr. Oche’ departure. When he returned
he found everything gone. There were
seven write, but things had been taken
with write and without them; it made no
difference to the officers.
Justice Barrett found Mr. Ochs guilty
and bound him over to the Superior
Court under bonds of $150, which were
furnished by Attorney James ’1'. Hub-
bell, of Norwalk, who was appointed
trustee of Oche’ estate.
A GREAT FREIGHT CENTER.
l'our Hundred tiara Stored in the Yard at
~lilsort Point.
Four hundred freight cars, loaded with
coal, grain, lumber and various other
merchandise were stored in the yard at
Wilson Point, last night. The switch
engine is kept unusually busy day and
night. Sixty-seven cars were shipped
from the Point to various places along
the line of the Consolidated railroad dur-
ing the night.
It is thought the railroad company in-
tend making the Point a great freight
center. An entire new dock has just
been completed by contractor Biackman,
of Bridgeport, at an expense of several
thousand dollars, and other improve-
ments are in progress.
The Standard Oil company, which has
a station on the east side of the docks, is
also very busy. They are engaged on-
loading three barges. containing in their
cargoes about 300,000 gallons of oil.
POPULAR AMUSEMENTS.
Dramaticai and Musical Events in Which
Norwalk People are Interested.
The historical drama, ”Louis Xi," will
be presented by Thomas Keene and his
company for the first time in this city at
Hoyt’s Opera House, this evening. Mr.
Keene will be supported by his splendid
company, and no doubt the production
will boas fine as any ever witnessed in
this city. and the opportunity is an un-
common one, and should not be missed
by lovers of the classic in the drama.
The “Spider and Fly,” with its gor-
genus scenery, splendid costumes, bril-
liant company, unique specialties, terp-
eichorean fancies and pretty women,
will be here September 11.
One of the most enjoyable performan—
ces that has lately been given here, says
the Binghamton, N. Y., Republican, was
that of the James R. Adams big aggrega-
tion of comedians, musical artists,
dancers, singers, acrobats and panto~
mimisls, presented at the Opera House
by this clever company. The play is
pantomimical and farcical of the comedy
order, although introducing many new
features seldom seen in farce comedy.
This attraction will lleseen at Music Hall,
Wednesday, September 12.
Manager Weed, of the Norwalk Opera
House, has booked John! E. Brennan in
"Tim thegTinker” to appear here Friday
night, September 1-1. The play is said to
be an excellent one, with strong comedy
parts. The reserved seat chart opens
September, 10, at the usual places.
Stetson's Double Monster Uncle Tom's
Cabin 00., will present their popular and
unrivaled version of the ever welcome
Uncle Tom’s Cabin at Music Hall, Friday
evening,September 12. That their enter-
tainment is giving unlimited satisfaction
is fully evidenced from the number of
lnudatory notices complimenting their
excellent performance contained in our
numerous exchanges.
Grandeur of thewllfllig:us Tour.
The autumnal season, when Nature
puts on her garb of many hues and glo»
rious colors, is the most delightful time
for making a tour. All who have read
the many word pictures describing Niag-
ara would say, seeing alone satisfies
when one becomes overwhelmed with
the marvelous flood and rush of waters.
The romantic delights the senses, and
Niagara Falls fills the bill. The reality is
far greater than any mental picture.
Nature here sstonishcs and enrsptures
herself. Dollars and cents. also, in their
mercenary ways. see energy expended
above all the steam power employed on
the face of the globe. This laminating
four days‘ trip,.leaving Tuesday, Sep-
tember 11th, while giving ample time to
see the wonders of this world-renowned
spot, also gives an opportunity on Thurs-
day, the iilth, if visitors should prefer, to
visit Toronto, the famous English city,
and attend the great Industrial Exposi-
tion, which, in many of its features, will
ban reminder of the great Colombian
Exposition. Lake Ontario. the great in-
land ocean. will be created on route by a
finesteamor, while the greatest variety
of sceneryscan be enjoyed on the observ—
ation train from Niagara Falls to Lewis-
ton, embracing magnificent views of the
plunge and mad rush of the lower rapids,
also Whirlpool Rapids, which, in its
death~like stillness and perpendicular
enclosure, would make an effective
picture for Death inferno. The coupon
book will cost from 315.00 to 016.00, ac-
cording to hotel selected. Train will
leave at can a. m. Mats at led'u
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lilMlliG THE DELEGlTES
CAUCUS OF FIRST AND THIRD
DISTRICT REPUBLICANS.
Bopnultatlv. ldwin 0. Scalar add
‘1'qu Committee-an Bradley S. Keith
Selected to on In the Irate Convention-
Other Candidates Chosen.
A Republican primary to name dele-
gates to represent the First and Third
districts of Norwaik in the State. Gun.
greasional, County, Senatorial, and Pro-
bate conventions, in company with the
delegates elected in the Second district,
was bold in the town house, last night.
Upwards of one hundred voters were
present when Town Committeeman
Bradley 8. Keith called the assembly to
order. J. Belden Hurlbntt was chosen
chairman of the mucus; Frank Ieonard,
clerk. and Fred Bill and Herbert R.
Smith were appointed tellers. Hon. E.
J. Hill then stated that from time im-
memorial it had been customary to
send the sitting representative as one
of the delegates to the State conven-
tion. and he proposed the name of Hon.
E. O. Keefer. No other nominations
were made. The result of the ballot
was as follow:
Votescast, 70.
E. 0. finale: ..m
Scattering.......... ...... s
For second member of the delegation
Bradley 8. Keith and Miner D. Randall
were nominated. The ballot:
Votes cast. 8].
B. 8. Keith ................................... 40
M. D. Randall ............................... 32
The. Congressional convention ‘dele-
gates chosen were J. G. Gregory and
Harry Ryder. The ballot :
Votes cut. so.
J. G. Gregory ............... . ................ 79
Scattering ..................................... 0
Votes cast, 78.
Harry Ryder ................................. 73
Scattering ...... . ............................... 5
The balloting for delegates to the
County convention was next in order.
Chairman Hurlbutt explained that at
this convention a candidate for sheriff
would be nominated. “I hope the party
will elects man this year who will not
appoint a deputy that will cause the Rev.
Mr. Beard, of South Norwalk, to reflect
upon this and of the town, and 1 don’t in
the least blame Mr. Beard for so doing,"
remarked the chairman. The delegates
chosen were Miner D. Randall and Ed-
ward M. Lockwood. by the following
vote:
Vote. cast, 65
M. D. Randall ............... . ................. so
Scattering .................................... 6
Votes cast. 69.
Edward M. Lockwood ...................... 40
Scattering ...................................... 20
J. Arthur Pinneo and J. Arthur Osborn
were the delegates selected to the Sena-
torial convention, the balloting result-
ing thus:
Votes wast, ill
J.A.l”inneo,... m
Stuttering ................................. .. t
\‘ntes cast, a».
J. A. Osborn. ................................ fill
Scattering ...................... . ............. ‘J
The Probate convention delegates, Wil-
liam A. Curtis and Josiah if Marvin,
were elected by the following ballot:
Votes cast. 70.
W. A. Curtis... . ................... .50
Scattering ...................
Votes can! fill.
J.R. Marvin... ..........;L’r
Scattering ......................... ........:33
Upon motion of E. O. Kecler the dele-
mtes were given power to choose their
own alternates.
A collection amounting to “.00 was
takentodefray the expenses of adver-
tising.
Bradley 8. Keith was nominated as
chairman of the town committee for the
ensuing year. Mr. Keith said that he
had been a member of the town commit-
tee for the past twenty years and had
always been a hard worker in the ranks
of the Republican party, yet if there was
any one else in the caucus who wished
the honor he was willing to retire. E.
O. Keeler moved to rc-ciect the entire
old board, consisting of Bradley S.
Keith, C. B. Coolidge and [lorry Ryder.
It was voted to elect one new member in
the person of John ll. lioyt. lion. E. J.
iflll remarked that Mr. Hoyt was con-
traily located, and he hoped that every
Republican who knew of any new voters
to be made would be sure and hand their
names to Mr. Hoyt. He continued:
“We often hear a Democrat say he is
tired of his party, but ‘nm is no sign
that be will not vote the Democratic
ticket, for iikeths fellow who has been
drinking to steam and gets too much on
his stomach only to heave it off, they go
backtoit again." This sally met with
applause and concluded thelcaucus.
irving W. larimore, physical director
onJi C. A.,Dos Molnar, Iowa, says
he can conscientiously recommend
Chamberlain's Pain Balm to athletes,
gymnasts, bicyclists, football players and
the moferelon in general for bruises,
sprains and dblocatiour; also for sore-
nesrandsdlfusrsoftbemnscles. When
applisdbeforethepartr become swollen
itwlllaffectumein one-hell the time
anally flushed. For sale by G. O,
Still-m
FlNlSHED POETRY
Monthboraahfuchaalflnal‘nnaya
, Factor In Its Prodnrtloa.
' Thanh are yet some hlacrosse left who
aucytat poetryiete actofa
fine frenzy; that the poet 3min. awake.
from a sublimated oataleptie trance to
fill page after page with effortless
beatitudes. A number of manuscript
sheets of Longfellow’s “Excelsior, ”
which maybe found in Harvard, should
not . only explode this theory, but give
hope to many a discouraged amateur.
As Longfellow first constructed the first
verse of this poem it ran:
The shades of night were falling fast
All through an Alpine villm Md
A youth who. as the peasants sung,
Responded in an unknown tongue,
Excelsior.
This was manifestly weak, as the
only obvious reason why the Alpine
peasants sung was that they might af-
ford u rhyme .for the youth's response
in an unknown tongue. A second trial
at the verse, however, not only failed to
improve it, but arranged it in such
form that it is difficult to believe Long-
fellow guilty of the fault. The last two
lines of the verse we're made to road:
A youth who bore a pcsriof price,
A banner with the strange device.
There are not many, even among the
magazine poets of today, who would
consent to refer to a banner as ”a pearl
of price. ” But the poet had by this time
three lines to his liking, and the substi-
tntion of “a youth who bore ’mid now
and ice" completed the verse as it has
been read and spoken throughout the
length and breadth of the land, all of
which goes to show that the genius of
the poet is in the conception, and that
the production of the poem, being quite
another matter, lies solely in the direc-
tion of patient labor. —-(‘hicngo Herald.
Charmed by a Snake.
Snakes travel a good deal on their
reputation. They scare birds and small
animals so they become helpless. We all
know this to be a fact. And then when
they get in a tight place with a man
they try to run a bluff on him. A law-
yer in our town once met a rattlesnake
down in the Ozarks and began to experi-
ment, or rathcr to lot the snake experi-
ment, to see if there was anything in
the snake charming theory. He said
that the snake's ayes got brighter and
brighter, and his scales became glisten-
ing, and his body seemed to swell up a
little thicker, and the whole outfit be-
came so engrossing that he finally run
away from the snake in. a dead scars
and didn't get over it for a good while
after. He told me that it was his belief
that if he had kept company with that
snake much longer he would have lost
his wits—Forest and Stream.
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mains asn nouo'roa.
Yesterday morning Charles G. Water-
bury purchased of Station Agent Hoyt
the building owned by the Consolidated
Railroad company and occupied by John
Fileinger as a saloon. He will at once
have it moved on the lot adjoining Rancy
Pooley's livery stable. The price paid is
said to have been $215.
The Long [balance Telephone and Tele-
graph compuuy, of which H. M. Hindley
is uranager in this town, are having their
test station here overhauled and fitted
with the latest improvements. They are
also having strong current arreslors put
in. William Foster, of New York, has
charge of the work.
Frank Tucker had the best luck of the
season fishing, yesterday. ”1‘ caught a
large basket heaping full of blackfieh,
weighing all the way from :2; pounds,
which was the largest, down to one
pound. This makrs the boys feel as if
they ought to take a day off and try their
luck.
There will be a concert by the George-
town orchestra, assisted by Miss Helena
L. Brown, the elocutioniat, who will give
readings, in the Methodist Episcopal
church, next Thursday night.
Henry Richmond and a prominent
young lady were married in the Method-
ist Episcopal pamonage by thoitev. J.
M. Carroll, last Wednesday evening.
The Republicans will hold a caucus in
the Town liall, next Tuesday owning,
for the purpose of electing delegates to
the stale convention.
Haitian Agent Hoyt has reunivwl ur-
dcrs from headquarters to move the tic~
kct ofllce from the old depot to the now
one, tomorrow.
Dr. H. D. Hanson, who has berm visit.
ing at Mrs. P. R. lv’alrchllds', has return-
ed to his home in N w York.
Rev. ll. N. Dun ing, of South Nor-
waik, will preach in the Congregational
church, Sunday morning.
ivnnhoe Castle, No. 7, K. 0. P3,, work-
cdlhefirstdegrce, last owning. on one
candidate. '
Miss Natalie Batch, of, New York, is
the guest of Miss Gladys Robinson.
Miss Augusta Huntington has returned
from a short visit in Bridgeport.
Miss Gertrude Gardner has returned
from a visit in Boston.
W
A. M. Bailey, a well known citizen of
Eugene, Oregon, says his wife has for
yoursbeen troubled with chronic diar-
rhoea and used many remedies with but
littlerellaf unlllehatried Chamberlain’s m
Olloiio,Dholm and diarrhoea fleeing,
whips cured her sound andw .
Gifiltpktriaiandyouwill be was:
“communism. names
for sale by ac. swoon,
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SOCIAL Mill PERSONAL.
PLEASANT PABAGRAPIIS ABOUT
NOBWALK PEOPLE.
low Samo‘of Them llava Spent Their
Vacations—Du bot-Town Guests Who are
lljoylng the Hospitality of Norwalk
and South lorwalk Homes.
The marriage of Andrew R. Quinlan,
lately of Norwalk, and Miss Katie R.
Patterson, will take place at the home
of the bride in Pearl street, New York,
September 12. They contemplate a trip
to Europe, this fall, on their bridal four.
Mrs. George S. Kendall and Mrs. Henry
S. Iockwood and daughter Hazel, of
Elmwood avenue, returned to their
homes today, after a pleasant absence at
Lake Waramaug and Washington, Conn.
Chief of Police Thomas Bradley and
R. J. Cutbill, members of Buckingham
Poet, G. A. R., left Norwalk this morn-
ing, as delegates to the national encamp-
ment of the G. A. R., at Pittsburg.
Miss Nellie Mather entertained a num-
ber of her friends, Thursday evening, at
her home, 73 West street. Various games
were indulged in, and immensely enjoy-
ed, and a collation was served.
A. H. Wilcox and family, of Meriden,
are guests of Mrs. VanlEloosear, of West
avenue. Mr. Wilcox was formerly sec-
retary of the Norwalk Y. M. C. A.
Miss Bessie Bates. of Spring street, will
return tomorrow from a two weeks’ visit
with her sister, Mrs. Louis Miller, in
Georgetown.
Miss Kate Parker, of Bridgeport, who
has been a guest of Miss Mabel Cholwell
Miller, of West avenue, has returned
home.
Miss Mai Curtis, of West avenue, goes
to Elmira, N. Y., Wednesday, to begin a
course of study at Elmira college.
Professor Cari Axel Earstrom, of "The
Folly," will give a sheet and pillow case
party next Thursday evening.
Mrs. George Squiers and daughter
Majorie,of Rahway, N. J., are visiting the
Misses Scudder, West street.
Clarence Osborn, of East avenue, will
entertain his friends with a Welsh rare-
bit dinner, Tuesday night.
Tax Collector George B. St. John left
Norwalk, this morning, for a two Weeks
stay at Saratoga.
Mrs. Juliette Ferris, of New York, is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Phoebe
Davis, Hoyt street.
Miss Eva Bedfent, of Weston, is the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hoyt, of
Academy street.
The bi-weekiy dance of the Norwalk
Tennis club, will be held Wednesday
night.
Fred S. Ambler, of Union Park, has
returned from a business trip to Long Is-
land.
Charles Sherwood, of Long Branch, is
visiting Charles Brotherton, Harbor sve—
nue.
Captain If. M. Rose took his family
over to Compo, yesterday, after crabs.
Dr. Walter Hitchcock is iOUI‘ng on his
bicycle among the Berkshires.
llirs. Peter Dekens, of Gerard place, is
visiting relatives Paterson, N. J.
Mrs. Burr Benton will soon move
from Branchvilie to Nor-walk.
Rev. James A. Smular has returned
home.
Pennsylvania Tours to the South.
For serieral seasons past the announce-
ment of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company‘s tours to the South has been
looked for with interest, and the pleasant
anticipations of those who participated
in them have been more than realized.
For the present early autumn, announce-
ment is made of two [lemonally-conduc-
ted tours from New York to the menu-
tains of Maryland and Virginia and the
two most prominent cities of the upper
South. The specific points covered by
these tours are Gettysburg, liluemoun-
tain, Luray Caverns. Natural Bridge, the
(irottoes of the Shenandoah, and the
cities of Richmond and Washington. It
would be difficult to plan a tour of ten
days which wuuld embrace a more inter-
esting. group of places, as every one of
them has an individual interest that can-
not fail to enlist wide and favorable at-
tention. The scenery of the entire route
is picturesque and attractive, and the
mason is timed so as to present the scenic
benutfeeln thiir best form. For doles,
l’llld‘ll. ctc., see advertisement in another
column.“
BROAD RIVER.
Charles Kellogg is harvesting in large
crop of potatoes.
ital h Kellogg is kept busy filling or.
ders fgr building sand.
Contractor Giles St. John and son,
who have been rusllcetlng at 8. B. Wil-
son's out a at Roton, have returned
home, as a so have Mr. and Mrs. Freder-
ick Feidler, who have been stopping with
Fred Ferris, who is seriously ill, is no
h‘ml
llsaryPayneisonlheslckllst
JudsonOablehrsaddsda new plans
mdiaries nun commenced the
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reservation nus.
More Notioaahle on the Water Than on tho
land-Jun. Danae. ,
Thehasy, smoky atmosphereof lhelast .
few days has been likened to the old yel-‘
low day of September 0. 1881, Twodaya
in particular have been yellow in this
vicinity. Sunday the business was very ‘
marked, especially on the sea. ltwas
hard to make out land or another vessel
at more than a mile. Anyone half way
across Long Island sound was out of
sight of land. The wind came in gusts
and the heat was of the oppressive kind.
In the country animal life seemed to
have fallen under the influence of the
day, and the birds were to a great ex-
tent bushed. Predictions were made
that it was going to rain, though the ex-
perience of the last three months show
that it can’train if it wants to. It was
the kind of aday that is expected to wind
up the world.
The conditions are unquestionably due
to forest fires, just as in 1781 and 1881.
The forest fires this year, however, have
been more serious than common owing
to the long drought. The atmosphere
has been very dry and extends to enor-
mous heights. This smoke is not so
dogs out any one place,but when you get a
glimpse through a great thickness, it ap-
pears quite so.
The theory advanced that the present
base is caused by the earth passing
through the tail of a comet is entirely
erroneous. The material in the tail of a
comet could not produce such an effect
as that. This is a condition purely ter-
restrial. The stars can be seen through
the densest tail of a comet. In fact, it
has been believed that the tail of a comet
is something like light, without substance.
Acomparatively little fire will make
ularge quantity of dense smoke unless
it is widely diffused by strong winds,
in which case the smoke becomes like
the thin haze of the Indian summer.
This smoke from forest and prairie
fires is diffused perceptibly to a greater‘
distance than many people would ima-
gine possible. About the time of the
great Chicago fire there were also ex-
tensive forest fires, whose smoke was
carried rapidly and directly eastward.
and within two Weeks' time was report-
ed by numeroue vessels in a continu-
ous series from our Atlantic coast more
than half way to Africa, as many
sailors remember.
The present advent of smoky haze
will not produce brilliant red sunsets,
probably because of the presence of
various sorts of particles or dust. But
it has in a general way added a reddish
tint to the ordinary sunset and sunrise.
In 1874 a similar tint was noticed, and
by many was supposed to be due to the
fact that the earth was then passing
through the tail of a comet; to speak
more strictly it was passing through the
shower of meteoric matter that followed
the comet. This opinion has, however,
been set aside, in view of the fact, that
this meteoric matter has never been
known to produce any visible haze or
color in the sky, and it is much likely
that the tinted sky of 1874 was due to
moisture thrown up into the atmosphere
by ordinary meteorological processes.
EXi‘UllSlUNlS'l‘S ii El M Bl‘liSl-‘ll.
Mr. I‘ve-iv Hollies with llanburlans who
“t'l‘fl Left in New York,
(in... :o if. Frow, treasurer of the New
York nllil Norwaik Steamboat company,
was in llanbury, yesterday, and settled
with those of the Labor Day excursionius
who were left at 138th street in New
York city Monday night on account of
the steamboat, City of Albany, not stop«
ping thereon its return from Brocklyn,
and {who turned their tickets over to
Robert Osborne and left the matter of
recovering damages, to the amount of
the extra expense to which they were
put, to him. Thom were about twenty
that goth-ft in New York and thirteen
of them placed the matter in Mr. 05-
borne‘e hands. lie wrote to the com-
pany stating the miss, and as a result
Treasurer Frew left a check for $17.50.
which is full reimbursement for the out-
lay to which they were put.
NEW EANAAN.
Un complaint of (irnnd Juror E. L.
Arnold, Robert Simon,of locust avenue,
was arrested yesterday afternoon,
charged with selling wine and cider at
his residence without a “muse. The
case will come up before Judge If. L.
Hall next Tuesday, at 10 a. m.
Rev. Dr. (ireer will officials in St.
Mark’s church, Sunday morning. He is
an eloquent speaker, and will no doubt
draw a large congregation.
The prizes won at tho lobar Day pic-
nic by New Canaanilee. are on exhibi-
tion in the show windows of Kellogg
Bates, jewelers. .
A colt owned by Herman Hoyt
created considerable excitement on Main
street, last evening. by demolishing a
vehicle.
Harry, aonof H. G. Benedict, has ob-
tained a position in a large manufactur-
ing concern in New Haven.
mm' Taylor and family went to
their oily mm. they will
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