I‘VNUMBER 2.0m.
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Entered
Nprwalk as mad-class matter.
at the Post Office at south
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1894.
TWO CENTS,
nussrti. riios'r soaisirrn roa
arransasrsriva
drawn.
as no choice had been made:
A. W. Smith. . . .
C. W. Bell
It was announced that Talmadge Baker
was not eligible and his name was with-
Another ballot was then taken,
..... 87
......... 86
follows:
Votes cast, 46.
J. W.Mains.................
Scattering......................
candidate for representative resulted as
....41
Upon motion of Mr. Tully the ballot
SHDT ABUBGLAB DEAD.
RIDDLE!) WITH BUCKSllllT PROM
MILKMAN HILL’S GUN.
W ESI‘I’OBT’S GALA DAY.
Annual Parade and Banquet of Her Gai-
lisnt Firemen.
Yesterday was a great day for West-
port and a greater one fur the Westport
ONE YEAR FDll SNYDER.
[IE IS ALSO FINE]! TWO THOUSAND
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
was made formal. and upon motion of fire department, the occasion being their
“mood I. Crows Very Graeefuliy With-
draws In raver of the Colonel after the
Discovery of an lrrsgulariiy In the Vote
Out at the Republican Canons.
The Republican canons of the Second
Voting district, last night, was one, we
hope. without a parallel, in one respecti
at least. The attendance was large, the
order good, but a mistake was made in
the count which changes the result.
The meeting was called to order by E
E. Crows. chairman of the town com-
mittee, andon motion of Charles W. Stow.
F. S. Lynn............................76
Daniel Dunlop. ........ .
Edwin Wilcox....
Scattering.....
hated and the caucus adjourned.
MISCOUNTED TH E BALLOT.
Frost Instead of Mr. Crows.
F. A. Tolles.... ..... . .......... ......5B
.....37
....... ........1’l’
..........i. 6
The four highest were declared nomi-
It Should Have Been In Favor of Colonel
During the progress of the counting
Deputy Sheriff Toner was made unani
mous.
Norwalk to the best of his ability.
followed. The informal ballot was:
Votes cast, 46.
T. J. Byrnes ........... ......... 2i
Mr. Mains addressed the meet-
ing. saying that the nomination was
wholly unexpected. but it was an honor
he thoroughly appreciated. Should he
be elected, he would try to represent
Nominations for justices of the peace
F. Mead... ............... . ....... .‘8
W. Mitchell ......................... 6
A Sensation in ltaston Over the Killing
of a Many who Is Supposed to Have Boh-
hed the Post Office and Farmer Ogden's
House~0ne Thief Escapes.
A man who is supposed to be one of the
thieves who a fortnight ngo robbed the
Aspetuclr post office in the town of E is-
ton, was shot dead last night while ap-
proaching the hiding place of the booty
of the robbery of a farm house Sunday
night. The Bridgeport Union prints the
following particulars of the shooting and
the Circumstances which led to it:
annual parade and inspection. The vil-
lage was in holiday attire. Residences
were draped with bunting and decorated
with Chinese and Japanese lanterns,
while flags were flying everywhere tothe
autumn breeze. The villagers were out
in force and so were their country cous-
ins, long lines of teams being hitched
along the highways. while their occu-
pants jostled one another in the crowd
upon the sidewalks. The Norwalks were
largely represented in the throng, and
all apparently ware wall pleased with
The Case of South Norwalk’s It's-Tax 00l-
leotor Disposed of In the Superior court
~llia Friends will Make an lflort to
Pay the Fine Imposed.
. The trial of Herman Snyder, South
Norwalli's ex‘tax collector, for embezzle-
ment, came up in the Superior Court.
before Judge Tliayer, late yesterday. Mr.
Snyder entered a plea of guilty. Prose-
cuting Attorney Samuel Fessenden and
City Attorney John H. Light presented
the facts of the case to the court, and
Attorney John J. Walsh made an elo-
of the formal ballot fr r representative,
J.J.Walsb... ............. ...3
'Charles F. Hallock said, in substance,
. that the unusually large number present
' At the large caucus about a month
. a few days ago, when he heard he had
. count, one of ihat number, a motion was
City Attorney John E. Light was made
chairman of the meeting, and Frederick
H. Quintard, secretary. The chair ap
pointed as tellers C. W. Stow, F. W.
Darmer, J J. Goodwin, F. S. Lyon“ Jr.,
A. F. Hathaway and Edward Dibble.
Permission being given by the chair to
nominate candidates for representative,
bespoke well for the success of the party.
ago he had said to a prominent Repub-
lican, I‘Wby don’t you let us run you
for representative?” Receiving a reply
that business would prevent, he had
given up hopes of the gentleman in
question being persuaded to accept, until
consented to run for the office. He was
highly gratified, and nominated Colonel
Russell Frost. Charles E. Jennings
seconded this motion, stating that he
also was much pleased that 'Mr. Frost
had consented to be a candidate, as he
was a representative man in every sense
of the word, and would fill the position
with honor.
Councilman John W. Sculley placed
in nomination Edmund E. Crovve, and
the caucus proceeded. on motion of T.
1. Raymond, to an informal ballot. The
result was as follows:
Whole number cast, 370.
Edmund E. Crown .................. lhfi
Russell Frost ........ . ............... 155
Robert H. Rowan ................... ‘27
Scattering. . . ..................... .. . 3
As 1‘56 votes were necessary to a
choice, and Mr. Crows lacked, by the
made that the formal ballot be taken by
the voters paseing around and depositing
their ballots. While this vote was being
counted, Charles E. Jennings suggested
that the count be supervised. Mr. Urowe
said the counters were honest men; that
he placed the utmost confidence in thin
Charles W. Stow, chairman of the. city
committee, and one of the tellers. passed
Scattering ............... . ........... 8
said he was not good for anything a
near' enough to hear the conversation
and said
his hat, Mr.
transferred
Quintard
them himself.
a packages! votes over to I“. W. Dar-
mer, who was opposite him, with the
plained of a buzzing in his head. and
counting. Frederick H. Quintard. the
secretary of the meeting, was standing
it would be better for the
after all the ballots had been placed in
carefully
them, without losing a
single one, into his overcoat pocket.
Mr. Stow, after the first
Votes cast, 55.
The informal ballot for second justice
t Votes cast, 51.
v
tellers to count them again. They . i .
did so and found j ust nine— was nominated iy acclamation. '
teen votes. At the close of the count A motion was then made to nominate
also opposed any vote by acclamation
and an informal ballot
The formal ballot elected ’I‘. J. Byrnes.
J. J. Walsh ......... . ................ 22
F. Mead ............................ 13
W. Worden ........................ 8
Scattering ........................... 8
Upon motion of Mr. Tully, J. J. Walsh be unfit fur “a.
the rest of the ticket by acclamation-
William Wallace objected, as he said
there was an object in view. if. C. Tully
was taken for
Monday morning Moses (Laden, a for-
mor residing about iwo miles west of
fission center, found that his collar had
been entered the night before and a
remark that there “as twenty-31‘ votes T. J- Byrues ------------------------ 35 quantity of meat, preserves and wine
for E. E.CI’OWB in it. Mr. Ddl'llll‘l‘ F. Mead ..... . ...................... 6 [11km], My, o‘dtdltlg daughter. Mfg,
counted them and said he J- J- Wlill’l‘ -------------------------- 7 Sherwood, followed the foot-prints of the
found twenty—eight. Mr. Stow com- Scattering ........................... 'i' [News1,,dcjumpuumflhmabuuc forty
1 roilsfroiii the house, where the stolen
proimrty was found. it was decided not
to disturb the goods, but to keep a close
watch on the place, as it was known
iliit the thieves Would not let the meat
lny long where it was, as it soon would
Two men armed with
shot guns watched all Monday night for
the thieves, but their vigilance was un-
rewarded.
liast night, at dark, Edward Hill,a
milkuian, and Will Race, a farm la-
. borer employed by Ogden, hid them-
)
Mr. Stow riquested Mr. Quin- . . . 3'31"“ " fswynnls away from “'9 ill‘u‘
tard to givetohim ”1,. ballots, saying he "Hid JUWCEIP where the plunder was concealed, and
would take and destroy them. Mr. ,‘W‘? casual. “w“lml the coming or the thieves. A
Quintard replied that he would take hodik “Md """""""""" H few “'lWWS “(Will "'ClOCk ”'0 men
William Worden .................... 19
were heard approaching. As they near-
the procession and the appearence of the
firemen. as was shown by the frequent
applause as the processi in passed.
It was 2 o’clock before the procession
moved from Main street, where the
line formed. The line of march was
across the State street bridge, to River-
side avenue, thence to Saugatuck. as far
as Charles street, to Methodist church
and around the church square. and re-
turn to Riverside avenue, to Bridge
street, across the river to ()ompo street,
up (Iompo to State, down State to Burr
avenue. through Burr to Riverside ave-
nue, to State, to Myrtle avenue, through
Myrtle avenue as far as Methodist
church,down Main street to State. to
'l‘oipiet‘s Opera House, where they die-
banded.
The line was fully half a mile long and
did credit to the efforts of the Westport
firemen for a big parade in that usually
quiet village. The day was not perfect,
asthe sky was overcast, but it was a
good day for walking and the long and
dusty line of march gave the men a
henrtynppetite for the bountiful coils.
ballot for justice of the prime, vi ith a re-
mark that he better have some more
ballots, shoved a handful of these into
George Murray ----------------------- ll ed the hiding place Hill called out to
(l. A. llonneckor .................... 7
ii. c. ’l‘ully. .' ......................... i
the same pocket.
the evening remarks were" made abtu
Mr. Quintard kept the ballots.
of the ballots cast for justice, of lh
peace, except three, which lidrt' tli
name of Mr. (.‘rowe.
Near the close of the
George R. Byirigion, of tli
ballots, and this riiiuest led to n
fippmilillli‘lli by tip in at Tait Siaxrixi:
ballots, which was done by Mr. Quintari
Mr. Bymgtoii and Mr. Mitchell, of TH
Several times during
the ballots in Mr. Quintard's pocket, but
For
iiiniitely the names of neither Colonel
Frost nor Mr. Crowe appeared upon any
mun-us.
Gazette. asked Mr. Quintard ‘ to show
himztlie handwriting on some of the
office to ixamine and count all the
William Worden was
nominated by acclauiution.
unanimously
(in the ballot for fourth justice the re-
them to bolt, and an instant liibt r receiv-
ed a re ply in the shape of a bullet which
whizzeil close by him. Realizmg that he
had eumuiitereil desperate men he took
aim at the spot from which the pistol shot
“u": “'35: appeared. and fired two charges of buck-
\ otes "“5" 53' shot in riipid succession. A groan and a
“'3‘!”le MM“ """"""""""" 1'3 curse from oneof the men were heard.
(- lieorgc Murray ...................... 1‘3 while the other ruu sWiftly away Rue
9 (l' A' ’l‘lonnu-ker """"""""""""" ‘ and Hill jumped the stoncwa'l and went
B l ' lully """"""""""""""" w in pursuit of the fugitive, but were soon
Scattering ............................ 7
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! vote of 34 to 17.
The informal ballot for fifth justic
was in favor of Bernard Tully.
unanimously elected by iicclamation.
The ballot stood:
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i;
A motion was indie to nominate Mr.
Mead by acclamatiou, which the chair
declared was carried. This was doubted
and Mr. Mead was chosen by a rising
lie was
distanced and gave up the chase.
Returning they found that Hill’s aim
had been a deadly one.
0
tion served by the ladies at Toquet‘s
Opera llouse at the close of the parade;
The man who
had fired at llill lay on his face on the
roailsidedead. The shots hail the t'llil.‘[
of Motoring the neighborhood, and in
half an hour the dead body was sur-
rounded by a. score or more of curious
farmers. The body was allowed to re-
iliiief Euginer r .7 ill“ 8. Jones was in his
glory and his corps of gallant lire figh-
tersllid the Village proud. The boys
made a fine appearince in their neat
uniforms, and elicited genuine iiiliuiru-
tion. The South Noru'ulk lire depart-
ment was represented by t‘hief Engineer
l“. V. Baker and liar-it Norwalk by f'liicf
Engineer Frederick M. Wheeler. The
Norwalk fire depirtmeut, with Chief
l’rowitt at their head. never looked bet.
ter and did tliobonois for that enterpris-
ing city. ilwtbol was also represented by
her crack mnipiny, the Eureka Hook
and [rubber company. with the chief of
that depirtment or iii Air head. The
“Baby Compos," with the old l'oinpo on-
ginc of the vintage of‘ lsoo, was a novel
sight. The company was composed of
Siaxrisi‘u. The justice ballots were
main face downward until the arrival of
quelit plea for leniency. The prisoner
was much affected. barely able to stand
the strain. As the attorneys finished
their arguments he was trembling
in every limb, and when the judge an-
nounced that his sentence would be one
year in Bridgeport jail and a fine of
.2500 he was completely overcome. It
was fully ten minutes before he recover-
ed. Attorney ‘leuh went over to him
and congratulated him upin the light
sentence he had reorived. All lilr. Soy-
der could utter was. “Thank God it is not
State's prison."
During Mr. Snyder’s incarceration he
has been hard at work upon the books
and by his own figures a defalcation of
$6,500 in round numbers is shown. Mr.
Snyder was zealous in this work, asia
shown by the fact that he worked for a
week to find a difference of twenty cents.
A subscription paper is to be started to
raise money to pay the fine. If this is not
paid,Mr.Snydor vvill boobiiged to remain
in jail about twelve years.
TWIN (Tl'l'Y FOLKS.
PIPMEIII Paragraphs About Norwalk Poo-
ule and Their Friends.
The. marriige oP .lliss Emma. Louise
Frank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. A:
Frank and ilonry R. cirivi ll Simpson, of
Freehold, N J , will take place at the
bii-le's home on l'auip street, Norwallt,
tomorrow evening. The ceremony
will be performul by Rev. F. E. Robbins,
pastor of the Norwalk liftplln‘i church.
Mrs Henry C. Eno gave, today. at her
home in S llliflluck, a lunch in honor of
Her Excellency, the ilarchioness of
Apeztcgus. Among the guests present
Were Miss Vincent, of New York, Mist
Lane. and Miss Eflir) 1 Lane, of East
avenue.
Mrs. Willi-mi R liJsz-lr‘ll. of Newark,
N. J . is visiting her brother, Charles
llaucliy, of Monroe street.
Viiturl cost, (if).
li.U.Tiilly.......................H.315
siiiiilllioys attired in white sweaters
the coroner, and the identity of the man ‘
with the words it. l). in read on the
is still unknown. Those who Viewed the
and would not think fora moment of
and unless
sorted out, and the votes for representa-
tive were carefuly counted by each of
Mrs. R WV". lloward and daughter
doubting their intentions, . , liraeo of White I’lsim are ruests of re.
Colonel Frost insisted on a supervigur he them, With the following result; (ii-oriteMurray .................... ~31. body are firm ui the belief that the man “er1“: and WOW “l“ll‘ I‘lllN- _ latives in \‘oriv'ilk i“
most assuredly should not. C010,,” Russell Frist........1q1 hcntteriug ................... . ........ b was jumps lloniielly, a d“). laborer, lho follow-mg was tlieordi-rcf march: “ 1'! l ‘ l) h f N
. . ‘ . . . ' . ' . . . . x a i . - '. i
Frost said he thought the course suggest- E linuud ii. i‘rowe ................. 171 “Borg” 5' Murray was ””mm‘md for WWW PW?“ 0f “boll“ “9 3 Slimliy ll film" i “M “gum r J m” m M ’ m‘“ 3 0 ewark,
NJ. is Visiting ll *r son, Charles Dauchy,
ed by Mr Jennings to be unnecessary. Robert ll. Rowan ................ 17 sixth justice by acclauiutiou. Deputy distance from l‘laston centre. 1),",an L'hief E Y. [likenf'hief l‘. M. Wheeler.
as he also had f ith in the gentlemen Scattering l Sheriff Toni-r mm uiaiiea short address wusabacbelor “hill” (”NY ’91er 0‘ “if" South Norwnlk. l'Iast .\orwallr 0f Mom”! ”"9”"
a . A .... .... .... ............
Assistant Engineer A. 1“. Downs
Assistant Engineer (leorge W. Kirk
Westport Fire l’olii-o
about naturalimtion
meeting adjourned.
“4 sm'i‘ii ox in”?
ll’lllf‘“ “I’ll lb“ Miss Eiiimaltiwni-s. New York city.
isiiguivstof Mrs ll. l. lliibbell. of St
John avenue.
and had been in trouble frequunfly for
appropriating to himself the property of
others. There is no clue to the ilcutity
The actual count, as given above,
nearly reverses the vote, Frost
having fill and Crown, 171. The tellers
who were counting, and that they would
do their duty.
The vote was then announced as fil-
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lows‘ made it: ('rowu, l‘Jli; Frost. 175. Vurwaik's c"0l';tivd;r_-MOI' Adi-sues a "f his cotiipanion. N)rWallk } llrl Iluhll‘ 1 MI“ Annie MW, 0! MW \("k’ H “a“.
. . it . . «' ‘r ' y i . . . . . .
Whole number of votes cast, llrll). Mir-r making this discovery of Gathering of his Ratio in liridm-port.‘ D" M' " 1“ “”"hmlh "mm” "““h , “ healer ‘\ ””1", jun ‘ . “KEN”! , ”‘3 ”WM“ ”’ ”“3 my
E. E. Crows ........................ lull the errir in the count, it was deemed Oswald R. Smith, of Norwalk. was “4“" fortlietownof ”Mllm' “Mmmlm “we" ”Wk 8W “Uh “r Ly”, ‘ 0' 1' 0 ' ,K . V
Russell Frost. ................. ..l’i."i best to at once notify the liarties intcr- present at n meeting of the colored Ru- 0' the shooting. ”M m“ investigate the R th llimmri. "I" H l" “I’l‘ “ “A?”
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Robert H. Rowan... . 17 csted and linvoa thorough investigation publicaiis of Bridgeport, last night, Willi “"“r- ““3 "“l‘u'my 0' the mun “”1 . ‘ ‘ min "‘3 \' .f The 'riu-iiiin- Fir ierleuco ur an Engineer
Scattering i made Accordingly. James Golden was what scented to be the most feasible idea "W“ b“ ‘lsml’ll-‘dml ”9“)!“ ll “WW hum“ ”00k & L“ ( "r ( 0' ‘ 0' 1’ b L ‘. I I l
............. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. » ~ on the Consolidated Itimd.
l’n-tlu‘l
Norwallr (”by liind
(.‘ompo Engine (‘0. No. ‘3 Westport
(Thief l’rmvitt. Assistant (thief l-'. W.
Smith, of the Norwiilk Fin- l)*‘[lfll’flllf:‘lll.
Heine's ll ll'ill
l’liieuix Engine l'o. No. l, Noriviilk
l'limuix Steamer
Supply Wagon
llop.) Hose (170.. Norwalk
The residents of the neighborhood in
which the shooting took place are poi-ii-
tivo that the men who ransacked the
pistoflice and ()gdi-n's cellar are the some
persons.
l'Ul’ULAR AMUSEJIEN'I‘S.
Drunmtlcitl and Musical Events in Which
Noiwalk People Are Interested.
found. and told of the circumstances of
the case, and hiI at once sent it telephoni-
message to Colonel Frost‘s residence. ro-
ipiestiug him to come to Tim SESTINEL
ofllce as quickly as possible, us there was
something there to iutcruit him. The
colonel responded to the summons, and
ngaiu'ltlic ballots were counted and the
matter discussed iit length. It was firi-
Colonel Frost made a short speech,
in which he stated that when the matter
of being a candidate was first brought to
his attention he thought it impossible for
him to do so, but that he had yielded to
the earnest solicitations of Ri-piibli runs.
He accepted his defeat as the will of the
majority, which he consiili ml a wise
one, and moved that the nomination of
for the colored Republican organisition.
He wanted the Bridgeport colored Re-
publicans to affiliate with the State Suui~
nor League, because, its he said, they
would gain all the advantage they could
gain from affiliation with the State
League of Republican clubs.
Mr. Smith‘s idea was entliusiusticnlly re-
ceived and would have lh'tlll adopted ex-
'l‘lie i‘llgllil‘i'r of lllf‘ Washington ex-
prPi-‘s bu'l a thrilling experience yester-
day morning. He saw a man just in
front of iho loconmtlvo as be was ap-
proaching the railroad bridge in [fridge-
port. He shot off steam and downed
brakes in the effort to stop his train with;
not killing lllf‘ man. A shriek reached
Sought of hand and strength of iiitol- the engineer over the uoiiieol' the moving
Mr. Crowc be made unanimous. in re.
sponse to it call for a speech Mr. iirows
said he could hardly be expected tomalie
as able a one as his friend. He had been
a hard and loyal worker for the interests
of the party in this place, and that when,
soon after the city election, friends wait-
ed on him and desired him to accept this
nomination, he replied that he would
accept no further suffrage from the Rn.
publii'nri party, and had made no effort
whatever insecure the nomination. fie
however felt highly complimented with
the Vote be received from his friends and
thanked them for their support.
Charles F. ilallock said be nominated
Colonel Frost from the purest of motion,
but now that it appeariil he had not sv-
eurcil the nomination. he proposed to
stand by the choice made, and exhorted
the entire nations to pledge tlieinsslires to
work for the candidate.
Justices of the Peace Nominated.
The nomination of justices of the peace
filly decided to leave the matter until 1”
o'clock llili-i morning, when it was prus
posed to have the two candidates. Messrs.
Frost [and l‘rowo. John ll. Light, James
A. llrown. John W. Sculley and Matthew
Corbett to meet and examine the ballots
and verify the facts. Tin-so gentlemen
mctnt Tiii-z Sicx'i'miti. office at the op-
pointi-d time. and after a very careful
and friendly investigation of the matter,
Mr. Crown was satisfied flint there had
lwena lillemlfl'ln the count. and with-
drowiu favor of the Uilonol,ileclnriug
that lie was satisfied that lie was entitled
to the nomination; that as town coin~
mitten. he would place his name on the
iii-lint an I give him his cordial support.
Col. Frost said he could hardly meet
this unexpectml turn in events without
further consideration; that he would
confer with the friends who had pro-
cupt for tliOilfrivul of li. ll. J. Taylor.
who met his influence for affiliation in itli
Mr. Smith took liisde-
font good naturcilly. and to show his
Republicanism took opportunity to speak
"l have known
Mr. Hill for the past twenty years as it
friend to the Woikiiigiiieu and it pro-
riioicr of their best interests and as a
man who has never withheld his biiiid
from any vvoriliy charity.
licnn worthy of the name should vote for
Mr. Hill fit this election."
The meeting wont this proposition sev-
eral better by passing it resolution in
which they pledged thciiiselvea as an or-
ganization and individually to vototha
Republican ticket straight. not to be
bought or sold, and to expend Mary of-
fort for the success of' the party.
the Suite league.
for id J. llili.
livery ltopub.
lens are rarely coiiibiuud with that nine-
icrf'ul spirit and cunning of genius which
are nicessary in conjunction to the make
up of it master of the art of modern
magic. Such, however, Kcllar, the
prince of living Wonder workers, on-
doubtcdly is, and the high cost fiikirs of
India have alike agreed on this polnt
with the amusement lovers of the United
States. llu will be seen in iloyt‘s Thea-
tre, Wednesday night. October ill, with
the i‘flllf‘t) new and marvelous perfor-
mance which be has just perfected after
aaeiison of original research in the old
world into the very latest achievements
of magical art. ‘
Concord f-lchool liter-clans.
The following is the programme of
Grades 8. fl and 10. to borendercd at the
Concord street school. Thursday, at 2215
their judgment.
muted his nomination. and abide by
weak strife” iii iiii'iiit {bid II it.
A Wealthy aridgiibiarnsuomi at His
Wealth.
p. “1.: Song. “A Hummer Picturm" reci-
“The Chombered Nautilus,"
l'lzist Norwnlk Drum Corps
Vigilant Engine (Yo. No. 3, Westport
Wesiport llrum ilorps
lliby Unmpo Engine ('0. No. 5, Weetpiirt
Houtli Norwallr Drum Corps
Snugatuck llose Co. No. ll. Westport
invited guests in carriages
Veteran Firnien in carriages
Town Uflicers in carriages
Fire District and ll and of Trade llll‘ii-ors
iri carriages
Private Citizens in carriages.
The parade was roViech from the biil.
I’ilfiy of the Westport hotel by the town
oilicials, and members of the press.
At the close of the parade Unis! Jones,
who is also editor of the Westporicr,
saw that the newspaper men were Well
cared for. Frank lfonnecker aided by
supplying the scribes with press badges
which admitted them to the banquet hall.
of a host of smiling ladies, who looked
Here they were left to the tender mercies
truin. lie was certain the shrink was a
(li‘i'ifili shriek
As soon as the virgin" came to a
standstill he leaped to the ground to
find the mangled rimiiim of the victim.
llosnw nothing and a search of ten
minutes‘ duration disclosed nothing.
Finally he gave up the search. but he
was as conli lent then that someone had
been struck by the engine as he was at
the moment he looped from the cub.
Special lfillirers llangu made a careful
scari'liof the trucks iii the vicinity of
the Central avenue llth'I‘, but could find
no evidences of the supposed accident.
Once a Clifton of iloufh Norwail.
Thomas l/ivenilur Peck, 8r.,of New
York city, died suddenly at the residence
of his brother. Captain Richard Peck, in
New Haven, whiluon a brief visit there,
early yesterday morning. of an internal
hemorrhage. ifs lwss for many years
Jotliam O'Brien, a wealthy builder of
“race Bryan; recitation, “Old Ironsidea,"
Darwin Wadhmns; recitation, “Midsum-
after their wants.
The banipiet display-
one of the leading oitiv. ms of South Ner-
wallr, and extensively engaged in trade
being next in order, Charles w, 5w... MAINS i‘fllt REPRESENTATIVE.
moved that A. W. Smith be nominated
iiridgsport, was invclgled into her room
by Mrs. Kate Silliman, widow of Dr. Hil—
ed to a high degree the culinary art of
Weatport's fair daughters and some of
mar," Clara Lawson; song, "Nnture;" here. lie was twice married. his first
by soclsmstion. This did not meet with
approval from the caucus, and Charles
E. Seymour's motion that the uomlum
tions be by ballot was carried. The vote
was:
Whole number cast. 142.
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nominated by the Democrats of the First
and Third Districts.
Upward of sixty-five Democratic voters
of the First and Third districts met at the
party headquarters, uptown. last night.
and chose John W. Mains, of East Nor.
walk, or their candidate for represents-
tivo.
The meeting was called to order by
Bataan] Tally. of the town committee.
She suddenly uttered cries for
help, which brought her boarder, Fred
H. Bushman. to the scene.
had a revolver, and pointing it at
O’iirien's head he said:
“(live me $5,000 or I’ll blow your
brains out. You are trying to alienate
the affections of my intended wife, and
if you don't settle I'li‘iilli you.”
O'Brien, however, refused to ill-gorge,
Buchman
recitation, “The Boys," Lewis Castle:
recitation. selection from "Post at the
Breakfast Table." Alice Day; recitation.
“Sun and Shadow," Carrie Floyd; reel»
tatlon. “Contentment," Charles Graves;
song, “Hence, Now Awayf’ recitation.
"Heirs, Love, Faith." Lola Meeker; reci-
tatlon. selection from "Aufocrat of the
Breakfast, Table.” Paul Cutbill: recita-
tion, “The Living Temple,” Bertha Meek-
the older ones.
leru was an abundant
supply of edibloi and a great quantity
was left after the paraders and scribblcrs
ed. The menu cansisted of _
chicken, potato and lobster salads. baked children survive him: Thomas L , Jr.,
chicken, roast beef. told him, cake and
sandwicges‘of allhklpds. baked bizaps and
fruit. ur rig t 0 east mentors cards ,
containing a beautiful poem by Theodore The remains ivill be brought to Norwalk
E. King. entitled “The Fireman’s Last and interred in the family plot in Unloh
Call” were distributed with the com‘ '
pllirients obelsf Jones. The praise of °°mmm°h 'h°""l"‘°”hm°c‘°°k
wife being Miss Clarissa Fairweathenof
New Brunswick, Nova Scotiamnd his
second Wife 3 daughter of the late Robert
Ilootman, of New York city. Three
Mary (i.,the wife of the Rev. Joshua
Kimber, of New York, and Katherine.
train out of New Haven.
L n i n
7 Daniel Dealopiil John W. Kaine, of East Norwalk, was sndthe pair forcibly stripped him of all "imgf',“°”',f""°"‘1',’$";,f";°1,;0
Wt. ”nasstcsiesav-It's-allied!” 3m Ohllfm,lndn. Os MI ”0' h" V‘lulbmp Th. polio. fiumquonuy R“, if I m8. ‘ 0 ‘
:mwnm.... t rstary. mamnwmamisrniiy, recovered the boot: and tires O’Brien 5““ ,
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the visiting firemen for the banquet was
unnamed. They were also given a lunch-
eon upon their arrival.
The affair was a success and the
mean will long mm the liaspitali- and
t: of the Warrant the W
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to you?” "No. That lisp.
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