\ *éibjBER 2.269. woman..." :nmuor DUDLEY r. m is excrete accounts so nts , ‘ ‘ wasarsoros eraser none. “ alertne- with ran-seen on the Wfim Itreet. he Breathe his Lesa lean Af- asr u... mus to his neon—res Class of n Insy andluooeeefnl Career. By the sudden death of Dudley P. Ely. whichcccurredlastnlghtathlshomeoe Washington street, South Norwsik not rally lacs one its oldest and most prominent citizens, but the acknowledg- ed wealthlmt man of the city. Ir. Ely ate his evening meal as usual. and after lingering about the house until nearly‘B o'clock, walked down Washing- 'tonstreet.aswssbis custom. He met Edmund Zeluif, of the firm of Hunt a Zeiufl, and passed remarks with him about the attractive restaurdnt Caterer Lane is fitting up in Mr. Ely's building. He then took a chair in front of M. Davis’ store. where he sat for nearly half an hour, saying that he liked to sit there America. show him to be of French descentonhieffirer‘selde. Bis great- uncle.D tail .weseoolcnsllnthe a ‘5'? nonmet.nnd ment 2'0?" hon . screen in aaisofrsel oney low % He made a large ii cars since. a can y thus promieen .E? 1885, when he, company of sixty. removed to Windsor Conn..and there made the first settle- ment in the state of Connecticut. In the . old records of the town of Windsor. it is end a scrupulous sonare desi- recorded that, "He d. 1. 1074, here log. paying every cent 0 Just obliga~ 100 ysres of age." Ilr. ly’s father-ln- ticns. taking no advantage of the many law, Judge Phelpt, was an officer in the war of 1812. end is still living and well known throughout the ante. Ilr. Ely attended a common school until he was about fourteen years old, when he was sent to Hartford, where he received two years' tuition at the school of Ir. Olasy. the author of the geogra- phy since published bearing his name. ' When be had completed his education. he was not content to follow farming. but, as all his brothers had done, and despite all efforts and influence to per- suade him otherwise. be resolved to take I“. or “I. We lowest round the ladder that to fortune, by strict attention to career to make mono , by the technica- lities of the law. he as risen to a poslo ample illustrates what application. coar- hlned with business tact end honesty can do for a men. He has always taken a lively interest, as the above record will show, in the growth end prosperity of thrslown;ever ready to lendabelping heed end assist any enterprise that he can with a proper regard for his own interests end those of his fellow-towns- men. Iir. Ely is a member of the Congrega- tional church of this city, having united by letter in 1862. in attendance upon business he is prompfihand diligent; has no extravagant hahi . is social in hie disposition, and unassuming in his men- ners. Ir. Ely’s mother died in 1850. aged seventy-three years. end his father in 1852. aged eighty-live years. He had live brothers end three sisters, all now being deed except one brother end two sisters. His eldest daughter, the wife _ of Hon. J. E. Wheeler,o Weetport, died in 1868. at the early age of twenty-two years. Since the above was written Mr. Ely had lived a quiet life at hie home on Washington street, in the full enjoy- ment of the comforts which his frugality had brought to him. He was. webs- lieve, mayor of South Norwalk five terms in all—1870. to ’72, ’73. ’77 end ’78. Mr. Ely is survived by three daughters --tlrs. Mary E. Millard, wife of George id. Millard. of Delhi, N. Y.; Augusta E. Frost, wife of Colonel Russell Frost, Dudline E. Raymond. wife of Charles '1’. Raymond, both of South Norwaik. The two oldest daughters were Hattie E. Wheeler, wife of J. E. Wheeler. who died in 1868; Charlotte P. Ely, who died in 1883. Mr. Ely placed a window to their memory in the South Norwalk Con— gregational church. Funeral services in connection with Ir. Ely'e death will be held from his late residence at 3:80 o'clock Friday afternoon. The interment will be at Simebury on Saturday. REV. ll. T. llllllPEll'S Tlllll. ltesnmed Yesterday in the New lia- ven City Court—lists Testimony. Thejtrial of the Rev. Rufus T. Cooper. of Norwalk,ex-pastor of the Epworth liethodist church, New Haven, wee re- sumed before Judge Cable in the City Court at New Haven yesterday, after the regular criminal docket had been disposed of. The following is the i’ailad- lum‘s report of the proceedings; ltzwes expected that arguments would be made in the William 1’. Hanson case. The state moved. however, to join all four complaints end argue at the close. The motion wee sustained by the court. City Attorney hiatlhewmen called Frederick P. States as the next witness Mr. States took tbef; stand and gave his residence as No. 104 Spring street. He said he wee employed as a ticket seller at the Union station and that he had held this position for six years. He met Mr. Cooper lirst in a State strut car about January 16 lest. Mr. Cooper spoke to him end asked him If he wee married. He subsequently came down to the depot ‘\ K “K“ It ‘\ . . w W4“ his chances for success in a mercantile life. Be first obtained employment in a store in his native town. which position be filled for about a year end a half. and then, being butnfew months over eigh- teen years of age,he wasengaged by air. Toby to take the entire charge of a store in West Hartland. Conn, where he re- mained a year. Having fulfilled his en- gagement with Ir. Toby, be next turn- ed his mind to the great metropolis. end January 13th. 1887.fonnd him in New York city. He then went into the em- my“ his brother. Nathan C. Ely, as k-keeper. which position be filled for four years, when he became a partner with him in the distillery business. Previous to this time Air. Ely bad re ceived no pecuniary aid from any source other then his salary. When he entered into copartnership with his brother. he received. unsolicited. from his father, two hundred and fifty dollars. Though unexpected it was fully appreciated. and proved a kind help to him. and be has never forgotton this act of kindness by his father in his effort to aid him in his first business undertaking. (This amount was accounted for in the settlement of his father's estate many years after- wards). This was the only pecuniary aid he has ever received. other than the usual mercantile credit. He remained in partnership with his brother for several years, when that gentleman retiring, be associated with him two gentlemen from Boston. Be shortly after purchased their interests and conducted the business alone till the year 1867. when he sold the concern. and ceased bis connections therewith. Al- though bs has passed through many panics, and financial crises, he never failed to meet his obligations at matur- because of the bright light, which enabl- ed him to see people who were passing. He also const on general topics. Presently Landlord Welz called him into the lobby of the hotel, and they re mained there for half an hour . Mr. , Ely's'mind seemed to be on the railroad improvements at this time, and be com- mented on the fact that it would be much quieter about the hotel with the depots farther away. He also spoke of the probability of C. Swan} having Railroad place extented to the new stations. lir. Wale invited him to the clambnke being ' held today on Bette Island. Mr. Ely langhingiy declined, but expressed his wish that the party would have a good time. Mr. Ely then started homewerd, stopping at Mr. Davis‘ again and also at Pleisted’s drug store. At none of these places did he betray any signs of sickness or destress;on the contrary, those who encountered him say he seemed quite cheerful. It was about 9:30 o'clock when he finally started up Washington street for home. In front of the house adjoining the First National bank, just this side of his own home. Iir. Ely was seen to falter audstop, then lean against the fence. His daughter, lire. Charles '1'. Raymond, who was sitting at a window in an up- stairs front room. heard someone moan, and at once discerned that it was her father. She called her husband who , . ‘ d invited him to his hastened to Mr. Elys assistance. He by. and never asked special favors of ‘0 ’99 burn an , h creditors. He was a heav loser by church. States went. Mr. Cooper found him leaning over the fence in the ion of the Southern m“ and came up into the gallery after the ser- vice and expressed his delight at seeing him. Mr. Cooper also invited him to his house. kfr.States told of conversations with Ifr. Cooper on several occasions in which he asked a number of questions as to his past life and his morality. lie said he was gathering statistics to find out the ratio of young men who lived immoral llves. Mr. States told of certain lasclvlcus acts on the part of the pastor and of his strange behavior in the church. Ir. Cooper on this occasion invited States to his room later in the week. He said his wife would not be In the way; that they woufdbe all alone and that he would provide chocolate and hon-bone for hh delectatlon. Cross examination by Attorney Klein~ great distress. Mr. Raymond placed his arms around his father-ln-lew to aid him in reaching home, but Ir. Ely requested that he be left alone a moment. Dr. L. I. Allen. who was at i’laisled’s drug store. was then command. and with the “chaos of Charles W.Seymour. of Sci- Innns‘ livery stable, the doctor and Ir. Raymond carried Iir. Ely home, iald him for a few moments on a lounge on thepisua, and then took him tip-stairs lntohis own room. As the front door swung open and Ir. Ely was carried into the house, he said, "(live me air,” which were his last words. He remain cor-elem until he was laid upon the bed in bi room, when he suddenly expired, scarcely five minutes after he was slrlohmiontbe street. Dr.‘Allen pro- nuanced the cause of lir. Ely’s death thromhodsfihedolnlnl of blood in a the Rebellion: his losses thereby amount- in§w over .50 000. months 28th. 1844, Mr. Ely married Miss Charlotte W.,dsughter of Jeffery 0. Phelps, at Simsbury,Conn.. a most estimable lady. who lived about fourteen years thereafter, and bore ilve children, all girls. She died October 3, 1858, in Brooklyn. Mr. lily has not married since Soon after t a death of his wife, Iir. Ely purchased and mace many al- terations in the house he now occu lee, and removed here with his family, ay let. 1861. April 25th. 1865. he was elected presi- dent of the First National bank of this city. and still holds the ollice,end it is here he now spends most of-hie time. Since Ir. Ely became a resident of this place he has held various offices of trust and honor. When the village of Old Wellwes transformed into the city of Booth Norwalk. hewas elected the first mayor and was twice reelected. He was president of the South Norwalk muting company.aud to his influence fthe brai . n 0.. in a m, testimony of the witness. Stat. sdmltr murky-stick? ”"18.“ mwnmmmuor on. tsdhavlnalledtoCceperwhen he gave one Saarinen. or sonar! . . paper. He n at this time Ident of certain stnthtica about his past-life. printed a biographical sketch of tin Ely. the First National “MI A Church street shoe men testified Whyhhmlflo WGNIW' i! that hr. Cocperhadapprceched him does them today.es the sketch ween vaacenratsand “Monomer Ir.lly’smresrnptctbettlme,andthe catchments. Whatwestreeoi mfimsd.theNcrwalkiIorserafimad the htmthaewasrqcallytrnestthstlmeol lath: Fl cfwhcmlheabovehe st bra-ale think thathe was dealing with a sex. maniac. AshossaierrnanlnoneclNewiiaven'. blgetores.trstlfisd thstlr. Cooper had "mu w... iavssfiaetlouapproeched him and pro- poaedsdaslmilar line or odssslvs h- transections in the Commencing at the Sahibutddhs had nothing evil in opportunities that offer in a busine- tion of wealth and influence; and his ex- scorn NORWALK. 094W WE'DfiSDAfJULY 10. 1395. comminohamuwrduuuuna teen—paying ”we property amonet- ' mflmwh was a members! lir. We choir during his pastorate gave mantfcrthellsne of hands during one Muenster-Mom u to tho ist- latswar.sutsoriblng at the time when Wehrclv‘lous maeywersfearfulastothsraseltofthe tlyastctbe pay~ ‘ action . Thtconrtthsatcckarecemnetlllldo' IrrOOOpsrtooktbe standln his own stels'switnemsswhiohwas immoral or fictitious. He told about meeting mindl that he was simply pnrsulnngls investigation into vice and immorality and explained some of his questions to States on the ground that hewas making euehlnvestigatien. In rsferenceto the other ’witnemes he said the same. Crandall J. North,‘ presiding elder of the local Methodht conference. took the stand to contradict some statements made by‘Statm on the witness stand. Agent Preston, of the Organized charl- ties. and Sergeant Cowles then testified for the state in rebuttal in reference to what Mr. Cooper had stated at the hear- ing in City Attorney lfattbewman’s of- one. The arguments of counsel were then begun. Mr. Matthewman opened for the state. He completed his argument yesterday and then consideration of the case was postponed until next Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock, when other argu- ments of counsel will be made. Villl'l'lllll DAYS. Summer Secateurs at the Seashore and Among the lounlains. Ir. and lire. Edward Cunningham and their daughter Lizzie have returned home from p week’s pieapent visit with Judge John Cherry, of Camden. N. J. Mr. Cherry is a brother of Mrs. Cunningham, or Spring street. attbrney O. P. Dexter. who has an office in the same building with liayor Hubbell. at gNorwalh, is‘sutnmering in the Adirondacks. lire. Mary Van Wegenen and dangh~ ter Katherine are booked among the outgoingjpassengers for Europe on Sat- nrday. George Voile is in Poughkrepsie,N. Y.. and will soon go to Pennsylvania, in hopes that the change will benefit his health. lire. Daniel Ladrigan, of 35 South hiain street, with her daughters Rattle and Sadie, are visiting relatives on Long Island. lire. L. If. Beers, of South Norwalk. is visiting her sister. lire. H. F. Hallock, of East Kain strest.——Bridgeport Poet. Cook Updyke and lies Lottie Updyke, of 72 Washington street, returned yes- terday from a pleasant visit in Trenton. T. J. Byrnes, oi Norwalk, was at As- sonia yesterday to attend a convention of the Catholic Benevolent Legion. Winfield Scott and wife, of Elm street. left Norwalk yesterday for a two weeks' outing at Ridgeiield. Councilman and Mrs. C. F. Hallock erecnlertaining Mr. and Mrs. William Beers, of Danbury. lire. Robert lchecn. of Chestnut street. is makings two weeks‘ visit in New York city. Miss Florence Kellogg. of Brooklyn' is a guest of Mrs. E. (i. Holmes, of 1‘2 Union Pdrk. Miss Myrtle Ftnney. of Berkeley street, is a guest of her aunt,lirs. Enos Kellogg, at Riverside. William Stretton, of Brooklyn. has been a guest at S. W. Gregory's, West avenue. Iir. and lint. Fred Andrews. of Nor- waik, are visiting relatives in East Eleven. Motormen Fred Andrews, of the Nor- walk Street Railway line. is taking a va- cation. Attorney Winthrop li. Perry is in the mountains. enjoying his summer vacav ticn. Iiles Edna Brooks, of Norwalk, has re- turned train a few days' visit in South- port. Mr. and lire. Henry Thaling, of New Haven, are summering in Broad River. lies Sadie Cashew, of Concord street. is visiting friends in New York. John 8. Lockwood. of Bridgeport, n spending the day in Norwnlk. Harry Delott, of Washington street. 1 is visiting in Bellman, L. i. In. William Kitchen. oil-ascetrvet. ls vldtingancng island. ii. B. Blames. of Elmwocdavtatne,is enjoyingahrlsivacetion. mans Gregory.“ Bummer sheet. lemongrass-em. . ‘ llwIimiie Brown.ef Ward street, h vhltlng in itidgefield. (leorgsend Charles Condos sedlhsk wivesstartsdforthelrhomelnBrocklyn today. aftsreplsnsantvisltinliorwelk. Kr. and Its. Ramsay iicgy. of Dar. ver,whe hsvshssngnsshof nonunion- hardeners-flymf'il'sstavsansmart. gammycnstflpdcwn asst. f 11.8;Blescsr.cfllsw‘!‘cra. of Harwell.” efhh. sen W. In. twaliflm'fllfll NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS. vs‘ws ran eosstr or run on is . east sonwau. h the pit “d m ’ I f ‘ m don“ Justice Isaler Bitten by ebog-Beturn estetein Brooklyn, N. Y..e havhaeythingtodo with any of the of George Hopkins. of Osborn Avsnna -lesidsnts at Howard Ave-ea have a Complaint-leek! and Personal. ’l‘nlllnnnrdson sale at the hauler- pcstcdice' br'lrvingfimitb. with whom items of news for this column can also be left. George Hopkins returned to his home on Osborn avenue last evening. He re- ports heving had a good time. When he left South Norwalk in May, he went to visit his friend, H, L. Jecoby, formerly of South Norwalk, but now secretary of the Y. If. C. A. in Rondout. N. Y. Through him be secured a position with a firm in Kingston, who sent him with others to the Catskills to erect a summer cottage. He returned from there to Ron- dont last week. He says the men camp- ed on the side of Slide mountain, which is the highest mountain in New York state, at the foot of which runs Lake Winnesook, where they had plenty of trout fishing. A picket fence has taken the place of the open board fence on the north side of Marvin Brothere’ lot at the corner of First avenue and Cove street. it has been set in about two feet, thus widen~ ing the street at that point, an improve- ment that the public will appreciate and one which speaks well for the owners of the property. Justice George D. Keeler was going alo g Fort Point street, yesterday after- n , and when opposite Ernest Grossch- nsr's dog set upon him and fastened its teeth in thirieg of kit. Keeler’s trousers, but fortunately did not draw blood. Mr. Keeler kicked the canine nearly to insen- sibiiity. This is the night the young people of the Norwalks will go to Gregory’s Point to enjoy dancing to the music of Purdy d: Freeman's orchestra. The evening promisesto be delightfully cool at the Point,nnd no doubt many will partici- pate in the terpsicborean pastime. Residents on Howard avenue are com plaining about the condition of that street on account of the weeds and bushes which some of the property-owners allow to grow beside the road. it seems as if this was a matter the seiectmen should take cognizance of. Captain Arthur Day will take a party of young people out sailing tomorrow night. in the yacht “Mayflower." 'i'hetr destination is not yet determined, but they my land at Roton and enjoy a dance, after a short sail on the Sound. Charles '1‘. Andaman. son of Captain Carl A. Anderson, of the oyster steamer Falcon, died yesterday of cholera in- fantum. The funeral was held this afternoon from the house, 205 East Washington street. fl WW... The work of laying the concrete walk in front of (iorham's wall paper store on First avenue is under way,the first course of cobble stones having been put down yesterday. Miss Hannah Warden, of St. John avenue. and Miss Annie Smith, of Os- borne avenue.both ride new fleet-winged bicycles. Waiter Patches. of 14 VanZandt ave- nue, has purchased a bicycle of C. H. Aisthorpe. for his daughter. hire. Frank Day. of Bette place. was able to sit up yesterday for the first time since her recent illness. Walter Hoyt.of Fitch street, has re— turned from a vlslt with Walter E. Ravens. of BristoLM George 0. Keeler. who is sick at the home. of Thomas Benedict, is lying at the point of death. M Edward A. Raymond. of VacZandt avenue. is in Providence, it. 1., on anoth- er business trip.“ M tiles ids Hosegood. of Seaside Place is visiting her cousin, Ilse Alicefiherwocd, of long Ridge. arm. Kettle and Flossie Sherwood have been visiting relatives at Conny slend. Barry Hoyt took his class in the Isthodlsthundayachoolonteaiiieglest Diem. lilss Bettie Ridemf College avenue. is visiting friends in Port Marsha. FredRaymcnd hm given up batting andengngsdlnthelakhnsiness. Il- ida Ainswcrth, of last evaans, hasgcastcfipslagdeld.“ Ira. mart-newsman“ bicycle. “element-int. TWO‘CENTB tillllllil lllllil aunts The Young [en’s Debating ill“ Closes Another essential “seen. The Young lion's Dehallla MW hevingclceedoneof themcassnoeufnj g ounces of its eslstsnce,held last 3W its second annual outing at the Gm. Hotel. Black Rock. where a most . ing and excellently served shore dials-l was had. The members to the number of hits.“ assembled at the Library roams prom» ly at 6:30 o’clock, and were conveyed to Black Rock in the carryall Welling”. '. with George Seymour we. the in» bone. Arrived theme the guests were re; galed with orchestral music, and wit? ceased the mystefying feahof a clever magician until supper was announced. All being safely ensconced atthe table. Toastmaster Benedict, alters few happy remarks. called upon Wilbur 1". Smith to respond to the toast,"Ccnnecliont;' the land of steady habits.” succinctly reviewed the historyof our commonwealth, and was followed by J. J. Kearins, in a well delivered talks- the Norwalks. bis theme being in favor" of their consolidation. Aietter of re- gret from W. L. Rider, who was expect- ed to respond to the sentiment, "The West,” was read, and V. W. Ferris then closed the speech making with a short but witty response to the toast “Our Club." On the carryall ride there was instru- mental music by leesrs.8herwocd ud Rowan, vocal numbers and a display of fireworks. as well as a chorus of tin horns, which enlivened the party and aroused people on the route as the’bus rolled into the stable at 3 o’clock this morning. Those present were G. H. Vosbnrgb, Jr.,F. ELRowan. W. F. Smith, J. J. Kearins. A. P. Sherwood, Frank Lash rauri. H. W. Bodwell. V. W. Ferrth. Job Hawkins, Clarence Hunt, ‘ Benedict. W. J. ieiand and» Mitchell BEATEN BY EIGHT Lesorus. Cornell Defeated in the Il'rlnl Boat with Trinity Hall Crew. ‘ (Special to Tin: Sear-rear.) HENLEY, J uly 10.—-1n the trial heat with the Trinity Hall crew, for the grand. challenge cup. Trinity Hall defsahd ,, Cornell by eight lengths. As Corp! finished. Fennell fainted. A Gymnast Breaks his Arm. Monday afternoon Leo Schneter, a pupil at Colonel Roberta’ military school, was practicing on the "bars" in the school gymnasium, when he fell, striking on his elbow, breaking his arm just above. —Advcrtisc in Tris 8mm. ‘ WANTED. A WOMAN-es cock and laundreasnome hut— ter; small family. Address with refer- ences. Box 115. Rownyton Conn. jddt “I ANTED. an honest. active ntleman lady to travel for eateblflbed. house. Salary. 378;). payable Slii weekly and expenses. Hituatlon permanent. References. Enclose self-mldvessed stain anvelo The Dorulnlou Company. 318 Bull in]. Chicago. Jill In ”Mic—hem." 1. 0'1‘ PAGE corner inbuilt!“ avenue. ll rooms. I mailer manta. lnqulrsof 0. E. iieon. 1330.“ July 1. a out of 7 more. Seymour place. H RY BIYMJO . - -. .._ .. WWW. ......._.. 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