South Nor‘w‘silt since a switcher and
the locomotive of s west-bound pae-
.tra in I together, head on,
Was unifies street railroad
.LAugnst 1998, killing Brake-
.fs3nc Davis and severely infur-
lug other trainmen. occurred at to o'-
clock?” night directly opposite the
retirees stations in this city. .
Six cars were reduced to kindling
wood. or lay heeled over. with roof
menu turn 90'. forming a complete
halls of the two eastpbound. and
center west~bonhd tracks, the only
v'i'sils clear being the outside west-
bound track, over which all trains were
run during the night.
The train was regular freight
”(final-bound. from Harlem River to
New Haven. due to pass South Nor-
8ka at 130: 10, but which was last night
twenty minutes behind schedule time.
The train frequently stops In South
Ndrwelk to take water. It Is supposed
that when Engineer Angus slowed
7' down b’ere the~ air from the brakes
went on the head end, pulling out a
drewliesd, and thus separating the
train nears its center. The natural
speed of the train. and the slight down-
3 grade at this point caused the rear end
of the train to crash with terrific force
into the front end. That forward car
Brads. the drawhead. and the trucks.
leaving the rails. caused five other cars
9 to follow; ,
was forced ahead fully fifty feet. and
three large box cars were literaly
ground to pieces. scarcely a piece half
, a dozen feet square being found when
the debris wasoleared away. The roof
"off one of the other cars was torn off.
and landed horizontally against the
33the depot platform. where it
ght for several hours.
Another car was thrown over on Its
odds. Ween-hound”,
. tracks The ends and sldes were forc—
30d Out. This car was loaded with hogs-
beads of lime. several of which were
broken.“ their contents scattered
Show. The other cars were loaded
with rage and scrap paper In bales.
which were not specially damaged. al-
though a number of bales were broken
open.
The piling up of the cars demolish-
ed a portion of the division picket
fence between the two stations. and
tore off a section of the roof over the
platform of the east-bound station. and
somewhat damaged the platform.
Several traspassers were riding on
he train and one of them sustained
one injuries. He was on one of
the narrow platforms of a car. almost
directly over the drawhead. When the
train parted and came together again
he was thrown several feet to the east
side of the train. but fortunately far
enough away to escape the wreck
‘which immediately followed. A com-
panion who was with him escaped In-
jury by jumping. He assisted the oth-
er man. who was lying unconscious on
the tracks.
A stretcher was procured and the
men carried to the baggage room to
await the arrival of Dr. J. Milton Co-
burn, who was notified of the accident
by the police. It was found that the
man had sustained a badly bruised
hip and back. He gave his name as
George Mooney. of the corner of Con-
gress avenue and Kussuth street New
Haven. Later the ambulance was sum.
mound. and he was removed to the
Norwalk Hospital. Today It was learn-
ed-that be In doing nicely and would
probably be all right in a few days
Night Operator Mulvihill notified
headquarters of the accident. The pas-
senger train due in South Norwalk at
11:15 o'clock, and which had reached
Glenbrook. was sent back to the cross-
over at Stamford. and came up on the
west-bound track. Midnight trains
were delayed on account of the acci-
dent.
The wrecking trains and crews from
‘both Stamford and New Haven were
sent for. They arrived about] o'clock
and at once began the work of clear-
ing tip the wreckage. The work Will
not completed until 6 o'clock this
morning. when trsfilc was resumed ov-
erall the rails
"Conductor Roddy. of New Haven
was in charge of the train.
The noise occasioned by the crash
when the two sections of the train
came together was heard several
blocks, arousing residents In the vi-
cinity. many of whom went to the
scene. Nearly all the attendants at
the Forestsrs' dance in Arlen Hall
went out during the night to view what
was left of the cars. and witness the
interesting operations of the wreckers.
HORSE AND WAGON RECOVERED.
ofl’olice Vollmer received
word this o‘niorttlug that the horse and
- wagon stolen from s storekeeper on the
Washington street bridge. was In hit.
Vernon. where Shiite. the employee of
the owner. had disposed of It. The
W will be brought to South Nor-
The most serious railroad wreck in "
The forward portion of the train
, as
fence as on minder night.
‘ The first number was s soprano solo
. My Dream. by ltiss Harriet Heath
soprano soloist of the South Norwsii
3lfslhodlst Episcopal Church choir.
Miss Heath is the possessor of a full
' soprano voice of great range. and user
it. with artistic effect. In response to
. an encore she sang Mignon. Miss Mat
Kelly was the accompanist.
The little Misses Minnie, Rose and
‘ EAnnIo Gottiieb. Marion Lea and Plan,
once Kelley again performed their
Minuet. winning new laurels by their
beauty and gracefuiness. They receiv-
ed many compliments on heir efforts
Miss Veronica argst't.o Bridgeport
who created such a favorable impres-
sion uponthe occrlslon of her appear-
ance in South Norwalk'Just one year
ago, again delighted the audience
Mia‘s Dsrgan's first appearance was in
boothlack's costume. when she gave a
character sketch entitled Teddy 0'-
Rourke. in responstI to en enthusias-
tic encore she gave I Got To To
School. Later in the evening Mist
Dargan appeared again, reciting Seein'
Things at Night._
John W. Wehle. who was introduced
by Superintendent Poole. as South
Norwslk's prince of baritone singers
proved himself worthy of the title in
his rendition of the diMcult solo As-
thore. which was sung easily and urtis»
tlcally.
The various booths remained
charge of the same efficient attendants
us onc‘he preceding evening. with the
exception that Miss Louise Hartwell
of Norwalk. impersonatcd Aunt Dinah.
and sustained her reputation in thf
making of gingerbread, largo 'quanti-
.ties of which were acid.
The receipts of the fair will. It is ex-
pected. cover the entire expenses at-
tendant upon graduation of the mem-
bers of the class of 1900.
_....____._._.
BELIEF CORPS SOCIABLE. .
Grand Army Wei-en field a Dance—lie-
cent Blecilen of Officers.
“. The Woman’s Relief Corps of Deng-
las Fowler Post held a sociable last
night In Grand Army Hall, Soutl
Main street. While the attendance was
not large the party was a congenial
one. and a pleasant time was the re-
sult. Messrs. Edward Johnson and
Godfrey Utsinger furnished music, and
Thomas Kelly was the promptsr. The
Corps will gent these affairs frequent—
The committee
in charge last night was Mrs. Merriam.
In
roll.
At the last regular meeting the an.
anal election of officers was held. re-
sulting as follows:
President—Mrs. Anne Buttery.
Senior Vice-presidean-Mrs. Rachael
Keeler.
Junior vice-presidenthrs. Richard
Delahsnty.
Secretary—Mrs. Henry Webb.
Treasurer—Mrs. F. J. Force.
Chaplain—Mrs. E. L. Mitchell.
Conductor-Mrs. Anne Brotherton.
Guard—«Mrs. Sarah Thompson.
Color Bearers—First. Mrs. W. l.
Merriam; second. F. A. Arnold; third.
Mrs. Fernando Brotherton: fourth.
Mrs. Robert Brown.
Delegate to state convention—Mrs.
W. I. Merriam; alternate. Mrs. Mit-
chell.
Department aid-Miss Lottie Wilson.
The officers will be installed joint-
ly with those of Douglas Fowler Post.
]New Year's Day, at the public Instal-
al on.
COIPLIIENTABY DANCE.
Teadered by Old Well flasks Is Particl-
lilnls ls Ben liar and Tselfs.
The complimentary dance tendered
last night by the members of Old Well
Hook and Ladder Company to the lad-
Ice and gentlemen of The Norwslks
who participated in the successful pre-
sentation of Ben Ilur and Taclta. was
one of the most pleasing events. so-
cially. of the season.
it was held in Red Men’s ball. Wash-
ington street. which is admirably ad-
apted for such a gathering. Twenty-
five couples were present. comfortably
filling the space alloted for dancing.
Music was provided by Freeman's
Orchestra. There were eighteen num-
bers on the order, and It was about
12 o'clock when.the last 0 was over.
The general committee and floor
committee having the affair In charge
was composed of Wilfred Bodwell
Warren P. Smith. .lr.. Samuel Norris.
Edward Robinson. Charles A. Walters
and Victor M. Ferris.
SOCIAIJSTS HOLD A DANCE.
The Socialist Labor Party held a ball
last evening, in the hall In South Main
street. Smythe‘s orchestra furnished
music. At if o’clock the Germanic
Singing Society attended and favored
with fine vocal selections, under the
direction of their new leader, Karl
Dlehl. The dance broke up at 2:30.
everyone having had a fine time. The
committee of arrangements was Emil
and Max Singerwald. George Scheer.
Edward Holman and Phillip Nygood.
MADE AN HEROIC CAPTURE.
A horse owned by Frlts Gsllus. of
West Norwsik. broke his bit In Wash-
Ington street, this morning and ran
away. While the horse was going
through North Main street It a lively
pace. Elmer H. Nash. the shoe dealer.
made an heroic capture. and shortly
afterward the turnout was restored to
Air. Callus.
"‘.‘-is at tradition Sausage. the. at
Ji-Dneispaadfousiaaderbfliil’llriss
Mrs. Delehunty and hire. D. P. Mor- 3
IONA“ llilis lilnself Willi s
Draught 0'3‘P0l900.
its at and mu 3
IIHIclI slim SIIII“IlESI”
a. sun amour new, but
roe-ii her on Desihof us win
ssdlsse‘efl’rsefleel’rshsblv
Chisel film is mic-o.
Weary beyond the stage that his iii-
tycilve years would ordinarily warrant,
Dr. William A. Lockwood retired to his
room in the boarding house at 3i Clin-
ton street. Sroklyn. at 7 o'clock Thurs.
d‘soyd night. sat down in his chair and
On the table beside him were sundry
bottles containing fluids and prepara-
tions pertaining to the map of medl-
elne. There were vials of carbollc
acid. digitalis and strychnlne and a box
of cocaine tablets. There is little doubt
as to the means and method of his
taking off. There were traces of car-
bolic acid on his lips and a glass on the
table contained dregs of the poison
. 0n the bureau was a brief not read-
ng
"Dr. kwood's son. F.- St. John
Lockwood. 107 Garfield Place, Friday
December 8. Rest."
George Bennett. an employee of .the
house. found the old physician. if was
9 o'clock yesterday morning when he
pushed open “the door and entered the
room with a cheery "Hello, '.Doc' up
so early?" and then he saw the other's
lips were dumb and fled the apartment.
The landlady of the house said the
physician had been there since last Au-
gust and was a refined. studious man.
He kept much to himself. He had on
occasions spoken of a dead wife
terms of devotion.
dated March 29. 1867. referring‘ln cont-Ill
alimentary terms to Dr. Lockwood and
stating that he was a graduate of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons
had spent eighteen months in Beilevne
and also practiced in Norwalk.
Until August last, when he settled
down in the furnished room In Clinton
street. Dr. iockwood had an office at
426 Vanderbilt avenue. His practice
was small. and hetspent most of the
time In bio room.
Mrs. Reis‘er. the owner of the house.
says Dr. Lockwood had never seemed
to be In need of money and that he was
generally cheerful In his disposition.
He had only two regular callers recent-
ly. and both. she supposed were pat—
Ients. Among Dr. Lockwood‘s effects
were 916.40 in money. a gold watch and
('lllllfl and some other articles of jewel-
ry. Friends says that the death of his
wife and the loss of his practice had
probably caused him to despair.
The first news received by the rela-
tives In Norwallt of the death of Dr.
Lockwood was through the Associated
Press despatch tothe Evening Sentinel
They were astounded. and at once tel-
egraphed to his son, Frederick St. John
Lockwood. of 197 Garfield place. Brook-
lyn. for a verification of the death. in
the meantime the Sentinel received
many inquiries from friends and relav
tlves who were anxious to learn fur-
ther details. Later in the afternoon a
telegram was received from Mr. Lock-
wood'ii son, announcing the death of
his father.
Dr. William A. Lockwood was born
in Norwalk. a son of William S. Lock-
wood. of the wealthy Lockwood family.
which traces its ancestry to the found-
Ing of Norwalk. He received a college
education and later went to New York
as a clerk in the large Wholesale dry
goods house of Mygat & Co.. of Cham-
born street Evlnclng a desire to study
medicine he entered the New York
College of Physicians and Surgeons.
graduating with high honors. He was’
appointed a staff physician at Belle-
vue Hospital in 1887. and after serving
there some years went to Paris to com-
plete his medical education.
Returning to Norwalk be commenced
the practice of medicine and soon gain-
ed the reputation of being the leading
physician of the town as well as one
of the most skillful surgeons and phy-
sicians of the state. He married a
daughter of the late Frederick St. John
of another old aristocratic Norwalk
family. After the death of his wife.
Dr. Lockwood broke down and for a
number of years has been an Invalid.
He traveled considerably In late years
for his health. He left Norwalk about
three and one-half years ago to take up
his residence in New York. One son.
Frederick St. John Lockwood. of
Brooklyn. survives.
He has two brothers. Dr. Charles E.
Lockwood. of New York. and Henry B.
Lockwood. of Chicago. His sisters are
Mrs. Henry Hawley, of NerYork. and
Ridgefleld. and Mrs. George B. St. John
of Norwalk.
The remains will be brought to Nor-
walk for burial.
CONNECTICUT POSTMASTERS.
The president has sent to the waste
for confirmation the following Connec-
ticut postmasters: William C. Bar-
hlle. at Ridgsfield: William H. Brown.
at .lnwett City; Charles A. Potter. st
Dsnielstown. and George E. Scofield.
at Greenwich. Also the name of ham-
uel A. Eddy for supervisor of the cen-
sus for Connecticut.
-NOff'lCE.
Legs lush. no; ‘liorsousrters. 7e:
Pork Roast. to, fresh Hams. lie: Seat
Prime Roast, its. New York unmet.
former Prominent Physician of1
MW
ticslly empty. .
sumptio‘n aw
bsr last saw e,l.
one. and st ~
average 1Winslow“ con-
“oilinvem
over ”37.60 .000 gel
and the mutants of
our three basins been likewise re
duced to 239.009. gallons. so that our
margin of softly is decidedly Insufilc-
Ien't and female the gravest appre-
hensions sienna" ould have no
reins of importance ltitin the next
five or six is _3 any nothing of the
evilstobee ,3 incaseofany
accident to condo . which would
leave us only: dgswood storage to
‘ lead then three days
is attention to his
, founding the land-,
and his recommenv
adherent. He urges
ouch of addit-
{fie says in elas-
fall back
supply" . ‘
Mr. Van 3,
frequent w
equate wat
dation for
the lmmedis
lanai pips conga
m'dn rem W Imminent shortage
l hesitate yet 190 ly in the public to
take such measures as may reduce the
consumption; 030:: lioit'pe-to-house in-
spection to dht slid prevent leak-
age. which fit fo r years has yieldv
ed the best resul .would seem to me
a.dvlsable " &
The house-to-li so Inspection began
yesterday under puty Commisloner
Modatt‘s dlrectkin’ ‘
THEY ALL .Pl-IADID GUILTY.
Smalllsg Based Over-rad Harris and
Davis 3090,90! W. School.
The cmhpf Walter Smalilng.
George H on Sidney Hill came up
In the Town Court before
The youths pleaded
lug James H. Steven’s
smes' Summer Home, on
Strawberry Si.
Smelling wait bound over to the next
term of the Stairrior Court undvr
bond! of 91.000. and Harris and l l
were committed the industr
School for Boys hi. Merlden
‘ d to Chief of Police
afternoon, that in
3 he had assisted
in burglersl id of yesterday. he
had visited sewn! John
Erlccson In Fort Point street. a couple
of weeks ago. and secured a gold plat-
ed watch. locket. bracelet and three
rings ‘ if these articles were turned
over to a chief who returned them in
Mr. Ericcson. the owner. yesterday.
RUNNING SHORT OF WATER.
Commissioners ‘Efi Costs-«s to
Use the Utmost Care.
South Norwslk. like many other cit-
ies of the state. Is running short of wa-
ter. Today the commissioners call the
attention of consumers to the urgent
necessity of the utmost care In the use
of water. The present condition of the
city’s reservoirs at Wilton is causing
much anxiety. they say. If rains do
not come very soon the matter of a suf-
ficient supply to tide over the winter
will be very serious. and strong mea-
sures will have to be taken to protect
the Interests of the city.
addition to the D
THE CRANE MEETING.
Yesterday afternoon In the llaptist
Church Rev. Arthur Crane gave an ad-
dress on Hints as to the Best Method
of Bible Study. which was greatly ap-
preciated. in the evening he spoke
from the text “Come now and let us
reason together—~lslasb l. 18. It was
a tender appeal for men to come to
Christ and accept his grace. He de—
clared there Is nothing In the way of
man's coming but his will. and that
God will receive the vilest sinner. cov-
er his sins by the robe of Christ's
righteousness and himself supply the
power to fit him for fellowship with
God. The services tomorrow will close
‘.iir. Crnnc's labors in this church. in
the morning his subject will be, The
Christian Race. At 3 o'clock. after~
noon. there will be a gospel rally to
which everybody is specially Invited.
and at 7 o‘clock Mr. Crane will speak
on Gods Only Time for Salvation.
NORWALK WILL OBSERVE THE
DAY.
Historic Norwalk will fittingly com-
memorate the centenary death anniver-
sary of George Washington. Thursday.
December 14. At the meeting of the
Historical Society. Wednesday even-
ing. a programme will be arranged for
public exercises to be held Thursday
evening. At noon the church bells will
be tolled. while It Is requested that
flags be displayed at nail mast during
the day.
GRACE CHURCH NETS 9300.
The Grace Church banner at the Cen-
tral Club closed last night with a tur-
key supper. The net proceeds will be
over 9200.
FESTIVAL REHEARSAL.
Next rehearsal will be held at the
Norwalk sthodlei Church. Tuesday
evening. her it. It 7:90 o'clock.
HARRY PEPPER.
”MARK TWAIN"
would never be sufficient to record
your eating it you were served wits
pancakes from Hacker's Flapjack
Flour. You would want and call for
several "miss" and they would agree
will!“
Witnesses testify to Some of the
Strings Hallucinations of
lies StrinAiItms.
PRUWIEB,3ililfiHE up
Il Ellill Illllliilii nous
l’e‘ekel .1." Windows sf Neighbor-Isa
Nessa, sail Asked Olsen and
Friends to Visit Sales-saluting
w." “m m‘mflrs
The hearing for the purpose of deter-
mining the uanlty of Miss Sarah Ad-
ams. of Norwalk, relative to the ap-
pointment of a conservator to take
charge of her affairs was continued this
morning In the town Court room at
Norwalk, before Justice William 0.
Seymour. of Ridgefield, a commissioner
of the Norwalk Probate Court:
Since the last hearing Miss Adams
has retained Attorney Joseph A. Gray
to assist Attorney Walsh in her dsv
fense. and the morning session was en-
llvoued by .the tilts between counsel.
The plaillfis, who are the brothers of
the defendant. are represented by
Judge H. W. Gregory and cit-Congress-
malufliievl Werner. the brother-in-Iaw
n so
Well it was the first witness
called he court of inquiry con-
vened o'clock He was asked II
he had been spoken to by the de-
iondan tIve to her brother
Atto alsh objected to this sort
of test ony as being entirely irrele-
vant to the issue as to whether the de-
fendant was capable of conducting her
own business affairs.
The counsel argued the matter at
length. quoting question of law and
bringing tip technical legal points.
The court decided to admit any tos-
tlmony that went to show that the tie.
fondant had delusions and might be-
come affected by them to such an ex.
tent that she was an incapable person.
as far as her business affairs were con-
cerned.
Mr. Dunn then testified that while
he was a police officer of the city of
Norwalk he was approached by Miss
Adams and informed that. her brothm
was In a saloon drinking and that slit
wanted him taken out. He put her oil
by saying that officers could not entei
saloons while in uniform. She often
stoppsdrhlm he said and inquired whe~
tber he had seen her brother.
During the cross-examination Attor-
ney Walsh wanted to know if the wit-
ness had ever known Miss Adams to bf
extravagant.
Counsel for the plaintiffs objector.
on the grounds that It was not a mat»
for brought out in the examination 02
the witness.
Attorney Walsh made the defendant
his own witness. but Mr. Darin teati-
ilcd that. though he knew the woman
by sight. he knew nothing about, her
private affairs. He said she had never
spoken to him except to make some In-
quiry about her brother John.
Annie Weston. a colored woman. re-
siding nenr Miss Adams's was the nest
witness. She said she had washed for
Miss Adams. but knew nothing about
her financial affairs. She testified that
Miss Adams often came to her house
and wanted to know if she had seen
her brother.
Peter H. Weston. colored. who also
lives nearby. testified that he often
crossed Miss Allums's tim'ii'yarrl on thi
way to his residence. He said she had
stopped him and asked him on various
occasions If he had seen her brother
around. Witness also told about com—
ing home as late as 2 o’clock in the
morning and finding Miss Adams prow-
ling around the dnorya'rd. Another
time be board a noise in the vicinity
of his chicken coop. and upon securing
a rcvol r and going out he found that
it was to defendant taking one of bat
midnight strolls. Another Incident re
lated was that one evening the Wes-
tons were startled by some one peek-
ing between the slots of a window or
their house. Mr. Weston went out and
found MlssAdsms. She asked him II
he had her brother In the house or I:
he had been there.
The cross- -exnmlnsfirm of the Wes-
tons brought out the fact that they
knew nothing of the financial affairs
of the defendant.
I). Seymour Curtis testified to be-
Iug stopped by Miss Adams and In
formed that Levi Warner had got her
brother John In a dazed condition and
had him confined In Meseberg's in a
corner room. Mr. Curtis said that he
visited the house and afterwards told
her that she was mistaken. He also
testified that upon another occasion he
went into a saloon where she imagined
her brother was and again told her she
was mistaken.‘
The crossaesamlnatlnn brought out
the foot that the witness did not know
anything of the financial affairs of the
defendant.
The court then took a recess until
this afternoon.
DEATH OF JUDGE FOSTER.
New Haven. December 9—311ng EI-
assr K. Poster. of Gainesvlile. Pia.
died at the hospital in this city last
night. Judge Poster came North for
his health about a week ago. On Sun—
day lent his trouble became serious and
he underwent a surgical operation.
which caused his death. He was fifty-
eight years old and a son of the isle
Judge E. K. Foster. the head of one of
the oldest families in New Haven He
graduated from Yale in the class of
lots. While yet a young man he estab-
lished himself in Florida and became
premiers”.
very
4
91899.
menstrual Elm Mlle
. -mmm
Twe ileum, Couples bases With lesi-
eflehseke-essd list-rah. .
The union hell of Court Nshsekemo
and Narruk. Foresters of America. of
South Norwalk and Norwalk. was held
In Arlen Hall. last night. and both
courts will not a neat sum. The ball
was not only a so financially, hut
socially also, and every one present“
grits having spent an enjoyable eve-
it Is believed that about two hundred
couples. which included members of
both divisions and their resumes
present during the evening.
were thirty-four numbers on t
ing when the last walla. Ham
Home was played.
tire was a prise waltz, after intermis-
sion. which was entered Info by six
couples at the beginning. after which
the five Judges. who were selected by
the floor committee. decided to allow
three of the six couple to contest for
first and second prize. The first prize.
90, was awarded to George Flynn and
lady. and the second. ti. to Thomas
Reynolds and lady.
Music for both the prize waltz and
dancing was furnished by Svec's or-
chestra. composed of six pieces. Cher-
ies Flynn prompted. .
The floor committee was William C.
Pennington. manager. and he was as~
slated by Joseph Rooney, Conrad Ryan.
Daemon Hunt and J. Leatherland as
a s.
The committee of arrangements was
E. Hopkins. C. Pennington. Dennis
Cllggofe, Frank Svec. James Callahan.
J. Gilmore. John Newman. William
Sheehan and Edward Sheehan.
The reception committee were Tho-
mas Creamer. Dennis Cllggote. C. Cas-
well and John Newman.
All the committees deserve great
credit for the manner In which the ill-
faIr was carried out.
At intervals between dances and
during intermission. coffee and sand—
wiches were. served. Herbert H. Leo-
nard having charge of this matter.
Among the out-of—lown visitors were
John E. Letty and Owen Penney. of
Bridgeport; Samuel Martin and Rich»
ard Casey. of Court U. S. Grant: Mai-
thew O'Donnell and William Downer
of Court Phillip ii. Sheridan. Miss Kit-
tie GIblin, Miss Fannie Gibson. Miss
Kittie Fltzmaurice. Henry Lyons. John
McCarthy. Charles Kirk and Frank
Stanker, all of Stamford.
A
SAYS SHE WAS DBPOR'll-Ill.
Charges ef Extreme Measures Against
(Moors of Wleehrster.
Hartford. December 9——.lohn Sim.
mops, agent of the Hu ne Society. of
Winsted. who was in t a city today.
has had committed to his charge a
somewhat peculiar case. involving
charges of extreme measures against
officers of Winsted and Winchester.
A Mrs. Harriet. L. Robinson alleges
that she was forcibly deported from
the town the day before Thanksgiving
together with her daughter Eva. and
son DeForest.
They have never been. they say. a
charge on the town. and earned their
own living. On the date mentioned.
It Is claimed. they were deported from
the town and sent back to Manchester.
N. H.. where they came from. The
mgtlve is said to have been the fear
that the family might come on the. list
of dependants. it Is understood that
a Manchester. N. H. clergyman has
become interested, and will ask for an
Investigation in the case.
NOTHING BUT FBAOIBNTS FOUND.
Engineer Illled bv the Explosion of s
Boiler la a hhlp Yard.
Kennebttnkport. Ma, December 9—
.\ boiler In the yard of Charles Ward.
a ship builder here. exploded this morv
nlng killing Alden Wildes. engineer
and causing general havoc in the yard
Engineer Wilden was alone when the
accident happened. Those who heard
the noise of the explosion rushed to
the yard and found everything in the
vicinity of the steam plant a wreck.
The boiler lay 300 feet away. Nothing
but fragments of the engineer's body
could be found. Mr. Wilden was i..—
ty-flve years old. He leaves a widow.
An Invesatigatlon to ascertain the
cause of the accident will be made.
GRAD OFFICERS WERE PRESENT.
Sherman Commandery. United Order
of the Golden Cross. held an Interest-
ing session. last evening. entertaining
delegations from Bridgeport. New Ca-
naan. Danbury and Stamford.
grand officers were present and ad-
dresses were made. A New England
supper was served at the conclusion of
the evening's iestivll es.
TAYLOR lS RNOR.
Frankfort. Ky.. December 9—The el—
ection certificate of William's. Taylor
was signed by the election commission-
ers today and he was declared to be
governor—elect of Kentucky. The offi—
cial figures of the vote filed with the
secretary of state. Mr. Finley. are:
Taylor. 193.7”; Gocbel. 191.331. Tay-
lor's plurality. 2.383. The certificates.
as soon as signed. were filed with the
secretary of state and a commission
will be issued to Taylor at once by
Governor Bradley.
L.
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of 1892. First-class work only. and
work guaranteed. Office. 12: Wash-
ington street. South Norwslk. Conn.
Itscnnmmus.
99.00 m TONuF'or best Coal. de-
livered by careful drivers. (Moe at 180
last Wadiingtoe street. So. Norwalii.
and I5 Male St, Norwaik. Lloyd Cos'l
and Wood Company.
. patch from Pretoria.
The .
fill?
A Coiuniii of
London. December ‘
December 3. says 8:
preceded by an a ..
vanclng on Colsbnr
Bulletin. Boothe“
smith. Friday. a .
Ish have stormed
at Lombafdlkop, H u
gun and one howl
capturing a refill
London. Docentber
Dr. v. a. Tim has
fire from 2 Burbank
roe street. on West side
WANTED—A team
laundress. App “ref 3
West avenue. So th No
housework inquire at
South Norwalk.
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WANTED—At once. Kemp toot '
lathe. T. Village. Woodward ave» Toot '
Cross street, 80. Norwalks . "
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‘WéidN'f'lElz—MENDING-d‘oe antler-
ign av ng a thorough We
of mending In all Its hm would
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such as gentleman's clo
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Mrs. Smith. 19 WHO!" 33
won sun—r... sale-cheep a lot. of
Carpenter's Tools. near new. Apply
at 61 Osborne avenue, Ea Norwsllt.
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FOR SALE—60 tons‘of hay loose or
halo: two mllclt come; pigs, and
shoals. Apply to C. L. James, So. Nor—.
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The largest assortmgtit of Horse Bluff?
kels in town, at lowest prices. "A few
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Donovan Block. '
FOR SALFr-Warrsnted for ten
years. The improved Do’tnorut Sew-
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Goods
our
mm M. 9. Smith coo.
and Kitchen Furnishlnll.
Building. South Norwhlk. Ct.
1-0 m;
9 T0 l.ET-Furnlsbed fronrrddrd with
heat and bath. suitable for two gentle-
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contains nine large rooms and Improves
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street. Music Hall block; also five
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ces or family. Apply to E. A. Wood-
ward. or Taylor 5 Golden.
m sum—um No. 97 “span '3
street. All modern improvements. in- ' x
quire of William C. Jesse. d1 It
TO LET-Pour room apartment.
to story. Rent 98: also two-room once.
steam heated. modern style. In first
story of the new Swsrts C Cutoff
block: also rooms do Raymond street.
rent so to 97 per month. Apply at of~
lice of The Old Well Cigar 00..“
Washington street.
TO Lm—Uppot'w Wt of
house. “guy street.” :mm
rooms. 50 WW ”flag“;
rooms, 19 Marshall
walk. Alibi! to m
West street. ‘
TO RENT—l1
at 39 Spring
rent moonsbls.
bytes
the Philadelphia Dental College, class
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FULTON soii .
Norwalk Chronicler