senses of;
Cars Ioqu
BInhaulIIueul
heighl Tralum Wrenhed III Willou
do The flauhuru llirisiou
Telegraph dud Telephone lines
IlIII Ill I‘omruissioo
Bren Ill The Train lIseape
' Serious Injuries
The Harlem River freight from Pitts-
field, Mass" broke in two sometime af—
ter midnight. today, between Branch-
ville and Wilton, and the rear section
smashed. into the train proper, at the
lower entrance to the south switch, at
the latter place.
One empty freight car vias entirely
demolished and went down the em—
bankment into the Norwalk river. The
side of another car was almost entirely
torn old. The 'trainmen were aware
that the train was in two sectidn, but
before the accident could be averted
the crash came. Luckily no one was
seriously injured the only member of
the crew who was hurt at. all being
Engineer Shove. who was hit on the
hand by some of the flying debris, and
scratched about the face. His shoul-
der was also bruised. The initiry was
not sufficiently serious to incapacitate
him for work.’ Some railroad men, this
morning, said that the first section
started to uack on to the switch to al-
low the runaway cars to go by, but be-
fore this'could be accomplished they
were upon the section of the train un-
der control.
Station Agent Bradley was soon on
’ the scene and telegraphed to New York
., the news at the wreck. and a wrecker
was despatched to Wilton to clear up
When it arrived the trucks were tak-
e‘n from the car lying party in the wet.
er, and this morning, the wood portions
of it were set on ll
several hours. filth}: field which one
side ‘Was tdrn was placed on the siding
. and taken down the road this morn-
“1%! ab‘bnt‘mm..., ht del
e or «armour: was a)".
4:30 rocecded
’ I. .. . T I
:3 d deetlnhtloni. it,” Town tipe
bank the car whldii Was ohtrely d’e~
mollshed struck the pole supporting
thi Southern New‘ lugland Telephone
company 8 wires. aili- roko it in twain
as though it was I atoll stem. The
only damage to thdilne was the break-
ing of ice local wired. Linemen from
Danbnry and South Nor-walk made the.
necessar repairs.
The chum was (“hinged to some ex-
tent and was to to the repair
shops
W-
lleersuu In
'Eleeliou Base
Judge llalph Bs'Illlheeler llrer—
rules The demurrer
Ease .ilIill Probably lie Thrown
dal Id Boon
Judge Wheeler ed down a deci
. slon. yesterday, on e demurrer filed
to the plea in shaman-Int in the case of
Charles W. Arnold against Ablaihar
Blanchard overruling the demurrer.
and as a sustaining the
plea in abatemenL
it will a? roughered gilt tibia bls
theQuo arrall we rout y
Charles N. Arnold. Mo was a candi-
date at the late Man for school via-
. who has
anamber of
. «W-_..,.....__.. -m.
Ind smoldered for ad
._ Mrs. Louis S. Beers. Mr...‘an
Entered at the South Norwalk
Postoillce as Secondclm Matter.
OFFIQEBG' ABBOCIATION.
*—
Officors Elected pat the Annual Meet.
lug In Nor-walk Armory.
The Officers' Association of the
Fourth Regiment held a meeting. last
night. at the Armory. 'luere officers
were reelected: .
Secretary—Captain W. A. Pratt.
Treasurer—owlfieutenant George L.
Woodward.
Finance Committee—Captain Leon
ard. Captain William 1. Comatock and
Captain Howard J. Bloomer.I
it was decided to purchase a cook
lug outfit for the regimental ofi’icers
similar to the one owned by the offi
core of the Second Regiment. The
platter or one of those outfits was also
discussed at the last meeting. Other
general business was transacted last
night. Among those present at the
meeting were Colonel C. W. llendrle
Lieutenant Colonel M. 11‘ White. oi
Bridgeport; Major Gilbert 1.. Fitch
and Captain W. A. Pratt. regimental
adjutant, of Stamford; Captain HowI
ard J. Blomer. Captain William 1.
Comstock. Lieutenant Hertz, regimen-
tal commlesary. of Stamford; Lieuten-
ant Wood, Adjutant First Battalion;
Lieutenant Edward P. Weed. Lieuten-
ant A. R. Scofleld. Lieutenant Gmrgc
L. Woodward.
Hospilalwlllhisl
Serial Session
Held dI T heildshleuee Ill MI.
dud Mrs. John H. dunno
Whisi, Stories dud Ilelreshnreuls
Enjoyed lid dll
The social session of the Hospita
Whlst Club at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. John H. Know. 82 Went
street, last night. was a very enjoyable
analr, there being about forty present.
Eight tables were occupied. At every
social evening the gentlemen are in»
vited and after the game, refreshments
are served and a social hour is enjoy-
Laat night A, A Graham, Mrs. ids 8
Keep and Senator, John H. Ferris told
stories alternately for about three-
quartera,.of an hour and those pramnt
were hi’ghly amused. Senator Ferris
ound up the evening’ 3 entertainment
with In rattling story (that set everyone
into oodvrlalvo laughter
The next meeting of the club will be
held Friday afternoon. January 17. at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George
A. Whelpley. 21 Fairfield avenue.
Those present last night were Sena-
tor and Mrs. John H. Ferris. Mrs. oar
ah M. Upson, Mr.’and Mrs. George F
Foote, Mound Mrs. T‘. Marshall An~
drews. Miss Anna C. Sanford. Mr. and
Mrs. Reed H. Flynn. Mr. and Mrs
George G. Ernst. Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. Christian
Swan-ts, Mrs. Jennle'Swords. Frederick
Moulton. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel 11. Al.
ler. Mrs. Annie Baker. Mrs. his 8
neep. Mrs. Jennie Hoyt, Attorney and
d Mrs. A.
A. Graham. Mr, and Mrs. E. H. Fox
J. lrvlng Dibble and daughter. Miss
. Cassie, Mrs. F. J. Bradbury and Mr.
and Mrs. John H. Knapp.
The ladies are keeping account of
...e gentleman‘s score and at the end
of the season will ~announce it.
LOOKING OVER WESTPORT
AVEN .
State Highway Commissioner James
H. McDonald came to Norwalk yester-
day afternoon and With: First Select
man Samuel Lynes looked over Wont;
port avenue. They took r team and
started over the thoroughfare but did
not have much use for a horse and
wagon for they walked nearly all the
distance over the road through the.
snow storm
Mr. McDonald expressed himself as
being very much pleased with the so.
lectmen for having airmen that road
upon which to make Improvement. The
state appropriation to “.2!” and this
sum or... be used in putting the Arm-
ory hill. Connecticut avenue and West
port avenue in fir-bolus condition. if
any money remains after this is ac-
comnllahed the selectlneo will do some
mmdaminlu
The selectnleu will now go ahead
and advortloe for bids for work.
a ”es-Wm
ROYAL ANOANUM INITALLATION.
loom of cheers of
ii, Royal Amara. will
MM oilewllav,»
t lnitod Men's Ball;
W . mgrTumllruatwuo‘t. The delirium-and '.
‘mer Senator bounds. of N
droumeuls
Being Made
Examination Ill Themes in
ll'Iluolrio Ease Finished
Exuerl Evidence leslerdair To
Show Shuoliuo Was deeideulal
Prohahle Thai The [Jase Will
lie direu To The Jury Tudau
Expert evidence as to the move
ments of’the muscles of the arm was
introduced by the defense in the trial
of Benedtto D'Onofrlo, in the criminal
Superior Court yesterday, in the per
son of Dr Benjamin W. White of
Bridgeport.
The effort was made to prove that it
a man held a revolver in his hand and
the arm was rigid and pointing at the
ground a short distance in front of the
person holding the pistol. and if he re-
ceived a blow on the forehead. that he
would fall backward. and‘that as he
fell the arm would remain practically
rigid and the hand would describe all
are of a circle upward. It was said
that the. evidence I indicated that a
change—perhaps of considerable inn
portance, had taken place in the line or
defense. and that the attorneys for the
accused would try at the last moment
to prove. that the tragedy was the re-
sult of an accident.
The witness testified that an arm
would-describe the course outlined A
severe CWXMITIIBMDII failed to
aha his testimony. Tony D'Rllas was
recalled. "Relate what transpired in
Singerls saloon, where you were on
"the night in question." said the junior
counsel for the accused. “Objection;
said State’s Attorney Fessenden. “You
know that I asked that question when
he was on the stand before and that it
was ruled out. "I "You are mistaken
Mr. h‘easenden " said Attorney Judson
'you will rare that we asnod the
question. " '-' don remember any
thing of. the kW"wu the reply.
The senior counsel fill the“ hereon
turned to the notes of the trial and
read the testimony bearing upon the
point An extended colloquy followed
and the question was Admitted. “When
i went into the saloon." answered the
witness ‘Barry was standing near the
bar 1 said ‘hello to him After i
said that he came towards me. and l
stepped back. I stood one glass of
beer and then another. Then 1 sale.
that i wanted to go. When i started
to go. Barry came towards me, as
though to hit me with his fists. Hie
lists were doubled up in front of his
chest." In answer to a request from
counsel the witness stood up and gave
a representation of the manner in
which Barry came at him, and the var-
ious attitudes he assumed. “When
Barry came at me to hit me with his
fists" continued the witness. “i paid
that 1 would go about my business.
Barry said that he would wait for me,
and I replied that 1 would come back.
When i stopped in the saloon on my
way to the car, he had gone." "Why
(Continued on Second Page.)
EhaIIers Trial
Poslpoued
uses or Summon Eon
spiralurs does Ilrer To Ilpril
leoosan IlsSeuior Counsel liar
euuorl ls Ill Convention
NEW HAVEN. January a.———ln the
criminal ald- of
yesterday afternoon. before Jonas»
and
made a motion that the canal
clients. Mayor Charters,“
and the three remaining
theSuperiorCourtn
..._...._ “W. .mwmw
,, ..qui worked
out; Knights
P hall
I '3,
South Norwaik
the degree fur
a smoker folio
spechea were
something to
‘I Those who
. :George ill.
, . .lngham. of
Old Well Tent; Record Keeper W. H.
'l‘Ilstmm. Phillip. Rdtllhnmer. of Stem
ford Tent No. Ii. T clatter talked for
the good of the 0. r. ms remarks
were very conviucp', pod “all a ten-
dency to set mduy “fingers to think
lug. There were A. her remarks by
members and bill ‘ of the Stamford
Tent.01d Well Font is growing
steadily, there bdipgh'an increase In
membership (infill
past year of
over seventy not
The committed had the affair
in charge consists thrank ll. Lyle
(l. W lngham . Jason and (is-
car Olsonw
Members dud Their Families
Here in l‘ujopahle Ileuuiuu
[linuer Followed Bu d llauoe
III Luehuhed Hail
The 1902 gathc Z of members of
Phoenix llin filly and their
families was .‘ day afternoon
at tihe headcount "if. the cornlp‘atny in
a u unmet a ‘j when. a 0 met--
its the honor of. am: . been f the
claps test in« '
garlic lion. Tlp;e was handsome
ly decorated for the occasion with
large American lisp. hpnting and long
streamers of .mnory; hung in loops
from the ceiling. mount served
at 2 oclock at a module reaching
the whole length of the canine room
The temptimp‘m vlahds were prepared
9:5
in excelfint as fine “pill inane. was
- done a in, u.-
as» ctr-ISM” cm of out:
such occasions of the organization
was the chef. and had as his able as
sistaut Peter Bailey. Stones. Little
ton and Whitehead, assisted by mem
bers of the company. waited on the
table.
After the repeat an adjournment
was taken to the parlor upstairs, when.
an afternoon of entertainment follow
ed. Messrs. Littleton add Gordon
were on hand with their comic special
ties. which brought down the house
There was also excellent singing by
frying C Byington. Miss Bertha Mar
quardt and some of the little folks
present. Some of the latter also gave
very acceptable piano solos and Wil-
lett Cbinery rendered a number of
pleasing violin selections.
Among the diners were Chief J. T
Prowltt Second Assistant Engineer T.
S. Murray wife and son Arthur Chief
Jones of Westport: Captain A. A.
Chicory, wife and son Willett. Lieuten-
ant Smith Northrup wife and daugh-
tar Mr, and Mrs. G L. Lockwood Mr.
and Mrs c. A. Burr William Bartram.
wife doubters Misses Clara and Lil
lien. and sons Harry and Edward; A.
B. Slauson Mrs. Fannie Pettlt and
two children George S. Grumman and
wife. nus Nettie Hyatt Mina lda
Northrop and family. of Westport;
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Greenwood and
son. A. A. Martin and two children;
Frank and George Allen, S. F.1"ooter
W. H. Senor A. J. Wheaten A F Burt
and family George Brotherton and
children John W Curnow wife and
son; C. .Dilworth and family. Frank
Brundage Mr and Mrs. W. F Aloley
A. 8. Waters, Mrs. Edward Godfrey
Mrs Bert Godfrey Frank H. Merrill
mar-nu Raymond George 11 Roy
mood J.H H..Smtth George]! Nichols,
George ll. War-dwell wife son and
daughter; Mrs. Charles Whitlock, New
Canaan; noon-tn. Raymond Ill-alive
0W. Herman Malmo aid homily.
James 1’. Keenan of Mount Vernon:
Charles lockwood Chutes ll.
James Sotharlaod.
till .
"emcee. was:
“magi r. M John
9"
’emloott committee of
c... ‘m'en'r
' his version of the wreck:
Tunnel
noun
Slale Illlirials lire luresliualiug
The undergrad“
Were llul Few horwalh People
do The Train leslerdau
dome Ill T heIII llid lioI linow
III deeideul IluIiI Told
There were but few people: from
The Norwalks on the train which was
run into in the New York tunnel yes-
terday. Those on board were Mayor
M. M. Lee, Sergeant Charles Wing.
William W. Storey. Charles H. Sey-
mour, Robert A. Kline, Samuel J. Wat-
kins. Oliver E. Trowbrldge. Mr.
Lewis and Miss Margaret McClure. '
besides. a number of Rowayton resi-
dents. whose names were mentioned
ln. yesterday's Sentinel. None of these
passengers were injured. in fact,
scarcely one of them know that any.
thing serious had happened until the
badly frightened passengers came for.
ward from the rear cars of the train.
Nearly all the Norwalk people were in
the two forward smoking cars.
This Is the reason that so many New
Rochelle passengers were in the last
car. which suffered most in the colll~
sion. Sergeant Wing was standing up
in the second stacking car. reaching
for his overcoat, when the shock came.
file but was knocked off, but other-
wise he was unaware that anything
unusual had occurred, at it was a very
natural thing for the train to be stop
pad in the tunnel, and start up again
suddenly, throwing the passengers
who were standing off their feet. The
glass globes encircling the lights in
the car were broken. and the window
lights in the cars following the snack
eras were shattered. ‘ Mayor Lee and
other passengers were shaken up. but
did not sustain a scratch, and conaid
er themselves very fortunate in View
, of the serious nature of the accident.
When an. Watkins left Solltn Nor.
walk he and “Mayor Lee occupied a
seat together. it was in the last car
on the train. Three other coaches
were put on at Stamford. One, was for
the Stamford people. another for those
who get on at Port Chester and the
other for the New Rochelle people
The car next to the South Norwalk
can contained the Stamford people.
When Port Chester was reached the
next car to the Stamford one was un-
locked. The last car was only meant
for New Rochelle people. and was not
unlocked until the latter place was
reached. When the train reached
Stamford Mayor Lee left the seat
where Mr. Watkins was sitting and
sat with Mr. Trowbridge in the one dl
rectlyybchlnd. Outside ofIthe stations
one stop was made in Harlem just be-
low Mount Vernon. Thc other stop
was made as the train was almost
through the tunnel. The whole train
was through the tunnel with the ex-
ception of the New Rochelle car. The
train started to move slowly. Mayor
Lee arose and stepping Into the aisle.
began to pull his overcoat on, stating
that he would go forward into the
smoker so as to be at the front plat-
Iorm when the train came to a stand
still. No soon had he said this when
the crash came. .
The mayor was buried backward
with such force that he fell at full
length in the aisle. striking on his
head and- shoulders. He Immediately
arose and stated that he did not think
that he was injured. Mr. Watkins
was sitting on an angle conversing
with the other gentleman. Hie left
arm was on the seat ahead and his
right shoulder wan resting against the
back of his seat. The impact was so
great that he is suffering with I very
lame shoulder and his left elbow was
Injured. Mr. Trowbrldge said that he
was not injured, but severely shaken
up. I
A Sentinel reporter called upon Mr.
Watkins this morning and had him tell
"i have no-
ticed entry morning that men began to
”but on their ovorooata and hats ilk
room after the tunnel is left." said
”If. Watkins. “111er not forward to
the more. presumably 1‘. not
pose of saving a new «condo
living the car; firefly ram is
I of firm. for stock
W. A ..W.-....C.. M... ”M,
FALL out TO snow.
i m
Miss Elisabeth w Brown Sustained
Severe injuries Last Evening.
Miss Elizabeth w. Brown was walk-
ing down the Lewis street hill to Wall
street, early last availing. when one
slipped on the ice and snow and fell
to the pavement Sue was unable to
arise, having lost the use of her limbs.
William Coggswell. of Cranbury. hap
honed along shortly afterward, and he
carried the injured woman to Glendon
lugs drug store and Dr Tracey was
summoned. He attended miss Brown
and summoned a carriage, and had
Officer Morehouso accompany her to
her home 143 Main street. Later Miss
Brown was removed to the hospital. it
is impossible to learn just how badly.
she ls injured.
DEATH DUE To HEART FAILURE.
James McNerney. son of Mr. and
Mrs. M. J. McNerney, of 47 Cedar
street, who was operated on recently
for appendicitis at the Norwalk‘ hos
pital and was getting along. nicely.
died suddenly this morning of heart
failure.
Women’s Union
duuual Meeiiug
dddress [in Mrs. llaiuhridge
Ila Missionary III New York
Preeeded ilu lieooIIs From ThI
Various drgauiaalious
The Women's Union. of the Soutl,
Norwalk Congregational Church, held
Its annual meeting in the Strudel)
school room of the church. last night
and notwithstanding the fact that in:
ground was being covered with a soft
mantle of white. at large number wend-
ed their way to the church and helped
participate in the proceedings.
Outside of the annual meeting and
election of officers. the feature was the
address of Mrs. Lucy J. Bainbrldge. su-
perintendent of the Women's Branch
of New York City Missions. Mrs
Bainbridge has had a wide experience
In this line and her address last night
seas interesting in the extreme She
told of the work being done in, the mis-
clone and pictures in earnest language
many life scenes. After she had only
eluded Rev. Paul Moore Strayer told
of the work the mission here was do
lug He congratulated the ladies” fbr
their painstaking persistency add hop
ed that they would continue the good
work.
President Mrs. Ruth H. Flamed call
ed the meeting to order and Rev. Mr.
Straycr offered prayer. He was fol-
lowed by a contralto solo by Mrs. Ed-
ward .l. Sims. The Bible reading was
by Mrs. S. B. Welch. Then came the
election of officers and the annual re-
ports of the different societies connect
ed with the union.
The officers elected are: Mrs. Plain-
ted, president: Mrs. Paul M. St '
rayer ‘Woodward avenue five rooms. Store
: formerly of Raymond & Son, in Music
and Miss Margaret McClure. vice ~~pres
ideals. and secretary and treasurer
Mrs. Christian Swartz. These officers
and leaders of the King's Daughter
Circles and Missionary Association.
form the executive committee of the
union. The program committee con-
slate of Mrs. John H. Light. Miss Hel-
en Ferris and Mrs. Susan B Welch.
The report of the Women’s Union
showing the work that has been done
during the past year was read by the
secretary. Mrs. William R. Thompson
It was an able paper and showed that
Mrs. Thompson had performed consid-
erable hard work. Secretary Mrs. J.
B. Lawrence read the report of the
Missionary Association. which showed
that this association had done ekcel-
lent worlr during the year and never
was in better condition, financially or
socially. Miss Helen Ferris; secre-
tary of the Whatsoever Circle of ,,
hinge Daughters, read the report of
this organisation and the report or
the Clover Leaf Circle. of King's
Daughters. was read by Miss llna
Force.
Mrs. Balnbrldge was the guest of
Deacon and Mrs. P. A. Farris while
she remained in south Norwslk. She
was well- pleased with South Norwsik
and stated that she would be pleased
to remain here for a while and do '
some mission work.
can courmv awacuao.‘
DERBY January 9—1-Tho
Senflhdlmlhothn ‘
Can a Ammunition Comm ,,
II city. at the instigation of using”
era Britt uporg'forthorooow
m tonight and Friday
labia winds.
The liadles' Aid Societyrof idle South ‘
Norwalk Methodist Church h‘
old! meeting at 3 o'clock i
0‘
access in West avenue, murmu-
ternoon. Miss Julia ill. Byxbee would ‘
ed. There was a fail attendance. The ,
purpose of the meeting Willi to arrears
for an entertainment and reception for ,
the members of the industrial imam, ,
the men's organization connected lilth \ I
the church as last June t. c ludustrloi
lioague entertained the Ladlea’ Aid 80“ ‘
cloty royally and they feel that they
should return the compliment. It who
decided that the affair should take
place on Wednesday evening, January
22, at the church. There will be an on.
tertulnment and supper. The officers
of the society will have it in charge. .
The election of officers Or the Ladies'
Aid Society will take place on Wed~
nesday January 29. Reports from the
different committees will be [heard
-LlV£ COD do.
Sloop Flash past from Block Island. .
now lying at Tollee' a Cool Wharf, Wm ‘ ‘
tor street.
' wrarzeasnxar; "Alipsh‘iuud
agent wanted immediately in each of
the following places via: South Nora
walk, Norwalk Westport and Dorian.
to canvass on “Life of President
Roosevelt " (load com mission. ”Ad-
dress Box 572 South Norwalk. ‘ id 31:
WANTED~A crux. 16 mass or
age to work on mangle. Old Well
Latlndry, 32 Havllaud street. 18 It
.. . ...._...__..—..-'—.
WANTED—BY WlDOW LADY, 3
pleasant rooms in South Norwalk for
light housekeeping. Centrally located.
Address Mrs, D 8.. this office. {8 3t
WANTED—A COMPETENT IRON-
er and waitress. Apply evenings with
references at Miss Baird’s School, 53
West Ave. 37 tf
WANTED—R00...ERS, WITH OR
without board. ti Pine St... 30. Nora:
walk. j? at
WANTED-«SHORE FRONT WANT-
ed for New York gentleman; location
must be first class, between Green‘-
wlch and New Haven preferred; water
8 feet at low tide, price not to exceed
i150 000. Address Cash Box 394, 'Bfiutd‘t
Norwsik Conn.
eight rooms. ipp,‘
improvements“
ant location. l-fimon
particulars lndullze at H A
R. Tyler ‘ ”
T0 LET—«SECOND “FLOOR.
‘2";
Center ave. Three room: and attic.
Rent low to single person or quiet
couple. Two minutes’ walk from West
ave electric car line. inquire. on
premises, or at 53 Wesi’dv‘e. W. a S.
J5 tension JAN c.1902 gyro
ges on Meadow a six rooms:
cool ey line passes door, tent. Jill per
month. Apply to E. M Tolles t (30..
Water St, City. iii 3t.
TO LET—FIRST noon, at
Hall Block. suitable for grocery or any
other business. Hanna and. building
lots for sale. Easy payments. Apply
to E. A. Woodward. If I
TO LET-J‘IRST dipole, no. lo
Tolles St. 5 rooms; house Raymond
so, (second from DoyIISt.) 6 rooms;
small house Belden St. (near lily
ave.) 5 rooms. All in first class order.
inquire of John H Knapp 82 Wash”. I
To LET~UPPFJR PART 011'
house No 13 dish street Apply .1.
C. Crowe 2 West Ave. , use it
To LET~HOUord NO: l0 CHNflT:
out so. Norwam. 7 rooms sewer and
water connections. em inquire
No. E Chestnut streetfi‘ W'rdrwnik. crew
Blast ave. dead? it
TO 1.11:4 ROOM APARTMENT
second door. Swartr l Corbett block:
hall lighted, heated I'cleaned: rent
38 For further part1 call at 01.]
Well Cigar Co.. 86 Wbdhlhgfon 8t.
TO LIT—410C813 0' Six ROOMS
12 Lowe street eel: lmWemontii’ 1n-
uulre of Edwin When. 10 Washington
St, So. Norwal k. all If
p, re LIT-HOUSE o. 4 sum
strait, Norwalk. Mien
Arsb’ to a. a. Gold n.
Norwalk Chronicler