I. . NUMBER 4.549. Entered at the South Norwcik Post- Odlce as Second Class Matter. IS IIIIWII IIESI’IIIISIIIIE‘I __..___—- ___._.._.__ t‘nlnnnl Ilninn Finds llenlInnlnn nn Freight Train llniltll nl Mnn- slauglinl nn Twnt‘hnlgns and Has I illl‘llilt Will'l’i Dennis Dowd. of 328 West Portsea street. New Haven. will be arrested on two separate charges of manslaughter, as soon as the warrant can be drawn. This is the result of the inquest held by Coroner Charles A Doten. upon the deaths of Eugene C. Kavanaugh andl George Voppovlse. who were killed in‘ the collision in South Norwalk, Satur- day night. Tile finding of the coroner, which was given out this afternoon. states thot the deaths were due to the crlm-; inal carelessness of Dennis Dowd, the rear brukeman on the freight train. He has sent an omcial notification of this finding to Prosecuting Attorney Wil- liam ll". Ta many. of South Norwalk. and warran will be issued for the ar- rest of Dowd as soon as possible. The finding in both cases is the same. This morning Coroner Doten exam- ined Otto Branmsnn. of New York. who was the forward brakeman on the freight train. Braumann testified that he could not see the switch from his place on the train. and that under those circumstances he was compelled to trust to Dowd. He said that Dowd gave the signal to back up. and be transmitted it to the engineer. Frank 'eller, the fireman on the freight in said that he saw Dowd give the signal to rbuck up. Dowd was sent out of“ New Haven; ‘ not to act as rear brakom'cn on the train but as the was out in tub. and half of it was in the freight yards Dowd was rear brakciuan for the time being. He had only been a railroad man for about six weeks. ’ Coroner Dotell said yesterday that he would probably report his finding to Prosecuting Attorney Tammany of this city and recommend that a war- runt be issued for the arrest of Dowdl on the charge of manslaughter. The inquest which was commenced here. was continued yesterday in Bridgeport. ' A number of witnesses were summoned to tell their stories. None of the testimony differed in any material respect fmm the state- ments given from these men in the Sentinel‘s Wreck Extra published a few hours after the collision. The engineer of the freight Andrew J. Summers. testified yesterday morning that he was the engineer of the freight train standing on track 1 near Wash- ington street bridge in South Norwalk The end of the train was around a curve, so that the engineer could not so the signals at the helm where there was a cross over which would have switched the freight on track No. a. had the switches been properly set. 'she freight was east and Summers who resides in Net York said that he , got a signal from“ one of the forward brakemen and from Dowd, the rear 2 end brakcman‘. to back. ~ Ha reversed his engine and began backing the train. expecting to get over to track three and then proceed on east. He backed about five car lengths, he said. when there was a crash. and the air brakes were auto- matically shut down stopping his train within five feet. * got out of the cab. after shutting steam and went back. Then he saw that a flat car at ,‘ the and of his train had been derail- ed and had ploughed into the smoker on a west bound pacc‘ongu train., He said he examinedl’the switch over which his train should have paced and found that the clgndls were cut against his train. He also found thut the fiat .car would have jumped off” the truck bother the passenger train had boon eraor not. That was bo~ tic c‘witch was set against his I.3e said that Dowd gave. the lsilnnind Prosecuting Ili- Tnmnlnnn in Issue n ni inn His driest 2. I was running on Conductor McCor- mack's train, extra freight 252. l was was on the train at the time of the collision last Saturday afternoon. .We had dropped part of ..Ie train up in the yard on the Danbury side and had gone down across the tracks of the main line with the rest of the train, We dropped live cars there. then went back across the main track. At. that time i was rear brakcman. The lost car was a flat (.ill'. and I was on the top of the next car to the last. We were standing still. i did not give any signal to the bend brakeman or the engineer to back. i am sure about that. I did not see any switch signal there and} did not look for it. I gave no signals of any kind. i did not see the passenger train coming because it was around a curve. Just before we got back to track No.1 l-dld not notice what cou- ditlon of the switch was. i have been railroading a month and a half. This is my first experience. i never work- ed for any other road. i understand how to read the signals. A switch sig- nal stands with the red board straight out means stop. I did not lies the sig- nal. i suppose I could have seen it If i looked. i do not know whether the engineer had any signal to back or not. I did not give him any. This is all i know about it." During the morning Engineer Sum- mers testified that Brakeman Dowd and the head brakeman gave him the wide open signal to back. He did so. and the collision resulted. Several Westport people were on the train. among whom were Mr. and Mrs, George B. Smith. of Saugatuck. who were considerably shaken up. They came home. requiring the servi- cos of Dr. Hitchcock. of Norwalk. miss MS.‘ Allen is ill at her home in Sangu- tuck suffering with a bruised back and scolded face. owing to escaping steam. Dr. Bllrnell. of South Norwalk. attends her. Mrs. John Allen. of Compo, was a passenger on the train. She received a blow back of the car. which requires the visit of a physician. J. Augustus Leos. of Westport. was on the train. on his way to New York to spend Sun- day. He was considerably shaken up. not alter telephoning home that he was uninjured. proceeded to the metropolis. POPPOVISE'B BODY STILL HERII. Relatives Expected to Arrive Today to Take Charge of the Rcmainu. The body of George Poppovlse. the Hungarian who was killed in the train wreck last Saturday. had not been sent away this noon. It was believed yesterday that the brother-in-law of the deceased would visit A. J. Collins and Company' s undertaking rooms and make the arrangements for the remov- al of the body. but he had not arrived last night. This morning a telephone message was received from Ford’s Cor- ners stating that us soon as possible one of the family would nouns hers and take charge of the remains. The family evidently is not very well cup- plied with this world‘s goods and tho expense entailed is quite a hardship upon them. There are five small children to be supported and the bread winner of the family taken away. PIONEER COMPANY'S ENTERTAIN- MENT. Pious" Hook and Ladder Company: of Norwalk enjoyed a program of en- tertainment after the company inept.o ing, lust night. Svec' s orchestra play- ed during the bv‘ening. and Harry Stev- ehson and James Gordon sang. Harry. Mitchell and Winfield Scott recited Rourtins business was transacted at the meeting and Cecil McKay was elected to membership on the honorary list. ~ Refreshments were carved. —+b————-—-ht— GRAOC CHUMI-I PARISH GLIRKI. tartuiniuglll .Dthllmllwmlfl'both Itbccicvcntbannlvcrnry I’RAGIICEI RllN OI NORWAIII fIREMEN Members Rccpondcd Luci Night to Alarm from Dell and Whlltic and Had a Finc Rchcarcal. The four companies of the Norwclk Fire Department held a very success. ful practice run last night about 7:80. The run was conducted as nearly like a response to u regular alarm as pos- sible. The superintendent of the fire alarm system. Joseph J. Cahill, turned in the alarm from Box 28, at the cor- ner of West avenue and Berkeley street. and the big air at the Wilton avenue electric light tution blew Ina tlly. The run was to the Methodist Church all of the apparatus arriving at this point within three minutes af- ter the alarm begun sounding. The hose wagons laid a line of hose, but did not use any water. The apparatus to respond were the Phoenix and Hope Hose Company hose wagons and the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company truck. The engine was not taken out. The Fire Police also responder: 1and tsatiatalned a fire line in the vlc n t o t a root ca. 3' D CAPTAIN MAGNIR REGIONS. But Hope Hosc Company Rc'fucsd to Accept It Luci night. At the regular monthly meeting of Hope Hose Company, of Norwalk. last night, Captain Jumos H. Mugner ten- dered his resignation. The company immediately voted to table it for a year but Mr. Magner refused to allow this to be done, No action, however. was taken. Roast beef and other refreshments were served. WORCESTER SALT TRAIN. Tomorrow morning at 8:46 the lar- gest single shipment that has ever passed over the New York. New Hav- cn and Hartford railroad will go through this place. It will be a spec- ial train of 115 cars of Worcester salt. which arrived in Jersey City last night, and which is being unloaded and transferred to New York today on large floats. The train will leave New York city at 6:30 a. m.. reaching here at 8:45. and will make a special stop of five minutes. MUSICAL AND DINNER GIVEN IN [ASI NORWAIK M'r. and Mra‘Duvld Dickson Entcmin in Honor of Mrg. lda Davenport. of Icnninpton, Vt. A deieuner and musicals were given last evening by Mr. and Mrs. David Dickson. at their colonial cottage in South Osborn avenue, East Norwalk in honor of Mrs lda Davenport of Bennlngton Vt who has been in town a couple of weeks. visiting her mother. Msr. Ida James. The affair was a great success in appointments. decorations, music and cuisine. Prof. Dickson held the baton as musical director, and over a score of the choices productions of the graphophone were rendered to the great delight of all present. The other guests in attendance were Mrs. Tilly Benedict. Mr. and Mrs. Hubbeil. of Norwalk; Mrs. lda James, Miss Millie. Marshall and Thomas Baxter, sister and brothers‘of the hostess. it was midnight before the party broke up. and the merry laughter made the guests think of their school days again. RETURNS HOME FROM ST. LOUIS. Gsucrni Front Pleased with Entertain- ment AooOrdod Vicitorc. General Email Frost returned Mou- day night from St. Louis. where. with Governor Chamberlain's staff, he no tended the dedicates-y exercises of the St imrlc lxhlbltlo Governor Chumbsnrlain and his staff were all in parade being mounted. General Frost acted as aide on the staff of Adjutant General Corbin. of the regular army as leader of the first platoon. The stun numbered seventy. five mounted officers from the differ- ent states. General Frost stated that the entertainment accorded them could not have been improved upon. A number of those who attended com- plained of the treatment they receiv- ed. The Connecticut party had the best of attention and were greatly pleased with the courtesy and hospiv tality of the hosts. MOTOR IOAT RACE. Norwalk Yacht Club to cm Its First Rucc for Powcr Costa, May 30th. The regatta committee of the Nor- walk Yacht Club 'is arranging for a race for, power to, Memorial Day. The members o the South Norwulk Munch Club will be invitad‘to panici puts, ‘. RALPH... lIALI’WIN'O PARTY. Ralph oy-Baldwiu. can of Dr. and Mrs. Winfield H mum. is an. cousins this E g; at It: «or; so. at E 1r. i i 3’23 ASSOCIATID PRESS NIWI FROM“ ALL PART. 0' “II WIN“ IV A IPICIAL WIRI AND OUR Cclcclrophc .‘ Livuc WON ‘ ago today. forty- ' in a train in um city. The illustrated News that time publish- ed the following b'ricf account of the wreck: "Another of thde railroad ‘acci- dents' or rather accidental massacres which have of late become so fear-fully frequent occurred on the morning of the 6th hit. on the New Haven road at Norwalk Conn The. morning express train was udvcnolng at full speed The drawbridge where the catastrophe oc- curred wac opeubd to admit the pas- sage of the clan Pacific and the signal was accord ly lowered Of this the engineer no notice and consequently “the .buggage car and two of the cars dashed headlong into the; , which was than twelve feet-d « So great was the speed that the no struck the abutment on the up to side. literally making a leap of bout 60 feet. The scene which such was one of incred- ible horror. Upwu i'of so lives were destroyed by drown g. But six or sev- on escaped of the who were in the cars. Among th more! contrived to beat their way t after they were submerged. The item of the third car (there were five in all) broke in two. its fragments hanging over the edge. and several of its passengers were thrown Into the stream. The blame appears to have attached to the engineer. since it is dinicult to imag- ine any palliation for lmpelllng a train of cars rapidly at any time over a drawbrldge, while the engineer is said to have been unqualified by inexper- ience for the post which be occupied. Among the dead is Mrs. Fluent. a lady who had been married only the day be- fore. She died in he bridal robes. Her husband escaped onl slightly injured." Two pictures we also published. which are now on view in H. Kriege'r st Company’s window. The water tower which is shown In the upper picture now does dutyuu a burn in Huvlland street. in the lower picture the rec which are apparent in the foregrouu IWMIII the site of the Norwalk Iron or s DEAGON wants DtSiiJNSPECIED Hanchms Gift Prom Doofltscpprc' Cir— cle Rccponcibic for a Pisacant Gathering Last Night. ..—_. c Deacon and Mrs. James E Wlxon en- tertained the members of Doorkecpers' Circle. Klng‘s Daughters of the Nor- walk Congregational Church. last night at their home in West Main street. The object of the- reception was to display the handsome desk recently given Mr. Wixon. through the efforts of this circle. A large number of members were present. and a fine time had by all. There was a short. but very pleasing musical program, consisting of a piano trio. by Miss Wixon. Mrs. Edward Street and Miss Maud Gregory: several violin solos by Mrs. A. V. Heath. ac- companied by Miss Wixon; lively ban- jo solos by Mrs. Street. and after the program Mr. Wixon told very pleas- ingly of the reception of the handsome gift. how surprised he was and how much he appreciated it. Delicious refreshments were served. UNCAS GOAT WAS RELEASED. Barnyardc of Bridgeport Thoroughly Searchcd by Konckapotannuqn, Hayloft. The ranks of Konckapolanauh Hay~ loft was nugmented last night by 67 tramps who were found in the barn- yards of Bridgeport. taken in hand and taught the science of haymaking. One of the features of the test was the goal of Uhcas loft. of South Norwalk. which was taken there in a special cage yesterday morning and hop un- der strict guard until it waarol last night. Companions from Schugticoko tribe of New Milford,‘Nulatuc tribe. of New aatuck. Slammerhassett tribe. of New Haven and Tounlic tribe of Waterbury were precept. The instruction wuc given by the chief hsymukeru of Na- tatuck Hayloft of Naunutuoh. and Un- cas Hayloft of South Norwulk. lasso were fresh from the barnyard and ar- rived in Bridgeport with their pitch- forkc covered with buy. After a high fence had been arranged Jabout the yard of thc local huylofi.J .L. Cleve- land William Walker. Charles Heisler. B Plump and Harry Bane were placed iutheoaclosnrcandthegoctreleuucd. No casuallieu resulted. and after their «cape they were further taught that hayinuklng is a cclcncc.. ’t knowing the initiation u was panel! in the bonnet hall. m IBDDOI' . STIIBIIUUUS own . os‘Isnaron. ill’PillTlilI Ildnnnnell in. the Insulin lntn Snnsnlillntinn » of line Bit” It the Healing ianIifnllllnsinIdnn---- SnntlI Inlunlll ls Unnninlnns Against the Scheme Pinpnsnd in Some Nnrwnlllflitinnns ‘ The opposition to the consolidation of South Norwalk with other sections of the town into one city was of the most strenuous character yesterday. at Hartford. One hundred and five rep resentativec. composed mostly of the legislative committee appointed by the Council to oppose the consoildw lion bill prepared by the Norwaik com- mittee. and representatives from East Norwulk. Rowayton and West Nor- walk. appeared before the committee. From Norwnlk there were thirteen representatives. including the three attorneys: Dr. Tracey. John J. Walsh, Leo Davis. J. B. Hurlbutt, ira Coles. Harry Rider. E. S. Adams. Charles Church. Samuel Lynes. George Ella. James Hubbell, Eugene L. Boyer. Gould Hoyt and Editor Thomas. of the Hour. . The hearing lasted about two hours. the time being consumed in taking the testimony on both sides. the argument being deferred until nextl-‘riduy. Ex-Speuker Light protected against the hearing. claiming that the DUI was of an adversary character. find that proper action has 'not been taken in advertising and other legal proce- dure. The committee decided that it would proceed with the hearing. Attorney Hurlbutl took only five minutes to explain the bill, wulcn was a substitute for the charter printed by vote of the town meeting. and contain- ed some changes at a character nec- essary to cover the whole ground, such as Board of Health. continuance of town court, and changes of some of the boundaries. in answer to questions by Attorney Light. Mr. Hurlbutt stated that the city at large was to have power over all matters pertaining to the present town. He said the water systems Would be appraised and remain the property of the sections at present. owning them until the revenue had paid all their present indebtedness: then they would become the common property of the town without any al- lowance for the present equity in them. alsaid, no provision had been made for e library properties but it was intended that they should be at the disposal of all sections, provided the expense was born by all. No compensation was to be allowed for present ownership. and no change was to be made in school districts. No pro. vision was made for a Board of Appor- tionment and taxes were to be laid as they are at present by town meetings. Asked if he thought the present Town Hall would be adequate to sou. commodnte the voters of the town. Mr. Huributt said there should be: erected a suitable municipal building. Headmitted all town meetings had been called in Nor-walk. He also ad- mitted that no meeting had been held for favoring consolidation until after action had been taken on division. Auk ed if he propoccd to take library and water phperty without consent of sec. lions now possessing them Mr. Hurl- bult said: “We don't propose to ask your conceal to take your water works. We'll take them without your consent. by condemnation proceedings. Leo Davis attempted to show that by the new else or about 36.090_would be saved, but w an questioned by Mr Light as to the additional ofiodrs that would be necessary in the seven bar. oughc he got spunky. and us Mr. Light bored his questions into him‘ he cquirmed badly. Mr. Hurlbntt tried to come to his rescue, but Mr. Light insisted that Davin answer the once tlon. “Youucc. " said r. Davis to the committee. “Mr. Light is not will- ing to receive tho ihformution when it is adored." Mr. Light replied that he would like an answer to his queu- consolidation because he believed it best for Norwalk and he was con- viuced of this from what he had heard Mr. Light say in favor of consolidation. He believed the people ought ,to say whether they Wanted to consolidate or not. Representative Donovan asked MI Tracey if he had suppmted the cou- solidation of Mr. Light. or if he could mention one person who did. Mr. Donovan said he opposed it. and not a soul in Norwalk supported it. Mr. Light asked Dr. Tracey if he was in favor of forcing South Norwalk into consolidation againct the wishes of the people of the city. The doctor tried to evade uniwering directly. but was compelled to say that he favored enforcing consolidation on sections, whether they wanted it or not. Mr. Light then introduced his wit- nesses, saying they were even then in too large number to be separately questioned. He asked those opposed to consolidation to stand. and every member of the delegation stood. Mr. Light then asked the following gen- tlemen if there had been any change of sentiment since the efforts for dl~ vision began, and if consolidation was opposed: Marshall H. Tolles and William E. Marvin. of East Norwalk: George W. Bryan and Daniel Wickc, of -‘ Five Mile River: Mr. Hits. of West Norwulk'. George H. Traendly. of Mid- dle Five Mile River. and Messrs. Wil- liam H. McMahon. S. C. Palmer. A. Blanchard. Otto Barthol. W. w. Les- ter. 1). E. Disbrow, Franklin A. Smith C. Swartz. A. Graham. Robert Pear- son and others. of South Norwalk. All were most emphatic in their state- ments that there had been no modifi- cation of the division sentiment and placed special emphasis upon the fact that there was the most unani- mous opposition to consolidation. i?‘ A. Smith was cross- -questionsd by Mr. ilurlbutt. and asked if he had read the charter. He replied that he had read a part of what was published. Mr. Hurlbutt asked what he objected to in it. and Mr. Smith made one or two statements. and concluded with the re- mark that he was suspicious of .nny- thing that .came from the. source that the charter did. Arthur C. Wheeler then stated that he was born a consolidationist. had al- ways been and always expected to be one. and that be believed the whole op. position sentiment to consolidation was included in the delegation pres- ent. This statement was greeted with dcrluion and biases. during which Mr. Wheeler cut down. The chairman than declared the 3% closed. The arguments will be u out Friday at 2 o’clock SECTION MEN RETURN TO WORK. . The members of the Nor-walk gangs of section men who went out on strike Saturday afternoon and Monday. re- sumed work this morning, under the direction of Foreman Joseph and John Monaghsn. William Callahan and Patrick Smith. The four tracks of the road are now being carefriily patrolled. so‘that if any attempt is being made to .meddlo with the rails. arrests will promptly follow. The police of New Haven. Bridgeport. South Norwalk and Stunt. ford are cooperating with the railroad force in advancing the interests of the public in this particular, so us to such attempts at train wrecking cc :hut at Sound Beach, on ‘Sunduy oven- ng. SCARLET FIVCR DPRIADING. The epidemic of scarlet favor is up- 81 idly growing in South Norwalk.. it ,has 'hrokn out outside the limits“ of V‘buingwmtnshlectoulobci bliss-tar fresh north to northwccl Wind! an oust. or asks u on ctlon. and tells you I facts: you WHOM AND WHEN TOUW MARBY: rlage, dlIvorcsc. conr insss speculation. family troubles. suits changes children. reuniting use aratéd. etc. adapted for. 25c and 60c. 13 Washington St. Carnegie Hall. will continue his Vocal Clmc in . city. notwithctandlng rccldunoc rciil - South Nowaik Tr 'wshrllun “rolls Ic'r. Partly cloudy tonight m on ) oppression II I m“ Know revs om vans DEN... R‘IAI rm World? mu Inc also Palmict and Card Rcudcr. ‘ slip is c a TURAL MEDIUM. um l.ruth Tells your age occupatlon, who are true and false; wm‘ gives advice on Micro I tship, health. he will tell you what trbde buclnocu or profession you in Satisfaction Ignaruntsed to all. Ibo So. Norwceiu Hours from 9 a. m to S p. In. ALFRED ROLLO. .- New Yer " cl to Now Vol-k. PIANO TUNING. 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