Cmeh Names Sta . Several Officers of the Ihird Infantry lie-ap- pointed—Rev. Romlily f. Humphries is Chaplain—— Some Resignations and Discharges Colonel Gilbert 1.. Fitch, command-I ing the Third Infantry. Connecticut National Guard, Itas announced his se- lection of staff ofiicers, and they have been approved by General Russell Frost and Adjutant General George M. t‘ole. Rev, Romilly F, Humphries. rector of Trinity Church. as was an trounced in the Sentinel several days ago, receives the appointment of chap- lain. The officers are as follows, the date of appointment dating from De- cember 4, 1903: Adjutant—Captain William A. Pratt. of Stamford. Quartermaster—Captain Everett E. Noyes, of Stamford. Commissary—First Lieutenant Char- les W. Bucklee. of Hartford. , Paymaster—First, Lieutenant Fred- erick P. Wood, of Stamford. Surgeon—Major Frederick Schavior, of Stamford. Assistant. Surgeon—First Lieuten- ant John H. Evans, of Norwich. Inspector of Small Arms Practice—- Captain Percy H, Morgan, of Poquon- ock Bridge. Chaplain—Rev. Rcmiily F, Humph- ries, of South Norwalk. Charles E. Wing, of South Norwalk. has been re—appointed regimental ser- geant-major. Lieutenant Mceiier'. Resignation. The resignation of Second Lieuten- ant Charles C. Mueller, Company D. Third infantry. has been accepted, and he has been honorably discharged from the military service of the State. to date December 8th, 1903. . Captain Howard .l. Bloomer, com- manding Company D, is ordered to warn the members of" the company to appear at. the armory, and nominate by ballot without dcbty. a second lieuten- ant. ,.... . ...., ‘ Staff Officers Dilehargiti. The following staff officers of the. re- organized Third' infantry, Connecticut National Guard. have been honorably discharged from the military service of the state by reason of expiration of term of commission. to date December 4ht, 1903: Regimental Adjutants—Captain Wil- liam F. Bldwell and Captain William A. Pratt.‘ Battalion Adiutants—First Lieuten- ants John A. Prince, Albert P, Ware. Robert N. Burroughs and Frederick P. Wood. Quartermasters—Captain Percy H. Morgan and Captain Everett E. Noyes. Commissary—First Lieutenant Char~ les A. Thayer. Paymasters—Flrst Lieutenants Wal. ter Stapleton and David Flagg. Surgeons—Majors Frederick Scha- volr and John J. Russell. Assistant Surgeon—First Lieutenant Charles L. Banks. Chaplains—Rev, Charles P, Hall and Byron U. Hatfield. TEACHING FOREIGN BORN CITI- . ,ZENC. _ a .. ~ . Excellent PM“. Icing Made by EHO Do As a. First-cisss‘p is being made by the lecture library committee of the D. A. R..t doll is making plans for interesting ,our foreign-born citi- zens in the ”hi ry. government and policy of the t: States. The com- mittee is p "rt a list of books printed in thgpglfibflrlan and Italian languages, which will contain many very interesting and instructive works. These books will Ioon be placed where they may be borrowed. With them will be placed one of the circu- lating libraries loaned by the state. The latter are published in English. The committee which has charge of this meritorious work comprises Miss Angeline Scott. Mrs. F. W. Gerard and Mrs. Christian Swartz. RAN IN FRONT Of A HORSE. Little Mary Monaghln In ured During Recess at Franklin hoot. Mary Immature little daughter of Mr. and Hrs.th Monnghan. of 43 Lowe street. was quite badly hurt during the recess at the Franklin street school; yesterday.‘ .Tbo little girl ran out. from the grounds into the street directly in front,“ a horse driven by Frank Sherwood. of the Central Food Company The horse knocked her down and the prht of the horse‘s shoe was left on her The little girl was taken to the. once of Dr. H. C. Sher-er who found that she was not hurt seriously. Mr.,8her- wood ,tbsn”tir‘ovo her to her home In , No to the driver II? of the‘socidout. as it h "“ "ulokly that itwas impossi e to prevent it. WILL VIOIT LINCOLN COUNCIL. .Shipman: flat bouquet. stirrer w w. i’w ct .., i "MVP“! fr‘Fi‘l‘“T“"'F‘.‘VWf~ 3"" NTINEL. AEIOOIATEO PREOO NEWS FROM ALL PART. OF THE WORLD IV A OPECIAL WIRE AND OUR OWN OPERATOR. Entered at the South' Norwalk Post~0fiice as Second Class Matter. umboidt lodge. 8. of If. iioids Semi-Annual Election John Neugcbausr Chosen President for the Twelfth Term—Refresh- manta and Music After IusInsss. The setni animal election of officers of Humboit Lodge, Sons of Hermann. shone, was held last night, and result- ed in the choice of John Neugebauer for president for the twelfth consecu- tive term The other ofilcers selected were: Vice-president«Charles Wusteman. Summary—Adolph Drake. Financial Secretary—Gustar hangs. Treasurer—Carl Schaub. Trustee, 18 months—Henry Stodler. Conductor—~Charles Kosmetsky. Inner Guard—Anton Haubler. At the conclusion of the business one member was initiated, and several applications for membership were fa- vorably acted upon. The lodge now has forty-four members, and its finan- ces are in the. best possible condition. a handsome surplus being in the treas- ury. Gustave Lange favored with sev- eral vecal solos. which the members mttcb appreciated. and refreshments were served. The Installation of officers will be held on the second Tuesday in Jan- uary, and there will be an entertain- ment. followed by a supper. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. (‘HARLES 1.. AYRES. Charles L. Ayres, who died Sunday at his home in New Haven. as the re sult of a shock he received last .Iuly. was known to the older residents of New Canaan. where he was born in 186. He went to New Haven when 19 years of age, anti after being clerk in a dry-goods store for nine years he became ticket agent for the Consoli- dated road. He was for three terms a Republican member of the Board of Selectmen. He was long prominent in the Sons of Temperance. and was iden. titled with the university: extension course of lectures. Besides a widow. who was Miss Frances A. Colburn. prior to the marriage. Jan 9, 1871. there survive Mr. Ayres two sons. Carlos L, Ayres of New York and War- ron B. Ayres of New Haven. Mrs. James N. States, wife of the general ticket agent of the Consolidated road. is his sister. MRS. RIi’i‘ll A S'I‘Ri’liEbsUN. Mrs. Ruth A. Stephenson died yes- terday morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. George P. Allen, 43 Ste- vens street. Danbury. She was sev- enty-nine years of age and had been a long iilltl putitnt sufferer. She was born In Ridgefield, but spent much of her life in Norwalk. She was the wife of Morris Stephenson, who was for many years proprietor of the fam- ous Norwalk Hotel. They went to Dcnbnry about twenty-five years ago and bought the residence at 43 Stevens street. Mr. Stephenson died about twenty years ago. The funeral will be held at the house Friday morning at 10 o‘clock and the interment will be in the Norwaik cemetery, FUNERAL OF JAMES MOCKLER. The funeral of James Mockler was held at 9 o'clock this morning from St. Joseph‘s Church. The great pop- ularity of the little fellow among his playmates was shown by the large number of them who gathered to pay their last good bye. to him. The Rev. Dr. Maher officiated. The pallbearers were Joseph Cavanagh. George Cous- ins. Frederick Kuch, Thomas Collins. William Lynch and Stephen O'Brien. The fioral tributes were handsome. Among them were a large heart from playmates of the deceased; large cres- cent from playmates: pillow marked “James.” from S. P. Club: pillow "Jim- mie." from the Misses Katherine Lynch. Elizabeth Lynch and Miss May Miss Sadie Keogh; cross, white. chrysanthemums. Miss N. E. Ryan; white cbryaanthe' mums. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan. George Singer. of Boston Store; chry- santhemums. The interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery. FUNERAL OF DAVID F. HUN.. The funeral of David Floyd Hunt was largely attended this afternoon from his late residence in South Main street. Rev. W. W. T. Duncan. pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, of- ficiated. and paid a deserved tribute to the life and character of the deceas- ed. There were a number of hand- some floral tributes. The pallbear- era were John Greenwood, Joseph Vroom, James A. Brown and John W. Powell. Mrs. Frances Heath-Eaton sang several appropriate selections. The burial was in Riverside Cemetery. MRS. SAMUEL J. WOODRUFF. News has been received here of the death .of Mrs. Samuel J. Woodrufi'. of New Haven, formerly Marjorie Olds. Mrs. Woodruff was sixty years of age. The funeral was held this afternoon. CHALLENGE TO “RED FOX." Opportunity Offered to Test His Cpoad As An Oyster Opener. James Robinson. aicoicred gentle- man from New Havohl'who is now om- played at the NWAOyster Com- pany's opening plant, as an opener of the succulent bivalves; issued a o - longotcday. through The Sentinel. Rodliox" Wilson. the championopol- er of the Itate. Robinson claims “ill been openatleast throcorfour dip- :gs 0; ””1“?" an hour. and has back- w o w cover a 30 "ti-5w to Saw ‘E’. are an ace of the march wut mugged after thus"en to scoop . e conditions ' ' at that tlmsaiao. itinoadwm¥tm “Rod Ina” is My rm conclusions with Robin“, ba- Ilevos that be can host an N . . . M... ~ stand: ARRIVAL season. a. souru uoawstx. court. WEDNESDAY. DEC. 9. .903. lentil/lush Recitation Inferspersed the Various Courses at the Banquet of the Connecticut Mayors‘ Association at the Hotel "00" One of the pleasantest features in connection with the quarterly meeting of the Connecticut Mayors‘ Associa- tion, in South Norwalk. yesterday, d'flR the banquet at the Hotel Clifford did the attendant exarcises. Between .‘ncb of the courses on the elaborate menu there were musical and literary numbers or very interesting responses to toasts. There was some regret at the absence of President Homer S. Cummings, of Stamford. and Vice-president Taylor, of Bridgeport. both of whom were nec- essnrily detained by business matters. ieneral and Ex-Mayor Alexander Har- blstm. of Hartford, was selected as toastmaster, and he performed the honors as only he knows how to do, giving each artist and speaker a witty ntroduction, and punctuatlng the din- ner with tiroll remarks which kept everyone in the best of humor. anti .tided 'materially in making the event (be great success It was. The opening number was by Harry Pepper. who was in excellent voice, and sang with fine effect Bittmenthal's "My Queen." He was most enthu- siastically encored and responded with the familiar Molly Bawu. He. was accompanird on the piano by Ed- ward B. Mauville. Town Clerk Herbert R. Smith was called on three different times, anti on each occasion had an original compo- sition which called forth many cont- piimtnts from the assembled guests. lie was one of the successes of the gathering. At intervals during the dinner there wrre addresses by Attorney .1. Belden tIurlbutt. of Norwalk; Mayor Bryan Mahan. of New London; Mayor Sam- uel Bassett, of New Britain; Attorney John J. Walsh, of Net-walk: Mayo.- Eleet Ferdinand B. Smith, of Norwalk; victor W. Ferris, of South Norwalk: Ex-Mayor Arthur C. Wheeler. of Nor- wallt': Postmaster Edmund E. Crowe. of South Norwalk; Mayor Charles L. Glover. of Norwalk; Mayor John J. t‘avanagh, of South Norwuik; Mayor, Ignatius A. Sullivan. of Hartford: City Clerk Joseph R. Taylor. of South .Vorwaik; Mayor C. T. Driscoll. of New Haven; Ex-Mayor Cyrus Beckwitb, of New London; Ex.-I.ieut. Go. E. O. Keeltr, of Norwalk. and Ex-Mayor James 'I‘. Hubbell. of Norwalk. Nearly all the speakers referred to the good accomplished by the Mayors’ Association. and the members were urged to stand by one another, and it was believed that much would be done for the benefit of the state by the or- ganization in the future. ‘ Many com- pliments were paid to the admirable addresses delivered during the morn- Ing. by Eat-Mayor Drlscoll, of New Ha- ven. on “The Government of Cities," and Mayor Sullivan, of Hartford. on “Good Government." it was the general Verdict that they were the best ever heard at any gathering. 'lne South Norwslk Municipal Electrical Works. the first of the kind in the state, was also highly praised, and many of the oficlals favored a similar institution for their own cities. At the visit to the electrical works the mayors took a deep interest in everything that was going on. The modern plant, including dynamoes. en- gines. boilers and. other machinery were thoroughly inspected, as well as the books, accounts, rates. etc. Sev- eral of the mayors took data concerning the charges for light and power in South Norwalk. and expressed the in- tention of presenting them to their municipalities in the near future. Su- perintendent A. E. Winchester explain- ed everything in detail as far as time permitted. and the visitors were fa- vorably impressed with the electrical facilities of South Norwalk. To Dr. J. Milton Coburn, of South Norwalk. the energetic secretary and treasurer of the Association. is due much of the credit for the success which lttended the session hero. He worked indefatigably and left no (lo?1 tail uncompleted. He was the re- cipient]: of many compliments on the manor in which the meeting and ban- quet were conducted. The expense of the dinner was borne by the may- ors and ex-msyors of Norwalk and South Norwalk. it was voted. Just before adjourn- ment at 6 o'clock. to accept the invi- tation of Commodtrro and Ex-Mayor James D. Smith. of Stamford. tendered at a previous meeting of the Assoeia- fitm, to hold the next meeting with him in Stamford. This will be in June. and already.tbe members are making plans for the gathering. ................_..__ MORIAL LIBRARY ACIOCIATION. Members are notified that the an- nual meeting will be held this Wed- nosday evening at 8 p. m. for the doc- 1km of officers and other m, in new rooms of the Association on West avenue. Full “We is re- i “I" 0“” ‘ Gifford. Yesterday After- D —NORWALK HI'ETORICAL AND HE- 0. Mil bouncii Chooses Officers for Year * John Murray Namod’for President and John J, Myiod fchIco-prosidant —-tnataiiation3 in January. Bishop McMahon Council. Catholic Benevolent Legion, held a meeting last night and elected ofiicers for the en- suing year as foil : President»John urray. Vlce—president—tha J. Mylod. Secretary-P. H. Buckley. Coliseum—P, J. Kearney. Treasurer—John Henry. Orator-William J. Lynch. Cbancc'lor—John McGlone. Marshall—James McSalIy. Guard—Owen Gormau. Chaplain—Rev. William Maher, D. Trustees~John Callaghan, John McGlono and Patrick Buckley. Rep. To State Cortncll—-—John Mur- ray. Alternate—John J. Mylod. , These ofiicers will be. installed on the second Tuesday evening in Janu- ary by State Deputy Owen A, Reilly. The committee which met Sunday afternoon who a committee from the Catholic Club, to talk over the federa- tion of these two organizations. report- ed progress and was continued. ——--—-i—-—— Retention In Lochwood’s Hall len tiered by Colonel and Mrs. f. St. John lockwood to their Son and Daughter -———Many Guests who Were Present Colonel and Mrs. F. St. John Lock- wood gave a thoroughly enjoyable re ception last evening at Inckwood‘s Hall. in honor of their daughter. Miss Julia Belden Lockwood, and son, Fred- erick A. Lockwood. The occasion was a decided social success and was In ev- ery way a delightful affair for [liOht fortunate enough to be present. The reception of the guests occupied the time from 8:30 o'clock until about 9:15. when dancing began. excellent music for this feature of the evening being furnished by Wheeler and Wilson or cbeatra. of Bridgeport. The Receiving Party. The receiving party consisted of Col onel and Mrs. Lockwood and Miss Lockwood, and Mr. and Mrs. irn Col . Miss Clementine Cbolweii and Miss Merrlt. the latter of Stamford. Costumes and Decorations. The costumes of the ladies were very beautiful and varied, and combined with the many pretty young ladies and the carefully prepared decorations. the scene was a truly enchanting one. The light on the whole was softened by the placing of pink tissue paper around the incandescent globes in an artistic man. ner. The stage, too. had a pretty ap- pearance. and had previously been dcc- orated with rubber plants. bay trees. patms and other greenery by Florist Robert G. Hanford, while the members of the orchestra were grouped about among the plants. DeKIyn. of Norwalk. catered and ser- ved a delicious repast during the inter- mission. The program of dancing consisted of twenty dances with two extras. and was concluded shortly before 1 a. m. The floor had been carefully prepared and was in excellent shape for the tripping of the light, fantastic. The Guests In Attendance. During the evening those in attend; once included Mr. and Mrs. ira Cole, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert E. Bishop, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Bourne. Mr. and Mrs. Sey- mour Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Reed G. Haviland. Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Han~ ford. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Axel Hars- trom. Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Lock- wood. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mossman. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Newkirk. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Tripler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Van Buren. Mn. G Elliott Brown. Mrs. Clarence F. Osborn, Mrs. Samuel L. Weed. Miss Sally Betta. Miss Clara Betta. Miss Florence Baldwin, Miss Helen Swarta. Miss Lucretia Sanger.‘ Miss Miss Marjorie Bishop. Miss Rita Clark, Miss Nettie Comstock. Miss Lina Hill. rMiss Alyce Gregory. Miss Mai O. Cur- tis. Miss Anna Cole. Miss Marion Ver- nam. Miss Alice Colo. Miss Clara Cous- in. Miss Lottie Woodward, Miss Chol- weiL Miss Msriposa Taylor, Miss Ethel Wilcox. Miss Stella Austin and Miss Grace Street. of Barton; Miss Helen Rogers. of New Canaan; Miss Louise Merritt, of Stamford. Messrs. George L Woodward. Gilbert Bogart. Barry Cousins. Frederick A. ,llla. Joseph B. Ella. Jr.. Ross Burch- srd, George E. Curtis. Spencer S. Ar- ams. Thaddeus Betta. Captain Howard J. Bloomer. Chester 3. Benedict, Major or. Louis W. Imam. Charles Miller. Howard H. Mosslnsn. ii'ietcber H. Montgomery. K. W. Mansfield, Charles W; Rogers. Frank Sherman. Whitam Shelton, on C'. Swsrts, Nelson Taylor.,i Wiimot. Harry Shor- wood. of Wnatport; Edward 8. Austin and Drum Quscksnbush, of Dorian; ’Chsriea Lockwood uni Henry Nevin. of Stanford. sxctss new on solemn on. so. mono Doc. . 9.——'rho mt has stunned to remit the noise so: Ola-also oii.withthsob- Helen Osborn. Miss Emma Lockwood; Frederick A. Hill, Rutherford B. Keel- ‘ Mancini From Death l. Knapian. of New York. Stood at Division fence at South Norwallt Depot While Work lrain Passed ——iiad His Clothing iorn off What is considered by railroad men anti others who witnessed the spectacle yesterday afternoon, to have been the narrowest escape frotn death that any- one ever had. fell to the lot of T. Kap- lan at the Smith Norwalk stations of the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad. Mr. Kaplan represents u clothing house in New York. and had been in South Norwalk for some time past se- curing orders for his goods. About 2:15 o'clock, yesterday, he was standing on the east-bound platform waiting for a train. when he saw Is- adore Gottlieb, the North Main street clothier, on the west-bound platform. Mr. Kaplan attracted his attention. and then stepped to the fence which pre- vents people from crossing the tracks and entered into conversation with Mr. Gottlieb, Both men were apparently so interested that neither one heeded the approach of the work or gravel train, which was passing to the east- ward. The engineer from his side of the train coulu not see Mr. Kaplnn. and us the train Went whizzing by several of the horrified spectators, who noticed his perial set up shouts, and someone started for the business center with a story that a man had been ground to pieces. Such was not Mr. Kaplan'a fate, however, for be retained his pre sence of mind, and slung as close to the feuc?» as he was able while the train went by. There was scarcely two or three inches to spare. and the back was torn out of the man's cost by the loco- motive. and his hat was blown off. He was a badly frightened individual as be emerged to the platform after the train had passed. , one of the brakemen on the train signaled the enginerr and the train was brought to a stop, but later it proceed- ed to Bridgeport. after Conductor Bean ascertained that Kapiau had not been seriously hurt. The latter says he does not care to repeat the experiment. as it is taking too much of a risk. It would hardly be supposed that there was room fora man to stand between a train anti the fence. UNCAS TRIBE. I. O. R. M. Great Activity in the Organization at the Present Time. The adoption degree was conferred on seven candidates at the meeting of Uncus Tribe. Improved Order of Red Men. last night. The tribe will work the warriors' degree next Tuesday night. Committees were appointed last night to make preparations for the an nual masquerade to be held in Febru- ary. in Music Hall. The floor work will be the finest ever witnessed in town. Alfred Brown was made chair- man of this committee. The. committee appointed to take charge of the New Year's night social to be given by the tribe. reports that all arrangements have been made and that a good time will result. A public raising of officers will take place some time in January. GAVE THE DISTRICT SCHOOL. South Norwalk Baptist Church Had a Pleasant Entertainment. A very appreciative audience greet- ed the District School at Blueberry Corners. in the South Norwalk Baptist Church, last night. The committee the teacher. and the unsuccessful arr plicants were all in their places. Some of the scholars were absent necessitat- ing the omission of some good points, but taken as a whole the memory of the District School is a pleasant one. The Ladies’ Association had hand~ kerchiefs. aprons and other fancy arti- cles for sale, under the charge of Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Siauson, and candy un- der the care of Mrs. Dr. Boutweii. The cake was in charge of Mrs. H. P. Mor~ gun and ice cream in charge of Mrs. Frederick Lyon and Mrs. Fred Pfizer. —.—.—_:__. ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. A Sunday School entertainment will be given at the First Methodist Sun- day School Room this evening. for the benefit of the Benevolent‘work of the School. st'7:30 o'clock. No admission will be charged. but a silver collection will be taken. The program includes piano, comet and violin solos by the. younger members of the School. as well as vocal music and recitationa. All are very cordially invited. NORWALK CLUE EMOKER. Arrangements have been about com- plated for the smoker to be given tn the Norwsik Club next Monday even~l ing. The Jerome May Banjo Club. of: Bridgeport, will take part. as will also . W. C. Barry. the humorist. and Chester H. Benedict: baa-o. A luncheon will be 1 served. The smoker is for the mom- ti tiers of the club and gentlemen out or town gusts; ' BRIGADIER LAMB T Brigadier Lara POREOAET. Rain or snow tonight and Thursday: fresh to brisk northeast winds. tr creasing. WEATHER Rejected ior Slashed Sweetheart and Sister Tragedy Nsar the Candas Rubbsr Works. In New Haven, Today-— Razor Used by the Man. NEW HAVEN, Dec, it—Augered bo- causo his attentions to Miss Jennie Sui- lo had been rejected, Guiseppi Dinenna. of 101 Haven street, badly slashed the . faces of both Jennie and her sister. while the two girls were on their way to work early this morning. The two girls had arrived within a half block of the Candee Rubber Com- pany shop. where they are emp.oyed. and were turning the corner of Wal- lace anti Green stree.s. when Dinenna jumped out from behind a building. and with a drawn razor threatened to cut Jennie's throat. Her sister Louise made a bold attempt to hold the man. but he turned upon her and slashed her across the face twice. As she releas ed her hold, the man again sprang at Jennie and after once cutting her, be- came frightened at. the crowd that had been attracted by the girls’ screams. turned and ran. Although one. of the girls. Louise, is cut very badly. neith- er of them is fatally hurt. ‘ MISSED SMALL SUMO OF MONEY. American Paper Pail and 30x Com- pany Catch Guilty Party. The American Paper Part and Box Company, of Norwalk. has been int...- tng small sums of money from its safe with exasperattng frequency of late. and as a result Chief of Police Bradley was consulted. The chief told the firm to mark some bills and they would soon learn whether their suspicions were correct, They did as directed, and this morning Chief Bradley was notified that the marked money was missing. 'ihe chief donned citizen's clothes and paid a visit to the factory shortly before noon. A young employee nam- ed Nathan Bloomfield was called up to the office and asked how much mon- ey he had in his clothes. He promptly replied that he had “.50. The chief asked if he was positive and he replied that he. was, He was then asked if he would submit to a search of his clothes, readily agreeing. In the watch pocket in his trousers were found two marked $1.00 hills. which the firm identified. Young Bloomfield. who is sixteen years of age. apparently was very much surprised that this money was in his pocket. and very strenuously de- nied that he had taken the money. Refusing to acknowledge his guilt, he was taken down to the Water street police station, by the chief, and he will probably be given a hearing this afternoon, before Judge Lockwood. Finally at the police station, Bloomfield said that he did take the money. He wept bitterly for a long time, and evi- dently was very repentant for his act. He claims that he has been in the concern's employ six years. The company would, it is said, not have made any complaint. had be ac. knowledged his guilt, President I. Tani, of the company. and the young man‘s father. who is al- so in the company‘s employ, visited the police station this afternoon and held a consultation with Chief Bradiey. Young Bloomfield’s mother is ill, and this concerned him ctmsiderably. as he kept continually moaning: “What will my mother do?" it Is not thought that the court will deal very severely with the boy. -——Best flour per bag 650. Joseloff. REAR ADMIRAL CHERANDI DYING STRATFORD, Dec. 8.—-Rear Admiral Bancroft Cherandi. U. S. N. (retired). is dying at his home here from diabetes complicated with ncphrytls. His phy- sician does not expect him to live the day out. Admiral Gherardi was retired in 1894 and came here. He was taken ill about four weeks ago, but his condi- tion did not become serious until a few days ago. The gallant officer was a native of Louisiana, being born in 1832. He was appointed to Annapolis in 1846 from Massachusetts. His most distinguished services were during the Civil War. when he was attached to Cunninhatn I Miss iva liiiy Secures the five Dollar Gold Piece at the Exercises in bank- iin Assembly flail—Pre- sentation by f. A. ferris An occasion of special interest oc- curred at the Franklin assembly hail. this morning, when the award of the .ive dollar gold piece annually offered Dy Miss Mary A. Cunningham for the most scholarly essay, took place. The epic assigned for this historical prise was “The Passing of the Stage Coat-It." The compositions were sub. .nltted to fill examining and award committee, made up of Frank A. Fer- .is, Miss Mary Dibble and Miss Sadie tnbhle. This award was to the writ- :r or Number Six. This months F. A, Ferris. in be- half of Miss Cunningham. addressed the Franklin pupils. making the award. His remarks were heard by the schol- ars with much interest, and showed his happy faculty of both interesting and inspiring youth. His words at the conclusion to the entire group bf six young lady pupils who contented set- forth- how all were medal win- nets—each had tried, had the discip- line that comes front effort. each had succeeded. All had submit- ted the fruit of labor, and what we do for ourselves is that which truly edu- cates. ' He pleasantly referred to the Chrlsh mas day as one only of the three hun~ tired sixty-five, one when largely our wishes for gifts were satisfied. The other days we as a rule obtain what we earn. This occasion, the. winning of this prize. was one that resulted from effort." from competition. In closing he graciouly presented the author of Essay Six. Miss Ivt Tilly. of Room 0. with the 301d piece. Miss Cunningham pleasantly added a word of encouragement, after a song by the pupils. Sayeral visitors wore present and on the platform were trot, committee ofaward. the. donor of tie prize and Mr. n‘erris. j- -» The marching of the puplifi and the singing of the school were favorably commented upon. ~Klmona Party and Chinese Wed- ding at S, Nor. Congl. Ch. tonight. WANTED—BY LADY. FOR SAL- ary and commission, men and women. For particulars call at 14 Franklin St. Thursday, Dec. 10. from 9 a. m.. to 8 p. m. A”- _. d9 1t WANTED-A GOOD FAMILY ironer. Apply at the Crescent Laun- dry. d9 8t 'wA—N'reo-wassmo -- TO an done at home. Enquire at 117 Water St. K. L. d9 11: and Well furnished. warm rooms with or without board, 6 Crescent Terrace. d9 it WANTEERBOD maturation room with heat. by a young man. Ad- dress Room. Sentinel Office. d8 3t WANTED—HOUSEKEEPER FOR small famlfy. Enquire of F. BoyIstou. 14 Lowe street. cor. Hamilton avenue. South Norwalk, Ct. d? at FOR SALE. the Atlantic blockading squadron, and on special service. He was made com- 5 mander in 1866. From 1889 to 1892. he ; was in command of the North Atlantic; Admiral Gherardi was the son of an Italian. who had married the daughter . of a relative of Mr. Bancroft, the his- " torian. station. ‘ . PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE GOES .TO COMMITTEE. i WASHINGTON. Dec, 9.—Mr. Payne. chairman of the committee on way and l means, reported when the House con-l venod today. a resolution providing: for the reference of the President's message to committees, and the House went into committee of to whole, with Mr, Burkette (Nob) in the chair, for its consideration. COLONEL BUTLER DICCHARGED. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.. Doc. 9.— The Supreme Constant” reversed the! decision of the lower-court in the case of Col. Edward Butler, of St. Mull, convicted at Colombia. Mo, in October 1902. of attempted bribery. and dis- charged the prisoner. . ”M " REMOVAL. " T REMOVAL—DR- a.‘,.c._sama announces tbs unseat of his' ales and rsaidm from 38.10 Washing-l tonBt.tcNo.tWashhaaon8t..ccr-i nor Spring street. Telephone oonnsc-. on. do St W BUSINESS NOTICES. . A. RUBBER. PRACTICAL LIN?- Pspsrflsnsor and mates «barium. Address “hon L;,,_M d ,_ '0’. i raiser manual! lupus. , tug mill, Danbury, Conn. inquire of Isaac Armstrong & 00.. Danbury Ct. ‘ d8 of. FOR SALE—SALOON, STOCK AND- fixturss, excellent locality for - business. Call or write "G. F." 3 Un- ion street. 1. d8 it ‘. m.. TO LET. TO LET—5 ROOMS AND BASE V mant, Rowan St.. Ehst Norwalk. both in goodvcondltion. Apply to John H. Kathi). 82 Wat 8t. (IO It : TO LET—FURNIOKID Emilia. all Improvements, bath and hosted. 08 ’ South Main street. So. Norwalk. TO tar—rrss'r races 7'! woos- ward Ave.; first floor I rooms. It Woodward Ave. rent 38.00; homa‘ , and building lots for sale. Apply to E. i A, Woodward. tr TO LET—HOUSE. 81 QUINTARD -... prom 1" avenue, laundry and all in Can be soon at any the, Jacob Linxwotllor. FOR RENT—FROM “PT. 1. 0 hair of old post clam 45 Wait hours on Mass. ‘ t! m LOST. _ " pa its-nits mus-sf»: . Prizodoard Again ‘ ' WAN'rso—-so.ortnnat3,w PLEAS- .. " roa ante—At: ran MACHINy i cry of a sash. blind, door and mouid— . ‘
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