«an.
IS THE flHflIliE
., BEEN Illil
Congressman From New Lon-
don Named on the Thirty-
seventh Ballot, Taken This
Morning at 2 O’clock—~Fighi
Lasted Twelve Hours—For-
mal Election will Come in
the General Assembly Next
'Tuesday
HARTFORD, May 5.—~Congressintin
Frank B. Brandegee, of New London,
representing the Second district or
Connecticut, was chosen by the repub-
lican caucus of the general assembly
as successor to the ante United States
Senator Orville H. Matt, the honor
coming to him at ‘2. o‘clock this llltil'll-‘
ing on the 37 ballot after a coiitiiiu-
()llS session of twelve hours. as the
den‘iocrats tire iii the minority of the
legislature the formal election of Mr.
Brandegce next Tuesday will be, in
effect, a ratification of the action of
the caucus. The choice of Mr. Brainte-
gee is a pleasing one to the republi-
cans of Connecticut as he was a very
close personal friend of the late. Scint-
tor Plait. Mr. Bi‘andegee‘s nomination
was made unanimous and he accepted
the honor in a. brief speech.
The choice of Congressman Brande-
gee was indicated at the count. of the
. .- ballot when Representative ’1‘“-
son, one of the tellers, sprang to his
feet and moved that the nomination of
Mr. Brandegee be made by acclatiia-
tion. lie was ruled ottt of order as
the vote had not yet been counted.
The vote on the 37th ballot was as
follows: Whole number of votes cast.
23ft; necessary for a choice, 1‘10.
Brundegce .............. 1248
McLean ................. its
l’aige .................... 10
Hill ..................... it
Paige's Speech.
There was great cheering on the an-
nouncement and it was letl by Senator
Fesscndeii, Representalive. 'l‘llson
moved lliat the nomination be made.
unanimous and it was seconded by
Senator Baltic. who said that he was
grateful for the appreciation of those.
who stood by him so gallaiitly.
(Continued on Sixth Page).
EX-CHORISTER’S MEETING.
“——
Committee to Arrange for Association
to Join in Men's Clubs Rally.
A monthly business meeting of tho
ex-Choristers‘ Association of St. Paul‘s
Church was held last evening at the
Berkeley Street. Chapel. There was no
entertainment program. btit the rector,
Rev. Weniyss Smith, addressed a few
words to the members.
Refreshments of sandwiches.
and coffee were served.
The meeting appointed a committee,
consisting of George .I. Cavanagh. Har-
ry Hubbell and Edward Merritt, to
make arrangements for the coopera-
tion of the. ex-Clioristers with the otb~
or men’s clubs of the town at the big
joint meeting to be held at the. South
Norwalk Methodist Church. the latter
part of the month. .
_____,__._____.A
TO JOIN onANo ARMY.
cake
Spanish War Veterans Witt Become
Associates of Douglas Fowler Post.
About ilt'toen ,nicmbcrs of McKinley
Command, Spanish War Veterans.
were. present last evening at the nicel-
ing of the. (:oiiiiiiuud, at the Armory.
It was voted by those present to ac-
ceptithc proposition of Douglas Fow-
ler Post, (i. A. it. of South Norwalk.
that. they become associate members
of that Post. This action will in no
wise affect the. present status of the
iotniiiatid. which continues to be a
distinct organization, as formerly.
The bloating vhtcd to accept an in'
vitalioii of tho llcv. Romilly l“. Hum-
phrics to attend a service at Trinity
Clllll‘t'll, Sunday eyening. May 28th.
when he will preach a special memor-
ial sermon. The members of the Coni-
mttiid and of Douglas Fowler Post. will
attend in it body.
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
James McQulllan, of Maple Street, Ar.
rested on Complaint of His Wife.
James McQuiilnti, n Maple street
man, was arrested yesterday afternoon
on complaint of his wife. Owing to
the absence of Judge lfldwnrd M. Lock-
Wood. who was obliged to gt) to Watch
bury today on legal business, the case
will not be tried tttitil tomorrow morn-
. trig.
Mrs. McQulllati claimed that her
spouse want on a tirtinken rampage
and assaulted her. This is the first.
case to come up before the Norwalk
Court since the appointment. of Leo
Davis as prosecuting attorney.
OENIOR CLASS RECEPTION POST-
PONED.
Out of respect to the memory of it.
til: Flinn who wen a member of
not year's graduating class and very
highly regarded by all the. High
School the social gathering which had
been planned for the Franklin assem
iv boll tie-night will be postponed un
til Watercolor. ii. m.. next, by vote or
thoi'fidtith Norwaik also School.
Poat~0mco as Second Class Matter.
Entered at the South Norwaik
"st." Pilot'sititttwn ‘
DANCES IN THE ARMORY‘
Hundreds of Young People En-
joyed Social Function. Last
Evening -— Iesse Furnished
Music
Though the armory door is roomy.
It wus tilted to overflowing through-
out last evening, at the dance of St.
I’tutl‘s branch of the titrls' I“I'lt‘lltlly
Society. lith‘l‘yllllllK was carried out
In It pleasing number. so that the
hundreds of guests htid an enjoyable
evening. In addition to those who
participated Iii tripping to the Inspir-
ing music, many viewed the pretty
scene from the balcony. The atten-
dance was much greater than was an-
ticipated. though it was assured iii tid-
vance that the affair would be a stir-
ecss. liq nbotit 9 o’clock, 300 dutie-
lng orders had been given out.
The function was iii active charge of
Mrs. (.‘. Ii, Coolidge, who Is acting
branch secretary. She was assisted by
Artlitir t‘lilttani and Harry Sterling.
who conducted the floor management.
(in the dance program were thirty
uuiiibei‘s, consisting of the. waltz, two-
smp tiiitl caprlcc. latest music for
which was played by Jesse‘s orchestra,
tne iiittsicuus oecupied a booth at one
corner of the. hall. 'I‘Iielr stand had
been prettlly decorated with potted
plants and drapery.
'l‘lte litllt‘t’nicisscs of the dance were
Mrs. Wesley M. Niblock, acting
branch secretary. who is now iti Arizo-
iiii, Mrs. (‘.. ll. Coolidge, Mrs. William
A. Pryor, Mrs. Charles J, Hill. Mrs.
Irving t‘. Smith, Mrs, Levi .tttiil'ol‘tl.
Mrs. Hillllltt‘l‘g, Mrs. John Curtis, Mrs.
M. IC. liouton, Mrs. Ii. (l. Nash. Mrs.
John (Yi‘tiwt‘tird, Mrs. D. Gould. Miss
l-luit-liiuson, Miss lt'lllow_ Miss Emily
t‘otter. Miss Amelia Williams, Miss
Laura Pollard and Miss Cornelia Ray-
tiiotid. .
lit-side being: grittifyiiigly sitccessfu
front a social point of view, the finati~
cial revenue will be considerable.
The proceeds will be for the treasury
of the society.
The ticket otlicc was in charge oi
Dwight Smith, uttti William A. Myth
took tickets at the door. The coat
room was presided Oth‘ by Harry Sbu»
felt and James Smith.
Delx'lyii. of NDI'thlk. catered
served ice cream, cake and soda.
and
MISS GU DE’S RECITAL.
Last of the Series Given at Her Home
in Grand Street, Norwalk.
The last of a series of piano recitals
was given by the piano students oi
Miss ldlliati (little at her home. In
Grand street last evening and was s
most pleasing and instructive affair
The pupils were assisted by lllt
Messrs. Frank M. Sturtevaiii. Clarence
Arnold and Master \‘l'illctt Cliillllt‘i',‘
violitiists, who added greatly to tlit
pleasure of the evening. as did also
Earle lloskitis and Harold Muriay
who favored with mandolin selections.
The piano tiuiiibers, including solos.
duetts and tries. were played iii a tunn-
iier to reilect much credit upon both
teacher and student. At. the close at
the pi'ottraiti light refreshtiients wert
served. Those present included:
l"l()l‘('ll(‘te Bray. ldtliel hoe, Marion Mut
ray, llelen Miller, Eva Wolfe. Elsie.
Murray, Cecilia Quittncr, Marie Wolfe.
Willa Miller, Mary Szepskowsky. hliti
tile. ()ldeiischltiucr, Minnie Wolfe, Esth-
er Joseph, Louise Uldenschlagcr ant.
Charles Wilson. ldarlo Weed. Norton
Benedict, Arthur Hoyt. Earle. Ilosltius.
Willett (.Ihliiiiery, Frank Sturtevttnt
Clarence Arnold and Harold Murray.
INJURED IN DOG FIGHT.
intended ’for Scrappy Canines.
'l‘ivo dogs started in to make things
lively at the cafe of the. Imperial l>lo<
let in Railroad avenue, Wednesday
night by indulging in a lierce light with
each other. While the argument was
waxing its hottest. a colored titau pick
ed tip a chair and started to use! It as
a Weapon with which to separate the
frantic combatants.
The man's aim was evidently interfer-
etl with by excitement of the moment.
tor Instead of hitting where be aimed.
the chair landed solidly on the bridge
of William i’nrpttrt's nose. Parpari
went to the office of Dr. Jean humor»
tier, where the physician closed the
wound with three stitches.
FELL AND BROKE ARM.
Mrs. Stine B. Meeker Sustained at Ser.
loue Accident Last Night.
Mrs. Silas Ii. Mt-ekcr‘l‘ell at her
home, 17 chtport avenue, last night.
and broke her right arm at the elbow.
The injury. because of the patient'tt
advanced use. is a serious one and
will probably keep her laid up for
quite a long time. Dr. Jean Dumor-
tier. who was called, reduced the frac-
ture and dressed the injury.
Mrs. Meeker. hon not been in the
best of health for quite a long time
and her lllltll." friends tear the outcome
of the accident.
“Mn...“
ARRANGING UNION OHURCH SER-
VICEG.
A meeting of the committees from
the South Norwalk Methodist. the
South Norwnik Congregational and the.
South Ntirwtillt Baptist citurciicv. re-
garding union services during the built-
mor. watt held last. events. but no limit
decision was reached. It is possible
that such a plan as may be found one
lnfactory to all will be worked out b"-
foro Sunday, otherwise. in all probii.
ity. notliln in the way of definite a .
lion will to, taken before next we
Thursday.
VENING‘ ~
AIOOOIATID PRIII
NEW. FROM
HIDSIPENHI.‘ .
[ill B‘HIMMIH
Sfiflillll Hllllfil
Everything was Harmonious at
Last Night’s Meeting of the
Building-Committee—Lowest
Estimate Submitted by the
Horton and Heimingway
Company, of Boston
it had been anticipated that the ties
stop of the committee, which Is My
lug to build the Union school District's
new grammar school last night, to up-
on bids. would be even more lively
titan the last session. at which Com—
tiiittceinan Adtiuiu raised such a coni-
motion, but last night Mr. Adams was
not present, anti all his contentions
which had been raised at the last
meeting were allowed to go by tlth
fault.
The lowest liidi‘or tlie.ctinslructioii
oi‘ the school complete was The llor
ion and Hemingway Company, of lies-
itiii, the concern. Willt'll is at present
building the new railroad station at
Bridgeport. A meeting of the com
uilttce. which will iii all probability
award the contract, will be held to-
night. and it its generally assumed that
llortoti and Hemingway will receive
the contract.
Tilt“ meeting was called to order at
4: if». (‘linii‘iuau Alden Soliiiatis. l‘tlch-
:trd ll. Golden and Christian Swurtz
were present. Mortimer M. Lee was
detained lll Hartford at the senatorial
caucus. anti Edwin Adams was not
present,
The minutes oi" the last two meet—
ings. April 25 and April ‘28. were read
.tiitl approved,
Mr. Golden moved that the bids be
.iptiietl and the motion was passed.
Secretary Swuriz lllt'il read the bids.
The bid of William ll. Smith for
the ctttiiructioii ot‘ the building was
for $37,802.58, with a reduction from
that amount of $3.250 for heating and
ventilating. .
.b‘nIi-cont unopened“.
ll. W. ‘ r. carpenter work.
The JOIN-.5 gtlott-likiss t‘o., pltiinb—
iiiu.
l"lillll\‘ t‘, Villl Scoy, bcutitiir. tiuti
_\‘tIllililllIlI-',.
It}. It), lot‘liziiii. ptiiiititia.
i’crcy Ii. Fertis. electrical wiring.
Ii'or gable, add $150.
lt‘or dry closets, $350.
Ilrit'vui'ti brick. $1.200.
(‘oppcr cortiiccs, ett-.. $820,
llUl'ltlIl it llt‘lit‘llithily. ot' liostmi.
$.‘il.itl7. not including heating. Heat-
ing, $3,253. Total bid. Sit-i350, includ-
.tig dry closet systetii with plumbing
as per alternate. ,
Willi front gable add $650,
(‘opper instead of galvanized iron
coriiices. glitters, etc.. add $600.“
Exterior of Harvard brick, iadtl
$1.200.
Rock face asblut', add $075.
Harvard brick i‘ziclng, add $3.100.
The liltl of William Ii. McMahon
was as follows:
Material and labor for school
complete .................. Stildtttti
llcduction for heating and vcu‘
tilatioti .. ................. $3.252
Waldroii & Riordai‘i's bid:
School ...................... “3.26253
Heating .................... . it
Total cost ................ $40,514.58
The bids for the heating system
were its follows:
Frank C. Van Scoy. South Nor-
wulk ........... . ........... $3,0tih'
.loiics. Hotchklss & 00., Nor-
walk ....................... 3,195
The lloynion Furuaco (Yo, lion-
ton, Mass. risen
Albert ll. Franklin,' lloston.
Must-i. ...................... 4.270
W. Ii. Smith. South Norwulk... 3.2.30
Ilorttiti & Hetuiiiwuy. llostoti.
Muss. ................... 3.252
Wuldron & Riordan, South Net'-
walk .................... 2.25:.
PEOPLE DAMAGE DOLPHINS.
Penalty for ‘80 Doing in $50. and Ar-
renta May be Made.
Light Keeper Frank Lassen reported
this morning tlitit there has been coit-
sltlerable trouble recently in regard to
people climbing tip on the dolphins
whore harbor lights have been placed.
These pt‘l'HOIlfl carve their names in
the. wood work and nointitiien lint-r.
fore with the lamps. There is a pen
ally of $50 for thin offence, of which
825 goes to the Informer, Mr. IailHM‘ll
says that it will have to be stopped or
there will be some arrests made in
connection with the nuisance. He,» anyn
that several of the dolphins have suf-
fered n that‘ Way recently.
W
SCAD-"FOLDING GAVE WAY.
limit Laminar. a New York than em-
ployed in putting tip the sheet metal
ceilings at the new Deccan building in
Monroe street, sustained a severe tall
Wednesday, by the breaking of the
support of a scaffold on which he was
working. A companion cecaped are
hurt. Laminar had one of his ankles
sprained and he received a severe
sticking up. It. was necessary for a.
physician to attend hint.
W...
WILL' LEAD ORENECA BAND.
The Graham Band has net-tired the
services of 'l‘. B. Glover. of South Nor-
watk. as director. Mr. Glover was a
”former director of the band and they:
_ are fortunate in «curing but services.
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IMBROVEDIN HEALTH
Feels the Nioed of More Best
and is Still in the Tombs—-
Smiths Cases to be lie-sub-
mitted
NIGW YORK, May b.~r-~Nnn I’Ltlltil"
sii's condition was much improved to-
day, Her recovery front the almost.
coiitplete breakdown. which followed
the failure of the Jury in her case to
tigtee on a verdict early yesterday
morning, began yesterday afternoon
and has progressed steadily. Site ar-
ose today at the usual hour iii appar-
ently good health and spirit and ate. a
hearty breakfast. That she had not
fully regained her normal health lie-
caiiie evident. however. when she ex-
pressed a desire to retire attain ini-
tuediutely after breakfast. She wtts
very tired, site said. and ilcoded anoth-
er hour of steep. She did not wait
even long enough to open the letters
which came to her in the morality.
tiiiiil.
There was a big bundle of letterrt
for the prisoner today and with u. tiittit
ber of picture postal cards. One of
these, which bore a, Soutbbriticc,
Mass, postmark. was from a woman
who signed herself. “R. 'I‘, I3." It
bore a message urging Miss l’ttitersou
to keep up her courage and to " lie.
tramp to the last.“ Several other cards
ltrottttlit itiesstiges of ti similar nature.
Judge Foster, iii the court of (It-ins
eral Sessions, today quashed the. lit-
dictnietits charging; conspiracy against
J. Morgan Smith and his wife Julia
i’uttcrsoii Smith. llc gives the district
attorney pcrtiilssiou to re-sulitiiit the
case to the grand jury. The Smiths
were arrested in Cincinnati and are
now in the 'l‘onibs prison here.
While the, indictments against the
Smiths were quashed, they will still
remain iii the Tombs pending the de-
cision of the district attorney as to
whether hr- will rc-ttubiiilt. this case
to the grand jury.
lii dismissing the indictments, Judge
Festt-r seVerer criticised the grand
Jury, “The tiiliiutts of testimony show
no evidence whatever of conspiracy on
the part of these defendants." he
wrote. “The grand jury has no right
to find ttti ludictiiiettt where there Is
no evidence to support it. I can on
l_v explain the fact that ati indictment
was found on the theory that the de-
fendants. who Were without the state,
were it ‘txkld no. withcssos iii an llll]lt)l‘--
tttiit c: .e. The Kl‘llliti jury forgot both
the laws and their judicial poefititiii
and feeling tiint the end justified lltt‘
tut-tins, indicted the defendants that
Illi'} Might be brous'lit here by t‘xll'il'
ditioti," t‘ouiist-I for the Smiths said
that after 24 hours be will move for
their discharge if the district ttttoi'»
ucy ittts not by ttittt tiiiit- decided to
resubmit the case to the grand jury
titid liked the Illm‘ to do so.
Nan l‘tittersoii was tolti today by
lit'i‘ :tttoiucys tliai. she probably would
not be released on bail before Moti-
duv.
WHERE THE $100 WENT.
Rev. Mr. Davis Says Mrs. Raymond
Got Contents of Can.
Tin» Rev. James W. Davis. of the
Advent Christian Church, of East Nor-
walk. iii the superior court. yesterday,
denied tltat undue iulluciice had been
used to cause the late Everett Wheel-
er to deed certain valuable real estate
over to his adopted daughter. Mrs. Stir-
ah ltayiiionti, instead of leaving it to
his wife. The latter. Mrs. Agnes A.
Wheeler, is suing Mrs. Raymond for
$2,000 damages. The suit has been
on trial since. last week before Judge
Sliuiiiway.
Mr. llavis said he was in the room
with the. late Mr. Wheeler when the
deed iii question lititl been signed. He
stated that Mr. Wheeler was of sound
mind at the time, and Wanted to leave
lils adopted daughter "Sadie“ some pro-
nerty because his conscience had
been troubling him for fear all of his
pi-npert. would go to his second wife.
The witness stated that Mr. Wheeler
had $545.07 in the bank. which he also
desired to leave to Mrs. Raymond. (inc
hundred dollars which was hidden In a
batting powder can. be commissioned
the minister to find and give to Mrs.
lluytiiond to pay a ”sewor assessment."
Mr. Davis admitted that Mr. Wheeler
very generously gave him the sum of
$50 for the church anti $50 for him-
self. because they had often prayed to-
gather.
Mru. Wheeler a few days previous
in the trial, practically accused the
minister of taking the Stub in the link
lug powder can for himself.
NEW CANAAN BARN BURNED.
”a...“
Structure Owned by William Fisher
and Worth 820,000 Deltroyed.
NEW 'CANAAN. May that large.
barn. the property of William Fisher.
ol‘ this place. was burned to the ground
today. causing a lone estimated at $20..
000. Tint burn is can of the lnrgcnt.
Ill this section, being over 100 feet
long by 75 feet in width. in it were
stored farming Implements. machin-
ery and a‘lnrge amount of hay, oats
and straw.
The volunteer lire company of this
place tild good work in preventing the
littities from spreading to outbuildings,
some. of which were very costly.
«SOCIETY RBOITAL.
Mitts Katherine Ruth Hoyman. pie-
titi soloist. with the Boston Symphony
Orchestra. the Kneisei Quartet and
with Mttdtttn Soinbrich will aim a
cancer at backwoods iteti."i‘ueaday
May it. at it n. m.. anointed byern.
Byrnedvy. contraltn. Tickets. 75s..
for tattle at W F. W‘ Itot'ol.
«a; i
, where the
on
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till
[it [till
Fill Elli Mill 1
SEBIINI] [Ell
Goes South and Hopes to En-
counter Nebogatoit’s Second
Division —— Fast Japanese
Cruisers 'and Torpedo Boats
to Cripple or Destroy Czar’s
Ships
S'I‘. PE’I‘ERSBURG. May 5, 1:55 p.
in.~—Adnilrul Ilojestvensky. according
to a high titival authority, has sailed
south to meet the division oi“ the Rus—
sian set'oiid [Pacific squadron coni-
iitatidcd by Admiral Nebogatoil’. 'I‘Iic
admiralty has information that u Jap-
aiiesc division of fast. cruisers and tor-
pedo botit destroyers was sent south
for the purpose if possible of crippling
or llt‘sll‘ti‘yllig Nebogatot‘ifi ships before
they could effect a junction with those
of l'tojcstvcusky and there Is reason
to believe that the Japanese took up
a position iii the Straits of Suiuln,
through which Nt-boiztitoil‘ originally
intended tti make the into
the North Stu 'I‘licre. is also reason
to believe that Ncliogutofi' tlt'st ap—
proached the Straits of Narnia. but
finding them too \\'t‘ll--flllili'tlt.'tl. put.
about and headed iioi'tliwaitl for the
Straits of Malacca, his division luck-
iug tIir protection of last cruisers and
being at a great disadvantage in meet-
ing torpedo boat attacks. The admi-
t'ttlty expresses titticli gratification at
the fact that Admit-til Ncliogtitoi'i‘ llrls
ettccesstully matched the China
but upptcclattis that the composition of
his division renders it putttcularly
vulnerable to a swu‘t adversary, espec-
ially as the crew's of his ships bare
not had the training in maneuvering
or the target, practice which Admiral
Rojestvt usky's crews littd \vliile oil the
Island of Madagascar and the anxiety
here will only be completely relieved
when it is known that a junction has
lit‘l‘ll t‘l‘lt‘t'itttl,
'l'be ltuss today announces that (‘llll‘
taiii tilztdo (who was Admiral ltojctst-
\'t‘llt~‘tk)"hi___§hlfif madman
Noitii Hen incident and who recently
was appointed 'to special service in
connection with Vessels navigating
rivers in the theatre of wart. has been
made a staff captain.
RAMON, I'llt'lllll‘l‘liillil, Mtiv It.-r~'l‘lic
Russian division iivar IIoti—Kolie Bay,
a short distance north of Kaniranli
lltty, was, May 2nd, preparing to leave
its iiitiorintzs the following day. Atl—
inirul ltojt-stin'iisky liatl lltt‘\'l(lll.~l,V Iti-
ltu'itit-tl tlte I“i'cticli authorities of its
proposed departure.
'l‘tiix’ltl. .\I:t_v 5.“*~l‘(ll)lllill‘ attention
is now centered on the presence of the
second Russian I’ttciilc squadron iii
French waters. While the assurances
,of France relating to the Killlll‘illlll
iiuy incident were generally accepted.
the later discovery that the Russian
ships continued their stay at Ktitnraiih
tiny. and then entered btlier it‘reiicli
ports, has created a feeling of keen
disappointuioiit. rapidly growing deep-
ly resentful. The local press charges
France with tutti tttltli anti repeats the
demands. for independent action tipoii
the part (ii' the Japanese government.
The collsri’vtIIIVe element is awaiting
France's response ln‘t'xplllll‘rllittll. hop.
ing that that government will finally
expel the Russian rear admiral, Ito»
jl’HIH'llFlil', from its waters.
t.‘ll0NS'l‘Al)’l‘. May ii.—»—’l‘lie Russian
passage
battleship Sluva (which has been un-t
dergoiuu repairs) left her dock todui’
for it triul cruise which will last it
few days.
S'l‘. I’Iti'l‘l'ZItSllllRG. May nw’l‘hc
Russian armored cruiser tlt'otiioboi, it
is announced, has left Vladivostok.
'FELL AND snout: i-IER NOSE.
Daughter of Dr. Ben Meets With a
Mishap at Bridgeport Court House.
White walking down the steps front
the county court house Iii lzlridgetnirt
yesterday morning. the. four-year-old
daughter of Dr. Dwight ii. Benn. of
South Norivalk, fell and broke her
nose. lii‘. Bean is a witness iii the
case of Wheeler vs. Raymond, which
is being tried In the Superior Court.
The little girl was attended by her
father and another physician. who was
with him.
OBITUARY NOTES.
FUNERAL OF It. 1’, FIJNN.
The funeral of ltobert Franklin
Flinn. who died suddenly yesterday
will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o‘clock. from his into home, 25 Fair-
ilcid avenue. liev. Lewin Ii‘rttnh
litieli. I). I).; will ottlciutc. anti may be
assisted by Rev. Gerald Hamilton
Heard. of Bridgeport, a former, put-dot
of the deceased. lititl tinder whom be
united with the South Norwnik Con-
gregational Church. Mr. b‘ltiiti‘n death
was due to paralysis of the puounio
gastric nerve. -
ADENDROTH-BATEB
'l‘ at marriage of Mine Viola Frances
Batch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
notes, of Norwalk. to William 0. Alien
droth. of New Britain. took place it
Hartford yesterday f‘crnoun. Mr. ttti
Mrs. titties will rouige in New Britain.
groom ls employed.
BERMUDA RIOTING PHEvnN't‘t‘“
"JAMIIJTON, licriuitdu. .‘dtiy tow-1“
knowledge that violence on the put-t
of the striking dock inhalers woul
tiring tinned troops has prevented rto .
int. 'l'he strikers are still out.
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Scanl
tintll m
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EN TIN EL.
ALL PART. OF THE WORLD IV A BPEGIAI. WIRE AND OUR OWN OPIRATOR.
i MURDER. FIRST DEGREE
I .
Was to Have Been Sentenced
This Morning. But Council‘
Made Charge Against Juror‘
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ROCKVIIJE, hitiy ti.-~~v'l‘hc satin
‘ tent-o ol' It‘l‘llllli Sherrie. who was yes-i,
tertluy convicted in the Superior:
,t.‘ourt of tired degree murder. was t0
'liave been passed at the opening of
court today, btit was postponed until
this afternoon by Judge Robinson in
order to give Attorney Scharton, jutt—
Ior counsel for the defense, time to
.substutitidte his allegation to the el-
fect that. Juror Savage used written
notes. On this allegation; counsel for
the. defense asked for a new trial, it.
is also alleged that the verdict was.
against the “weight of evidence and;
that Francis Pinney. another of tlic'
jurors, talked with an outsider regard-
ing the case.
An attempt will be made, to producel
Juror Savage in court to answer to
the charge made against hitn by the
defense.
- M'KIBBIN COMPANY BUSY.
of Vending Machines.
The (I. N. McKibbin Company has
so largely increased its otttpiii of auto—
matic vcii‘tiitig iiinchitics and has such
a large number of different kinds of
vending unit-titties that it has been de
citieti to discontinue the general work
of the concern and devote the entire.
plant and force. to the iiittiitit‘actitt'c oi'
nutotiiatic vending machines entirely
in the tuttire. Notices to this effect
have been sent. otit to some oi‘ the cus-
tomers oi the concern.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE PARTY.
.w.‘L._...
Mrs. F. St. John Lockwood Entertains
a Company of Friends.
Mrs. F. St. John l.1(.ltlll\h't)titl entertain-
ed a company of friends at it very eti-
joyttblo progressive ettclire party yes
terdtty afternoon at her home in East
avenue. Luncheon was served.
The first prize was awarded to Mrs.
.l. ’I‘Iioi‘tiboti I’t‘owitt. the second to Mrs.
t‘. A Weed. the third to Mrs. LeGrntid
ilctts and the fourth to Mrs. W. F.
lilslitip.
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE-«AA CHEAP WORK
her». incu‘re A. Hill‘l'lN, Raymond
tttt‘tui. ‘ lll3 {it
FOR stilts: -- I’ANSY roams.
llt‘tllilii‘llbitlltl exclusive varieties. $3
per l00. Address F. Sclirader. Darleii
tioiiii. m3 3t
FOR SALE-“TWO SMALL l-l()l'S~
es located In East. Not'waik, price
eleven hundred tor both, One, half
tan stay on lll(ll‘|,E’.ilL','0. James 1%, Hub
bcil, with ilubbcll & Staples. a2t‘i it
' enorassiouAL.
REMOVED FROM till SUt i‘H MAIN
street. Matlaiii It‘rances Murray has
retiioved to 5 Elizabeth street, out-
door from the Clifford and Will be
pleased to see all her patrons and oth-
ers. Electrical i'ncitil lllilltt-‘tlttt‘, scalp
trt-titiiiciit ttiid all blemishes removed.
Parlor floor. Strictly private. Pupils
wanted. Consultation free.
MISCELLANEOUS.
WORKING PARTS on 1905 RAM-
bler engine easily inspected. Unneces-
sary to crawl under the. automobile.
C. L, Barker, Launch Works.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY—MRSA‘V.
.l. Wilcox announces- tiitit she has es-
tablished an employemeut agency at
I3 Hatiford place and can secure worlt
for all clan-en of applicant: ill ti
‘ TO LET.
TO RENT-«ROOMS FUR liitlll'l‘
....._.._..W__—~m. .
Hflflflifl till
sist drcsstraker.
iii Quititard avenue,
A't'lll‘ old baby.
Apply (‘Vt‘llilllt4. Mrs. ll. l~‘. Andrews.
in West avenue, South Norwalkjud .‘it
WEATHER FORECAST.
Fair tonight and Saturday. treah
easterly to southerly winds.
TWO CENTS.
am...” m...
l Hlfllflll
IN IIIHIEN
i
Assaulted a Servant Girl. Who
‘ Was Unconscious tor Twenty
Minutes and Then Proceeded
to Ransack Residence of C.
S. Palmer, the Groceryman
A tnaii en‘s bicycle, who is thought
to answer the description of one who
was seen in Daricn on the day of the
robbery of the John P. Altman place
early this week, appeared In Darien
late yesterday afternoon.
at the home of C. S. Palmer, in Mans-
field avenue. a grocer, member of the
lie called
firm of Palmer & Monroe, where he
fnttnd a maid servant. Mary Campbell,
fifteen years old.
He asked tier for some soap amt
when she refused, be pushed his way
into the parlor and struck her, leav-
ing lit-r,tiiicotiscious. When she re-
covered her senses twenty minutes
later the bunny in her pocketbook was
iiitssiug‘. together with jeiwlry and
other valuable articles from the house.
She sent a small boy to notify Gro-
cer Painter of ill-3 robbery, littt. before
the boy had reached the point. of his
story the robber passed on a bicycle
and escaped. He has not been found.
DIED.
FLINf~i~~AT SOIYTH NOR\‘.’ALK.
t'.‘oiiii.. May 4, i905, Robert Franklin
Flillll. only son of Litrctitla F. li‘linn.
aged l7 years. seven months and five
days. Funeral from the home of his
.rtiiidotirctits, Mr. utid Mrs. Franklin
A. 'i‘olles, L’t’i Fairi‘lcltl avenue, Sunday
afterouoii. Ma) T,'nt 2:30 o‘clOck.
WANTED.
WANTED»A MMii. FUR G DNER~
cl housework. Gt'ceiilioi'ii preferred.
Wages, $11 tirst month. Address Box
ii, (futiitoti. Conn. ' m5 3f:
WANTED~ ~ SSIS’l‘ANT BOOK.
keeper. one snappy and bright. willing
to work and with experience. Apply
promptly (7. a: K. (‘0.
WANTED-«COREMAKER ACCUS-
toitied to beavv and light work. Ad-
dress (I. S. Macdonultl. Room No.
istltin lott Nassau street, New York.
mi 31;
WANl'ED-r-Motildlldlt ACCUS-
toiiicd to lietivv and light work. Ad-
dress. (i, S, Macdouald. Room No.
1830. 150 Nassau street, New York.
mi 3t
WANTEDMGOOU SEWER 'I‘O AS-
Cail ready to work.
hit (it,
WANTED
iCXl’ERllunCED
bands. also learners on lndies‘ shirt
waists. Steam power iiiacbliios. steady
work. good pay whole your,
person or by real.
Pticiilc street. Stamford. Conn.
Apply in
to Max Roth, 757
WANTED~~A NURSE, FOR ’l‘ut)
Must itivc references.
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WANTE D—~O I’EllA'l‘UltS, EX PERL
cuced and inexperienced on catnbric
underwear. Steady work. good pay.
Apply at once, The Eastern endor-
wctir Mic. (‘0, Water street and
Stetiiiiboui Place. South Norwnlk.
m1 tit.
housekeeping. eentrnllv located. mod-
ern iiiiprovcniciila
Sentinel oliice, Nlorwuik.
month, with or without board.
Ii. A. Crow. it lililzulietli street. nit til I
I
TO RENT—“FOUR ROOMS 38 HUM-
iiiit. street. inquire on preiiilees.
liltl tit.
TO LET 4-: littliFld,
Place. Inquire Mrs. A. W.
'I‘uyior I’Ittce.
.MW.....
‘ro naurmlruitnti otter: run-
mii iii.
a“ . a w... _-.. . .. ...
tilslied rootiitt. till itioderu Improve-
ments. inquire i‘l fittestuttl i-ttl‘t"t'l.
South Norwalk, Conn. iiiz ill
T0 RENT A NINE ittttiM HOUSE
with all itiulurii Itum'tivctiicuts. First
street. and Cove avenue, Emit Norwuik.
Inquire tii‘ lioltert .ioselovsky. trim
avenue. icast Norwnlk. out at
”on...“ n. “mm..." was. ..
To nanrwrwo ammunition
mania, centrally located; all modet-n‘
direct from world‘s
. tiitinttfttcitirm's.
‘nntl Napoleon, tit; and $22. not cunni-
ch at $25
'i‘AYtAlIl tee.
llul‘tfl“". ‘ walk.
uue. Itaat Norwaik.
paired and nhnrtiened.
Oil Hint/Fit rcpnlrcd and cleaned. Lawn
mowers. blue, Flame oil and gasoline
stoves new and second hand. for sale.
Send postal today and i will call for“
and deliver.
”a. .u
it U St NESS N OTICES.
PROF. ARNERw—A BORN MEDIUM,
Address itooms, , a medium that tells facts. names and
nil“) in ldates.
business.
To LETmONIII ()R TWO liARtiI‘} days longer.
pleasant furnished rooms, all ltiiprthmtititl $l.tit)il.
Illrn.| Norwulk. -
ifxpittlns all points on love and
Tests free. Will read a few
Open Sunday. It‘ce ride.
I? Elizabeth street. 30.
.m...“ “um-‘9‘.» - ...
SAVE $10 To 515, NY ORDERING
lttrtost bicycle
Famous Elam King.
and $30. Illutiinp guaran-
l’osttil, Jun. (1. liress, South Nnr-
, mi lit
”M...“ m. ......... . .u mum..- ...... A -g—um...“ ”m...
R. C. THOMPSON, 2dr. EAST AVE-
l..ttwu mowers re-
Gasoline and
mi 6t
MR8. ANNIE M. HAYES. till 30,.
Mnin street. South Norwnllt. Conn.
Graduate in all brunettes of dermatoln.
ay. kindly aolocitn your
Shampooing,
patronage.
electrical scalp treat»
improvements. .1. B. Lawrence anon. merit. tncial magnetron specialty. Con.
South Main street. mil 3t. satiation free. unit it
To RIN‘l‘mHOUSE‘. KNAPP hilt.l J. A. RUDDBR, PBAOTiOAL
near Lexington avenue. 6 rooms, newly painter. Paper Hunger ind Decorator.
honored and painted, with good gun Estimates submitted.
Addrltllll, Mattie
not: to suit all. it in wine to selects
lot. while you cite alive. Appiy'to ‘
W. Voorhoee ditheriniendent. on '
mom. I , '
, o
m i
ate a ,o
den. Rent. $3.00. inquire John H. son street. font of Franklin. Opposite
Knapp. 32 West street. at“ if tmrimr Wrtnlu's my tt‘
CEMETERIES. LOST.
ntvtmld. Cemeteryu-«Norwotk. Conn. w... WMWAWM‘W“ U
seventy notes beautifully located. bio: Mk and W. ll. fibrin lace. tom
'nlk. Mun, ctt'tntnl wuto 'iilitl'tlolil
tn'ninc pin.
union on re timing-canto
,,. _ . '
kinder whitish outlet»
or thin
m5 at.
ynrmnnrwrtm oz soonest: ’
lilc.
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Norwalk Chronicler