#- I SSTABLISHID tdyo. m WMMSOILLNMI. Wumclssslmtsr.“ .. .‘m... .— : tfillttt MEMBERS ; llllllllil With s Musical and Literary ifrogrstn The Sons and Daughers of St. George gave a chip riotous; social and .olitdrtainnleht, at their rooms in Main street, Norwallt, last evening. The Bubghtcrs held it short business meet- ing, after which the entertainment started. , The evening was spent with vocal and instrumental selections. which were enjoyed by everyone. The Hone Hose orchestra, consisting of A. F. Shepard, coruetist; A. Lasartis, “2 Violinist; Mr. McGrath, pianist, pave . as us. The committee of arrange- men were: Miss E, iiurst, Mrs. A. F. Shepard, Mrs. Woodsll, J. Baddely, ii. Beebe, it. Oliver, .t. Whitley and . W. Ashbrook. . ' ‘ The following program of the even- ing was beautifully carried out: Selection—Monkey Land, liope liose Orchestra. Song—l Got Mine, ‘ .l. Whitley, .lr. Piano Solo—ll Trovatore, Miss Kane. . ' Song—l'm Tying the Leaves so They Won't Come Down, J , Cahill. Song—Dreaming, Misses Catterall, Baddeley and Kane. Selection. Hope Hose Orchestra. Duct—Won't You Be My Honey. Encore—died Wing, J. Cahlll and J. Whittley, Jr. , Song—Tvgnty Years Ago, r. Wrigglesworth. Piano Solo—Merry Widow Waltz, Miss Kane. Song—You'll Remember Me, ‘H. Beebe. sot c‘ott'r'ttisioj liE LIED users ostti Perisrodliiinsoli in order that its light Escape from Charge of Murder Which Threatened film ‘ CHICAGO, Feb. 22.—-—Elghteen-year- old Jerry M. Vrsal. whose testimony more than any other person served to convict the Bohemian fortune teller. Herman Sillik, of the murder of six members of the V:.;al family, has, it is announced today, recanted, and in an afiidavit declares that the testimony was simple perjury. Billik is unde' sentence to be hung- ed March 20. Not only does the Vrzal boy impugn his own evidence, but he declared lWo of his relatives also lied. in the affidavit the boy states that all the vital part of the teti- timony he gave against Billik at the trial was perjury that was taught, bid: by a high police ofilc..r. and an assist- ant state's attorney. He specifically names the men whom he accuses. in the affidavit Vrzai, who is now a student at Valparaisco. lnd., asserts that he told the story because a police oflcial threatened him with a charge of murder unless he did as the police wished him to do. The credit for pol- ishing off the fictitious narrative he gives to an assistant state’s attorney. The confession was obtained. through the instrumentality of the ":v. P, J. O'Callaghan, head of the Paulist Fath- ers in this city and pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church. who has been working in Billilz's behalf for several mo tbs. i ther.0’Calaghan says that in one of his frequent visits to the county Jail be met Sister Rose, who asked him to interest hintself in Billik, as she felt sure he was an innocent man. That was the beginning of his connection with the case. GRACE PARISH HALL. -——— I Vestry Takes Action Looking Toward Erection of Suilding. After three years of quiet. but per- sistent short on the port of the rector, it looks at last as if Grace Church were soon to have a parish hall. At the meeting of the vsstry of the church held last waning action was taken lookln toward the erection of spartan soaadseommitteeap- pointed to have the matter in charge. This mmmltteo is the rector and the wardens. Messrs. Robert Van Baron and Carl A. Harrison. w —ANWOIJW°SUINT. 1.“. th Ito-i, hm and Grs Mo- M a rust engine value, and Jail hours so” not: to PltlStlii George Putnam Wanted a Light isil Sentence, But Didn't Got it George Putnam, alias William Jones. alias A. it. Richards, fought hard for a light jail sentence yes. terday in the Criminal Superior court after pleading guilty to burglary in Greenwich. .He told a hopeful tale, but when State At son informed his honor evidence would show t story was "a tissue of l enough. Judge Curtis sen Richards to the state prison for not is than eighteen months nor, more than three years. . Known as a Dark Housc’Man. Putnam is knowu to‘the police all over the country as a "dark house man," which being interpreted means that he hunts. around in the surly evening until he finds a house will» out a light, and then he breaks and enters it with intent to rob. But he got' badly fooled a few weeks ago down Noroton way. He ventured into a large house owned by Mrs. Madge liennlug, of Brooklyn. that looked dark on all sides. He was inst figuring on a large haul when up bobbed two husky young women. Did they run? Not a bit of it. They were caretakers and they were onto their jobs. They went for the dark houiie man in a way he did not, like, and he was off in pursuit of lnbcrly and happiness, if not .of life. Burglar Was Nshbod. , They young women knew that they could not catch him, so they first aroused Noroton and then stirred tip Greenwich. The spry guardians of the peace in the border town nabbed their man nicely. Then they discov- ered the chap who had been giving them much bother for months. He was held for a higher court. Putnam had a bad record. ills wife says, "he is a mystery." lie landed in Greenwich about his months ago. and went to work for‘Wiiiiam Rocke- feller, of Standard Oll'frfame. All the while he was studying‘a;r the lay of the land and preparing for‘dark house ex- peditions. He has been quite busy ever since, until arrested. The author- ities know that he has opernbed in sev- eral towns all over the country, He was bound over by Justice of the Peace William Willmott, of Darlen. on February i. At one time he worked for Mrs, Henning as a gardener. earlier strontium: to ruin roocsususe Police and Detectives iisve Seen Working on Case for Several Weeks, Sui iisve its Clues The strange disappearance of John ll. Poggcnburg, Jr., proprietor of the Mahackemo Cigar Store, has complete. ly baffled the police oi New York city. trained detectives who have been working on the case, the. whole Mason- ic fraternity of the United States anti the missing man's relatives and friends. out hope has not yet been given up. . Mr. Poggenourg's friends are still optimistic over the final outcome of the case, though, unfortunately, Mrs. i’oggt-tiburg worries constantly over the case and believes that her husbntil has met with fottl play. The search is being kept up with all possible vigor. Detectives search the morgues of New York every day on the possibility that he will be thus located some time, and a report is made each afternoon to Mr. Poggen- burg's lather. All hospitals, both pubs Ho and private, have also been care- fully searched. All of this work, to- gt-tht-r with the efforts of the Masonic bodies of the country. has failed thus far to result in the most infinitesimal clue. Mr. Poggenburg's disappearance is out- of the strangest on record, and still greater efforts are to be made to find him. There was absolutely no reason for his going away if he was in his right mind. lie was on the very best of terms with his wife and odor rela- lives and he was doing a fine business. He left South Norwalk on the morning of liecemberfldth last to goto New York to consult his family physician he left Mr. Pog with his clerk, J n Manor, and “If ed his wife goodbye. Mr. Poggsnborg called on his phy- sician in New York, who diagnosed his headaches as being caused by his eyes, and him to an new list. Later in the day truest!“ a rou- iophouo upon boil: invited to call, replied that ho had train right up home to - 3.... units it“ _ lllil Second this is the Series of tho 'TCWII Toschsrs' Course Civsit in Lookwood’s itsll, Brim a Large Audience, Last Even- " log The second lecture of the Teachers' Association ctiurse was held at Lock- wood's iiall, Norwalk. last evening. and an audience was present whose mem- bers show that these lect gain- lgn in popularity and terest was frequently manifested. Among other things. Professor Zueblln said: No matter what the faults of de- mocracy, no otheresystem of social or- ganiution is now conceivable. Autoc- rscy, the limited monarchy, aristoc- racy have all been tried and have fall- cd. The only system imaginable for the future is a democracy even more complete than that of today. Yet the democratic ideal of American tradi- tion will be scarcely more than a name until it ceases to be utoplan. Government of the people, by the pet) pie, for the people is almost unknown today. in its place we have govern- ment by a small minority and have ex- cluded from effective citizenship the large mass of our people. The coaches of democracy in its broadest sense is expressed in the old formula, "inerty. Equality. Fraternity," and to realise this ideal we must look to the progress of education. Our education toward this ideal should be for three ends, for occupation, for cltisenshlp and for character. in this way only can our people-secure the fullest measure of liberty. as found in their work. equall- ty, as found in their participation in our social institutions ,and fraternity as found in the widest association with each other. Liberty in work is impossible with- out the organlsatlon of the workers. if we do not wish to have our institutions reduced to the benevolent, autocratic control of a few great financial over- iorda, we must have the sense of sol- idity among the htborers expressed in organization. Whatever mistakes the trade unions may make whatever dan- sera there may seem to be arising from them, they are the only biilwarks against the concentration of industrial power. and are necessary for the Very life of democratic institutions. Along with such organizations we must have industrial education. With modern minute sub—division of labor, a worker thrown out of employment is helpless unites, by the possession of trained hand and trained" eye, he has that adaptability which broadens his field of possible employment. Progress toward the democratic ideal will doubtless follow this train- ing of the citizen. Qualifications of color, ability to interpret obstruce con- stitutional questions. sex, property. will vield to a wider sense oi political justice and disappear. With the wars of the opening twen- tieth century in view, it seems almost hopeless to speak of any progress it» wont fraternity; y'ét never before, as today. has there been everywhere in all classes of society, that social un- rest and ferment, that dissatisfaction with narrow limitations of social effort and social expression. The increase oi eatnestness in the work of men in the church, the very significant move- trent. which finds its expression in the Federation of Women's Clubs, the splendid missionary and truly demo- cratic work done by the modern lib- rary for the people, the social settle- ments of our great cities, civic activi- ty for the relief of the condition of the less fortunate classes—all these in- dicate a growth of th feeling nitra— ternit which is most encouraging for all w o believe that the hope of the future lies in the expansion and wider application of our democratic ideals. The next lecture on the subject, The Making of the City. will be given at Hoyt'g Theatre, Friday evening. February 28. JACKSON LEAVES HosrirAL." Patrick Jackson, the young man who "Ellillfli M ”95 A. ”cubism rssss sews rsou ALI. roars or run may a mm. was ass we own crass-res. flour l Mruaoav, no. u, was ' . I, ,' 3; warsasusv. ‘t‘vitvo riasr our. wig—qui- Defeated Null in Vii!!! Souls of May- . My Taliban‘s» ‘ A large number rifles menisci. "'l Mayflower Hook and Ladder and lines Company tuneful. last night to see the final “mafia the Wuny's pool tournament. ‘A. S. Hall, no. and liar- ry Waterbury, 100. oouteswd for the ownership of the first one, and Mr. Waterbury won out by the very close score of too to lot. The score of the game by frames: Hall, 110. Waterbury. too. 3 l2 3 l2 3 l2 7-1 s»: ll fr—l 12—1 l~—-l 10—! 3-1 12 3 ill—l 2 i ii if ii . 9 if 4-1 9-! l2——l 2 to 108 100 . Referee—C. A. Brown. Scorer—D. Nash. Tully—A. Day. SENT ANONYMOUS lETTEii To 000i" Court Will Film investigate Case of tennis ii. Pittman, Who. Petitions for Divorce Judge Case of the superior court yesterday granted a divorce to Nellie if. Schoontnaker. of Dsnbury, from Frank it. Schoonmaker. of iirooklyn. on the ground of dosertlon. The plain. tiff’s maiden name was Nellie ilep burn, and she married the defendant December 25, 1886. The alleged dc- sertlon occurred September, 1387. Chauncey H. Lewis. of Stamford, was granted a decree of divorce from Mary units, of Somcrvilic. Mass. The (‘Otlllld' were married in October, 1385. and the wife deserted in August. 1886. Her Mme was Mary White. The court aviation“ David B. Day as a committee to hear the testimony in the divorce proceedings of Marga- ret it. llrodeurs against Albert Bro- di'llf‘ii, which Was on the short calen- dar lint for trial yesterday. The hearing in the application of Jennie M. Pfirrman, of Stamfbrd, for a divorce from Charles .l. Pun-man was interrupted by the court, who had been sent an anonymous letter regard- ing the petitioner. The plaintiff teeth fied that she was married to the de- fendant in October, with. lie was a commercial traveller, and she trav. oiled the circuit with him for seven years. when they Grf‘ldt‘d to settle in a home at Stamford. in November. .902. her husband went out to look for rooms and newr returned. At this point the court asked witness if she had any relatives or acquaintances in liuffttlo. The witness replied tn the negative. Judge ti‘tse showvd her a letter and asked if she recognized the handwriting. Shr- t-rplicd that silt- did not. When Mrs. Annic t‘hlcheater. mother of the petitioner. was on the stand Judge Case asked her questions re latlng to the author of the nunnynpmv letter. She failed to recognize tit handwriting. The court tiektd her i she knew of any one who would wish her any harm, and the witness re- plied there was one, a Mrs. Bennett. Judge Case contlmtcd the case till the Bennett woman is brought before him next lv'riiiay'. At the close Judge Case said to At. torney Cuneo. who a red for the petitioner: "i will iss ,a subpoena for this woman, Mr. Cunso." Then he thought a moment and said: "The court will revoke that order, and will attend to the matter itself, but you had better have your witnesses grew out neat week." FLAG‘ RAISING fN IOWAYTON.‘ cm to Reliance Hook m Ladder Co. mm rm Morning. lost both no legs under the wheels of a freight train in, Sen Norwslk sev- rcsl months ago, is t the Norwalli Hospital, this morning. and returned to his home in South Psrmingtou, Mass. Young Jackson is getting used- to the artificial limbs, which were. gsnerosit walls. I ease. SIGWTID VIML N Pill. m cannons, fob. 22.—-'l"hc Sri- tish steamer firsystose Castle. from ,Thm was a I raising ceremong at the Reliance}! kand ladder Cons party's headquarters in itowayton this i morning, The occasion attracted a large number of people. and all calor- grstuistisg the “0:3. and fiction—v ’ lutttti BllllHlll Slilll Farther Lights lsly, of the South iiorwsilt Baptist Church Give a Very Successful Ai- isir to the Friends of the Members I The annual Washington’s Birthday entertainment of the Farther Lights Society of the South Norwsllt Baptist Church last evening, was a most en- ioyable function in every particular and was largely attended. . This event was in place of the new tag Miss lanterns Adams. The enter- tertttinmcnt program was carried out as arranged, except that Miss Flor: once A. Craig had W severe cold and could not sing. and Wilfred Robins played piano sclectioli in place of iron White. , Other interesting features of the evening was the District School, cor- uet solos by Mr. Duriand and readings by Charles Schleute; fo New York. The leader of the district school who Miss This Decker and her pu- pils were Alice ilnrr. Jennie Clark, Minnie Perris, Helen St. John. Meda Harris, Edith iirotberton, Helen Finch. Lucy Finch, ilsrry Puncher, Anna Fan: cher, Wilfred Robins, lodetna Adams, Margaret Duty and Ethel Robins. ftefresbmflits of pumpkin pie. gin- ger cookies and coffee were served. No admission fee was charged, but a silver offering was taken tip. 301"“ NORWALK colitiClL CARD PARTY All) DANCE Second Event of the Season a Social and Financial Success and Largely Attended The second in the series of card names and dances given by South Norwalk' Council, No. 1263, K. of 0., was held last night, in the weiety's rooms in Washington street, and a large crowd was in attendance. Ev. erybody had a good time, and the en- tire series will, no doubt,'prme a win. nor for the council's treasury. The card playing was started at 8:30 sharp, and all tables were filled. and at the conclusion it was found that the first prise went to Miss lielcn Murphy and second to Mrs. Thomas ilunt. The gentirmen's first prize went to if. 1'. Nattcford, of Catholic Union Council, Norwalk. and second to M. A. Brady. . The music for dancing was furnish- ed by Steegn‘iulicr's orchestra. The bat and coat room was looked after by lieruard Connolley,. The re freshnienls by C. iv), Williams and John limits. The proceeds are going to. wards furnishing tho rooms of the so» ciety and in time a pool table will he installed. .Next Friday evening the euchre Learn from Norwslk Council will come down to the l'f’tfll‘ll of the council and the fourth of the series of interconn- cli games will be played. oases is csausunv HALL. Given by John Know, a Prominent Resident of That Place. One of tho ptetticst events of the season was the masquerade dance held in Washington Lodge flail, Cran- bury, last evening. John Knorr. well- knowu of The Norwaiks. gave the sf- fsir to his many friends. Two or three wagon loads of the young people from Norwslk and South Norwalk went up; and many went in moms. There were all variations of Memes, and some of thobestcverworniu'i'he Norwaiks. line's orchestra, of South Norwalh. furnished the music. The hall was handsomely decorated with red, white and blue bunting. The fun was car- rlodontiilthcwoohoursoftbcmoro .3? 3 r E i it m uiar meeting the efficient leader be- u...— Fair tonight and somewhat um. ,t 2" Sandor-ifs» and women tight woos . « ' to southwest trim ‘ ‘ . i . ‘ TWO CENTS. strain course vistas , iiAliCE luto itECEPlitlii Largely Attended and Very En- ioysiilo Affair field Last flight is the lows ilsil ”— The members of the Merrill Busi- ness College gave their mid-winter dance and reception at the Town Hall. Norwslk, last evening. The affair was one of the prettiest of the season. and‘the hall was crowded with merry dancers. The hall was decorated in s most elaborate manner, with largo American bags and many colored bunt- ings and college dogs. The incandes cent globes were covered with red its sue paper which gave forth a very pleasant effect.‘ A large booth was arranged in one corner of the ha‘li where lemonade was served to the dancers. The whole af- fair proved a big success, and many of the friends of the members from out of town were present. Arnold's or- chcstrs of South Nomik, furnished the music, and the fun was carried on until after midnight. Everything went off moothly and reflects much credit to the committee which consisted of the Misses Char- lotte Stabell, Blanche Pohlman, lnes Dsnleisand Nora Haugh, and Messrs. C. Paddock, Frederick Utes, Andrew ii. Perry and Arthur Vredenhurg, AflillliiEY wuss AflACliEil at. seams lakes, ill in Bridgeport, and was Brought to iiorwaik iios pliai, Sat Later Went lisir.‘ While in Bridgeport yesterday, At lorney John J. Walsh had a suddet and very painful attack of hernia, and was obliged to lie down in an office. A physician, who was called. worked over him for some time before bring ing'relief. ‘ Mr. Walsh was finally sufficiently improved to return to South Norwalh and from the depot was taken to tht Norwallt iiospital in a carriage. it was not known at that time how tier lous his case was. lie was attendee at the hospital by Dr. William‘J. Tra coy, and ‘wss later taken to his home, Point. Mr. Walsh has his right shouldel and arts in a plaster cast. as the moi. of the brdaking of a bone in the shoul tier when he fell at the South blur walk court room. , l MOSPiTAL WHiST CLUB. The Hospital Whlst Club held a very pleasant meeting yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Frederick H. Rowan. of Elm wood avenue. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Charles J. Pidgeon, Tsy~ lor avenue, Friday afternoon, March 6th. —WARNING. .. Notice is hereby given the members of the Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Messiah Congregation in South Nor walk, Conn, of a meeting to be held at Grand Army Hall, East Washington St., Feb. 29, at 7:30 p. in. next, for the purpose of voting on and subscribing to articles of incorporation of sale congregation. ~ » S. if. ANDERSON, Clerk. PETER PROSBERG, Pastor WANTED. Advertisements of “yards undo. this flood. 26:: 3 times, we. ‘Addl tlonst words, 1 cent each per insertion WANTED—A GOOD MAN SOS general work. Single preferred. in I quire E. T. listen. P. 0. nor 198. Tel 250-3. as St WANTED-ACTIVE MAN 0ft W0 man wanted in each town in rsirheld County to demonstrate and advertise well-known article. Experience on- necessary. 82 a day and extra coin missions. Permanent position. with advancement. Address "Wholesale; us Parkman Bldg, Boston, Mag. 2 It WAWTlD—TO any, ALL KINDS of cattle and poultry. Highest prices paid. Extra prices for calves. H. 'riodmau. Tarlov Place, Connecticut Ave.. South Norwslk. Tel 251—2. Home all day Saturdays. WAfi'i'lo—SABRSLS. WI PAY prices for sugar. flour. wine, , vinour, cider and oil bar this. is any quantity. Manhattan Sar- rol Co. P. 0. hos t“, Stamfordfignu. ii I at? El! lg: 5113’: "Blackstone Cottage,” near Dorlon't . per throughout, new bath room, WNW lllllPll _ . Nlllllllill _ South iiorwslk Citizens Vote to” Supply Current for Firs « Cents Per kilowatt haunt After a Thorough Discussion of the Subject A suitable price to charge East Nor» walk for. electricity developed a pro-‘ longed discussion. last night. at tit/i adiourned city meeting, to bear the report of the board of electrical corn. missioners. The commissioners recommended a six cent per kilowatt hour rats for electricity to be delivered at a pro- posed motor generator, but the most ' rt lng thought this was too high I “to; and upon the recommendation of as Mayor Richard H. Golden.“ WHICH" to make the. price five cents. This result finally obtained after more than, two hours" discussion, during whiolh the matter was thrssshed out from many points of view. , . The meeting was presided over by Mayor hancis l. Burnell. City C Joseph it. Taylor read the report 0!: , :hleI electrical commissioners, which - o ows: The Report. ‘ South Norwnllt, Conu., February 21,1900. To the Voters of the City.“ South. Norwslk. C, in obedience to the resolution, . garding the supplying of ewctrici to the East Norwalk Fire District]! 5 this city, as adopted at the s ' (Continued on Sixth Page.) . TO LET. .. , Advertisements of as words under his mo. 25:: a u see. asst. ~ tbnalwordqloont ' Him 10 Lzrflrfi‘wtirrout ' ‘ i-rootn odttage, with up 0 dye minutes’ walk from tion; three tocrtroiley. itch inquire of Beer Rowayton. TO LET—FURNISHED for light housekeeping; all convent: ences. 'Apply at i Tolles Strum; Somalia 5 ‘ ro LET—ONE noon ron LIGHT housekeeping; also one hall bedroom. ll Haviiand St, South Norwsih. m It TO LET-81X ROOMS. BURBANKT 3L, upstairs, til; five rooms. Main “4' Norwalk. and seven rooms. Henry 8%, upstairs, Norwslk. inquire Joseph Db; sesa. Central Hotel. ‘ M" , . ro tar—yous on luvs aoo " all improvements, including bed . gas: ilvtlii minutgi‘tl' wall):K from , . , on car ne.’ A ress . on SW ' "hoist, tinel. ro LET—Six poplin iN noon” . condition, No. it Ce at St. “3;”! S‘lCedarSt. ,. xii? 'ro LET-WHOLE MOUSE. SW9 rooms, 56 Bayview Ave., South Webb walk. Inquire George L. Britten. , Fort St, East Norwalh. Phone :11.” To tar—rival AND six noose. up-to-date improvements; not 815 " g, in inquire M. Walsh, Wilson Road and Sly Ave, afternoons. fill 10 Lsr—stx-noosf nourish; Franklin Ave.. near trolley line: sowig‘ painted, inside and odt: fresh walk” I" furnace and laundry tubs. House half way between Norwalk and South" walk. inquire 53 West Ave. f! 10 tar-lit aowav'rou. SAW] double house. sis roomli m to train and trolley. Betti ' , . rl’vi’di'ifif'fldi'fil'i'dgm on! simultaneous... I. T. SAT”. pantomku , .‘ oer. will sell real «tats, ~ elects, etc. ltoasonsblo rates. or in pure Crystal Wars for. call rose. 1’. 0. Son at. -: aucriott sass—nomad? ,‘g u: ’1 .vv mm ’
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