One Lent
WEEEKEES SENTENCE].
Absolutely Independent. II
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1891. !
_’l'i liL‘LY 11'. um I \ G.
thilc it has not been deterImined :
positively how the fire 011 the City of i —‘——_"‘
Richmond originated, enough has been ‘ ALL PAINPULLY AFFECTED,
learned to indicate bey end a doubt: l ___.__
that sufficient care was not exe1cised 1i1 1111mm, -1._ “ ",k G015 1,011, Yeah, James
loading inflammable materials so as' :
not to conflict with the maximum of l
safety. It 1s known that when the fire I
started, no matter in what manner, it l
spread with almost llghtning—like ra- g
pidity, and prevented the rescue of
two members of the crew of the steam-
er. From a well Considered editorial
upon this subject in the Jfail (and 1211'-
press, the recent disaster to the City of
Richmond being in mind. we take the
following : “The rapidity with which
fire spreads on a steamboat- is due in
most cases to a practice which is allow-
ed on neah‘ly all our river and sound
steamers, that of carrying oil‘ on deck
with miscellaneous freight. The per-
mits issued by the steamboat inspectors
direct that oil and other inflammable
substances, such as benzine, gasolene,
etc., must be carried on the guards aft
of the wheels, but the rule is frequent~
ly violated, as no inspection is made by
the authorities to see if the same is
obeyed. In view of many recent ma-
rine tires from Combustion of cotton,
this article is getting to be as danger-
ous as oil, and many lines possessing
extra- freight steamers exclude these
goods from their passenger steamers."
America 8th to Jail.
S. Dung an Three Years and Louis
E. Pfeifl'er Two Years in the
Easto rn Penitentiary.
PHILADELPHIA, March 9,—Tl1e wreckers
of the Bank of America and the Life Insur-
ance company were. sentenced Saturday by
Judge Arnold. George F. Work is con-
demned to four years in the Eastern peni-
tentiary, James S. Dungan to three years
and Louis E. Pfeilfer to two years’ im-
prisonment. Only afew persons were in
the court room, probably because no one
expected that sentence would be passed so
soon.
The prisoners entered the court together
and immediately began an earnest consul-
tation with their counsel. Pfeilfer and his
lawyer sat apart from the rest, and for a
short time whispered anxiously to each
other. Then both settled back in their
chairs, awaiting the end. The whispered
conversation among the lawyers was par-
tieipated in by the. district attorney and
the presiding judge and then Judge Arnold
resumed his seat on the bench.
Demands for a New Trial “'ithdruwn.
Mr. Moon, addressing the court, said
that the motion for a new trial embraced
principally matters which had been passed
upon at the trial and that the court had
ruled upon them all. In view of this fact
counsel had agreed, after looking on the
matter from every side, that they would
submit them without further argument.
Mr. Terry, on behalf of Dungan, acquiesced
in Mr. Moon‘s statement. On behalf of
\Vork, Mr. Moon withdrew the motion for
anew trial. Again did Mr. Terry fol-low
POLITICAL FA CTION RO‘V.
Haven Politician Badly Beaten
by Rival Leaders.
\l: W H “H X March 9. ——A row between
representatives of the two political fac
A Ne w
“0“5 0f the 1391112019”? 1’" It) Of this Cit-l Mr. Moon‘s lead and on behalf of Dungan
{001; 1313-99 011 901191195 i“ enue Friday withdrew the motion. Judge Arnold look-
night. Roz 1d Commissioner Sulliv '11). out
of the bes t known Demotrats in the state.
w as 19111-111111 11nd assaulted by Alderman
James E. McGann and his brother Eugene,
also a well known politician. Sullivan
had offended the McGanns by a remark he
made in the presence of several politicians
two days ago.
All day Friday the )lct‘rann brothers
were looking for Sullivan for the purpose
of thrashing him. They did not find him
until about 12 o’clock at night, when Sulli-
van was 011 his way home, and they gave
him a terrible thrashing. He ran into :1
neighboring store, covered with blood, and
remained there about fifteen minutes.
Then he resumed his journey homeward.
He had gone but a short distance when he
was again attacked by the McGanns. This
time passe-1's by interfered and saved Sulli-
van from another drubbing. McGann has
been the acknowledged leader of a Demo
cratic faction for years, and Sullivan has a
strong following.
ed surprised for a moment.
Again Mr. Moon rose and stated that
both “'ork and Dun gan desired to change
their pleas on the indictment for conspi—
racy from not guilty to 11010 contender-e.
The pleas were then formally entered, and
District Attorney Graham explained that
the plea was practically one of guilty, and
consequently the defendants stood as if
convicted of the offense charged in the bill.
The expert account-ant, Taylor Faunce, for
the enlightenment of the court, then ex‘
plained how the books of the bank had been
falsified by the prisoners.
Painfully Affected.
fence Judge Arnold directed the ladies of
their families who were present to with—
draw. The men received their sentence in
a painful manner, Pfeifl'er almost fainting
as he turned toward his counsel, who stood
close behind him. His face was ashen
white and his lips moved convulsivcly for
a few moments as he attempted to regain
composure. Dungan is an aged man. His
face is shrunken and his cheekbones pro-
trude as if he had barely escaped death by
starvation. Frequently during Judge Ar-
nold’s brief address he nodded his head as
if in acquiescence to the scathing denun-
ciation of the judge. and when the sentence
was received he fell back in his seat and
buried his face in his hands.
\Vork has perceptibly changed. He is
thinner and his eyes have lost the anima-
tion which characterized him throughout
the trial. IVhen sentence was passed his
composure left him and the dark, heavy
lines beneath his eyes seemed to deepen.
Slowly he lifted his hands to his head and
pressed them against his forehead. His
son Charles was sitting near him, and for
a moment, the two looked into each other’s
eyes and.then clasped hands, while tears
ran down 'the old man’s face, but he (lid
not speak a word.
The prisoners were at once removed to
the Eastern penitentiary.
Poisoned Both Her Rivals.
l-{unLAxn CENTER, Wis, March 9.—
A report has been received from Profes-
sor Haynes. of Chicago, who analyzed the
organs of M rs. Dr. Mitchell, who died sud
denly two years ago, which establishes the
fact that she died from the effects 01
strychniuc. The investigation was brought
about by the discovery that Miss Ella
Malcy, who died last January, had been
poisoned with strychninc. Miss Rose Zol-
doski is under arrest, charged with having
poisoned Miss Haley, and now that it is
discovered that Mrs. Mitchell died fron:
the same cause she will probably be hel(
to answer for that crime also. Miss Zol-
doski became infatuated with Dr. Mitchell,
and it is believed that she made away with
his wife, and subsequently. when she dis»
covered that the doctor was paying some
attention to Miss Maley, put her out 0]
the way also.
Contesting the Collectorship.
N1’.\t'i(, N. 35., March 9.—The contest fox
the collectorship of Orangetown, Rock
1 . 7 ~ . ' v 1 3 - u.
(11:: :I Inc's:Elsdgelyhddiitggih,IIII’IEclIiehfgf £3126. occurre‘d 011 the Southwest railroad Satur-
returns make the vote a tie between Harry ’ 39):“ The Fancpance 6V?) 1.65:5 and a wreck
E. Smith (Republican) and Philip Doerscl; , .1am 1““ toget 161 {Lb-1 Oyél Station, near
(Democrat). Fourvotesfor H. Smith were here, causing'a terrible smashup. The
Hut given to Henry E. Smith, but were passenger engine ran almost through the
counted separately. One vote for Phii- rear end of the other tram. ’lhe express
Doer was counted for Philip Doersch. Mr ‘ “'.‘“ nearly filled 21311 passengers, but ”11
Smith appeared before the canvassing 2:211?“ escaped. serious my"? SIW‘I It“?
board Saturday afternoon with counsel ' _~1lli11111St.e1ge1, baggage master, had hls
who arguedstrongly in favor of having thé III“? lacerated: John M Beck, fireman,
four votes which were set aside counted wrists Trimmed and sex erely cut up; ‘V'
for him. The board will render a decisior Bittlebom, a passfenger, was seriously cut
on \Vednesday next. Ifthey do not decid< on the head. \V hen the crash came the
that the four defective ballots should b< passengers rushed for the (1091IS’ but no—
counted for Mr. Smith, a mandamus from I body was seriously hurt in the 321111.
the supreme court will be served upor
them.
Passengers Narrowly Escape.
SCOTTDALl-j, Pa, March 9,—A bad wreck
A. Connecticut Curiosity.
lSAS'l‘Foui), Conn., March 9,—Mrs. Mary
(‘urtisx whose death occurred Friday, was
one of the best known characters in town.
She was 96 years of age. She had always
lived a secluded life and had never been
outside the limits of her native town. She
had never seen a railroad train nor a steam—
boat. _A photograph she had never seen
until two years ago, when her son, J. M.
Chaft'ee, persuaded her to sit for one. She
made all her own clothes and spun and
dyed the cloth for them. She could not
be induced to wear store clothes.
ir1'1dt‘oid’s Absconding llIerchants.
ll \\lll 'io\', Ont.. \Iarch 9. —l’. ich 8.: Rob
inson, the Biadford (Pa. ) absconding shos
dr alci's, w ho are confined 1n jail here, have
again offered their creditors forty cent-s 01
the dollar as a settlement. This offer hai
been refused, but it is likely that arrange
ments will he arrived at by which 13111 1
creditors will take about forty-five cents
{ich and Robinson are getting very tire-c
of jail life. Their n iv es board in the vicini
ty of the jail and pay visits to their hus
bands every after.noon
Blacklisting Is Illegal in Kansas.
TOPEKA, Kan, March 9. ——’l‘he lower
house of the Kansas legislature has passed
without opposition a bill prohibiting the
blacklisting of corporation employes. The
bill makes it unlawful for the officers of any
corporation to discharge employes because
of membership in any labor organization.
\Vhen'an employe is discharged he can de-
mand a letter plainly setting forth the rea-
sons for it. Violation of the act is made
punishable by a fine of not less than 92%
nor more than $1,000.
Slicared His Sheep in February.
MEADVILLE, Pa, March 9.—-Gustavu:
Bentley, of Randolph township, was ar-
raigned Saturday on a charge of cruelty t(
animals in having sheared 175 sheep i1
February. Bentley claims that he is fat
toning them for the market, and that they
are easier to keep and increase in weight
faster when shorn of their wool. The ac
cused waived a hearing and was bound
over to answer at the next term of court
Bentley was a candidate for sheriff in 1878
Robbed by His\ ".uise
NEW YonK,1 March 9.—Leonard Barnett
was arrested Saturday for stealing jewelry
and other property valued at $5,000 fmm
W. E. Sanford while acting as professional
nurse to Mr. Sanford, who is an invalid.
Barnett- is a waiter, but answered Mr. San-
ford’s advertisement for a nurse, and after
securing his booty disappeared. He was
traced by the police through the aid 01
pawn tickets. This is the second case 01
large thefts by male nurses within a week.
Chilian Insurgents Victorious.
Momma, via GALVESTOV, March 9. ——Tlu
Conrrless party gained a great victor)
S' '1tuiday over the government troops un-
(lei‘ (0111111 1114 of Colonel Robles, neai
i)();:oA1111()11t.c. Allthe province of’l‘ara
pacais now under the rule of the opposi-
tion party. The fears of a second bom-
bardment of lquiquc have subsided ané
tranquillity has been restored in the city.
Philadelphia‘s Extravagant City Hall.
PHILADELPJIIA, March 9.—A statement
has been issued by the building commis
sion showing that the actual cost of the
cih ball up to the present time has been
l>54 11‘), 1.0"" The building is still in an
unfinished slate, not more than one-third
the (:01) rooms in it being in use.
Six Drowned \Vhilc Crossing the River.
CLIFTOV, A. 'l‘, Marchfl.—Mail Contract
or Green 1 cpm ts that a w oman and five chil-
(11111 were (_"ll()\\llcd at Solomonville in en-
danmr' “w to ( ross the Gila iiver on 121.1 1ft
A, Youthful Hero’s Sacrifice.
READING, Pa., March 9.—John Sellers,
aged (5, fell into the Schuylkill canal
Saturday evening and his brother Samuel,
aged 8, jumped in to save him. The task
prove}? too much for the little fellow and
both hays sank. Help arrived in a few
111iuutes and the boys were taken out of
‘ he u atcr. Samuel was found to be dead,
llIIITM: his Mother was revived with great
I ll ‘ "iil‘.
The Men llllo Broke the Bank of”
Before calling the culprits 11p for sen—,
' DAILY.-NORWALK-‘G'AZRTTE.
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EDW‘ ' STREET
4——-OFFERS———-—'
New Dresstnads in the leading Styles
-AT VERV LOW PRICES...
“Many of them aie exclusive and are NOT TO BE FOUND ELSEWHERE. Look at
them before the line 1S broken.
The LADIES’ RIBBED VESTS at 12.—
are worth 19 cents apiece.
In GINGHAMS, SEERSUCKERS. OUTINGS, FLANNELETTES we
have the choicest line 1n town and at the LOWEST PRICES.
The TOWEL STOCK is full of genuine bargains. The 100.,1350.
250. are the best value shown yet. I
HOSIERY STOCK is now ready for spring. One of the leaders this week
is a Children s Ribbed Fast Black Hose, sizes from 6 to 9-}, at 100. a pair; all
sizes worth 160. You all know that 011
FANCY ARTICLES, N OTION S,
Best Stock and Lowest Prices.
‘.cents me going fast. Remember they
,22c. and
LT CI. ,
Edward. Street,
No. 5 Gazette Building, Norwalk.
\VILL HAVE THEIR
ringfl eningn Dresst‘n
On Wednesday. March 4, and will offer a largei stock of Fine Goods
than ever bef01e to the residents of Norwalk, and AT PRICES THAT
DEFY COlIPETITION for good goods. \Ve don'tintend to sell trash
We think them is enough offered 111 Otown already.
WPLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE Goons A\D PRICES 4
We have our line of CARPETS complete with all the New Styles in
market. Also large lines of Rugs, Door ‘.Iats, all sizes, Mattings. Linoleum,
Oil Cloths, &c., &c. '
0111' Kitchen Department is well stocked with all kinds of Wooden
and Tin \Vare from a 90. Broom to an 890. Wash Tub.
Our trade is 1apidly increasing and we intend to supply all the wants
of our customers to the best of our ability
Goods not 1n stock will be purchased next day.
Agents for J ouvm Kid Gloves, Butterick s Patteins, Halls Bazar
Forms, &c.
Special Agents for Agra, Angora and Glenham Mills Carpet.
.SCOFIELD & HOYT.
W. E U.
WILL FOR A51 FEW DAYS MORE PASS OUT
Unma le Bargains
FROM THE;
&c., we are the headquarters.
AMBLER. s-rocx.
l,500 Cloaks Can he Bought for $5 Each.
Wonderful Bargains in Rugs.
1131133 GOODS at about 11111111131911.
Laces, Corsets and Cotton Underwear at fully one—half
under price.
Ribbons, Small'Wares, Buttons, Umbrellas, Fancy Goods and a. full
assortment of General Dry Goods at same low1 prices. ,
1.1. 11111 Ell
' Alexander H. Rice.
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One Cent.
_ THE MUTUAL
Life Insurance Company,
OF NEW YORK.
11101111111) ,1. MeCURDY, President.
Statement for Year Ending Dec. 3 0,’9 O.
Assets, - - $147,154.96120.
$136,668,368 00
505,359 82
9,981,233 38
34,978,778 69
16,973,200 05
160,985,985 58
638,226,865 24
Reserve on Policies at 4 per cent, -
Liabilities other than ReScrve, — - -
Surplus, - - — - . - -
Receipts from all sources, - >— -
Payments to Policy-Holders, ' — — -
Risks assumed, - — 49,188 policies -
Risks in force, -, - 206,055 policies -
The Assets are Invested as Follows:
$76,529,231 ‘72
5l,3ll,631 51
8,624,400 00
3 556, 441 99
7,133,256 35
Real Estate and Bond and Mortgage Loans, -
United States Bonds and other Securities, - -
Loans 011 Collateral Securities, - - -
Cash in Banks and Trust Companies at interest, -- -
Interest accrued, Premiums deferred, etc., -
$5147, l54 96l 20
I have carefully examined the foicgoing statement and find the same
to be correct. A. N. \VATERHOUSE, Auditor.
From the Surplus above stated a dividend will be apportioned as usual.
The business for I890 shows INCREASE over
that of l889, as follows: I
$10,753,633 18
10,554,091 94
3,859,759 07
1,772,591 67
9,383,502 21
72,276,931 32
In Assets, - — - —
In Reserve on Policies and Surplus, . —
In Receipts, — - - -
In Payment to Policy—Holders, - —
In Risks assumed, - 4,611 policies
In Risks in force, - 23,745 policies
. '31s l'sis ’11 me sto - , .. ,
1 car. ASSTlIlIlcd. Outlstlaiidings1’1111Ii6y-I-III1I3tlI1Ile1's. Recelpts. A750“
1884 $34,681,420 $351, 789,2 $13,923,062 19 $19,095,318 41 $103. 876, 178 01
1885 46,507,139 368, 981, 441 14,402,049 90 20,214,954 28 108, 908, 967 01
1886 06, 832,719 393,809,203 13,129,103 74 21,137,176 67 114,181 963 24
1887 69, 457,468 427,628,933 14,128,423 60 23, 119, 922 46 118:806,85l 88
1888 103,214,2 482,125,184 14,727,550 2‘) 26, 215 ,932 52 126,082,153 56
1889 151, 2,483 565,949,934 15,200,608 38 31, 119.: 019 62 136.401 328 92
1890 160,( 5,986 638,226,865 16,973,209 0534.9781778 69 147, 15,4 961
Board of Trustees:
S. Van Rensselaer Cruger
Charles R. Henderson.
George Bliss.
Rufus \V. Peckham.
J. Hobart Herrick.
William P. Dixon.
Robert A. Granniss,
Henry H. Rogers,
Jno. W. Auchincloss.
Theodore M orford.
William Babcock.
Preston B. Plumb.
Stuyvesant Fish.
Augustus D. Juilliard.
Charles E. Miller.
James W Husted.
Walter R. Gillette.
James E. Granniss.
Samuel E. Sprouls.
Lucius Robinson.
Samuel D. Babcock.
George S. Coe.
Richard A. McCurdy.
James C. Holden.
Hermann C. Von Post.
Lewis May.
Oliver Harriman.
Henry \V. Smith.
Robert Olyphant.
George F. Baker.
J 03. Thompson.
Dudley Olcott.
Frederic Cromwell.
J ulien T. Davies.
Robert Sewell.
ROBERT A. GRANNISS, Vice-President.
WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager.
ISAAC F. LLOYD, Second Vice- President.
WILLIAM J. EASTON, Seeretar
FREDERICK SCHROETDER, Assistant Secre ary
ARCHIBALD N. WATERHOUSE, Auditor.
EMORY McCLINTOCK, LLD., F. I. A., Actuary.
JOHN TATLOCK, JR., Asst. Actuary CHAS. B. PERRY, 2d Asst. Actuar
FREDERIC CROMWELL, Treasurer.
JOHN FONDA, Assistant Treasurer WILLIAM P. SANDS, Cashier
EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant/Cashier.
WILLIAM G. DAVIES, Gen. Solicitor. WM. RICHARDS, Comptroller
MECICAL DIRECTORS—GUSTAVUS N. WINSTON, M. D.; E. J. M ABSH
M. D.; GRANVILLE M. WHITE, M. D. '
John W. Nichols, New Haven,
GENERAL AGENT FOR STATE OF CONNECTICUT.
Agent for Norwalk and Vicinity.
Norwalk Chronicler