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:WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19, 1894. ”
The Daily Gazette, established in 1890
The Weekly Gazette in 1800. .
Our City Election takes place on
Monday, Oct. 1st,, next,at the house
of Hope Hose company. Read adv.
elsewhere in GAZETTE.
Our Town Election occurs on the
same day at the Town House.
China and Japan.
After making all necessary allowances
for exaggeration in the reports of the
battle at Ping Yang, there remains no
room to doubt that the Japanese have
won a decided if not decisive victory
over the Chinese that has put them in
virtual possession of Corea. The war
is‘not ended, but the Chinese will have
to send another army' to continue it,
with every probability that it meet a
similar fate. rl'here never has been any
doubt of the superior fighting qualities
of the Japanese. Their disadvantage
has been felt to be only in China’s pre-
ponderating numbers. China might
wear out the resources of Japan in time.
if the war were allowed to continue in .
definitely. But the Western powert
may have something to say to this,
and the Japanese victory at Ping Yang
may afford an occasion for diplomatic
interference.
Be Decent if you Can’t be Fair.
The GAZETTE has never lost its tem-
per over the constant “cribbing” of its
.news items by the esteemed Sentinel.
In fact, it rather pleases us, as the best
evidence our contemporary could give
of their value. Moreover, it shows ex-
cellent taste on the Sentinel’s part.
But it'ihas another habit of crediting
our articles to other papers whenever
it gives any credit at all. This trick
has become chronic, and if the B. L. D.
was as irascible as the Sentinel, it would
snap and snarl over the injustice, not
to say. meanness, of this latter vice.
For‘instance, the following article was
,partof an editorial in Friday’s GAZETTE,
but with accustomed enterprise, the es-
teemed Sentinel republishes it in its
Monday’s issue, and, as usual, credits
it to some other paper. Please go on,
and give nos'credit at all, rather than to
he wrong paper, ’cause the other fel-
l»)w’.‘might object. This is the article
cribbed and miscredited:
The Philadelphia Press saysthe votes:
of Vermont and Maine have changed
the Democratic programme in Connecti-
cut; that Mr. E.C.Benedict will not run
for the, governorship, as at first ar-
ranged, as President Cleveland desires
him to run for Congress in this district.
This, if true, means the turning down
of Representative DeForest, against
which his friends will be likely to very
Vigorously protest—Bridgeport Union
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Tariff Enoughwf-or the Present.
It is well for our Democratic friends
to keep up a brave front, better for
them to catch glimpses of hope through
the rifts inlthe clouds than be running
to cover for fear at a cyclone ; better
to march to the polls with banners
waving and transparenc' s of victory
borne aloft than to struggle into line
to the music of the "Dead March,”
with crape on their hats.
It may be that the outlook warrants
Some reasonable expectations of suc-
case; that the Democracy may carry
many more Congressional districts than
they are now betting on ; that the Re?
publican party after all is not going to
landslide into the House with an over-
whelming majority; that the country
will gradually reconcile itself to the
rule of a party which thus far is more
conspicuous for its failures than its
successes and reluctantly assent to its
further lease of power. ,
The recovery of business and industry
from a prolonged depression, aggrava-
vated by the disastrous uncertainty
which waited upon the evolution 0f the
new tariff is very slow, however. In
certain respects, no doubt, matters are
on the mend and there are signs of re-
turning prosperity here and there. But
if the Democratic party expects to es-
cape a series of humiliating defeats this
fall, of which they have already had a
startling foretaste, it should, says the
Washington Pc s‘,procsed at once to give
the country good bond and security
that it does not propose to hang up
trade, commence , and enterprise upon
the tenterhooks of another tariff agi-
tation at the approaching session of
Congress. The people have had enough
of this sort of agitation—enough of re-
venue reform—for one year and they
demand arest. Let the new tarifi' be
given a fair trial. Whatsoever be its
merits letthem be tested. The country
will then be in better condition to
know how much more ta'rifi' reform it
wants. It wants no more of it now. It
_' wants a breathing spell and the ,Demcz
cratic leaders from Mr. Cleveland‘do‘wn'
have had timely warning that tlfi pub-4‘
lic patience is exhausted.- _ * 5" . ‘j/
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L’l‘heflFoot Ball Season.
As the base ball season begins to
Wane, thei'rrrilgged and sinewy cham-
pions of panting and rushing are
emerging from their training quarters
for iregular ' practice work preparatory
to the annual fall campaign. The foot
ball season this year will be one of stu-
ring and spectabular interest. The
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ggreat: .’varsity;:teams*' -ai?e:;th”oreltghlyil * 11?é3;17:¥3:¥;LISSfI‘BWB‘TflE‘;.
enlisted for the fray,rihe players have
been picked with exceptional carts and
'— "aire in admirable form, while lie-re in
j Norwalk the Y. M. C. A’s, under the.»
ccptaincy cf J ohn Burchard, are striv-i
ing hard to get together a team that
will be a credit to the town and the as-
sociation. To add to the spectator’s
enjoyment of the contests the foot ball
‘ rules have been wisely amended so as
to take away some of the dangerous and
disagreeable features that have hereto-
fore marred the game.
The game of foot ball in its best cs-
tate, is a manly, exhilarating and inno-
cent sport, calling into healthful exer-
cise. some of the best qualities of the
mind as well as the body. If the law
of the survival of the fittest may. be
used to judge of the intrinsic merits of
a pastime, foot-ball must rank among
the first. It was a popular game among
the ancient Greek and Roman youths,
although somewhat different from what
it is to-day, and as a British sport, con-
siderably antedates cricket. In its
essential principles it appears to have
undergone few changes, at least Since
it took root on Anglo-Stilton soil.
There is a familiar flavor alums the
complaint of James I., who forbade the
heir apparent to take part in feet ball
because of its perilous nature. if the
son of Mary Queen of Scots could wit-
ness the spirited'struggle that will take
place on Manhattan Field in November
he would see how American humanity
and ingenuity have improved upon a
noble pastime without impairing its
important features. -
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The New Steamboat.
The New York and Norwalk Steam-
boat company desire to retire the City
of Albany from the New York route,
and yesterday afternoon gave a trial to
the steamer Aurora. The Albany went
down as usual in the morning, but re-
mained in New York and will come up
again as usual this afternoon. The
Aurora left Beekman street at the usual
hour and made quick time to 31st street
where a number of passengers were
taken aboard. Her head was then
turned towards Norwalk, and-notwith-
standing wind and tide were against
her, made the run in excellent time.
The only accident that marred the trip
occurred as she was rounding the buoy
off Ascension beach, when the steam
stearing apparatus refused to work and
she ran upon the mud. The Mabel
Stevens kindly rendered assistance and
pulled the Aurora’s head around and
the stearing arparatus having been re-
paired, the remainder of the journey
was made without incident.
The» Aurora. is a new boat, having
been built but a little over a year ago.
She has three decks and is finished in-
side and out in hard wood. Her inter-
ior furnishings are elegant and the fur-
niture of the latest style of split reed.
The purser’s office is nicely equipped
and the ladies’ saloon is furnished elab-
orately. A number of‘ lady passengers
were aboard yesterday. and were
in their praise of the Aurora. .
It is the intention of the Steamboa
company to place the Aurora on _ the
line next Monday morning, provided
that she “fills the bill,” and run her all
winter, or as long as the patronage is
sufficient to pay expenses.
New Mason 0 Temple.
Elaborate arrangements have been
completed for the laying of the corner
stone 'of the new Masonic Temple on
morning at 10 o’clock.
Grand Master Henry _0. Warner, of
New Milford, will ofliciate at the cere-
mony and will be assisted by the asso-
ciate officers of the Grand Lodge.
' The Grand Master and oflicers of the
Grand Lodge will be escorted to the
new building by St. John’s lodge No. 3,
and Corinthian lodge, N o. 104.
Members of the Grand Lodge will be
present from all parts of the state.
The corner stone will contain copies
of the constitution and by-laws of St.
John’s lodge, No. 4. Corinthian lodge,
N o. 104, Jerusalem Chapter, ' Hamilton
Commandery, Jerusalem Council, La-
fayette Consistory, daily papers and
history of Masonic bodies up to date.
Immediately after the ceremony the
visitorswill be entertained by the Ma-
sonic bodies of Bridgeport.
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His Case. Nolled.
m The non-support case brought against
Henry Lindstead last June in New Ha-
ven was nolled in the city court this
morning. It was not disposed of in
this way because the accused had
changed his ways but onaccount of
the death of the complainant, Mrs.
Lindstead.
When she appeared in court in June
those who saw her then knew that her
husband would‘not have to support her
long as she was then in the last stages
of consumptibn. It seemed then as if
she knew she was going to die for she
told the court that it was not so much
about herself that she cared but about
her baby. =
When the mother died the charge of
non-support of wife was nolled but the
one alleging non-support of child was
kept on the docket. Since that time
the child has followed the mother and
so the second case was dropped this
morning.
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A Ridgefleld Man in Trouble.
-A young man named Pardee, former-
ly in the employ of the Southern New
England Telephone company in Ridge-
field, has been taken to the Bridgeport
jail by Deputy Sheriff White of Ridge-
t’leld. Pardee’s arrest was caused by a
Bristoloflicer who went to Ridgefield in
search of him. He is accused of hav-
ing secured a bicycle on the install-
ment plan and selling it without the
consent of the owner. - .
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D—-—-n.
,3. The word “damn” comes from a la-
_ "word to condemn, to fine: and its
iglnal signification remains with it in
"some old authors, and in peculiar in-
stances in modern authors, but it has
been differentiated into an oath of great
force and frequ_ency.;——Post Express.
The Rambler Rebuilt.
The steam tug Rambler of_ the Em.
mm and Neerngland Transpcratioli
company, whose boiler exbiodedlfiitt
Belle Dock, New Haven, last spring;
has beenrebuilt and the “hull sis now
ready for the new boiler which is being
' built at the Bigelow works. l
high
Broad street,Bridgeport, next Tuesday.
‘Snyisfthe Britisepcrt Union; _
was 'fiféd up. yesterday by which Si ey
E. H “‘w1éy,'”ex’-deputy internal rey fieE
mendiennd inicoginjectiong; ".h t e,Re‘-’
‘publ-icaut'eahdidacy ”for'lng shenfi' "of .
Fairfield county,_ withdraws from .the
race. ,
Mr. Hawley steps aside for cit-United
States Marshal Strong, who has also
been mentioned in connection With the
shrievalty nomination. The terms of
the deal are that Mr. Hawley is to, be
made a deputy sheriff in the event of
Mr. Strong’s election, and to have a
clear field when Mr. Strong’s term
is up. .
Prominent Republicans waited upon
Mr. Hawley yesterday. It took con-
siderable argument to get him out of
the race. It was shown to him that _it
would take a man who could ‘poll 3 big
vote in Bridgeport and the N orwalks to
stand any show against Sheriff Clark-
son. This it was not thought that Mr.
Hawley could do, though as much was
expected of Mr. Strong.” ' ' _
A prominent Republican said last
night: “The contest for the nomina-
tion for Congress in this district on the.
Republican ticket has simmered down
to two men, Col. J. W. Knowltou, of
Bridgeport, and E. J. Hill, of Not-
walk.” ' ~
.‘Annual Outing. ,
The annual outing given by Smith
Brothers, New Haven oytermen, was
held yesterday, with a sail down the
Sound on their oyster steamer. There
was a large party of friends of the oys-
termen aboard, and all present were
full of praises for the treatment they
had been accorded. .
The steamer left City Point sit-10¢
o’clock in the morning, and first head-
ed for the extensive oyster beds belong-
ing to the Smith Brothers, where the
party was shown the points in advanced
oyster culture. Several bushels .of the
juicy bivalves, were drawn aboard the
steamer, and these were served, raw
and cooked, to the guests during the
rest of the trip. --
After the tour around the oyster beds
the steamer sailed to Branford Point,
where an impromptu entertainment
was held” in the dining-room of the
Branford Point house. Speeches were
made by several of the guests.
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A New Device.
A new method is being adopted in
different towns and cities in the state
for lowering coffins into the grave.
The device is the invention of a Hart-
ford man and is a‘decided improvement
over the old system of lowering by
straps. ' ' ' "
A railing is built around the outside
of the grave and the receiving box
rests upon two wire cables which are
connected with a crank, and united to-
gether by a kind of automatic snap.
The casket is placed in the box, and
lowered into the grave without a creak
or noise of any nature. By pulling a
trip cord the cables are disconnected
and raised to the surface. The new
device does away with all possibility of
an accident which so frequently occurs
at the graveside, and is meritorious be-
cause it does away with the grating,
uncanny sounds attendant upon lower-
ing a coffin by the old method.
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. . _ Fur.Cutters Strike.
Thirty-four girls employed at W. A.
& A. M. White's fur factory Danbury,
have quit work owing to a disagreement
on the question of wages. The girls
have not worked this week. They ‘are
employed in the cutting-room and the
male help in the room which comprises
[four cutters, have also had to stop work.
It seems that last fall the firm cut the
wages of their help down fifteen per
cent, with the promise that as soon as
the tariff bill was settled the pay should
be put back to the original schedule.
As the tariff question was recently
settled and the firm made no move to
restore the old wages, the employees
in the cutting rooms got together and
made a request for their old pay and as
it was not given them on Saturday last
they quit work.
Horse Thief Caught. -
A man giving his name as William H.
Bohan a resident of New Haven, was
arrested yesterday oil the charge of
stealing a horse and buggy belonging
to Edward Cunningham of Orange.
The rig was taken out of Cunningham’s
barn Sunday night. Monday afternoon
Cunningham found the man in possess-
ion of his property and laid hold of him,
but a crowd collected and ' Bohan got
away. He is now locked up at New
Haven.
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. Death L. P. Hubbard.
Luther Prescott Hubbard died Tues-
day at noon after a short illness from
bronchial pneumonia at his home in
Greenwich. He was 86 years old, lea-
ves a widow and four children. Mr.
Hubbard was born in Hollis, N. H.,
on June 30, 1808. He received his edu-
cation in the district school there, and
later in Pinkerton Academy, at Derry.
In 1824 he helped to build the first cot-
ton mill at Nashua.
Benedict Will Run.
It is [now stated on good authority
that E. C. Benedict of Greenwich has
decided to accept the Democratic nom-
ination for governor if it is tendered
him. He has deliberated along while
over the matter and with repeated per-
suasions has decided to run. The vari-
ous politicians in the state are gleeful
over the prospect as with Benedict as
candidate they can count on plenty of
boodle.
Stratford Man Missing.
Peter Mooney, a landscape gardener
living in Stratford, lefthis home Sat-
urday evening to go to Bridgeport and
has not been seen since. Mooney’s wife
and brother made a diligent search for
him but they have found no tidings of
him. Mooney is about 32 years old.
Governor Flower Withdraws.
Governor Flower has announced that
he will not be a candidate for renom-
ination for governor. He made known
this determination at noon Tuesday.
It was after along interview with Sen:
ator Murphy and Senator Hill. ‘
Tran Sllgptersfi:
The seventh fit" ”of the Connecti-
cut State League of Trapshooters will
be held on the grounds of the Moodu
Gun club at Moodus tomorrow. ~
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Josephine glove 'cleanfi, . for. sale only i
by J. A. Riggs, Pharmacist,
street. Norwal . . .
collector, who has been promiqe 35?ng
‘ resolutions as made up is:—
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Err-Senator O. V. Collin ,of Middle;
town was nominated for Governor on
the fifth ballot,;receiving 280- votes.
The Republican State Convention
cenvened last evening at the Foot-
Guard hall. . .
most enthusiastic body seen in this
State in years. The “Old Guard’flwere
out in- force, and the most prominent
representative men of the-party from
all sections of the State in unprece-
dented numbers. It remindspne of
the conventions held in the sixties. and
argues earnest and determined work
on the part of theRepublicans. Every
one seems to scent victory in-the air,
and each one feels it in his bones. The
State Chmmittee has its headquarters
at the'Allyn House, where._also gath-
ered the friends of Senator Coflin, Col.
Cheney, Gen.’Merwin, Mr. .Porter and
cit-Mayor Marigold. That, indeed, was
the general stamping ground, and
“standing room only” was the rule in
all the halls and lobbies.
. Foot Guard Hall was elegantly dec-
orated with American flags, forty-four
in number, one for each state of the
union, being draped from the gallerv
and from the walls, while on the _ stage
a large portrait of Abraham Lincoln
occupied the post'of honor. Streamers
of red, white and blue descended from
the ceillings, giving a fine effect to the
hall. It was some little time after8
o’clock before Henry E. Benton of New
Haven, chairman of the state committee
called to order the convention~ and
briefly introduced Hon. William Edgar
Simonds cf Canton, who was _recelved
with much cordiality. He delivered an
address, Which was listened to through.
tuated with applause. . The chairman
then called 7for nominations for two
secretaries of the convention. George
. A. Kellogg of Rockville and Samuel A.
Eddy of Canaan were. unanimously
chosen, and the convention proceeded
to choose members of the committee on
credentials, one from each senatorial
district, but none from the First, or
Hartford district, on account of the
contest over the delegation from that
city The committee was as follows:
Second Distri‘ct—wH. G. Grannis of
Southington. » " -
Third—George P. Mathewson of En-
field.
Fourth—F. C. " Rockwell of ”West
Hartford.
Fifth—John M’Sweney of N augatuck.
Sixth—_E. J. Doolittle of Meriden.
Seventh—H. B: Woodrufi' of Hamden.
Eighth—I. M. Williams of New Ha-
ven. .
Ninth—George Havenof New Lon:
don. - ' . . -
Tenth—William. H. Palmer, J r., of
Norw1ch.
Eleventh—George, D. Jackson of
Colchester. if - ‘ '
Twelfth—Sa " “‘elu‘Fessenden of Stam-
ford .
Thirteenth—John H., Light of South
Norwalk. " _
Fourteenth—W.~W. Walker of Bridge-
port.
' Fifteenth~Edward S. Hawley, of
Huntington. . '
Sixteenth—Timothy E.
Killingly. .
Seventeenth—Charles N. Daniels of
Willimantic. . _
Eigheeenth—C. K. Hunt of Winsted.
Ninteenth—Lxfl‘ Nickerson of Corn-
Wall.
Twentieth—Richard Baldwin 'of Ply-
mouth.
Twenty-first-——John A. Warner of
Haddam,
Twenty-second—Frank Halleck of
Cromwell. .
Twenty-third—George Sykes of Ver-
non. -
Twenty-fourth—George E. Kenney
of Somers. - .
The committee on pernament organi-
zation was chosen. one from each dis-
trict, except the First, as follows :—
Second District—M. S. Chapman of
Manchester. ' .
Third—Charles;06fi‘ey of Granby.
Fourth—— Erastus Gay of Farmington.
, Fifth—George W. Wallace of Middle-
Hopkins of
Seventh—George L. Andrews of
Hamden.
Eight—William H. Preston of New
Haven. '
N inthfiNathan S. Fish of Groton.
Tenth—Charles B. Chapman of Pres-
ton.
Eleventh—Atwood 'E. Wilbur of
Montville. . ;
Twelfth—John Brophy of Ridgefield.
Thirteenth—Warren E. Plumb of
Trumbull. ~ .
Fourteenth—John W. Barnes of
Bridgeport. ;
Fifteenth—George W. Hallock of
Danbury. ;
Sixteenth—Henry C. Atwood of Kil-
lingly. ‘
Seventeenth—John L. Walden of
Windham. , ‘
Eighteenth~0haries F.
Torrington.
Ninteenth—Edward W. Spurr of
Canaa . '
Bracket of
own.
Twenty-first—Thomas Gross of East
Haddam.
Twenty-second—Frank K. Hallock
of Cromwell. -
Tw’enty-third—Joseph Hutchins of
Columbia.
Twenty-fourth—J. W. Chandler of:
Stafi‘ord.
When nominations for the committee
on resolutions were called for, ex-Gov-
ernor' Morgan G. Bulkeley,who was on
the licor With the delegates asked per-
mission of the chair and of the conven-
tion, inasmuch as the Hon. Henry 0.
Robinson wasa delegate from the irst
district, without any dispute whatever,
that his name be placed on the com-
mittee from the first district. This
.was agreed to. The committee on
First District—Henry C. Robinson
of Hartford. > ' f ‘1 :3; I:
Second—rFrank Li. Wilcox ofi’Hei'lin..
Third—Thomas E. Duncan of Wind.
or.
Fourth—George W. Corbin of New
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. Fiith—George H. chell of Water‘-
beryl”; = "-‘ .’. .‘V
Sixth-TL. MLHubbard . of .Walling-
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.SeVenth’éeAr. E. Hammer of Branford.
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Sixth—W. H. N ewtonof Wallingford.-
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Twentieth—B. H. Matoon of Water-
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Tenth—“JJii'lin’Ci'Br‘e'wstEr ofLedyard.
hy ‘y‘fcglrfi .1 .~ ’ ‘ . .j ._
’ Twelfth—Thbu’ids ‘H: ‘D‘elalib‘ of
Greenwich. , ' '
Thirteenth—E. 8. Banks of Fairfield.
Fourteenth—Allan W. Paige of
Bridgeport. ' '
. Fifteenth—John H. Fenton of Dan-
ury; ‘ - . -
Sixteenth—George M. Morse of Put-
nam. ' . _
fl Saventeenth—Charles Bragg of Plain-
e . - . ‘
Eighteenth—S. B. Home of Winsted.
Nineteenth—F. M. Williams of New
Milford.*-
Twentieth-H. O. Averill, Washing-
on.
Twenty-first—George F. Spencer of
Sa'ybrook.
wenty-second—Wm. T. Elmer of
Middletown.
Twenty-third—‘John H. Buell of Heb-
ron.
_Twenty-fourth—-W. H. Hull of Wil-
lington. . ‘
Acommittee of one delegate from
each county was selected to arrange
the seating of delegates in the conven-
tion by counties.
After announcement that the sena-
torial district delegates would meet at
9.30 this forenoon to choose members
of the state committee. and of the
places of meeting of the permanent
committeey the convention adjourned
to meet this forenoon at 10 o’clock.
Immediately after adjournment the
committee on permanent organization
met on the platform. M. S. Chapman
of Manchester was chosen chairman
and John L. Walden of-Willimautic
secretary. The organization decided
upon is as follows :—
Chairman—William 'E. Simonds of
Canton. ' .
-SecretarieseGeorge A. Kellogg of
Rockville; Samuel A. Eddy of Canaan.
Vioa Pansmnurs:
First District—Henry C. Robinson
of Hartford. ' _ f'
fi Sgcond—E. D. Robbins of Wethers-
e . ~
Third—James H. Houston of Enfield.
fi‘ourth—Dwight B. Hills of Plain-
vr e.
Fifth—Eli Bronson of Middlebuey. ?
Sixth—W. J. Leavenworth of - a1-
lingford. ‘ '
Seventh—Nathan P. Peck of Wood-
bridge. ,
Eighth—Frederick B. Farnsworth of
New Haven. -
Ninth—James Pendleton of Stoninga
«ton. .
Tenth—Hugh H. Osgood of Norwich.
Eleventh—J. B. Gay of Montville.
Twelfth—Charles H. Getman of Siam-
0rd.
Thirteenth—John H. Light of South
N orwalk. -
Fourteenth—Alfred B. Beers of
Bridgeport.
Fifteenth—Dwight E. Rogers of Dan-
ury.
Sixteenth—George M. Morse of Put-
nam. '
Seventeenth—Timothy Hopkins of-
Killingly. .
. Eighteenth—Isaac W. Brooks of Tor-
rington. '
..Nineteenth—A. T. Ror‘aback of Cu-
naan. - . . . - .
Twentieth—Robert I. Drakely of
Woodbury. ;
Twenty-first—George F. Spencer” of
Saybrook.
Twenty-second—Arthur B. Ryan of
Middletown.
Twenty-third—Albert H. Lyman of
Andover. "
Twenty-fourth—Harry B. Abel of
Stafford. \
THE COUNTY caucuses.
The county headquarters, with the
exception of Fairfield, were on the
first floor of the Allyn House, and
early in the evening, before the as-
sembling of the convention, four cau-
cuses were held. . ~.
The Tolland county caucus voted”
unanimously to present the name of
Charles Phelps, of’Rockville, as a can-
didate for secretary'of the State.
The Windham county caucus voted
to give Mr. Porter 9. complimentaryf
vote on the first ballot, but did not 'at-
tempt to make this binding on the coun-
ty as a whole. In case of Mr. Porter’s
defeat for first place, it was agreed to
present the name of George H. Nichols,
of Thompson, as a candidate for comp—
troller. '
The Middlesex county caucus voted
to present to the convention the name
of 0.. Vincent Coffin, of Middletown,
as its unanimous choice as a candidate
for governor. ,
There was a preliminary meet-ingot
the Fairfield county {delegates before
theconvention, in whicn the situation
in. the county was informally discussed.
Business was called for, but no one of-
fering any, the caucus adjourned with-
0th endorsing any candidate for any
p ace. _
The New Haven county caucustook
an informal ballot on the choice of the
‘delegation for a candidate for gover-
nor, which resulted: Merwin 42, Cof-
fin 8, Cheney 1, Porter 1. The caucus
then adjourned.
The first ballot taken by the conven-
tion to’day resulted as follows, 253
'votes necessary to a choice :
Merwin 141
Cheney . 134.-
Coifin 125
Porter ‘ 86
SECOND Banner.
Merwin 140
Cheney 132%
Coffin 128
Porter . 63%
THIRD BALLOT.
Coffin 175
Merwin 151
Cheney 139
Porter 12
E. E. Crows has been elected State
Central Committeeman in place of J.
Belden Hurlbutt. »
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Passed’a Forged Check.
Teller Hoyt of the Fairfield County
Bank this morning, while looking over
anumber of checks exchanged detected
one for $12. 50 which he thought to be a
forgery. It was made payablcto Rob.-
ert chard, and.bdregafalrly'jgcod:im-
H. Holmes,-’although presented. by a
stranger.- . Mr. ' Bates declares'th'e' ‘slgl-
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fiéplflhiiriétsl irritated On‘ Sus
. noon.
Dieleni'Qi-Hail iié'f‘Fired L" Bu ilii- ‘ ,
ings on the Westch‘eslter
Fair Grounds. _.
He Formerly Resided in Norwalk.
W. H. Bruce, one of the managers of
the Westchester County Fair Grounds
at White Plains was in town this morn;
ing. About three weeks ago the grand
stand at the Fair Grounds wereburned
and two weeks later the stables at the
same place were destro ed by fire. A
former resident of orwalk, Joseph
Conners, who was employed as a hostler
at the stables was arrested 'on suspicion
of havmg set fire to both buildings.
Mr. Bruce came here to search up
the record of Connersin Norwalk. . He'
also visited West-port where; Connors
lived for a time. and in both places he
secured, to him, surprising reports’of
fires, many of which were ascribed to
Conners,‘ though no evidence had ever
been secured that would convict.
About three years ago there were
several fires in this city and in the
suburbs, notably that of a barn on Hoyt
street, the Dr. Acton barn, John Hex
gan’s barn, the Arnold foundry and
several others. Suspicion pointed no
Conners as being guilty of the incen.
diary acts and in one or two instances
proven and he was discharged.
He was also arrested on the charge of
drunkenness and sent to jail and there‘
were no more fires for a long time.
After his release from jail he went to
Westport to reside, and soon after
there were a number of fires in that
town, until finally the house in which
Conners lived was burned and the in-
mates had anarrow escape with their
lives. Conners was arrested for the
crime but could not be convicted on the
charge of incendiarism, but was sent to
jail for drunkenness. On being re«
leased he went to Port Chester, a
there were more fires. He then we
to White Plains with the result that the
two fires occured and he was arrested
as above. ' .
Mr. Bruce thinks that he has evidence
that will place Conners in States pri-
son, and a number of Norwalk people
will probably, be summdned to appear
at the trial. "
’ It"; is, 'now stated that Connors was
seen running away from fires that hap-
pened in this city, but that the persons
who saw him were/afraid to testify
against him for fear that he would be
revenged by burning their property.
His friends say that when he is intox1-
cated he has a mania for set-ting fire to
buildings or anything else, seeming to
take great delight in seeing property
destroyed by fire.
If he is guilty, and there Seems to be
no doubt that he is, it is to be hoped
that he will receive a sentence that will
keep him for a long time where he will
hays no further opportunity to. indulge
his disposition to set fire to‘ buildings.
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. Am usemente.
NORWALK OPERA HOUSE.
That old favorite, Gus Williams, will
appear at the Norwalk Opera House
on Saturday evening next in his merry
comedy "April Fool” rewritten up to
date and interpreted _by an entire new
cast. Mirth-seekers Will no doubt crowd
to see this eminent comedian. and to
hear his new songs and mutations.
Mr. Williams is one of the few come-
dians of the present day who writes
his own songs and originates his own
jokes. He is copied but never copies.
His company this season is said to be
very strong. One of our exchanges in
speaking of them says, “About such a
company there can be said one thing to
as capable intheir. various” lines as Mr.
Williams is in his. We are promised
one of the treats of the season on Sat-
i 'u‘rday evening. Be sure and go.
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TERSETALES OF THE TIMES.
The Superior Court is in session at
Danbury.
Frank A. Camp, of Meriden, was in
.1, .
town yesterday.
The Sons of St. George will 'give an
entertainment this evening. '
. There will be a strong, fight nforw “no
license” in Norwalk, this year.
The funeral of Peter Nestor was held
this morning from St. Mary’s church.
V—Plctures Framed iby J. T. Hgyes.
8tf
The Laboring Men’s Union will
meet in St. George’s hall, next Mon-
day evening.
It is rumored that
Stevenson will enter the senatorial fight
in this district.
Captain Isaac Bassett, the aged door-
keeper of of the United States senate,
is stopping at Cresent Beach.
——Frns'r GUN of the No License cam-
paign, on Friday night. Hear Dr.
Young at the Norwalk Opera House.
All of the Yale football players have-
ing arrived at New Haven the football
training table ‘was formed this morning.
The Wall street vs. Main street base
ball game, announced for this after-
noon, has been postponed until to-mor-
rcw afternoon.
Children of George Sturges are sick
with scarlet fever at their home over
M. Ratchford’s saloon. The house has ,
been quarantined.
Private F. M. Briggs, of Co. 0.,
Stamford, whose term of enlistment
has expired, has received his discharge
papers from.the adamant-general.
.The funeral of William Fagan who
died on Monday, aged. 23 years, will be
held from St. Mary’s church, to-morrow
morning. . j . . .-
he was arrested, but his guilt was not
do "it justice—all its members are artists
001. William is;
mature a forgery. IFi-I‘h'e‘ cheek "vreache .
the Fairfield County bank throughf'exgi
change with*th’e'Cenir‘ilib‘alik. " _
Readthe Gamma.
.5; The,- ha-jnlnual. ‘fsessioii‘, .of{ Ethel-Grand
lodge of Connecticut,‘I. O. G. T. will
Qfllite a number from this city will at- I
n .
be held at New Britain Sept. 25 and 26.. -
Thcqumi'ttee appointed by. the! D.
{mi-he, m%.mrprt%emflnglme-
mo‘nfi- jag? . _ j a, - is waif“, paces
inNdrwa ,.; _,ll‘ “19;? gt the residence
of Mrs. “E". J. Hill, tofmorrow after-
T».
.1
‘ "The daughters of the,late.=P:;T. Bar-
‘n'um will sell out their interest inthe
Barnum &. Bailey circus to James A.
galley, the survivmg partner. of Mr.
arnum, and the transaction. will pro-
vgably be'consummated within thirty
eye.
The Epworth League held a social.
at the Methodist church, last evening.
It was expected that the league from
Rowayton would be present, but owing
to the stormy weather they did? .not put
in an appearance. .All who were pres-
ent spent a very happy evening."
George Toohill, yesterday afterlfiou,
for the alleged stealing of a watch from
Benjamin Ruscce, of New Canaan, b
whom Toohill was for a time employe .
The alleged offence, was committed last
May. The prisoner was given 'ahear-
ing before Justice 'Silliman, who ad-
journed the case until next Monday.
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Disappearance of Two Italian Bankers.
PITTSBURG, Sept. ill—The. police do-
partment has’been notified of the' sudden ,
disappearance of Vincent Carrier! and
Salvator Levata, two Italian bankers.
The amount of money taken is estimated
to be about $10,000.. Hundreds of doped
ltors called at the bank, but th y found
the doors closed. The heavierdepositors
were almost beside themselves with rage.
A Colored Bishop Counsols Emigration.
Kansas Crrv, Sept. ills—The Rev. H.
M. Purner of Atlanta, bishop of" the Afi-
rlcan M. E. church for Afrlom'flhc West
Indies and Canada and one 'cf the best
known negro ministers in film-United
States, is in Kansas City. He lectured at
the African M. E. church on the "emigra-
tion to Africa of American negroes. He
told his people they ought to go totleeria.
_ Is Murderer. Dncstro Inspire? .
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 10.—A special to The
Republic from Union, M0,, says: Argu-
ments for a further postponement of the
trial of Dr. Arthur Duestro, the St. Louis
millionaire who murdered his wife and
child last February, began here before
Judge Rudolph. 'Ddestro’s attorneys say
they will show theirxcllent islnsane, and
that his insanity is hereditary. '
Demands of Garment Workers.
_ BOSTON, Sept. 19,—.4‘119 United Gar-
ment 'Workers’ union cf Boston held a
mass meeting in. Wells Memorial hall"
and drew up a price list to be presented
to the manufacturers and contractors. It
was voted to empower the district, council
to order a strike in every shop in thccity
that did not agree to pay the amount de-
manded by the new list.
Veterinarians In Sea-tion. I
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 10.—Voterinari-
in this city in their thirty-first annual
convention at the Academy of Natural
Sciences today. Mayor Stuart welcomed
the delegates, Dr. W. Horace Hoskins of
Philadelphia responding on behalf of the
organizatic’m. The convention will con-
tinue three days.
Detained as Obscene:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19.—:The recently
published book entitled “If Christ Came
to Congress” has been detained in the
mails pending an investigation by the
postoffice department of the alleged ob-
scenity {the ubiicntion. The author is
M. W. owar of Alabama, Who expects
to be nominated for congress by a Popu-
list canention. ' .
After the Grip
My son was left weak, stomacnand lung
affected,couid not eat or sleep. Hood's Sal-ea
Hood’s 5.....- "t
. m marina
parllia restored his ~
strength and made him . g,“ “res
better than for years. It ‘ 1 -
“lawn?" ““i‘i'“ . M”
nr 00 at r us a ores.
EVA Win, $532148, gat‘bgriilgrfio ne'etiollit
-' Hood’s Pills m prompt and efficient.
TU RENT.
Half inch or less. 250 a. day or $1.00 per week
.110 BENT,—- First or second floor on Or-
chard street, sewer- and water connec-
lnquire of G. HAULENBEEK. 23 Urchard saget.
0 RENE—Two suits of apartments in
Ja-mes’ Block; also one on Cross street.
F. ST. JOHN Locxvggon.
near Grace church.
a» 1 1w
Trustee.
0 BENT.—‘Fo’ur rooms with Pantry and
. closets. on first floor, No. 7 Chestnut
street. 'Appiir' to E. 'H.‘Flllcw. No. 5. Chest-
nut street. . 941 tf
0 RENE—Rooms in the Hadden building.
In uire on the premises of Mrs. Eliza-
beth Ha den. 32 tf
0 RENE—The Store No. 50 Wall street.
lately occupied by H. G.Judd. 0p osite
ailroad and Post Office. Apply to Mrs. liza-
beth Hadden. 866 tf
FOR SALE.
O’RJSALEFBuilding Lots for! sale, also
Houses and Storeflo 1!, nt. Apply to E.
B. Matthews. 120_E'ast avenue. -, 3 9201m
OB SALE—500 loads of building stone
. delivered to anypart, of the City. In-
quire of oraddress Enos Karmocc, 60 Belden
avenue. - 9308111
WANTED. I
Axum—A few capable men of good
address to look after-your trade. in
nursery stock. Permanent positron, good Dav.
Some desirable territor » now lopen. Write
ELLWANGEBib BARRY, t. Hope nurseries.
Rochester, Newlork. ' . 946 2w
ANTEDcyAyoung girl to assist iii ”en-
_ _ eral Housework. “Apply at 7’6 Fran lin
avenue. 1’ 1M3," , safest
~ ANTED.—A good horse :‘andma
horse must be a fair traveler, km
on '..
and
gentle; will be given the best of_ care this win-
ter for moderate use of the animal. ‘ Address
“Home? care Gazrzrru. _, 945 at
Alanna—A Cwaltress at, the NorWalk
‘ Hotel. Apply to C. H. Tutle. Land’lérd.
A Norwalk doable arrested young A ‘
ans from all over the United Ftaicspict .
tions; rent moderate; possession immediately. .
Norwalk Chronicler