4 bsolutoly Independent.
WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2611894.
333:»; Daily Gazette, established in 1890
The Weekly Gazette in 1800.
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11124113 .9 DESCRIPTIONS.
Daily, one year,$3; six months, $1 75; three
monzhs. $1.00; one month 300. _ .
li‘celrly, one year. in advance. $1.00; .s1x
inonts, 600. three months, 35c.
POSTAGE ran-13.411).
The Coming Cold Wave.
The cold wave advancing toward the
Atlantic coast is likely to cause one of
the severest falls of temperature this
winter. The cold spell will be .felt
most to-morrOw, and it may be ex-
pected to continue in this locality until
near the close of the week.
The President's Trlp bouth.
It appears by the Washington Post’s
account, that President Cleveland’s re-
cent hunting trip. down among the
marshes of the Carolinas, amounted to
something more than a delightful and
refreshing episode of sport. It had,
also, a social side, and one of peculiar
and memorable interest. All accounts
agree that the shooting expedition was
eminently successful from every point
of view. The weather was perfect, the
game plentiful, and the circumstances
thoroughly satisfactory. Mr. Cleve-
land enjoyed the out-door life of which
he is so fond and from which he de-
rives such substantial benefit ; and he
returns, we are happy to say, very ma-
terially improved in health and spirits.
But Mr. Cleveland had an experience
in that little village of Georgetown, S.
C., whereof he will like to think in the
days to come. The word “reception”
is, we know, suggestive of anything
rather than pleasure to the eminent
public man who may be its appointed
victim on the occasion, and it will be
remembered that the President declined
very hastily when he first learned that
such an affliction was proposed in his
0 zse by the patriotic people of George-
town. He relented afterward, however,
and, as we have said, the chances are
that he is glad the second thought
occurred to him. As things turned out,
the “reception” as understood in
Georgetown, S. 0., was not the fussy,
tiresome, unprofitable function that
the President had, with onlywtoo much
reason, apprehendb‘d. Ifimsa simple,
kindly, cordial, and weltbred demon-
stration of esteem. There was no vul-
gar, noisy ostentation, no offensive
scramble for precedence, no ill-bred
effort to turn the President into an exhi-
bition.
The people came together in an un-
affected spirit of loyalty to the Nation’s
representative and joined in a testi—
mlny cf resp act and affection toward
an illustrious fellowcitizen. They gath-
ered from miles around, serious, hospi-
table, considerate, soberly, delighted.
One lady, the widow of a former Gov-
ernor—Allston—of the State, rode near-
ly twenty miles in her carriage to greet
the President of the United States and
offer him her ceremonious but sincere
homage. Eighty-five years of age,
though still erect and courtly of man-
ner, this charming and venerable sur-
vival of a chivalrous generation lent to
a beautiful and homely scene the pic-
°turesque touch that ,made it wholly
perfect. ‘
We are told that Mr.’ Cleveland was
deeply impressed by the experience.
He found himself surrounded by
friends, enveloped in an atmosphere of
genuine regard. There was no clamor,
no afiectation, no servile eagerness—
just a spontaneous and simple and self-
r::specting manifestation of courteous
and genuine good will. We are glad
to think that Mr. Cleveland included
this incident in his trip. He conferred
great pleasure upon a number of most
worthy people, and we are happy in
believing that he received a great deal
er himself.
Broke Hls Leg.
Early Christmas morning the atten-
tion of Peter Guigue, was attracted to
the groans of a man who was lying on
Yard street, in a helpless condition.
He recognized the man as Patsy Gal-
lagher and assisted him to his home
near by and summoned Dr. Tracey
who found that the man had fractured
both bones in his left leg below the
knee. It is stated that the man stepped
in a post~hole that had been carelessly
left open, How long he lay in the
street before being discovered by Mr.
Guigue is not known. Mr. Gallagher
is also suffering from exposure to the
cold night air.
Waylaid by a Footpad.
Charles Muzzy, baggage-master at
the Consolidated railroad depot in this
city, came over on an early train from
New Have-:1, this morning. At about5
o’clock as he was walking up fromSouth
Norwalk and when near the watering
ts-vk “in the lmllow,’ be was stopped
by-ja man who asked him the time of day
Muzzy informed him that he had no
Watch. The man then grabbed hold of
him, but he managed to break away,
.and ran uptown followed for quite a
defence by the man who he believes
intended robbing him.
The Race a Draw.
Dr. Hitchar‘ck’s race of his blooded
two year old colt, “Dexter,” with
Water Commissioner Treadwell’s two
your farm gelding “Water “Witch,”
yesterday, resulted in first heat for the
Doctor and the second for Treadwell.
A third was trotted but contested and
will be settled by another race one
year hence, so the “dinner” stakes at
the expense of the loser, to which the
press reporters of the town were in-
vited, is off.
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The Oyster- Buslness.
The shell fish commissioners have
made their. biennial report. It shows
that the receipts of the year were $14,~
992.48 and the expenses 88,858.46.
been 36 applications for oyster grounds
comprising 3,272 acres.
these applications were granted, dispos£
ing of 1,298 acres. The commissioners
report that there have been many
violations of the law which forbids
oystermen not citizens of Connecticut,
from dredging oyster grounds owned
by the state. They also report that
the oyster industry in this state is
steadily increasing and is offering a fair
returngto diligent andpersistent grow-
ers. . ,
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A Positive..Neoes‘slty.
Bridgeport has had her first tsplley
accident. Now the newspapers of that
city are advocating the use of fenders
by the Traction company. Many ex:
amples are prominent testifying to the
positive necessity of safe guards for
the protection of human life. The cost
is not extreme and the assurance of
safety to pedestrians and patrons of
trolley roads is a feature which should
not be overlooked.——Danbury Dispatch.
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The Soldiers’ Home.
There are now 347 names on the roll
at the Soldiers’ Home, at Noroton, and
289 are present, of whom 53 are in the
hospital, 12 in convalescent quarters
and 11 are treated at the morning sick
call, a total of 76 sick. Seventy-nine
others are exempt from detail, and 28
are on extra duty, leaving a total of 106
subject to detail. Of the absent, 22 are
on leave, two without leave, 9 are in
the state hospital and 25 are in the state
insane asylum.
The Boss Pelicans.
The newly elected officers of the
Pelican club are James M. Creagh,
president; Francis Curran, vice presr-
dent Hugh Donnelly, recording scribe;
Frank Madden, financial scribe;
Thomas Powell, treasurer ; James M.
Cree-gh, Frank Curran, Charles Flynn
M. ‘J. Riordan, E. J. Crowley.
Blg Contract:
The New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad hasjust placed or-
ders with the Keith Manufacturing
company and a Worcester car builder
for freight cars amounting to more
than $140,000. '
Letter Carriers.
ThePost Office, and especially the
letter carriers never had so heavy a
holiday mail to dispense as attended
this year’s Christmas. ‘
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A Dividend for New Year’s.
The old Fairfield County Bank is first
to make its stockholders happy by a
dividend.
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TERSE TALES OF THE TI'tE“.
There is fine skating on Wood’s
pond.
Clarence Slauson is suffering from an
attack of the grip.
Mrs. Timothy Fitch’s condition re-
mains about the same.
Miss Mary Fitzgerald of New York is
visiting her parents in this city.
Robert T. Jennings died in Bridge-
port, yesterday, aged 63 years.
Miss Faustina Jennings of Ridgefield
isa guest of Miss Minnie Brown on
Ward street.
Mrs. lDr. Paige and her daughter,
Mrs. S. H: Watkins, left for New York,
this morning.
Mrs. Charles F. Osborn and son
Clarence, of East avenue, leave for
California, next Monday.
Danbury expects to have its electric
road running next Saturday, and will
then no doubt be happy"
Mrs. Sarah Bessey and Miss E. Louise
Smith spent Christmas with their sister,
Mrs. Frank H. Hoyt, of Stamford. v‘
Weather prophet Horace Johnson
says: “Look out for the coming week.
Have your overcoat and mittens ready. "
The skating race for the C. Ford
Seeley models, will take place, 0 .ndi-
gens being favorable, on New Year’s
ay. __________‘
A daughter of Alfred Dickens aged
14 years, died on Tuesday of diphtheria.
The interment took place this after.-
noon.
The aged Mrs. Harriet Selleck of.
New Canaan, is a guest of her daughter
Ngrs. George W. Raymond, on Union
p ace. .
D. A. Newcomb had a barn raising
party at his farm on the Dry Hill road,
yesterday. Refreshments were served
in abundnnce. ::
A man about half-seas-over, stepped
on a weighing machine on Wall street,
yesterday, and because it refused to
register his weight attempted to pick
the machine up and cart it off.
—The entire stock of.Armour..’s lards,
etc., will be sold at cost before January
1, 1895. Sugared corn for eating or
stringing, 8c lb. J. S. Barbour, 17
Main street. 51 tf
George Allen fell from a derrick a
distance of 40 feet, in Bridgeport, on
Monday, and remarkably enough. while
being rendered unconscious, escaped
serious injury.
Several different merchants, (two at
South Normand) have kindly informed
the GAZETTE of their belief that their
ads. published in these columns,proved
the most remunerative of all others.
The engagement of Miss Julia Han-
lon of this city and Gilbert Stevens of
New Canaan is announced. Mr. Stev-
ens is the son~ of Landlord Franklin
Stevens Of the Birdsall House, and Miss
Hanlon is one of the most popular
young ladies of the Boston Store.
The recent decision of the United
States court of claims will rejoice the
hearts of letter carriers the country
over.
obliged to work overtime he may col?
hour law.
During the two years there have _
Eighteen of '
It is that whenever a carrier is,
fleet extra pay for it under the eight’
D A H) Y“ N 0 R FA L-E'K {G A. an Tris _. -
A man named “Murt” Shed won the:
To-day is St. Stephen’s day.
Did you find anything in your stock-
ing .
Buckingham Post, G. A. R. will meet
to-night. . , ' .
Yesterday was a charming April day
in December. '
The Pelican club will celebratejits
first anniversary, Feb. 22d.
A special city meeting will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock.
Officers were elected at the last meet—
ing of the Pelican club, on Sunday.
Newsman John T. Hayes and family
are visiting friends in Yonkers, N. Y. .
The Robert Emmett Club will hold
its second annual sociable, Jan. 17th.
China will sue J a-panfor peace and it
is a piece of China that will suit Japan;
Mr. and Mrs. James D. . Jennings
spent Christmas with friends in Bridges
poit. .
John Moore, aged 419. well known
farmer, dropped dead in New Milford,
Monday. ‘_._”_ -
William R. Lockwood proposes start-
ing on his annual southern trip in
about two weeks. ,
The Grace church Sunday school
will celebrate Christmas in the Opera
House tO-morrow night. '
‘—Cut prices on all holidayl goods at
Hale’s. Store Open until twelve, mid-
night or later. ‘ 1013 tf
The amateur photographer is yet
patiently waiting to snap his Kodak on
a man with a snow shovel.
spending the holidays with Miss Alice
Selleck, of Merwin street.
Miss Frances Hinman. entertained a
number of her friends at her home on
Academy street last evening.
Among the many deeply interested
auditors at Grace church yesterday
morning, was Rev. Dr. Noble.
—-Pictnres framed at Hayes’ Main st.
1013 tf.
Rev. Fither Slocum preached an
able and earnest sermon to the peeple
of St. Mary’s church yesterday.
The Sunday schools of the Congre-
gational and Baptist churches will hold
their Christmas festivities to-night.
John Beers was arrested Monday
night for intox1cation _and exposure.
He will be given a hearing to-night.
Frederick LeG. Merritt, of this city,
and Miss Rosa Lee Marshall were mar-
ried in Bridgeport, Monday eyening.
“Ed” Northrop is shaking hands
with old friends in town. He is look-
ing as bright as a freshly minted dollar.
Trouble at the pewer station caused
a delay until 8 o’clock before the first
car was run over the Tramway this
morning.
Judge David Callahan lies , at the
point of death at his home in New Ha-
ven. He was a member of the legisla-
ture in 1890-92.
The rain Monday night ruined the
skating on the ponds about town, for
yesterday, but that exciting pleasure is
being largely indulged in to-day.
—This week there will be bargains
in harness, horse goods, lap robes and
blankets, Wright’s salesrooms, So.
Norwalk. 1012 (it
had so large a holiday trade as during
the past week. This is all easily ac-
counted for. He ran his ads. in the
GAZETTE. ‘
The Courant has unearthed another
Hartford baby-farming case, and among
the sad victims is the infant Offspring
of a vicious girl-mother and thirteen
year old father. #
Mrs. Emily Robbins Talcott of Hart.
ford, celebrated yesterday, the 105th
anniversary of her birth. She is men-
tally vigorous, but her eyesight and
hearing are impaired.
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Little Miss Mary Watkins was given
" a Christmas tree yesterday which was
generously laden with gifts and from
which she made for her little playmates
a more than merry Christmas.
——I have bought a large stock of
bankrupt carrriages ; will sell less than
1012 (it
A delivery Wagon belonging to Dan-
iel Hanlon was struck by a trolley car
in charge ofMotorman Andrews, on
Wall street, Monday afternoon. The
wagon was but slightly damaged.
Hall’s block on Main street, South-
port, was destroyed by fire between
12 and 1 o'clock this morning. . The fire
started in the bakery of Charles
O’Michael. The loss is estimated at
$4.000. .
Dr. and Mrs. Paige of New York,
were guests at the Grace church rec-
tory yesterday. In the morning Mrs.
Paige was driven over to Westport
where she attended service at beauti-
ful Memorial church.
Manager Weed is in receipt Of a tele-
gram from Parsons & Weed. managers
of the Park City theatre, Bridgeport,
which says: “Archie Boyd delighted
crowded house to-night.” “Country
Squire” good as “Old Homestead.”
--Our holiday goods contesting of
toys, games, sleds,.express wagons and
novelties in fine decorated china are
now ready. H. H. Williams, 15 Wall
street. - ~ 1002tf
Judge Shumway has granted Ann
Eliza Gilbert of Bedding a divorce
from Fred H. Gilbert of that place on
the ground of intemperance. They
were married on May~,~.1,. 1879. .The
gnlaintiff’s name was c'hfinged‘tc'vAnn
Eliza Bundle. - . .
, -,—Closing out prices at Hale’s.
Miss Estelle Storms, of New York, is ‘
Drygoodsman Street says he never
cost, Wright’s salesrooms, So. Norwalk.‘
marble clock at John Manning’s Mon-
day night. ' ., ,1 5
Mrs. John W. Grant, wit‘e‘iof a New
Haven policeman, went,to_ohureh, Tues-
daydeyening and returning home fell
ea . . .. . ., ,
A Slovenian named Joseph Meisces
was fatally stabbed, by a brother coun-
tryman named Brennos, in a Bridge-
port saloon, Tuesday. .
A New Haven reporter ate some oys-
ters taken from the watersabout that
harbor alleged to contain typhoid germs
The centest was an unequal one even
though the oyster as is.alleged was
armed: with bacillus. New Haven re-
porters arc'égmighty andbound to pre-.
vail.”
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At the Baptist Sunday-shoal Christ-
mas entertainment -tO-night Miss Ger-
trude Lyon, of Knight street, has kind-
lv consented to recite the’ “Volunteer
Organist.” Miss Lyon is'a'pupil at the
American School of Oratory, in Brook-
lyn, from which institution she expects
to graduate next Spring.
An Italian row is reported to have,
taken place on Main street. Monday
night, in which one of the Italians
chased another with a knife, and yet
another onefired three or four pistol
shots at a woman. Those in interest
are very reticient about the matter, in
fact deny that there was any disturb.
ance at all.
—Big reductions on Christmas goods
at Hale’s. 1013 if
The town board of relief give notice
in another column of the days on which
they will be in session for the purpose
of hearing and determining any andfall
appeals made to them from the (Image
of the assessors, and also the time of
their meeting for the purpose of chat
ting the polls of sick and disabled per-
sons.
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A bakery wagon belonging to W. F.
DeKlyn was struck by a trolley car on
West avenue, Monday afternoon. Mon-
tormau Tuck sounded the alarm gong
and put on the brake, but it seems that
the driver of the horse wheeled his
wagon directly in front of the car.
The wagon was badly wrecked but the
boy who was driving, and the horse
escaped injury.
It is learned that the coach which
the police saw go up High street, early
Monday morning, and in which it was
thought were the persons who bur-
glarized the Boston Store, contained
no less a personage than John Hirsch
who was returning from an evening
out at the “home” of the Sons of Her-
man. .
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—It you want to strike bargains call
on Druggist Hale. 1013 tf
Congressman-elect Hill is still housed
from what came very near being a case
of nervous prostration. He carried
altogether too much steam to the square
inch, for his cranial boiler during the
recent campaign, and theu‘sudden tran-
sition from a year of democratic la y
indolence in the lumber trade to such a
a hustle for Congress as Hill made. was
enough to ruin the nerves'of a man of,
iron.
The Sunday school of the Methodist
church had a happy Christmas gather-
ing last evening, besides giving a .very
interesting entertainment. Christmas
gifts were distributed with a lavmh
hand and every child present was made
happy. The church was crowded with
people, among the number being Mrs.
Harriet Selleck, aged 90 years, of New
Canaan, and A. Morehouse of this city,
aged 86 years, both of whom seemed to
greatly enjoy the happiness manifested
by the youngsters. A large quantity
of provisions, clothing, etc., were con-
tributed and will be distributed among
needy families by the King’s 'Daugh.
ters of the church, to-day. '
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Amusements.
norr’s OPERA HOUSE.
James B. Mackie, “Grimesey, Me
Boy,” who will appear in his new com-
edy “The Side Show,” has in his day
performed many acts of daring and
skill. He was the second man in this
country to do the leap for life, diving
from the top of the center pole in- the
big tent down into a not some seventy
odd feet below. This was child’s play
to what his first entrance in the “Side
Show” has proved to be. He appears
at Hoyt’s Opera House, next Friday
evening.
NORWALK OPERA HOUSE.
“The Country Squire” will be pre-
sented at the Norwalk Opera House
this evening and will without doubt
meet with the crowded house it so rich-
1y merits. The amusement loving
public of Norwalk should encourage
such high-class attractions as “The
Country Squire,” by their liberal
patronage. Manager Weed’s efforts
in having Mr. Boyd 'reduce his price
from 31.00 to 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents, ,
should also be appreciated by his 3
patrons.
NORWALK OPERA HOUSE.
The “Slavery Days” company, with
forty colored artists will appear at the
Norwalk Opera House, nextSaturday
night., The Boston Record says : “An
excellent performance, of “Slavery
Days,” was presented at the Lyceum
yesterday with forty people in the cast.
A cotton picking scene, with the field
hands at work picking cotton, is very
picturesque. There is a fine olio of
entertaining specialties, the perform-
ance concluding with a genuine cake
walk, which proved a decided novelty.
YJ‘IRE‘MEN INJURED.
A Pennsylvania Village Almost Destroyed
by Fire.
Sunnirnv, Pa. Dec. 26.——Tho village of
Northumberland, this county, was saved
from (lieilyi'llt‘llull by fire by the Sunbury
fire downtimmt. As it was, three resi-
dences were destroyed, and five firemen
Wcrc hurt: The injured are Peter Rooke-
fellor, Sunbury. log broken and hurt in-
ternally; George Seasholtz, Northuinbrer-
land. loft k nco crushed and hurt internally;
'fifldwiiifggud Alonzo J acoby, .Sunburyr and .
FlClllln’fl hiaclu-nhurg, Northumberland,
badly cut and bruised. , -
Nortlii‘imberlanrl has no fire depart—
ment, but tlialmif Sunbiiry arrived in time
to confine the 1')S'"'GS to the rcsidcncvs of
Dr. William Sheets. in which the ilre
originato'l. 'u‘lhrtin llithlngt-on. Jr.,.and,
Michael l..- u‘um. .. The loss lsiestimatcd',
at. $3.000. w m :l f-LDOD'insurance.
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Banning COCKRAN LAUGHS.
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‘1‘he-Ei—Tammauy Chieftain Makesgan At-
tack. Upon lthe..C‘.ongr.-essmait;., 7
Crokor and Mr. Bourke Cockran come
face to face, tlicre inay be war. Mr. Cro-
ker suddenly broke forth‘nnd in violent
terms denounced the congressman. The
erstwhile leader of Tammany Hall was in
his Broadway office and to a reporter said,
‘with decided emphasis; .
“I have become Satisfied that certain
publications about the Tammany Hall
organization and myself have been in-
splrcd by Bourke Cookran,‘ and I now
have no hesitation in saying that I believe
that he has been going around in corners
to talk about me and acting in a way that
sometimes leads one to be termed an in-
fOrmer. Now, I submit that it would be
manifestly more manly and, dignified for
him to come right before the executive
committee of Tammany Holland say what
he has to say. ' ‘ j ' " '
“He has been termed, or terms himself,”
contlnucd Mr. Croker. “a man of brains.
Now, if this man of brains has the man-
hood, lot him accept my challenge to come
before the committee, and I promise to go
back to one more meeting and. face him
and discuss these matters with him. I ex-
post to go to Florida in about ten days,
and I hope to have the pleasure of~meeting
him before then. Let us see if he can make
“good the talk he has made. ”
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.—-Bourke Cock-
ran refused to say much about the inter-
view in which Richard Crokcr attacked
him. “When I first heard of the inter-
view,” he said, "I could not understand
what the questioner was talking about.
Now that I have read the interview, I do
not know much more than I did before. I
decline to be drawn into any controversy
with the author of such trash or to take
any notice of it. ”
“What is the cause-of Mr. Croker’s at-
tack on you, Mr. Cockran?” was asked.
“I don’t know. I don’t . know any
more than you do. "
”Ho hints at a personal encounter. ”
Mr. Cockran looked down at his six feet
of solid build and gavcan expressive snlll‘.
”Mr. Crokcr says he is coming through
here in about ten days. Are you going
away?”
“I am going away some time.”
“In about ten days?" -
“Ten days—to avoid Crokcr? Hahn,
ha!” And Mr. Cockran went off futon
prolonged fit of boisterous laughter as he
started for his room for the night.
IS 11E THE llIURDERER?
A Suspected Man Arrested Under Peculiar
Circumstances.
SALAMANCA, N. Y., Doc. 26.—-—A man
has been arrested at West Salamancc who
is suspected of being the murderer of the
Sheormans at Busti over a Week ago. He
appeared at that village a week ago Sun-
day and took up his abode with Nell Duke,
a woman of ill repute. Soon after the
woman asked to be put in the village lock-
up becausc she was ”afraid of that mur-
derer. ” _
The next morning the stranger, who
gave his name as George W. Depew of
Warren, 'Pa., was arrested and locked up.
When searched, there were found on his
person a bunch of skeleton keys, 3. file and
razor wrapped in a handkerchief that had
every indication of being covered with
blood and washed in cold water Without
soap. He only had 82 in money, and said
that he was on his way from Bradford to
Elmira. _ '
The woman wont to the river bridge
Saturday, and putting a large stone in
her bosom jumped into the river, but was
rescued. Her only reason was: “ That
murderer! Oh, that murderer 1” In her
affidavit she testifies to some things that
Dcpew told in her house, which makes it
these two helpless women will now be
brought to' justice. Additional facts from
Jamestown help to fix the case more
strongly.
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A FIRE HEROINE.
Mrs. Howe Lost Her Life 'In Trying to Save
That of Her Servant.
MELROSE, Mass, Dec. 26.-——Mrs. Sidney
Howe, one of the most popular young mar-
ried women in the place, was fatally burn-
ed in a vain attempt to extinguish the
, fiamcs which accidentally caught the
clothing of her faithful domestic, Maggie
Callahan. The latter died from her in-
juries soon afterward. Mrs. Hovve died a
few hours later. .
The servant was at work in the kitchen
when in some unexplained manner. a. por-
tion of her apparel became ignited. She
rushed into the hall screaming, and by
the time her mistress reached her the do-
mestic was wrapped in flames. Mrs. Howe
made an heroic attempt to put Out the fire
but in doing so her own dress caught and
blazed up furiously.
The women then tried to get to the
door. but both fell unconscious before be-
ing able to reach it. The flames were
communicated to the furnishings of the
house, and the attention of the neighbors
was attracted. They hastened to the
scene. The women were found on the
floor near the door where they had sunk
down. Miss Callahan never regained
consciousness and died soon after being
taken to the hospital. Mrs. Howe revived
later, but her injuries terminated fatally.
Dcfaulter Seely Sentenced.
NEW YORK, Dec. 26.——Sarnuel C. Seely,
the confederate of Lawyer Frederick R.
Baker in the robbery of $354, 000 from the
Judge Benedict to eight years’ imprison-
ment. He had his Wish gratified as far as
the place of his imprisonment is concern-
ed, for he will go to the Kings county
penitentiary, where his wife may visit
him frequently. Making the usual allow-
ances for good behavior, Scely will be a
free man in five years and four‘months. .
SOUTHINGTON, Conn, Doc. 26.—Almon
Pratt, aged 75, while on his way home
with an armful of presents for his daugh-
ter, who was to have been' married last
crossing the railroad bridge here.
Pope to Receive Naval Officers.
ROME, Dec. 26.——-The pope Will receive
the officers of the United States cruiser
Detroit today at noon. The American offi-
cers, after being introduced, will be en-
tertained at an official dinner which will
be given at the American college.
Death For All French Traitors.
PARIS, Dec. 2G.-—The government has
decided to immediately submit abill mak-
ing treason .upon- the part of any, edition or
private of the army punishaer‘e With (wash
in time'of peace as'well as iri'ltimc of war.
Cabinet Besignatlons Accepted.
BUDAPEST, Dec. 26.—Thel‘-kiug has ac-
cepted the resignations Of the Hungarian
cabinet ministers, but the :l'atter will re-
main in office until tlicirr' successors are
appointed. «
r
news results”;—
. 'Nsw YORK, Dec. ..52'_s'.;—;Whenfii§i'cha,rdi
appear that the murderer or murderers of »
Shoe and Leather bank, was sentenced by _
Killed \Vith His Arms Full of Presents. ‘
night, was killed by a freight train While _
. .
HIS CAUSE sea KICKINQQHIMS'ELS.
-:The Confidential nfilrer’s Encounter with
a..- --an Insurance Agent. - I
-;.:.:,“Vait till I kick of mineself,” said the
confidential baker.
self vor! Because I vos a tam vool. Ladst
August a. man gems in here, and he says,
“Mine vife und me vill take of our preak—
fast here, und I vill bay you at do end of
dcr peek.’ Und I say, ‘Dot vas all rights,’
because he vos tressed mit big style, nnd
his vlfe vos almost as sveet looking as a.
baby. Dot vos on a Toosday, und next
Toosday morgen his ,vife gome all alone
und say dot her husband vos seek, and
she would mit her carry 'his prcakfast.
Und I say, ‘Soh!’ und she say ‘Yah,’ und
look so sad dot I but moren five shouts
extra coffee in the bitcher vot she prings
mlt her. Und next day ven be game
back to preakfast he n6 say nodding about
bay.”
“And what did you say?"
“Me? Vol], I say noddings, too, because
ven they gome in, she schmile and say,
‘You see, Mr. Dletch. he vos potter to-tay,’
and I schmile, too, and don’t say no .
dings about der bay. So it go on for
vive veeks, und den dey don’t gome no
more, und I am aout tervelf dollar und a
hallef.” _ .
“You never-saw them again, then?”
“Yah, I do see dein again. Isee dem
shoost now, und dot is vhvfore I kick of
mineself. I vos doosting der oharlotter
rusche ven I hear semepody say, “Goof.
tay, Mr. Dietch,’ und der vos dis man und
n‘: ,JC‘
he say: ‘Mr. Dietch, I owe you terrific, I
pelieve, und I shud "hey bay you pefore,
put I hev der city avay from been.’ Und
vit dot he put his hand to his preast boglt,
so, und say, ‘How mooch vos it, Mr.
Dietch?’ ‘Tervelf dollar und a hallef,’ I
say, und he say he vos guessed dot vos
aboud it, und bull send his bogit pook,
ven his vive pullit him der arrum by and
say, ‘Don’t vorged aboud der inshooranz,
Vill.’ Und he say, ‘Py shiminy, I gain
mit der ace of vorgedding all aboud it.
You see,’ he say, ‘1 am you inshooranz
agend und my vive say, ‘Vy not aske dot
goot Mr. Dietch eef he vill not to insure
his life, so I make and der bolicy for zwel
tousand dollar, and here it vas.’ Und his
vife schmile und say'it vos der pest g'om-
pany._in Nene Yorrek,and_ vould hellep
Vill, because der bremium could go mlt
der pill. So like a tam vool I say ‘All
right’ und take der bolicy und den Vill
say der bremium vos kertwenty tollar,
und if I giv him seven dollar und 3 hallef
it would be hallef eke-rare bedween us
and I pay'et; yes, sir, I pay at, und day
go avay schmiling, und I. schmile too,
mebbe, on the upsite—town of melr vace.
Say. dot vos bretty sleek, eh? Oxcuse me,
vile I kick of mineself once more for a.
verrichten jackass.”
THE FIRST STEAMBOATA’SARE.
Fulton Wanted to Buy a Bottle of'WIno
With It, But Couldn’t Afford It.
“One of the most interesting incidents
of a business nature connected with _Ful~
ton’s steamboat enterprise was the first
steamboat fare paid to him,” said Uncle
Joshua.
“The narrator of this, who was also
one of the actors in the scene, says:
chanced to be at Albany on business
when Fulton arrived in his unheard of
craft which everybody felt so much inter-
est in seeing. Being ready to leave, and
hearing that this craft was going to re-
, turn to New York, ‘I repaired on board
and inquired for'Mr. Fulton. Iwas re-
ferred to the cabin, andthere found a
plain, gentleinanly man, wholly alone
and engaged in writing.
“ ‘Mr. Fulton, I presume?’
“ ‘Yes, sir." ‘
~“ ‘Do you return to New York with
this boat?”
“ ‘We shall try to get back, sir.’
“ ‘Can I have a passage down?’
“ ‘You can take your chance with us,
' sir.’-
“ I inquired the amount to be paid, and
after a moment’s hesitation, a sum—I
think $6—was named. The amount in coin
I laid in his Open hand, and, with his
eyes fixed upon it, he remained so long
motionless that I thought there might be
a miscount. and Said to him:
“ ‘Is that right, sir?’
“This question roused him as from a
kind of reverie, and as he looked-up to
me the big tear was brimming in‘his eye,
and his voice faltered as he said: ‘Ex—
cuss me, sir, but my memory was busy in
cOntemplating this, the first pecuniary
rewardI have ever received from all my
exertions in adapting steam to naviga-
tion. I would gladly commemorate the
occasion over a. bottle of wine with you,
but rearly I am too poor even for that
just now;.yet I trust we may meet again
When this will not be the case."
“His voyage to New York was success
ful,’ as all know, and terminated without
accident.
"‘Some four years after this, when the
Clermont had been‘grea'tly improved and
her name changed to the North River,
and when two other boats, namely, the
been built, making Mr. Fulton’s fleet
three boats plying regularly between
New York and Albany, I took passage
on one of these for the latter city. The
cabin in these days was below, and as I
walked its length' to and fro, I saw that
I was closely observed by one I thought
a stranger. Soon, however, I recalled the
features of Mr. Fulton, but, without dls~
closing this, I continued my walk.
“At length, in passing his-seat, our eyes
met, when he sprang to his feet, and,
eagerly grasp ‘g my hand, exclaimed: ‘I
knew it must, “.‘you, for your features
have never esc‘a 9d me; and, although I
am still far fron rich, yet I may venture
that bottle now i It was ordered, and
during its discuss.o'n he ran rapidly, but
vividly, over his experience of the world’s
coldness and sneer-s, and of the hopes,
fears, disappointments, and difficulties
that were scattered through his Whole
career of discovery—up to the very point
of his final crowning triumph, at which
he so fully felt he had arrived at last.
“And in reviewing all these he said:
‘I have again and again recalled the oc-
casion and the incident of our first inter-
view at Albany; and never have I dOne so
without reviewing in my mind the vivid
emotion it originally caused. That seem-
ed, and does still seem, to me, the turn-
ing point in my- destiny—the dividing
line between light and darkness in my
career upon earth, for it was the first act-
ual recognition of my usefulness to my
fellow men.’ ”—Boston Herald.
Palmer Cox produced the first of his
“Brownies” about fifteen years ago, when
Arthur Gilman, dean of the Harvard An-
nex, now Radcliffe College, asked him for
drawings to‘ illustrate a humorous manu-
script about the alphabet.
Among other things in American news-
papers that have offended the Sultan of
Turkey are the articles on the woman’s
r movement. .
l Minimism‘rrn " ”
“Vot I kick of mine- .
his vife. Und pefore I can’t say anydlngs
Car of Neptune and the Paragon had'
I
beth Ha
The Magic~Teuch-—
Hood’s Seraph-inn
You smile at the idea. But
if you are a sufferer from
Dyspepsia
And Indigestion, a bottle, and be-
fore you have taken sit a dozen doses,
Eon will involuntarily think, and no
oubt exclaim, .
‘That Just Hits It!”
“That soothing effect is I. mag-lo
touch!” Hood’s Sarsaparilla gent]
tones and strengthens the atomic
and digestive organs, lnvi crates the
liver, creates a. natural, hea thy desire .
for food, gives refreshing sleep, and
in short, raises the health tone» of the
entire system. Remember ‘
‘ God’s w3:323;
__ Cures
Hood’s Pills cure first llls. mania.
ullous ness, jaundice. sick headache. indigestion ~.
MOO-REWARD.
The City of Worwalk will pay
the above reward for any z'n- ‘
formation that will lead to the
arrest and con station of the per-
son- or persons that entered the
‘Boston Store and blew open the
safe on the night of ‘Deo. .2 3d. _
E. O. KEELER, Mayor.
Norwalk, Conn. Dewember
24. 1894.
NOTICE!
Notice is hereby given that the council of
the city of Norwalk, at a regular adjourned
meeting of said council to be held in the
Counciltoom in said city, December 31st,.1894.
at 8 o’clock in the evening. propose to make a
further appropriation of Two Hundred Dol-
lars, for the Sewer Department of said city, to
be used in defrayfng the necessary expenses
of said department, for the balance of the
fiscal year, ending March lst, 1895.
Dated at the City of Norwalk. December 24th.
1894.
By order of the Council of said city.
Attest: EDWARD M. LOOKWOOD.
City Clerk.
TO RENT.
Halftnch or less. 250 a day or $1.004)" meet
0 RENT.—The.lower floor of 31 Beldon‘
_ avenue. Inquire of 0’Bn1nN,Tailor. up-
stairs. 10144!
0 RENT.—-Two furnished and very pleas
ant rooms to let. Call at 130 Main ctr?-8
9- 9
O RENE—Rooms in the Hadden building.
Incg‘iiire on the premises of Mrs. Eliza-
en, - r 3‘
0 RENT.-—The Store, No. 50 Wall street,
. lately occupied by B. G.Judd. Op osite
Railroad and Post Office. Apply to Mrs. liza
beth Hadden. 866 tf
women.
The Board of Relief for the Town of Nor.
walk. on the assessment list of 1894, will
meet in the office of the Selectmen, Monday,
Jan. 7th, 1895. at 2 o’clock; Wednesday even-
ing. January 9th at ”(o’clock; Saturday, J anu-
ary 12th, at 2 o’clock; Wednesday evening
January 16th, at 7 o’clock; Saturday, January
19th, at 20’clock: Wednesday evening, Janu-
ary 23d at 7 o’clock; Saturday. January 2511..
at 2 o’clock. for the purpose of hearing and de.
termining any and all appeals made to them
from the doings of the assessors. The Board
of Belief will meetwith the assessors as a joint '
board Saturday January 12th, at 2 o’clock, for
the purpose of abating the polls of sick and
disabled persons, ’
Norwalk, Conn.. December 24th, 1894,
B. S. KEITH, "
HENRY SEYMOUR.
HENRY D. FOX.‘
Board of Belief.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.
Fairiield county National Bank.
Norwalk Conn, Dec. 24th, 1894.
The Board of Directors have this day dos
elaredla dividend of Three per cent payable
to stockholders on and after January 2nd.
1895, The transfer books will remain open un-
til that date. -
L. c. GREEN. Cashier.
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