0‘ “Equal and Exact. Justice to all- .ilfcze of Whatever State or Persuasion, Religious or Paliticul.”~-—Jefi"’moa Vol. V. ‘ Whole lie. l 230 __.~ Norwalk, Conn. Monday Evening, November 4, i895. BRIDGEPORT, THE ~ ‘ D. M. Read COMPANY. NEW PLANS AND IMPROVEMENTS In the arrangement of the store, but old methods of con- ducting our business—ways that have given satisfaction and ’ are worth continuing until we find those that are better. There are a few things in business life that are hard to improve upon. Persian Taff'etas, light, medium and dark effects—— can’t describe them—by all means the richest things of the season; truly Oriental in their designs and colorin gs. Perhaps no one style of silk has been so much’sou‘ght after and most certainly no one style has been so fascina- ting. We are fortunate ill being able to show a very handsome and complete variety. Then of the Chameleons— they are still in demand and we have added some new designs. We’ve also some five or six new pieces of Plaid Taffetas, with satin bars, that are decidedly Frenchy in their colorings and ill very hand- some and pronounced effects. Feather Boas, same as ever —full line from the collar— ettes up to a yard and three- quarters in length. Men’s Underwear—great values in white and gray at 25 c. Another line of. the 50 0. grade for 39 c.—gray shirts and drawers. ‘ Camel’s hail-shirts and drawers, 59 0. Natural wool shirts and drawers, 75 c. Another grade of camel’s hair, $1.25 quality, for $1.00. $2.00» sorts for $1.65. These are the very best goods in the market of their kind. Then we have the very best grades of “scarlet under- wear, all-wool and ‘ pure cochineal dye, $1.00 and $1.25. ' Also special large sizes in shirts, such as 46, 48 and 50 in the celebrated Glastenbury make; 50 c. HOLMES up GUILTY Murder In the First Degree the Quick Verdict of the Jury. THE comer STILL NERVY. He Hears the Fateful Words Unmoved and Says the Decision Is,,_Unjust. Application for a. New Txlfal to Be Made on the 18th Inst. PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 4.—Henry H. Holmes stands convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Benjamin F. Pite- zel. Holmes coughed slightly when the verdict was, announced, but that was the only indication the condemned man gave when he heard the fateful words. The jury retired to deliberate at 40 minutes past 5 yesterday evening. Ac- cording to one of their number, they had reached their verdict before the doors of their room closed upon them. For him- ger’s sake they ate their supper first. Then they took a ballot, and, without hesitation, every man of the 12 answered “Guilty of murder in the first degree.” But, however atrocious the crime, how- ever flendish the criminal, it is hard to sen a man to the gallows in a minute’s time, so, for decency’s sake, they talked about the ease for a seemly period—about 1% hours. Then word was sent into court that they had agreed. This was at 8:15 o’clock. It took a half hour to get the court in readiness to receive the ver- dict. At 20 minutes to 9 there was a bustle of moving people in the packed court- room, and it became known that the jury was coming in. A moment later Judge Arnold took his seat, District Attorney Graham and his assistants entered, and the jury filed solemnly in and took their seats in the box. Then amid an oppressive silence Holmes was brought in and placed in the dock. ' The Verdict. For a moment there was not a sound. The silence was literally painful, and ev- ery heart in that crowded room throbbed faster. The man who was about to hear his deom pronounced stood erect in the deck, the same deathlike pallor, which could grow no deeper, on his face. He stared at the jury blankly, his hands clasped behind his back. Once or twice he moistened his lips with his tongue. There was no other sign of agitation. Then from the deep voiced court clerk came the awful words: .1.-- n ,:..n._ “Jurors, look upon the prisoner, Pris- oner, look upon the jurors. Nuw, say you gentlemen of the jury, do you find the prisoner at the bar, Herman W. Mud- gett, alias H. H. Holmes, guilty of the lnurder of Benjamin F. Pitezel or not guilty?” . The condemning syllables came prompt- ly from the foreman: ' “Guilty of murder in the first degree.” “Hem!” uttered Holmes, clearing his throat, but his shrunken form never trem- bled; his lips betrayed no quiver; his mar- velous nerve had not forsaken him. There was only a tighter clasp of the hands fold- ed behind him. Then he slowly sat down, and, at the request of counsel, the jury was polled— that is, each of the 12 men separately lis- tened to the clerk’s query and responded with the finding. As each name was called Holmes wrote it on the margin of ‘a newspaper in his hand, and the fingers holding the pencil never shock. The ver- dict was formally received by the court. Immediately after the announcement of the verdict the usual application for leave to file a. motion for a new trial was made. District Attorney Graham ,did not oppose the motion, and Judge Arnold fixed the 18th of this month for a. hearing. The principal reason urged will be lack of time for the preparation of the defense. Should a new trial be refused an appeal will be taken to the supreme court and argument heard at its next sitting in this city, January, 1896. So, even if every- thing goes against him, Holmes llas yet some time to spend on the earth from which he is alleged to have sent so many fellow mortals. . Holmes Says It Is Unjust. The motion for a new trial was receiv- ed, and after Judge Arnold had spokena word of regret to counsel for the defense because of last. Monday’s occurrences, when they withdrew from the case, and appreciation for their arduous but fruit- less labors, Holmes was taken to his cell- room, and a few moments later to prison. Then the jury was thanked for their at- tention and labors and sent home, the court adjourned, and the most extraordin- ary case in the annals of American courts was ended. The proceedings of the last day were uneventful, except for the last tragic scene. District Attorney Graham opened the session with his address to the jury. He was Ifollowed by Mr. Rotan, who, in his speech, presented the only form of his defense—that Pitezel had committed sui- cide—resting on the assumption that the commonwealth had not made out a. case beyond a reasonable doubt. Judge Arnold charged the jury for more than an hour. The district attorney said his instructions were fair and impartial. The general idea was that if they leaned toward either side it was toward the commonwealth, but the charge consisted mainly in a re- view of the evidence and an exposition of the law of murder. When the trial began last Monday, ev- erybody, including the commonwealth’s officers, anticipated that it would lengthen into many weeks. It lasted six days. This was the result of the court’s decision that no evidence touching upon Holmes’ other crimes should be introduced into this particular case and the conduct of counsel in presenting no defense other than argument. The swift developments, treading upon each others’ heels, and ev- ery one outdoing its forerunner for sensa- tionalism, are public knowledge. - Holmes spoke to his counsel, Rotan and Shoemaker, in the c'cllroom before he was taken back to Moyamensing prison. To them he said: “I feel that this condemns me. It was an unjust trial. ” He would say no more than that. ' , \J DURANT As A LUNATIO. Bis Counsel May Allege Insanity as a. De- fense In the IVilliams Case. SAN FRANCISCO, . Nov. 4.-—The calm .and confident demeanor of Theodore Du- rant continues unrufiied despite his con- viction of the murder of Blanche Lameht. “This verdict,” Durant said today, “does not affect me at all. As a matter of fact, there has been nothing in all this case which has moved me in any way, and there will be nothing. I do not wish to He understood as saying that I am in- sensible to feeling, but I know my whole life, and just what I have and have not done, and a consciousness of innocence buoys me up.” 'Attorney John H. Dickinson said today that Durant’s counsel would ask for a new trial, and that if Superior Judge Murphy did not grant the application an appeal would be taken to the supreme court of California, Dickinson charged that Durant had been hounded by the newspapers. Chief of Police Crowley and Chief of Detectives Lees today received a score of telegrams from all over the coun- try congratulating them on the outcome of the trial. The district attorney is ready to proceed to the Minnie Williams case, but it is un- derstood that the defense will ask for a continuan’cc of two months. It is expected that the defense will ask for a change of venue, as it is thought if, by any remote chance, the prosecution fails to secure a conviction the result will be to cast a doubt over the justice of the verdict in the Lamont case. It has been intimated that the defense may allege insanity as a defense in the Williams case. Many phy- ‘sicians and experts on mental diseases ar- gue that the murderer has an abnormal brain. HAWAII’S NEW MINISTER. Francis M. Hatch the Republic’s Repre- sentative at Washington. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4.—Advices from Honolulu by the steamer Australia, just arrived, are to the effect that Francis M. Hatch, minister of foreign affairs, has been appointed Hawaiian minister to Washington in place of W. R. Castle, who recently accepted the office temporarily. Mr. Hatch will not leave for Washington until the latter part of November. His successor will probably be Henry E. Coop- er, a. circuit court judge. Mr. Hatch’s stay in Washington will be indefinite, and his special mission is to seek the closer political union of the United States and the republic of Hawaii. The United States steamship Olympia left for the China station on Oct. 23. There have been no new cases of cholera since‘last advices. The disease is believed to bestamped. BARIIIQUAKB III "110MB. Four Palaces and the Bank of Italy Ren- dered Unfit For Occupancy. ROME, Nov. 2.—This city was visited by ziolent shocks of earthquake today. Peo- ple were roused from their slumbers and fled to the open Squares. The greatest consternation prevailed. The convent of Santa Maria Maggiore was greatly damaged. A portion of the outer wall was overthrown and part of the ceiling has fallen. One of the inmates, a monk, was injured. The shocks Were confined to the prov- lnce of Rome. They were felt very strong- ly at the Castelli Romani, but the damage done there was» not serious. The official observatory report of the disturbance says the first manifestations were slight trem- blings which lasted about five seconds. These became more violent for a period of eight seconds, and then became slighter for nine seconds. Two Clocks in the ob- servatory stopped the moment the trem— blings began, each indicating the hour 5:33. , The direction of the movements was from north to south. The old tower of the observatory was damaged. The shocks caused a great panic among the inmates of the prison, and amutiny was attempted by the prisoners. _ Troops were quickly called to the assis. tance of the keepers, and in a short time the mutiny was suppressed and order re- stored. The pope was awakened by the shocks. He was perfectly calm, and, after arising, made haste to inquire the news from the city. Investigation discloses the fact that the damage done by the shocks is much great- er than was at first supposed. Four palaces and the Bank of Italy were so shaken that they are rendered unsafe for occupancy. The Palazzo Odescalchi, one of the fin- est palaces in Reine, and five other struc- tures of that character are also éériously damaged. The building of the ministry of finance was slightly damaged. ' The shocks rang all the bells'in the city and doors were shaken and windows smashed everywhere. Ten Sweet Caporal . Little Cigars THREE MILLIONS MORE John D. Rockefeller’s Magnificent (as to Chicago University. ONE MILLION ABSOLUTELY. This Sum Given Unconditionally and Avail- able Jan. l—Two Millions More, Pro-L . vided the University Raises 3 Sim- ilar Amountpy Jan. 1, 1900. CHICAGO, Nov. 4.—Tho largest donation ever made to an educational institution at one time by one man yesterday became the gift of the Chicago university, when F. T. Gates, representing John D. Rocke- feller, announced to the trustees of the in stitution that the eastern capitalist had determined to add $3,000,000 to his al- ready magnificent donations. V The announcement was made at a meet- ing of the trustees, at which there Were JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. present Martin A. Ryerson, president 0! the board; Dr. W. R. Harper, president of the university; Dr. F. W. Goodspeed,L sec- retary; .D. L. Shorey, D. I. Hanflton, Willard A. Smith, Andrew McLeish, Ed- .ward Goodman, Charles L. Hutchinson, H. H. Kohlsaat, W. H. Holden and H. A. Rust, controller of the university. The meeting had been called for the purpose of conferring with Mr. Gates, Who, it was understood, was in the city as Mr. Rockefeller’s representative, to talk about the needs of the great institution of learning. Before ' the conversation had been carried on a great while Mr. Gates read the following communication from Mr. Rockefeller: ' 26 BROADWAY, New YORK, Oct. 30. To the Trustees of the University of Chi- cage, T. W. Gob‘dspecd, Secretary: GENTLEMEN—I will contribute to the Uni- versity of Chicago $1,000,000 for;endOWIllent, payable ill 1896 ill cash or at my Option in ap‘ proved interest bearing securities at their market value. I will centribut-e in addition $2,000,000 for endowmentor otherwise as I may designate, payable in cash or at my option ill approved interest bearing securities at their market value, but only in amounts equal to the contributions of others in cash or its equivalent, not hitherto promised, as the same shall be received by the university. ' . This pledge shall be void as to any portion of the sum herein promised which shall prove not to be applicable on the above terms or On or before Jan. 1, 1900. Yours truly, ‘ JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER. There had been no intimation of the intention of Mr. Rockefeller to bestow any such gift upon the university, and the trustees were so wholly taken by sur- prise that it was some time before the silence which had come upon them when the reading of the letter began was brok~ en. Then there was general handshaking and words of congratulation. Rockefeller’s Generosity. Some time ago a committee represent- ing the trustees proposed a. visit to Mr. Rockefeller for the purpose of conferring with hinl regarding the needs of the uni- versity. Mr. Rockefeller replied that a trip to the east would be unnecessary and announced that he would send Mr. Gates to Chicago to represent him. To the lat- ter gentleman the trustees said that they needed about $4,500,000 to place the uni- versity in a position to do the work that had originally been outlined for it. Mr. Gates left the city without intimating his opinion of the probability of Mr. Rocke- feller approving of the plans of the trus- tees, and the announcement made yester- day was the first word that had been re- ceived in Chicago regarding Mr. Rocke- feller‘s feelings in the matter. Of this latest gift $1, 000,000 goes to the university unconditionally. To the re- maining $2,000,000 the proviso is attached that the trustees are to raise a similar amount or its equivalent between this time and the beginning of the year 1900. This additional money is to be exclusive of any that may be pledged at this time. The trustees say they have not the least fear of being unable to raise the full amount and assert that the entire $8,000,- , 000 is already as good as theirs. But even should the trustees be unable to raise the $2,000,000 Mr. Rockefeller‘s offer will not become wholly inoperative, for the rcas'bn that he agrees to offset gifts as fast as they are made up to the $2,000,- 000 limit. By this means every dollar given the university during the next four years will represent double its face v .lue. It is the purpose of the university rus- tees to acquire more land for a. campus, and also to erect all the buildings ori - inally planned. When these are oomple - ed, it is said the Chicagb univerSity will be the finest and. best equipped institution of learning in the world. Mr. Rockefeller’s generosity to the uni- versity in past years'is well known. Not only was he the principal founder, but his interest in its welfare has been constantly on the increase. He has already given the institution $4,000,000, and the addi- tional endowment announced yesterday will swell the total amount to $7, 400,000: False Pretenses Alleged. Bos'ron, Nov. 4.——Fred J. Quimby of Baltimore, said to be amember of the firm of Quimby, Hutchinson & Co., a leading publishing house in that city which re- cently failed in business, has been arres - ed by Police Inspector Estes of this city on a charge of being a fugitive from .jus~ tice. It is alleged that Quimby obtalned $9,000 under false pretenses from the firm with which he was connected. —AdVertise ill-the. Guam. f, ' z A“. . _ 4 P. A. r '7‘ j}: Children’s Jacket, $2 50 Ladies’ Caterpill er Boucle $12.75. FUR CAPEs 30 in. Coney Cape, $8.98 $16 50. 251-; per pair 170 per pair, 25c 25c to 380. 75c garment, 551,00, Ladies: Boucle Cloth, Ripple Back, Box FrOut, $7 50. Cloth, Shield Front, 24 in , 190 in. Sweep, theared Seal, Table Tsimmed 30 in China Seal, satin lined, Full Sweep $18.00. HOSlERY AND UNDERVVEAI. One case Boys’ and Girls’ black ribbed Stockings, the well-known Sliiitll & Ana 1 :. r e. ' rr ' i 38 doz., about 12‘ case Ladies’ all-wool German I be 1 m d lgnulal p} Ge, One case Misses’ fleece-d ribbed Vests and Pants, siz -. 16, 15c rise 20 a size; worth from ‘ Ladies’ fine ribbed fleeced Vest and Pants, all sizes, regular 500 garment; fJI' this sale 390 Men’s gray and white merino and fleeced Egyptian Shirtsand Drawers, a great value; per garments: 500. Men’s gray, fine wool Shirts and Drawers, bought early in the season to sell at $1 25; each garment, Men’s gray, wool Shirt, double front and back, a genuine $1.50 qhirt, Drawers to match; per TELEPHONE CALL, 57-4. We have all sizes. Buy before the I II IIILI N DERTMENTS T BEGINNING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2. ‘ MBARGAIN S ALL ALONG THE LlNF,W Our store is now a Mammoth Display of all that is new for Men. Women and Children N h ' 1:0 sucllli: Villrieties ever Slioijlin liy us (X'danyt otlcller Store outside of New York. If Economy is part gfsylgurlplllefdz, 1ome ar y. as many 0 e ots ver ise Here will 0 with a Rush. You kn ~ _ ' ,‘ Only What We Have and Exactly As It Is. g 0W our Methods Advertl-ss JACKETS AND FUR GAR-MENTS. Our sales have been phenomenal in this department. are the sellers. There has been a great advance in all rough materials, and it will be impossible to dupllcate our stock, unless we pay from one to three dollars advance on each garment. fix you in any style you wish Misses’ Rough Mixed Goods, Box Jacket, $4.50. Rough Diagcnal, in large wale and boucle cloths We can no w advance. Ladies’ Plain Beaver, $5.00. Ladies’ Beaver Cape, $3.50 Ladies’ Light . Colored Kersey, the finest style Jacket ever seen in this city, $18.75. Ladies’ Double-breasted Coat; Curley Boucle,$18.75 Of course we do not expect to sell as many Furs this season as we did last, for this is decided a Jacket season, so says “Dame Style,” and we must obey. But some ladies must have Furs, and we have Gar- ments to please them, and can sell them cheaper this year than we could last, owing t) the demand for rough boucle and wool garments, and no advance in Furs. - 1 27 in. Electric‘Seal, $24; 00. 30 in. Wool Deal, Full Sweep, $33 00. 30 in. Electric Meal, Slable Collar and Edge, $33.00 1' IR. Em; 'am 30 in. Astrachan, Full Sweep, $28.50. 30.013181: BOSS-T633 l'f}. fi’ze', WCI‘lll 500 andlial 33. IIIIIIIIIII I You will ridel’ a Bicycle Of course you will ride. All the E world will—fashion, pleasure, business —— men, women, children. It takes a while sometimes for the World to recog- nize its privileges; but when it does it adapts itself promptly. There- fore, you who are in the world will ride a bicycle—a. 0.0L UllIBIA bicycle if you desire the best the world produces; 11 Hartford, the next best, if anything short of a. WWW Columbia will content you. Columbias, $100 ; I-Iartfords, $80 $60; for boys and girls, $50. POPE MFG. 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