Vol. VI. Whole No. 1311 o
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Expressmkan Tracey Rescues a
Drowning Man With
a Rope.
Joseph Carrolland Daniel Bentley’s Sunday
Adventure.
Expressman Samuel W. Tracey made
is brave and fortunate rescue of a drown.
ing man, Sunday morning at the pro—
peller dock in this city, and but for his
prompt action, Joseph Carrol-l, an ex-
employec of G. Fred. Austin, would to
day be a fit subject for Coroner Burke.
Shortly before 12 o’clock Willie {Kel-
logg, moved his flat bottomed skiff up
from Oyster Shell Point and moored it
at the upper end of-the propeller dock.
Carroll and a companion, Daniel Gant~
ley, came along shortly after, and see-
ing the skiff and noticing the swrftly
running current, thought they would
furnish-some excitement for a «number
of people on the Wallstreet bridge, and
cross the river in the roost. .
Theystepped into «the skifl’, cast off
the line, and pushed out into the rapids.
They had scarcely gotten twenty feet
away, when they lost an oar overboard
and the boat swung quickly down
stream. As the oaréElJated away both
Carroll and Grantley made a spring to
catch it and the little boat was over-
turned in a twinkling.
Gantfey succeeded in retaining a
hold on the overturned ‘cat and
quickly climbed onto the bottom, on
which he sat as serenely and .ealmly as
it no accident had occured. Carroll
struck out-for the dock and landed at
about the same point from which they
had appropriated Kellogg’s boat but a
few minutes before.
Running down :to the end of the
wharf where the .pnopeller City of Nor-
walk was moored, .Calroll thought he
would be able to rescue Gantley as he
fleated by on theupturned boat. The
eddy, however, carried the latter
further out than was expected, and
Carroll could not reach him. Hastily
removing his coat and vest, he climbed
to the upper deck of the propeller and
saying “ Here goes for Grantley," dove
overboard after his companion, who
was in no immediate danger whatever.
When he came to the surface he
struck out for the boat but before reach '
ing it his strength gave out and he sank.
Several people were on the dock when
Carroll dove overboard. and one of
them, Samuel W. Tracey, an express-
man, showed that he had a cool head
and quick perception, by running to
to his barn, close by, and getting a
long rope from off his truck. Coming
back to the dock he climbed onto the
stem of the lower dock of the propeller
and hurled the rope just as Gantley
swam away from the overturned skill"
and Carroll went down for the second
time. '
Grantley caught the end of the rcpe
and commenced to pull himself hand
over hand toward the propeller, never
giving a thought to his companion who
was quickly drowning. But here for-
tune came to the rescue of Carroll, and
improbable as it may seem, the slack
end of the rope in some mah‘hul‘ became
fastened around one of his feet by the
current, and a perfect “half hitch” was
made over that member and he was
pulled to the dock, all the time his face
being submerged under water.
Over a hundred people were at the
wharf by this time and the two men
were lifted out of the water. Grantley
was apperently all right and was able
to walk around and assist himself. Not
so with poor Carroll. He was uncon-
scious when taken out, and a barrel
wa’s‘ quickly procured on which he was
rolled with more haste than care, un-
. til his groans notified the crowd that
consciousness was returning, when he
was carried to the station house on
Smith street, and later removed to the.
hospital in a Coach.
While Carroll was being rolled on
the barrel, Chief Bradley arrived, and
Gantley showed the white feather
by deserting his companion, and
dodging behind the freight house,
hastened away; A crowd of nearly
three hundred people witnessed the
rescue from the Wall street bridge, .
- while at all the windows of the houses
on Water street, overlooking the scene,
heads could be seen, and as far away as
Isaacs Place, two ladies were noticed
standing on a rear roof watching the
life saving operations. ‘
After Carroll was removed to the hos-
pital and nearly all the crowd had left
the dock, a smalldog belonging to Cy-
rus Parks, fell overboard alongside of
the propeller and also came near drown-
ing. He was rescued by Willie Kel-
logg, and fortunately escaped the ride
on the barrel.
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—Advertise imbe “Gazette.”
HE E EN '
THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY [N .THE‘WORW/ILKS.
minimum.
Sam Pine Released But is Al-
most lmmediately Rear-
rested by New York
Officers.
gHe Must Answer to a Charge of Burglary.
Sam Pillr", the notorious colored burg-
lar and home thief, was given his free-
dom Sums-day, but he Was in posses-
sion of it less than half a day. He was
released attwo o’clock in the afternoon
and before evening he was on his way
to New York in tha o «mummy of a West
Chester county officer. who placed
Pine under arrest on u. charge of burg-
lary committed in 1882.
Pine consented to go to that state
without any requisition papers. He
has just finished serving a fourteen-
year- sentence. ,
While in jail he has been an exem-
plary «prisoner and his term was some-
what-shortened fordsis good behavior.-
A charge cfjiil breaking while confined
in the county jtll at Bridgeport still
hangs over Pine’s head but it was
thought that the «crime would not be
pushed before he was taken into ens.
tod'y by a New York state officer. His
last'crime was an attempted burglary
at Cellinsville.
Tine is said to have $1,309 hidde
away as the result of his burglaries.
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tfiN ENFELDEEEE.
Thefilcamer Nutmeg State Goes Asians
in the Fog.
The steamer Nutmeg State, of the
Bridgeport line Which left New york at
noon, went ashore :in a thick fog on
Penfield Reef at twenty minutes past
six o’clock Saturday. The men in Pen-
field ‘Reef Light heard her whistles
blowing, and oneof them put out in a
small boat and went aboard.
Tin-sex Stickies of the Nutmeg State.
and the man from the light left the
steamer in a small boat to go to Bridge-
port after a tug to pull the steamer off.
After three hours they succeeded in
making a. landing on the beach several
miles below Black Rock. It was dead
low tide when the steamer struck, :and
later with the incoming tide she backed
off and reached her dock without suffer-
ing any damage.
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ON A RAMPAGE.
Streams in All Parts ofthe State Swollen
to Torrents.
The downpour of rain on Saturday,
melting the snow on the hills, caused
damaging fl -ods in all the rivers in Con—
necticut. At many places the water
is higher than at any time in many
years before. Bridges were carried
away, railways blockaded, roadways
washed out and damage done in many
ways.
Here at Norwalk no damage is re-
ported excepting the caving in of the
culvert over Gosling Brook at Cedar
street and West aVcnue.
Town Topics.
The farce-comedy “,l‘own TOpics,”
which comes to Hoyt’s Theatre to-mor-
row night is full of wholesome merri-
ment and said to be the best organiza-
tion on the road, Among those'who
serve up the merriment are Woods and
Shepard, the musical comedians, the
three sisters Merriless, Conroy and
McFarland, the Irish lords, William
Keeler, the comedian and singer, W.
H, Mack. Frank Caverly, Nellie Ben-
nett anda bust of other well known
performers.
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Song Service.
There was a good attendance at the
Y. M. C. A. song serv1ce in the Opera
House yesterday afternoon. It was of
the usual pleasing character the singing
of George Nash and the recitation by
little Essie Jackson being greeted with
deserved applause.
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A Smashup Averted.
Saturday night apout 10:30 a huge
boulder rolled from the embankment at
the edge of the depot platform and fell
on the tracks directly in front of a train
due half an hour later. The obstruc-
tion was removed to one side of the
track before it/caused any damage.
Street Railway Notes.
Motorman Horton has returned to
his duties after having been confined to
the house by illness.
The sweeper was out at 5 o’clock this
morning freeing the tracks of their
gourden of snow.
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N orwalk, Conn, Monday
NATIONALQAPITAL
No Action Takenon the Senate
Cuban Resolution in the
Evening, March 2, 1896.
Obituary.
EDWARD ALLEN.
Another worthy son of Norwalk de-'
parted this life at his home in Washing-
ton on Friday at 1:30 p. m., in the 29th
* year of his age.
He was a grandson of
House Saturday.
Spain Will Probably Consent to the Sale
tea on» Foreign Affairs made no effort at
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WASHINGTON, MARCH 1. )
Chairman Hitt of the House Commit-
S-Aturday’s session to have the Senate’s
Cuban resolutions considered.
It is given out that the President and
Secretary Olney think it wiSest to make
haste slowly in the matter.
The theory is gaining ground that
Spain, if not unnecessarily angered,
will ultimately consent to the sale of
Cuba to the Cubans, upon the United
States guaranteeing their bonds. This
would cost far less than prolongation of
the insurgent war, or a War with the
United States.
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President Cleveland, it is said, has
practically closed negotiations for the
purchase of a duck shooting ground on
the Potomac Riven, in Stafford County, ,
Vac, about forty miles below Washing-i
ton. The place is owned by New York-.
ers, has a water firontage of about a;
mile, and is fitted xup with blinds. It is:
said many improvements will be madefi
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Mrs. Ruth G. E. Havens, the Presi-;
dent of the Wimodaughis, a sister of?
Dr. Emily Pardee, lectured before the .'
pupils of the colored High School yes-j
terday afternoon. The subj ect of which:
she spoke for almost an hour was,"‘1‘hel;
Girl of the Futons.” '
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rThe funeral of Edward Allen, took'
place this afternoon, under military?
and masonic supervision. His casket'.
was a bower of flower pieces. l‘dr‘s. j
Cceren-ry- Allen of. Branford sent a?!
large floral pillow, his lodge and Cnapvj
ter‘elaborate masonic designs, his fellow;
officers of the National Guard and .on
the War Department, large masses of?
pinks and roses. His remains were?
sepulchered in the Congressional ceme- E
tery.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Meeker leave here
to-night for Norwalk. ~~
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Ex-Congressman Kellogg of Water-
bury is a Visitor here.
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YACHT CLUB MEETING.
Philip G. Sanford, of Saugatuck, Elected
Commodore.
The annual meeting and election of
officers of the N orwalk Yacht club, was
held at the Mahackemo hotel Saturday
night. In the absence of Commodore
G. E. Bogart the meeting was called to
order by vice-commodore A. E. Chas-
mar. The reports of the treasurer, sec-
retary and several committees were
read and accepted.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: Commodore, P. G. Sanford,
Saugatuck; Vice-Commodore, A. E.
Chasmar, South Norwalk; Treasurer,
James C, Green, New York; Secretary,
Horace S. Hatch, South Norwalk; As-
sistant Secretary, David W. Raymond,
South Norwalk ; Governing committee,
P. G. Sanford, A. E. Chasmar, G. E.
Bogart, James C. Green, Horace S
Hatch, George A. Jennings, Lewis H.
Nash, W. H. Byington, George R. Van
Alstyne.
Consolidation Meeting.
There will be a Joint meeting of the
Norwalk and South Norwalk members
of the committee on consolidation, at
the council rooms in this city next Mon-
day night. It is hoped to have repre-
sentatives from all sections of the town
present at this meeting and a free dis-
cussion on the question held.
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Real Estate.
According to the Commercial Record
there were five real estate sales in Nor
walk last week and mortgages to the
amount of $20,900. For the correspon-
ding week last year there were ten
sales and the mortgages amounted to
$10,700. .
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La Grippe Promptly Cured.
S. T. Wiley, 2. well known school teacher
at Gibbon Glade, Fayette Co., Pa., says: “I
am very much pleased to testify to the
efficacy of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy,
one bottle of which I purchased of James
O’Neil, of this place. It gave me prompt
and permanent relief from a. severe attack
of the grip. Since then, I have used it
Whenever attacked by any throat trouble, .
and it has always effected a prompt cure.”
For sale by E. P. Weed, Druggist. "
_ stunt companions.
gree.
ber of St. John’s Lodge, No. 0, of
Norwalk.
Chapter, No. 24 R. A. M. and then Clin-
ton Commandery, No. 3, K. T. in all
of which he was an active and influen-
tial member. '
death of William W. Storey.
his ashes.
office.
the late Captain William Allen, and a
nephew of Mrs. A. H. Byington, Mrs.
George Colyer and the late Colonel
Henry Allen. He was early sent tozthe
boarding schools of Rev. C. M. Selleck
and the late-Dr. J. O. Fitch, thus gain-
ing'superior scholarly attainments. He
was soon thereafter given a clerkship in
the War Department by the then Secre-
tary Robert T. Lincoln. His examina-
tion under the civil service rules, broke
all previous records of the Department
in that he was perfectiin every answer,
a high compliment to the thoroughness
of his school instruction.
He soon entered the law class of the
Georgetown Law School from which he
graduated with the highest honors of
his class, while performing the arduous
duties of his very responsible desk in.
the War Department. His was an un-
usually bright intellect and his memory
phenominally retentive. His tastes
were scholarly and his books his con-
He seemed to have
inherited an intense fondness for mili-
tary history, literature and practice.
This led him to a prominent connection
with the National Guard of Washington, -
of which he was esteemed one of its
ablest and most zealous members and
officeré, Where best known, he was
best respected and beloved, and dying
the has left behind him a wide circle of
endeared friends to mourn his depart-
ure. _
.One year ago, he went to California
in the delusive hope of eradicating the
seeds of consumption all too surely un-
dermining his constitution. Continu-
ing to decline he gave up his resolute
battle for life and returned in Decem-
: bar last to die at home among family
- slid friends. He leaves a widow and
t reelittle ones to feel as such only
11, the bitter loss of his early death.
Healways maintained his legal resi-
dence in Norwalk and never missed
'chsti-ng his vote in a presidential election
and seldom in astute election. His span
of life was brief, yet he wrought with
fidelity and honest purpose, and leaves
to his bereaved ones the rich legacy of
an nnsullied name. What higher honor
can humanity crave or bereaved sur-
.’ vivors accord.
WILLIAM W. STOREY.
This morning there passed to his eter-
‘ nal rest one of the best known citizens
of the commonwealth of Norwalk, in
the person of William W. Storey. He
died at his home on River street, in the
84th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Yorkshire,
England, and in company with his wife
and son James W. Storey came to this
country nearly half a century ago. He
was for a time located in Utica, N. Y.
and Philadelphia, Pa. and perhaps
something over forty years since came
to Norwalk where he was engaged as a
boss dyer at the Union Mills,which pos-
ition he held for a long term of years.
' Some years since he left the employ
of the company and engaged with the
Tweedy hat manufactory at Danbury
where he gained a reputation as a-
“quick dyer of hats.” He was also em-
ployed at the Crofut ck Knapp hat. man-
uf’actory for a long time as a dyer, and
acted in the same capacity at the J. C.
Wilson 8: Co. shop. ‘
When he first came to Norwalk be
occupied rooms in the Bailey block up-
on which how stands the Fairfield Coun-
ty National bank building and where
he lost from diphtheria, three children,
two daughters and a son. '
A few years ago he was on the train
which met with a collision at South
N orwalk and received injuries which
incapacitated him from ccutinous work.
Mr. Story was a Mason of high de-
Early in life he became a mem—
Later he joined Washington
' In Masonry he was a hard worker and
deservedly rose to the distinction of
being Grand Commander of the State.
The deceased also enjoyed the dis-
tinction of being a man among men; a
man to know and be benefitted by his
acquaintance. .
He had been in poor health for some
months but as late as last Friday morn-
ing was on the street exchanging con-
gratulations with his many friends.
Norwalk losesa good citizen in the
Peace to
The funeral will be observed with
Masonic rites on Wednesday.
—Boy wanted at the EVENINc GAZETTE
Apply at once.
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Advertisein the “Gazette.”
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Price One. Cent.
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unnun n nun PRIZ!
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School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Com-
pany in. Fairfield County.
Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or
fire company? ' i I
Which one has the most admirers and friends ?
Doubtless these questions are beyond the power of any
absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE to-day opens an
exceptional opportunity to make the test. THE GAZETTE pro-
poses to poll the votes of the people. And the voting is to
have zest in it. It is made worth while to vote. There is a
magnificent prize at stake. _
THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the
school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the
most votes. ‘ '
It. is an instrument of the very finest character It is
beautiful in its workmanship, anomament worthy of our
home, and in all its musical qualities it is unsurpassed. In
every sense it is a erfect and beautiful instrument—equal to
the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN GOLD.
The contest begins to-day. The following are the rules
which govern the voting :~
ls-TnaeGAZETTE will print each day a blank cou . ’
. pon, each can on b
good for one vote for the school, lodge, society, club orpfire $133:
pany the owner of the coupon may select—the blank lines in the
coupon to be filled out with the name and address. The coupon
2 Thtoday is at the end of this article.
.— 9 contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on Jul 3
3—An3l'sqllnoHOL lodge, society, club or fire company in" F airfield Countjy is
e Igi e. '
4—A full record of the ‘voting will be published up to date every evening
In THE GAZETTE, but votes received afte'r 10 A. M. will not be re-
corded until a day later.
5—Coupons must be filled out in a plain handwriting, for otherwise blund-
ers can not. be av01ded’ and votes will be lost. Blank coupons of
course, can not be counted.
THE GAZETTE expects a big vote. Fairfield County is full
of popular schools, lodges, societies, clubs and fire companies
The contest is_ bound to be of wide and live interest and.
every preparation is made at this office to see that the Vbting
proceeds without a drawback of any scrt.
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It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. A
THE PIANO UHF RH] 18 THE SGHLHH}
gets a thorough musical instrument. The tone of the instru
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mentis full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is
magnificent.
Following is the voting coupon a c0 of wh' l 'l - - I
pear in THE GAZETTE daily. 7 py - 101 W 1 up
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Name,
Town,
BA l | LE OF THE BALLOTS.
Hope Hose Company .......... - ........... 1381
Norwalk Yacht Club. ........................................................................ . ..... 1265
St. Mary’s School..................... .................. 761
Welcome Stranger Lodge... ................................................... . 470
Over River School.. ................................................................................... 251
Pequouock Pleasure Club ........................................................................ . 188
Center School ......................................................................... ............ 4 152
Pioneer Castle ........ . ......................................... . ...... . ....................... - ....... 32
TgG- c . IIIIII sols-Io oooooo at... ---------------------------- o nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn IIIIIII. nnnnnn 29
T. F. E.'Club .............................. . ...................... . ..................................... , 17
Compo Engine 00., Westport ............................................ , ......................... 10
Arion Singing Society ....................... . ...................... . ............ .. ........ . ...... 4
Catholic Union Council ................................ . .............................................. 3
Uncas Tribe ............................... . ................... . ............... . ......................... . 3
NorwalkLiederkranZ ........................... . ....................................... ........ 2
Knob Outing Club .............................. . ................. . ...................... . ....... :2
Pine Ledge Club. ............ . ................................... .................. -... 2
S. S. Club ........ , ............... . ................. . ................ ........ . ......... 2
sword Fish Club .................. .. ..... . . . ................. 1
A Magnificent Piano for the Most P0pulu: ,.
Norwalk Chronicler