TIE EVENING GAZETTE” .‘Wirlil THE EVENING GAZETTE. ENTERED AT,TRE PosT OFFICE IN NORWALE As A NEWSPAPER. MAI L S UBSCRIPTIONS , DAILY. one year. 63; six months,$1.75: three months. $1. 00; one month, 30c. WEEKLY. one year. in advance, 81. 90: six months. 600.; three months. 350. ~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1896. Death and the Bicycle. We assume, of course, that it is a mere waste of time to argue with the victims of the bicycle craze. Neither the pleadings cf reason nor the admon- . itions of facts would appear to influence them for one single instant. They go ahead as recklessly as ever. darting, scurrying here and there,slipping under horses’ noses. gazing cable cars, Ldash- ing through openings without knowing or caring what may be beyond. Some- times they maim or kill others, some- times they get killed themselves. But I the burly-burly deepens steadily day by day, and almost every bicycle in town is a possible engine offidestruction either to its rider or some onefielse. It seems proper, however, to call at. tention. to the various tragedies that follow in the wake of the bicycle. Even though the lessen fall on deaf ears in ninety- nine cases out of a hundred, we should still be rewarded if our re- monstrances and warnings helped to save the remaining one. The frightful death of Mrs. Edwin F. Morse, of Pliladelphia,Ion last Wed- » figgday afternoon is a whole sermon in itself. Mrs. Morse was the wife of the ;President of the Morse Electric Com- pany, and had her residence at 1601 r-Girard avenue. On Wednesday Mr. Morse was late for luncheon, and Mrs. _Morse concluded she would take a spin .down town and find him. Not finding ,Mr. Morse at his office, she started for home again, and as she whirled out of Broad street into Girard avenue she saw a coal cart blockinglthe way. What was beyond she could not see,‘ nor did she stop to look. That is, or seems to be, an inseperable feature of the bicy- cle habit. The really enthusiastic and spirited rider so seldom knoWs or cares what may be beyondlthino‘s. So ers. Morse swung around the coal cart and then she collided with a runaway team that was plunging madly down the ave— nue. If it had been a pedestrain in- stead of a runaway team the pedestrian would have been the victim. As it hap- pened to be a runaway teamjinstead of a pedestrian, Mrs. Morse was the vic- tim. The shaft of the vehicle struck her full on the left breast, penetrated six inches and tore a great hole; in the lung. She was thrown twenty feet by the force of the concussion, and died almost instantly. It is not long since Mr. Robert Center of New York, a well-known clubman, yachtsman, general favorite, etc., met his death in almost the same way. Like Mrs. Morse, he darted out from behind some vehicle which obscured his view of what was beyond, and, like Mrs. Morse, he ran into something larger and heav1er than his own craft, and was . killed. In a majority of cases a pedes- trian is the victim of this astounding recklessness which seems to form part of bicycle riding in the streets, but the fact remains that it is a constant and fruitful cause of injury to life and limb. Is there no way to cure this apalling habit? Can nothing he done to check a practice on the part of bicycle riders which almost every day, entails death or mutilation upon themselves others ? Norwalk has thus-far been amazingly exempt from these fatalities, but the hair breadth escapes any one of our trolley motormen can detail, would curdle the blood. 01‘ 0 All Hail New Britain. Following the example set by Nor- walk, when she elected Hiibbell, demo- crat, Mayor, and a republican Council, New Britain yesterday elected Editor Robert J. Vance as Mayor by a large majority while everything else in sight, was captured by the republicans. ~ It goes without the saying that a good Editor will make a good Mayor and we congratulate our esteemed contempor- ary. who when in Congress, min from ljs admiring co-laborer Amos J. Cum- mings. the renowned sobriquet of "the crushed strawberry blonde from Con- necticut” our heartiest congratulations over his phenomenal victory. An advertisement in the GAZETTE will bring good results. - ,bers. FAIRFIELD CO. DOCTORS. Their lD4th Annual meeting Held in Bridge- port Yesterday. The Fairfield County Medical associa- tion held their 104th annual meeting at their rooms in the Barnum Institute, Bridgeport, yesterday. There were about 40 members present at the fore- noon session. and the number was larger in the afternoon. Drs.r F. W. Wright and Max Mailhouse of New Haven were present as guests of the society. Dr. George H. Fox of New York read an interesting paper on Skin Disease to the meeting this afternoon. President F. B. Baker of East Nor- .Walk called the meeting to order shortly after 11 o’clock. ’l‘he secretary’s, re- port showed a gain in- membership of eight. At the last meeting the mem- bership was 111. The association last two members by death, 4 by removal, and 2 by resignation. At the two meet- ings last year they made a gain in membership of 16, and the total mem- bership is 119. After the introduction of guests the following officers Were elected: Presi- dent, J. W. Wright, Bridgeport; vice- president, W H. Donaldson, Fairfield; secretary, L. '1‘. Day, Westport; county reporter, W. B. Cogswell, Straiford; censors, M. V. B. Dunham, Greenfield .Hill; W. S. \Vatson, Danbury, and F. B. Baker, East Norwalk. Dissertators—B. W. White Bridge- port, F. ShaVoir, Stamford; alternates, C. P. Bennett, Dan bury and H. Adeline Thompson, Bridgeport. Delegates to the American Medical association—W. W. Gray, N. E. Wod- rin, W. B. Cogswell, A. P. Geib, S. M. Gar-lick, J. G. Stevens, J. W. Wright, L. T. Day, A. J. Smith, Robert Lauder, F. B. Baker. Delegates to the New Haven County Medical association—F. B. 'Downs, J. R. Topping. To Hartford County Med- icalassociation—F. M. Wilson, A. E. Baker. Fellows t0 the Connecticut Medical Society-—A. E. Baker, J. G. Stevens, D. W. Osborne, J. F. Smith, L. T; alternates, M. V. B. Dunham, B. W. White, F. M. Wilson, S. H. Garlick, A. J. Smith. Members of the nominating commit- tee, A. E. Baker; alternate, F. M. Wil- son. The most important measure passed was a resolution regarding, the admis- sion examinations. The preamble reads that in consideration of the fact that a large number of graduates of colleges, which in this state are reCOgnized as legal and reputable, but are rejected by examining boards in other states, the possession of such diplomas not being sufficient to be allowed to practice, it was voted that the State committee on Legislature be instructed to advocate an amendment to the existing law that all candidates be required to pass the same kind of an examination as is re-I quired in New York (and Pennsylvania. The following new members were ad- mitted: Charles Franklin Craig, Dan- bury; John Alexander Wade, Danbury; Andrew Melville Ewing, Fairfield; Ernest Herman'Smith, Bedding; Henry Clifi'ord Sherer, Norwalk; John Timo- thy Kennedy, South Norwalk. The following papers were read at the afternoon session: “Uterine Drainage,” 0. P. Bennett; “Report of a Case of Severe Railroad Injury,” W. J. Burke; “History of a Porro-Caesarian Operation for Fibroid Tumor and Pregancy at six months," N. E. Wordin: “A Talk on Bacteriology with Illustrations,” J. C. Lynch; “Prac- tical Hints in the Diagnosis and Treat- ment of Skin Diseases,” Dr. George H. Fox, of New York city. I. . NEW BRITAIN ELECTION. Editor "‘ Bob ” Vance, Democrat, is Elected‘ Mayor. In the election at New Britain yester- day the result was as follows: Mayor, ttobert J. Vance, D.; clerk, A. L. Thompson, .11.; collector, C. H. Faulk- nei', D ; auditor. H. Schrodel, R.; treasurer, Samuel W. Clark, 13.; city sheriff, John B. Brink, R. The Com- mon Councill will: clumpOSed of 20 Republicans an.» '.o Democratic mem- Mayor V .ruc’n majority over Andrew J. Slopo , the Republican can- didate, was 572, which was far ahead of the party Vote. They Buy New Furnishings. ' A committee appointed by Phoenix Engine company visted New York, yes- teiduy and purchased new furnishings for the company’s parlors. The pur- chases include an elegant carpet, pier- glass, nortierres, rugs, mats, curtains and u. “captain’s chair,” all 'of which are in keeping with the new paper and and painting 0n the walls. A committee from the Pioneer Hook and Ladder company selected furniture with which their parlors are to be equipped, and as soon as next week the Pioneers will have as handsbine fire parlors as are to be found in the State. (All? lastTwinter Mr'fi. GeIA‘ Mille Lebanongi Conn. ,‘twas g badly, afflicted with rheumatism. At times it was so severe that he could not stand up straight, but was drawn over on one side. «WI tried different remedies without receiving relief,” he says, “until about six months ago I bought a bot- tle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. After using it for three days my rheumatism was gone and has not returned ince. ‘ For saleby P. Weed, drugas't. CAPITAL-«Continued preservation of historic documents, and patriotic work, which affords a broad field for energy and enthusiasm. o o * o The George bill, to establish .a uni- form system of bankruptcy, was re- ported to the Senate yesterday from the Judicial Committee. 0 o o The Senate passed the bill to establish a life-saving station on the coast of New . Hampshire or Massachusetts. between Hampton and the Merrimac River. 0 o: 0 Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spofi‘ord, the well-known Writer of New England, whose beautiful poetry and rdmance are familiar to every one, arrived in the city yesterday. ’ o ‘ o o . Senator and Mrs. Sherman will e1:- tertain Senator Sherman’s niece, Mrs. Eleanor Shermen Thackar'a, and Mrs. Palmer during their stay 1n Washington. 0 o 0 Mrs. L. G. C. Bette and her daughter ' Miss Clara are in charge of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Seymour’s household dur- ing their absence at Fortress Monroe. 0 o o C The House committee on ways and means will to-morrow take up the ques- . tion of repealing the rebate of tax on alcohol used in the arts. Mr. Russell hrs prepared a substitute to his original bill, in which he prov1des that instead of allowinga rebate, no tax shall be collected on such alcohol under proper restrictions and safeguards. . o o 0 Assistant Adjutant-General Landers is here looking after the interests of Connecticut soldiers at the pension —of- fice. ‘ 0 0 0 Hon Lyude Harrison was ‘one of the party which went toIIMonticello from here yesterday to celebrate J efl‘ershn s birthday, and where they split on sil- ver. 0 O 0 Victor and Chester Selleck explored the Capitol to-day, piloted by Congress- man Hill. O A Fine Entertainment. A large audience witnessed the enter- tainment given in the Opera House last evening under the auspices of the St. Paul’s societies. The Misses Jennie and Kate Smith played a piano duet, after which Haviland, the Master of Mystery performed some‘clever' tricks in legerdemain. Miss Annie Staab sang wtth pleasing effect a solo entitled “Eyes so Blue and Tender.” Others who took part in the vocal and instru- mental part of the programme and: who Were warmly applauded were the Misses Peck and Smith, Miss Mabel G. Hoyt, and Messrs. John W. Wehle and W. Fred Ambler. .0 ' Will be Here Next .Week. The Danbury News says of the Ellin- wood Players which opened a week’s engagement in that city on Monday: “Ellinwood’s Players opened at the Opera House last evening in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” The audience was large and enthusiastic. Dave Sey- mour’s specialties were “repeatedly en- cored, and Miss Corrine LaVaunt, the serpentine dancer came in for a large share of applause.’ . , County Health Officer Hill Talks. County health officer Hill made an address before the Norwalk physicians at the Club rooms, last evening. He called attention to‘ the laxity displayed by some physicians in making returns of vital statistics, and gave an interest- ing talk on sanitation. It was alto- gether a very instructive meeting and good results will, it is expected, follow in its wake. .u—. ’ F lannery--Pomeroy. Mr. John R. Flannery of New York, and Miss Mary Pomeroy of this city, were married at St. ars’s church, at 6 o’clock, this morning, by Rev. Father Daugherty. Miss Alice Pomeroy was bridesmaid and John McCormick of Brooklyn, was best man. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride on Academy street. Q For Oyster Police. 0. J. Nash, of Fairfield, and William- Lally, of Bridgeport, have been en- dorsed by the State Shellfish commis- sion for appointment as police in the localities mentioned. HERE AND THEEE. Have you registered your canine? Next Friday Will be Arbor Day. Plant a tree. That boil stillhas a hold on Dr. Hun- tington’s neck. The Liquor Dealers’ assOciation will meet in this cii y n: xt Friday. The water gate at the foot of High street is being placed in‘ rgnrir. Thermometers registered 80 degrees above zero at 10 o’clock this morning. Coroner Roach repaired a break in the water pipes near Elwood place, yes. terday. Kabaosa Encampment, I. O. O. R, will confer the Golden Rule degree. to: ”night. meeting of the Pequonnock club was held last night. See adv. - cat lost. A full attendance is hoped for at the regular meeting of Buckingham Post, G. A. R. this evening. Only two transients applied for and were furnished with lodgings at the tramp quarters last night. Attorney Charles H. Peck has been nominated by the Republicans of Strat- ford,‘ for judge of probate.| 'The J. T. Prowitt company have a contract for paper hanging and paint- ing at Grace church rectory. John Claus is home from the Medi- cal University for the annual vacation which will last until October 1st. Mrs. H. A. Sturges of East avenue, went to Bridgeport yesterday to visit her sister who is ill in that city. A wedding reception was held at the home on Stuart avenue of Mr. and Mrs. James McSally, last evening. The Central Labor Union will meet to-morrow evening and the National Provident Union on Friday evening. The Street Railway company has a gang of seventy-five men at work put- ing East and Newtown avenues in re- pair. —Rolled Oats. 7c per package; fine sugar corn. 60 per can; Tomatoes, four cans for 250. W. R. Bates’ Cash Groc- ery , 47 Main street. Rev. 'K. McKenzie of Westport in- structed a class‘of Sunday-school teach- ers in the Congregational church, last evening. holding a meeting at the home of the Misses Fitch on Springwood avenue, this afternoon. The remains of a daughter of Jere- iniah‘O’Donnell who died in Naugatuck morrow morning . I’Harrv Leopold’s new Main street tonsorial parlors are being liberally patronized and the custom increases daily. So much for good work. To-day is pay-day at the Postroflice aid. the employees are in receip of checks for services rendered Uncle Sam in: the transmission of the mails. Hose company by the “Storms” of Derby, will be on exhibition in Aus-. tin’s store on Wall street, on Saturday. ‘ The terms of enlistment of John J. Clune,James Mason and J ames O’Brien, three of the best drilled men in Co. F, excired on April 11th, and they will not re-enlist. , Selectman Frank H. Merrill has pur- chaseda bicycle which as soon as he ance of himself between his suburban home and this city, ' ——Frames made by J. T. Hayes. tf The yacht Marguerite is again at her old berth ofl‘ Holmes. Keeler & Selleck Co. wharf, having just returned from a South Nor walk ship- yard where she has been renovated. John Flannery of Brooklyn and Miss Mamie Pomeroy of Academy street, this city, are to be married at St. Mary’s church, to-morrow morning. Miss Alice Pomeroy will act as bridesmaid. A straw hat appeared on the street this morning. It was worn by a man who can afford to buy them by the case. The bluebirds, robins and sparrows chirped with glee as he passed by. Rev. Frederick Curtis, wife and children are expected home from mis- sionary work in Japan, on‘Monday next. They come by steamer landing at Vancouver, B. C.,' thence by rail to ‘Montreal and New York. Who is there with cash, spirit and en- terprise that will organize a base ball club in this city? Norwalk has the ma- terial for players, and there are or ought to be base-ball enthusiasts enough to club together and set the ball in mo- tion. A valuable colt which “Billy” Seai'les was driving on Main street yes- terday, became frightened and started to run. “Billy” was thrown from the wagon and quite severely injured. The horse was stopped before any damage to property was done. A team of horses driven by Mrs. C. D... Matthews’ coachman became frighten- ed at a trolley car on West avenue, this morning, and ‘collided. with a horse and carriage belonging to A. Solmans, breaking one wheel and other wise smashing the carriage. ——Round steak 10 cents; shoulder steak 9, or 3 lbs for 25; pot roast pieces and. corned beef 4 to 10; roe shad 10. These are cash prices. Bates’ Mpzlzrgt. a Selectman Knapp of Greenwich con- ferred with the Selectman of Norwalk yesterday afternoon, relative to pro- viding for a little girl living with Mrs. _ Tanner and which with its mother are town charges. Mr. Knapp proposes providing a home for the girl who seems to be very bright and of a good disposition. . There not being'Ia Quorum present no . . you will be convinced. The Ladies Guild of Grace church is HOYT’S THEATRE will be brought here for interment to- ' Monday Eve’g, Too Much Married. The silver trumpet presented to Hope masters it he will utilize as a conveyu .. ISTRICT of Norwalk. ss. Probate ‘0 t I 1; April 13th.A D189 96 (J 111‘ state of. ESTHER L. SMITH. late of Norwalk raisind(]})1st1I'Iicti dlpcegsed .f h e our o to site 011- t e District 0 I N orwalk hath I imited and allowed six month; from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhi hit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to resent their accounts. I properly attested. wit in said time. will be ebarrod arecovery. All persons indebted to saidestate are requested to make immediate payment to - ORGE H. RAY llU . Administrator. Chilton Paint Every. gallon of paint made by the Chilton Mfg. Company is mixed and ground in pure Linseed Oil. All shades are mixed and ground by machinery seven times, making them uniform and even. Compare the size of cans and weight with the cheaper makes. You get an honest gallon. Give it a trial and 11. H. WILLIAMS 17 Main St. COMING- EVENTI' PRIOF. NEWELL’s [1101111 1111111101111 1111911111, AT 11nus1c HALL, ' Friday Evening, April l'l,’96 Tickets on sale at Tlaisted's and Pinneo’s. and at the box office. One Merry Week, Commencing Monday, Apr. 13. DAILY DIME Minna 31111111111111 wrnlrsoav NoWTHE BIGGEST AND BEST. ' oior'scomrmios HEADED Br THOS. F. STRATTON; Same Grand Band and Orchestra. All New iays. Prices, - IO. _20I and'3C Cents. 'Seats now on sale at Plaisted s d1 11g store and Pinneo s stationery store. .~ Apply on the premises. - to No.3 Berkeley street. SPECIAL OPENING —0F——— ," MILLINEKS Wednesday 61 Thursday, April I546 Consisginlq of Trimmed-Hats and every thing in the Millinery Line Ladies will Phase acooot 11111111111101 F AWCE TT’S ‘ 3 ”’11sz STREET, JVUR WALK NorwalkOpera House ' Ellinwood’s Merry Players! SPECIAL RETURN DATE. ’WEEK OF APRIL I20tII‘I Mr. Dave Seymour- , Miss Lettle Sheppard. and Miss Corinne Le Vaunt.‘ OPENING PLAY. MONDAY IIIBIIT, DIAMOND DIOKI I Ladies’ Admission to Reserved Seats. 160: Gentlemen’i"-150. Secure Tickets at Wepd’s or Tomlinson’ 5 Drug or es. “Mr. Potter of Texas” and' She” positive- '7 1y produced at this engagement." PRICES. - 10c. 20c. and 3oc ' >~ 4— -. IT OR SA]: E. 0R SALE—T he boot and shoe business of .. C. H. Harvey. including entire stock and fixtures and‘ .ease of st ore. 6 sold very cheap if sold at once. Apply at store. m'r‘if OR SALE—Now is the time to buy an Eddy refrigerator. none bettc_.r So. NOR- . WALK HARDWARE 00. OK SALE—Forty Spring Pigs. Address or call on H. M. FILLow, Chestnut Hill. Norwal k. aio-lw WANTED. WANTED—Bicycle riders to know that we have the Waverly . the best wheel on car th. So. NORWALK HARDWARE Co. .4 PERSONAL. OULTRY netting lower than ever before ' at the So. L‘OBWALK HARDWARE Co. - » 1'0 BEN T. TO RENT—From May lst. a five- room cot.- tage. with barn room and stablingif de- sired. Adjoining residence of WalterF. Fitch . on Westport avenue Rent. 67. 00 per month. a14-4t LOST. . OST—On April 7. a large black cat. answers to the name of J etty. Reward if returned ~ 11. 0 3t . enjoyed on a Rambler. RAMBLER riding. mc re. However, we keep in wheels, 45 MAIN 'STREET, WHEELING DELIGHT is beyond measure- the greatest when I best Bicycle in the world. such as the Gales, Ideal, Stormer and Gotham. l - - W. 123141;}. 1..., A—AuL- ...~. '/ There is, in itself, a pleasure . in knowing that one is mounted on absolutely the That’s’the comfort cf . Of course, like all good things, it. II costs more than the mediocre article, and is jVOI'tll stock a' line of lower~priced 6 All good and reliable Wheels. THE J. T. PROWITT CO NORWALK, CONN. ality and splendor. disappointed person in town it as usual, THE LOWEST, at OLSEN ine our shoes, whether you wish to buy or not. OLSEN BROS- Q Our diSplay of new Tan Shoes and Oilford for the spring of ’96 beats ahything ever Shawn in town for novelties, liber- T hey dazzle and bewilder you, and you will be the worst- you don’ t come in and exam- The prices“ y . BROS.’ WHITE SHOE STORE, .' . ‘ 3 GAZETTE BUILDING, NORWALK. - ALL 'DRUGGIs'rs. ‘ YouR FRIENDS ARE USING PIAISTED’S COUGH REMEDY AND RECOMMEND ITS USE Get a Bottle at once. 25 and 60 Cents.
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