,THE“EvEN1NsVGAzETan NTHE EVENING GAZETTE. ENTERED AT TEE POST OFFICE :m Noawanx as A NEWSPAPER. a ‘ MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS, Dainx. one year. 13: six months. $1.75: three months. $1.00; one month, 3’3o. WEEKLY. one year. in advance. $1.00; six months, 600.; three months. 32c. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 1896. He Hypnotized Him. As we feared, it seems Capt. Ike at- tempted to hypnotfze man Friday so as to prevent his getting to Hartford yes- terday. Delegate Mirrill broke away from Capt. Ike yesterday "p. m. and ' rushed to South Norwalk for the ex- press to Hartford, but owing to Capt. Ike’s hypnotic influence Merrill misssd' the train. Then Capt. Ike willed him back, and he came to the Selectman’s office, but as soon as Capt Ike left him Merrill made another break for the train and was last seen about the South Norwalk depot ac little after dark and .the conclusion is that he has reaohrd Hartford sometime ere this. Capt. Ike's hypnotizing of Merrill is getting to be something really serious. ’ The Wanton Wheel. We have hitherto fairly recogniZJd and emphasized the strong side of the bicycle, but here we are suddenly couo fronted with its weak and wanton side. Every friend of the wheel knows it to be an incentive to out of door (Xcrcise, which results in a vigorous, not to say a ravenous, flpthlti ; it so strengthens the body that gout, rheumatism, sick headaches and kindred maladies have hard work to keep their grip, and it leads the rider to contemplate so much of “the true, the beautiful and the good” as can be found on a smotth countrygoad or the smoother macadam of the “onus. For all of. thee bles- ‘éings and others too numerous to men- tion, we are, and of a right ought to be grateful. But a new and terrifying peasibilily of evil now confronts us. Who could eVer have snapeclsd -_v- n the friskieet bicycle, of affording c. Suf", sure and convenient means-of el-zvpemfiht I That presents a new and serious matter for our consideration. Not one only but two suuh thrilling wants have tranSpirrd and to show that not only is the Scheme growing (and .‘f .htse cases continue to increase at the same one hundred per cent. ratio of fucrease,) is A likely to grow toa furious epidemic. It proves also beyond dispute that the in- nocent looking bicycle is willing to lend itself to the projects of lovers whether they are in the romantic days of youth or whether Cupid tries to blow up their hearts with dynamite .or wind, at the ripe age of three score and ten. It is very natural that a woman, even though she is the mot-her of a growing family, should get the bicycle craze. It is certainly very generous in her hus- band to present her with a wheel of the best make. But the two cases reported in the newspapers go to show that it is very dangerous for her to take les- sons of a blond young man whoke man- ners are charming and, it is pos- itively frightful for the generous hus- band to look into the faces of his grow- irg family some morning and announce that the old lady has gone off on a bicy- cle with the blond dude, and that after the courts have given him redress he will be forced to provide a substitute for the truant. These two reported elopements are sad enough in all conscience, but even they may have been environed by mitigating circumstances. To-day we are confronted with another bicycle horror. It is of so serious 9. nature that the conservative New York Sun hastens -to' ti.lllld notes of alarm in its able editorial columns. It pathetically says that “ he last rzquiem' for the bicycle face has nit bison pronounced before another Species of countenance makes its appearance, very much worse . than the first. It is the masher’s face. Until recently cyclists have not only appeared unhappy in their countenance, but extremely staid and distant in man- ner. They have often failed to recog- nize their own relatives who were wal‘ -_ ing, and except by way of collision they have shOWed little disposition for con- tact with other people. But with the , bicyclist again assuming normal rela- tions of courtesy and fellowship with the rest of the world, and with the enormous spread of wheeling among men and women, reserve has been suc- ceeded by rudeness of a. well-known and particularly offensive type. The pleasant freedom of comradeship which has arisen among cyclists has been gust 'fi- seized upon by mounted mashers as an opportunity to approach women riders with masher impertinence. Look out for them! - . 1 These bicycle mashers seem to have sprung up within a few weeks and have increased. rapidly. They frequent wherever cycling is most practised. The masher’s most noticeablelchar- acteristic is his face. It is usually pleasant and ala'ays extremely mobile. His eyes are roving and dilate as though by magic. The mouth and chin, in- s‘ead of being,' firm anl masculine, showing determination and force, are apt to be narrow and weak, and indi' cative of little purpose or s‘ability. The straightforward look of the scorch- er is entirely absent from the masher, whose head seems to be pivtted to his body and to turn in all directions at the same time. Neither does the masher hump himself like a scorcher, for the reason that, with his head lower than his back, he could not well look to the rear, and this would seriously hamper his purpose. The masher loves to cavort with one foot on the pedal, to ride “hands off,” and to display himself generalyl. In the presence of comely young women his mat oeuvres are often ridiculous, and they are greatly exaggerated when he thinks he is observed. He never hesitates to address women on the slightest pretext, and to annoy them either with vulgarity or inanity. The bicycle masher is in the field. Whether he is to remain depends on the reception that is accorded him. Girls, decide the matter at once. Avoid this latest nuisance as you would a rattlesnake, or,better still, haud him over to the police while those of his kind are still few.” All this is very sad, but perhaps we ought not to blame the machine, thh simply does what it is pedaled to do. Dear, clear, we wonder what iniquities are to develop next, went the bicycle. Here is an added and imperious duty thrust on our new and gallantjwheel- man Chief Bradley. He must constant- ly be on the watch for elopers and. mashers on wheels. Surely the Police- man’s lot is not a happy one, but Chief Bradley will do his duty. Noble Walsh’s Surprise Party. Noble Walsh engaged Liederkranz hall and last night gave what he termed a “lecture against Ingersollism and Sui- cides.” He succeeded in selling quite a number of tickets guaranteeing that “Purchasers of Tickets and their Busi- ness will be advertised.” The lecture is said to to have been more mirth pro- voking than any comedy-farce ever presented in town. It was listened to by perhaps twenty persons. The assur- ance of the lecturer was so original and the entire situation so ludicrous the poor fellow escaped a storm of applause intermixed with eggs that had outlasted their edible usefulness. The purchas- ers of tickets will probably look in vain for the appearance of their names in print, and should be mighty glad that Noble did not keep his promise. O. Sent to the County Home. This morning Judge Hubbell, at the N quest of the father committed the little son of Rafi‘el Orrin the Main street cobbler, to the County Home. The parents of the child have not lived to- gether for several months and the father claimed that the boy was being neglect- ed by its mother although he contribu- ted $3 a week for its support. He in- ferred that the money was spent for in- toxicants instead of for food and cloth- ing. Bold Thieves. A thief or tlilz'VOS stole a basket full of freshly washed and dried clothes from the yard at Sylvester N. Sterling’s house on Aden-s avenue last evening. ‘ This morning George H. Raymond left an old horse collar hanging on a post while he attended to a professional call. When he came out the collar was missing. Evidence of some one in a wagon having stolen it was plain. Stole Fifty Dollars. A young man named McMullen is credited with having stolen $50 from a pantry at his home on Wilton avenue and skipped out. The money had been placed there to pay for the building of an addition to the house, He has since been heard of in Philadelphia. Comstock Farm Strawberries. Edgar Buttery picked five bushzls of large luscious new seeding strawberries yesterday and three bushels more be- fore breakfast this morning, ..aud would have picked more had not the rain driven his pickers ofi‘. 0. Golden Wedding. Rev. Garrett Haulenbeek and wife celebrate their golden wedding this evening from 8.to 10. It is a long way from 1846 to 1896, and a host of friends hale, hearty and worthy couple. ‘ will most heartily congratulate this- HERE ‘ Aug: THERE. ; Interest to the Public. . Garnered with Scissors and Pant“. Read'Newman & Pinney’slad. if you want" wall paper. Councilman Tristram star-ted for Europe to-day. Williams’ Root Beer is advertised in another column. The water tank on Main street is be- ing placed in thorough repair. The case of John Tuhey will come. up in the Superior court to-morrow. —Just received, Ladies russet lace shoes at $1.50 and $6.175. A. H. Hoyt & Son. J. 10 4t The Mandolin club will play' at a church festival to be held at Cranbury, this evening. __ Rev. A. C. Powell will lecture in Calvary Baptist church this evening. Subject, “The Stumbling blocks of the Race.” ' One of the handsomest and most at- tractive signs on Main street is that in front of the Star laundry. It is a star prettily lettered. .The Bridgeport Farmer quotes Dan- bury & Norwalk Railway stock at 60% bid;par 50. The bonds of the same road were quoted at 116. A rumor which can not 'at this time be verified is to the effect that Father Slocum will soon leave Waterbury and have charge of the parish in Stamford. Chief of police Bradley was on the Park last evening getting acquainted with the city bicycle. “It was as good as a circus” said a little lad who wit- nessed the exercises. William Mitchell who has been laid up for a week back with a “crick” in his back, is now able to be out but he acts occasionally as if some one was sticking pins in his flesh. A section of the covering over the railroad tunnel was found to be on fire early this morning. The blaze was ex~ tinguished by George Northrop before much damage was done. Men were engaged at 3 o’clock this morning in setting the crossover on the Street Railway line near St. Mary’s church. No delay was caused to run- ning of the cars over the line. Irving Scott of New Canaan and Mrs. Annie Hyatt, divorced wife of Fred Hyatt of Norwalk, were married in the EpiscOpal parsonage in New Canaan, Sunday night, by Rev. Mr. Neide. couple of denim pillows to add their quota of comfort will keep many a man. from straying out for those few minutes which all too frequently become a few hours. —Ladies cloth top patent leather S3; made to sell for that; We sell them at $2.19; Your gain. One of the best bar- gains. A. H. Hoyt & Sou. J. 10 4t Charles Halstead has given up train- ing and will not race in Norwalk on the 17th.—A number of wheelmen will attend the Norwalk races on the 17th. Several local wheelmen wxll compete.— Danbury News. William Wardwell, Samuel Lock- wood and Charles Reynolds went down the harbor fishing this morning, and their friends are very much worried as it is learned they failed to take any um- brellas with them. West avenue near St. Mary’s church presented a pretty sight last night, dot. ted as it was with lanterns placed there by the Street Railway company as danger signals. A new crossover is be- .ing put in at that portion'of the street railway tracks. “J 0e” Lees who was discharged from the asylum for the insane some months ago, and who has since been at work is again developing signs of insanity. While, as yet, his insanity has not led him to do any unwarranted acts it may be well to watch him. Chief Bradley picked thirteen quarts of strawberries from his little Franklin avenue patch this morning, some of which were as large as russctt apples. The truth of this statement is vouched for by the chief himself, who adds “as large as small russett apples.” Leon Cannon of this city is in Maple- ton, N. Y. to-day, and it is understood that at noon he was married to a. young lady living in that place. He is expect- will occupy furnished apartments at the corner of Chestnut and Summer streets.‘ To-day‘marks the twentieth annivers- ary of Rev. Father Dougherty’s priest- hood, and no session of St. Mary’s school was held. Instead all of the childreu'attended mass and did some very fine singing. The whole affair was a surprise to Father Daugherty whose face bore evidence of a kindly appreciation or the: remembrance. . aaaa An Epitome: of _ Happeningslof ’ erty. A steamer chair on the porch with a k ed home with his bride to-morrow and ' hat presser is working night and day to keep up with his orders. Complaint was made to the police this morning of “lively doings” at a house on River street. N o arrests have been made. ' P. Slattery the East Wall street bar- ber this morning sacrificed his mus- tache to the McKinley smooth face craze. Each particular hair was of twenty years growth. birthday last evening by treating his friends to afeast'of clam chowder and music. The chowder was one of Aus- tin Cockefur’s best efforts and was greatly enjoyed \by the hundred or more who partook of Mr. Malone’s hos- pitality. ' ’ Wheeler-«P999. The marriage of J. Walter Pegg'and Miss May Wheeler Will take place this evening. . 0 . Aml Deserves It. It is an astonishing fact that Danbury receives from $80,000 to $100,000 of pen- sion money anuually.—News. O WESTPOBT. Daniel Driscoll has opened a new livery stable. , Miss Florence Redfield of New Ha- ven, is the guest of friends on Riverside avenue, Saugatuck. The members of the Methodistjchurch will give a reception to .their pastor, Rev. Mr. Wakeman, and his bride, next Friday evening in the church. Aspetuck Lodge, K. of P., last night conferred the degree of page on three candidates, Messrs. Theodore Sanford, Oscar Allen and Burr Bradley. The play “7-208,” by the Dramatic Club, which is to be repeated to-mor- row evening at the Opera House, is one that all our amusement loving people will do well to witness. Thus far the sale of seats has been satisfactory. Children’s Day will be observed in the Saugatuck Methodist church. Au entertainment will be given in the even- ing, consisting of recitatious, dialogues, vocal and instrumental music, and a sermon appropriate to the occasion will be delivered by Rev. ‘Mr. Fanton, the pastor. . E. C. Randall, 'a Buffalo lawyer, and N. P. Httuford of Silver Creek, admin- istrator on the estate of the late E. A. Andrews, were in town yesterday, look ing up the heirs to Mr. Andrews" prop- The estate amounts to about 840,000 and is to be divided among nine :first cousins, all of whom are between 70 and 80 years of age. Three of these heirs in Connecticut are Miss Ellen Andrews of Norwalk, Mrs. Bennett Johnston of Weston and Sarah Coley .of Easton. O ROWAYTON. The John E. Vincent place on Main street, will be sold at public auction Saturday afternoon, June 20, at 3' o’clock. The house has seven rooms and a good well of water and plenty of fruit are on the premises. Reduced Rates to Washington, D. C. Single Fare for the Round Trip via Pennsyl- vania Railroad. Account Y. P. S. C. E, Convention. The Fifteenth International Conven- fion of the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor will be held at Washington, D. 0., July 7th to 13th, 1896, and for that occasion the Pennsyl- vania Railroad Company will sell, from July 6th to 8th inclusive, excursion tickets to Washington and return at a single fare for the round trip. These tickets will be good for return passage until July 15th inclusive, but iflde- . posited With the Joint Agent at Wash- ington prior to 6:00 p. m., July 14th, .will be extended to July 31st inclusive. Full information in regard to rates and time of trains can be obtained up- on application to ticket agents. ,. Excursion tickets for the following side trips will be sold as under:— From July 7th to 13.h inclusive ex- cursion tickets between Washington and Baltimore and Baltimore and Washington will be sold at $1.25 for the round trip, good for return passage un- until July 14th inclusive. From July 6th to that excursion tick- ets from Washington to Gettvsburg and return will be sold at $3.35 for the round trip, good to return until July 3lst inclusive. On the same days the Western Maryland Railway Company will sell excursion tickets from Balti- more to Gettysburg and return, with same return limit, at $2.15 for the round trip. , .From July 6th to 31st excursion tick- ets will be sold from Washington to Richmond and return at $5.00, to Old Point Comfort and return (all rail), $6.00 (and going all rail and returning by boal) $5 55, to Fredericksbuurg and return, 32 25. These tickets will all bear return limit of July 31st inclusive. All tickets for side trips will be sold only on presentation of return portions of excursion tickets to Washington is- sued for this occasiou.—-Adv. ..._...- Price List of Chamberlain’s Medicines. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy. The most successful medi- cine in the world for bowel complaints, 25 and 50 cents per bottle. for its "cures of coughs, colds, crou and whooping cough, 25 and 50 cents per ottle. . Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. 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