Vol. VI. Whole No. 1382. _ Norwalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, June 13, 1896: Price One Cent. J CITY Maw IT. ' Electric Light Company Wants to Dispose of its Plant to South Norwalk. An Injunction Against the City Granted. The most important Lease. argued before Judge Hall in the Superior Court yesterday, was that relating to the affairs of the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light Company, which became financially involyed some time ago. The matter came up on a motion of Attorney Winthrop H. Perry, in behalf of the company, ask- ing that an Order be granted directing Receiver L. C. Whitney of that company to bring an action for an injunction against the city of South N orwalk to ‘ restrain it from engaging in and contin- uing the business of electric lighting; also for permission to the receiver to take such action as may be deemed best to compel the city of South Norwalk to purchase the defendant company’s plant before establishing or continuing a plant of its own for electric lighting. In connection with the applications an order was asked for postponing the sale of the company’s plant, which was set down to be sold on J one 16. The sale was postponed till fall. In presenting the application for the orders to the court Attorney Perry said that under the law of ’93 cities were permitted to control their own electric plants for street and commercial light- ing, and provided that in instances where a plant had already. been estab- lished in a town or city the municipal- ity should purchase such plant. In ac- cordance with this law, Receiver Whit- ney offered the plant of the company to the city of South Norwalk, after the common council of that city had voted to take charge of the electric lights and to have the city operate a plant of its own. The offer has not been accepted and now the city of South Norwalk is about to erect and operate a plant with- out purchasing the plant of the defend- ant company. The motion was granted and this will enable the receiver to in- stitute proceedings to restrain the city from operating a .plant. The defend. ant’s claim is valued at $125,000 and was offered to South Norwalk at that figure. The compuly is in charge of Horace J. Boardman and Herbert L. Camp, as trustees. It would appear from the above de- cision of Judge Hall, that the bonds of construction issued by the city of South - Norwalk are illegal. Patriotic Servicyfes. The Sons and Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution and all patriotic citi- zens are specially invited to the patriot- ic services to be held in the Congrega- tional church to-morrow evening at which time Rev. Dr. Noble will give an address upon the 119th anniversary of the adoption of 'the American flag. There will be special music by the choir supplemented by the male quartette. Base Ball. The Pioneer—Hope base ball game will take place at Norwalk Park this afternoon. The game_is called for 3:30. It will probably be the most exciting game of the series to be played between the two nines. Both clubs propose to win, and the meeting may prove to have the same result as two locomotives ' trying to pass each other on the same track. Don’t miss it for it will be a great game. Home Again. Our Congressman 'E. J. Hill, has reached home in the same tired out and worried out condition of every other member who has taken any active and serious interest in the business before the House, and Mr. Hill has establish- 01 an exceptional record as a worker and “hustler”, as a new member. \ The Gospel Tent. The gospel tent was well patronized both inside and outside at the “open- ing” which took place last night. It is suggested that it were better that the outside contingent go into the tent or move on, rather than block up the side- walk as was the case last night. —-——.-0 All Hail; Congressman Hill has covered him- self all overwith glory in getting his “Aunt” Juliette Bette pension through both Houses and signed by the Presi- dent. This noble daughter of a Revo- lutionary sire will now get $12 a month from a greatful goverment. ' 0 —Ladies' cloth top patent leather $3; . made to sell. for that; We sell them, at $2.19; Your gain, One of the, best bar- - gains. A. H.1Hoyt & Son. J. 10 4.9,. mvoaus GRANTED. Norwalk Couples Among the ‘ Applicants. Two Decrees Granted and Two Continued. 1n the Superior court before Judge Hall yesterday, there were thirteen di- vorce cases assigned for trial. Four of these were from Norwalk and two were granted, the other two being continued. The first case called was that of Georgiana Spicer of Ansonia, who asked 'that she be granted a decree from Wil- liam Henry Spicer of Westport. She told the court that she had lived with her husband 22 years. During the last ten years he acquired bad habits. He drank continually, she said,and she was obliged to leave him. Deputy Sheriff Kemper and ex-Deputy Sheriff Driscoll of Westport, both testified that they were schoolmates of the defendant and had known him for a long time. For the past eight years, they said, he had been intoxicated most of the time. The court thought this evidence sufficient and granted the decree. , Rose O’Neil of South Norwalk had the same complaint to make against her husband, Henry. She married him in 1887 and a few years later he began to drink heavily and has been drinking .ever since. _ Chief Vollmer said that Henry was very fond of drink and was frequently arrested for drunkenness. Mrs. O’Neil said that his favorite way in an express wagon, truck or any other convenient vehicle. The decree was granted. Melville E. Kellogg, of Norwalk, ap- peared in the role of a plaintiff for a decree from Leah Kellogg, who before her marriage was well known in Nor- walk as Leah Murray. She eloped with Superintendent Avery of the Elec- tric Light works of this city, and Mrs. Avery subsequently secured a divorce, naming Mrs. Kellogg as co-respondent. Mr. Kellogg asked for a divorce on the ground of desertion. Owing to the non-appearance of a number of his witnesses his case was continued until next week. _ The next Norwalk case discussed was in the order‘of a chariot race. It was between husband and wife named Char- iot, and ended by neither winning out. The wife at the present time is in the lead. Salvator Chariot originally brought a suit for divorce from Mary Chariot, on the ground of infidelity. Later she answered and filed a cross bill, on the ground of intolerable cruel- ty. The first action was then with- drawn, but when the case was called yesterday morning on the cross com- plaint, it was discovered that the orig- inal case had not been legally with- drawn, and the case had to be con- tinued. William Reinhardt. a baker of Ridge- field.- was granted a decree from Emily Reinhardt. The decree was asked for on the ground of infidelity and Frank Hoffer of Brooklyn was named as co-re- pendent. The last case to occupy the attention of the court in relation to a decree was Minnie Hendelman, of Norwalk, a much abused little Hebrew woman. She told a story of cruelty on the part of Morris Hendelman that was revolt- ing. She was earnest in her manner and seemed honest in what she told the court. When several police' officers corroborated her story, Judge Hall said that the man was a brute and hedid not care to hear any further evidence. The couple were married November 2, 1894. Off for Europe. Dr. and Mrs. R. C. M. Page, parents of Mrs. S. H. Watkins of this city,sailed for Europe to-day on La Touraine. They expect to be‘absent for three months. Rev. 8. H. Watkins and wife Were on the wharf when the moorings were cast off and wished Mr. and Mrs. Page a bon voyage. But perhaps not without a tear of regret that they, too, were not to accompany them. Got Out of the State. The Gov. Bulkeley Pullman train reached Albany on schedule time last night. All the Connecticut men wear- ing badges bearing the name of McKin- . ley for President and Morgan G. Bulk- eley for Vice President. - As this crowd ~ is now out of the State the GAZETTE relinquishes all further responsibility coming them. ' Mor Hair Sacrificed. “Tommy” Hopper is a convert of the “isms” and has sacrificed his sunset red moustache on the altar of either McKinleyism or Bob Ingersollism. He is receiving the congratulations of the friends of both with a sang froid that ‘mi’staken his calling. _ ’ v , ' .tion to the audience. of returning home after an outing, was would cause one to believe that he has SOULLY’S SURPRISE. He Bests lack Danna in Eight Rounds. The Athletic Club’s Closing Entertainment. The final entertainment of the season by the South Norwalk Athletic club, at their club rooms last night, was with- out doubt the best that popular organi- zation has yet given, although the at- tendance was not sufficient to pav ex- penses. ‘ ' In addition to the‘splendid exhibition of boxing there were two genuine sur- prises during the evening. The first was the easy manner in. which Jack Woods, of Brooklyn, placed Lew Web- ster, of, East Norwalk, here do combat in two rounds, and the second was when Danna, the human punching bag, failed to best Con Scully, of Danbury, but in- stead received some severe punishmentq at the hands of the wily boxer from Beantown. It was close upon 9 o’clock when John Conroy, the authority on athletics in Norwalk,crawled through the ropes and announced the opening of the entertain- ment and imparted a few words of cau- He then intro4 duced as master of ceremonies, Dan McI-ntire, without whom a boxing con- test would be like the play of Hamlet with Hamlet left out. The popular Dan was received with applause and at once opened hostilities by introducing Billy Forysth, of Danbury, and Marty McCue, of Brooklyn, for the first go of eight rounds. ' As the two men faced each other it was seen that McCue had the advantage of his antagonist in both heigth‘ and reach and before they had boxed a round McCue’s superiority as a boxer was plainly apparent. , As the bell rang both men came to the centre of the ring and the fun he- began. McCue at once led his left for the body and followed it up with a right over Billy’s heart. A clinch followed and both fell. On get- ting up McCue let go right and left on Billy’s jaw and forced the latter all around the ring. Round 2. Billy led for the stomach and there was a rapid exchange in which McCue got in another hot one over Billy’s heart. When the round closed McCue was forcing matters and Billy doing some tall sprinting. Round 3. Billy again practiced sprinting and closed the round with two stifi' body punches on McCue, re- ceiving in return a right and left on the neck. Round 4. McCue lead with both hands and got home on body and neck. A clinch followed and McCue protested against Billy using his elbows. Round 5. McCue again lead for the neck and chased Billy around the ring. The latter woke up once and did some good work but was immediately obliged to Sprint to get out of harm’s way. Round 6. McCue lead and missed and Billy sprinted followed by Marty who got a hard right under the chin un-‘ expectedly and was unable to return the compliment owing to Billy’s sprint- ing abilities. Round 7. McCue started in with a stiff right on the neck and followed it up with a left on the wind. Billy did not make an effort to lead but sprinted instead. Round 8. Billy surprised everybody by leading, but was short and McCue went after him but beyond getting in a ‘right on the neck and a left on the wind was unable to hold his sprinting antag- onist. ’* This closed the bout and Forsyth of- fered to fight McCue at 115 pounds, but Marty said he could not get below 118 and would meet Billy for $500 at that weight, to weigh in next week. The next on the program was eight rounds between Jack Woods, of Brook- lyn, and Lew Webster, of East Norwalk, and was a surprise as many expected that Webster would beat his opponent handily. In this they were mistaken, however, as Woods had the East Nor- walker at his mercy in the second round and only the intervention of the ubiquitous Dan prevented Webster from again visiting dreamland. From the second until the closing of the eighth round Woods had the best of the contest and at no time was Webster in it. As the two left the ring John Conroy entered and after thanking the audience for their patronage ‘ announced the grand wind-up of the evening between Danna and Scully. This, too, was a surprise as it was expected that the New Yorker would soon place Scully in dreamland, but in this they were mis- taken as the man from 'Beantown was in fine condition and stood his man off». in great shape escuping without a mark he had run up against a windmill.- while Danna’s face looked as though- . ,will pay you. _ , From the firstclang of the bell Danna made a monkey of himself and contin- ued his amusement for several rounds when" he was suddenly made aware of the fact that’liis-“cinch” was more than he could handle. He then became ser- ious but his futile efi'o'rts to land on Scully’s jaw further embarrassed him and he failed to develop into a wonder- ful boxer and his light went out with the gong in the last round. When the bout was over the audience with one voice congratulated Scully on his fine showing, and he was followed from the ring .by cheers. _ When the men faced each other for the opening round Danna commenced to walk’ around his opponent and made no effort to lead. Scully taunted him and suddenly made a rush which Danna attempted to avoid but was struck on the back of the neck and sent clear through the ropes into the audience. Round 2. Scully was anxious and planted a left over Danna’s eye that raised a lump. Danna consoled him- self with monkey tactics. . Round 3. Danna attempted to swing but Scully either stopped or dodged every lead and got in several on the face in return. . Round 4. There were several rapid exchanges and Danna’s swings were cleverly stopped by Con. At the close the latter accused Danna of biting him, which the latter said was done in fun with no intention of harm. Round 5. Scully landed a hard right on Danna’s jaw and stepped two light- ning swings that were sent at him. Round 6. Scully let go two straight lefts in Danna’s face, one of which . brought the claret. Danna responded with two 'stifi' body punches that ap- peared to have no effect. Round 7. Danna swung right and left with lightning rapidity, but Scully stopped them with case. He then got in on Con’s heart and the latter return- ed a’left on Danna’s sore nose that star- ted it to bleed, afresh. ~ Round 8. Danna started in and planted several hard blows over Scully’s heart, but his swings were cleverly stopped and he found it impossible to reach Con’s jaw. He then went for the heart again and got in two or three more sledge hammer blows but Con was equal to the emergency and landed on Danna’s sore lip and nose. As the bell sounded for the close Danna planted a hot one over the heart and received a straight left full on the nose in return. This closed the evening’s entertain- ment and Scully received many con- gratulations for his really fine work. It was a surprise to his friends as well as to all those who had seen him in the ring before. ’ The committee having the arrange- ments in charge are deserving of much praise for their labors and it is safe to say that when the club has its opening next fall McIntire, Coleman, Conroy, Powers, McCarthy and Seib will again compose the committee while Louis Potter will handle the gong in his usual expert manner. - OBITUARY. JOHN HUTCHINGS. John Hutchings one of the oldest and most respected residents of South Nor- walk,died at his home on Taylor avenue, that city, this morning, in the 90th year of his age. He came to South Norwalk in 1860 from New York city where he had been engaged in the grocery business. He opened at the time a grocery and continued in the business until about seven years ago when he retired from active work, ow- ing to age and failing health. ‘ ‘ At the time of his starting in business in South Norwalk he employed as a clerkzhis nephew John H. Ferris, who later on became a partner in the con- cern. After a season of success Mr. Ferris retired from the. partnership and the store was continued by Mr. Hutch- ings. , Mr. Ferris after the dissolution went into the coal business and enjoys the distinction of having rep- resented this senatorial district in the legislature. The deceased Mr. Hutchings also en- joyed the distinction of being without a known enemy, charitable and alto- gether a christian. A man who loved everybody. “An honest man” would be .2. fitting epitaph on the monument to to the memory of this venerable man. He leaves three children, Prof. Hutchings, the celebrated lightning calculator, Mrs. Thaddeus Hoyt and Miss Mary Hutchings, the latter of whom has ministered to his every re- lief during a long sickness. . “He was conscious to" the last,” said one who was at his bedside when 'he breathed his last, “and his final dissolu- tion was as peaceful and calm as that of a child sinking through sheer weari- ness into rest.” ‘ . —An advertisement in these columns ;»' ‘ nun; HUNDREDDULLAH mi ll Magnificent Piano for the Most ,P0puh1' ‘ ' Sc‘hOol, Lodge, Societl.01llll or Eire Come ' my in Fairfield County. ' fire‘ company? Which one has the most admirers and friends? Doubtless‘ these questions are beyond the power of any . ; EVENING GAZETTE offers an L THE GAZETTE pro~ ~ -' And the voting is to There is a ' ' ‘3 absolute answer, but THE exceptional opportunity to make the test. poses to poll the votes of the people. have zest in it. Which, is our most pepular school, lodge, society, club dr magnificent prize at stake. THE GAZETTE will give A $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to th school, lodge, society, club or fire company which gets the most votes. \\-—.-' It is an instrument of the very finest character 4‘ e no _, sense ' fig/I;- HERE .I'I' IS 2 It is made worth While tovote. It is beautiful in its workmanship, an ornament worthy of any home, and in all its musical qualities it‘ is unsurpassed. In every sense it is a perfect and beautiful instrument—equal to the best that can be anywhere bought for 33400 IN GOLD. The following are the rules which govern the voting: l—THE GAZETTE will print each day a blank coupon, each coupon being good for one vote for the school, lodge, society, club or fire com- pany the owner of the coupon may select—the blank lines in the coupon to be filled out with the name and address. to-day is at, the end of this article. Z—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced» on July 3. 3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in Fairfield County is eligible. 4—A full record of the voti The coupon ng will be published up to date every evening in THE GAZETTE, but votes received after 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 avoided and votes will be lost. course, can not be counted. THE PIANO UFF It is a piano made upon honor and so party buying one does not get merely a handsome case gets a thorough musical instrument. J. Ell IS THE SG Fill ‘ i Blank coupons, of & SUNS. ld upon merit. He The tone of the instru ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is magnificent. E Following is the voting coupon, at copy'of which will ap- pear in THE GAZETTE daily. Name, NOT GOOD AFTER JUNE 20 Town, l BATTLE .OF THE BALLOTS. E Hope Hose Company ..... ............................................................. 14322 Norwalk Yacht Club .............................................................. . ............... .13747 St. Mary’s School .............................................................. ............... 7101 Welcome Stranger. Lodge. Center School .................... .. . Pequonock Pleasure Club ..... . ...... Over River School.. ....................... Fire Police, S. N... ...... ................. ~....._-....... ..... ....- was. ...................................................... . 1576 a o is Pioneer Castle... ............................................................... 173 . . . Club... ....................... ....................................... "a... 7g Arion Singing Society ....................................................... . ............... .. so T..G. L. C ..... _ ................. ..................y ................... . ...... . .................. .......... 4o Norwalk Liederkranz .......................... , .......................... . .......................... . 24 sword FiBh 0111b: ...... a ooooooooooo an" ooooooo nan-oauangoo nnnnnnnnnn ‘ ,- -------- u'ouan-uno "an"; 23 Lincoln Council ..... . ........... .. ........... s. ..... '......-_--.....—. . ................... 13 N. . 0----.. .............. c .................................. g ...... . ....................... 16 ’ The Central Club.. . . . ...... ................. .. . . ......... . .................. ~ \ East Norwalk School...... Compo Engine 00., Westport...... ....... . ......................... . ........................... Bishop McMahon Council ..... ............................................. ‘ ......... ‘. ..... _. .. 10 Catholic Union Council............ ........... . .......... ..... ' 3 _ Uncas Tribe..... ..... ...... ............................ . ..... . 3 Knob Outing Club...~...... ....... . ........................ ...... 2 Pine Ledge Club. ......... .. .............................................. 2 ‘8'. s. Clubouo-I-I-oi-oo-oa-ocnode ........ so oooooooooooooooooo ' nnnnnn a colon oooooooooo a ....... a ......... Ouchd 2 Pioneer Hookand Ladder Company -, ................ . ..... . ...... 4 Phoenix Engine.Company....................'. ...... * ............ 2 . . . . . 1' ,
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