E EVE. THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE . WORM/Arm. Vol. v1. Whole No. 1383 L Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, June 15, 1896. Price One Cent. ANUTABLE EVENT. Norwalk Daughters] Commem- orate Flag Day. A Number of Visiting Chapters Present. The Reception given in the South Norwalk Congregational church by the Norwalk Chapter D.‘" A. R. on Saturday in commemoration of“Flag Day,”was a very pleasant occasion and reflects much credit on the ladies having the affair in charge. The following chap- ters were representedz—Stamford, New Canaan, Fairfield, Milford, Deby, An- sonia, Seymour, ‘New Haven, Meriden, Middetown, Bridgeport, Bristol, Fair- field, Hartford, Norwich and New London. As the guests arrived they were welcomed by Mrs. Andrew Thomp- son, and presented to the “Receiving Line” by Mrs. G. Willis White. The officers composing the receiving line were in handsome reception gowns and were inZthe following order: Mrs. T. K. Noble, Regent of Norwalk Chap- ter; Mrs. Sara Thomson Kinney, State Regent; Mrs. E. J. Hill, Vice-President General of the National Society; Mrs. Van Buren, Registrar; Mrs. Belden, Cor. Secretary; Mrs. Stevens, Treasurer; Miss Henderson, Rec. Secretary; Miss Scott, Historian. The “Tea Room” was a dream of beauty in its bewildering masses of palms, ferns, roses and cut flowers, . while the large parlors were gay with flags in every imaginable place, grace- fully draped by the skillful hands of the very efficient committee on decorations of which Mrs. James Lawrence Stevens was chairman and Miss A. Scott, assist- ant. In the “Tea Room” Mrs. Ferris pre- sided at a table spred with delicacies which were served to the guests on rare old China, by the youthful and beauti- ' ful daughters ”of the Daughters of the Norwalk Chapter. Mrs. W. H. Swords, poured Russian tea at a table over two hundred years old, covered with a cloth spun and woven by the grandmother of Senator John H. Ferris, when she was 90 years old, The China on this table was of great value both on. account of its intrinsic beauty and its treasured history. The musical program deserves more than a passing notice. rendered by Mr, Perkins the new or- ganist of the church, were greatly en- joyed, as was also the singing by a trio composed of Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Collins and Mrs. St. John, and a male quartette composed of Messrs. John Treadwell, Horace Hatch, C. A. Tucker and Frank Nash. Miss Agnes Littlejohn also charmed everyone with her delicately rendered violin solos, while Mrs. Wheeler com- pletely captivated the ladies by her rich tones of surpassing sweetness. There were no speeches but the hours were given up to the delights of fem1~ nine sociability and with all the topics of interest to the Daughters of the American Revolution there was no lack of interesting material for the after- noon chat. , Miss Grace L. Prentiss presented the Chapter with a very pretty banner with the ensignia of the Chapter,painted up, on it. Mr. Howard Tilly also very artistically paintedzanother banner with the Connecticut coat of arms. These were suspended from the Walls and added largely to the decorations of the parlors. Among the distuiguished visitors be- side the State Regent Mrs. Kinney, was Mrs. Governor Coflin, Mrs. Har- riet Beecher Scoville Devan and Mrs. Charles L. Rockwell. At the station the guests were met by Miss Sarah E. Adams who made every one fell at ease as she escorted them from the train to. the trolley car in waiting to take them to, the church. As the guests departed they expressed much delight with the pleasant hospitality extended by the Norwalk Chapter. O At the Congregational Church. On account of the storm the observ- ance of “Children’s Day” in "the First Congregational church was postponed yesterday and the day will be observed - next Sunday morning. In the place 0 the exercises which had been arranged there was a meeting of prayer and con- ference for the Sunday school, with helpful addresses by Rev. Frederick Curtis of Japan and the pastor Rev. T. K. Noble. In the evening the 119th anniversary of the adoption by Congress of the American flag was observed. There was special music by the choir, songs by the male quartette, and an address bv the pastor on “The Old Flag and Some Things that it Stands For.” - _’————<-O-D-———-— To Take a Vacation. Rev.‘Father Dougherty of St. Mary’s - church announced yesterday that he had been granted a few week’s vacatiou by Bishop Tierney. ~Wright (2), Mason,. J. The organ solos' THE PIONEERS WIN. Defeat ‘Hope Hose Team in the Second Contest. _‘_———-—- Norwalk Park. the Scene of Battle. Pioneer’s team of ball-tossers won the second of the series of games be- tween that company and Hope Hose, Saturday, at Norwalk Park in the pres- ence of about three hundred people. The score at the end of the ninth innings was 19 to 16, and while the game was interesting and at times in- tensely exciting, it was full of glaring errors on both sides, and was by no means as pleasing to look at as was the game, played on.Decoration Day. Brower and Mason were the opposing pitchers as in the former game, and as before, they were about equally effec- tive. The Pioneers had their batting clothes on and hit Mason for sixteen hits while Brower was touched up for thirteen. The former struck out eight men and the latter six. A number of the players of; both teams distinguished themselves in the error line, but the good features of the game was the general playing of Ward, Steeb and Mason of the Hopes, and Shutskey and Powell of the Pioneers. The latter made a home run hit in the second inning which secured him loud applause from the spectators on the bleachers and ladies in the grand stand. A deciding game will no doubt be played in the near future, between the two clubs. The following is the score: HOPE HOSE CO. PIONEER H. La CO| n.IB.P.o.A.E[ R.1B.P.O.A. Mason,p 2 2 1 3 1;Cla_rk,2b. 3 0 3 1 Steeb,c3b4 1 8 4 25Wr1ght, 1f.3 3 3 0 0’Brien.2b1 1 4 1 1-Shutskey 0,3 210 0 Ward, 1b, 1 2 9 1 OiByin’t’n s.s.3 3 0 0 Dufiy,lf,c,1 1 2 0 1;Ralston,3b,1 1 2 2 E.Dufi‘y SS2 1 1 2 35Brower. .2 3 110 Burns,3.b.1 1 0 0 55Powje1.1 .2 3 8 0 Clune.r.f 2 1 1 0 0§Whitl’k,rf1 1 0 0 Barrett,cf2 3 1 o OIPhelps,c.f.1 o o o 0 Totals, 16 13 27 11 13 Total, 19 16 27 13 13 Pioneer. .......... 0 2 3 2 0 3 0 6 3—19 Hope Hose, ...... 0 3 1 3 4 1 1 0 3—16 Earned runs—Pioneer, 3; Two.ba~se hits-— ff ' Home runs—— 11 Y Powell; Hit by pitched ball—By Mason 3; Bases on balls— Mason 4; off Brower 1; Wild pitches—Mason 1, Brower 2; Struck out— By Mason 8: by Brower 6; Umpire, Mr. Finch; Time of game, three hours; attendance. 200. Commencement at Hillside. The scholastic year of ’96, closes" at Mrs. Mellville E.Me‘ad’s Hillside school on Wednesday next the 17th inst. Three young misses comprise the grad- uating class thfi‘ year. One notable fact, showing the high standard of scholarship attained at this school ...and the thoroughness of its educational acquirements, is that pupils who win diplomas at Hillside,'withuot further examination are admitted to Wellesley, Vassar, Mt. Holyoke, Smith and other colleges. This afternoon from three to five, the lawn fete of the primary department occurs. ' _ Tuesday noon, the alumni luncheon is given, and enjoyed. At one o’clock p. m. the alumni meeting, takes place; at. 4:30 class day exercises are held and in the evening, the Commencement Musicale, in which New York talent is chiefly represented, is given. Wednesday evening at 8, the Com- ta K place. —o.o Recent Deaths. The wife of Charles M. Gilman and daughter of the late George and Eliza- beth Bulkeley of Southport, died in that villiage on Thursday. At Orange, N. J. on Saturday, died and the late Sarah A. Fairchild, who are kuownin Norwalk as relatives of the late George R. Cholwell. Norman Knapp a well known shoe- maker, and who for some months past had been engaged in the cobbling busi- ness on Water street, died on Saturday at his home in Silver Mine, aged 61 years, after an illness of but a few daysi Edward Gormley died on Saturday at his home on the Step Rock road, aged 51 years, after an illness of several months. The deceased leaves a wife. and six children—Maryland Ellen Gorm- ley of Jersey City, William, Daniel, Thomas and J oseph Gormley of this city. ' Mr. Gormley ' was an iron moulder by trade and had been. a res- ident of Norwalk about 14 years. The funeral will be attended from St. Mary’s church tomorrow morning and the re- mains taken to Calvary cemetery for in- torment. An Eel Festival. . . Rumor has it that Attorney Hurlbutt is as great a success catching eels as in winning cases; that he went after the slippery wigglers a few nights since and captured twenty pounds of them, more or less, and is to serve them up in all the ways known to the culinary art, to- night,'to a party of convivial spirits. mencement exercises and Reception, Anna, only daughter of Le Roy W. , _ WAS FOUND DEAD. Timothy Horrigan a .Victim of HeartDisease. A Resident of’Norwalk but a Few Years. * Timothy Horrigan for but a few years a resident of this city, was found dead in his room at a house at the corner of River and Cross street this morning. Horrigan had evidently arisen this morning and after partially‘ dressing himself fell over on his bed and ex- pired. ' The deceased came here from Brook- lyn after the death of his son who was engaged in the liquor business in that city, and whose wife was a Miss Dorney of this city. For a time he lived at the home of his wife’s mother on Cross street but for some reason or other there was a disagreement, and he, through the intervention of his daugh- ter-in.law was provided with the room where he breathed his last. .9 For a time he was able to‘provide for his own wants, but last winter while at work on the Street Railway line, froze one of his bands which incapacitated him for work for a time. He has, how- ever, at odd times since, secured more or less work on the city streets, and his daughter-in-law, be it said, greatly to her credit, has seen that he wanted for nothing. The deceased was about Saturday in apparent good health and was seen yes- ter’day afternoon, at his home. Corner Burke was summoned and gave as his verdict of death, heart disease. ._._____—_ 'Danbury Still Unhappy. It seems that Danbury also, has a sort of Capt. Ike Selectman, who will not give the city all the town highway money it demands, clashes that are con- stantly occurring all over the state where the silly dual governments of town and city, rule over the same limits of terri- tory. In Daubnry there was the same disagreement , last year. The city wanted $4,000 and the town wanted to pay only $3,000. The County Com- missioners were called in, as the law provides, and they decided upon $3,500 as a compromise sum. ‘ The city this year again asked for $4,- 000, but the Selectmen refused to ‘ raise the appropriation over that of last year. At a meeting held to settle the matter there was a long and animated discus- sion, and finally adjourned without an agreement. Sharp personalities were indulged in on both sides. An Alder- man oft'ered a motion that $4,000 be paid the city.This was amended to read “one-half of the amount expended by the city.” Both the original motion and the amendment were tried and lost A-motion was offered by a Selectman that 33,000 be paid to the city. This also failed to pass. . The County Commissioners will now have to settle the matter, and will be represented by Commissioner Mead. who represented them last year. +b— Want the Injunction Dissolved. Judge Hall of the Superior Court was asked to dissolve the injunction served by Constable Morehouse one day last week, restraining Constable Hunt from serving an execution on the bondsmen of Constable Samuel Ireland to recover judgment for $700 in the now somewhat noted case of Fawcett vs. Ireland. Chief of police Bradley, Councilman William H. Smith and Street Commissioner Martin Kellogg were subpoenaed as witnesses for Faw- cett, it being claimed that ;the injunc- tion was secured on false evidence. The hearing was adjourned until Fri- day next. .0 Change of Ownership. This morning, Charles E. Scheuber who for the past four or five months has been conducting the market on Wall street for a long time known as Wad- ham’s market, sold out his interest in the same to George S. Gregory, who has possession. Mr. Scheuber'has won many friends by fair dealing, and it is believed that Mr. Gregory will keep up the reputation established by his pred- ecessor, who it is understood will re- main in town 'for a few weeks and then- branch out into the wholesale meat bus- iness. —-—————-¢-.>—-—-—— Tennis Tournament. The State lawn-tennis championship tournament will be held at the grounds of the Brooltlawn Country Lawn Tennis club in Bridgeport beginning next Wed- nesday and continuing through the week. Frank Van Buren and Arthur Russell are entered for the doublesJ as are also Robert Van Baron and Ross Burchard. The latter two are ' also ‘entered in the singles. As our boys are extra good players they'will no doubt make a fine showing in the tournament. nouns! SURE. ~ 'Ex-Governor Bulkeley’s Nom- ination for Vice Presi- dent Confidently Expected. Republican Convention Meets To-morrow. [Special to GAZETTE.) ST.‘ LOUIS J our: 15, ’96.—-—McKinley is sure of a nomination on the first ballot. Ex-Governor Bulkeley’s chances are good for second place and his nomina- tion is confidently expected by the Con'- necticut delegates. O LEONARD WINS. W Village of Chester vs. Francis Leonard De- cided by Judge Wheeler. ..In the Superior court on Saturday, Judge George W. Wheeler handed downa decision in the case of Village of Chester vs. Leonard et al., in which judgment is rendered for the defend- ant. The defendant is a Norwalk man who did some sewer and water works building for the village, which is in New York. The claim was that the work was not done according to specifications, and was not completed within the time specified in the confi‘act. Damages were placed at $5,000. The trial of the caseoccupied nearly a week and was completed March 4 last. The Jewels Come to Norwalk. There was a large attendance at the eighth annual reunion of the Sons of. St. George in Bridgeport, last Satur- day. Delegates from lodges from all over the state were present,a large num- ber bringing their wievs and families with them. The afternoon and even- ing was spent in ,dancing. Athletic events also took place during the after- men. obliged to remain over Sunday were. entertained by all members of Magna Charter and Pioneer Lodges. Wel- come Stranghr Lodge was represented,“ and the lodge was awarded a handsome and valuable set of ofiicers’ jewels. The Norwalk representatives report having had a glorious time. Q And They Skipped. A young lady was walking up Water street late Saturday evening when she was accosted by two men who made in- sulting remarks to her. A young man who had watched the men from the opposite side of the street hastened to the scene, and upon seeing him the two men made a dash through Bates’ stoneyard and were soon out of sight. The young man happened to be an ac- quaintance and accompanied the insult- ed party to her destination. His timely 'arrival probably saved some one from being shot, as the insulted party was armed with a revolver. _——————.O Bubach Number Five. Norwalk markets have been unusual- ]y favored for the past week, with Straw- berries of extra size and flavor. Among all these superior varieties ofspring’a favorite berry, those marketed by Mr. Edgar Buttery clearly stand at the head. They are a new seedling known as Bubach No. 5, and are the largest, best flavored, most evenly. ripened, most prolific bearers, of any strawberry cultivated in this section up to date. They are grown upon the old ”Aunt Phoebe” Comstock farm on Comstock hill and are a credit to the farm and to Mr. Buttery as an expert cultivator. 0 Has a New Dress. The New Canaan Messeger appeared in a neat appearing dress of new type on Saturday. It is some years "since the Messenger had a new dress but it wears the same with as much modest grace as if it had been in the habit of having one, two" or three times a year. The Messenger is one of the brightest country weeklies published in the State, and advances the interests of New Ca- naan and its people with creditable skill and persistence. Must Issue More Bonds. Administration officials announce that the President will issue another call for a g'old bond loan as soon as the gold reserve is sensibly depleted. He fears the free silver fight now going on in his own party, will tend to that result. 0 Want Two Tickets. J udgé‘Vincent says that sound money democrats favor a separate national ticket in order to show the free silver ..men in the party how few their num- bers are. The visiting delegates-who were. ,. _. pony in Fairfiold County. absolute. answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE exceptlonal opportunity to make the test. poses to poll the votes of the people. have zest in it. It is made worth While to vote. magnificent prize at stake. ' THE GAZETTE will mill 4 .fi/ . "a I N) HERE IT IS!_ the best that can be anywhere bought for $400 IN good for one vote for the school, lodge, pany the owner of the coupon may select—the blank coupon to be filled out with the name and address. today is at the end of this article. eligible. corded until a. day later. 5—Coupons must be filled out in a plain handwriting, ers can not be avoided and votes will be lost. Blank course, can not be counted. THE PIANO OFF El] 18 THE. Si} Jill} M It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon party buying one does not get merely a handsOme .1. magnificent. pear in THE GAZETTE daily. J NOT coon‘AI-‘TER JUNE 22 Name, It is an instrument of the very finest character 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 ll Magnificent Piano" for the Most Popular School, Lodge, SocietY. 61111) or Fire Com-j Which is our most popular school,vlodge, society, club or Which one has the most admirers and friends? Doubtless these questions are beyond the power of any offers on THE GAZETTE pros- And the voting is to There is a ’ _ give A' $400 UPRIGHT PIANO to the school, lodge, soc1eiy, club or fire company which get'sigthe .most votes. , ‘ It is GOLD. The following are the rules which govern the voting: 1—THE GAZETTE will print- each day a blank coupon, each coupon being society, club or fire com- lines in the The coupon 2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3. 3—Auy school, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield County is 4—A full record of the voting will be published up to date every evening in THE GAZETTE, but votes received after 10 A. M. will not be re— for otherwise blund- coupons, of 8: Stilt; merit. case He gets a thoroughmusical instrument. The tone of the instru ‘ ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap- Ih . Town, some or TllE BALLOTS. I Fire Police, S. N..." ........... ................ ..... . ........................ . .............. . E ' Hope Hose Company ............................................................................. .. 14488 Norwalk Yacht Club ................................. . ............................................. 13747 St, Mary’s School ................................. . ............................ . ..................... 7101 Welcome Stranger Lodge... ...................................... > .0. .......... . .............. . 1576 Center School ................................. . ......................... ..... 933 Pequonock Pleasure Club ....... ' ............................... , .................... . .. ......... . 568 Over River School ...................... » .......... . 34.7 Pioneer Castle........ . .................... ............................... 173 . . . Club ...... ......- ....................... ......................................... ......w 70 Arion Singing Socrety ........................................... . ............................. .. 60 TnG. L. G. 000000 o ooooooooooooooo a. oooooooooooooooooooooo nu-aa- one aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ounlll'ullooon 40 Norwalk Liederkranz....................................., ......................................... .. 24 Sword Fish Club ...................... . ....... . ........................................... ..... 23 Lincoln Council................... ......----...... ..... . .............. 13 N. B. C---_...... . . .................. . ....................... . ............ . .................. jg The Central Club... . ,. . .......................... 15 East Norwalk School...... . . 15 Compo Engine 00., Westport.. ..... . ................................................. 10 Bishop McMahon Council .................................... -. 10 Catholic Union Council........ ............... 3 Uncas Tribe. ...................... . ........ ....... 3. Knob Outing Club... ...... .............. . ....... W, 2 Pine Ledge Club .......... . .............................................. ........ 2 S. s. elaborate-dunno"... ............. "....~ sssssssssssss nun-event" ssssss a ....................... Dull-J 2 Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company ............. .......... . ............. ,.... .. 4 Phoenix Engine Company .. 2 J 1 on HUNDRED IJULLAH'PHIZ
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