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THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENTDAILY IN THE WORWALKS.
Vol. v1. Whole No. ’
‘ - A NORWALK soonm;
His Breathing Mistaken for
Thunder.
“Play Ball, Tommy, Play Ball.”
The following, clipped from. the
World, has such an appearance of lo-
calism that it isreprcduced in these col-
umns: '
Just as Edward F. Burtis awoke yes-
terday morning from the sleep of the
just in his house, at New Rochelle, Mrs.
, Burtis awoke-too. .At that instant what
seemed to be the roar of thunder sound-
ed in the room. ’
“By jingo!” exclaimed Mr. Burtis
“we’re going to have another storm.”
“Go downstairs, my dear,” said Mrs.
Burtis “and make sure that all the, win-
dows are closed.” '
Mr. Burtis arose and was dressing
when he heard the same noise, deep,
thunderous. He listened. It sounded
again. .
“That’s not thunder,” cried Mr. Bur-
tis, “it’s somebodysnoring.”
He took his pistol from a bureau
drawer and cautiouslv descended to the
parlor. On the sofa lay a well-dressed
young man, his mouth wide open, snor-
ing until the chandelier vibrated. Mr,
Burtis held his pistol with one hand and
shook the sleeper with the other.
“Leme ’lone,” muttered the stranger.
“Get up! Wake up! ” shouted Mr.
Burtis. “Who are you?‘ What are you
doing in my house?” '
“dTaint 6 o’clock yet, ” said the young
man drowsily. “Great Scott ! ”—he
smacked his lips—“let’s have another
drink, 01’ lobster.” -
Then he opened his eyes, sat up. and
frightened out of his wits, looked from
the pistol to Mr. Burtis. ‘
“Take everything!” exclaimed the
young man. “Don’t shoot ! Take
everything and get out!”
“Get out!’ ” said Mr. Burtis indig-
nantly. “This is my house.” ..
“Well. I’ll be blessed!” cried the
intruder, looking around him. “How
did I get here?”
“That’s what I want to fine out, you
confounded burglar,” said Mr. Burtis.
Then he shouted to his wife, “My dear,
came down here.”
‘1‘ Surprising; thing,” said the man
on the sofa, as Mrs. Burtis, wearing a
wrapper, entered the parlor.
men where I live.”
Mr. Burtis handed the pistol to his
wife, and, though it wobbled a little,
she kept it pointed at the man on the
sofa. He did not move, except to look
around as if utterly bewildered. Mr.
Burtis called up the police by his tele-
phone. At the station-house the man
with the thunderous snore said he was
Thomas Rapsford, a medical student, of
Norwalk, Conn.
“I was drinking last night,” said he.
“I don’t know how I got into this
_ man’s house unless my keys fit his
doors. I’m very sorry. ”
It was quite certain Rapsford had
not broken in, so his explanation was
accepted and he was discharged.
A. M. E. Conference.
, “One of the best conferences I ever
attended,” remarked a delegate to the
New England A. M. E. conference be-
ing held in this city. “and a more hos-
pitable people it would be hard to find. ’ ’
Routine‘business was transacted at
yesterday’s session, and much was ac-
complished to the extension of the work
outlined to the several churches by the
Bishop. _ , ‘
Au able missionary sermon was
preached last evening and the “little
church around the corner” on Knight
street was inadequate to the demands
for even standing room. The sermon
was an able one. Something like $50
was collected for the missionary fund.
The Conference is in session to-day
and there is decided activity among the
delegates; The Bishop will probably
make his announcement of appoint-
ments on Monday.
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Would be Winners.
Charles Finch who loves a game of
base ball as a clam loves salt water has
organized a nine of batters, runners
and catchers with which he expects
to put to rout anything in the base
ball line in the state. He has secured
a Stamford team to stand up against his
electric team for two games at Norwalk
Park on July 4th a. m. and p. m.
Mr. Finch is to umpire the Hope-
Pioneer game this afternoon, and if not
killed will through these colums have
more to say abOut the great national
game, next-week. Y
He has great expectations for his
“colts” and after they are “broke in”
it is safe to say that the N orwalks will
not be on the hen’s eggs side of the
games in which they play. '
“No wo-'
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FIGHT 0N HARBOR AVENUE.
John R. Fahey’s Grover Cleveland on the
War Path.
There was considerable excitement
on Harbor avenue about 9 o’clock last
evening. John R. Fahey is the owner
of what is generally recognized as be-
ing the worst looking dog in the town
of Norwalk. His owner some years
since instead of killing him as he ought
to have done named him “Grover
Cleveland.” Charles Addison, -a col-
ored man living on the same avenue,
also harbors adog, small, but as un-
sightly as a mop.
There has been bad bfopd between
the two canines for some months past
which culminated last night in the al-
most total annihilation of the 'Aldison
dog. '
Mr. Fahey and Grover were leisurely
walking down the avenue when the
Addison cur stepped out and showed
his teeth to Grover. He had scarcely
an Opportunity to get his teeth out of
sight before Grover had him by the
back of the neck and was wipeing ofi‘
the concrete sidewalk with him.
“Tinker” Green compassionately
came to the rescue of the Addison dog
and narrowly escaped being sat upon
by the owner of Grover. By this time
a crowd of men, women and children
had gathered to witness the one-sided
fray but not a one dared rescue the
Addison dog from the jaws of death.
Finally Grover became tired of bold-
ing the tantalizing our and giving him
a good shake dropped him on the side-
walk in a frightfully mangled condition
and leisurely walked home, It is
thought that he will live but it is not
believed that he will “sass” Grover
any more.
The Star Laundry.
A short time ago two ladies opened a
laundry on Main street. At the sug-
gestion of a reporter they christened it
the “Star” laundry and placed an adv.
in the GAZETTE. They guaranteed
good work and lived up to the guaran-
antee. What was first a venture has
since proved to be a complete success,
‘ and to-day the Star laundry is the lead-
ing place of its kind in town. Constant
additions are being made to the work-
ing force, and none are employed un-
less thoroughly conversant with the
business. As remarked in these col-
umns some to time since, “Good work
is bound to bring more work.” This in
connection with the little adv. in the
GAZETTE has worked to the benefit of
all.
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Burglars at Montowese.
The post office at Montowese was en-
tered by burglars early yesterday
morning and booty in cash and stamps
taken to the value of $400. The safe
was blown open and the room wrecked
by the explosion. All the windows in
the lower story were broken. The post
office is opposite George H. Cooper’s
grocery store in the center of Monto-
wese. John Uhl, the postmaster, uses
the second floor as a cigar factory.
When Mr. Uhl arrived yesterday morn-
ing at 7 o’clock he discovered the front
door locked from the inside and secure-
ly barred. Entrance had probably
been affected through it by the burg-
lars. No one heard the explosion, and
the burglars came and left without any
trace or clue.
Home from Europe.
Rev. Arthur T. Pierson and wife of
Brooklyn returned from Europe last
night and are the guests of Charlotte
Raymond on Knight street. To-day,
in company with Rev. Fred Curtis and
family they will start for Northfield,
Mass., where they will “summer”.until
the first of October. Mr. Pierson has
been occupying the pulpit of Mr. Spur-
geon’s church in London for several
months past and it, is understood will
receive a permanent call from that
church. Mrs. Fred. Curtis is his
daughter.
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A Word of Caution.
“Every person who shall sell, expose
for sale, or have in his possession with
intent to sell, use or explode, or shall
use or explode, any firecraker contain-
ing any explosive other than gunpow-
der, shall be fined not more than $20.”
This is an act passed by the Legislature
of 1895 and dealers and celebrants
should govern themselves accordingly.
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New officers.
Court Narruk, A. O. F. has elected
the following officers, James L. 'Dyes,
C. R; E. C. Caswell, S. R.; Horace
Leatherland, R. S.; F. P. Rooney, S.
W.; Charles Blissard, J. W.; Charles
Fritz, S. B.; Neils Neilson, J. B,
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Neighbors’ Greetings.
Thousands of women of Canton and
vicinity tendered a reception of Major
McKinley and his wife and mother yes-
’ terdny.
‘ Nerwalk, Conn, Saturdaijven-ing, June 27, 1896:
NEWTRIAL REFUSED.
Judge Downs Says the. New
Evidence Does Not War-
rant It.
The Fawcett-Ireland Case Now Ended.
In the Common Pleas court yester-
day, Judge N. C. Downs denied the
motion for a new trial in'the case of
Wilmot Fawcett ex rel. Town of Ner-
walk vs. Samuel C. Ireland et al. Judge
Downs gave no written Opinion with
his decision, but stated that the defen-
dants had had ample opportunity to
produce the evidence which they now
claim to have discovered. He had
given the testimony of the Fawcetts
careful attention and was convinced
they had told the truth. Mr. Fawcett
might have peculiarities,. but he did
not appear to be a man who would per-
jure himself. Judge Downs said he
had been willing to give the defendants
every opportunity he could. but he saw
nothing in their claims now to warrant
a new trial.
At the Churches.
GRACE CHURCH—Rev. S. H. Watkir s,
Rector. Fourth Sunday after Trinity,
June 28th. S a. m. Holy Communion.
10:30 a. m., Morning prayer, Litany
and sermon. 12 on. Sunday School.
7:30 p. m. , Evening prayer and address.
The Rector will‘officiate.
METHODIST CHURCH,—A. H. Wyatt
pastor. Morning service at 10:30.
Preaching by Rev. W. 11. Thomas, of
Newport, R. I. Evening service at 7:30.
Bishop Grant of the A. M. E. Confer-
ence will speak on the condition of the
Negro race in the South. The Bishop
is an eloquent and powerful preacher.
He was once a slave. Doors will be
opened at 7 o’clock.
FIRST CONGBEGATIONAL-Rev. T. K.
Noble, Pastor. Services at 10:30 A. M.
and 7:80 P. M. The pastor will occupy
the pulpit morning and evening. “Mornr
ing topic, “The Church as a Family.”
Evening, “A Notable Change in the
World’s Worship.” Y. P. S. C. E.
Consecration meeing at 6:30 P. M.
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Remembers the Reporters.
Councilman Tristram who is taking a
run through the old country writes
from Liverpool to Councilman Kent
that he is having a fine time. He inci-
dentally in his letter extended greetings
to the newspaper reporters, and wished
them “Good cheer and long life,” and
hoped that “the kind spirit of love and
energy, grow and wax strong for wide
streets, a school tax and new building.”
This latter probably is his voice in
proposed matters pertaining to the
Over River School district. He writes
merrily of the Mill Hill and Main
street matters, and no doubt feels glad
that he is at least for a season out of it.
The reporters will one and all units we
think with the GAZETTE reporter in wish~
ing Mr. Tristram a large amount of en-
joyment during his absence in the lands
of kings and queens. And deuce take
the knave who dares to think otherwise.
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Business Disasters.
Commercial failures for three weeks-
of June, as reported by R. -G. Dun &
Co., aggregated:-Manufacturing, $3,-
848,495, against $2,106,293, exclusive of
Cordage, last year, and $3,395,464 in
1894; trading, 83, 732, 387, against 35,-
112,329 last year, and $5,519,520 in 1894.
Failures for the week, 217 in the United
States, against 256 last year; and 24 in
Canada, against 22 last year.
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K. of M. C.
The following officers were placed in
nomination at a meeting of Pioneer
Castle, No. 1, Ancient Order Knights
of the Mystic Chain, last evening:
Henry Harris, S. K. 0.; Walter Wilken-
son, S. K. V. C.; Otto De Piern, F. L.;
Arthur McDonald, C. S; H. S. Rich-
mond, A. C. 8.; George Spicer, A. R. 8.;
W. Hyatt, I. G.; John Kirsch, Trustee;
F. G. Brotherton, Director.
I Tennis Tournament.
The'Norwalk Lawn Tennis tourna-
ment opened at the club’s courts on
Belden avenue, this afternoon.
prizes for the doubles are a silk um-
brella and a silver match safe. The
prizes for the singles are a silver stein
and a silver knife, all donated by the
president of the club. The finals will
be played on July 4th.
Comstock Hill Again Ahead.
Edgar Buttery is the first to get ripe
black-cap raspberries into the Norwalk
market.‘ He- brought down several
crates of late strawberries this morning
and with them one crate of fully ripened ‘
and delicious black-caps.
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“ wAs 'HE STABBED? ”
Judge Huhhell Thinks Not and, Fines Both
Parties Alike.
,As fully detailed in these columns
‘ yesterday there was a row on the pro-
peller wharf between Joseph Keating
and George Lockwood, Thursday after-
noon. "
The next day Keating pleaded guilty
to an assault and Lockwood not guilty.
Thencases were adjourned until this
morning, in order that witnesses of the
fight, for such it proved to be, could
appear.
After listening to the testimony Judge
Hubbell fined 'Keating $10 and Look-
wood 310 and costv.
Make a Good Move.
EVENING GAZETTE checker board af-
fords a chance for business men to ad-
vertise. It will be found on the fourth
page. The checker board is a‘unique
way of advertising and attracts much
attention. Makeawise move and co-
cupy one of the squares. '
Home and Off Again.
George Clarke the talented actor of
Da‘ly’s company who returned from the
Pacific coast recently, and is to-day in
Norwalk, will. on Wednesday, next,
sail for London to run a theatrical
season there, returning home again in
the early fall. Bon voyage and au
revorr. . '
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Eager to Pay Their—T axes.
About a dozen people have hunted up
Capt. Betts in their eagerness to pay
their city taxes which are not due be-
fore ,the' first proximo. What better
evidence of good citizenship could be
exhibited P
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Another Bank Dividend.
The sound and solid National Bank
of Norwalk, is out to-day, with its de-
lighting announcement of another divi-
dendldeclared.
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wssrronr.‘
The schools closed yesterday after-
noon for the summer vacation. '
The steamer Atlantica will give an
excursion to Glen Island, July 4.
Thomas Croker, who has been seri-
ously ill from appendicitis the past 3
weeks, is showing decided improve-
ment.
The Reception of the class of ’90,
Staples High School was attended by
the parents and a. large number of
friends at National hall, last night.
The first concert, of the Westport
Choral union next Tuesday night, at
National hall, promises to be the event
of the year in musical circles.
A special meeting of the board of
directors of. the Westport Traction Co.
will be held by the company this after-
noon at 3 o’clock, to consider the ad-
visability of extending tracks to Cedar
Point. .
The final test of‘the Pierce-Murphy
system will be given this afternoon at 2
o’clock, after which the specially equip-
ped car will be run tothe raction
Co.’s shop, where the equipment will
be taken off and put under one of the
company’s new open cars.
At the meeting of Westport Division,
No. 29, Sons of Temperance, heldat
their hall, last Thursday evening, offi-
cers were elected for one year as fol-
lows: W. P., George Fairchlld; W. A. ,
William Snifi'en; financial secretary,
Fred Nowell; treasurer, Miss Mary
Graves; recording secretary, Miss Car-
rie Snifi‘en; chaplain, Rev. Mr. Wake-
man; conductor, Mrs. C. Fox; assistant
conductor, Mrs. ‘L. Fanning. These
officerswill be installed at the meeting
Thursday evening, July 2. ‘ Owing to
the rain the trolley ride, which the
members intended enjoying after the
meeting was postponed until next week.
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Tue vase of Alleged Flllbusters.
PHILADELPHIA, June 27.—A decision in
the case of Captain John D. Hart, the re-
puted owner of, the filibustering steamer
Bermuda, and Captain Riley, the com-
mander of the vessel, which was to have
been announced today by United States
Commissioner Craig, was again postponed,
this time until July, 10.
Wales In a New Role. . ,
ABERYST‘WITH, Wales, "June 27. -— In
honor of the visit to this port of the Prince
and Princess of Wales and their daughters
on the occasion of the installation of the
prince as chancellor of the University of
Wales the town and port were brilliantly
decorated and crowded with visitors.
The Campanla’s East Run.
, QUEENSTOWN, June 27.—The Campania,
which sailed from New York on June 20,
arrived here today, having made the pas-
sage in 5 da s, 12 hours and 32 minutes.
The Campan a. took the long course, and
this is her best record over that route on
.. an eastward passage.
.1 Manager Charles Finch's team of “all
stars’," will play a picked nine on Nor-
. walk Park, Monday afternoon.
Price one Cent. j
on HUNDR o Unwind -
A Magnificent Piano _ for the Most Popular
School, Lodge, Society, Club or Fire Gom- ’
{ pany in Falrfleld County. '
Which is our most popular school, lodge, society, club or
fire company?
Which one has the most admirersand friends?
Doubtl‘ess these questions are beyond the power of any
absolute answer, but THE EVENING GAZETTE offers 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 Wthh gets the
most votes. -
HERE IT IS!
It is an instrument of the very finest character 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 $400 IN GOLD.
The follOwing are the ruleswhich govern the voting:
1—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. The coupon
to-day is at the end of this article. ..
2—The contest will close on July 2, and the winner announced on July 3.
3—Any school, lodge, society, club or fire company in F airfield County is
i eligible. ~
4—A full record of the voting will be published up to data 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. Blank coupons, of
course, can not be counted.
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THE nun on on Is THE so
It is a piano made upon honor and sold upon merit. A
party buying one does not get merely a handsome case. < He
gets a thorough musical instrument. The tone of the instru
ment is full, rich, resonant and well sustained, the scale is
magnificent.
‘ Following is the voting coupon, a copy of which will ap-
pear in THE GAZETTE daily.
Tow-n, ' . a
Norwalk Chronicler