514'» J I, i. ”7’01. VI. Whole N0. 1415 THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-GEN —.-r'~ ‘r Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, July so, 1896; T DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. :3: i Price One Cent. . A GRAND‘TRIP. Pleasant Drive of the D. A. R. ' to the “ Oblong.” ’ Rev. C. M. Selleck’s Interesting Bemarks. Yesteiijday’s D. A. R. drive to the ‘ “Oblong,” was a thorough success. The public wagonette started from the orwalk Hotel soon after eight o’clock. Arrived at the foot of church hill, New Canaan, the party was augmented by members who had thence proceeded in private conveyances. Here a note- ble and most cordial greeting was ex-. tended the excursionists by the mem- bers and friends of the Hannah Bene- dict Chapter of that town,'assembled un- der the maples of the handsome and hospitable Albert S. Comstock home. Here Rev. C. M. Selleck briefly ad- dressed'the assemblage as follows :— MR. SELLEcx's REMARKS. “The courtesy of which the Norwalk Chapter of the D. A. R. is to-day the recipient, at the hands of' their Sisters of the New Canaan Chapter, is most gratefully appreciated, and this delight- ful morning chat-and-cheer, sends us happily and hopefully on our historic Salem way. We ask before separating to congratulate the New Canaan society upon its felicitous designation of the same, viz., the Hannah Benedict Chap- ter. An English ecclesiastic, we read, declared that high birth was a thing which he never knew any one to dis- parage except those who had it not. Butler claims that blood and rage are nothing to be proud or ashamed, of. V Warburton’s asseveration is perhaps toned down by that of Bdtler, never- theless the latter does not altogether disclaim heredity, and so would, in HannahBenedict’s case, have ’admitted, at least this much, that she had no causetohide her face. Her pedigree is worthy of remark, and we will close our expression of thanks to our New Canaan host by brief reference to it. .Thomas Benedict, the oldest son of the first of the name, took his bride to a Norwalk river-side homestead which had, until now, been in the possession of the Fenns of Milford. He was'a useful man, being a surveyor and 'a large “commonage” proprietor. He had one only son, to whom it was to befall to become a heavy real estate preprie- - tor. The father watched this boy’s ex- panse in mental and physical vigor, but by an inscrutable providence was called hencealittle before his only son was married. The match was a good one. Thomas had a good constitution, a good name, and he was of good pros- pects in life. He sought a wife and found her in Rachel, the daughter of the first founder of the eligible and ~ elevated Smith’s Ridge, New Canaan, . and the granddaughter of Assistant Magistrate Matthew Marvin, of Hart- ford, and int r of Norwalk. Rachel Smith, the gr fidmother of the honored tenant of the tomb on yonder hill-side marked toi'dgy by a growing maple, was highly Tr'copnflected. The N. E. Goodriches,‘Bus§fi"‘ Is and Curtisses, were her kin, andjsgewas aunt to. the immediate progeiiitf’r’ess of one of the greatest legal lainlnltl'lrsri of all times, Chanceller James Kent, author of Kent’s Commentaries, and who was laid to rest where now are built the gold vaults of the richest street in the me- tropolis. Thomas and Rachel Benedict .hada son, Thomas, born just as the leaves had fairly fallen in the autumn of 1701. This son Thomas married into the Waters family of Long Island, and built for himself the well-remembered Benedict house on West avenue, Nor- walk. His oldest daughter was here .brought up, and was just emerging from her teens when she married John Car- ter, of most excellent fame. Her (Mrs. 'Hannah Benedict Carter) story from this point deserves to be treasured in New Canaan, and it is a matter of real congratulation that such an excellent and worthy name is so justly and prop- erly associated with the chapter to which the Norwalk party to-day is . under marked obligation for the morn- ing’s compliment and which has the . said party’sbest and most loyal wishes.” It was difficult to break away from this select and enthusiastic company, and eleven o’clock had nearly struck before the cortege tack its departure - for historic Lower Salem. On the- route to the hills of Andre, the first halt was made at the ante-revolutionary meadow-homeof“Mr.WilliamHaynes,” now the Bond attractive summer seat. The mother of the Lady Provost of Aberdeen, Scotland, whose three grand- sons are titled lords of Great Britain, was cradled beneath the beautiful shade of that yard which was yesterday so much admired. Leaving this spot th next halt was at the honored grave of ;.Norwalk’s brave defender on the morning of July 11, 1779, Capt. Stephen Bette. The company stationed itself at the head of this grave while a 1776 flag was planted above it. Close by the soldier’s tomb is that of an English woman whose son was a Lord Mayor of Liverpool. As an English society had delegated the tourists to mark their ' countrywoman’s resting place, a boquet was there left. In passing the home, on Canaan ridge, of Capt. Stephen Betta, a pitcher of water from the old premises was drank by the interested riders. The meadow in South Salem in which Maj or John Andre was detained a prisoner just before his trial and execution, was reached about 2 o’clock, p. m. Lunch was here partaken of when the party listened to a stirring narrative of the historical events by Mr. Selleck, and then, gathered in the Andre meadow and stood on the site of the old Andre house, while Mr. Byington of the GAZETTE, read the memorable letter penned at that identical place and ad- dressed to General Washington. The field that Andre asked permission to pace and in which he made a confident of Col. Tallmadge, was trodden, and the same hill that he looked out upon from his prison window, seen. . This done the faces of the history- pilgrims were set towards the Lewis- boro parsonage. Here refreshments were servedand a most delightful chat sgain enjoyed with New Canaan ladies who, most courteously, had driven ever to end the day with their Norwalk Sis- ters. The ride home was one of those Oblongtwilght trips that must be taken to be understood. The Hudson High- lands were visible, and Gen. Garfield’s visiting haunt, passed. The good night of the thrush, was heard as the party drew nigh to Four Corners on the New Canaan road, and when the vehicle stopped at Belden and West avenues, very grateful sentiments were enter- tained towards Miss Scott for the rare pleasure she had been. instrumental in inaugurating. S. NOTES OF THE TRIP. On arriving at the mansion of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Comstock, at New Ca- naan, the lawn was found set with, chairs and spread with rugs, and mem- bers of the D. A. R. and citizens as- sembled inhlarge numbers. Here iced coffee and wafers were liberally served. Several carriage loads from other parts of New Canaan, and Wilton, and the carriages of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Stevens of Norwalk, and Mrs. Andrew Thompson of South Norwalk, contain- ing her daughter and a nephew and neice, joined the company, and “Old Glory” floated over all. From the Comstock halt, the proces- sion went to the old burying ground on top of the Ridge and a flag with. 1776 upon it and furnished by Mr. aners. Stevens. was placed on the grave of Capt. Betts the colonial patriot. Next a boquet of flowers brought from Nor- walk, was laid upon the grave of the mother of a Lord Mayor of Liverpool, with acard enscribed, “Deposited by the Norwalk Chapter D. A. R., July 29, 1896.” The next halt was at the old home- stead site of Capt. Bette, and cooling ‘draughts drawn from his old-time well. The incidents of the Andre capture, imprisonment and march to execution, were read by' Rev. C. M. Selleck, and his letter here written to Washington, read by the editor of the GAZETTE. The refreshing repeat of ice cream, cake and coffee, served by the good ladies in St. John’s Rectory was most ample, and greatly enjoyed. The thrilling concert of woodvthrush- es on the way home, that made the fields and forests vocal with heavenly melody, was a fitting finale of the day’s instructive delight. Good Trotting. The following is the result of the second day’s races at Waterbury Driv- ing park yesterday afternoon. 2:33 class, 3200. ‘ First, Peekaboo, c.h., Harry Brusie, East Hartford; Second, Bridgeport Prince, blk.h., M. Cone, Waterbury; third, Wilkes Pointer, br.g., T. F. But- ler, Waterbury. 2:28 class. Purse 8250. First, Baloon Jib, br.g., James Durkee & Co., Ber- lin; second, Lady Ethel, b.m., C. F. Richmond, Naubuc; third, Whifi', b.m., C. H. Camp, Norwich. 2:40 class, purse, $200. Oxia, b.m., Bundle & White, Danbury; second, Cantoneer, blk.h., J. B. Flint, Collins- ville; third, Crozier Wilkes, blk.h., F. B. Hoadley, Springfield. . Had a Fine Time. The Methodist Sunday-school scholars and their friends 'to the number of 500 went to Pawson Park on their annual picnic yesterday. ’ They had a delight- ful sail to and from the Park. It was altogether a day full of pleasure to all. i—Advertise in the GAZETTE. ‘ ., ‘in a semi-conscious condition. FAILED _T_ll_llETURN. Striking Linemen ‘at Compo Beach Were Discharged. Money Would Have Been Paid. Only a few of the striking linemen who quit work on the Westport and Saugatuck company’s new road to Compo Beach, on Monday afternoon, as related in these columns yesterday, returned to work. The officials of the company say that they were discharged. The men them- selves claim that they refused to go back of their own accord. Statements made yesterday by the company’s officials make it appear probable that the] employee were pre- cipitate in striking when they did. It was said that the company itself was not responsible for the non-payment of the men, as the latter were hired direct- ly by the contractors, Rodgers, Bald- win &Vickers. The delay in paying the salaries was unavoidable, but at no time was there any danger that the men would suffer. , Mr. Baldwin arrived in Westport, Tuesday afternoon, just after the men had struck, with the money in his pock- et. He intended to pay the linemen yesterday morning, just as had been promised, but their action caused a change in his plans. He called all but a few of them to the westport hotel in the evening, paid them 011’ and discharged them. It is said that a number of them had been drinking heavily for some time, and that by leaving the contractors in the lurch in the way that they did, Mr. Baldwin considered that they had ,for- feited all claims to his leniency.” The discharged men came at once to Nor- walk and from here to New York. All denied that they had been discharged, and insisted that they had refused to return. The few men who were not dismissed were paid in full yesterday morning, and'toOk up their unfinished work at once. Other linemen from New York are expected to-day to replace those who were discharged. Q THROWN OFF A TRAIN. Thomas Campbell of Stamford, Says Two Brakemen Misused Him. Thomas Campbell of Stamford, was found lying unconscious at the foot of the railway embankment near the Strat- ford depot, by David L. Rhoades and Ezra Whiting, late last night. His left hand was bleeding terribly and he was Camp- bell was taken to a drug store, where he was revived somewhat and was then directed to Bridgeport. At Police Headquarters he said that he had gone to New Haven to look for work, and not having suflicient money to pay his fare back had jumped on a freight train. At Stratford he was discovered by' two brakemen, who demanded 50 cents. He said he did not have this and was told that he would be thrown off the train. He said he gavethe brakemen 30 cents and was then thrown off the train. which was running at a high speed. Campbell was sent to Dr. Osborn’s office where the wounds on his hand were dressed. "He was allowed to spend the night in the cell room. A Knight, Nit. Warning has been sent out from the ofiice of the grand lodge of Connecticut, Knights of Pythias, to the subordinate lodges of the domain to be on the look- out for a person who gives his name as C. R. Acker and claims to be a member of Columbia lodge of New Orleans. Will Sue the Principal. Papers were served on Orville H. Adams at Stamford yesterday in behalf of George B. Hobbie who is a pupil of the William street school. He is ac- cused of abusing Hobbie while dis- ciplining him. Damages of 151,500 are claimed. . O U. 0. G. C. 60 East. Sherman Commandery, U. 0. G. 0. left this afternoon for Bridgeport, where they are to be the guests of Guid- ing Star Commandery .at Beardsley park. In the evening the visitors are to be treated to a ride over the electric road in that city. They anticipate a fine time. —_—— Band Concert. Dwyer’s City of Norwalk band will give a concert to-morrow night on the Green. A pleasing programme has been arranged. The concert will close with the Washington Post March, which is played at the request of several pat- , ‘ " arms were broken in many places. riotic ladies living in this city. - AFIER was, State Board of Health Issues Egan Important Notice. Called to Task for Selling Poison. The druggists of the state have come to the notice of the State Board of Health, and will be called to task for the negligent manner in which poisons have been sold. . In this county, the health ofiicer, George E. Hill, acting upon the sug- gestion of the Board, will send circulars to-morrow apprising the druggists of the li‘ws governing their trade and pointing out the violations. The’statutcs require that all poisons should be recorded, with the name of the person purchasing and the time. But it seems that in issuing an abstract from the laws, the State Pharmaceutical association cut outthat portion of the statute which applies to “rat dynamite,” “rough on rats,” and other vermin de- .stroyers which contain large proportion of arsenic. Mr. Hoadley was tcld by a member of the association that the law regardingthese was repealed, so it was possible in that belief that these poisons were omitted in the abstract. The fact remains, however. that the poisons are still included, and so must be sold as such. Investigation by the town health offi- cers among the druggists finds that “Fowler’s solution of arsenic,” is sold by many, indiscriminately, for “com- plexion beautifier,” and that a solution of corrosive sublimate is sold and labeled bug poison. or where suicide is contemplated, not to say anything about attempts at murder, these poisons so carelessly sold, could be used with the most disastrous effects, and it would be next to impossible to trace the crime. In addition to the drug store poisons an order will be issued to have a record of all sales kept by those who deal in paris gush. This dangerous poison has been sold everwhere in a very care- less manner. . The State Board of Health has issued an order to prevent if possible a recur- rence of the diphtheria, scarlet fever and measles epidemic, that has pre- vailed throughout the state. Through the county health oflicers, each town officer has been instruted to fumigate the schools and also to see that they are placed in a good sanitary condition. The order was issued yesterday from the oflice of the State Board of Health. Special Hearings. The Mayor and Council met yester- day afternoon and listened to the pro- tests of adjoining property owners against the finding of the committee appointed to assess benefits and dam- ages in the proposed East Wall street improvements. Attorney John E. Light appeared for the Lockwood interest, and Levi War- ner for the Tramway company. Mr. Jeremiah Donovan represented his own property. The objections were partial- ly the same as presented at the hearing Monday night. . . Another hearing was held in the eve- ing, at which Judge James T. Hubbell represented the Quintard and Price property, and A. J. Meeker the Mrs. Ann E. Allen propety. They were all dissatisfied with the finding of the com- mittee. O Heir to a Cuarter Million. John Coleman Martin, of Danbury, has just received werd from his uncle, John Coleman, of Savannah, Ga., that he has been made the latter’s heir, and notifying him to go in and prepare to take possession of the property. Mr. Coleman is worth $250,000. He is 87 years old, and says he feels that his end is drawing near. Mr. Martin is 61 years old, and has eked out an existence doing odd jobs for a number of years past. 0 Lost Her Pocketbook. Mrs. Sarah J. Smith of No. 43 Main street, went on the Methodist picnic to Pawson Park, yesterday. Her pleasure was not a little marred by the loss of a pocketbook containing nearly 320 all the money she had. Mrs. Smith is a poor hard working woman and can ill afford to lose the money. It may have fallen into honest hands. Fell Into A Fly Wheel. Francis Farrell, a plumber aged 19 years, employed at 0. Rogers Bros. cutlery shop, at Meriden, was instantly killed yesterday. He wasworking be- tween two large fly wheels, when he fell into one and was hurled against the wall with terrific force. . His head was crushed and the bones of his legs and o In careless hands' HERE? AND THERE. An Epitome of Happenings of . of Interest to the Public. Cornered with Scissors and Pencil. The Daughters of Erin will meet to- night. Thomas Osborn and daughter Grace are at Ocean Grove. There will be a band concert on the Green, Friday night. The Central Labor Union will meet to-night in I. M. U. hall. Whortleberries are selling in Dan-’ buy at six cents a quart. City editor Tolles of the Sentinel is ill at his home on the Park. A South Sea Island queen arrived on the steamer Lahn, yesterday. There will be a dance in the St. John grove at Broad River to-night. Rev. S. B. Pond is expected home from Europe at an early date. Judge Frank W. Perry has returned from a visit with friends in:Biooklyn. James Wood leaves town on Mon- day for a week’s visit in Willimantic. The case of Huntington vs. Whitlock is set down for a hearing to-morrow. Miss Bessie Keeler of North Wilton, is a guest of L. D. Keeler of this city. —4 feet steel .enamelled cofi'ee pots worth 98c are being sold at the Fair for 37c J30 3t Mrs. O. E. Wilson and daughter Ber- tha, left for Denver, Colorado, to-day. Stamford’s city grand list is $17,888,- ‘ 112 an increase over last year of S328,- 339. Mr. R. E. Goldschmidt who has been ill for a few days was able to be out to- day. Will Chichester has resigned his situ- ation at Liveryman H. E. Dann’s stables. There will be dancing in the pavilion at Gregory’s Point, to-night. Good music and an excellent prompter. The new regulation cartridge belts for Companies D and F, 4th Regt. C. N. G. arrived last night at the Armory. The Butterworth family left this morning for the White Mountains. They were accompanied by Mrs. L. G. C. Betta. The Curtis, Bennett and Stuart fami- lies with a number of out of town friends held a picnic at Roton Point, yesterday. H. H. Williams the Main street hard- ware merchant, accompanied by a party of friends, is out on the deep blue sea. in a yacht to-day. ' AmOng the new acquisitions to the Ratchford cafe is a china closet, mak- ing the dining room complete in all of its appointments. The Democratic committees will meet in the Bryan and Sewall “silver par- lors” on Wall street to-night, for the transaction of important business. ——You can buy steel enameled ware at the same prices that ordinary tin- warc would cost, at “The Fair,” 7 Main street. J30 3t The funeral of Mrs. Esther A. St. John was attended from her late home on Main street, this morning, Revs. C. M. Selleck and'S. H. Watkins officiat- ing. ‘ The St. Paul mission services an- nounced to take place at Winnipauk to- night, have been postponed owing to sickness in the house where the services were to be held. A man was engaged in selling kind- lingowood in this city yesterday without a license. He was apprehended by Chief Bradley, and promised to take out a license or quit selling. He he- longed in New Haven. . The subject for the mid-week meet- ing this evening at the First Congrega- tional church will be “Spiritual Inde- pendence and Its Limits,” and the con- versation will be opened by Deacon Charles A. Tucker. ' A warrant has been sworn out for the arrest of a young man living 'on Main street who last night burst in a door at his home because he had been locked out by his wife, who anticipated that he would come home intoxicated and perhaps abuse her. The Latest 'Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People. FOR 8.4!: E. 'oR SALE—Bicycles, guaranteed S models, seamless steel tubiniz'.75di%9rfis forged steel connections. choice of tires. :35, at SOUTH NOBWALK HARDWARE 00. 1'25 tf FOR SALE—Benedict. Norwalk newsdeal- er. is selling an excellent Fori ' and Holder for 250. Call and see it. “taut-'15? n TO BEN 1’. T0 BENT—Cottage, No 14 Ma. 1 t All the modern improvemr—n ‘36 s reet. of 0. E. Wilson, No. 3 GazetteBuilding“;mre 0 RENT—The lower floors in two h o Augutsillgtmsippsltrggtji‘ lgossiassion givenusgi: J o I o a. Trustee. y T one: Locggioéin’ W ANTED. ANTED—SOLICITORS FOR LIFE W MAJOR MCKINLEY, the next preOsiI: dent, by Murat Halstead, Chauncey Depew Foraker, John Sherman and Mark Hanna; With biography of Hobart. Contains speeches and plat orm. A bonanza. for agents, a gold mine for workers. Only $1.50. The only authorizedbook. 50 per cent. Credit given. Freight paid, Outfit free. 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