V 4 .-\‘ 1' .l l" \- vol. in. Whole No: 1428 THE ONLY EIGHT- Norwalk, Conn, Tuesday E PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. A—L— (tiling, August 18, 1896. Price One Cent. h00NDMLAZES.. _Two Buildings and Several Families Threatened. Losses at Both the Fires Were Nominal This noon smoke was seen issuing from a window in the attic at the south end of what is known as the Dougherty “long building,” on Harbor avenue. An alarm was sent in from Box 34 at the 'corner of Chapel street. In the meantime Josiah W. Britto who lives on Harbor avenue, saw a man running up that avenue, and being an old fire- man scented .fire. Jumping up from his dinner-table he ran out of the house and in the direction from which the man came. He soOn located the fire and with the assistance of others who had reached the scene succeeded in quenching the fire before the arrival of the fire depart- ment. Hope Hose company was first to reach A the building closely followed by the Pioneer Hook and Ladder company and the Phoenix boys, the latter for some reason going down West avenue instead of Water street. It was not long before the supply wagon dashed through Chapel street with the horses on a run, and was in readiness in case of necessity. A dense and suffocating smoke filled the attic orgarret, but the fire laddies used buckets of water with a vigor that quenched the last spark of fire. Hope, Hose company made a connec- tion with the hydrant at the corner of Merwin street and Harbor avenue but the water was not turned on. The fire originated in a pile of corn- husks and rubbish near one of the chimneys in the building and was slowly but surely eating its way to the eaves when extinguished. The damages done will not be ap- parently in excess of fifty dollars. The building is owned‘ by James Dougherty and is occupied by several families, all of whom store their “rub— bish” in the garret, which is unbroken from end to end. , ' To a GAZETTE reporter Mr. Dough- erty said: “I can’t‘imagine how the building caught fire. Ilive here my- self, but was visiting at the house next door and was surprised when ‘a man came in and told me my house was on .fire. Oh,.yes, I guess I am insured,” he added. . ' ’ The alarm brought together a large crowd of men, women and children,the latter predominating, it being esti- mated that there were at least 300 of them. . It is stated that six of the members of Hope Hose company arrived at their headquarters close after the alarm and not one of them had a key to open the doors. Something that would probably not happen] again in a lifetime. The seventh man had a key and but little time was lost in hustling the hose-car- riage outjof the house. ANOTHER. The chimney in the house, No. 31 Ann street, South Norwalk, occupied by Henry Gledhill, car inspector, caught fire ‘and an nlh rm was turned in from Box 14 at 12:50, o’clock to-day. The flames were extinguished before the department arrived. _.____—-<-’_————— Town Court. The case of the State vs. John H. Pardee occupied the attention of Judge 'Hubbell in the Town court this morn- ing. The complainant was Mrs. Sarah J. Smith, who lives at No. 43 Main street, in the same house with the de- ' fendant. It was, in simple, a neighborhood jar, with both families living on the same floor. Mrs; Smith said that Mr. Pardee had threatened her with his fists. and, ac- cording to her evidence, called her names unfit for publication. It was one of the most spirited trials ever held at police headquarters. At- torney Walsh appearedfor the defense. The judge found Pardee guilty and fined him $3. ' Mortality Among Horses. It was reported at New York Police Headquarters yesterday, that during “Monday, Tuesday, . Wednesday and Thursday of last week, 1,258 horsesdied ; from the effects of the heat, according to the-information received at the po', lice stations. _______——-—¢Oo——————— Lucky Dauler. . Charles F. Dauler, a printer, ‘who came here from Norwalk‘recently; has become heir to $3,000 and sixty acres land, through the will of anuncle, who 3: .' died recently—Dunbar? News. O éAdvertise in the Gamma COURT BUSINESS. Several Civil Cases to Come Before Judge Hubbell. Mrs. Allen Sues to Eviet P. l. O’Brien. «1 Papers in a summary process for evic- tion have been served on Peter J. O’Brien, by Mrs. Robert Allen through her attorney John J. Walsh. Mr. O’Brien has occupied the store in the Allen House on Chapel street, for four years or more and his lease expires in about two months. He demurs to the payment of a month’s rent on the ground that he has a counter-claim against Mrs. Allen for considerably more than that amount. The case. will be tried in the Town Court one week from next Monday and promises to be, of a very interesting nature in which the ownership of the property may be questioned, it being alleged that it was but a short time since that Mrs. Allen took the poor debtor’s oath. Hurlbutt & Gregory appear for O’Brien. ' Another case that is liable to be strenously fought is that of Hart Den- ton vs. Mrs. Emily Mott. Mr. Denton seeks to recover on a bill of $300 for work on the building at present occu- pied by L. D. Keeler. This is a Su- perior Court case. Fannie W. Louden alleges that An- drew Hutchinson, both residents of Winnipauk, tore or caused to be torn down, a fence on her property. She claims damages. 5 Hurlbutt St Gregory appear for the plaintiff and Light & Taylor for the defense. Mrs. Georgiana Mann-has brought suit against Charles Whitlock, execu- tor, to recover for services asZnurse. It looks altogether as though the Town Court was to be kept busily em- ployed. 0. Golden Wedding in Stratford. The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Peck Bhoades was celebrated at their country home in Stratford Saturday afternoon and eve- ning. Mr. Rhoades was associated with Mr. Greeley in 1839 in the publication .of .“The -Log Cabin.” Mr. .Bhoades ploy until 1869, when he became presi- dent of the New York News company. He remained with the latter concern until two yearsago, when he retired from active business life. On August 15, 1846, he married Miss Mary L. Godwin, sister of Daniel Godwin, who spent several summers with his family in Norwalk and of the printing firm of Baker &. Godwin, who had offices in the Tribune building for many years. Gail Hamilton Dead. This most talented and notable, per- haps, of all American women of the present generation, died at her home in Hamilton, Mass., last night, from the effects of a stroke of paralysis re- ceived yesterday. ' She never recovered consciousness, and breathed her last quietly and painlessly, surrounded by 'all the members of her family. Miss Dodge had been in good health all summer, save a slight attack which alarmed her friends three months ago. In spite of everything that could be done Miss Dodge failed steadily all the afternoon and it was certain that the Lend was near.’ The family gathered abOut the bedside and at nine o’clock death came. *p———————- Now for Cockran. The Bourke Cockran meeting in the Madison Square Garden to-night,uuder the auspices of the Democratic Honest Money league of America, bids fair to eclipse all previons‘political demonstra- tions in that city. Mr. Cockran,who is the chief orator of the evening, will speak extemporaneously. When he does he is always at his best. He noti- fied the press bureau of the league last ‘night‘that he could not furnish a copy of his speech in advance, as Candidate Bryan did. ' -, There has been a tremendous demand for tickets. The great maJority of the requests come from demOcrats who never before swerved in their allegiance, but who now are prepared to vote for McKinley and Hobart in order to re- buke the undemocratic free-silverites. . ' , an a Fit. , While at work on the Mill Hill im- provements yesterday afternoon, Dan- iel Burr Conley was taken with a fit and fell to the ground. His head struck a ' rock which out quite a severe gash. He was picked up and placed on the grass in front of the Town ‘ House and Dr. A. H. Baldwin summoned. _ The doctor saw thatthe man was suffering from afit from which he shortly after recovered. ' The wound on his head was not of a serious nature. He was able to walk home but is not at work today. was one of the original stockholders 'of' The Tribune, and remained in its em-‘ OUR CENTRAL BANK. Improvements That Have Been, ' Made in that Institution. Managed by Successful Business Men. The recent changes and improve- ments in the Central National Bank, have attracted quite general attention and elicited on every side, complimen- tary criticism. The ceilings are of stee1 plates made in Philadelphia, neatly grooved together and put'up bythe New Haven firm of Rouke Brothers. These were most delicately and artistically painted by the recent South Norwalk firm of Newman and Pinney, Mr. New- man, personally directing the work. The woodwork, was grained the light- est possible oak color by the same_ pig- ment artists. The rear, or Directors’ Room also, was painted, tinted and pa- pered by the same, firm. In the front or Banking Room, the side walls were papered in a very neat, but rich em- bossed light tinted, leather finished pa- per, which attractively sets ofl‘ the elab- orate work on the ceiling with the most pleasing effect. The work on the. big front doors was done by Builder Turney and the rich bronze lock and latch is walk Lock Company’s expert and skilled mechanics. ' The openings for the new side-win- dows were cut through the twenty-inch wall by Builder Henry Seymour and the work on the same done by “Al” Malkin, who also constructed the screens, and fly-door in front, and the neat and artistic graining of the same by J. T. Prowit’s artisans. The uew'and exquisitely fine bank counters, partitions, etc., are of light tinted, selected, quartered and highly polished English oak. The check desk in front is of the same material as are the ladies’ chairs and table on the right of the bank entrance. The glass in the bank casings is paneled plate and the fine and delicate metal fret work guards of bronze finish. The counter plates and bases areof rich Tennessee vari- egated marble. ' All-in all, there is not a bank in Norr walk, that for airiness, light, severe good taste, coupled with richness and without a suggestion of bar-room or saloon gaudiness or excess of orna- mentation, that approaches in true ar- tistic taste the whole outfit and atmos‘ phere of refined delicacy and finish of this bank’s recent. rehabilitatiOn. Nor of Officers, all successful,common sense, practical business men, are scanned. This worthy galaxy of enterprise, in- tegrity and true merit is embraced in the following list of our most worthy and highly-esteemed citizens:— ‘ MANAGERS. Boyer, Vice President; William A. Curtis, Cashier; H. T. Sheffield, Teller. ' pmnoroas, George M. Holmes, E. L. Boyer, P. L. Cunningham, J. T. Prowitt, S. H. Holmes, H. E. Dann, J. Cousins, Jr. -' The Three Guardsmen. OurNorwalk Opera House opens‘next of F. WreMitchell with Dumas’ great play “The 3Guardsmen”introducing the romantic actor “Paul Cazenenve” who is second,to no living actor in this try- ing role. The Press of Chicago and other important cities are unanimous in this belief that the brilliant young man has no equal in the part. The company comprises prominent people season. ‘A grand scenic production is promised and indications point to a Tribune says: “There is a spontaneity, a fidelity of the theme, a brillianey and a fire at yOuth in his performance, that makes one 'sanguine of happy achievements by the young actor in the future. He is ideal in the role, modest, unassuming; humorous, loyal, brave, daring, daunt- less, yes, every inch as impossible but as splendid as Dumas drew the char- acter.” . A New ”Campaign Song.- F. A. Blackmer, 49 Cornhill, Boston, published a rousing campaign song, that should be procured at all Repub- lican headquarters, and used freely 'as a campaign document. The title of this sling, “Prosperity, Protection“ and Mc- Kinley,” sounds the keynote of the campaign. the words are rightto the point. The price is 40 cents a copy, and it is ele- gantly gotten up in patriotic style, red, white and blue efi'ect, with a eaplendid picture of McKinley on the title page. A , separate arrangement _ for male voices gives the song a sort of double utility. - ' . - the masterful handiwork Of the Nor» is this a matter of surprise "when its list- George M. Holmes, President; E. L._ Saturday night under the management nine of whom played with Salvini lost most auspicious opening. The Chicago ‘ _Mass., has Just written, composed and The music is in‘spring, and ERE AND THERE. AllliEpitome of Happenings of ; :of Interest to the Public. garnered. with Scissors and:Pencil. Sblactman Selleck is in New York to~ day. The A. O. H. will meet Thursday eve- ning. - . There will be a dance at St. grove, Thursday night. John’s Mr. John Bucknam is seriously ill at his home on Spring Hill.. Constable Hunt and his gun have gone to Niantic for a week. The grand excursion to Narragansett Pier takes place to-morrow. Miss Maria Taylor, of Danbury, is visiting relatives in this city. DeKlyn will cater for the Baptist Sunday school picnic, to-morrow. ‘ The S. 8. club will take a sail' on the yacht Marguerite, this afternoon. ' - The Pioneer Hook and Ladder com- pany will hold a meeting to-night. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Oliver B. Jackson, at Chicago, yester- day. " George Ward Selleck and wife are to sail from Liverpool for home next week- Stocks advanced in price yesterday ewing to a better feeling that preVailed in Wall street. The Courier, a'Sunday paper pub- lished at Derby, is dead after living but nine weeks. Mrs. Mary Sammie, of New Haven, is quite ill at the house of Miss Jane Ma- ria Mead on the Green. William A. Kellogg went to Ansonia lastnig‘ht where he will visit relatives. To-Td’ay'he is attending. apicnicat High Rock. . . Mr. (3. 'Fred Austin is entertaining his aunt, Mrs. Sarah E. Fowler of Port Chester, N.'Y., at his home. on River street. The Baptist Sunday school will picnic at Port Jefferson, L. I., . to-morrow. They leave on the steamer Atlantica at 8 o’clock. - . The Barbers’ Union shore dinner which was to have taken place at Greg- ory’s Point, last night was postponed for one week. ‘ Miss J ulia Lockwood left yesterday with her free silver brother-in-law, Frank Hubbard, for a visit to her sister at Port Austen, Mich. A reception was given last evening in honor of the Lord. Chief Justice of England, at Henry Villard’s country house near Dobbs Ferry. Toeptain o. s. Clark says that his wife ' caught forty-six large snappers while he was scrubbing down the deck of the Three Brothers yesterday. ‘ The Executive Committee of the Sound Money Democrats. met in Chi- cagoyesterday and issued an address to the Democrats of the United States. Messrs. William, Charles and Lo- renzo Adams left for New York state last night, where they will emblazon the blazon washing powder throughout the state. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bryan traveled yesterday from Irvington via the Hud- son River, to Upper Red Hook, N .~ Y., where they will remain for a week or ten days. 9 ' ' The Adams "EXpress' company has hired men in place of the employee who recently struck in New York. The usual cellection and delivery wagons were sent out. ' A sharpie was stolen from Bridgeport Sunday night. The boat was 25 feet long-sand contained 150 feet of cable, a; chest of toolsha bag of lime and a set of oar locks and oars. -* Fred M. Taylor who is an operator in the block system of towers on the New England railroad at Terryville is taking a well-earned vacation of two weeks and renewing acquaintances with Nor- walk friends. ’ Miss' Genevieve Norwalk Hustler Whitlock, formerly of the Sentinel, is now a reporter on the Southport Chron- icle. Miss Whitlock is a thoroughly good woman reporter and the Chron- icle, has, we think, acted wisely in se- curing her services. _ SILVERllllL WANTED. Canadians Absolutely Refuse to Handle Our Coin. Not Even Accepted on the Street Cars. As surely as the new day comes, just so surely is the fact becoming apparant throughout Canada that Canadian peo- ple are afraid to accept American silver coin because they fear they cannot again place it on the market at its face value. The movement against American sil- ver is about three months old, but dur- ing the last two weeks, the banks have decided not to accept even bills, except on a ten per cent. discount. The first to take decisive steps was the Bankers’ Association of Montreal, which, dis- cussed the question at length and sent a delegation to interview the Minister of Finance, at Ottawa and get his opin- ion. I - Shortly after this the Bank of Mont- real refused absolutely to take the American coi.n._ This was about three months ago. f A month later the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific railways came out with a similar announcement, and two weeks ago the Montreal Street Railway company, which had daily turned over about $1,000 in American halves, quarters and dimes, put up a notice in the cars absolutely to accept no United States coin. . , All the banks have, since the Bank of Montreal took the initiative, joined what is now evidently a combination, and not a dollar’s worth of United States siIVer could be passed through a Canadian bank to-day were it worth its weight in gold. The action of the banks and large corporations has caused a mild panic among those who hava the silver, for since the edict has gone out not a tradesmen of any description will look at the» coin, and even the saloon keepers, who two weeks ago were glad to get them, now refuse them. At one or two of the better class ho' tels where Americans stay, the order is not so binding, but, with this excep- tion, the city has shut out the coin moL-t effectively, even to the extent of refus- ing it at athletic—games, where. former- d 1y anything, even leaden quarter's, could be passed. , The Board of Trade of'almost every little town, has passed resolutions against American silver, these being followed by the words “And it is, there- fore, [in the interests of the Canadian people that we declare against Ameri- can silver, and urge upon all, the ne- cessity‘of absolutely refusing to accept it in payment, in place Of sound money.” To sum the matter up, in Montreal, the bankers have as much Canadian silver as they can handle, to say noth- ing of the American, and it was to their interest to keep the latter from the country. They have succeeded to a degree that was never thought to have been possible. .0 . Insincere Taffy. Capt. Ike Selleck should be reelected selectman, every year, as long ashe will consent to rum—Hour. This is the same kind of °insincere ”Tafi‘y,” with which the Editor of the >“Norwalk Horror” dosed Selectman Daskam to his ruin. He can’t fool _“Capt. Ike” with that sort of treacher- ous bait, for Capt. Ike knows him, has publicly threatened to thrash him, for malignant abuse, and has told him to his face, that had he been Selectman, he could never have‘ robbed the tax- payers of Norwalk of $500 for an al- leged week’s service, as night school teacher, and every one knows that Capt. Ike meant all he said. Stabbed'wnh a Pickaxe. Among the most active handlers of a pickaxe on Mill Hill this morning was old reliable Barney McGinnis. He was too anxious to “out-pick the picker’. next to him with the result that his pick struck a rock and glancing hit his right foot with such a vengeance that it ploughed its way through his shoe and stocking causing an ugly gash. The wound which required six stitches to close, was cared for Dr. A. H. Baldwin. Butcher Bogardus Closes. ' Butcher John W. Bogardus has con- cluded to close up his market. He will try to dispose of his shelf goods and . will then turn the key in the door. Dullness of trade is assigned as_ the cause. Mr. Bogardus has carried on the business at his present stand for_ something over three years. Sample of Brooklyn Justice. The Herald to-day says that ‘Charles Birdsall, of Berry and South ‘Third streets, Brooklyn, will have to pay an undertaker’s bill because a Gouverneur Hospital clerk reported him dead and a body supposed to be his was removed. - etc. A goo DON’T ll_lll_8§ THEM. The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People] 10R SALE. ‘ OR SALE—For sale cheap if 1' A E“) soon,a lot of used brick: Apia); 2,3531; 9 o “a on SALE-Bicycles guarante '“ f models, seamless" steel tufiglg,‘5di'§w orged steel connections. choice of tires. $39 ’“ at SOUTH NORWALK HARDWARE Co. 525 tf‘ __. FOR SALE—Benedict Nor walk or. is selling an exc.lle t .newsdeah and Holder for 25c. Call indnsegfiFMalglzlthgl 1'0 RENT. 0. RENT. Cottage All the m (19 ’ of O. E. Wilson? r" .msagesevrsreet- n s n ' N o. 3' Gazette Building quire To BENT—The lower floors in two houses A Oil Cross Street Possession given on ugus.-1st. Apply to F. ST. JOHN Locxwoop Trustee. J 24 tf WANTED. ANTED—Captain Oliver S Cl . . Merwrn street, wili take out particle‘s. fozr ' @513]: losrnfisgulilg crudlses in his yacht "Three ~ . _ . a or re a. 0s ' ' his servrces are desired.p p tal as agogaflf ‘AIANTED—SOLIPITORS FOR LIFE (1 MAJOR MCKINLEY, the next prgiF- cut. by Murat Halstead. Chauncey Depew Foraker, John Sherman and Mark Hanna' With biography of Hobart. Contains speeches: and plat-101111. A bonanza for agents, a gold mine for workers. Only $1.50. The only authorrzedbook. 50 per cent. Predit given. Freight paid. Outfit free. Begin now with c 0106 ofyterritory. Permanent. profitable ' work for ‘96. Address The National Book Concern. Star Building Chicago. j27tf Opening of the Season! . Nurwalk Opera House. F. Tin-Mitchell, Managrr. Elaborate Scenic Production of Alexander 7 Dumas/Masterpiece. ' The 3 BllAlillSMEN, Introducing the Young Romantic Actor, PAUL CAZENEUVE, , and supporting company of legitimate players The performance will displa the same evi- ences. as. to a perfect pro uction. as the noted:Sa1vmi ones. ' ‘ PRICES:—75c, 50c and sec. Advance s 1e of seats at Weeds and Tomlin- son sDrug tores. _ Slorrs’ Agricultural college. Courses in Mathematics, English, Chemistry Horticulture. Agriculture, Domestic Science. educat1on almost free for the oung_ women and young men of Connecticut. xaminations first week in Se tember. Fall or particulars term opens September 14th. address , B. F. KOONS, Storrs, Conn. N. Y., N', H. & HI.RIRI Special Limited Excursion to . NARRAGANSETT PIER, Rhode Island’s Popular Seaside Resort. WEDNESDAY, . AUGUST l9. Observe the remarkably lcw fare, On‘y $1.50 $1.50 $1.50 For the BOUND TRIP. # _Excursion Tickets. the number of which ' Will be STRICTLY Lim'rnp, will be good only on the special train and date as above. and must be purchased before taking the cars, or regular fare Will be collected. Special Express Train, with first-class equipment, leaves Stan 'ford, 7:40; Noroton, 7:48; Darlen. 7:50; South Norwalk. 7:58; Westport, 8:04; Southport. 8:14;Fa1rfield. 8:17: Bridgeport. 8:303-M11f0rd, 8:45. Due Narra- gansett her at 12:20, noon. No change of cars Returning. Special Express Train will leave Narragansett Pier; at 4 p. m..thus affording ample time for eight-seeingeocean bathing. ate" etc., and a return home at a seasonable . our. C. H. PLATT. Gen’l Super’d’nt. C T. HE ' Gen’l Passenger Agent. GEO. L. CONNOR. Passenger Traffic M’g'r. MPSTEAD Raymond a Son. Successorsto George H.‘Baymcnd. Furniture Dealers and General Funeral Directors. t6 and 48 Main Street Norwalk U Residence, Berkeley Place. Potash one No. 7 7-4 P. A. B‘ETTS, Successor to Betts & Farr-illgton.‘ FINE GROCERIES, Foreign. and ._ ,' Domestic Fruits. . Corner Wall and Water Sts , Norwalk.
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