y Vol. VI- Whole No. 1442' HE \ VENI 1. " THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-GEN Norwalk, Conn, Tuesday Evening, September 8,‘ .1896. fiat/L YIN-THE WORWJL‘KSE Price cutie-m, on LAN_D_'_A__ND SEA. Men of Muscle and Skill Cele- brate in Various Ways Labor’s Annual Day of Sport. ' Many I'Events Here in the lllorwalks. Yesterday the brawn and muscle of the Nation celebrated their-annual fes- tival in the various ways most agree- able to themselves and families. Labor Day has come to mean a day set apart by the National Government for its toiling millions to enjoy its hours in - recreations, sports, and freedom from business cares. The postofiices, the school=,the banks, the stores, the marts of trade, were universally closed, and no business transacted outside the demands of ' necessity. Never before in 'all this broad land, were so extensive preparations made for the day’s observance. The depres. sions in business, releasing from toil so many bread-winners and filling our streets with such multitudes of idle men, largely contributed to yesterday’s universal observance of this annual festival especially designed as a rest and respit to the sons and daughters of toil. Our shore resorts had their multiplied picnics, our athletic grounds their games. There were yacht and rowing, swimming. horse and bicycle races, and tennis and baseball games, and about every kind of recreative sport the human mind, on pleasura bent, ever dreamed of. The following are among the chief functions of this year’s so universally welcomed Labor Day. ' At the Fair Grounds. The annual Labor Day picnic of the Central Labor Union took place at the Fair Grounds. About 2,000 people were on the grounds and witnessed the different events. A finer ‘day'could not have beeirwished'fclr.~ The ‘ ‘ball was opened” by a game of base ball between the Pioneers and Hopes in which the latter won a dozen i hate by a share of 19 to 4. And there was lots of fun for the lovers of sport, which was viewed by a well filled grand stand of ladies and gentlemen. Asa starter there was a 1- mile novice face on bicycles. The track was somewhat heavy but W. E. J. Kirk of New Canaan succeeded in win- ning first place, time,2:37; G. G. Hale of Saugatuck was a close second, W. W. Sheppard third and J. B. Harrison fourth. . ' After this came a 100-yard dash. Will Stebb came in first and W. J. Dann crossed the tape in e 0 win the second prize. ‘ A potato race followed and it was quite an amusing event. Dan Keogh took first prize, his brother John second and E. Sherwood the potatoes. .After Mr. Sherwood had taken his potatoes from the track the men for the 2-mile handicap bicycle race were in readiness. A‘shot from a revolver in the hands of the starter sent them off and the winners of'p 7. - crnrsed the tape in the following uldtl : .3. Wilson, Newark, 1st; J. R. Harrison, New Bo- chelle, 2d; F. Kelley, New Canaan, 3d. Then came a sack race In which. C. New waddled over the tape in time to win first prize and E. Clune stumbled into the second prize. , The management then gave the boy bicycle riders a chance in a half mile race, and E. Harknesse, of Greenwich, the winner did it in 1:151}. He was closely folowed by A. P. Wirtz of New Haven and S. Ezequelle of New Canaan who crossed the tape in the order named. ' Acannon ball exercise was next on the programme. A “shot put” it was . called. John D. Kelly, of Hartford, visiting in New Canaan, hurled it 33:} feet away, towards the entrance to the grounds. A young man named Clune tried to do better with no other success ’- than getting second prize. ~Athletic events made an opening for a one-mile Open bicycle race in, which S. Wilson, of Newark, crossed the tape in advance of J.-B. Harrison, of New Rochelle, who was being hard pressed by R. F. Cotter, 'of Norwalk, who in . turn, was followed by W. S. Persons. Dan Keogh trotted o'ver the tape in ‘ advance of E. Mills and A. Ainsworth in the-.one-half mile foot race; time 2:26%. , There'was a.gold watch and other valuable waiting winners in the one- half mile open race that came. next for bicycle riders. S. Wilson, of Newark won the timepiece 1m good form; J. Harrison got the second prize and J. F. Kelly the third. ’ As anovelty there was a three legged _ race in which Clune. and Mason kept-up crossedthe starting line. .and- tiresome sail and .captains~:.and their reputation and “hummocked” to. the front for first prize. The Keogh Brothers were content with the second prize. The highflyers were given a 'chance ’to leap over the string. All were artistic leapers. W. 0. Bradley cleared the bar at 5 feet 2 inches and "scooped” the first prize. E. Silk. was satisfied to take the second with but a lacking of one inch in beating his best competitor. This was really one of the most inter- esting events of all. The last and most exciting event was the 10-mile handicap bicycle race. Twelve prizes were ofl'ered and there" was a plum in the way of a time prize. The riders crossed the tape in the fol- lowing order: J. B. Harrison, New Rochelle; F. S. Mills, Southport; E. Souren, Meriden; W. E J. Kirk, New Canaan; W. G. Gilmori, Norwalk; J. Hewes, New Rochelle; W. J. Condcn‘, NorthHaven; S. Wilson,» Newark; B. F. Cotter; G. G. Hale, Saugatuck; H. W. Merrill. . There was considerable dispute as to who won the time prize and the judges reserved their decision. It lies be- tween Kirk of New Canaan and Wilson of Newark, with the odds in favor of the latter. ' Good music was provided both at the ' grand stand and for the dancing, by the Philharmonic Band, of which “Bert” Freeman is the leader. ~ It was a splendidly conducted picnic and reflects credit upon the manage- ment. At the: Yacht Club. The members of the Norwalk Yacht club were astir bright and early and the float in front of their handsome boat house at Hickory Blufi’ presented an animated scene as .the the canoes and St. Lawrence skifi's were; run out into the waters of the Sound and their holi- day dress of canvas spread. The wind which had blown freely from the north- westshifted around to the south-east and died out, turning what promised to be a fast and exciting race into a drift- ing matchwhich was not finished until 8 o’clock at night when the last yacht It wasa long crews were well nigh exhausted with hunger after their drift of eight hours on the placid waters of Long Island Sound. The first to be sent away were the cabin sloopsand jib and mainsail boats. The course was from the black buoy between the club house and Smith’s Island around the bell buoy off Roton Point to the bell buoy at Lloyd’s-l Neck and return, a distance of nearly ten miles. . _In the cabin sloop class were the Mabel, Capt. Hubert E. Bishop, and the Ward V, Capt. George R. Van A1- styne. The jib and mainsall class com- prised the Fannie. Capt.‘Ben F. An- drews, and the Natalie, Capt. “Ollie" Jennings. ' . The Fannie was the first to. cross the line closely followed by the Natalie, Ward V and Mabel. As the boats sped away there was a good breeze blowing from the south-east but it died away and left the yachts drifting idly about with the tide- over under the Long Island shore. ' As the boats drifted about all mak- ing strenuous efforts to turn Lloyd’s Neck bell buoy, the Mabel caught a favoring slant of wind and rounded the buoy followed by the Fanny, but the Ward V and Natalie were not so fortu- nate and were left in the dolldrums to watch the Mabel and Fannie as they sailed away for home. The Fannie caught and passed the Mabel and reached the bell buoy ofi' Roton first and crossed the finish line some four minutes ahead of the big sloop, while the Ward V and Natalie were enjoying each others company off the Long Island sands and did not reach home until long after darkness had settled down upon the waters, the Natalie not finishing. .-, The official time was as follows: CABIN snoors. START: FINISH. Mabel, 11-54-10 7-01-25 Ward V, 11-53-00 8-00-00 Mr. Eben Hill’s. yacht, Carrie, did not race but followed the others over the course, crossing the line at 11-56 20 and finishing at 7-02-12. ' .1113 AND MAINSAIL. . ' ‘ START. FINISH. Fannie, 1 1-52-35 6-56-08 Natalie, 11-52-38. Owing to the lateness of the hour the Natalie did not cross the finish line and her time was not taken.‘ Immediately after the first race was started. the gun signalled the cat boats and the Daphne, Captain George A. Jennings, Stranger, the Captains Craufurd, and the Earle, Captain 0. E. Barker eased sheets and made for the line, the course being. from the boat house. around the black buoy to the bell buoy qfi‘ Roton and return, the course to be sailed ever twice. / .M. Allen and No Name, Captain G. E. ' look but he had a large one at this The Daphne got away first followed by the Stranger and Earle in the order named, and was not headed during the race. The official time was as follows: .- _ car BOATS. ‘1 FINISH' START. Daphne, 12-15-05 2-15 55 Stranger, 12-16 10 231-35 Earle, 12-16-30 2-21-03 After the cat boats came the canoe yawls and St. Lawrence skifi‘s. The wind had almost entirely died out but the miniature yachts with their enormous spread of canvas._succeeded in going over the course, which was the same as the cat boats with theexception that it was sailed over but once. In the canoe class the Grace, Captain W. H. Byington, Kearsarge, Captain A. E. Chasmar, Marguerite, Thomas Benedict and Rolling Annie, Captain James C. Green, crossed the starting line in the order named. - - The Kearsarge turned the buoy first well in advance of the fleet and won the race without effort. The official time was as follows: CANOE YAW‘LS. s . START. FINISH. Grace, 12-20-00 2-08 30 Kearsarge, [12-20-25 1-36-55 Marguerite, 12-21-00 1-40-30 Rolling Annie, 12-22—30 1-54 40 In the St. Lawrence skiff classbut two contested, Charlotte, Captain L. Bogart. The Charlotte crossed the starting and finish line some two min- utes ahead of Captain Bogart and was not headed during the race, but both boats covered the course in exactly the same time. As the No Name gives the Charlotte over two minutes time allow- ance, the latter boat won. The time Was as follows: sr. LAWRENCE SKIFFS. . rSTABT. FINISH. Charlotte, 12-20-30 l-47-25 No Name, 12-22-55 1-49-50 The prizes in each class were a purse or cup to the first and a pennant to the ' second, where more than two boats were entered. . Commodore Sanford took charge of the races and to his indefatiguable efforts the success of. the day’s sport i due. . , - ,Wguny,_..--..»i.a . . 1n the evening a dance was given and the large party present enjoyed them- selves until a late hour when a Tram- way car took them to their several homes. .0. Took.a Tumble. Chief Bradley came gallivinating up West avenue this morning on the city bicycle. He scorched along until he reached the “rocky road to Dublin” called Water street, when he was forced to abate his pace. As he neared the Gaznrrn building there was a tumble and the Chief was the chief tumbler. His hat made a dash for Water street while his body made a plunge for one» of the many ruts in the street. The bi- cycle dropped inanimate on the cobbles. Several men tab to the Chief’s assis- tance, but he had regained his feet. ’Tis seldom that the Chief has a woeful time. His trousers were lacerated at the knee and his. underwear in close on his left leg at a point near the knee was_ considerably embrazed. He re- tired to police headquarters with the bicycle for repairs, and thanked his lucky stars that no newspaper reporter witnessed his downfall. .0 Recent Deaths. George H. Bartlett died at his home on Clifi' street, Sunday, in the 58th year of his age. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral was attended frOm his late home this morning. The remains will be taken to Middle Patent, N. Y. for interment. Loretto F. Hayes the two and one- half year old daughter of Mrs. Cath. erine'A. Hayes died Saturday night. The cause of death was diphtheria. The funeral took place yesterday. _ James Lynch a war veteran who lost. one of his arms in- the late rebelliOn died at his home in Winnipauk, yester- day, aged about 65 years. He was a regular army man and lost his arm at Baltimore early in the Opening of‘ the rebellion. o - Two Jumpers. , On Sunday while proceeding down Mill Hill, one offlthe Tramway cars jumped the track and attempted to ef- fect an entrance into Honnecker’s bak- ery, but without success. It was quick- ly placed on the tracks again and pro- ceeded on- its way. ‘At about the same 'time a car on the same line jumped the tracks on Belden avenue. Shortly after- both cars had resumed business. It Judge Fails for smo,ooo. ' The announcement is made that Judge A. P. Bradstreet, of the District Court, of Waterbury, is involued' to the, amount of $100,000. The Judge has juxtaposition was rent, and the cuticle ‘ been on the bench twelve years. . .t.‘ HEWANTSDAMAGES. Mortimer J. Div-ebo- Sues Harry '6. Brower for Alienating His Wife’s Aft‘ections. Wants $20,000 for His Injured Ferlings Norwiilk was treated to another sen- sation on Saturday afternoon last,- when Constable Hunt served papers on Harry J. Brower in a suit brought by Morti- men J. Diven, through his attorneys, Hurlbutt & Gregory, fer $20,(O) , dam- ages" for alleged alienation of Mrs. Diven’s affections. ' time ago, and opened- a rcillinery store, unIEZ-throughenergy and perseverance hasilfiécceeded in building up a lucra- tivat?"usiness. Some three months ago, she-brought suit for divorce from her husfiand, through attorney John J. Walsh alleging non-support. Itis known that Mr. Brower has been of assistance to Mrs. Dives, and the fact lithat, he is reputed to be a man of considerable inherited wealth, is said to be the cause of Mr. Diven’s suit. When? new by a GAZETTE reporter thismor-hing, Mr. Brewer said he had never seen inen, but that he had been informed that Mrs. Diven at one time hadl’furnished him with money to start a tea route and he had failed in busi- nessbeing unable to make a success 'of it. - Mr. Brower is of the opinion that it it a blackmailing scheme and is giving himself no uneasiness over the suit. ‘0. The Merry World. Two .of the greatest hits in “The Merry Werld," Canary & Lederer’s big New York Casino production, which comes to the Norwalk Opera House Monday September 14, are the burles- ques ‘on “Trilby” anc “Mine, Sans Gene” and for the portrayal of these two most important characters the management havesegured the services °" Mist" Vivien Pfitteé the head'sOm’e‘ and talented comedien'nc. late-0g Au-‘~ gustus Pitou’s Sans Gene. company and William A.. Brady’s “Cottonl'King’ company. Miss" Pattee as “Trilby” makes a most striking picture and the comedyshe eXtracts from the clever burlesque is ota most amusing‘char- aster. _,"'>_°——'.— . The Gertrude on the Rocks. The staunch and able cat boat, Ger- trude, Captain Frank J. Bradbury, ran ashore'on the reef off the southern point of Bell Island yesterday after- noon and at low tide she was high and dry some eight feet above the water. ’ Captain Bradley and party came ashore and at ten o‘clock last night he with assistance succeeded in getting the staunch and able yacht afloat. Sue was apparently uninjured but when floated leaked badly, indicating a dam- aged plank. ' ._... Labor Day Runaway. As Mr. Eli or perhaps he is better know “Cack” Northrop of the West- port road, was driving down Barnum’s hill at the rear of St. Paul’s church, in company with his sister who resides in Waterbury, the front spring of the wagon collapsed and both he'and his sis- ter were dumped out on the ground. Both escaped with a few slight bruises. The horse refused to take advantage of the situation and did not run. The ve- hicle, a canopy top, was in bad shape and was taken to a. carriage hospital. Worthy of Mention. The service given by the Street Rail- way company on Labor day is worthy of praise. Cars were run to the Fair Grounds at short intervals and the al- ways good time on the mainline was in no wise lax. To Superintendent Kyle is due a meed of praise as he was here, there and everywhere along the line doing what he could to suit the con- venience of'those who cared to ride on' the cars of the company. But then this is always the case on the line. ~49 Crab and Pleasure Hunters. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Lockwood, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Heath, Mrs. J. E. Wixon and daughter, and- Mr. and Mrs. James Grifi'eth went to Compo yesterday where they had a picnic and incidentally caught a few crabs, fish, oysters and clams which they devoured with the avidity born only of a good appetite. ' Pensions. Original—James Burton, Bridgeport. Original, widows, etc. -—Agnes Bedman, East Norwalk; Mary Bee, Bridgeport. Alarge barn belonging-to Sarah E. Adams on .W‘ard street, collapsed, on Sunday lastr- _ t imaiwm CITIES. : Both Councils Meetand Trans- act Routine Business. The Paving of Wall Street Fetitioned. ' A regu'ar meeting of the. Ci‘v Coun- cil was held last evening, the full band with the exception of Councilman Smith, being present. The minutes of previous meetings were read by the city clerk and as no errors were noted, were approved. There was but one gentleman in the ~ ' lobb and that was attorney Levi Mrs. Diven came to Norwalk some. y’ - ‘ Warner. Through the courtesy of the Mayor, he stated that Dr; L. N. Phin- ney objected to the, manner in which the surface water near his house, at the corner of West avenue and Elm street, was provided for. He was of the opin- ion that another catch basin ought to be provided. At all events, it some- thing was not done to prevent the evil, Mr. Phinney would be inclined to sue the city for damages. It was, he said, practically a malfeasance, and damaged the sale of the property to the extent of at least $500. The matter was referred to the proper committee. The following bills were ordered paid: Police, department, 3234,73; Light, 3581,81; Finance, 8917,81; . Li- brary, 3117,10; Sewer, 387,75;Fire, 337; Highway, $18834. The police report showed that thirty arrests were made last month. The petition of James El. Magnet to erect an addition to his stables was granted. - ‘rectors stating that Miss D. S. Pinneo had been engaged as librarian at a salary of $6C0 and that the visitations at the library numbered in the thousands was received and ordered on file. A petition was received ' from the Tramway company for permission‘ to extend their tracks on East avenue and East Wall street to connect with the Street: Railway tracks was received, and a public hearing in the matter was ordered for Monday evening. ’ City Clerk Lockwood stated that a certain amount of money due to E. N. by the 0gden Bros” of New Canaan, which the: city... was in‘ duty bound to pay. It was” voted that the same be paid. . City Attorney Lockwood saidthat he had conferred with the proper author- ities in reference to the rate of speed in which certain trains on the Consoli- dated road are run through this city, and. had received a communication from Superintendent Martin of the D. St N. division, saying that he would give the matter his attention. . The Twin City Wheelmen presented a petition asking that Wall streetbe re- paved. The presenter of the petition was informed that the Council had ' already taken action in the matter. The Council then adjourned until Monday, September 14th. sonrn nonwank COUNCIL. Mayor Lee presided at the South Norwalk city council meeting with all the members present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved. Bllls amounting to $2,030.14 were ordered paid. Hermann Quittner appeared and asked for $218 damages for the flooding of the cellar of his building Sunday af- ternoon, due to the embankment of the Consolidated road. . The matter was re- ferred to the committee on streets. Hatch, Bailey 8: Co. petitioned for permission to erect a shed 85x150 feet in their lumber yards, which after be- ing referred to the, committee on fire department, . was reported favorably and the permission granted. ‘Jerome SxGainor, representing the milkmengrequested that the license 3-»:- be reduced from 85.0) per yeai-to s2 5: . The matter was laid over until the hex. meeting. ‘ - A resofution to empower the finance committee to deposit the several amounts of benefits allowed the proper- ty owners on Railroad Place, if refusal by them, in bank to be drawn when ac- cepted by property owners, was offered and passed. * Raymond Bros.’ petition to erect a‘ building on their dock property wits granted. John Wesley Dake was appointed plumping inspector. ' Dr. Kendall, of the health committee reported a case of typhoid fever in thp city; also stated that Lexington avenue Was in a terrible condition. . The Mayor thereupon appointed a— commiltee to investigate the said avenue, consisting of -Ken_dall, Ferris and Hutchinson. The. meeting then adjourned until Sep- tember 21. ’ . - .... b . ‘ fAdvertise in the Gaznrrn. A report from the Public Library di- _ Allen by the city,'had been garnisheed ‘ ' 0 il‘ Men’s €3.50 Tan shoes. reduced DON’TMI‘SS'THIJVT The LatestA'ds. Received Be- fore, Going to Press. , Bythe Peopleand For the People. :- or: .941. E. lesoon.a lot of used brick. App y at this .oit SALE—Bicycles. guaranteed '" ‘ F. models. seamless steel tubingédigig forged steel connections. choice of tires. 339.75, at Spurn N onwamr HARDWARE Co. J25 t-f FOR. SALE—Benedict. Norwalk new d 1- er. is selling an excellent F ' ‘ ‘ 8 es. and Holder for 25c. Call and see firntanilzlt)?‘ To Bin”: 0 BENT—Cottage, No. 14' Maple tetrjeetp 'All the modern improve - . of O. E._W1ls'on. No. 3 Gazettengiijiidingnqmre 0 BENT—The lower floors in t ‘ wo he on Cross ttreet Possession givenusoeri August lst. Apply to F. ST. Jens Lccxwoon ' Trustee. J24 tt 0R SALF—A farm of 25 acres, part . lear- ed. About 200 cords of cod can bc - Horse, one pair pigs, chickeli's. wagons, faglfiit: lug utensils. hay. etc. Good well watered nas- IJere, small house and barn in good condition. Cidbepil’gefitlihtgilrtal terms. Inquire Salvatori . . . on. across ‘ . from station. Close to depot. railroad t$51303” WANTED. ANTE D—Wa. sh in g. A competent and respon sibre laundress. needing employ— . meat. would like family washin or s ' pieces for ladies or gentlemen. arid wogfdhad out by the day to assrst 1n housework or clean- ing. Address or call on Mrs. John Read 12 York str eet, near Main, Norwalk. .31le ANTED—Captain Oliver S. Cla Merwrn street, will take out outliers" f5; sailing or fishin cru1ses in his " Brothers.” Cal or yacht Three his servrces are desired. a Otf Norwalk Ullill‘fl Hails, F. W. Mitchell, Manager. OneHight Only, MONDAY, SEPT. 14th. CANARY & LEDERER’S." Great New York Casino Succe ss. 'l‘llfl MERRY WORLD. . Produced with thecomplete N. Y. cast and a magnificent equipment of Scenery. (‘os tumes and Effects. Burlesques on “Trilby.’ "Mme. Sans Gene,” “Little Trooper.” t‘Mad— . eline.” etc. the Grand Ballet. headed by Mlle SEE Catherine Bartho, Premiere Dan- seuse from the im erial Theatre Moscow. The Ladies‘, Militariiy Band. he March of the Campaign Cadets. Anna. ‘Bel'e, the World’s Greatest Transformation‘Dancer. , The Geisha Girls, etc, etc. LAUGH AHD THE'WOHLD LAUGHS WITH YOU. —_ Prices $1, 75 and 50c. Seats'at VVeed"§ and Tomlinson’s. . GREATESTVALUES FOR YOUR MONEY AT THE GREAT nEoucu'on SALE Of the balance of our SUMMER , SHOES, AT THE ' WHITE SHOE STORE- Our Eden’s $5 Tan Shoes, reduced 83 . 50 to. per pair, $3.00 Our Men's $4.Tan Shoes, reduced $2.50 to, per pair. SI .48 The balance of our Ladies’ Tan and Black $3 Oxfords, at 32-00 200 pair of Ladies’ Tan Shoes. ‘ all s I I 8 Sizes," wort-h'S'Z. at ~ I 13:) pair Child's Kid Spring Heel $110853 worth 850, at . .per Lall‘, 20.) pair .\[en’s Congress. and Lace Sh es, worth $1.25 a D315, at Call and see this Shoe. zoopair Men’s Congress and Lace Shoes, wortn $2, at O The largest line of Boys’ and Girls’ School Shoes in Town, at the lowest prices. ‘A FULL LINE or TRUNKs. : BAGS & MACKIN‘I’OSHES. curtains, .7 t.- EO‘R'SALE—For sale cheap, if a plied for offic drop a. postal as above if 50c \ i
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