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Vol. VI. Whole No. 1494

Norwalk, Conn, Saturday Evening, November 21, 1896.

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Price One Cent.

 

IRED’K. _M_I_L_E8 DEAD.

Was Three Times Gangress-
man From the Fourth
District.

He Was First Elected in i878.

 

 

Hon. Frederick Miles, ex congress-
man from this district, died yesterday
morning at his residence at Twin Lakes
Litchfield county, after a long illness.
Some two months ago his death was ex.
pected but he rallied, and until a few
days since it was thought his life might
be prolonged for Some time, although
his malady was known to be incurable.

He was a distinguished citizen and
business min of Salisbury, Conn.,
prominently identified for many years
with extensive iron industries in Col.
umbia county, N. Y., and during three
terms the Repretentative in Congress
from the Fourth Congressional district
of Connecticut. He was born at Gosh-
en, Litchfield eounty,‘ Dec. 19, .1815.
He was a member of one of the oldest
families of New England, being a direct
descendent of Richard Miles, who ar-
rived in Boston, from England, in 1636,
and was one of the early settlers of
New Haven. His father, the Hon.
Augustus Miles, served this town and
state with distinction.

The education of Frederick Miles was.
completed in the local academy at
Goshen. He begun his business career
at the age of 17 in a leading dry goods
house in New Haven, and in 1838 he
was made a partner in his father’s busi.
nose at Goshen. In 1878, having lived
at Salisbury for 20 years, he was elected
to Congress by the Republicans from
his district, in spite of the fact that the
district was a hotbed of Democracy.
His victory was astonishing, and was
repeated in 1880 and 1888. In . 1890 he
again nominated, but political compli-
cations were inimical to his candidacy.

and he sufi'ered his first and only; de- '

feat. .
When death came the members of
the family were at his beds'
The funeral will be held '
gregational church, Salish
at 2 p. m. .

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Pleasant Parties.

The Misses Emma and Edith Van
Tassell gave a cobweb social at their
home on upper Main street, last even-
ing. Twentyfive or more young ladies
and gentlemen were present and en-
joyment was the watchword. The cob-_
web was the source of much amuse-
ment. Pleasing parts of the evening’s
pleasures were vocal and instrumental
music by Miss Minnie Fritz, piano and
banjo duets by the Misses Richardson
of West Norwalk. and piano music by
Miss Edith Van Tassell. Refreshments
were served, it was midnight before the
guests started for their several homes.

 

The home of Miss Katie Flaherty on
Prospect avenue was the scene of a
pleasant gathering of young people last
evening. Parties were present from
Stamford, Bridgeport and Mamaroneck
besides many from this city. Dancing
was indulged in In the music of an
orchestra of. three pieces. An appetiz-
ing collation was served. So strong
were the attractions it was one o’clock
before teh guests bade their pleasing
hostess good night.

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Business Revival.

Druggist Hale who represents the
wholesale drug house of Talcott, Fris-
bie & Co. of Hartford, has secured the
contract for fitting out two new drug
stores which are soon to be opened in
Norwich.

His firm deals largely in manufac-'
tured chemicals, and he reports their
business in this line since November
lst, the largest they have ever known
in the same length of time, which is
prinicipally owing to the general revi-
val of business with the eastern manu-
facturers.

 

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Mystic Shriners.

Pyramid Temple, Nobles of the
'Mystic Shrine Bridgeport, is preparing
for a special session of the Temple, to
be held Thursday, Dec. 10, at Sailer’s
Hall. The session will open at ’7 o’clock
for the reception of propositions for
membership and balloting upon the
same. Members from sister_temples
are expected to be present in numbers.

Wilton.

Yesterday afternoon the chapel in the
Congregational church in Wilton was
filled with a large audience who lis-
tened to a talk by Mrs. Charles W.
MacCord of Bridgeport, on “Modern
English Fiction.” The proceeds were
for the benefit of the Wilt-on Library
association and a very nice, sum was
realized. . '

 

 

 

 

 

A homers APPEAL.

Her Prayer Granted by Judge
Prentice in the Superior
Court.

 

Several Marital Bonds Served.

 

There were a number of minor mo-
tions awaiting action on the part of
Judge Samuel 0. Prentice in the Sn:
perior court yesterday when the- short
calendar list came in. There was no
businessin the way of assignment as
the Porter-Hitch litigation will take up
the two days that the court will sit
next week and may last th11 longer.

The first case to come up was the ap-
plication of Louise Prince, who is suing
her husband for divorce, for an order
relating to the custody of their child.
It seems that the father had kept the
child out of the mother’s reach in New
York, and she wanted the court to is-
sue an order compelling her husband
to bring the child within the jurisdic-
tion of the court. -

In the meantime the father consid-

ered discretion the better part of valor
and the child was brought back to Nor-
walk where the mother lives. It is now
in the care of the selectmen. When
the plaintiff learned of this action her
counsel asked that the motion be
stricken off the list. ’
. There were four divorce cases on the
list for a hearing, but only three of
them were discussed. John H. Wol-
thausen of South Norwalk asked for a
decree from Hedwig Wolthausen of
Chicago on the ground of desertion.
He was married to the defendant; on
Sept. 13, 1890, and in February, he left
her to come to Norwalk. He asked her
to accompany him, but she refused,
stating that she intended to remain with
her parents. He has since tried to get
her to join him without success. He
was given the decree.

John G. Schlechtweg of Stamford
made application to the court for a di-
vorce from Mary E. Schlechtweg, also
of that place, claiming that he' was en-
titled to the decree by reasori of the
unfaithfulness of his wife. The testi-
mony disclosed that they were married
on July 5, 1892, and the following April
his life partner left the house and was
gone for several days. He did not know
where she had gone, and one evening
was surprised to have her return in an
intoxicated condition. She refused to
tell where she had been and after re-
maining a few days left again. She
leftanote saying that she would not
return. Later he discovered her in
New York, where she was living with a
stranger under an assumed name. He
received his decree.

General sympathy was expressed for
Mrs. Florence Smith, of Danbury. who
asked for a divorce from Dr. Anson
Smith. The couple were married No-
vember 22, 1882, and have two children.
The doctor enjoyed a large practice,
but fell into the habit of using mor-
phine and lost his business. He also
wrecked his own life and that of his
family. His wife was finally obliged to
leave him and took up stenography.
She is now employed with a Shelton
concern and supports her two children.
She was granted her decree and given
the custody of her two children.

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Dr. Shecdy and Cuba.

Division No. 2, A. O. H. of Bridge-
port, entertained its friends at a social
session last evening. The Union says:
“Dr. B. D. Sheedy made a lengthy ad-
dress, congratulating the division on
the efforts it has made toward assisting
the Cuban patroits in the struggle for
liberty. Dr. Sheedy has been in Cuba
since the outbreak of the insurrection
and described many of the scenes he
witnessed. ’ ’

 

 

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The Misses Hawes’ Insolvency.

Mary E. and Sarah E. Hawes, pro-
prietors of the Park City Theatre and
the Auditorium have filed papers of in-
solvency in the Probate Court. No
statement of the assets and liabilities is
given. .

It is estimated. however, that the lia-
bilities will be about $100,000, and the
assets $150,000. '

This assignment is the result of nu-
merous legal complications in which the
Misses Hawes have become involved of
late.

 

 

For Taxation Purposes.

The state treasurer and comptroller,
as a board of equalization, have rated
New Haven railroad stock for purpose
of taxation at $164.50 a share, New Eng-
land common stock 320, preferred $60 -
87, Naugatuck stock $217, Derby $59,
Shore Line 3150, Air Line 876,80,
Northampton $76, Housatonic $24, New
London Northern 3175, Connecticut
Western 820, and Norwich and Worces-
ter $180. ‘

 

BURGLARS AT WORK.

Visit Henry I. Smith’s Home
On West Avenue, Last
Night.

 

Two Houses at Hickory Bluft Also Entered.

 

South Norwalk has been free from
burglars for some time, but within the
lasttwo nights they have again ap-
peared and three houses have been en-
tered.

Last night the house of Henry I.

Smith at No. 4 West avenue was visited »

and $44 in money abstracted from Mr.
Smith’s trousers and his silver watch
taken from his vest.

An entrance was effected by means
of a rear window, the catch being
pushed back and the window raised.
Once inside the burglars visited Mr.
Smith’s sleeping room and removed his
clothing from a chair and carried them
into the dining room. In the trousers
they found 844 in cash and in his vest
the silver watch, all of which they
carried away. Before leaving they ex-
ploited Mr. Smith’s larder and helped
themselves to eatables.

Mr. Smith discovered his loss this
morning when he arose and reported
the matter to the police.

Chief Vollmer was unable to find a
clue, and is of the opinion that the work
was done by tramps, the eating of Mr.
Smith’s breakfast indicating that they
were after food as well as plunder.
Unfortunately Mr. Smith does not
know the number of his watch and the
chances are it will not be recovered.

Chief Vollmer was also notified by
Mrs. Mills whose husband is in charge
of the summer cottages of Rev. W. H.
Thomas and E. B. Magnus at Hickory
Bluff, that the houses had been entered
Thursday night. An entrance had been
made into the Thomas cottage by break-
ing out a window light. The Magnus
cottage was entered through the cellar.
After gaining admissson, both cottages
were thorougly ransacked, but Mrs,
Mills Was unable to say what had been
taken.

Both of these cottages were entered
last spring and a quantity of clothing
stolen.

cc.

Greeted With Applause.

Speaking of the entertainment given
in Stamford by the members of the
Hospital Aid Society, the Advocate
says: “I‘he vocal selections by a
French composer were rendered by
Mrs. Newkirk of Norwalk, and Walter
Houghtnn. The :applause that greeted
both singers was a warm recognition of
the merits of both performances.”

For President of the Senate. .

A canons of the Fairfield county state
senators and a few others from outside
the country was held in Bridgeport
yesterday in the office of Allen W.
Paige, and it was decided to .run Sena-
tor William H. Marigold of Bridgeport
for presiding officer of the incoming
senate.

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Recognized the Tank.

A horse attached to a milk wagon ran
away on upper Main street this morn-
ing. He came down by the school
house at a rapid pace and as he rounded
the corner sighted the water tank, and
slackened his speed and leasurely
walking up to the same took several
long draughts of water and quietly
awaited the arrival of the driver.

Has Fizzled Out.

The civil suit for $50,000 brought out
by Comptroller Staub against Jeremiah
Olney, Commissioner of the School
Fund, was yesterday discontinued. At
the trial of the criminal proceedings
last May, Mr. Olney was acquitted.
This ends the famous litigation that has
been dragging along since 1894.

Thanksgiving.

There will be a 'Union Thanksgiving
Service in the Norwalk Congregational
church at 10:30 a. m. next Thursday.
Rev. Frederick Curtis will preach the
sermon and there will be special . a: e
by the choir of the church. Ever),
cordially invited.

 

 

 

 

 

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Will Remove January First.

Adams Brothers will move from the
Norwalk club building, into the store
lately occupied by Bette & Farrington,
on January 1st. The store will be new-
ly fitted up prior to their occupancy.

Gun Case Continued.

The case‘of the State vs. W. I. Com-
stock and Charles Guarnieri,and spOken
of as “the gun case,” was this "morning

 

 

continued for one week by Judge Hub»

bell at the request of the counsel for

 

State and defendants.

 

 

souu’n ovsa. _

Edward Baldwin the Bicycle Thief Found
' Guilty by Judge Hubbell.

 

 

Edward Baldwin who was arrested in
Bethel on the charge of stealing a bicy-
cle from Fred W. Rogers of this city,
and who pleaded not guilty in the Town
Court yesterday, and who was commit-
ted to the‘ station-house for a further
hearing and trial, was again taken be-
fore Judge Hubbell'this morning.

Witnesses from Bethel testified to the
fact of the accused having exchanged
the wheel for a pony in that place, and
to the subsequent recovery of the bicy-
cle and arrest of Baldwin.

Other witnesses were heard and the
Judge found the prisoner guilty and
bound him over for trial before the
next term of the Superior Court. The
bonds Were placed at 8250. being unable
to secure which the prisoner was taken
to the County jail.

4-9)—

AMONG THE BOXERS.

 

MeAuIiffe Wins the Light Weight Champion-
ship of the World.

 

Jack McAulifi'e and Jimmie Carroll
met last night before the St. George’s
Athletic club at San Francisco for the
lightweight championship of the world
and apurse of $3,000 offered by the
club.

McAuliffe was coarse and beefy in
appearance, while Carroll was in the
pink of condition. The latter appeared
confident at the start, while Jack was
cautious and wary.

The former champion displayed much
of his old time cleverness, however,
and at the close of the 10 rounds, was
awarded the decision on points. The
men fared about evenly in the matter
of punishment.

 

The boxing entertainment of the
Capital City Wheel club, Hartford, last
night was disappointing. Tom Moriar-
ity, of Holyoke, was dissatisfied with

.60 per cent. of the gate receipts of $140,

but finally agreed to box eight rounds

'i'c‘h Patsy Fenton for the 138 pound
championship of New England. Fenton
got the decision.

Marty McCue got a decision over

‘Steve Mahoney.

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Sunday at the Churches.
GRACE CHURCH—Rev. S. H. Watkins,

Rector. Sunday, November 22d,
1896. 8 a. m., Holy Communion.
10:30 a. m., morning prayer, and
sermon. 12 m., Sunday school. 7:30

p. m., evening prayer and sermon.
The rector will officiate and preach.

Services on Thanksgiving day—8 a.
in. Holy Communion. 10 a. m. Morn-
ing Prayer and sermon.

NORWALK METHODIST CHURCH—The
pastor, Rev. A. H. Wyatt. will preach
both morning and evening. Morning
subject, “The Keeping Power of Love.”
The evening will be devoted to a
Thanksgiving service with special music
by the male quartette, and short sermon
on “Gratitude.” Mr. Tilly will play
thecornet at the evening service. His
playing in these evening services has
met with marked favor. Everyone
made welcome.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—
Thomas K. Noble, pastor. Services
10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The pastor
will preach in the morning upon “God-
liness.” In the evening there Will be
the Annual Thanksgiving Praise Ser-
vice to which all are cordially invited.
Junior C. E. at 5 p, in. Y. P. S. C. E.
at 6:30 p. m.

 

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Has Relatives in Norwalk.

Rev. Thdmas J. Conaty, D. D., who
has been chosen by Pope Leo XIII to
succeed Bishop Keane as rector of the
Catholic University at Washington, D.
C , has relatives living in Norwalk. His
appointment was largely due to the
favor of Cardinal Satolli, which be en-
joyed to a large degree.

 

Moshe~ That'éliei marble-ed.

SALT LAKE 01m Nov. 21.—Apost1e
Mo , _s Thatcher had been declared “con-
t_ ‘ _ ions” and dropped from the rolls of
one mention-church. He was tried for his
* -31ure to take counsel of he church au-
< critics before taking p" in “political

'1. Jeri year ago, when'_he was a candi-
date for Jnited States senator. Thatcher
is still a. candidate.

 

Mark Stevens is finishing up a neat
headstone to be placed at the grave of
Miss Harriett Frances Daskam in the
St. Paul’s church yard. '

, The entertainment committee having
in charge the arrangements for the St.
Mary’s turkey supper, met last night.
There was also a rehearsal of the play
of “The Goose With the Golden Eggs”
which is to be presented on that Occa-
sion. ‘

Advertise in the GAZETTE and secure
the holiday trade.

HERE A_N_D__ THERE.

An Epitome of Happenings of
of Interest to the Public.

Garnercd With Scissors and Pencil.

William Hopson will preach in the
Latter Day church at Broad River, to-
morrow.

The Epworth League held a social at
the Methodist parsonage last evening.

Clinton Commandery, K. T. con-
ferred the Temple degree last evening.

The Republicans of New Haven have
nominated Frederick B. Farnsworth
for mayor.

The Daughters of Erin entertained
the two A. O. H. societies in K. of 0.
ball last night.

,—Plaee your order for Thanksgiving
turkeys at Gregory’s market, No. 21
Wall street. 2t

A pound sociable was held last even-
ing at the home of Rev. F. E. Robbins
on Franklin avenue.

——Finest lot of country turkeys, ducks
and chickens at Smith’s, 55 Main street.
N. 20-3t
Monson Hoytis reported as having
suffered a relapse and his condition
was by no means favorable this morn-
ing. '

At Grace church on Thanksgiving
day there will be Holy Communion at
8 a. m. and morning prayer and sermon
at 10 a. m. . ;

“Cousin Frank” will be presented at
the Central club house, Monday even-
ing. At the close of the play there will
be dancing.

The sloop yacht Valkyire was dis-
posed of at a sherifl’s sale in New Lon-
don, yesterday for 8710, not one-quar-
ter of its cost.

The stock left in the Bette Sr Far‘ring-
ton store was cleaned out at. auction
last night. The prices realized were
fair for a forced sale.

The Governor’s Thanksgiving pro-
clamation will be read in the different
churches to-morrow, by the Pastors of
the several churches. -

It will be 1948 pounds vs. 1815 pounds
as to weight in the_big foot ball game
to-day. The latter figure is the con-
bined weight of the Yale eleven.

——Turkeys, ducks and chickens, our
own killing, at Smith’s market, No. 55
Main street. n-20-3t

The Bethel A.M.E. church of Bridge-
port will celebrate its 61st anniversary
to-morrow. Rev. I. S. Sands of this
city will take part in the exercises.

A‘ new letter box will be placed at the
corner of Belden and Franklin avenues,
to-day, to replace the old one destroyed
by a falling limb some few days since. .

A carpenter at work putting a new
roof on the barn on the Bryant proper-
ty on Butler street, fell from the roof
yesterday and received a severe strain
to Vbne of his ankles.

Tickets for the N.Y. Philharmonic club

and Plaisted’s drug stores where a plan
of the hall may be found. .

Among the ladies elected to member-
ship in the Norwalk Chapter D. A. 1%.,
last Thursday were Mrs. Darius N.
Couch, Mrs. Maria Phillips James and
Mrs. E. H. Hotchkiss.

—Go to Smith’s market 55 Main
street for prime Thanksgiving turkeys,
ducks. and chickens. N. 20-3t

Charles N. Arnold is putting in a
steam heater at Colonel Harstrom’s
school on Prospect avenue. The pip-
ing, etc. is being done by Plumbers
Phillipoon & Brown of Water street.

 

Pioneer Castle, No. 1, A.\C). K. of M.
C. met at their hall in the GAZETTE
building last evening and conferred the
Sir Knights degree on George Hewett.
The members are making arrangements
to hold a fair.

 

Nine years ago yesterday, on N ovem-
ber 20, 1887, occurred the famous fire
at the Barnum & Bailey Winter Quar-
ters, in Bridgeport, at which many
wild animals lost their lives, and which
entailed a loss of over $100,000.

—Fine native Turkeys for Thanks-
giving, at Gregory’s market, No. 21
Wall street. 2t

The Norwalk Club Co. has elected
officers as fellows: President, E. O.
Keeler; secretary and treasurer, G. E.
Miller; directors, E. O. Keeler, G. E.
Miller, Ira Cole, G. M. Holmes, 0. E.

 

I‘Wilion, A. B. Woodward, E. J. Hill.

concert are now on sale at Glendenning’i

DON’T MISS THEM-
The Latest Meceived Be-
fore Goinfl Press.

By the People and For the People.

 

 

FOR 8A.]: E.

 

 

OR SALE—Benedict. Norwalk. newsdeal-
er. is selling an excellent Fountain Pen
and Holder for 25c. Call and see it. ilztf

NOTICE *

 

 

in BDNIRABIURS.

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Proposals wanted for the Construc-
tion of a STONE IRON BRIDGE, to
be erected on the Turnpike near the
Darien line.

Maps, drawings a: d specifications
and all particulars to be had at the Se-
lectmens’ oflice.

Sealed proriosals will be received up
to and including the 24th day of No-
vember, 1896. -

I‘he Selectmen 'reserve the right to
reject any and all‘bids.

Norwalk, November 19, 1890.

ISAAC SELLECK, Selectmen of

EPHRAIM 'l HOMES, the Town

FRANK H. MERRILL, of Norwalk.
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- HOLIDAY GOODS.

D. FEINBERG,

DEALER IN

SOLID GOLOEOODS

and Jewelry.

Repairing of Finn Watches and Jewelry
Neatly Done,

164 Washington St . So. Norwalk.

10 Day’s sale Unredeemed Pledges. Clocks,
Jewelry. Clothing and Musical Instruments.

CHEAP FUEL

Owing to many‘of the factories being
shut down, we have a large accumulation
of first class coke.

We offer the same during the month
of November at six cents per bushel at the
works, or eight cents per bushel delivered
within either city limits, in not less than
twenty-five bushel lots. Extra for car-
rying in.

The Norwalk Gas Light Company.

OLD Tm noor
FOR SALE

AT A BARGAIN.

 

 

OALL AT GAZETTE OFFIOE.

 

J. D. Jennings.

UN DERTAKER

1 Knight street,opposite
Street Railway Depot

NIGHT BE 1212 41‘ OFFICE.

 

MEEKER COAL CO,

son, noon, BRICK,

LIME, OEMENT, TILE PIPE."
OFFICE WITH G. WARD SELLEOK

WALL STREET. NOBWA LK.

CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK,

26 WALL 812, N ORWALK.

 

‘ CORPORATED SEPT. 1. 1876. .
CAPITAL. - - - - - - swam
GEORGE M. Honours. President. -

E. L. Berna. Vice-President.
WILLIAM A. Gnarls. Cashier:

DIRECTORS :
Gnoncn M. Homes, H. E. DANN,
P. L. CUNNINGHAM. J. T. Paowr'r'r
E. L. Benin, 8. H. Bonus.
.1. Cousrxs. Jn.

 

lIIscounI nay, Saturday.

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