. ~p.~.‘-’r‘~~ v I“ T H E EVEN 1 Ne exzfin'r Tn? \ * v NEVER MARRIED HER. But Lucy Nichols Belieyed her Husband to be a- Biga- mist, He Declares He Was Only Married Dnce- There was confined in the lockup at Stratford yesterday morning, awaiting trial. before Justice Peck, a colored man" well known in that old town who is charged by his wife with being the ossessor of two wives. .Her story is a rather startling one and the statement he makes in regard to his Norwalk life is even more. peculiar. The man is Michael'Nichols and if the story of his wife- had proired ktrue he was almost certain to enjoy a‘ period of enforced rest behind the bars of Wethersfield. It is now about four years since Nich- ols took up his residence in Stratford, having gone to that place from Nor- walk and married the woman who now accuses him of .bigamy. Her name is - Lucy, and up to a short time ago she and the negro with the Celtic name dwelt together in peace and happiness. He has been away from her at frequent intervals, and remained for some little time, and she now declares that during these periods he has been wrth his other wife. who resides in Norwalk. Last week he went away, and when he returned he brought with him two children who he said were those of his friend in Norwalk. He denies that he is married to her, but says that he has lived with her for a number of years. He is between 45 and 50 years of age, and says that when he went to Norwalk last week he found that his friend there had married, and was told by her that he must take their children and pro- vide a home fbr them. There was no other place, so he took them to Strat- ford and told his wife that she must look after them. Such a proposition did not strike her favorably, and she caused his arrest, alleging that he was guilty of bigamy. She claims that he was married to the Norwalk woman as well as to herself. But she does not want him prosecuted on this "charge. Instead, she simply desires that he shall be instructed to keep away from her, and if necessary leave town. She does not want to be bothered with him any longer, though he is a veteran and the recipient of a pension from Uncle Sam. . The case was heard before Justice Peek in the afternoon and the prisoner was given a chance ftov make a proper explanation. The children were his, he acknowledged. There were more of them somewhere“ but there were i only two with him; It was this way, he explained: “Dey wur borned ob a N orwalk lady, but I neberflmarried her. We libed together an’ she had three children by me. got married to a cullud gentm’n down thare, an’ he won’t support de poo dear children, so they cum up 'to their Own father.” _ Judge Peck discharged the prisoner. OOOM- Annual Sale. The annual sale of fancy goods opened at the Woman’s Exchange this morning. A large number of hand- some articles suitable for a Christmas present are on exhibition, and a rare Opportunity to secure beautiful holiday gifts are offered. The exchange will be open afternoons froml unti16 o‘clock this week, and during Christmas week Will be kept open afternoons and evenings from 1 until 10 o’clock. Lost a Brakeman. On the arrival of the down train from Danbury, due here about 5 ‘ p. m., last evening, Conductor Godfrey reported one of his brakemen missing. It seems- that he fell from the moving train between Branchville and Cannons, but did not sustain serious injuries, otherthan several bruises and scratches. He was able to walk back to Branch- ville where he boarded the next train and was taken to his home. 0 Of Interest to Odd Fellows. Our Brothers Lodge, I. 0.0. F. held a regular meeting last evening. Ofl‘i- cers were placed in nomination. The Nprwalk branch of the Odd Fel- lows’ Mutual Aid association held its annual meeting last-evening and elected St. John Merrill and Bradley S. Keith, directors, and Charles H. Wheeler as representative to the legislature meet- ‘ ing to be held in New Haven the first Tuesday in January. A Good-Natured Postmaster. Postmaster Monroe of New Canaan writes to the GAZETTE as follows: “1 wish to thank the person who stole the whip and package" of fruit from my buggy standing in front of the resi- dence of Lewis C. Green, Sunday even- ing, for not taking wraps, blankets and robe.” ' ‘ (iormley Settled. - '1. William Gormley who was under ar-l rest on the charge of intoxication and resistance to an officer while under ar- rest, pleaded guilty to intoxication, this merning, and the other charged was nolled.‘ He was fined $10 and costs amounting to $15.66 which he paid. She don’ gone and. MMEDON’TWANTIT The Hearing on the' Iphn Ho- gan Application for License. The hearing before the County Com- missioners on the remonstrance to the application of John Hogan for a license to sell liquors at the saloon formerly conducted by William McMullen, 'at No. 1 Franklin avenue, which was commenced yesterday morning and adjourned at noon for the commission- ers to view the premises, was continued in the afternoon. ing were Mrs. Mabel Pryer, James J. Scofield and Rev. A. H. Wyatt, all of whom did not think it a proper place for a saloon, the latter stating that to his mind no location was a proper place for a saloon. ._ At the afternoon session W. H. Olm- stead remonstrated for four reasons; Ist. was Residential; 23, Was too con- spicuous; 36, was outside of police pro- tection; 4th, extra police would be necessary and make a heavy expense. Thomas Bradley, obj acted on the score that there was not sufficient po- lice protection. . A. H. Byington, thought that all sa- loons ought to be confined to the busi- ness part of the city, and none licensed on the outskirts. Did not consider this any less suitable than others outside that were licensed, Thought that all saloons ought be so located that they would be under police surveilance. Thomas Hunt, an ex-constable, said that he did not think the place a suit- able one as it was residential; he stated that crowds gathered at that point and used .vile language and created dis- turbances. On cross ex-amination he admitted that although a police officer he had neglected to disperse the crowd. Special Ofiicer Valiant did not con— sider it a suitable place for asaloon, and said that it was more than difficult to enforce the law. ' The attorney for the remgnstrants then rested their side of the case. ' The attorney for the applicant then examined M. Gray, William Lewis, Thomas Burns and William Buttery, all living near the saloon, who testified to its being a suitable place. At 4 o’clock the hearing was ad- journed until next Monday morning at 10 o’clock. " Ridgefield’s Benefactor. . That town is fortunate which has within its borders such apublic spirited resident as former Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury. Ridgefield has reason to be proud and thankful that his home is there. Not only does he reflect honor on his town, but the town’s in- terests, and his big fortune, enables .him to do many things for his people. The writer has known personally of many kind acts of Governor Louns- bury; of' many charities performed ' quietlyand unostentatiously. His latest generous deed is to present the town a complete set of fire apparatus, a chemi- cal engine and hook and ladder truck. No doubt Ridgefield feels grateful for hope its gratitude will be made mani- fest by the proper care and use of the apparatus.—Ansonia Sentinel. .00 I The 400 lndignant. Chief Bowman of the Stamford police department on Sunday last stopped a number of society people who were the club at Strawberry Hill, Chief Bowman declared that it was a viola- tion of the Sabbath laws, and he threat- ened arrest if the game proceeded. The golf players, several of whom are prominent society people, were indig- nant and they propose to make a test case, Chief Bowman “has previously stopped Sunday sports of all kinds, and he says that the golf players will not be excepted, or be permitted to violate the law. - Deserving of Punishment. A man named Conners living on Bar- bor avenue complained to the police, yesterday, and not Without cause, that he was being almost constantly “had- gered”byagang of young hoodlums who congregate in that neighborhood. Conners is easily tantalized, a fact which the lads seem to be aware of. Unless the nuisance is abated people living in that vicinity will complain and see to it that the Wrongdoers are meted full punishment. .0. Has Resumed. The Congressional Record has re- sumed publication. It is ably edited and the stories are fully as interesting as before its suspension, No mdney is spared in the way of getting the lead- ing men of the country to contribute to its columns. Some of the writers are seemingly as snappish as a bear with cubs. K. of C. lection. At the annual meeting of Catholic Union Council. K.- of C. holden last evening, T. J. Byrnes was elected, G. K. and Alexander Smith, D. 'G. K. The meeting adjourned to meet next Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. I Commissioners Adjourn to Next Monday. ‘ The witnesses examined in the morn- this evidence of his appreciation but we. , ours on Wednesday. . pected to return here the following day. playing golf on the links belonging to '. ,Hibernian Rifles, and Captain Carton, . estate left by his sisters, Mrs. Levi» J. “ NATIONAL anon. f Program warnings Before the Ways and Means Committee. . congressman HillLeaves for Home. Gazu'rTn’s BUREAU, 709 EAST-CAPITOL STREET, WASHINGTON, Duo. 14. . Q Both houses were in session to-day. Three resolutions regarding Cuba were introduced in the Sendte and one in the House. The Senate voted to take up the Immigration bill for a vote on Thursday. ' o o o In the House the veto of the pension bill of Lydia A. Tall, by the President, was hotly discussed, but a two-third’s vote to override the veto failed and so the woman loses her pension. o o 0 Mr. Hale of Maine introduced a con- current resolution in the Senate, which was carried, providing for a holiday recess from December 22d to January 5th, ’97. _ . - ~ 0 o o . The new cepyright bill passed today and now goes to the President. It makes piracy of dramatic and other- similar productions a misdemeanor. " o o o The Ways and Means Committee adopted the following program for tariff hearings to-day: - _ Monday, December 28.—Schedule A, chemicals oils and paints, andschedule H, spirits wines and other beverages. Tuesday, December 29.-—Schedule I, cotton manufactnres, and schedule L, silks and silk jgoods. . Wednesday, Deeember, 30 ~schedule E, sugar and molasses. Thursday, December . 31.——Schedule D, wood and manufactures of, and schedule M, pulp, papers and books. Saturday, January 2.—-Scbedule J, flax, hemp, jute, and manufactures of. Monday, January 4.—Schedule F, to- bacco and manufacture of. Tuesday, January 5.———Schedule G, agricultural products and provisions, including live animals, dairy products, fruits, fish, meats, salt, doc. . Wednesday,§January 6.- Schedule K, Wool. ' . Thursday, January 7,—Mannfactures of wool. - Friday, January 8.— Schedule B, earthenware, glassware, marble and stone. Saturday, January 9.—Sdhe’dule 0, iron and lead ores, metals and-Emanu- facturs of. _ Monday, January 11,—Schedule N, sundries, including buttons, lcoal, gloves, leather and manufactures of ; and free list. Persons who desire to present a writ- ten statement in’respect to any of the schedules may forward the same to the clerk of the committee at any time prior to the closing of the hearings. o o o Consul General Lee is in the city and expects to leave for Havauna on Thursday with his family. He is en- tirely uncommunicative as to Cnban affairsi o o o Congressman E. J. Hill is to leave for Norwalk to-morrow to be present at the wedding of his daughter which oc- He said he ex- ' o o 0 'Senator Platt characterizes Senator Allen’s free silverresolution as “clap- trap.’.’ - To Cuba’s Rescue. A number of men have already gone from Bridgeport to join‘the Cuban in: surgents. A relief association there, headed by 001. T. M. Murphy of the commander of the local company. has sent medical supplies to the insurgents and is soon to give a public benefit. 0 The Fight Declared Off. _ Henry L. Sturdevant of Brookfield, who has been fighting for the $200,000 Sturdevant and Mrs. Angelinh Ferris, is dead. They both left their property to Levi J.'Sturdevant‘. The case will now be withdrawn from the court probably. Unrequited Love. Edward Kinohler, a Bridgeport toys maker, 59 years old, bought a revolver and a box of cartridges yesterday and decided to "end his life because Miss Pauline Beadmeyer of Southport 're- jected his offer of marriage. He was locked up. -— -o>—. Recent Deaths. Helen, widow of the late Joseph Cur- tis, died in Stratford, yesterday, in the - 92d year of her age. p Edna Hart, New Britains oldest resi- dent, died in that placeyesterday. He was born in 1304. . - o . Anti-Lover Crusade. The St. Patrick’s T. A. B. Society of Bridgeport has inaugurated an “anti- lover” crusade. ‘I‘hey visit residences where members are calling on young ladies and force the young men to leave; éAdvertise in the Guerra. r ’ HERE -AND ,‘THERE. An Epitome ofHappenings of Interest to the Public. V Carnered With Scissorsand Pencil. \l -—Carboiiette at Lewis’. D. 5 if To-day is pay day at the Selectmen’s _ office. The Boston Store building is being repainted. Mrs. F. St. John Lockwood is in New York to-day. ' Builder S. B. Wilson is in great Gotham to-day. The Clover Leaf Whist club will meet tomorrow evening. The Weed—Hill wedding takes place to-morrow evening. The members of Co. F will play has- ket ball this evening. Danbury will ask the legislature to amend its city charter. Sch )0] children are anxiously await- ing the holiday recess. A special meeting of the city council will be held this evening. S. M. Latham has been appointed postmaster at Phosnixville. There will be a special meeting of the city council this evening. Fourteen Weary Willies put up at the Hotel Howard last night. . .—-Union beer only is sold at J. H. Gormley’s saloon, on Main street. Company G of Danbury will elect a captain and two lieutenants tomorrow night. . Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bishop were Christmas shopping in New York yes- terday. Kabaosa Encampment, I. O. O. F. will confer the third degree on Thurs— day evening. The annual meeting of St. John’s Lodge, 'F. &-A. M. will be held on Thursday evening. John Hadden one of the proprietors of the Preston House is in New York to'-day on business. District Deputy F. E. Readman in- stalled the ofiicers of Nelson Lodge, at Danbury last night. According to the R. C. calendar the 16th 18th and 19th of this month will be Winter Ember days. . Oliver B. Finch fell from a hayloft at his home in Stamford Sunday night, and broke three of his ribs. The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Stevens was attended from her late home on Tallmadge Hill this afternoon; Mrs; James E. Newkirk will enter- ‘tain a number of whi’st players at her home on Morgan avenue, this evening. Dwyer’s City of Norwalk band met last evening and considered matters pertaining to their forth coming. socia- ble. Another immense flat stone, was con- veyed to-drv from Bates’ monumental yard to the Cowles’ tomb in Riverside avenue. Mrs. Ellen M. Pettit matron of the Danbury hospital, was badly injured by being thrown out of a wagon in that. city yesterday. ” -—o— Norwalk is to have two more superior entertainments in the near future. One the Hospital benefit and the other the Lockwood Hall entertainment“ Pour. WEST The Rev. John H. Carroll will depart on January 16th, on the North German Lloyd line steamer Werra for Europe. On arriving there he will enroll himself among the members of the Pilgrimage to Jerusalem and following the usual custom will carry the stars and stripes to the Holy Land where it will be de- posited in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The banner will be as handsome a one as can be made. It will be of silk with gold trimmings and the date of the Pilgrimage engraved thereon. Other clergymen from New Hork, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware will accompany. Father Car- roll. .0 Mr. llllller Changed His Mind. The Stamford House did not change hands, Saturday, as was previously an- nounced that it would, and the transac- tion is now off as far as Chris. Miller is concerned. The proposed transaction was to close Saturday, when the papers were to be signed and the exchange made. For some reasonor other, how- ever, Mr. Miller had changed his mind and forfeited the $100 posted to bind a, bargain earlier in the week in prefer- ence to assuming prbprietorship. Mr. , Barlow will continue to run the hotel. fStamford‘Advocate. ‘ f _ . .- Anussnsnrsr , The octoroons. John W. Isharn’s ‘fOetOroons,” will be Manager Hoyt’s attraction, on Wed- nesday and Thursday. This entertain- ment is said to be entirely different conception and replete with new ideas in its programme, whichis intelligently carried cut by superior artists. Scenic environments and costuming are ar- tistic and handsome. The company is a large one, consisting of thirty come- dians, high-class specialty artists, dancers, musicians and singers. Prices 10, 20, 30 and 50 cents. The Black Creek. The management of Hoyt’s Theatre will give its patronsa treat in a grand revival of that famous spectacular drama, the. “Black Crook.” This is a reproduction of the' great success achieved by this play in New York City, where it ran to crowded houses for an entire year. The strong features of the “Black Crook” are the grand balletts and European novelties introduced. Clever little Louise Montrose, who - made the hit of her'career in the New York production as Carline, will be seen with this company, which appears next Saturday evening. Corse Payton’s Big Company. The'versatile comedian Corse Payton and the charming and talented actress Miss Etta Reed and a superb company of players will present to the patrons of Hoyt’s Theatre every evening ne' week, _a repertoire of comedies and dramas, mounted and staged with the handsomest scenery and properties ever - seen in our city. Mr. Paytomhas spent $10,000 on these productions and they are guaranteed to be the biggest and most magnificent productions ever given any traveling company at popu- lar prices. The special car that is owned by Mr. Payton is 60 feet long and is used to transport the scenery and properties used in these produc- tions. Every performance is:given in its entirety and it can be safely said that it is the best show that has been seen in our city for the small sum of 10, 20 and 30 cents. Secure seats early as next week’s business at Hoyt’s will be one to be long remembered. Special attention of the ladies is cilled to the Corse Pay- ton adv. in this paper. Editor John Rodemeyer has started the big stone soldier and the owl at Danbury to gossiping again, and they are having a hooty tooty time in the Dispatch. ’ .0. an inniin GAVE LOCATED. The Walls Cover-ed With Picture \Vrit- ing: of Ancient Tribes. Wrivoxs, Mlnn_., Dec. 15.——Tonathan 0339:. one of the first explorers of the fi hwest, makes mention in one of his backs of‘ a large cave, with walls covered with Indian picture writings, near the southern boundary of Minnesota. A Wi- nonarscientist has just located this cave, and it has been thoroughly explored. It is at Lamoille, 16 miles south of here. The entrance to the cave is semicircu- lar, 50 feet wide and 20 feet high. Upon entering, the fact is discovered that the cave is a large room, oblong in shape. This chamber is 100 feet long, running frbm side to side, and about 70 feetin width. The ma arches to a height of near! 25 feet. he we. 5 are foundto 136 aura of Indian writ. gs. Among the figuil'es is that of a. 113m nedfl’y six feet lon’ and well propopti’oned. A space, w j e theyvaterhas prayented poo , e from m‘ , pg lt, gs literally covege‘gvvyl h draw- ‘ s o rad Oons, j led, mu 'a‘ts, : - it ., attlesnakes. b all len “s, ' “ s, b ald'headg anduhostsrcf 0th ”chin: ,. he scares aresb dhd don t the Oil: of . n tribes, mos y Sioux, who lived in' _ \ 'gion for centuries, ‘ A German Scientist Killed. BERLIN, Dec. 15, eAn eXplosion occurred in the Moabit quarter in the liouse of the scientist George Isaac, who was experi- mentingwith the manufacture of acety- lene gas. Isaac and three assistants were killed. It is stated that Emperor William had intended to visit Mr. Isaac’s labora- tory, as his experiments had attractedrthe emperor’s attention. ' . COVERED WITH HUMOR When I was thirteen gears old I began to have sore eyes and ears, an from my ears a humor spread. I doctored with five different skilful doctors, but they did me no good. My disease was Eczema. By this time it had gone all over my head, face. and body. Nobody thought I would live, and would not have but for Concerts Reasons. I used four boxes of CUTICLTRA, five cakes of CUTICURA Soap. and three bottles of CUTchRA Rnsonvnnr. My hair all came out at thabtime, but now it is so thick I can hardly comb it. .I. am sixteen years old, weigh 130 pounds, and nm‘perfectly well. Miss IREAN GRANDEL, Clayton, N. Y. Si-sanr Curr: TaxarnsN1.-—Warm bath! with Cu- ‘ncuuA 80.413. gentle up Iieations of Cnrrcuru (01an merit). and mild doses of urrcuas Rnsonvsxr, greatest of humor cures. - Sold throughout the w . ' . . . ‘ . .: SOAP. 25c: stonvsis'r. (it'll: ”Id!" 0:1. Cglr'gtirliz" $030. Aim Crisis. Conn. Sole Frown. Boston. ”- “ flow to Cure Every Skin Humor," mailed free. CHEAP FUEL Owing to many of the factories having been shut down, we have a large accumu- lation of first class coke. We offer the same during the [month of December 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- ryingin. , - / »_ "I! "Willies estimator-1 from anything similar, being orginal in. DON’T; MISS-THEM. . The LatestAds. Received. Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For-the People. FOR SAL E. FOB SALE—Benedict. Norwalk newsde 1- at is selling an excel] t ’ ' a and Hdlder for 25c. Call andnsegftlmtmlilmgfen 10 mm . o RENE—Five rooms on fi ' T location. $10 per month fortitmgglorfarioilog Apply to S. .8. WILSON, Builder, 92 Wall street orwalk. dli-tf ' Central National Bank. NORWALK, CONN“ Dec. 11, 1896. NOTICE The annual meeting oflhe Stockh - ers of this bank for the electionong Directors will be held at the bankir. : rooms on Tuesday, January 12th, 1'94"... Polls open from 11 a. m. to 12 m WM. A. CURTIS, (‘Afl‘lilii’ll'u ANNUA T ,..~ :u’ is . . if at! ’ t". T: £1. " 9-3: I. 5‘, .s' .' . ‘e "a #1 -'i V1.“ ‘ r‘sNCY GOODS Woman’s Exchange now open. Afternoons from I to 6 ‘ o’clock, this week, ‘ _ AND ' Afternoons and Evenings X mas Week,from l to lo o’clock- HOYT’S THEATRE Wed. and Thurs. Dec. l6 and I7. JOHN w. ISHAM’S “OCTOROO’N S ’.’ A Two-Season Success. IAIIITH, MELODY, MEHRIMEHT, Vocalists Headed by B E S S. l E L E E 40 The Great American Soprano. HENRY JACKSON, Tenor. ' . ° Not a dull moment; No displeasing feature. MB. and MRS. TOM MCINTOSH. PRICES : —— IO, 20, 30 and 500. Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s sto r'es Hoyt’s Theatre, - Saturday Ev’ng., Dec. 19. The Master Work of Sp sci acular Remancel aileron. In Four Adts and Sixteen Tableaus. 2—Bewitching, Lovely Premiers—2 25—Exceptionally Beautiful Coryphecs—Ezs Ca1- Loads of Sumptuous Scenery. Tons of Massive Armor. 4 3—Grand Ballets—3 A Host of European Specialties; undreds of Panama Costumes. . - rlhe Posrtively Unexcelled Transformation Scene: Prices, - 25’ 50’ and 75C- Seats at Plaisted’s 8; Pinneo’s. H Cyt’s T h ‘eatre. ONE ,1 SOLID WEEK, oonhrncmo ' Monday, Dec. 21. THE VERSATILE COMEDI AN, ' Corse Payton, Supported by the Charming Talented Ac ress. Miss Etta. Reed, and a company of recognized players in a grand repertorre of comedies and dramas. Cut This Out. .................................................... ; ‘ and thisrcoupon will entitle any : ; c lady to the best reserved seatyif : : . presented at the Reserved Seat ; : Sale before MONDAY-‘TNIGHT, at : : — 7 oclock. ' . -' Opening Bill-J! he Parisian Princess. Specral Sovenir Matinees. , ' Wendesday, Friday and Saturday. Prices. 10,20and 300. Matinee Prices. 103 Reserved Seats, 20c. Sale opens Saturday Dec. 12. at box office. Seats at Plaisted’s dc Pinneo's. oio TIN sour AT A BARGAIN. out it turns ' orrlc comm, SPECIALTIES, onus:- r'nn SALE:
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