Vol. VII Whole No. 1559 THE ONLY EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAILY IN THE WORWALKS. Norwalk, Conn, Thursday Evening, February 25, gr I 897. Price One Cent ' STILL SEARCHING. Officer Walter Hall Again Visits the Scene of the Mur- I I der and Looks for . Fuda’s Knife. His Labors Are as Yet Unsuccessful. FIIDA NOT A SUICIDE. The autopsy of the murdered Italian woman. Carmela Fuda, indicated that two of the wounds upon her person had been made by a knife or stiletto. As no weapon of this kind has been found upon Fuda, for his accomplice, Imapassino, the police are of the opin- ion that if used, the knife or stiletto was thrown away by the murderer after killing Carmela. With this in view. Oflicer Walter Hall yesterday made another visit to the scene of the murder and went carefully over the ground 4 in search of such a weapon. He examined the ground above the tracks where the foot prints of Fuda and Carmela were found in the snow and he went down upon the rail- road tracks and searched the banks up- on each side of the rails, but his labors were in'vain, no trace of a knife or stiletto being found. Notwithstanding that his search proved fruitless, Officer Hall will continue his search for the supposed weapon. It is quite probable that if Fuda or Imapassino used a knife or stiletto they'carried it away 'with them, and after reaching Stamford made away with it. Imapassino having become aware that he was suspected, and endeavoring to escape into Canada, would naturally dispose of any knife or stiletto he may have had on the night of the brutal mur- der.Fuda, too,would have disposed of a knife the same as he did his hatchet, which was later found in the snow some distance from where the body of Car- mela was found. ‘ V , Chief Vollmer yesterday visited the state’s attorney at Stamford relative to procuring the extradition papers for Fuda and Imapassino, which he will take to Governor Cooke for his signa- ture and then to Governor Black, of New York, at Albany. for his accept- ance, after which he will go to Buffalo, ’and then to New York afterdmapassino and Fuda. He will probably return to" South Norwalk with his prisoners the first part of next week. After visiting the state’s attorney Chief Vollmer' searched for and ob- tained more evidence against the two men, which will be [1st at their trial. No report has as yet been received from Professor Moses C. White, of Yale, as to whether he found any of Fuda’s cuticle under the finger nails of the murdered woman, by means of the microscope. If he does succeed in findmg this important evidence, it will probably not :be disclosed until the trial :of the accused. The South Norwalk police are still active in the case, and further and 1m- portant evidence may be secured at any moment. . A rumor was started upon the streets last night, and again this morning, to ‘ the effect that the-murderer Fuda had committed suicide 'in his cell in the Toombs. The report is unfounded. Fuda is alive and well and is quietly awaiting the requisition that will bring him to South Norwalk, to face the I charge of murder. , ‘ Charles Wright Retires. Charles Wright, who for a number of ' years has been night operator of the 10- cal central office of the S. N. E. Tele- phone company, resigned this morning. Mr. Wright has been a most successful operator for the reason that he was patient, obliging and capable, and his many friends will wish him success 1n whatever field he enters. Rejected. In the Senate yesterday the resolution incorporating the Rowayton Oyster Company, unfavorably reported upon by the committee on incorporations, was . rejected. ’ EMMAH_KIE__SUGIETY. GiveTheir Fourteenth Annual Entertainment at Miss ' Baird’s Institute. Living Pictures and an Art Exhibition. Last night in the School Hall was given the fourteenth annual entertain- ment of the Emmahke Society of Miss Baird’s Institute. The young ladies took great pleasure in 1nviting their friends and in prepar- ing a program which their audience seemed highly to appreciate. It con- sisted of Living Pictures and an Art Exhibition. The ingenuity of the audience was exercised in guessing the names of the White House ladies represented in the Living Pictures, each of which was described in original rhyme by Miss Rose Mane Newcomb; and, in the sec- ond part of the program, in determin- ing what paintings were indicated by the Art Collection. The ones making the highest number of correct guesses were awarded prizes. On the list of “ [‘he Ladies of the White House,” Mr. Howard Bloomer won the prize: and in the “Art Collec- tion,” Mr. Samuel Partridge was the lucky guesser. A piano solo was skills fully rendered by Mrs.’1mogene Ather- ton,and a delightful vocal solo was giv- en by Miss Rose Marie Newcomb. Dancing and refreshments followed. The program was rendered by mem- bers of the Emmahke Society alone. Miss Newcomb of Boston, Miss Ather- ton of Bridgeport, Miss Levy of Brook- lyn, Miss Shoenberger of Chicago, Miss Prescott of Webster, Mass, Miss Hand of Baltimore, Miss Blacker of Marristee, Michigan, Miss Stevens of Wallingford, and the Misses Wightman and Seibel, both of New York. 1% Q RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. An important Meeting of Grace' Church Parish Held. .A well attended meeting of the.Grace church parish was held last evening to 'take action on the resignation of the, for the past six years rector of the parish, Rev. S. H. Watkins. Alt-er some discussion it was Lvoted that Mr. Watkins be asked to recon- sider his resignation, and a committee was appointed to wait upon Mr. Wat- kins and advise him of the action of the parish. The committee acted as instructed, but Mr. Watkins refused to change his mind in the matter, and the committee reported back his determination to the parish. It was then voted that his resignation be accepted, and a committee was ap- pointed to draft suitable resolutions. A committee was also appointed, consisting of W. H. Smith, A. C. Gold- ing, Robert Van Buren, Carl A. Hars- trom and W. F. Bishop to secure a rector or “supply” for the church. ___4 The Sick. The condition of W. H. Swords is re- ported as being slightly better this morning. Mrs. George WardSelleck was if anything slightly more comfortable to- day. George Shellhoos’ condition remains about the same with little hopes of his recovery. Alfred Knapp’ s condition remains about the same. Captain Isaac Stevensfis reported as being seriously ill. -____'._..__. Convicted of Burglary. Max Lowenstein the last and the youngest of the Brooklyn gang of bur- glars, was found gu1lty in the criminal Superior court yesterday of the bar- glary of the residence of Harrison Hallett in Fairfield a few months ago, and Judge Baldwin gave him one year in the state prison. The stolen goods were pawned in Brooklyn, andithis led to the apprehension of the thieves. Pensions. Original—Alonzo Kinney, Noroton Heights. Restoration and reissue— Lewis F. Ward, Noroton Heights. Original widows’, etc—Jennie Geddes, Silvermine. Revolutionary war,special act, daughter of Isaac WaY, Bridgeport. ——~—~————< ¢ ‘ Water Boxes. If the party sending to this office a communication relating to hydrants, will send his oraher name, not for pub- lication but as a guarantee of good faith, the letter w1ll be published, All anonymous communications are con- signed to the'waste basket." . was no other alternative. NATIONAECAPITAL Fears Expressed That Presi- dent-elect McKinley is More Seriously Ill Than the Bulle- tins from Dan- ton IIIIII'. cate. Both Houses of Congress Considering~ Ap- propriation Bills. 0 Gaznrrn’s BUREAU, I 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, , WASHINGTON. FEB. 24. ) DEAR Gaznrrnz— Both Houses of Congress are still floundering in the mazes of annual appropriation bills. 0 o o The Ohio delegation in Congress, do not hesitate to express a fear that Presi- dent-elect McKinley is really more seriously indisposed than the public bulletins from Canton indicate. Al- though in the prime of life and of a 1'0. bust constitution, he has been under the most tremendous physical and men- tal strain, since his election, without a let-up until his physician ordered hisw seclusion. His life of rigid regularity, sobriety and healthful, activity, is relied upon to carry him safely through his present threatened breakdown in physical vigor. o o o The various chapters of the Connecti- cut D. A. R. gave a delightfulreception at the Riggs house yesterday afternoon, from 5 until 7. The State Regent, Mrs. Kinney,"’and the Vice President General, Mrs. E. J. Hill, together with the Regents of the State chapters, re- ceived the guests in the private parlors of the hotel, and during the afternoon fully a thousand paid their respects to the Connecticut Daughters. 0 ‘ o o , TheSenate committeeon apprOpries tions inserted to-day in the sundry civil bill an item appropriating $25,000 for establishing a fog horn and light on the New Haven Breakwater, 'and a lighthouse at the entrance to the bar- bor. Authority is also given in the amendment to make contracts requir- ing $50,000 more. 0 o o The Senate has called upon Secretary Olney for the letters of Counsul Gen- erale as to imprisoned Americans in Cuban prisons. o o 0 According to custom, the President has issued a proclamation calling an extra session of the United States’ Sen-‘ ate, to convene at 12 o’clock, March 4-. o o 0 President Candidate Bryan isfdue in this city to- night. THE WHEELINEN’S ”CONTEST The Last Day ln.Which to Hand in Ballots. The contest for the Gazn'rrn’s inaug- ural trip closes to-night at 8 o’clock, and all ballots must be handed in at this ofice by that hour. The votes will be counted and the name of the winner announced in ,to- morrow’s issue. Death of Charles F. Osborn. Charles F. Osborn died at his resi- dence on East avenue at an early hour this morning aged about 79 years. The deceased was born in Norwalk in what is known as the Broad River district. He went to New York in early life and succeeded in accumulating a large for- tune in the real estate business. About forty years ago he removed to Norwalk which place he has since made his home. His second wife and one son, Olarg ence, survive him. The» deceased was a devout Episcopalian and for a long time was vestryman and treasurer of St. Paul’s church. At the time of his death he was a vestrymau of Grace church, to which society he contribu- ted in a liberal manner. Universally respected, Norwalk in his death loses a good citizen. A Sad Parting. Irene Walters, 13 and Fred Walters, 10, children of Mrs. M Walters, a wid- ow, were taken before Judge Hubbell, this morning, having been placed under arrest by Chief Bradley on the charge of general neglect, etc. The bo'ywas sent to the State Industrial school for boys at Meriden and the girl to the Girls’ Industrial school at Middletown. There was an affecting scene at the ‘parting of the mother and children, the mother fainting away and frightening the children who thought she was dying. It seemed hard to part them but there MR8 CLARK QUITS. WIII Probably Drop Her Suit' Against Commodore Francis Burritt. An Order ofthe Court Not Compiled With. In all probability the sensational suit of Mrs. Alice Clark, against Commo- dore Francis Burritr. of yachting fame, is at an end. Yesterday morning in the Superior co‘iirt Attorney John J. Walsh, who with Judge DeForest and Attorney John H. O’Rourke of Bridge: port is interested in the defence of Commodore Burrilt, filed a motion for a judgment in the case because 'of the non-compliance of the plaintiff with an order of Judge Ralph Wheeler, given a week ago last Tuesday. At that time the defendant was ready to have the case go to the jury,and had his witnesses in court. but Attorney Olmstead,'counsel for Mrs. Clark, 'of- feted the' court a certificate from his physician to the effect that the attorney was'unable to stand the strain of the trial. The continuance was granted on condition that the plaintiff pay the sum of $25 to the . defendant within one week to reimburse him for the money he had expended in summoning his witnesses to court. In the event of the failure of the plaintiff to comply with the request, the court ordered that the 'case be stricken from the docket. The order has not been complied with and it was for thisreason that the motion for a judgment was filed yesterday morning. The latter is simply a mat- ter of form and it is expected that the move will not be contested to-morrow, the day set for a hearing. ‘ When the adjournment of the case was asked for last week it was currently reported about the court room that the case would never reach trial. It was whispered that the plaintiff would not pay the amount ordered by the court, and her failureto do so would let the ..case be dropped. The predictions made at that time have been confirmed. It was understood that the defence tothe suit, which was an action to recover over. $11,000 for board money [and money alleged to have been loaned Commodore Burritt, would be that. the plaintiff was simply trying to blackmail tthe defendant and for some months past skilled detectives have been at work looking up the record of the widow. Asa result cab drivers from HartfordfiiiNew Haven and Budgeport were in cdfirt in force last week to tes- - tify what they knew concerning her past. The institution of the suit against Commodore Burritt created a big sen- sation throughout the state. Many were acquainted with the plaintiff when she resided in Bridgeport, and all sporting men and'those interested in yachting circles were well acquainted with the defendant. The suit is based on a note which the plaintiff alleges was given to her by Commodore Burritt. When the matter was rehearsed on a preliminary motion a few weeks ago, the defendant’s answer to the allegation, createdla:sen- nation. Commodore Burritt’s counsel claimed that the note for $3, 000, which the plaintiff alleges she holds, was un- lawful and illegal, inasmuch as it was given through an agreement that the 'couple were to live together. As Com- modore Burritt is a married man this agreement, of course, could not hold. Mrs. Thomas Mason is seriously ill at her home on Harbor avenue. The F. M. N. T. will meet at the home of Miss Maud Bush on Summer street, to-night. The propeller .Vulcan came up last night. She is running on the route in place of the “C1ty” which is laid up in New York for repairs. Owing to the illness of Mrs. W. A. Curtis and Mrs. Dexter Hitch- cock, the Pine Ledge Whist club will meet on Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. George W. Cram on East avenue. The Main Street Whist club met at the home of Miss Gertrude. Peck last night. The first prizes were won by Mr. James Hall and Mrs. S. K. Stanley. The consolation prizes were awarded to Giles Gregory and Miss Weaver. A drive whist party was held at the home of David M. Platt on Union Park, last evening. There were four tables of players. The first prizes were won by “Will” Half of this city and Miss Jennie Rood of South Norwalk. The consolation prize was awarded to Miss Daisy Williams. —All the. Successful Merchants of I this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE. PRES DENT MCKINLEI WILL BE INAUGURATED AT WASHINGTON ON MARCH 4 DO YOU WANT TO BE THERE? IF YOU AREA NEHBERIDF A WHEEL CLUB YDII AIIE ELIGIBLE TD 60 AT TIIE IiAZETTE’S EXPENSE I IIIISTLE FDII VOTES AND WIN.~ . President William McKinley, of Ohio, will be inaugurated at Washington, D. C, on the 4th of March. Extensive prep- arations are now being made‘lfo make the civic and military parade the largest ever seen in the capital city. Thousands of visitors from all over the United States wil v. be present to witness the grand spectacle . V Would you like to be present and see the great sight 2 If so, and are a member of any wheel club in Fairf’ifgl'd" County, you are eligible to contest f01 the EVENING GAZETTE’S ,2, free excursion ticket to Washington. OUR. PROPOSITION. The EVENING GAZETTE will p1 esent to the member of any wheel club in Fairfield County receiving the highest number of votes, at free ticket to Washington and return on the occasion .‘K of President McKinley’s inauguration. WHO ARE ELIGIBLE. No one can contest for the EVENING GAZEI‘TE’S ticket‘unless‘ a member of some wheel club in Fairfield County. Anyone connected with this office, either dire 3tly or indirectly, is 5.52 barred, and votes sent 1n for any employee, or for any relative of an employee, will not be counted. THE VOTING. The winner will be determined by a vote of the readers of the EVENING GAZETTE, the voting will close at 8 o’clock p, m. I, - Thursday, February 25th, lbw, nounced 011 Friday, February 26. and the result to be an A, In order to facilitate the voting and for the convenience Of the voters the official ballot below will be printed in these columns every day, which is to be cutout, and the prank lines filled' 111 by the voter,_pith the name of the candidate, the club Of which he is « a member, and his address, and sent to the GAZETTE office. I mmmmmmsmwwmmmmyfi INANGNRATEDN OF MeKINNEY. g - . S . 3‘ Address . MARCH 4th, I897 I nmwmmwmmmwmmnmmn EVENING -:- GAZETTE’S -:- FREE -1- TICKET. THE VOTE. ., Name nearssmwnmwwmmm Club George E. Allen, Alpha ..................................... . ......................... -. ........... 200 William A. Wheeler, Twin City .......... . ................... ': ....... . .......... ........... . 1290 R. F. Cotter, Alpha ........... . ................................... ..................... 1152 Leo Davis, Twin City. ..................... .. .......... ... ....... ...... ..~. ....... :12 William Gunther, Orien‘t...’ .................... ...... .......... :9 Thomas F. Dunn, Twin City........ ................. ..... ................ . 12. Frank Smith, Orient ..................... . ................. ....... . ...... . .............. '. ' 5&1IIIOI.nDF‘IOO'I'IOIOIQOOOII.IIII-IOIII 6 Ernest C. Fleet, Twin-City..." 1, 4:.
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