' t will the poor girl do?——Washing-» whe . likeness of the fair Mary. HE VEN. THE ONL Y EIGHT-PAGE ONE-CENT DAN. YIN THE WORWALKS. Vol. VII ‘Whole No. 1600. Nor-walk, Conn., Monday Evening, April 26, 1897. in Price One Cent NATIONMAPITAL _ Mrs. McKinley Kisses _a Con- necticut School Boy. interesting News From the City of Wash- ington. GAZETTE’S BUREAU, ) 709 EAST CAPITOL STREET, r WASHINGTON. APRIL 25. l A delegation of gray uniformed, youngsters from a military institution at Montclair,N.J.,visited the White House at an hour when Mrs. McKinley was receiving her friends. Obtaining per- mission to pay their respects, they shook hands gravely and proudly with the sweet-faced lady, all excepting one, a handsome little fellow by the name of McCutcheou, the smallest of the party, whose nattygray clothes fitted him .to perfection. Mrs. McKinley drew him to her when he held out his hand. “I think I shall have to kiss you,” she said, “you’re such a nice-looking boy,” and kiss him she did. . While the Oadets were writing their several names in the register of visitors kept by Mr. Morgan, the Treasurer Of the United States, at his office in the Treasury building. the teacher told the story about Mrs. McKinley and the lad, and opposite the signature, “N. Mc- Cutcheon, Greenwich, Conn.,” the Treasurer has inscibed, “Mrs. McKin- ley kissed this boy to-day.” o o O Forty thousand pounds of smoke- less powder is to be purchased by the army, and the price to be paid will not be less than one dollar a pound. This quantity of powder is re- quired for the gun target practice this summer and must be delivered .within two months. 0 o o The New York Naval Reserves are anxious to have. some of the sw1ft tor- pedo boatsl of the navy assigned them for practical work this summer in Long Island Sound and up the Hudson, and have applied to the :department to have - one or two detailedlfor their use. 0 o o The American Society of Religous Education celebrated its eighth anni- versary to-night. Mr. Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court presided. o o 0 Mrs. Platt, wife of Senator Thomas C. Platt has again been very ill at her apartments in the Arlington Hotel, and the Senator and members of the family are constant in their attendance. The Senator will be obliged to abandon his intention to go to New York with._\ the President’s party to-morrow. ‘ O 0* o I The major portion of the United States army and militia that are to par- ticipate in the Grant Memorial ceremo- nies,ileft here this evening. The con- tingent included a light horse .battery with horses, and the Marine band, and were followed on a later train by the Washington Light Infantry, the Mount Pleasant Junior Fife and Drum corps and thelEmmet (i not (ls. ' 0' - u ' 0 The sub-committee expects to report the completed tarifi' bill to the full com- mittee on Thursday; and to the Senate ‘ onSaturday. If thi‘sbe done the bill will be taken up in the Senate on'Mon- day. " . 0 0 0 Charles M.. Needham postmaster at Somers and F.G.Dennison at Mansfield depot have resigned. o o 0 There are three candidates for the Darien post ofiice, William Ballard, J o- seph Mather and George W- Clock. Mr. Ballard is supported by the town committee and Representative Hill will probably recommend his appoint- meat. Tried Other .Houses. It is learned that the thieves who en- tered the residences of James H. Hoyt and H. L. Hubbell last Friday night also attempted to gain entrance into the houses of C. N. Wood and George C. Lockwood. At the former place nip- pers were tried on the key of the back door, but a bolt, prevented the door from being opened. Wants Rolling. As the summer season is soon to Open at Dorlon Point. Captain Ike should send the road roller down and roll the roadleading to that popular resort. It is in a bad condition at present, but a few applications of the roller would make it one of the finest drives in town. .’_________.. Referred to Editor Rodemeyer. Two 'Pennsylvania men loved the same girl, and one of them solved the male portion of the problem by killing his rival and committing suicide. But ton Post. . ' !\ WHIRL was. The Biggest Bicycle Day of the“ Season Yesterday. The Greatest Outing Enjoyment of Spring- tide Annals. Bicycles owned the Twin Cities yes- terday. Never in the wheeling annals of the town were there so many wheels seen on the city streets, at the shore re— sorts and along suburban roads. From daylight until dark aid the devotees of the “silent steed” keep up- their going and coming, and even until long after the‘lamps were lit there was no cessa- tion of the recreation. The glorious weather, a lingering of spring in the lap of summer, so to speak called out every man, woman and child to enjoy their favorite sport during the day. And so it was that though the dust was ankle deep on the highways, though the sun took on the heat of mid-summer and though there might have been better days, all the world was awheel. A GAZETTE reporter rode to Dorlon Point and passed hundreds of wheels going and coming. On the Green were encountered four riders from New Jer- sey 'who were speeding away towards Bridgeport. At Compo Point scores of wheelmen were met, taking a first snifl of the fresh sea breeze. In Saugatuck one of the handsomest sights on the read was witnessed. The American Wheel club of Bridgeport had enjoyed a run to South Norwalk, and upon their start for home the club was joined by the Twin City wheelmen of Norwalk, and theiRamblers of Bridgeport who had also made a run to the N orwalks. men, making a most impressive sight as they dashed over the Saugatuck car- riage bridge. Both the Bridgeport and American clubs’ members were attired in new club uniforms. The former were of a dark green melton cloth, while the Americans had a light drab suit with blue jerseys. The girls, too, made a good showing yesterday. as they rode about on their shining wheels. The N orWalk riders rode in all direc- tions, some going to New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford and Tarrytown. In fact it was a great day for wheels. 0 ODD FELLOWS. The Seventy-eighth Anniversary of the in- troduction into America Cele- brated To-day. The seventy-eighth anniversary Of the introduction of Odd Fellowship into America will be celebrated by Odd Fel- lows to-day. *‘ The Order of Odd Fellows was estab- lished in America by Thomas Wildey, who came over from London in 1817. Wildey was born in London on January 15, 1782, and at the age of twenty-one years was initiated into the English branch of the order, which is styled the Manchester Unity of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He settled in Baltimore, and soon sought out a few straggling Odd Fellows who had pre- ceded him. On April ‘19, 1819, at the “Seven Stars” Inn, on Second street, with “five others, an organization was effected, and a'charter asked and ob- tained from the Manchester Unity, the first lodge being known as Washington Lodge, No. 1. The present member- ship of the American branch is 900,000, the Rebekah branch, founded by Vice President Colfax, numbering 250,000 members. The order paid $4,000,000 in relief to its members and their families during the past year. " Injured in a Runaway. Representative Dr. Charles Rowell and wife were seriously injured in a runaway accident in Stamford yester- day afternoon. Mrs. Rowell had two ribs injured and it is feared is injured internally. Dr. Rowell was severely out about the head and is badly bruised. The accident was due to the horse be- ing frightened by a trolley. Better Look Out. . It will be a cemetery day in the office ‘of the Bridgeport Telegram, should Dr. Mary Walker see the picture pub- lished in this morning’s issue as beings BITTEN BY CANINES. The three clubs comprised over 125 ' Saturday afternoon. about 390. <-’ _» ‘ * ~ Dogs Open the Season by Bit- _ ing Young Men and Children. Wil the Animals he Killed? Little Mattie Flynn a lad living on Taylor avenue had a sad experience with a canine near Malmo’s: market in what is known as “the hollow” at South Nor-walk, Saturday evening. Mattie is about 12 years of age and in company with an older lad visited Mal- mo’s market at about 8:30 o’clock. At the time a number of boys were making it lively about the street tOOting horns and making other noises that attracted the attentiOn 'of little Mattie and he went out on to the walk. As he did so a dog jumped upon and fastened its fangs in the poor boy’s face puncturing the check in several places but making no lacerations. Some one ran to the lad’s assistance and drove the dog off. I It is said that it belongs to a party living and this is not the first instance in which he has bitten children. Dr. L. M. Allen was summoned and he treated’the wounds and later the boy was able to proceed to his home. The doctor anticipates no serious results. The parents of the boy will, however, it is believed, insist on the dog being killed. Yesterday as Frank Ortel of Orchard street was taking an outing on~ his wheel a vicious dog ran after him and succeeded in fastening his teeth in Mr. Ortcl’s leg, and it was only by consider- able dexterity that he, Ortel, was not thrown from his wheel andfurther bit- ten by the’fdog. ' The wounds. were ’cauteri‘zed but it did not prevent Mr. Ortel from getting mad at the dog. Isn’t it negrly the season of the year that all dogs be muzzled. .._..-_—_—-——- To Break Sod. Next Thursday evening at 5:45 o’clock, the congregation of the Methodist church, South Norwalk, will assemble at the site of the old church, and each and all will be given an oppor- tunity to use a spade, shovel or hoe in breaking the sod for the placing of a foundation upon which is to rest the proposed new and more modern church edifice. The occasion promises to be a memorable one in the history of the so- ciety. ' The Only Record. A correspondent enquired of a local journal Saturday, the date of the blow- ing down of the Norwalk Methodist church,- and the information. could nol’l be furnished. Had he consulted the files of the GAZETTE he Would have as- certained that it occured on Friday morning, February 10th, 1860. It might be well to remember that the files of the GAZETTE contain the only history of the happenings in the town of Norwalk from ‘1818 down to the present day. _ His Case Nolled. § It was an unfortunate circumstance that led up to the arrest of James Cook at the time James Steeb, an old offender was placed in limbo. It was very much in ev1dence that Cook was in no wise guilty of wrong-doing and the prose- cuting attorney recognizing the fact, asked that a nolle be granted which re- quest was promptly acquiesced in by the judge. ' Lucky 34,585. The holder of ticket No. 34,585 is en- titled to the bicycle which was drawn for at the Boston Store, last Saturday evening. The machine is anxiously awaiting a claimant. It is a beauty, and the winner will coincide when he or she has it in his or_' her possession. Large Confirmation Class. Bishop Adams, of Easton, Pm, con- firmed a class of between thirty and forty at St. Paul’s church yesterday. The ceremony was very impressive and was witnessed by a large congregation ofpeopl-e. 0. Barn Burned. ' A barn belonging to Edward Lucy Of Silver Mine was burned o theground '1 me. loss. was partially covered by an insurance of , 2 MRS. HAVENS DEAD. Stamford’s oldest inhabitant Passes~ Away in her Ninety-Seventh Year. Born in Beekman Street, New York, When _ John Adams Was President. Mrs. Catherine Cebra Havens,widow of Rensselaer Havens and daughter of Orange and Elizabeth Cebra- Webb, died in Stamford yesterday morning,in the ninety-seventh year of her age. Mrs. Havens retained her mental faculties remarkably well for one of her great age, and her health was ex- ceptionally good. Mrs. Havens was probably the oldest inhabitant of Stamford,having celebrat- e her ninety-sixth birthday three fonths ago. She was born in Beekman stieet, New York, Jan. 25, 1801, a little more thana year after Washington’s death and two months before the inan- guration of Jefferson, so that she has lived under every Presidential adminis- tration except one. She was the second wife of Rensselaer Havens, prominent in New York as shipping merchant early in the century. He fitted out at his own expense a privateer “General Armstrong,” whichfplayed an impor- tant part in the war of 1812. The “Arm- strong” was scuttled by Capt. Reed in 1814, after a strong but ineffectual re- sistance to the attack of three British vessels. The. latter had on board troops intended for the army under Gen. Pack- enham, defeated! by Jackson at New Orleans. It has been said that, had the British vessels not stopped to engage the Yankee, these reinforcements would have arrived in time to take part in this important battle, the result of which practically decided the war. Mr. Hav- ens was one of the fathers of the pub- lic school system of New York city, and served for sixteen years as a school trustee. He had ten children, his second‘wife being the mother of eight. v Mr. Havens died in 1854. During her later years, Mrs. Havens lived with her daughter, Mrs. K. E. Havens. Her other surviving children are two sons, one of whom lives in San Francisco and the other in Milwaukee. One of her daughters was the wrfe of the late Rev. S. B. S. Bisscll of Nor- walk, father of Mrs. LeGrand Lock- wood of Stamford. Mrs. Havens had nineteen grandchildren and about twenty-five greatgrandchildren. She was a-member of the Presbyter' ian Church. and heard the first sermon preached by Rev. Gardiner Spring, D. D.,in the old Brick Church of New York, of which her husband was an elder for thirty years. Peter Was Found and Fined. Peter Reynolds of New Canaan came to town Saturday for.as he averted, the purpose Of getting his teeth filled. In- cidentally hefilled his “tank” with the result that he was arrested for being intoxicated. This morning he was fined $3 which he paid to the court and was discharged. And he scooted for the land of Canaan. .0. Family Dumped Out. A Silvermine man while driving home last night with his family was run into by a team coming from an op- posite direction. The occupants of the former turnout were thrown out and the wagon badly wrecked, but fortu- nately no other injuries 'resulted. No thanks to the parties who caused. the accident. Mr. Van Buren’s Horses Run Away. ‘A team of horses driven by Frank Van Buren became frightened at a Tramway car near Gregory’s Point yes- terday and ran away. The occupants of the vehicle we‘re'thrown out but 03- caped serious injury. The vehicle was badly wrecked. ——-—<+>————- Vags SetFree. - Four individuals were taken before Judge Huobell this morning on the charge of vagrancy. After listening to their tale of woe the Judge, in his kind- heartedness, gave them an opportunity to proceed on‘ their journeyings but with the admonition that they leave town with decorous but rapid celerity. O. The Mission. The two weeks mission opened at St. Mary’sfichurch yesterday. Masses will be celebrated during the week at 5 and 8:30 a. m. Services will also he held at 3:30 and 7:30 o’clock every day during the week, for women only. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Williams are vis- iting friends ,inZStepney. HERE AND THERE. An Epitome of Happenings or Interest to the Public. Garnered with Scissors and Pencil. Mrs. J. E. Bennet is visiting friends‘ in Danbury. Our Brothers Lodge, I. O. O. F. will meet tO-night. , —Ascpticon tooth DOWder is for sale by H. Glendenning & Co. a 20—6t. Yesterday was the 78th anniversary Of Odd Fellowship in America. Thomas Hyde has broken ground for his proposed new house on Wilton ave- nue. ‘ Theodore Havemeyer, the head of the great sugar trust, died at 3 o’clock this morning. The Tramway company are macad- amizing between their tracks on the Westport road to-day. Four bicyclists from New Jersey passed through town yesterday morning en route for Bridgeport. ‘-A. H. Hoyt& SI. n will give away $50 in gold, Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. Shoes at lowest prices. Se- cure a coupon and perhaps $50 in gold. Captain Joseph Crossman is building a commodiou» boatlhouse near his new home on Jennings’ place. The Gas company has a gang of men at work to-day, repairing leaks in the gas main on Westport avenue. Services were held in the Cranbury chapel last eVening. They were con- ducted by brethren from this city. ‘ A K. of C. council will be instituted at Ritlgefield this afternoon. Members of the local council expect to be present. The board of school visitors ask that the select-men furnish them with a meeting-room. The request seems to be a reasonable one. —Haviug severed my connection with A. Goldberg, I am prepared to furnish my old customers with the latest styles in spring millinery. Mrs. Fawcett, 115 Main str est. a 21—tf A reception will be given Rev. F. A. Scofield of the Methodist church, next Wednesday evening. An excellent pro— gramme has been arranged for the occa- sion. The first shoot of the season of the Narorr a‘ie Gun c‘ub took place at Greg - ory’s Point, Saturday afternoon. The honors seem to have been pretty evenly divided. ' ~ A two weeks mission service was opened in St. Mary’s church yesterday. The mission is being conducted by'Jes- uit priests. This week the services will be for women only. Mrs. John H. Kennoy is convales- cent of a seven week’s illness. Her husband, policeman Kenney, who has also been on' the sick list for some days expects to resume his duties to-night. The! steamer Isabel will leave the steamboat wharf at South Norwalk to- morrow morning, at 7:30 o’clock, with excursionists who intend witnessing the Grant tomb dedication ceremonies. Miss Lillie Farrell, a graduate of the New Haven Normal school was at her rell has secured a lucrative position in _ the Rockwell school at New Britain. Mr. O. B. Robinson,a Railway Postal clerk between Boston and New York spent Sunday with brother Simeon R. Keith Ofthis city. Robinson has been offered aposition in China in connec- tion with the government railway. There is $50 in gold awaiting the holder ofalucky ticket which will be on Wall street next Thursday evening. You have quite a number 'of hours in which to secure a chance. But see to it that you are not too late. —Prof. M. S. Bosen, the welt-known oculist Optician, can be consulted at his office in the parlor of the City Hotel, South Norwalk, Tuesdays, from 9 o. m. t08 p. m. Eyesexamined free. f 5t. The horse recently purchased by A. Avison from Adams Bros. became frightened on Cross street this morning and succeeded in breaking the shafts of the wagon, by throwing himself be- tween a post and a telegraph pole in‘ front of the residence of W'. E. Mont- gomery. Had the animal not been hitched to the post a good item would . proliab! y have been tarnished. home in this city yesterday. Miss Far- . drawn at A.H. Hoyt & Son’s shoe store DON’T MISS ‘ THEM ' The Latest‘Ads. Received Be ' fore Going to Press. ' Bylthe People and For the People. ' ‘ 1'0 HEN T. To RENT—Upper art of house. No. 20 Center avenue. nitable for two per- sons. $6 per month. Apply at No. 6 Ondharii street. - Anti T0 RENT—One store and two full suites 6! _ apartments in J ames' Block. PosseSsion immediately. F. ST. JOHN LOOKw 00D, Trusttfae. mIO-t 10R 8.1L F. FOIiaEALFti—Gigt's Eolumbia bicycle: best e sor er; .. w eel rice 1. . Tocque, Dyer, Broad ltiver’. p 330 ABABPBKtw 0R SALE—A handsome bay colt.2years Old; fine pedigree—or will exchange for two seated carriage. Broad River. FOR SALE—At a. bargain, or to rent. The ,residence corner of Camp street and Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms. large attic. gas. sewer connection, water. bath room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn. carriage house. With cons1derable fruit on the premi‘es. It sold. terms Will be easy—for fur- ther particulars, inquire of the undersigned. near the premises or at No. 5. Masonic Build- ing. _ CHAS. 0LMSTEAD,A t. ADr1l3d.1897. ~ A- t? Apply Tocque. Dyer A22-3t FOR SALE—The elegant residence of the late General Darius N. (Ouch,situated at No. 38 Maple street, on high ground, overlooking the twm Cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk, Nor-walk Islands and Long island Sound. fora. distance of some twenty miles. The dwelling is.nearly new; has 10 large, commodious rooms, W'th modern Improvements; about two acres at land. fronting on’ said Maple street, which could be sold to good advantage for building lots: abundance of fruit; excellent well of water, Apply to 0. E. WILSON, Room 3. Gazette Building. Norwalk. Conn. m19 tf AUCTION SALE! YALIIABLE REAL ESTATE. \ THURSDAY, MAY 61h, IBM. The subscriber. executor of the wil[ of Andrew J. Ci-ofut, deceased, pnrsu- - ant to authority given by said will, will (nfi‘er for sale at. public auction to the highest. bidder, on Thursday, llIav 6th, 1897, at 2 o’clock p. in (unless previous- ‘lv dlSDOsed of at [invali- sale) the VALU- ' ABLE REAL ESTATE known as the home- stead owned and occupied by Andrew J. Crofut at the time Of his decease. Said real estate consists of a tract of land about 137 feet. in front on West avenue, in the city of South ”Norwalk, Conn., and about 214 feet in depth, With a large. modern built dwelling boll-'9, With all conveniences, contain- ing 15 rooms Also a'fine barn on a spur of land ad" joining and fronting on a side street. The property is within five minutes” walk of the churches, near the schools, and one-quarter of a mile from the -‘ South Norwalk railroad station. Sale to take place on the premises. Terms and conditions made known at ‘ time of sale. . ‘ Dated at Swath NorWalk, April 24, 1897. JACOB M. LAYTON, Executor. none: TO cloumlcions. Sealed proposals will be received by the selectmen of Wilton until one o’clock p. m. on Monday May 3d, 1897, for grading and gruveting the so called Kent road from the south bounds of the town to Hunt’s store; also bids for graveling the same Without grading. 31618 to be made in 2500 feet secti one and each bid must be accompanied by a; properlv executed bond of $250.00 as a guarantee of good faith, and to ensure the faithful performance of the condi- tions of the contract, if awarded- Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of the. Commisioners of' Highways at Hartford. or at the town clerk’s office Wilton. The selectmen reserve the right to reject anv or a proposals. as we interests of the town may seem to r: quire. All envelopes containing proposals, must be markedon the outside as con- taining such, to avoid unintentional opening of the same before the time ap- pOlnted. JOSIAH GILBERT. Selectmen GEORGE W. GODFREY, ~ of JOHN GORHAM, . Wilton. Wilton, Conn., April 17. 1897. . Hoyt’s Theatre. MONOAYAJ’HIL 26;. BROTHERS I BYBHEI In Their Enormously Successful Spectacular ' Production, THE BELLS... SEE The wonderful Revolving Ship. . The Amusmg Carriage Ride. he Famous Byrne Troupe of Acrobats-_ The Beautiful Octopus. The Bewrlderin Trick Scenery. The Wonder» ful Mechanical fi‘ects. - A OIOAITIO PRODUCTION ! FULL OF NOVELTIES. PRICES, 250 500and75c. ' ‘ ~ . Tickets on sale at Plaisted’sandPinneOSq ' .NEW EIGHT \
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