Vol. VII Whole No.1603, AT THE ARMORY‘. The First Meeting Towards the Organization of Com- ‘ 'pany A Will be .Held To- night. Colonel Sheridan and Field Oflicers to be Present. The first meeting. Eowards the organi- zation of the new military company, to be‘known \as Company A, will be held at the ArmOi’yfito-night. Notifies have been sent out tgo' this effect and a large attendance is promised. The previous meetings have been held for the pur- » gpose ofascertaining the likelihOOd of or- “:‘Ii'ganizinga new company to take the place of D, and now that a sufficient number have been secured, to-night’s meeting will be the beginning of the organization. ‘ Colonel saunas and the Field ofii- - these in his mail a smile breaks out up, cers of the Fourth regiment will be present to-night'iind take part in the meeting. ‘ .' Upon Col. ,Sheridan being satisfied that the new company is bound to sue- ceed, he will visitfflartford, and ar- range for the enlistment of the new men. The men having the organimtion .in charge have secured fifty of the best young men in town and Company A promises to, be an honof to Norwalk. Not in years hive so many young men been gathered together in a military company, and the cit3z~ens of the town will gladly surpirt the new organizi- tion when they learn its membership. As this is tone the first meeting to- wards permanent Organization there should bea full attendance. If there are any young gen“emen who have not received notice and are desirous ofj )in- ing they are cordially invited to come to the Armory‘trnight. Let the meeting be arousing one. - O W. C. T. U. CONVENTION. Held in the Stamford Universalist Church To-day. The fourteenthannual convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of Fairfisld County was held in the Stamford Universalist church to- . day, and the following program carried .out: Morning-v—Devotional service, con- ducted by Mrs. E. Palmer of Stamford conventiin called to order; roll call of officers, superintendents and unions, answered by appropriate text or senti- ment; appointment of committees; minutes of the semi-annual convention; words of welcome; response; introduc- tion of State officers and visitors; conn- ty work, Mrs. C. S. Barnum; reports of unions; reports of county superin- tendents; “White Ribbon Banner,” Miss Mary Lillian Herr, editor; Bible reading, Mrs. B. M. Adams, "of Green- wich; noontide prayer; adjournment. Afternoon—Memorial service, con- ducted-by Mrs. C. H. Fitzgerald of Bridgeport; treasury report; report of committees; recitation, Miss M. L. Herr; State greeting, Mrs. Cornelia B. Forbes, State President; collection; election of officers; Bible exposition, Miss Elizabeth GreenwoOd, National Superintendent of evangelistic' work; miscellaneous business; adjournment. The business sessions were open to all, anda large number interested in the cause were present. 0. Oriole Sociable. A trolley ride and dance was given by the Oriole club last night. The scene of the latter was in Guider’s hall, Rowayton. Among those taking part were: E. Rear-don, Frank Kelly, .Thomas Dowd, E. Cahill, Edward Kelly, Carl Stevens, James O’Brien, William Belden, Vernon Miller, Frank Shields, Charles Steegmuller, William and Charles Ruby, C. O’Corinell, Charles Fillow, Joseph Steegmuller, Edwin Whitlock, Thomas McMahon, and the Misses Julia Sullivan, Grace Hamilton.‘ LiZZie Beers, Fannie Mc- Cann,May Denton,Florence McMahon, Alice Riley, Lizzie Harkins, ' Alice O’Donnell, Minnie Henry, Katie Keogh, Annie Steegmuller, Annie Casey and "Iay Finnegan.- Professor Powell’s 0 aestra furnished music. . —A GA— .1 lTE as. Win pay y'cu. i - ,. 425'”. , gr: ‘j .'..l ’ I , . ' , .l v .‘ b . _ NOTA“RUBE.” C. Ford Seeley Making Money Out of Green Goods- Men. He Sends a Telegram for a Sample and A ‘ Always Gets a Good Dollar Bill By Mail. At irregular intervals for some time past C. Ford-Seeley has been in receipt, through the mails, of green-goods cir- culars. typewritten and marked “confidential.” They generally begin with a few com- plimentary words concerning .the re- cipient and a few more commonplaces before they finally come down to the business point. . This latter part is set forth in the most glittering style cal- culated to impress and awaken a desire to obtain the sudden iwealth which it promises in exchange for a munificent sum of Uncle Sam’s good money. In- cluded in these circulars is the request that, should the recipient desire to do business, he shall reply by telegraph. Each time Mr. Seeley finds one of on his countenance as he has learned to consider that twenty-five cents ex- pended for a telegram by which to an- swer according to instruction is a good investment, as it nets him seventy-five cents in return. For this very reason he never loses any time in following the instruction regarding the telegram, in order that he may receive by the next mail another batch of circulars and also a sample of what he is expect- ed to believe to be a bogus greenback, manufactured by the sender of the cir- culars, and one of the many thousands he can procure for a small sum. For the fourth or fifth time, Mr. See- ley received one of the above circulars several days ago, and as usual answered it. A few days since he received a large envelope containing instructions and directions to follow, besides other in- formation concerning the goods it was supposed he was contemplating to pur- chase and the usual sample of the same ' The sample was a genuine, crisp one« dollar bill. The following instructions were also inclosed upon a card: “Go to Long Island City Hotel, Long Island City, 'State of New York. Directly op- posite the L. I. C. R. R. and Ferry de- pots. Buy your ticket direct to New York City, then take the Long Island City Ferry, foot of East 34th Street, direct to the hotel.” Mr. Seeley did not go to Long Island City, but quietly pocketed the $1 bill and awaits another offer. THE SUPREME COURT. The New Canaan License Case Argued--The Keeler Case also Argued. An interesting case was argued before the Supreme Court Tuesday in the ap- peal of the plaintiff in the case of Sam- uel Fessenden against Norbert Roses. and others. This is the famous New Canaan case, the dispute being whether the town voted license or no license in the recent town elections. The com- plaint, brought in the name of Samuel Fessenden, the state attorney, was that the legal voters of the town in October, 1896, had cast 264 ballots against, and 265 in favor of, the granting of licenses. The complaint alleges that the counters at the election considered two illegal ballots in favor-of “No License,” and added the same to the total“No Li-_ cense” vote, bringing up the total to" 266 votes; also that Moderator Bossa made illegal returns to the town clerk. A motion was made to quash the com- plaint before Judge Ralph QWheeler, which was granted. The plaintiff ap- peals from the‘ decision to quash. The appeal in the case of the State of Connecticut ex rel Lewis D. Keeler against Theodore W., Chester 0., and Charles R. Osborne, of Norwalk, was also argued. Mr. Keeler is the guard- ian of Samuel 1’. Holmes, of Norwalk, and instituted the suit to recover $292 in the possession of the defendants and which he claimed belonged to his ward from the estate of Samuel Cosier. The defendant won in the lower court. '0 Dramatic Tea. “Mind Cure” was the title of the play presented at a “dramatic tea” given by the Central club in Lockwood’s hall yesterday afternoon. The cast was ex— cellent and included two Hartford ..yonng ladies, Miss Barnard and Miss Trumbull. Tea was indulged in, and to say that the function was ahappy one, but mildly expresses it. “It was simply delightful,” says one of those present. And this seemed to echo the sentiment of all. , . ._ :_ _ .. 1"“- 4., : .. .,. _ ;.;‘ . . 2-. . . ' I . l _' . . I : THE ONL Y EIGHT—PAGE ' ONE-CENT DAIL Y IN mr- "WORWALKS. These Circulars are always I. 2' I Norwalk. Conn. Thursday Evening, April 29, i897. GURDIAL WELCIlVlE. A Reception Given the New Pastor of the Metho- dist Church. Glad Greeting from the Clergy. If since his appointment to the par- torate of . the Norwalk Methodist church, Rev. F. A. Scofield, has hai- bored the slightest doubt as to his cor- dial welcOme here,‘ that doubt must surely have been dispelled Iastevening, at which time he was given a reception in the church. As early as 7 o’clock people commenc— ed to gather at the church and at 7:30 o’clock the time set for the reception, the edifice was crowded to the doors, with those who had come to welcome and wish him God speed in his work. Nearly every church in town was rep— resented by their pastors and mem— bers, and it must have caused his heart to leap with gladness at the unanimous welcome that the large concourse of people seemed anxious to accord him. Among the ministry present who made addresses. were, Revs. T. K. Noble, D. M. Seward, Gerald H. Beard, F. E. Robbins, R O. Sheerod, Abram S. Kavanagh, A. J. Smith and Garrett Haulenbeck.‘ Speeches were also made by Mayor A. C. Wheeler, Councilman Harvey M. Kent and Mrs. Henry Chasmer Presi- dent of one the leading auxiliaries of the church. Letters of welcome were also re- ceived from Revs. C. M. Selleck,:and G. Van Alstyne, and a verbal message from Rev. S. H. Watkins late rector of Grace church, who was in New York. The speeches were of the cordial welcome order and also abounded in witticisms that were heartily relished by all present. Rev. A. S. Kavanagh, of the Methodist church, South Nor- walk, was especially felicitous in the latter respect, and his anecdotes were keenly relished. _ Rev. Mr. SOofield made a few remarks which showed that he feelingly appreci- ated the kindly welcome given him,and delighted those who had not previously had the opportunity of seeing him or listening to him talk. He briefly out- lined what he proposed doing so far as" lay in his power for the cause of the Lord. The choir furnished excellent music including a comet solo by Howard Tilly. Afterthe exercises an adjourn— ment was taken to the church parlors where a “luncheon” had been provided by the ladies of the church. ' It was altogether an occasion, that one feels the better for having attend- ed. In accord with others the GAZETTE also bids Rev. Mr. Scofield and his wife a hearty welcome to Norwalk. O. ELECTRIC LIGHT LAW. The Unwarranted Interference Liable to Cost South Norwalk Something. A prominent South Norwalk city of- ficial is reported as saying, anent the electric light pole war, that “in view of the fact that the city in case the pend- ing new charter is adopted, will be forced to purchase such portion of the Norwalk company’s system as is con-'3 tained in the city limits, it is not desir- ablethat this portionof thesystem should be enlarged or changed in any way that will increase its selling value from what it is worth at the present time; but in view of the same fact the ‘Nor- walk company seems determined to add all it possibly can to this part of the system and bring it up to as high a commercial value as possible so as to make the city pay a larger price than they could possibly get for it in its present condition.” Is not, the city, however, liable to pay considerably more than the cost'of the transformer for its unwarranted in- terference with the Norwalk Electric Light company on private property ? O. Must Carry Lanterns. The House yesterday passed an act which provides that every person who shall ride any bicycle between one hour after sunset and one hour before sun- rise shall carry a lighted lantern. BishOp Tierney, and Fathers Slocum of Waterbury and Russell of New Hav on were in town to—day. - SHE wisjiiiiv. But She Skipped and took Bridgeport Jewels and Money With - Her. Clever Ruse of a Dashing Clairvoyant to Enrich Her Coffers. Where is Lady Selina, the charming young clairvoyant who for about ten days held forth at 32 Cannon street, Bridgeport? That’s the question puz- zling a dozen or more of the best known young business men, clerks and many young Women of that city. She has gone, and with her have disappeared considerable money and jewelry she cleverly divested her-subjects of. Two Weeks agog-f ySelina, as she within charming little ;maid almost as pretty as herself, and soon found quar- ters in Cannon street, where she opened up business. She advertised, but was careful about imparting any great amount of information regarding her- self or her former place of residence. Her intentions, so she gave it out, were to remain all summer. - Subjects, or more appropriately vic- tims, soon began to flock to her. Dozens of young men and women proved easy marks. Her scheme was to launch into a trance and tell her patron a whole lot of things about the past and future. All of..a sudden she would see some Ob- scure object in the distant spirit land. "I must have something in the 'nature of personal property to assist me,” she would say. “A ring, or a pin, or a coin; something to make the matter more distinct.” The first few callers gave various ar- ticles of jewelry. which she retained for a few days and returned. They told others and those were the losers. If the “good things” had on jewelry; a dollar bill or a five answered just as well. One young man gave up a diamond ring, another » a“ diamond scarf pin, while several let her hold' rings and money. It was the same with the young wo- men. Some were told to return in three or four days, others in one or two, as the time of her proposed departure drew near. Friday, Lady Selina bundled togeth- her effects, paid her room rent and board bill and with her maid and a stock of jewelry departed. She left no ad- dress nor did she say where she was go- ing. Since then the dozens of young men and women have been calling at 32 Cannon street to get their lost property or information concerning the fair clair- voyant’s whereabouts. Pontifical Mass. Those who took part in the celebra- tion of the mass to the memory of the late Mrs. John Fahey, mother of Bish- op Tierney at St. Mary’s church, this morning, were: Rt. Rev. M. Tierney, celebrant; Rev. W. J. Slocum, Assis— tant Priest; Revs. John Russell of New Haven, and J. C. O’Brien of Bridge— port, Deacons to Bishop; Rev. W. H. Rogers of Stamford and J. T, Win— ters of South Norwalk, Deacons of Mass; Rev. Dr. Donovan, of Hartford, Master of Ceremonies; Rev. M. W. Barry, Assistant. Ten other members . of the clergy were within the chancel rail. _ Old Veterans at the Grant Tomb. There were 40 old soldiers from the home ati'Noroton, who saw the Grant parade in New York Tuesday, thanks to President Clark of the Consolidated road. President Clark of the road sent down an invitation to 40 veterans from the home to go to New York, and he sentithem to the metropolis and brought them back at his own expense. This act is not generally known outside of. Noroton, but wherever it has been heard, people, have been praising the Consolidated’s president. ' + The Pequonnock club will'hold a banquet to~night. Miss Emma Partrick is seriously ill at her home in Cranbury. A number of South Norwalk Red Men were in Stamford last night at an Indian pow-wow. - The drawing for the $50 in gold will take place at A. H. Hoyt & Son’s Wall street shoe store this evening. .1 At the Congregational parsonage last evening, Mrs. T. K. Noble entertained the Doorkeeper’s Circle, K. D. It was the annual meeting of the circle and the following officers were elected: Prestdent, Mrs. Frank J. Curtis; secre- tary, Miss Lydia Seccr; treasurer, Miss tInez Keeler. stylgd’herself, arrived in Bridgeport. — HERE All THERE. An Epitome of Happienings or Interest to the Public. Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. The A. O. H. held a regular meeting last night. ‘ . The Elastic Web Weavers Union held a meeting last evening. The executive committee of Hope Hose company will meet to-night. ———Meat, fish, poultry and game at Gregory’s Wall street market. . \ Isn’t it about time that you either killed your dog. or had it registered? The chapel at Broad River‘will be the scene of [a pound sociable to-morrow evening. . ’ Adonation party will be given this evening by members of the Calvary Baptist church society. The Broad River social club will give a dance in St. John 3r Fiedler’s hall, to~morrow evening. The funeral of Linus Ely will be held from his late home in Cranbnry, to' morrow afternoon. Mrs. T. K. Noble will deliver a lec- ture on “Parliamentary Law,” in Dan- bnry, to-morrow night. Wall street market give satisfaction to purchasers. 4. Veterinary surgeon B. E. Miller, of Philadelphia, was a guest of Dr. S. Wes ley Schuppan of this city yesterday. Dr. D. M. Sheedy, formerly of Nor- walk, and Miss May Kelly, were mar- ried in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. yesterday. The funeral of Philip Mason was held this afternoon from his late home on Water street, Rev. T. K. Noble officiat- ing. ‘ Rev. T. K. Noble yill give this even- ing his usual bi-monthlv lecture in the Congregational chapel preparatory to Communion. Ex-city clerk Frank Bouton of Dan- bury, a former Norwalk fireman, was in town yesterday shaking hands with brother fire—fighters. —-You will make no mistake in trading at Gregory ’s Wall street market. Miss Nellie M. Welton of Waterbury, is the guest of Mrs. John S.. Seymour. Miss WeltOn will sail on Saturday for an extended tour of Europe. ' Don’t forget the meeting of Company A at the Armory to-night. If you have not received notice and would like to jOin you are inVited to be present. —Having 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 street. a 21—tf A pontifical high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Mary’s church, this morning, by Bishop Tierney, in memory of his mother, the late Mrs. John Fahey. The J. T. Prowitt Co. is disposing of a large number of bicycles. The wheels and prices giving entire satisfaction. Have you seen their kid’s Ideal. It is a beauty. ‘ -—Do not forget the second of the “Evenings of Travel” to-m’orrow night in the Congregational Chapel. Single admission twenty-five cents. The singing _ at the second of the “Evening’s of Travel” in the Congrega- tional chapel, to-morrow evening, will be by young lady members of the Ger- mania Sangerbund in German dress,and a solo by Miss Punzelt. ‘ -—If you want meats or fish, clams or oysters, you can find them in abund- ance at Gregory’s Wall street market. Contractor Clark is placingl'the side- walk in front of the Stuart residence on West avenue in thorough repair. It will be an object lesson that several other West avenue residents can act upon with credit nto themselves and pro- fit to all. ——A. H. Hoyt & Sen will give o’clock. Shoes at lowest prices.‘ secur a coupon and perhaps $50 in gold, Frank Middlebrook, a former resi- dent of N orwalk, and a war veteran of the old 17th C. V. and a member of the U. S. Grant, G. A. R. Post of New York, assisted in the raising of the or spanglc'd banner at stinset at the o of Gen. Grant on the "passion I no ceremonies, Tuesd' ’ -—The prices charged in Gregory's $501n gold," Thursday evening at 8 Price One (ant -‘ DON’T III§§ THEM _ The Latest Ads. Received, Be. i fore Going. to Press? _..3y the Peonle and For theJPel-inle.‘ 10.91 g _. _, CST—Pass Book No. 1517. ofrih'e. Fairfield Co. Savings Bank._ It‘ fOuIi'i'dyple‘ase re- ' turn to the bank, as application has Lb‘teen made for a new book. I 8.29 mi. ‘ 1'0 BEN T. 'l‘O RENT—Upper part of house. NO. 20 Center avenue. Suitable for two per- sons. $6per month. Apply at No. 6 Orchard street. A1 of 0 RENT—One store and two full suites of . apartments in James‘ Block. Possession immediately. F. ST. JOHN LOCK“ 00]), Trustee. mIO-tf FOR SAL E. 0R_ sA LE— Canopy top buggy: two robes; Winter and summer blankets; harness. double and Single. All in good order. Inquire at 43 Main or No. 1 Camp street. a2? 1w FOR SALE—At a bargain, or to rent. The residence corner of Camp street and Adams avenue. house contains 13 rooms, large sum. gas. " sewer connection, water. bath room and stationary tubs in laundry. Barn. carriage house. With cons1derahle fruit on the premrees-_ If sold. terms Will be easy—for fur- ther particulars, Inquire of the undersigned, near the premises or at No. 5. Masonic Build- ing. . CHAS. OLMSTEAD, Agt. April 3d. 1897. A-3 tf 0R SALE—The elegant residence of the late General Darius N. Couch,s1tuated at No. 38 Maple street, on high ground, overlooking the twm cities of Norwalk and South Norwalk, Norwalk Islands and Long island Sound. fora distance of some twenty miles. The dWelling is_nearly new; has 10 large, commodious rooms, . thh modern improvements; about two acres of land, fronting on said Maple street. which could be sold to good advantage for building lots: abundance of fruit; excellent well of water, Applv to O. E. WILSON, Room 3, Gazette Building. Norwalk. Conn. 11119 O the Board of County Commissioners for Fajrfield County: . . . I hereby apply for a license to sell spirituous and intoxwating liquors, ale, lager beer.Rhine Wine and order, at 23 Day street, Town of Norwalk. My place of business is not located within, . 200 feet in a direct line of a church edlficeor’ =. public school-house. or the premises pertain}, ing thereto.or an post-office 01‘ i ubuic lib 9.3%. Dated at Norwa. II this 22d day of April; AUGAUST FIELDES. Applicant... 997. We.'the undersigned, electors and tax-pit 3- . . . ers, as defined by law. of the Town OfNorwal ‘,’ ,, f, hereby endorse this application of the above.- named Augaust Fleldes for such license. _ DDilrgzed at Norwalk lblS 22d day of_April A., .. 97. . Augustus B. St John. 0. E. Barker. Chris- tian Michel. John Uldenschlager. Edw. L, Hai’ner. _ , , I hereby certlfv that the above-named en- dorsers are electors and tax-payers, as defined by law. of the I own of Norwalk. _ ' IR-SJated at Norwalk the 22d day of April A. D. _ 7. AUCTION SALE! VALOABLE REAL ESTATE. THURSDAY, MAY 6th,'l891. The subscriber. executOr of the will of Andrew J. Crufut, deceased, pursu- ant to authority given by saidwill, will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday, May 6th, 1897, at.2 o’clock p. to (unless previous- lv disnosed of at private sale) the VALU- ABLE REALESTATE 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 house, 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 N orwalk railroad station. Sale to take place on the premises. Terms and conditions made known at time of sale. Dated at South Norwalk, April 24, 1897. JACOB M. LAYTON, Executor. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received by the selectmen of Wilton until one o’clock p. m. on Monday May 3d, 1897, , for grading and graveling the so called Kent road from the 'south boundsaof the .town to Hunt’s store; also bids for graveling the same without grading. Bids to be made in 2500 feet sections and each bid must be accompanied by a properlv executed bond of 8250.00 as a guarantee of good faith, and to ensure the faithful performance of the condi- [IUUS of the contract, if awarded. _ Platibitud specifications can be seen at the office of the Cominisioners of Highways at Hartford, or at the town clerk’s office Wilton. The selectmen reserve the right to reject any or all proposals, as the interests of the town may seem to require. ., All envelopes containing proposals, must be markedon the outside as con- taining such, to avoid unintentional opening of the saint I-efore the timeap- pointed. JOSIAH GILBERT. Selectmen GEORGE W. GODFREY, I _0 JOHN GORHAM, Wilton. Wilton, Conn., April 17, 1897. W That you can save money by buying your Meats and Fish at . Q . - F. W. SMITI'I’S, 55 Main Sire s- Ever-getting First Class. C'PEN EVENINGS . HERBERT a. SMITH;a'o'vés’oi‘er‘ii‘i-T "" '1’ "
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