TIIE GAZETTE .
IS THE ONLY HISTORY OF LOCAL
EVENTS IN NORWALK FROM
1818 To DATE. IT IS NOT Of.
MUSHROOM GROWTH AND AD-
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NORWALK Ix,‘00NN., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 25,1897.
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THE EVENING GAZETTE GROWS
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A c‘II-ILII_____ DROWNED.
The Little Tot Tumbles Into
Yellow Mill Pond.
, The Child‘s Parents Nearly Frantic With
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Grief.
While playing with some companions
at the foot of Sherman street, Bridge--
port, yesterday afternoon at 6 o’clock
little Albert Nevins fell into the creek
that runs off Of Yellow Mill pond, and
was drowned.
The little fellow, who was but one
month short of two years, of age, left
his home and.wandered down to the
hill that overlooks the creek. A num-
ber of small children were congregated
there amusing themselves by throwing
pebbles into the water. Little Albert
joined in that play, going near er and
near er to the foot of the embankment
each time he gather ed a stone to throw.
In hurling one of the stones he lost
his balance and rolled into the water.
As he arose for the last time, a man
named Roberts who was passing by
attr acted by the cries of the now fright-
ened children, plunged into the watei.
Carrying the unfortunate child to the
shore, he used every means to bring
back the spark of life that yet existed
in the little one.
Several barrels were procured and
little Albert was rolled upon them in
the hopes that they would be able
to resuscitate him. But it was all in
vain, the last breath of life had left
the innocent body.
A large crowd of several hundred
people congregated at the place, among
them being Mr. and Mrs. Nevins who
had rushed to'the scene. Distracted,
they used all their means to bring back
to life their little one, and were almost
crazed with grief when they learned
that he was dead.
'Mrs. Nevins Twas but momentarily
absent from the house when the little
one left it. When she returned, she
missed the child. She did not see him
again until his almost lifeless body was
pulled up on the shore.
APPEAL TO THE 6. A. in.
Asked to Frown Upon All That Tends to-
Rob Memorial Day of Its Character.
Rev. John L. Pitner of Norwich, chap-
lain of the G. A. R. of Connecticut, has
issued a circular to Connecticut G. A. R.
men, in which he says in part as follows:
“In View of all the horrors of the bat-
tlefield, all the unspeakable tortures of
pr ison pens, I entreat you to frown upon
every effort to pr ostitute Memor ial Day,
intended to be wholly spent in the in-
dulgence of sweet sad memories and
the stimulation of national gratitude.
Have nothing tO do, I pray you, with
the many schemes to rob the day of its
lacredness. Let us, rather, recount the
sacrifices and deeds. of our departed
comrades, and invoke the blessings of
heaven upon the land. I would suggest
that the several posts seek to awaken
such interest among the people of their
respective localities, aswill insure the
perpetuation 'of this ceremony after
we, who survive, Shall have passed
away.» The objects of Memorial Day
have, in many-places, been lost sight
of in the diversions which ill consort
with the occasion.
AT THE THEATRES.
This evening, _ at ’Hoyt’s Thea-
tre, Ripley & Rosedale, will present a
series of moving'pictures as projected
by the American beograph. The mov-
ing or animated pictures have been the
principal feature of entertainment in
the larger cities for the past few months,
and In New York city alone at the pres-
'ent time, there are over six theatres
presenting them In one form or another,
and all of the pictures now in use, none
, are as perfect in detail, as‘clear in out-
line, or as distinct in drawing as those
of the Edison make. Messrs. Ripley
and Rosedale guarantee to use none
but the Edison film.
Yale Cyclists Train.
Captain Ebenezer Hill, J r., of the
Yale bicycle squad, has determined ,to
train his men in a fashion never. before
tried at Yale. The Yale Field is only
a quarter mile track, ill adapted for
fast riding. He will take his squad
down to Seaside Park, Bridgeport,
wh‘ere the fastest track in the state is
- assured- Twelve men will be taken.
They will go to Bridgeport daily, prac-
ticing every afternoon this week 'for
the regular intercollegiate races on
Manhattan Beach, ‘June 5th.
—-No claims, no affidavits, out a.
GAZETTE advertisement gets there
every time. .
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NORWA_L_K__ WATER.
ItsPurity Unequalled by That
of any Other Public Plant
in the County.
Even the Water Commissioners Subjected
to a Surprise.
It was over twelve years since the
distributing reservoir of the N orwalk
water system had been cleaned out. A
few weeks since the commissioners de-
cided that the present would be a good
time for having such work done and
promulgated proper notice that there
would be a reduced water pressure
during Monday and Monday night.
It is not learned that any one was
seriously inconvenienced, the water
commissioners having taken precau-
tions to guard against any cause for
complaint, so far as lay in their power.
The water as stated in these columns
yesterday, was allowed to slowly escape,
the work of cleansing being kept up
until the entire body of water had run
off and the “settlings” of twelve years
in the bottom of the reservoir had been
reached.
Naturally these “settlings” were of
considerable depth being the collection
of several years. But the best part 'of
the matter and one that will be a source
of pleasure to every one in town who
uses the city water, is the fact that
while this accumulation was being re-
moved no Offensive odor was emitted
by the same.
This was a surprise, even to the water
commissioners, who, while having
a knowledge of the fact that water from
the reservoir had rbceived a 'high rec-
ommendatin from state chemists, were
of belief that naturally the “settlings”
could not but emit an unpleasant odor.
As before remarked this will be sat-
isfactory news to the general public.
Water Commissioner Treadwell this
morning told a GAZETTE reporter that
it would probably be from three to four
days before the new supply of water
would be “ in form” for consumption.
The work dOne is in the line of im-
provement and the commissioners are
decidedly deserving of praise.
THE GAZETTE WOULD LlKETO SEE
Charles M. Smith captain of Pioneer .
Hook & Ladder company.
The sun that disappeared yesterday
afternoon.
The kids of company F shoot a gun.
The business men of Norwalk get
around earlier mornings.
A yellow journal that is not despised
by the public at large.
Four taller men than those in the St.
Paul’s boy choir.
Coroner Roach grow a little taller.
Fuda and Impassino convicted.
“Mit” N01 throp drive the supply
wagon.
Bicycle Notes. .
Efforts are being made to have Frank
Smith reinstated as an Amateur. As
he has not competed in any professional
races since he was debarred from the
amateur class, he is eligible. Wherle
and Gunther cannot possibly be rein-~
stated, as they have both ridden in pro-
fessional races.
W. E. J. Kirk of the Twin City club,
has removed his family from New Ca-
naan to Stamford.
Reports say Billy Shepard is train-
ing too hard and if not careful will be-
come overtrained.
Gilbert Finch, of Stamford, and W.
E. J. Kirk, the crack Twin City wheel-
man,are expected to compete at Wood-
side Park, Stamford next Saturday. If
they do it is dollars to doughnuts that
Kirk wins.
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Milford Street Railway.
Judge Robinson, of the Superior
court, has handed down a decision, in
favor of the public necessity and con-
venience of the Milford street railroad.
When completed this road will com-
plete the trolley system b'etWeen New
Haven and Bridgeport.
Make Good Time.
Word has been received here that
the carrier pigeons released at Bene-
dict’s store_on Wall street. reached
Billena, Mass, all right.
was 155 miles and the time occupied
in the flight was 195 minutes.
Regimental Reunion.
The regimental reunion of the First
Connecticut Heavy Artillery will be
‘ held at Savin Rock, June 9.‘ Several
Norwalk veterans are members of this
organization.
The distance
MARRIED IN MAY.
A Fairfield Millionaire? sSecret
Has lust Leaked Dut. '
His Friends in That Town Very Much ,Sur-
prised.
It has finally leaked out that Samuel
Morehouse, the reputed millionaire of
Fairfield, has been married to a Miss
Reddy, a school teacher of New York.
The ceremony, which was a quiet‘ one,
took place in the metropolis May the
5th. The friends of Mr. Morehouse aIIe
very much surprised, not that he has
married, so much as keeping it a secret.
The newly married couple will take up
their residence at Fairfield at the sum-
mer home of Mr. Morehouse.
RUBBER ON A WHEEL.
Many Burglaries Committed in the Vicinity
of Danbury.
Many robberies have been committed
in Danbury the past few evenings and
it is thought that the robber rides a
wheel. Several have lost clothing and
Theodore Beard lost $200, a watch and a
diamond.
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FRAT‘ERNAL NEWS.
Secretaries of fraternal, or secret so-
cieties are invited to send to the
GAZETTE, the elections of oflicers and _
other news pertaining to their lodges
to be printed in this column. The
names of officers should be brought in
on the evening of their election and
all other news with equal promptness.
“ Eileen Oge,” a drama in four acts,
will be presented by St. Joseph’s T. A.
B. and L. society in Music Hall, on
May 25th. 4
The Uncas tribe of Red Men will
meet to—night. '
The Butchers association will meet
to-night at South Norwalk and talk up
the matter of holding abarbecue.
The annual picnic of the Liederkranz
society will be held on Fink Sunday,
June 6th, at Guigue’s grove.
The Daughters of the king of St.
Paul’s church will meet to-night.
The St. Paul’s Junior Auxiliary will
meet Thursday afternoon.
A special convocation of Washington
Chapter, R. A. 111., will be Held to-
morrow evening;
Palestine Castle, K. Of M. C. will on
Tuesday, June 8th entertain the Su-
preme Officers, and members of the
local council. The entertainment will
include a trolley ride over the Tram-
way line and a Rhoder Island olambake
at Gregory’s Point.
The COCkenoe tribe of Red Men will
meet Friday evening.
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Recent Deaths.
LeGrand Smith, for a long time em-
ployed in the Grand Central depot,
died at Colebrook on Friday. The re-
mains were taken to Bristol for inter-
ment. The deceased had been in poor
health for the past two or three years,
and his death was not unexpected, He
was a son of the late Jesse Smith of
West Norwalk, and brother of Mrs.
Sarah Bessey of Merwin street.
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- Looking for Cows.
A Reuben from Wilton remarked as'
he rode down on a Street Railway car,
“This kind of riding just suits, but
don’t you think it would be safer to
have cow-catchers on the car?” Mo-
torman Andrews in a dulcet tone of
voice said, “We hardly need them do
we, if you are aboard?” “Right you
are,” said Reuben, “where are the
cows?”
Thoroughly Cleaned.
The distributing reservoir Of the
Norwalk water system has been thor-
oughly cleaned, and water was turned
into the same yesterday afternoon. It
will take about three days to fill the
reservoir.
THIS ROOSTER SAYS
‘THE MERCHANTS OF NORWALK
'KNOW THAT THE EVENING GA-
ZETTE IS READ BY THE MASSES
AND THAT AN ADVERTISEMENT
IN ITS COLUMNS ALWAYS PAYS.
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WASHINGTON NEWS.
Connecticut and Massachu-
setts Tobacco Raisers Talk
4 over the Tariff Bill.
The President Signs the Cuban Relief Bill.
1235 NEW YORK AVENUE.
GAZETTE BUREAU, s
WASHINGTON MAY 24.
President McKinley to-day formally
accepted the invitation tendered him
to visit Philadelphia June 2 on the oc-
casion of the opening of the Com-
mercial Museum, the meeting of the ‘
National Manufacturers’ Association
and the National Medical Association.
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The resolution appropriating $50,000
for the relief of American citizens in
Cuba reached the White House at 12:30
o’clock to-day, just as soon as _it could
be sent up after being signed in both
Houses, while they were in open session.
. e President signed the resolution.
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‘The Republican Senatorial caucus to
consider and harmonize differences on
this tariff, began shortly after the Sen-
ate adjourned, but at 4 o’clock no ac-
tion had been taken. There was a gr eat
deal of talk, indicating a wide differ
e " e of opinion, yet it is not expected
th t any open revolt among Republi-
cans, as threatened, will show itself
when the bill' 15 reported to the Senate
to-morrow.
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A conference of the Connecticut and
Massachusetts tobacco raisers was held
this morning in Senator Hawley’s com-
mittee room, to discuss the unsatisfac-
tory rating they. get in the new tariff
bill.
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President McKinley to-day cabled
his. congratulations and those of the
American people to Queen Victoria
upon the seventy-eighth anniversary
Of her birth. They will be presented
by Ambassador Hay.
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Hon. E. C. Frisbie of Hartford and
his eldest daughter, Miss Florence,
with her friend, Miss Clark, also of
Hartford, were presented to the Presi-
dent this morning by Secretary Por-
ter.
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Mrs. O. H. Platt is visiting friends
at her old home in Montclaire, N. J.
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Ex-Speaker A. W. Paige of Bridge-
port, is here.
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Mrs. William Wood of Clyde, N. -Y.
is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Fillow
of Chestnut Street.
Mrs. Hannah E. Bishop, of Danbury,
is visiting Mrs. Rufus J. Allen on Main
street, Norwalk. W. J. Bell, of West
street, is visiting at Rowayton. Miss
Mamie Murphy, of Wildman street,
is visiting the Misses Keller of Nor-
walk—Danbury News.
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—A. H. HOyt & Son, 37 Wall street,
give $75 in gold free on August 23.
Shoes at lowest prices. Every 50 cents
gets a coupon. m-22. 4t
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Work was stopped ' at the stone
crusher plant this morning, owing to
the rain, and twenty- -five men are idle.
The output of the crusher is from 75 to
100 tons a day.
Mrs. James L. Stevens is convales-
cent of a severe illness.
The wife of special officer Thomas
Hunt presented him with a newly born
son at an early hour this morning.
' The official board of the Methodist
church held a regular meeting last
night.
~ A telephone for the use of‘ the Towu
Court hasbeen placed in Attorney F. A.
Hill’s office. The call is 88—4.
The curb lawn in front of the Stuart
residence on West avenue is being
sheared.
I The case of the State vs. McMullen
will be heard in the town court this
' afternoon.
iii [Who are 2'12 need of work aim secure a free advertise—
i’ meat in the Want Column of ‘- :9;
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MURDERERS NEXT.
The Trial of Fuda and Impas-
sino to Commence To-day.
Judge Wheeler Will Occupy the Bench Dur-‘
ing their Trial.
The session of the criminal SuperiOr
court was resumed this morning. Judge
Ralph Wheeler occupied the bench
when Guisseppi Fuda and Nicodemo
Impassino were arranged for the mur-
der of Fuda’s wife at East Norwalk last
February.
The court has been delayed
from having the case tried ear-
lier in the session on account
Of the state’s attorney being engaged
in the Ferris will contest, but that
having been finished, the attorney will
now devote all his~ attention to the
murder case, and it is expeCted that it
will be oneof the most sensational trials
of the kind that has been heard in this Vi—
cinity in' many years.
The murder was one of the most
brutal in the history of crime in the
state. Mrs. Fuda was enticed to a lone-
ly spot on the railroad track near the
white bridge in East Norwalk and there
stabbed to death, her body being placed
across the tracks to be ground to pieces
to hide the horrible murder: and make
it appear as if she was killed by a train.
The engineer on the midnight train
discovered the body lying across the
rails and stopped the train in time to
disclose the murder. The body was
picked up and later identified.
EAST ‘IIEII'WALK.
M. D. Randall, the contractor and
builder, has purchased a new St. Law-
rence skiff. ‘ '
Mrs. Lewis G. Fowler of Henry street
is entertaining her mother, Mrs. Doug-
lass, of New Haven.
A Tramway car on the Dorlon Point
line, jumped the track at the corner of
5th avenue and Cove street yesterday
afternoon, and caused a short delay.
Daniel L’HOmmedieu, has a. very
smart, intelligent cat, who, when she
feels inclined for a fish breakfast or din-
ner, goes fishing all by herself. She
waits until the tide rises, then» crosses
the street to Peter Decker’s plank
walk, which at high tide is very con-
venient. From her position over the
water, she watches until the fish .Or
large minnows Swim beneath her, then
dexterously dips in her paw and catches
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a fish, which before eating, she takes
and proudly shows to her master. ‘ ,
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The sessions of St. Paul’s industrial
school have been closed far the usual
summer vacation.
M. Ratchford is suffering from a se-
vere attack of the grip.
Chief 'Bradley will probably attend
as an invited guest the annual parade
and review of the New York police
force which takes place on Tuesday af-
ternoon, June lst. ~
The new approach to the rIaih oad
station is completed and is a creditable
piece of work.
Ex-Judge, ex-mayor, and extra all-
around-good fellow James T. Hubbell,
did not leave for the south yesterday,
as he had intended. This morning he
explained the fact by saying that he
felt like the hungry man who sat down
to a good dinner, he “hated to leave
it.” He expects, however, to “make
a break ” for the South to-day.
LeGrand Smith who died in Cole- '
brook last Friday, was quite well known
to many of our older citizens. -
The cutting department of Fancher’s
shoe manufactory at New Canaan
started up yesterday.
James L. Stevens has leased ’his
house on East avenue to Nelson Taylor. "'
Services will be held at 7 and 10
O’clock, at St. Paul’s church, on Thurs-.
day.
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DEATH OF Ill-MASON.
S. C. Patterson Taken tothe
Hospital. in a Dying
Condition. ‘
He Lives Scarce’ly Five Minutes After
Reaching that Institution. .
The Selectmen were advised this
morning by Dr. SJH. Huntington that
S. C. Patterson was seriously, if not
critically ill at his hoine on Newtown.
avenue, and suggested the advisability
of having him removed to the hOspital.
Acting on the suggestion of the phy:
sician, Selectman Selleck deputized
his son Frank to transfer Patterson from
his home to the hospital. _
A phaeton carriage was secured and.
Patterson was taken to the hospital,
conversing with Mr. selleck on the
way, and laid on a couch where he soon
after expired.
The deceased who was about 55 years
of age was a brick mason by trade and
well known in town. For some months
past he had been in ill health-and una-
ble to work at his trade. He applied
to the selectmen for permission to be
sent to the hospital but his request was
not granted. He at the same time re-
fused to go to the Town Farm.
He was a married man but had not
lived withhis wife for some time, she
having left him and gone out of town.
TO the writer, he yesterday morning I
on Main street, in response to the salu-
tation, “How are you Patterson ?” re- ,
plied,f‘I don’t know, butI don’tubelieve
that I shall last much longer; this dys-
pepsia will be the death of me. You
can’t imagine how much I suffer. I’m
nearly dead now.” And he looked it.
Mr. Patterson was a" man of good
habits, close in‘mon ey matters perhaps,
but with an intent to be honest. He
was also a good workman.
It' IS not known that he had any rela-
tives in town nor as to where any of
them reside. The selectmen will make
investigations.
remains will be taken charge. of by
funeral director J. D. J ennings.‘
CorOner Burke has been advised of}
the death and it will receive his atten-
tion.
FOR scndof CHILDREN.
A Prize to the First Sending in n...
Largest Number of Correct
Answers.
Commencing with Monday’s issue of
the EVENING GAZETTE, a series of re-
” buses and enigmas will be published
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each evening expressly for school
children of the public and private
schools of the town.
To the one fir st sending 1n the largest
number of correct answers each week.
A Lincoln Fountain Pen with a war-
ranted solid gold _pen and beautiful A
chased holder will be given.
Answers can be handed in at this of-
fice, at the branch office, 12 North
Main street, South Norwalk, or sent
through the mail.
The winner’s name will be'announced
in the WEEKLY GAZETTE, each week. '
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My first is white,a and yellow, and gray,
And cherry colored, too, they say;
‘Tis not very flattering applied to a
dam me,
Still, I vow I have heard it instead of a
name.
My second’s of various colors as well,
It belongs to my first, that IS clear as a
bell
If lost, you will never replace it, I fear,
Yet you eat, and you dr ink it, some-
times in your beer.
Now, if fir st and second together you
see,
You’ll find them as wooden as wooden
can be:
Still, not the less useful, I’m bound to
explain,
Whether seen on the river, or on the
deep main.
At a meeting of Concord Division,
S. of T. held last evening, it was voted
to hold a patriotic memorial in the Di-, .
vision rooms next Monday evening.
The Carpenters and Joiners Union
will meet this evening.
‘The American Mechanics society will
meet to-morrow evening. ' ,
Sher man Commander y, Golden Cross
will meet Friday evening.
Buckingham Post, G. A. R. will meet
to-morrow night. Matters pertaining
7 to the observance of Memorial day Will' '
‘ receive attention.
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The Spring'pa'rade and Shoot of Co.
F, C. N. G. was held to-day. It was
delayed until nearly noon on aCcount of
_ the rain. ~
In the meantime the
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