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STRANCLEEQUEST. ‘
Millionaire Joseph Richardson
Wants His Coffin Filled in
With Sawdust if too
Large.
His Death Occurred in New York Yesterday
‘ Morning.
Joseph Richardson, an eccentric mil-
lionaire died in New York yesterday
morning. He made his fortune in rail-
road building and was closely associa-
ted with the Vanderbilts and Goulds.
He constructed large sections of the
Union Pacific and Mexican Central
railroads.
He came as a poor boy from England
and his first work of any magnitude was
the construction of the Bridgeport
water works in which he owned a con-
trolling interest at the time of his death
and where his son is now superintend-
ent. . ' .
Mr. Richardson lived and died ina
house in New York which was only five
feet wide. This place has been called
the “Spite” house. It was built because
the surrounding property owners re-
fused to meet Mr. Richardson’s terms
for the narrow lot. He afterwards re—
fused fabulous sums for the little piece
of ground on which his spite house amid
the tall houses on the best part of Lex-
ington avenue stood as a memorial to
the eccentric tenancy to which he owed
his success in life.
He will be buried in a coffin he select-
ed thirty-two years ago and which is
now stored in his barn in Bridgeport.
It is composed of one-inch planks cut
from a big tree especially seleCte d by
Mr. Richardson. His greatest boast
-was “I am a working man. I want no
fuss either in life or death. When I
die, if my coffin is too large fill in the
empty space with sawdust.”
THE AERIAE BIKE.
A Most Wonderful and lnexplicable Per-
’ formance.
In ransacking the earth and the full-
ness thereof for novelties and genuine
features, with which to make their ex-
hibition in Stamford on Tuesday next,
a howling, equestrian, gymnastic and
aerial success, the consolidated Great
Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers’
Shows have secured a new European
sensation, which they exclusively ex-
hibit for the first time in America, and
which, it is said, is proving the biggest
kind of a hit wherever introduced. It
is carded as the “Aerial Enchanted Bi-
cycle” and may be briefly described as
an inverted cycle track laid upon the
under plane of a huge horizontally high
suspended nickel-plated star, on which
appears an inverted rider, propelling
an inverted standard bicycle and per-
forming a lot of incredible inverted
tricks, with nothing apparent to pre-
vent his falling headlong, wheel and
all. In addition to this inexplicable
head-down exhibition, first with his
hands, then with his teeth alone, he
holds a trapeze, upon which, while cir-
cling under the reversed track, his in-
trepid associate executes dauntless and
skillful feats. How the thing is done
is a most puzzling and amazing para-
dox. Had such a feat been attempted
in earlier days, its originators would
have received short shrift as witches.
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Oflicer Williams Watched.
As Officer “Ike” Williams was about
, to go on duty in Bridgeport Monday
night, a party of Elks entered the po:
lice station and Exalted Ruler John T.
Quinlan stepped to the front and with
a neat little speech presented the of-
ficer with a handsome gold watch,chain
and charm, the gift of his brother Elks
who took this opportunity to Show
their appreciation of his many excel-
lent qualities. Officer Williams was
completely surprised but was able to
say a few words in response. .
His Arm (:1in Off.
William Linghurst, aged 32, em:
ployed by the Housatonic Ice company
in Bridgeport, while at work at a- buzz
saw Tuesday afternoon, fell against it
and his right arm was cut to pieces,
necessitating amputation at the elbow.
His left hand was also terribly lacera-
ted, but the physicians believe that he
will not lose that member.
Went to Jail. '
, In the Town Court, yesterday after-
noon, Harry Brown was found guilty
of stealing an anchor. etc.,and he was
fined $14 and costs, in default of which
he was sent to jail. His confederate,
Joseph Barnes, was fined $5 and costs.
He also went to jail. '
THE FUDA MURDER TRIAL.
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THE EVIDENCE IN THE CASE-NEARLY Cour
‘PLETED WITH, no NEW ‘
_ DEVELOPMENTS. '
THE COURT ASKS JURY TO STAY LATERITO-DAY.
ARGUMENTS MAY BE MADE AND THE CASE
. . GIVEN TO THE JURY THIS , '
AFTERNOON.
The third week in the 'Fuda murder
trial opened yesterday, but the end is
approaching and the arguments in the
case, it is expected, will be reached this
afternoon.
There were no new developments yes-
terday. The defense ended its case
and the state commenced the rebuttal
testimony. There was a question as to
whether Attorney Cuneo, associate
counsel for the defense, or Interpreter
Donatel and Detective Wilkes, acting
for the state were the first to see the
accused. This fact was established by
the attaches of the jail.
During the latter part of the after-
noon Attorney Judson succeeded in
somewhat “mixing up” Donatel, the
state’s agent, and the latter went on
record as swearing to certain state-
mentswhich are 'in direct contradic-
tion to what he has previously testified
to on the' direct examination. This
may be accounted for from the fact
that he does not understand the mean-
ing of some of the questions put to him
by Attorney Judson and Attorney Fes—
senden will try to straighten out the
matter before the case closes.
One interesting part of the case yes-
terday afternoon was reached when
Donatel illustrated to the court and
jury the positions of Fuda and the mur-
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dered woman at the moment the fatal
blow was struck, as explained to him
by Fuda during one of the interviews
at the jail. If the positions of the
murdered woman and the alleged mur-
derer were as explained by Donatel, it
would have been impossible for Fuda
to have any blood spots on the right
shoulder of his coat. Attorney Judson
had Donatel Show the positiOn stated.
Detective Wilkes was called to the
stand and Donatel illustrated the posi-.
tions referred to. This he explained
was the manner in which Fuda said his
wife stood when the blow was struck.
The woman’s head was over her hus-
band’s left shoulder and his right
shoulder was in such a position that it
was preposterous to think that blood
could have been spattered ‘on it from
the injury to the woman. Attorney
Judson made the most of «this import-
ant admission. -
Another bit of testimony which is
new in the case, inasmuch as it Was
only recalled by Donatel yesterday,was
the statement he declares Fuda made
to him that Imapassino when he struck
the unfortunate woman" over the head
with the hatchet, exclaimed: “N ow
you have paid for all that you have
said to me.”
In response to the adroit questioning
of Attorney Judson, Donatel made the
admission that Fuda told him that he
was in ignorance of the purpose Ima-
passino had when he borrowed the
hatchet and until he struck the fatal
blow on Mrs. Fuda’s head. " The wit-
ness also admitted that he did not take
all the statements that Fuda made. to
him at the jail which was twisted by
the attorney for the defense to mean
that Donatel took only what the state
wanted to utilize as evidence in its case
against Fuda. Donatel declared there
was no truth in the story told by Fuda
that he tried to get the latter to deed
him what property he posessed in Italy
and that he would get him free.
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The witness said he was independ'
ently well off and would not take what
a poor countryman in prison had. Don—
atel said that Fuda told him that Ima—
passino was as guilty as he (Fuda) was.
At this point the court ordered an
adjournment until tO-day and instruct—
ed the jury to be prepared to-day to
stay later than usual. It is expected
the case will go to the jury late this
afternoon. _
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INDEFINITELY POSTPON ED
Judge Roraback’s Amendment to License
Law Laid Aside.
Judge Roraback’s amendment to the‘
license law was called up in the House
at Hartford yesterday. The judge
made a powerful speech in favor of the
bill. He said in towns of 4,000 voters
it would limit license to one for each
100. Under such an amendment there
would be a great reduction in licenses.
In New Haven from 459 to 250; Bridge-
port 330 to 140.\ The bill dispensed
with local option in towns of over 4,000 ~
voters the fee would be not less than
$750; towns of between 3,000 and 4,000 .
not less than $550, and in towns of less
than 3,000 not less than $400.
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Representative Hurlbutt of Norwalk
opposed the bill, figuring the loss of
revenue by counties as follows: Hart-
ford county $31,950,New Haven $58,890,
New London $11,080, Fairfield $5,400,
Middlesex $1,867, Windham $16,255,
Litchfield $1,575, and Tolland county
$5,835; a total loss of revenue of $132,-
832.
Mr. Coit of New London said the
loss in his county could well be afford-
ed ifIthe harm done under the present
license law could be eliminated. His
idea was that licenses could be at least
$1,000.
After considerable discussion a mo-
tion to indefinitely postpone the whole
matter was carried, 71 to 57.
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’ Weary of tne Weather.
This prolonged atmospheric ‘ disturbi-
ance, in which spring cooly lingers in
the lap of summer, is becoming‘ deci-
dedly wearisome. Merchants are com-
plaining of a great falling off in trade,
shippers are groaning to think they
cannot get out with comfort, the east
’ wind has chilled people to the marrow-
bones, while the reign of dampness has
even cast a mildew on everybody’s
patience. If summer ever comes again
it will be a surprise.
Flag Day.
Next Monday is Flag Day, and the
Stars and Stripes will float from every
school-house and public building in all
this wide land. Few private houses
are bare of the national colors on that
day, for it is becoming more and more
a matter of patriotism to observethe
occaSIOn. ' '
There’s Nothing New,
' Up to last night there were no new
developments in the GreenWich murder
case. Coroner Doten has not" yet re?
turned a finding. The murderer is still
at large. The authorities are looking .
for him as well as the young woman
who was mixed up in the‘afl’air. .
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THE nonhuman.
‘They Defeat the Bridgeport
Chess Players by TWo
Points.
The Silver Championship Cup Brought
Back to Norwalk.
team from the Norwalk Chess club
went to Bridgeport last night to \try
conclusions with the Bridgeport Chess
players. .
When the NOrwalkers had finished
their conclusions, they had won the
silver championship cup away from the
Bridgeport team, and lugged it off
home done up in camphor. The game
took place in the rooms. of the Chess
Checker and Whist club, and was 1n-
teresting throughout. ‘
The cup has been in the Bridgeport's
possession for about a year. Each club
has now won it three times. The play
last night was as follows:
Norwalk. Bridgeport.
Baldwin, 1 Gotthardt, 0
Baker, 1 Challenger, 0
Moran. 1 Wilson, 0
Mulvehill, 0 Rogers, 1
Maples, 1 Coggswell, 0
ChuIich, 1 Northrop, 0
A. fidams, 0 Norton, ~ 1
E. Adams, 0 Sterling 1
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lHE GAZETTE‘WOU‘LDLIKE TO SEE
It rain.
The daily increasing circulation of
THE EVENING GAZETTE continue.
“Jimmy” Maples and John H. Light
dwell together in peace and unity at
the Yacht club.
Ofllcer Kenney ride the city’s bi-
cycle.
More orders for GAZETTE patterns.
Fred Coleman and Jake Schaub on a
tindem. '
Th‘dvshore rCSOIt‘propx-ietor who en-
joys this weather. - g
A smile broader than that illuminate
ng the face of Rob McDonald to-day.
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BOSTON sfonE,’ NDBWALK.
—We Shall Draw Sunshine From Behind
the Darkest Clouds.
FOR THURSDAY ONLY.
6&0 Full bleached muslin, 40 per yd.
22c Full bleached 8—4 mushn, 130 per
ard. ,
Sc Dress Lawns, all up to date Styles,
40.
3 pcs. 25c Raw silk and Wool Dress
Goods, 12c. _
4 pcs. 500 Novelty Dress Goods, 200.
19c Ladies’ Short Sleeve vest pearl
buttons, 12c. _
750 Men’s neglige percale Shlrts, 50c.
49c Granite Iron Preserving Kettles,
250.
35c Granite Iron Tea Kettles, 19c.
25c metal belts, 130.
5c Best Laundry Soap, 30; _
10 gross pkg. Hair Pins, 00.
390 Fancy ribbons, Zoc._
10c spool best sewing silk, 60.
13c Swiss Embroidered kas., 70.
75c Summer Corsets, 380. _
490 Ladies’ Muslin Daawers, 20c.
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Obituary. "
BERNARD ‘LARRIGAN.
At his home on Belden avenue this
morning, Bernard Larrigan, aged about
74‘ years, .passedjto his eternal rest.
‘ The deceased came to Norwalk from
Ireland nearly fifty .years ago, and re-
mained here for perhaps a year, and
then went to Neijork, from thence to
Philadelphia, then to Ohio, and “down
the river” to New Orleans and back to
Norwalk. ”
Arriving here he went to work as a
polisher in the marble yard of the late
E. B. PriCe. Until about five years
ago he was employed at Bates’ granite
works, he at that time retiring from
work and living ona comfortable com-
petence which by industry and thrift he
had saved. ,
He also purchased the house on Bel-
lden avenue Where his death occurred.
[He was me er married and occupied
the house in company with his nieces
to whom it is understood he has willed
his property.
' “Barney” as he was familiarly called,
was a man of an exceptionably mild
nature, and had few. if any enemies.
He. always looked upon the bright side
of everything and no one laughed
heartier at a good story than he. He
was also free-hearted. It can be truly ,
said his death Will besincerely mourn-
ed. . a
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—-Without exception the russet and
vici black Ties at $2 are the finest; and
$75 in gold. free August 23, A. H, Hoyt
& Son’s 37 Wall street. . j4-6t.
Blsnoroplolumn.
Rev. Chauncey Brewster of
Grace Church, Brooklyn, . 1
Elected. ‘
Eleven Ballots Were Necessary in Order
to Beach a Decision.
At the annual diocesan convention of
the Protestant Episcopal church held
in Waterbury on Tuesday, Rev. Chaun-
cey-Bunce Brewster, rector of Grace
church Brooklyn, N. Y., was elected
bishop coadjutor, which means prac-
tically the bishopric of the diocese of
Connecticut. .
On that account the most prominent
rectors in the state were considered
for the high officeiand 11 ballots were
necessary to arrive ata decision. Two-
thirds of the votes were necessary.
The first ballot stood: Rev. Samuel
Hart. Hartford, 26; Rev. William R.
Huntington, New York, 26; Rev. Ed-
ward S. Lines, New Haven, 26; Rev.
Henry M. Sherman, Bridgeport, 19;
Rev. Chauncey Bunce Brewster,BrQ0k-
lyn, 17, and several scattering.
The final vote was: Rev. C. B.. Brew-
ster, 86; Rev. Dr. Hart, 22; Rev. E. S.
Lines, 17.
A committee of Rev. F. Goodwin of
Hartford and Rev. G. W. Douglas of
New Haven and Messrs. Burton Mans-
field of New Haven and William W.
Skiddy of Stamford were appointed to
inform Rev. Mr. Brewster of his elec-
tion; and Rev. H. M. Sherman of
Bridgeport-and Rev. F. W. Harriman
of Windsor and Charles E. Jackson of
Middletown and Fred 'J . Kingsbury of
Waterbury were appointed to inform
Bishop Williams of the action of the
convention.
The election by the house of clerical
delegates was immediately confirmed
by the house of lay delegates, Mr.
Green of Norwich, being the only del-
egate offering strenuous opposition
which arose from the fact that in his
opinion the candidatehad not been ChOS‘
from outside:the state. Following the
election the entire conference gathered
in the body of the church and sang
“Gloria in 'Excelsis” in thanksgiving
for the harmonious convention.
The newly elected bishop coadjutor
is a native of New Haven and is 50 years
of age. His father...was formerly rector
of Christ church, 'New Haven. He is a
I graduate of Yale ‘68 and was a class-
mate of Prof. DH. B. Wright, dean of
Yale. During his college career he
was a member of the “Lit” board and
was class orator. In 1872 he graduated
from the Berkeley Divinity school in
Middletown. He has been rector of
St. Andrew’s church, Rye, New York;
Christ church Detroit; Grace church,
Baltimore and for the past 12 years rec-
tor of Grace church, Brooklyn. He is
reputed to be a strong and eloquent
preacher of polished manner and agree-
able personality.
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FRATERNAL NEWS.
Secretaries of fraternal, or secret so-
cieties are invited to send to the
GAZETTE, the elections of officers and
other news pertaining to their lodges
to be printed in this column. The
names of oflicers should he brought in
on the evening of their election and
all other news with equal promptness.
A regular meeting of the Germania
Saengerbund was held last evening.
The reports of the several committees
showed the society to be in a prosper-
ous cOndition. " 5,
Court Mahackemo, A. O. F. did de-.
gree work at a meeting held last even-
ing.
The Sons of Hermann met at Ger-
mania hall last night.
Carl Schaub is attending the Fuda
murder trial in Bridgeport, tO-day.
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EAST NDBWALK.
The cottage which Platt Beers is
building is now ready for the masons.
The last rehearsal for the “Business
Men’s Carnival” will be held this even-
ing in Music Hall. Under the manage-
ment of Carrie Carleton Seeley this af-
fair cannot fail to be a success. Too
much cannot be said in praise of Miss
Seeley’s untiring patience in surmount-
ing all opposition and difficulties. She
has spared herself in no way and we
Wish her the success she so well de-
serves. ’ ' L
The weekly prayer and praise meet-
ing of the East avenue M. E. church
will be held in the church this even.-
ing instead of .-Thursday evening, the
change being made on account of the
carnival in Music Hall to-morrow even-
, ing.
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'l’llE EVElllllC GAZETTE.
' HAS THE CONFIDENCE OF THE
PUBLIC. IT GOES 'INTO NEAR-
LY EVERY HOME. IT IS READ
NOT FOR ITS SENSATIONALI'sm,
BUT. FOR ITS READABLENESS',‘
‘AND AN AD PLACED IN IT 13
READ BY THOUSANDS.”
Stormy Weather hut Excel-
lent Exercises. ‘ -
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A: the “Commencement” of Colonel Rohv
erts’ Military School, '
Had Colonel Roberts of the Norwalk
Military Institute had contrOl of the
weather he no doubt would have had
the sun shine yesterday afternoo'n, not
through any selfish motive on his part,
but simply that all might have attend"-
ed the commencement exercises at his
school. '
Nevertheless, despite the action of
Jupiter Pluvius there was a large at-
tendance at the exercises in the school
and all were delighted with the follow-
ing programme of exercises, the pupil
showing the marked advantages to be
gained under so able an instructor as
Colonel Roberts. The programme:
Fraternity March.
Poor and Little Greece,
Arthur B. Hilliard, ot‘Montana.
The Negro Problem, _.
Stephen J uGriswnld, New York.
Seeing the Elephant. “‘ ,
The Exiles of the Acadians,
John P Packer. New York.
In Lovely Venice. .
The Second Inaugural,
Frederick Bronlz, Connecticut-
Wendell Philips in Fanueil Hall.
Henry B. WllSOXl. Ohio.
Imperial Gavotte.
' A reception was held in the evening
which was a joyous occasion and partic-
ipated in by a happy party of dancers.
There were eighteen numbers on the
dance orders. The best of music was
provided. ' '
The Colonel can now 'take a hard
earned rest of a few weeks. As to his
pupils, it is believed that most if not
all of them will come back and with
them new recruits. ' '
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“nunsus uuuounn.”
Class Day ExevrciSesxatrMis's Baird's lnstié'
tute.
The class day exerCises at Miss
Baird’s Institute took place yesterday
afternoon. The class motto is “rursus
nunquam.”
Music—Etude,
' Miss Atherton.
Historian, -
Miss Newcomb.
Poet,
Miss Levy.
Seer,
' . Miss Atherton.
Ivory Oration and Senior Charge.
Miss Newcomb. ~
Junior Reply, ' -
Miss Blacker. 5'
M. B. I. Song, ‘
The commencement exercises for
which an especially attractive pro-
gramme has been arranged will tak
place to-night.
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Another Market Closed.
Buttery’s cash market on Water
street has been closed. Mr. Buttery
most people though was doingt a thriv-
ing business. His prices were “way
down” and it appears not profitable to
himself, hence his retirement for the
present from the business. -It is under-
stood that this makes the tenth market
that has “gone unde” in'town so far
this year. 7 .
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BIRTHS.
MCDONALD—In South Norwalk,
June 9, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert
A. McDonald. ..
MARRIAGE S.
TAYLOR—NORTHROP.—In New Mil-
ford, June 2d, Arthur Taylor to Mrs.
Kate V. Northrop, both of New Mil-
ford.
SEELEY—BROWN.—In Bridgeport,
June .9, Robert C. Seeley ‘and Miss
Clara Brown. -
OTTMAN—LAUBSCHER. — In Bridge-
port, June 9, Rev. Frederick Ottman
of Hartford, and Miss Mary Laubscher.
DEATHS. '.
ALLIS—In Shelton, ' June 5, Wells
Allis, aged 84.
DARAGAN—In Danbury, June 7th,.
Frederick Daragan, of Redding Ridge, ‘
aged 34 years.
NASH—In Danbury, June 7th, J en-
nie, *daughter of Patrick, and Mary
Nash, aged 12 years.
PAINE—In‘Bridgeport, June, 7, Lizzie
Paine, daughter of W. H. and Amarin-
'tha Paine.
PARROTT—i—In‘ Bridgeport June 6, ,
Andrew B. Parrott, aged 62 years.
ROWE—In Bridgeport June 7, Lizzie
L., daughter of Lewis P. and Jane
Rowe, aged 12 years. _
THOMPSON—In Danbury, June 8,
Edward Starr Thompson, aged 39 years,
Norwalk Chronicler