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EVERY EVENING WHEN THE
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SCRAMBLE FOR IT. WE DIVIDE
IT INTO FOUR PARTS, AND =
EACH OF US TAKE ONE.
VOL. VII. NO. 1646.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Tarifi‘ Bill Expected to Be
Ready for the House on
Monday Next.
Every Republican Member Has Been Re-
quested to be on Hand That Day.
GAZETTE BUREAU, l
1235 NEW YORK AVENUE,
WASHINGTON June '78. i
The House met to-day and after a
bi ief session adjoul ned as usual to
Thursday. It was f1 eelv talked that
the T31 11f bill would be ready f01 the
House 5 action byl Monday next and
every republican member was urged to
be present on July 5th, despite its being
a national holiday.
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, It is said that Speaker Reed will an-
nounce the Committees just bef01e the
close of this session. so as to be 1eady
to stem business promptly, when Con—
gress again convenes in Decembei.
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The first installment of the delegates
to the International Christian Endeav-
or convention in San Francisco, July
7-12 to the number of over one hun-
dred, left this city this morning.
The second section is scheduled to
leave here Wednesday morning.
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Charles de Kay, United State Consul
General at Berlin, in a report to the
State Department,calls attention to the
fact that German bicycle makers are
deeply conce1 ned at the now very
lai ge and growing competition of
American machines.
The Consul Gene1 a1 says it is not be-
cause the American wheels are of
foreign make that they sell so rapidly
in Germany, but because they are the
strongest, lightest, soundest, and most
elegant in shape. They have quite
taken the field, he says, from Belgian,
Austrian, and British wheels.
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The Senate committee on finance to-
day settled several vexed questions in
connection with the tariff, including
Fullers earth, lead ore and iron ore.
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Requisitions for $14,650,000 for the
payment of pensions have been granted
by the Secretary of the InteriOr.
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Col. W. W. Skiddy Of Stamford ar-
rived here to-day to look after the
Cove Mills interests in the tariff sched-
ules, now pending.
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SCHOOL MEETING.
The Over River School District Voters.
Will Probably Vote Against Further
Expenses.
There will be a special meeting of
the voters of the Over River School
District, in the school house, this even-
ing at 8 o’clock, to authorize the com-
mittee of said district to provide addi-
tional school room by the erection Of
an additional building or the remodel-
ing of the present school building; also
to authorize the borrowing of money to
pay for same.
A large meeting will no doubt be
held, and it appears to be the general
impression of the district voters that
the question of erecting an additional
building or remodeling the present one
will be voted down, as they believe that
the district is sufficiently in debt and
that to burden them with more expense
would be an error, especially during
the present hard times.
Elliot Released.
William Elliot, the Darien man who
tore Chief Bradley’s coat into small
pieces, was released yesterday after.
noOn upon payment of Judge Gregory’s
fine amounting in all to $29. Mrs.
Frank Godson of South Norwalk came
to his rescue and pawned her watch}
and a diamond ring to raise the neces—
sa1 y amount.
Railway Clerk Resigns.
Rudolph Karl, a very popular rail-
way mail clerk who has been engaged
on the route between New Haven and
Pittsfield, Mass, has resigned.
Mr. Karl’s health has not.been very
good of late and it is understood he re-
signs to take advantage of a flattering
offer from a large business house in
Bridgeport.
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—The Day We Celebrate.
Everybody go and see the big dis-
play of fireworks on sale at Benedict
. and Ambler’ s Branch Store opp. Bos-
. ton Store Wall St. Norwalk.
Call
early and avoid the 1ush. Prices the
lowest 328 1w
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BROWNING ACCIDENT
In Attempting to Pass from
Yawl to Sharpie the ,
Former Capsizes.
The Drowned Man Unknown But George
Wilmot of Cove Mills Owned :1
Similar Boat.
There was a drowning accident. off
Green’s reef yesterday afternoon in
which the name‘of the party who was
drowned is unknown, although George
Wilmot an oysterman of Cove Mills,
Stamford, owned a boat similar to the
one in which the party was sailing. It
is not known, however, whether he
is the missing man or not. Atelephone
message to the Cove Mills elicited the
information that Wilmot was away
clamming and had not been seen for
several days.
Dr. L. M. Allen was out with a party
in his yacht Bon Bon and witnessed the
accident, but was too far away to ren-
der assistance.
Dr. Allen says the boat was a two-
masted shaipie with squaie sails and
painted white with green bottom.
When he first saw it the man had made
his tiller fast and was seated in a yawl
towing behind, which he was bailing
out. The sharpie was on the starboard
tack‘ going like a race horse towards
Green’s reef, which was passed over,
the man still bailing out the yawl.
The Doctor had started after him
with the Bon Bon when he saw him
stand up and make an attempt to pass
from the yawl into the sharpie. Sud-
denly the yawl capsized and the man
was pitched overboard. The Bon Bon
and two other yachts reached the spot
in a few minutes, but no signs of the
man could be found.
The sharpie sailed away at g1 eat
speed until within about two miles
from the reef, she capsized and was
picked up and towed into Five Mile
,river harbor. by Captain Williami...
Youngs of Mr. A. Solman’s launch
Laurel.
In towing the sharpie in one of the
masts was broken, but no other damage
was done. There was nothing in the
boat by which the owner could be iden-
ified nor was there any name on the
stern.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Alex. S. Gibson Elected Treasurer National
Music Teachers.
The National convention of Music
Teachers in session in New York yes-
terday elected the following officers:-
W. H. Green, president; James P.
Keogh of New York, secretary; Alex-
ander S. Gibson Of Connecticut, treas-
urer.
Executive committee, A. J. Wilkins
of Bridgeport, Conn.,,Carl J. Schmidt
of Morristown, N. Y.,and F. A. Fowler
of New Haven. ' .
New Caps for C. N. G.
Quartermaster-General Van Keuren
has issued to the enlisted men Of the
Connecticut National Guard fatigue
caps of the United States Army pat-
tern, in exchange for the old caps.
The visor of the new cap will protect
the eyes from the sun.
All the Peabody rifles have been ex-
changed for Springfields.
Colonel Morgan, assistant quarter-
master-general, was at Niantic, Satur-
day, looking after the encampment
grounds in a general way, preparatory
to the coming encampment, and in par-
ticular the work of concreting the mess
buildings. The concrete floor is a de-
cided improvement in the way of com-
fort and cleanliness.
Salesmen to Meet.
The 20th annual summer outing of
the Connecticut Commercial Travelers’
association will be held July 30 at the
Sea View hotel, Savin Rock. The so-
ciety will, after transacting the usual
business, indulge in sports and com-
pete for prizes. The sports will be a
base ball game, two 100 yard dashes,
one for light and the other for heavy-
weights; a contest at kicking the fOot
ball, a potato race, wheelbarrow race,
and a tug of war; the last named be-
tween a New Haven team and any who
wish to compete against them. The
prizes will be given to the Winners of
each event.
~Malaria Can Shake
and shackle the strongest constitution.
Riggs’ Malaria Cuie can smite and
smother malaria. Will you take it in
time, or will you shake and ache and
feel twenty years older? The cure is
the same then, only slower.
MARRiAgE BELLS.
Elliot F. Richmond and Emma
F. Raymond United by Rev.
S. B. Pond.
The/Happy Couple will Forego the Usual
Wedding Tour.
Rev S. B. Pond, rector of St. Paul’s
Episcopal church, last night spoke the
words that united Elliot F. Richmond
and Emma F. Raymond, both of this
city.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the bride’s mother at 47 Main
street, in the presence of the relatives
and friends of the couple, at 8:30 O’clock.
The bride was becomingly dressed in
a steel blue silk dress trimmed with
white lace and ribbons and carried a
boquet of sweet peas. The maid of
honor, Miss Enyella Leobold, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Leobold,
wore a dress of white organdy and car-
ried a handsome basket of smilax,
white roses and pinks.
The bride and groom with the guests
sat down to a wedding supper 1mmedi-
ately after the ceremony, and as the
usual wedding tour was not to be taken,
the guests were entertained until late
in the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Richmond will reside
with the bride’s mother at 47 Main
street.
Among those present were the bride’s
mother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. S. H.
Richmond and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. Peck,
H. B. Cook, of Wilton, Mr. and Mrs.
M. F. Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Green, of West Norwalk,.Mrs. Hiram
Nash of Westport, J. F. Ruscoe, Mrs.
C. Cargill, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Andrews,
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Allen, Frank
Crozier, of Westport, Mrs. and Miss
Gregory, Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Leo-
bold, Mrs. Frances A. Taylor and
daughte1s Mrs. Leonard Whitney and
M 155 Mattie Taylor. I
MEETING OROEBEO.
Wional Secretary Requests. President
Barrett to call Directors Together.
The Officers of the United Hatters of
North America, who were in Danbury'
several days ago, returned to their sev-
eral homes Saturday afternoon. but not
before National Secretary Phillips had
issued a formal notice to President
Barrett to call a special meeting of the
national board of directors. This was
in accordance with the vote taken by
the Danbury and Bethel associations,
who comprise more than one-third of
the membership of the United Hatters
of North America, and have the right
to demand a meeting under the by-laws
of the organization.
Should President Barrett fail to call
the board together, Vice-President
Moffat will issue the call.
The meeting will probably be held in
Danbury this week, it is hoped, by
Wednesday or Thursday.
State Monument Completed.
The state monument which is to be
erected in the National park at Chat-
tanooga, Georgia, has been completed
by Mr. Stephen Masien of Hartford, and .
will be inspected at Barre, Vt., during
the first week in July. Quartermaster
General Van Keuren, Colonel Packer
and Captain S. E. Chafiee of Derby will
visit Barre early in July to inspect the
monument, prior to its removal to Chat-
tanooga. As soon as the inspection is
through with, Mr. Masien will ship the
work to Georgia and it will be erected
in time for the dedication, which may
take place in August. This monument
is the largest and most beautiful mem-
orial that has been ordered by the
state.
State DentalCommission.
Governor Cooke has appointed the
following on the State Dental Commis-
sion: George L. Parmele, of Hartford;
William J. Rider, of Danbury; Charles
B. Baker of Bridgeport; Charles P.
Graham, of Middletown; and Richard
W. Bowne of New London. All the
foregoing are reappointments, -“ex-
cept Mr. Baker, who takes the place Of
Civilion Fones, of Bridgeport. The ap-
pointments are for two years from July
1, 1897.
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He Paid Up.
In the case of George Peterson vs.
' James H. Beattie, the latter has settled
the matter by paying over $87.90 to
John J. Walsh, attorney for Peterson.
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—-Ali the successful AMerchante' or
this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE.
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NORWALK, CONN; TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 29, 1897.
ANOTHER MURDER
Choirmaster Stephen Basort
Killed“ in East Bridgeport.
The Victim 'Lay on the Pavement All
Night With-a Fractured Skull.
Yesterday morning Stephen Basort,
21 years old, of East Bridgeport, was
found lying unconscious at the rear of
the house occupied by Stephen Baseta,
and suffering from the effects of a frac-
tured skull and a nhmber of wounds in
the region of the groin. Basort died
at the Bridgeport hospital at 11 o’clock
without regaining consciousness.
The unconscious form of Basort was
seen stretched prostrate by a man liv-
ing in the house adjoining that occu-
pied by Baseta. He notified Baseta
and then went to the police station to
report the case. The ambulance was
called and Dr. Osborn, who went with
it, found that Basort’s skull was frac-
tured. The appearance of the lower
part Of his body indicated that he had
been brutally kicked and jumped on.
The doctor reported the case to the
police as one of a serious assualt with
probably fatal consequences, and Sn.-
perintendent Birmingham ordered Ser-
geant Redgate to take out three men
to look up the assailants of the uncon-
scious man. They arrested Stephen
Baseta and Paul Pawlik, who were in
the house near which Basort was found.
Basort had been with Baseta and Paw-
lik until late at night.
Another member of the party was
Thomas Dirga, the injured man’s un-
cle, who was found at the Wheeler &
Wilson factory and arrested.
From what the police could learn of
‘ the witnesses, who were refractory and
apparently were lying, a row was
started in Baseta’s house. Basort and
the three men left the house and
walked to the street, where Basort was
attacked. The sidewalk at the front of
the housé was covered with blood and
it is believed that this came from the
wounds on Basort’s body. The stricken
man was picked up and taken to the
yard at the rear of the house, where . ‘
he was left to lie until morning.
Thomas Dirga, the dead man’s uncle,
made a statement soon after his arrest
in which he said that he saw Basort
at the house of George Kopehik. He
and Kopehikrwalked to Baseta’s house
and later Basort went there. There
was nothing of unpleasantness, he said.
He left Basort at Basetta’s house at 11
o’clock and then went home. He heard
nothing further of Basort until when
Baseta awoke him and told him that
Basort had been hurt.
In contradiction of'Dirga’s statement
that he went home at 11 o’clock the po-
lice have witnesses who saw him. with
Basort at 11.45. It is also thought
strange that Dirga should have disre-
garded family ties so much as to pay no
attention to Baseta’s'notification of Ba-
sort’s injury, but to go to work without
any apparant concern. Dirga was ar-
rested once for being concerned in a
stabbing aifray, and has been regarded
by the police as a man not above using
force to satisfy a grudge.
The murdered man was 21 yeais old
and was a steady, indust1 1ous young
fellow, who neve1 used liquor or tObac-
co. . He was of Slavish birth, and was
organist of the Greek Catholic church.
He was not of a quarrelsome disposi-
tion and his countrymen who knew him
well were surprised to learn of his be—
ing where there was trouble.
An autopsy showed that death was
due to odema of the lungs, caused by
exposure, although the fracture of the
skull and the other injuries would have
proved fatal.
Nicholas Bolaski, who was with the
murdered man at 10 o’clock was ar-
rested.
It was found that the dead man had
been robbed as well as assaulted. He
carried a gold watch when he left his
boarding place, and it was not on his
person when he was found. There was
no money in his pockets, and it is be-
lieved that he was robbed of money as
well, for he was prudent and saved
considerable each week.
Republic ns Walk Out-
The Republican membe1s of the
Stamford cOmmon council again showed
their opposition to Mayor Bohannon by
leaving the meeting last night so that
it was\impossible to transact any busi-
ness, though several matters of much
importance to the city require immedi-
ate attention. Mayor Bohannon issued
his eighth veto tO-night' and it per-
tained to the Judge Downs matter,
which resulted in the ' Republican
members walking out and preventing
the transaction of any business. . The
city affairs are assuming such a serious
condition‘that the citizens are becom-
ing,r somewhat exercised.
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HE WANTED 10 ENE,
Michael Timmons Took Half
an Ounce of Lau‘danum.
Emetics Forced Down His Throat at the
Hospital.
_ Michael Timmons, a, teamster em-
ployed by Frank Miller of Bridgeport,
quarrelled with his wife yesterday at
his home. _ He accused his wife of sup-
p'Ortihg his brother-in-law in a difllculty
they had, and this made him despon-
dent. He had been drinking and was
consequently ugly.
He sent out to a drug store and
bought half an ounce of laudanum
which he poured down his throat. His
wife soon discovered his suicidal act
and sent to the drug Store. The dis-
penser, came to the house with anti-
dotes but Timmons refpsed to take
them. He was removed to the hospital
in the ambulance and emetics forced
down his throat. -' He wase out of dan-
ger in a short time and went home
where he raised a row. Father Cremin
called at the house and found Timmons
with a knife in his hand threatening to
use it on anyone who Opposed him. An
officer took the would-be suicide to the
station-house where he was placed in
position where he could do no damage
to himself or anyone else.
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THE GAZETTE WOULD LIKE To SEE
The Fire Police give. an exhibition
drill.
B. C. Feeney motoring a lawn mower.
~ Attorney Walsh when he isn’t hun-
gry.
D. H. Weeks president of a labor
union.
Senator Keeler
money ” bicycle.
John H. Hoyt continue to grow good
looking.
GenialSam._ Lynes the owner of an
airship:
“Eph” Merritt’s new boat christened
the “Gee Whizz.”
“Jim” Sutherland more regular in
his attendance at church. I
The town buy Dorlon’s Point and
make it a public park. '
Judge Gregory wearing a plug hat
and gold rimmed spectacles.
George H. Allen get so fat that he
can’t crawl through a four inch knot-
hole.
John H. {Light heading a subscrip-
tion for a loving cup to be presented
to B. W. Maples.
The Lake Waccabuc tourists quit
carrying theii fish bait in a can labeled
“Concentrated Lye.”
J e1e Donovan build a handsome 1esi-
dence up town.
S. C. Palmer learn some new pieces
to speak at public meetings.
Fred Hill publish a schedule of fees
for performing marriages,—and stick
to them.
The Water Commissioners provide
“Campy” with an electric fan these
hot days.
The City Council eating a shore din-
ner after Wall street is widened and
paved.
Will. DeKlyn playing golf.
George B. St. John send out gilt-
edged tax bills.
Postmaster Malone show some symp-
toms of getting married.
Benjamin J. Sturges donate $250 to
the Norwalk hospital.
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riding a “hard
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Slipped on Polished Floor.
James M. B. Dwight, brother of
President Dwight of Yale University.
died at his home in New Haven yester-
day. Mr. Dwight slipped and fell on a
rug on a highly polished floor Friday
night. He sustained a badly broken
leg but no serious results were antici-
pated until Sunday night when his con-
dition took a serious turn. Mr. Dwight
was born at Norwich, August 11, 1825
and leaves a wife, but no children.
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Morelock to Box.
The curtain-raiser at the Charter
Oak’s entertainment in Hartford, July
9, will be an event in itself. It will
bring together for ten rounds at 112
pounds, the two little giants, “Lew”
Meyers, of New York, and “Johnny”
_Morelock, of Danbury. Meyers will be
remembered as the little man Who
stood Casper Leon, the bantam cham-
pion of America, 011 for fifteen rounds
at the last show.
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and Ambler’ s Branch Store, Norwalk
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WHAT IT INDICATES. ~
THAT THE GAZETTE IS A HOME,
PAPER. THAT THE GAZETTE IS
A NEWSY PAPER. THAT THE
GAZETTE IS A CLEAN PAPER.
THAT EVERY PAGE OF THE
GAZETTE Is READ.
PRICE 0NE CENT.
SELLEENENNNWALK
A Family Record of Value Both
in and Out of Tow/n.
An Exhvbition of Norwalk‘s Geneology
Field and Will Reward Close Perusal.
Each number of the above sexlih
11191155 av separate and special book re-
vieW. Part six, which was issued some
few weeks since, is a family record Of
value both' In and out of N orwalk and
affords evidence of extensive research.
The number is an exhibition of N or»
walk’s important geneologyfield andwill
reward close and careful perusal. The
descent of the New York Kings, Winth
rop’s Gracie’s and BronsOn’s is therein
clearly traced, While the Ketchum,
Sherwood, Bulkley, Bolt, Hoyt and
Gregory foot-notes afford very sugges-
tive reading.
Of part seven, which is Out to-day, it ~
may safely be said that this ancient
town has never before furnished so com- _
plete a family portraiture. The partic'
ular part may be named a Fitch num-
ber, but it covers a much wider house-
hold range, one chapter is devoted to a
mention of the Norwalk and New Ca-
naan Gov. Leete blood; another to a
thorough description of William
Haynes’ Norwalk affinity, while this
town’s “Mayflower” constituency is un
mistakably defined. TheNoot notes in
number, seven, LeGrand Lockwood,
Adam Swan, St. Bart-holemew’s church,
etc., are interesting. Numbers six and
seven deserve to be bound together:
They Offer sixty-four semi-folio pages
of remarkable historical and genealog-
ical information and instruction.
EAST NORWALK.
Mr. John Rose, of Brook Haven, L.
I.. is visiting relatives and friends here
tO-day.
Mrs. Charles L. Ainsworth is ill at
her home on Cottage avenue. ‘ “
Mrs. Charles H. Rider spent yester-
day with her sister Mrs. John L’Hom-
medieu at Rowayton.
A party of East Norwalk people at-
tended a clam bake on Butler Island
yesterday afternoon _with Rowayton
friends. Among those who went
from here were the Misses Lauietta
and Clara Ainswmth, Miss Hattie Ri-
der, C. L. Ainsworth and Harry Ains-
worth.
Louis Irwin of Brooklyn is the guest
of Homer S. Taylor of East avenue.
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FRATERNAL 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.
An invitation from Charity lodge
Daughters of Rebekah of Bridgeport,
has been extended to Eureka Lodge of
South N orwalk to visit them July 10.
The regular business meeting of Pal-
estine Castle A. O. -K. (of M. C. was
held last night
At a meeting of Concord Division, S.
of T.', held last night, the following offi-
cers were elected: W.- P., W. J. Le-
land; W. A., Lottie Coleman; R. 8.,
Mrs. W. A. Pryor; A. R. S., Willis
Nickerson; F. S., W. A. Kellogg;
treasurer, Lewis Hubbell; chaplain, S.
B. Coggeshall; Con., Mrs. S. Worden;
A. C. Grace Hart; I. S., Edith Fitch:
O. S., W.“ E. Peck; P. W. P., Ella
Worden.
—Live Merchants keep their names '
before the Public. An Advertisement
in THE GAZETTE will I)? read.
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MARRIAGES.
WILSON—MERWIN—In Fairfield, June
28, by Rev. H. W. Wilson of Sti atfield,
Julian B. Wilson and Eleanor S. Mer-
win.
OCHS—WHEELER—In Westport, June
23, Henry R. Ochs and Miss Minnie E.
Wheeler. .
, DEATHS.
)ARD. —In Bridgeport, June 28,
Catherine, widow of George F. Card,
aged 58 y.ears
MCGRATH.—-In Bridgeport, June 28,
Julia Maria McGrath, aged 17 years.
EDWARDS—In Ridgefield, June 27,
Mary J ay,widow of Jonathan Edwards.
DURGY.--In Danbury, June 28, Mrs.
Isaac E. Durgy, aged 40 years.
WILDMAN. —- In Danbury, June 27,
_James B. Wildman, aged 53 years.
PRESCOTT.—In Silvermine, June 28,
Mary A. Prescott, aged 85 years.
MCCUSKER. —— In South Norwalk,
June28, Mary J., wife of Hugh Mc-
Cusker.
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