wanton so! EVERY EVENING wHEN THE GAZETTE COMEs,- THERE Is A SCRAMBLE EOR'IT. WE DIVIDE “1T INTO FOUR PARTS, AND EACH OF US TAKE ONE. VOL. VII. NO. 1659. NORWALK, CONN, MONDAY EVENING, JULY 19,1897. ' WHAT IT INDICATES” THAT THE GAZETEE 1s A HOMI _ -’ PAPER THAT THE GAZETTE 1: 1 A NEWSY PAPER. THAT TEL - GAZETTE IS A CLEAN PAPER: THAT EVERY PAGE OF THE . ' GAZETTE 15' READ.‘ _ _ . PRICE ONE: CENT. WASngiou NEWS. The Tarifi‘ Cdnferees Agreed. and the Bill to be He ported To day. Saturday of Thls Week wm Probably See the End of this Session of Congress. GAZETTE BUREAU, 1235 NEW YORK AVENUE, WASHINGTON July 18. The most important and gratifying news of the week was the announce- ment made late Saturday evening that the Senate Tariff Conferees would be ready to report thei1 bill to the House on Monday. 0 o o ' President McKinley decided yester- day that he would not be able to visit Chicago, to be present at the unveiling of the statue of Gen. Logan. The un- certainty as to the date of the adjourn- ment of Congl ess has finally f01ced him to give the trip up, much against his wish. He will be in Washington all this week and probably until August 1. , o O o The State Depal tment gives out the following statement: “This Government has dil ected Min- ister Woodford to f01 mally present and press the Ruiz claim for $75,000. Mrs. Ruiz’s claim against Spain was for $150, 000. It is learned that Spain haaofiered M15. Ruiz $40, 000 in full settlement. . O o o The following guests were at the din- ner given Gen. Woodford at the White House last night. President and Mrs. McKinley, Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, Secretary and Mrs. Sherman, Attorney General McKenna, Judge 'Day, Senator and Mrs. Davis, Repre- sentative and Mrs. Hitt, Miss Bucking- ham and Secretary and Mrs. Porter. President McKinley and Mrs. Mc- Kinley were guests of Secretary Porter at his K street residence Friday night at an.,..__inf0rmal dinner. The other guests were Vice President and Mrs. Hobart, Secretary Bliss, Senator Hanna, Judge Day and Miss Bucking- ham. 0 o 0 As to when Congress will adjourn, Congressman Dingley said last night this session will be at an end on or be- fore next Saturday. He also remarked that the McKinley bill was in confer- ence two weeks and the Wilson bill six and taking these cases as preceden‘ the progress made with the present bill is quite encouraging. The only fear of delay is in the liability to prolonged debate. , o o o It has just leaked out that when Hon. Carl Schurz was at the White House a few days ago, the President tendered him the only remaining first-class mis- sion—that at St. Petersburg, to succeed Clifton B. Breckinr idge. ~It is not known if General Schurz will accept the proffered honor as he is reported to be a comparatively poor man and - the Russian -Mission, like that at St. James, costs the incumbent about doub' 1e the salary allowed by this govern- ment. 0 o o It will be good news for the people who have been lucky enough to secure consular appointments, as well as those who, rest in confident expectation of favors of that kind in the near future, to know that the President has finally determined to restore the fees that were cut off by the last administration. The order will it is said, be promul- gated in a few days. . o. o . 9 Col. W. W. Skiddy returned to Stam— ford last night, fairly well satisfied with his ratings in the tariff bill. A ‘ Fifth C. V. Reunion. The thirty-first annual reunion of the Fifth regiment, C. V., will be held at Middletown on Monday, August 9, the anniversary Of the battle Of Cedar Mountain where the regiment was so badly cutup. The reunion being on Monday, the usual previous evening camp fire will not be held. An Ocean Voyage Cheap. ~ Norwalk people, who have not the money to pay for a voyage to Europe, can get about the same motion if they will ride their wheels to and fro on Wall street between Mill Hill and River street. Wins the Bicycle. The following is a copy of the check drawing the bicycle at the. Boston, Store, Norwalk, July 17: Check N o 32, dated 7—17 sold on book ' No.1, Comb 10. . two FEARED SHERIFF. Siddons-Webster Finish Fight Did Not Materialize. Deputy Sheriff Stagg There on a Steam Launch in Company With two Con— stables. ' The Webster—Siddons go which was to have been fought yesterday morn- . ing bright and early, was not, and the reasons are not many. The principal barrier to the'mill was the presence of Sheriff Stagg of Stratford and two constables. Mr. Stagg did not say that the fights couldn’t come off. In fact he did not say a word, but simply waited and watched. There were some 50 sports gathered at Capt. Bond’s place in Stratford at 1 o’clock yesterday morning. They were willing and anxious to see a fin- ish fight, and did not desile a disap- pointment, having already been the victims Of two postponements.The1e was considerable argument over the desirability of fighting for such a small amount of gate money as the 50 would produce, and the chances seemed to point strongly to another postponement. At this juncture, however, the factor first mentioned made his appearance. The doughty sheriff was the occupant of a steam launch and had for company sturdy sons of Stratford. Tried men and true were they, ready for a mix up and willing to share in the fines and costs. It was with ill concealed expectancy and impatience that the Of- ficials awaited the coming of the dawn and of the prize. Like the intended spectators a sur- prise was also in store for them. Their presence became known to Capt. Bond and he informed the crOwd. .At first a cry of fake was started but this was soon stilled, for the launch and its oc- cupants were pointed out to the doubt- ers. A death like silence fell over the merry makers—for they had been mak- ing merry on Capt. Bond’s wines and other liquors—and with hardly a word they made preparations for departing. As much as they desired to see two knights of the fist, pound and pummell each other all over the ring, they were not willing to take the chance of spending Sunday in a cooler at Strat- ford. Someone in the crowd raised the point that Stagg was only the sheriff Of Fairfield County, and had no jurisdic- tion over Charles Island, where the go was to be fought. Charles Island was in New Haven county within any ques- tion agreed all, but there was nothing to prevent the Fairfield county deputy from enlisting the services of the Mil- ford deputy sheriif. It wouldn’t take a very long time to secure the services of the Milfordite and the limb Of the law would arrive at about the time the go was commenced. After much argu- ment 1t was decided to call the fight off for the present, until a place other than Charles Island can be secured. The few who had lost their night’s sleep for the purpose of seeing some fighting, were decidedly angry. There was no way of getting back to town ex- cepting by the use of shanks mare, the trolleys had stopped running sOme hours before, and the majority stayed at Capt. Bond’s place until 5 o’clock. The others walked to Bridgeport. They arrived footsore, wet and weary, without the slightest desire to see the best fight in the world. L Hesisted the Ollicer. Complaint was made to Officer Ken- ~ney, Saturday night, that Frank Searles was drunk and creating a disturbance on Water street. The officer found Frank on Merwin street, and placed him under arrest. When Chapel street was reached Frank resisted, and the two, together with Mike Barber, who had come to the officer’s assistance, rolled in the street. Handcuffs were finally placed on the prisoner, and he was taken to the Smith street lockup. In the scuffle Barber’s coat was torn as was Frank’s shirt, but the Officer and Mike‘ Donnelly, who also tOok a hand in the, arrest, escaped. A This morning Judge Frost fined Searles 825 and costs and he went to Bridgeport in default of payment. Smacked Her Face. There was quite a lively time in front of the Norwalk Hotel, Saturday night, when a Mrs. Fisher becoming jealous of a woman employed at the hotel, who she claimed was paying too much at- tention to Mr. Fisher, slapped her face several times. A crowd collected but Mrs. Fisher escaped on a trolley car. . W ' —Advertise in the GAZETTE DR. nugget KILLED A Fall While Entering His ai- fice Proves Fatal. His Services Were Valuable When His Country Needed Them. Dr._Robert Hubbard, one of the Old- est, best known and most talented phy- sicians and surgeons in New England,. died at the residence of his daughter- in-law, Mrs. Charles Stead, at the Broad street entrance tO Seaside park Bridgeport, shortly after 2 O’clock yes- terday morning from injuries sustained in a fall the night previous. Deceased was 71 years of age. . Dr. Hubbard’s Office was located at. 248 State street. Leading up to the entrance is a long flight of steps. The physician 1etu1ned from calls about 10: 30 o clock Saturday night He had reached the top of the steps when, it is supposed, he was attacked with vertigo from'loss of sleep, and losing his bal- ance, he tumbled backward, falling the entire length of the steps and striking the back of his head on the pavement. When assistance reached the physician . he was unconscious. The ambulance was called and Drs. Osborn, Gilhuley and Hair responded. The patient was hurried to the Emergency hospital, where it required three stitches to close the scalp wound in the head. The physician was then removed to the home of his daughter—in-law, Mrs. C. E. Stead, NO. 3 Broad street. At this time his condition seemed to be favor- able tO recovery, but later he relapsed into unconsciousness, from which he never revived. and passed away at 2 ’clock Sun day morning. Dr. Robert Hubbard was born in upper Middletown, now the town Of Cromwell, Conn., April 27 1826, being the son of Jeremiah and Elizabeth Hubbard. Dr. Hubbard graduated from Yale in 1851 as valedictorian of the class. The same year he commenced practice in Bridgeport. married Cornelia Boardman, youngest daughter of Sherman and Sophia Hart- well. Tne couple reared three children, Nellie, Sophia and Sherman. The first married Charles M. Everett and is now living in Rochester, N. Y. vNellie is now Mrs. Courtland' Trowbridge. Sherman, the only son, died in 1891 and left his father disconsolate for his be- loved wife had been laid-away in 1871. In 1861 upon the recommendation Of the State Medical society Dr. Hubbard was appointed by GOV. Buckingham, one of eight medical examiners Of' sul- geons and assistant surgeons for regi- ments 1 aised 1n the state throughout the war Of the rebellion. In 1862 Dr. Hub- bard was commissioned surgeon Of the Seventeenth regiment, Conn. Volunteer infantry. After afew months service in this capacity he was promoted to be surgeon of brigade under Gen. Howard and shortly before the battle Of Chan- cellorsville was promoted to be surgeon of Gen. Devens’ division. For meritor- ious conduct at the battle of Chancel- lorsville Dr. Hubbard was promoted to be medical inspector—assistant medical director-on his staff, .At the battle of Gettysburg he served as medical direc— tor in charge of the Eleventh corps, after which he joined his regiment at Collett’s Station, Va. When the Elev- enth corps was ordered to Lookout Mountain he again served as medical director under Gen. Hooker and' 1n that capacity took part in the battles of Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge and Ringgold. Shortly after this campaign he was forced to resign his commission on account of ill health and return to Bridgeport where he has since resided. He represented Bridgeport in the general assembly in 1874 and ' again in 1876 and was twice nominated for Congressman on the Fourth Dlstrict Republican ticket: In 1879 he was elected president of the Connecticut Medical Society, in recognition of his ability and services as a physician. The light has gone out ”of a life which has been singularly devoted to others. In every home where he was known _ the name Of Dr". Hubbard is a household word and a synonym of kindness and ability. He counted his friends by the thousand and he had not an enemy 1n the length and breadth of the land. The kindly face and courtly manner ,of the old school were his, and his ab- sence-from many a bedside will be noted with sorrow. . President “Sim” Keith. . At the first annual meeting of postal clerks at Lighthouse Point, Saturday, Simeon Royal Keith of NorWalk' was . elected president. . ’ On April 25, 1855, he" WAS aileron DAYS “‘ Little Morris” Golding’s Body Found in Southport Saturday. Death Due to Natural Causes—Was Last Seen on Tuesday. As H. T. Hampton. of Southport, was passing the little shanty in that town known as the Sailors’ Rest, Saturday morning, at 11:30 o’clock, he noticed a horrible odor. It was wafted in his di- rection by the wind and was strong enough to cause his curiosity to be aroused. - He walked over to the shanty and with each step found the Odor stronger and stronger, until as he approached the door of the shanty it was overpow- ering. He broke open the door and his eyes fell upon the body of a man ly- ing in the middle of the floor. A bed, covered with filthy bed clothing, showed signs of late occupancy, and the musséd up condition pointed to a strong strug- gle for life. An examination of the body, made as quickly as possible, did not show any evidence of foul play. and Mr. Hamp- ton decided that the man had died a natural death. Medical Examiner Donaldson was notified. He respond- ed to the call. After‘looking at the re- mains. which were identified as those cf “Little Morris” Goldings, Dr. Don- aldson concluded that death had result- ted from natural causes. The man had been dead since Wednesday, thought the physician. The body was badly de- composed. “Little Morris,” as he was always called, was somewhat Of a character in Southport. He was a man of 50 years of age, and of Very intemperate habits. When not intoxicated he performed Odd jobs for the neighbors. It. has been reported that Golding had saved considerable money, and that as he lived the life of a recluse he probably Iliad concealed it about his home. This, however, is nOt believed to any extent by those who have known Golding. The dead man was last seen alive on Tuesday. He was complaining of feel- ing ill at that time. 4': DARIEN. Eagle Hook and Ladder Co. NO. 1, is arranging for a ladies fair, August 12, 13 and 14. Miss Foote and Miss Stella Foote are anticipating a trip to Greenacre, Me., for the remainder of the summer. Rev. J. W. Beach, presiding elder, was present at the service in the Meth- odist church, last evening. [The Norwalk Tramway Co. is busy putting in the new turnout near the Old Hecker, homestead. The frogs of the turnout on Railroad avenue were taken up for use on the new switch. Miss Julia Reitzel, Mrs. Reitzel, her mother andher sister are stopping at Mrs. C. A. White’s. Mrs. Reitzel is the widow of a well-known -flutist who was a member of Thomas’s 01 chestra phony orchestra. The Chaucer club took an outing Thursday afternoon, driving to Mrs. Samuel Watkins’ house at Ox Ridge and spending the closing hours of the afternoon. Several of the stories, of Wagner’s Operas were read for the en- tertainment of all, including “ Tristan” “ Isolde ” and “ Lohengrin. ” Two youths arrested Thursday morn- ing by Constable Keeler for riding on the sidewalk were driven out to Justice Schildknecht's house, were fined $1. 85 each, that amount being the costs. Grand Juror Silliman drew no com- plaint and .advised them to pursue the course they took. They were William H. Jennings and Union Adams Jr., of N orwalk. The incident caused consid- erable talk about town and the rumor that the fine‘was $10 and costs was rap- idly spread. The law is Observed now. Signs warning cyclists have been put up by the selectmen. Lee 81. Hawley Assign. The hat manufacturing concern of Lee & Hawley of Danbury, made an as- signment on Saturday to George A. Kinner,of Bethel, as trustee. An assign- ment was deemed as the best way of straightening up the firm’s affairs. ' ‘vr‘ Tenth Anniversary. Of Butcher Fred Smith’s experience in business at the corner of Hoyt and Main streets. ~Advertise in THE GAZETTE. for several years and later of the Sym? Yesterday was the tenth anniversary . HAD Aolosi cAll. Young" George Avison Narrow- ly Escapes Being Ground Up by an Electric Car. He Loses Considerable Cuticle but is About Again.” Butcher A. A. Avison’s boy, George, seems to be a sort Of a victim of acci- dents. He scarcely recovers from one before another follows. Fortunately, thus far, they have with perhaps one exception, proved to be of a not very serious nature. Other boys pe1fo1m the same acts as be but luckily escape without injury. Yet others meet with more serious trouble than does young George. It cannot be said of him that he is more reckless than others, but if he happens to be with any of his playmates and there is an accident, he gets more than his share. . His latest accident occurred Satur- day evening, and there were two elec- tric cars, a bicycle, two motormen, two conductors, himself, and car loads of passengers at the scene. George, as is the common practice with many other riders was pedaling his bicycle up Main street in the wake of an electric car. At Nash’s corner, so called, near the New Canaan road, he swung his wheel on to the down track not noticing that a car was trot- ting along down at affair rate of speed. In an instant he saw his perilous situation and promptly sheered his 'wheel to the right but not in time to escape a collision, but he fo1tunately escaped the dash and struck the side of the car and was tumbled in a heap to one side of the 'car. The motorman of the down car who was precluded from seeing young Avi- son by reason of the fact that he was following the up car so closely, brought gthe car to a stop. . Avison was able to pick himself up and was taken to his hOme, and latel in company with his father visited a physician who prescribed for the sev- eral abrasions and loss of cuticle on the young man’s body. It was a good, healthy, and exciting lesson for the youngster. PERSONAL NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Dwyer have been entertaining Mrs. M. Brennan of Mon- treal, Canada. Mrs. Brennan is the sister of Rev. A. MacDonald S. J ., Su- perior in charge at Manresa Keyser’s Island. Dr. George Van Alstyne of Brook- lyn, is visiting at the home of his son on High street. ~ Chester Benedict, of N orwalk, is a guest of his aunt, Mrs. John Parker of Danbury. Miss Bessie Crofut of New Haven, is visiting her cousin Miss Agnes Golden on Fairfield avenue. Miss Daisy Perkins Of Wallinngrd, is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bartram on Harriett street. Landlord I. G. Hamilton and his daughter, Mabel G. Hamilton, left for Milb'urn, N. J ., this mOrning, where the latter will remain for a few weeks enjoying herself with relatives. Miss Eva Darman who has been visit- tng her aunt Mrs. Cornelius Elwood on Orchard street, has returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Sutliif and Mrs. Nichols Griffin of Bristol, who have been sojourning at Hawthorne, Fla., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theo-i dore Knapp on Union street, South Norwalk, yesterday. They left for their home this morning. Fred Ambler and Victor Selleck spent Sunday at Ocean Grove. E. M. Jackson has returned home from Chautauqua. - David Coleman night clerk at the Mahackemo spent yesterday with friends in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Harry De Forest of Danbury, were in town yesterday. ‘ The family of Jesse M. Ferl is left for. a few weeks stay at Stockbridge, Mass. , on Saturday. . ‘ ‘vr Taken to the Hospital. A man was taken sick at the Tramp house Saturday night, with an attack of pleurisy and was removed to the hos- pital by Captain Dann. —EASTMAN’S POCKET KODAK’S re- duced from $5 to $2. 50, at Riggs’ Drug Store. j 15 tf .iy. -A GAZETTE Ed Vvi ill pay you. sunnenLv STRICKEN. A Westport Physician Paralyzed at Sara- toga Springs. Dr. George B; Bouton, , of Westport, was suddenly stricken With paralysis at Saratoga last evening. to Westport and Representative Joseph G. Hyatt left for Saratoga this mornL ing. EAST NORWALK,~ Harry Ainsworth and Harold Han;— will start to-day for ITBellport, Lfe‘I. They will take the train to Bridgeport and from there the steamer N onowan‘s tie to Port Jefferson, remaining in that place over night, and‘ in the morning will wheel across the island to Bell- p0rt. The Epworth League prayer meeting Of the East Avenue M. E. church will be held in the church parlors to-night. Mrs. Frank Seymour will lead. Sub- ject: “ St Paul as a preacher.” 2 Miss Ida Howell, of "Setankel, L. I., is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jack- ‘son, of Seaside place. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brundage, of Bridgeport, spent Sunday. with Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Townsend of Cove street. Willie, the son of William G. Le- Count is ill with the mumps at his home on East avenue. While Samuel BenediCt and wife of Redding, were driving through Hill street yesterday,the Wheel of the wagon caught in a rut in the road thrOwing Mr. Benedict on his head and shoulder,ren- ‘dering him uncouscious. He was taken to the home of his brother-in—law, Charles Bates on East avenue, and Dr. Baker was called. FEMININE CHAT. The secret of true happiness lies in unselfishness. ‘ “Cool waves are conducive to the stay- at-homes’ content. Two “bees” are in the summer girl’s bonnet, bicycling and bathing. The woman who can enjoy a joke« when it is on her is a very unusual character. ' The great problem is nOt how to make money, but how to keep it after it is made. When you-begin- to feel that you could cry at everything, look out for nervous prostration. Rings that cOver the finger from the knuckle to the joint are considered very swell. The bride who strives for absolute good form must wear a high—necked wedding gown. The time when patience is the great- est virtue is during the convalescence of an invalid. Pearls are the fad of the hour, and every debutante possesses at least one string of them. Isn’t it strange how unfamiliar some. words look even though we have Often written them before? Beware of the woman who does not love babies. There is SOmething wrong in her composition. The woman in business can wear out more clothes' 1n one year than the stay-at-home body can in three. A crest book is kept by every girl who considers herself au fait in the matter of social customs and usages. One who travels much observes that women on trains are far more incon- siderate and discourteous than men. There are times when the. most. strong-minded women feel that they would like to be cuddled just as though they were babies. ' The careful little lady always puts . the hat pins in the same place- time after time, thus avoiding the sponge- like effect that is not charming in mil- linery. It rarely happens that the real friend who honestly gives an opinion is- ap- preciated as much as the one who doles out pleasantries lavishly, even though one knows that’the latter is frequently insincere. DEATHS. HUBBELL. —-In Norwalk, July 18, Mary B., daughter of the late Mathies‘ Hubbell, aged 79 years. HOWARD—In Bridgeport, July 18, William 8., son of Harry and Harriet Howard, aged'24 years. HUBBARD—In Bridgeport, July 18, Dr. Robert Hubbard, aged 71 years. LANE—In Norwalk, 'July 18, Mary J. ., wife Of David M. Lane aged 68 years. PARKER—In Bridgeport. July 1=6, Pauline A., wife of Edwin M. Parker aged 49 years. - STEWART—In Bridgeport July 17 Mary,w 74 years. 1 Word was sent. widow of George Stewart, aged (‘4 ‘
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