- ._,..-.’- IQ if you want the best I goods for the least money read the advertisements in the Cazette. re” ' - n‘ecagmzea 7 as the 7 . family paper the Gazette’s * advertising columns wil ' , prove its value to you. VOL. VII. NO. 1715. NORWALK, CONN ., THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER7.1897. PRICE ONE CENT. REGISTEEED MAIL Reasons Why Banks Prefer to Bemit Money by Express. ' Result of the Government Declining to Ship at Contract Rates. A novel feature in the shipments of , currency to interior points, and partic- ularly to the South and West, by banks this fall is the great extent to which the registered-mail service is being used for that purpose, instead of the money being shipped by express as was formerly the general custom. The rea- son for this is the inability of the banks to secure this year, through the sub- treasury, the benefit of the government. contract rates for the expressage. As a result. of that the‘banks have had to pay what are known as bankers’ rates to the express companies, which are two or three times as great as the gov- ernment-contract rates, or ship their money by registered mail. ' Heretofore the Treasury gladly gave to the banks the privilege of shipping currency at the government-contract rates,or rather,shipped the currenCy for the banks at the government rates in re- turn for gold deposits. A clause, how- ever, was inserted in the contract with the express company, when it was last made by which such privileges should only be afforded to the banks when the Treasury needed gold. The discretion in the matter apparently rests with the Secretary of the Treasury, and he seemingly decided that the Treasury does not want gold now. Conseguently the banks cannot have the benefit of the, government contract rates for expressage, although bankers gener- ally seem to think it would be better for the Treasury always to take gold when it can without loss. The Treasury rul- ing, however, has not helped the ex- press company very much, because nearly all the country banks to whom money is remitted, and Who have to pay the cdst of transmission, direct their -NewY~Orkrcbrrrespondents .to ship the "money by registered .mail, and insure its safedelivery. in one or the pther of the companies which make a specialty of that business. ' The cost of postage and insurance is much less than the usual express charges at what are known‘as bankers’ rates. Few New York bankers, how-I ever, would remit money in that way, unless they were directed to do so by their correspondents. They would rather ship it by express, even though it cost more to do so, because they con- sider it the safer way. ' If money'- is lost by an express com- pany during transmission, the loss is promptly made good, whereas, bankers say, it takes a long time, and is a troublesome task, to recover the amount when the money is lost in the mails. The government is not re- sponsible; it only prbmises to take greater care of a registered package, for which the registration fee of eight cents is charged; it cannot or does not guarantee its delivery or reimburse- ment in case of loss. A ‘ er Sloat Wins Purse. The second race in the series, and the last between the catboats E. Z. Sloat of Stamford and the P. 'K. Pig- eon of Portchester, was sailed off Greenwich, yesterday. The Sloat won the race and with it the purse of $400. The race was the second and the stipu- lation for the match was the best two in three. The Sloat was a winner of the first race and consequently became the fortunate boat by the race of yes- terday. . . The course was from the Gas buoy to the Matinnecock buoy, a distance cf 12 miles. ' Imposing Upon Sons of Veterans. Officers of' the Connecticut division, Sons of Veterans, have received an order from Division Commander W. W. Wheeler requesting members to look out for an imposter who has been work- ing the camps in 'this “and the Massa- chusetts divisions. His name is given as C. F. Murray, and he claims to be a 'member of Nathan Hale Camp, New Haven. He is described as a: short man of medium build,light complexion and wearing a full beard. Evangelistic Service. There was a very enthusiastic Evan- - , gelistic service at the Norwalk Metho- dist church last night. Rev. A. J. Smith, pastor of East Norwalk Metho- dist church, preached a forcible and moving sermon. The revival band, a company of men about forty strong, ac- companied Mr. Smith and did very ef- fective service. Rev. Mr. Scofield will preach to-night. nANBugijoniEo. A Fire in the Turner House Causes a Commotion. The Place Crowded With Guests Attending the Big Fair. About 8 o’clock last night fire broke out in the Turner house on Main street, in Danbury, .and for a time it was feared that the entire structure would be consumed. The house is overcrowd- ed with guests, so much so that every available space is filled with cots to ac- commodate the demand. Nearly every room was filledrwith dense smoke and intense excitement prevailed among the guests. Men and women rushed madly about in a desperate effort to gather together their personal effects and make their escape. Thefire de- partment responded promptly and fought the flames with a Will and final- ly succeeded in getting the upper hand and extinguished the fire. A great volume of'water was poured into the building before the flames were subdued. ‘ The damage will reach in the neigh- borhood of $1,000, which is covered by insurance. The guests are mostly brought there by the attraction of the ' Danbury fair and belong in all sec- tions of the country. The excitement was so intense at one time that a gen- uine panic 'was feared and had such a thing occurred some loss of life and maimed limbs would have been the re- sult. It Was a fortunate thing that the flames were gotten under control as promptly as they were and no one was injured. Several women fainted when the cry of fire was raised and the smoke became so prominent in the rooms and passage ways, and the fright that they were subjected to will "long be remem- bered. The fire was caused by a defect in the chimney on one of the lower floors of the hotel. Vv' PRES SHERWOIOD’S WALK. Attempts to Ride to Danbury From Bridge- port, But the Bike Breaks Down. Captain A. Preston Sherwood, of the Bridgeport wheel club, who recently broke the five mile track and state rec- ord at Pleasure Beach gained addition- al fame Tuesday as a pedestrian. Captain Sherwood and his friend, Mr. L’Hommedieu, left Bridgeport on a tan“ dem bicycle early Tuesday morning ' to ride to Danbury to see the big Fair. About fifteen miles out of Bridgeport the front axle of the tandem broke and the pair were obliged to walk. After proceeding upwards of ten miles they paid a farmer whom they met two dol- lars apiece to drive them into Danbury. He had a load of cider apples, but noth- ing loath the bicyclists and their bike were soon stowed in with the apples and reached Danbury in due time. When the Bridgeport boys get hold of the tale it will prove still more ex- pensive for their popular captain. Maud Miller. Maud Miller on a summer night Was riding her wheel Without a light ;' With graceful hump and a bicycle face She scorched alongat a merry pace, When across her path' there loomed a man, . And into him Maudie straightway ran. But alas ! to her sorrow he provod to be A police court judge of stern degree ; And she sighed next day as he fined her ten ‘ ‘Stead of 9.98— —as it might have been. . ~—Chicago Daily News. ‘ Sullivan—Tierney. Miss Julia Sullivan of this city, and Michael Tierney of New York, were married last evening, at St. Mary’s rectory, by Rev. Father Furlong. Af- ter the ceremony,” the happy young couple, amid showers of rice, congratu- lations, etc. from several admiring and enthusiastic friends, boarded a train for New York city where they are soon to reside. Mr. and Mrs. Tierney were therecipients of a number of valuable, as well as useful presents. —Big Sale of Tires. Special sale in tires for one day only. No better single tube tires sold for $10, than I will sell you on Saturday, Octo- ber 9, for $4.50 per pair. Remember the day, Saturday. H. A. Saunders. South Norwalk, Conn. THEOVELEIIPLOBED. Philip Luther ° Narrowly Es- ’ capes Being Blown Out of Existence. He May Bring Suit for Damages Against Joseph Abraham. Yesterday, Philip Luther who lives on Taylor avenue had a narrow escape from being blown with little or no warning, into eternity, He is in a small way engaged in the baking business and uses sheet iron ovens which are heated by the use of kerosene oil. He sent a man to the store of Joseph Abrahams fora supply of oil, but in stead of oil the party who filled the order gave gasoline. All unmin‘dful of the fact Luther filled the oven tanks and lighted the wicks as usual. And then there was an explosion- The oven was hurled to one side of the room and Luther was sent sprawling on the floor. He, however, escaped serious injury, and regaining a standing position man- aged to quench the fire which threat- ened to destroy the building. The damage done will probably not be in excess of $50. It is understood that he will bring a suit for damages against the party who sold him the gasoline. ' AA" FBIGHTENED BY A TRAIN. I A Runaway Accident Near Beckerle’s Factory in Danbury. I A runaway accident occurred on Pahquioque avenue, Danbury, yester- daymorning that came ,very ”near re- sulting seriously. Mrs. C. Hilson, of Westport, was waiting in a carriage at the railroad crossing near Beckerle & Co.’s factory, for her husband, who had gone in the shop on business. While she was wait- ing the 10:15 train passed. The horse became frightened by the train and ran up Pahquioque avenue. Mrs. Hi1- son was unable to control the- horse and near the Beckerle hose house the carriage was overturned and she was thrown out. She was assisted into a neighboring house where her injuries w llch were slight, were attended to. She sustained a few bruises and a slight injury to her knee. The horse was caught and taken to a livery stable. The carriage was badly damaged. - Mr. and Mrs. Hilson drove from Westport to attend the fair. AAA_ vvr L. A. W. Suspensions. Among suspensions announced in the last issue of the L. A. W. Bulletin are the following for this state: F. H. Bur- ger of Bridgeport; W. W. Sheppard, South Norwalk; Cyrus' D. Granger, Somerville; Freeman G. Hart, South- ington; R. Kirmse, Westfield, and J. Szparadowski Union City, to Nov. 23, 1897, for false entry; Harry J. Bill, New Haven, to Jan. 1, ’ 1898, unfair dealing in connection with cycle racing. George Siviter, Waterbury, to Jan. 1, 1898, false entry. Joseph N. Dick, East Haven, to Oct. 23, 1897; J. M. Weiden- hammer, Bridgeport; E.W. Bean, New Haven, to Nov. 23, 1897, failure to ride. Neville is Insane. The case of J. J. Neville, charged with assault on Sheriff Stagg Tuesday in a fish market in Stratford, came be- fore Justice Peck yesterday for trial. The case was continued under bonds of $10 as it was shown that Neville was suffering from tremens when he made the assault on the sheriff. Neville’s friends took him to the hospital for the insane at Middletown. ‘ ‘ Always Welcome. The GAZETTE yesterday received a call from Mr. A1. Gates, the genial press agent and center of Hi Henry’s, famous minstrels. He was accOm- panied by Mr. C. A. Skelcher, the sweet tenor soloist of the organization. Mr. Gates is one of the most genial of gentlemen and his annual visits are always welcomed at this office. A ‘ Stiles W. Curtis has taken his ‘ oath of office as constable and has already commenced business in the serving of subpoenas for witnesses in a trial be- fore the Common Pleas cOurt. stimustgmunin. A Bicycle Rider Meets with a ”Mishap on West Avenue. Fred Thompson the Victim of Misplaced I Confidence. ‘ i'Last evening Fred Thompson was speeding down West avenue on his bi- cycle. To-day he is “laid up, in bed” with injuries that may keep him there “for several days. ~Hcgwas following an electric car on his wheel and when near the Van Buren residence attempted to swing actioss the tracks to avoid another car. The wheel swerved and he was thrown ontothe street, his head striking in sucha manner that he was rendered uncenscious. Hewas taken into Dr. L. N. Phin- neyfis office in a semi—conscious condi- tidn, and later to his home. It was found that he had suffered a seyere injury on his head and was otherwise considerably shaken up. He is reported as being somewhat better to-day, and no serious results are anticipated. Y. M. C. A. . A grand meeting of advocates of the Y.}M. C. A. project, will be held in Music hall, South Norwalk, on Friday night. All those who desire the ad- vaihcement of the youths of our com- ' Infinity, should attend and make this Elli-ting a successful one. * he assemblage. will be addressed b secretary E. T. Bates, of the state or“, pization and Mr. Wells of Stam- fo Fred. FOrce will sing a solo, ' j May Q. Smith will preside at the o, and Howard Tilly will render so e-f'selections on the Cornet. The pa f firs of the several churches are pa lcularly’=requested-:toigive- this pro- ject' their support; Seats will be re- served for them on. the platfdrm and the Norwalk pastors will be called up- on to address the meeting. The Y. M. worthy institutiOn in the past and men and w0men of the t0wn who are inter- ested in the welfare of young men should not fail to attend. AAA V? , FRATERNAL NEWS. Secretaries of- fraternal, or seen 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 be brought in on the evening of their election and all other news with equal promptnms. Catholic Union Council K. of C. held a special meeting last night. Pioneer Castle A. O. K. of M. C. held a dance in their rooms last night. Danbury Conclave, 384, Improved Order of Heptasophs, has received. an invitation to attend a mass meeting to be held in South Norwalk on Monday evening, October 25, by the two con- claves of Norwalk‘and South N orwalk. The supreme archer and other supreme officers will be present and address the meeting. Sherman Council R. A. will hold a rehearsal to-night, at 7 o’clock. A A ¥ “ r “ Ollie lennings” Married. Miss Bertha Seymour Coley, a well known young lady of Wilton, was uni- ted in marriage yesterday afternoon to Mr. Oliver Jennings, a popular member of the Norwalk Yacht club. The wed- ding took place at the Wilton Congre- gational church, the Rev. Mr. Hart officiating. Mr. and Mrs.‘ Jennings will begin their residence in Greens Farms after a wedding tour South. New Secretary Hoyt. Mr. C. D. Hoyt was made secretary of the Hutchinson—Pierce Co.—the Star Shirt Co.——yesterday by vote of the directors at 836 Broadway,_New York, to succeed Dr. Hutchinson, who died about a month ago. Mr. Hoyt was for a, number of years the represen- tative of the Hutchinson—Pierce Co. in San Francisco, where he was attached for 13 years. I-las Settled. Frank Ricconelli has paid into the tOWn treasury the sum of $182.88 as his share of the fines imposed upon him- self and others in the “bloody riot” on Plymouth avenue. The others, three in number are in jail. ‘ ‘ r \ ~EASTMAN’S POCKET KODAK’S re duced from $521.0 $2.50, at Riggs’ DruB Store. j 15 tf- C. A. has proved a commendable and” SO- . FINED FGIVE DOLLARS. ‘ W. K. Maples Pays Five Dollars for a Kick Without a Kick. . This morning, in the TOWn Court W._ K. Maples of the Hour was fined $5 for a too free disp051tion of his right foot on the anatomy of Eugene Benedict a compositor formerly in‘his employ. Mr. Maples pleaded guilty to the charge of assault and received the above fine for which he receipted by the pay- ment of five one dollar bills, and gained his discharge. Neither are credited With having tipped their hats to each other since the verdict. ’ ———————‘<o.o>————— PERSONAL NOTES. Mrs D. S. Curtis of Knight street, left to-day to visit her son, Raymond Curtis in Pittsburg, Pa. . Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, of Nor- walk, has returned home from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. G. B. Kellogg, of Lyon Plains. Miss Josie Smith, of New York, is visiting her aunts Mrs. S. W. Velsor and Miss Clara Smith, of Quintard avenue. Frank and Millard Sturtevant' and E. C. Sherer, of South N orwalk, are at- tending the Danbury fair. Freddie Grumman has returned home . from a visit with Ridgefield friends. Mrs. Sylvester Grumman is visiting friends in New Jersey. H. B. Cooley of Danbury is in town to-day. Mrs. Harry Elwood who has been ”a guest at the home of her husband’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Elwood on Orchard street, returned to her home in Buffalo, this morning. C. H. Brush of Danbury, was in town to—day. Miss J. E. Bennett, of East avenue, is visiting her» sister, Mrs, James E. Hayt, in Danbur y. ‘ Miss Paulyne Diver, of Raymond Brothers’ ofiice, spent yesterday at the Danbury fair. _ , ’ . Attorneys casein “Gray-and JIBel-‘v den Hurlbutt‘ were in New Jersey, yes- terday. - _~ _ . Edward’s-Adamsand Charles Ander- son were at the Danbury fair yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Shepard, of Southport, are visiting in N orwalk. ' —Famous Blue Point oysters at F. W. Smith’s, No. 55 Main street. 0 6 2t VAV 7‘ AMUSEMENTS. “loe OttI” Few comedians who come to Norwalk, possess the legions of friends that com- ical “Joe” Ott is favored with. His style is all his own. To see him on the stage is a thoroughly delightful treat. He hasshown us “The Star Gazer” be- fOre, but in a new dress, with new faces and the latest collection of metropoli- tan songs and choruses; a host of pretty girls, and all that is necessary to make up a solid evening’s enjoyment. Mr. Ott’s appearances at Hoyt’s ' Theatre, Saturday evening, will assuredly bring out one of the largest audiences of the season. Paradise Alley. Denman I‘hompson and. George W. Ryer’s latest great success, “‘The Sun- shine of Paradise Alley,” is a dramati- zation of the well known song. It pre- sents a series of vivid and natural scenes of life among the poorer classes of New York’s east side and is inter- spersed with songs, witticisms, dancing and opportunities for dramatic work which are all developed to excellent advantageJ It will be seen here on October 15, at Hoyt’s Theatre. l-Ii Henry. Hoyt’s Theatre was packed last night and many were obliged to stand during the entire performance of Hi Henry’s minstrels. It was a queer looking au- dience that departed as the curtain went down on the last act. The people had laughed themselves out as it were: and were completely “Demingized.” Arthur was too much fun for one even- ing and extracted all the laugh the peo- ple had in their anatomy. The musical part of the performance was of a very high order and the several solmsts as well as the double quartette rendered their selections admirably. Hi Henry and his superb band received deserved applause, while the comet solos of Hi were beautifully executed. Taken al- together it is the best minstrel company Hi has ever presented to an audience, which is a sufficient guarantee of its excellence. ' ' —Live Merchdngukeep their name. before the Public.- An Advertisement in THE GAZETTE Will be read. EAST Nonw'ALk. Mr. and Mrs. E. Apell of Sti- John avenue, have returned home from Sullivan county, N. Y. ‘ Mr. Bennett and family'moved from, _ - Danbury to Osborn avenue. John Quintard of Norwalk, and Miss Carrie Redman of Myrtle avenue will . 7 be married this afternoon at the home i; of the bride, Rev. A. J. Smith officiat- ing. ’ ~ Alonza Wheeler of Henry street, 'is attending the Danbury Fair. ' John W. Banks has placed a 'roof , over the cellar to the barn burned sev- eral weeks ago, on the property of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Rose in East ave' nue. _ - The meeting of the Junior League, this week, will be omitted, Friday afternoon, because of the work on the walks. Instead the children will re- hearse for their exhibition at the Chris-V tian Endeavor convention in the Arm- ory. ' ' Charles M. Moeller and family are ' moving, to-day, from the Bohannan block to the former Shepard carriage shop on Riverside avenue. Capt. Edwin Godfrey had a party of friends out blackfishmg yesterday. The alarm bell placed on the Osborn avenue bridge by the Tramway Co. has been removed. I > —————<0.0P————-—— DABIEN. - The new furniture purchased by the Middlesex club has arrived. There are two handsome Morris easy chairs and a rary table. One of the early cars on the South Norwalk trolley line was stopped in Noroton the other morning on account of a broken pole. ‘ Miss Helen Morehouse spent Sunday with Mrs. F. V. Newman of Brooklyn. The Matinee Shakespeare club met Monday afternoon at the residence of Helen Scofield, when selections from Lowell were read. Next week theyr will meet attiree‘homeof'Miss Addie Whitney. ' - New mm. The Grand Division S. 31: T. wm meet Thursday Oct. 14, in the Masonic hall. Mr. Humphrey and family have re- turned to the city for the winter. ,_ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Benger and chil- dren are spending a few days with their parents in Vista. The - Arch bridge is complete at Mead’s corners. , ' Mrs. Charles Smith is entertaining friends from Westport. Mrs. Robert Barker has renoved to Forest street. Carl Schilcvher and his sister wheeled to New York, Sunday. _ Will Bartow had a new coat of rub- ber cement put on the building that Gilbert and Lockwood occupy. " Henry Banzhaf is working fbr his brother George Banzhaf again. Mr. George Hatter and son drove to Mount Kisco Sunday. —No claims, no gamdavns, out a GAZETTE advertisement gets there every time. The Weather. Condition. favorable for light local showers to-night, Friday probably fair, slightly cooler to-night. ' MARRIAGES. DAVIS—HENDRICK—In South Nor- walk, Oct. 6, by Justice L.‘D. Keeler, Isaac Filmore Davis and Miss Fannie Isabelle Hendrick, both of South N or- walk. - JENNINGs—COLEY—ln Wilton, Oct. 6, by Rev. Mr. Hart, Oliver Jennings of Greens Farms and Miss Bertha. Sey- mour Coley of Wilton. , PIERCE—THOMAS—In Danbury, Oct. 4, by Rev. A. C. Hubbard, George N. Pierce and Miss Jennie C. Thomas, both of Danbury. LENT—FOLSOM—In Danbury, Sept- 29, at the parsonage of the First Con- , gregational church, by Rev. Albert F. Pierce, James S. Lent,'of Albion, N.Y., and Miss Jessie L. Folsom, of Danbury. SCHNEYER—SCHULTZE—In Danbury, Oct. 3, by the Rev.'W. A. Fisher, Her- man A. W. Schneyer and Emma Anna Louise Schultze, both of Danbury. DEATHS. GLEASON.—In Southport, October 6, Thomas Gleason, aged 37 years. ‘ FULLER—In Bridgeport, October 6, ‘ Mary Ellen Fuller, wife of Amos .Ful- ler, aged 62 years 7 months. STEVENS—In Danbury, October 5, e . Mrs. Clarissa Stevens, aged 82 years _ ~ and 10 months. - ‘ . \ ....:
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