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NtRWAifloionin.
Mayor Arthur C. Wheeler
Chosen Chief Patriarch.
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Annual Convention of Encampment Odd
Fellows in Stamford.
The fifty-fifth annual session of the
Connecticnt Grand Encampment, I. O.
O. F., came to order in the lodge-room
of Rippowam Lodge, Stamford,'Tues-
day morning. It was called to order
by Grand Patl iarch George W. Camp
of Bridgeport. There were nearly
sixty old members and twenty-six new
members. They were W. G. Gibson,
Sassacus, No. 1, New Haven; George
B. Comstock, Palmyra, No. 3, Norwich;
S. P. Addis and H. H. Nichols, Dev'o-
tion, No. 5, Danbury; Charles A. Armi-
tage and Eugene F. Weston, Midian,
No. '7, Hartford; Charles N. Littell,
Kabaoso, No. 9, N orwalk; Arthur James,
Friendship, No. Bl, Wallingf01'd; A.
N. Benedict, Wildey, No. 13, Seymour;
P. T. Curran, E. B. Carey, and P. H.
L. Rathgeber, Wascussee, No. 14, Stam-
ford; C. E. Babson, Unity, No. 21, Cen-
tral Village; Julius Paul and Leo. P.
22, B1 idge-
port; E. C. Spargo and F. C. Hubbell,
No. 23, Bridgeport; Philip
Pond, Jr., and Theodore F. Ingham,
Golden Rule, N o. 24, New Haven; Ger-
main Gabriel, Aurora, N 0. 27, New Ha-
ven; Henry L. Bendel, Atlantic, No.
28, West Meriden; William Frey, Com-
stock, No. 29, New Britain; M. S.
Smith, E. L. Dunbar, No. 32 Bristol;
Jerome Wanen and Eugene O’Hara,
Wolf Den, No. 23, Putnam. _
The roll call found the following offi-
cers present: Grand Patriarch George
W. Camp,GrandHighBriest-Arthur.C..:
'Wheeler of Norwalk, Grand Senior
Warden G. Frederick Barnes of Wa-
terbury, Grand Scribe Frederick Bots~
ford of New Haven, Grand Treasurer
James E. Camp of Bridgeport, Grand
Junior Warden Herbert E. Thatcher
of Hartford, Grand Marshal W. J.
Berges of Stamford, Grand Sentinel F.
H. Foster of Norwich. and Grand Out-
side Sentgnel J. L. Hungerford of New.
Haven. .
The presentation of the reports of the
Grand Patriarch, Grand Scr1be, Grand
Treasurer'and Grand Representatives
were among the principal items of bus-
iness during the morning session.
The report of the Grand Patriarch
indicated that harmony and prosperity
reign within the order throughout the
State, and that, with the exception ofa
few minor questions of constitutional
law, he had not been called upon to
render any assistance. ,
The total receipts of the Grand En-
campment for the fiscal year ending
Oct. 1, 1897, have been $827.70, received
from the following sources : Dues, $7 24,-
40; rituals, $95.65; constitutions, $6.90,
and application for membership, 75
cents.
At one o’clock the Encampment was
called to order for the closing session.
There were over 100 members present.
The election of officers this afternoon
resulted as folloWs: Grand Patriarch,
A. C. Wheeler, Norwalk; Grand High
,, Priest, G. F. Barnes, Waterbury; Grand
Senior Warden, H. E. Thatcher, Hart-
ford; Grand Scribe’,+ Frederick Botsford,
New Haven; Grand Treasurer, James
E. Camp, Bridgeport; Grand Junior
Warden, W. J. Berges, Stamford;
Grand Representative, George W.
Camp, Bridgeport.
Arthur C. Wheeler, the newly elect-
ed grand patriarch, is Mayor of Nor-
walk. He is a member of Kabaosa En;
campment, N o. 9, of NorWalk. He has
been an Odd Fellow since 1882, when
he became a member of Our Brothers
Lodge, No. 10, of which he is a past
grand. He is also a’ member of the
Patriarch’s Militant. He became grand
junior warden of the Connecticut grand
encampment at the seSsion held in
New London, in 1894, and has risen by
regular promotion to his present office.
Besides being an Odd Fellow of high
standing, he holds an important office
in Masonry, being Grand Junior Dea-
con in the. Grand Lodge and Eminent
Commander of Clinton Commandery
No.3, Knights Templar. He 13 also a
Shriner.
WHO IS HE9
A Norwalk Man’s Narrow Es-
cape at Elizabeth, N. J.
Highwaymen Threw Michael Sullivan Into
the Creek After Bobbing Him
A dispatch from Elizabeth, N. J.
says:
Michael Sullivan, who says his home
is in Norwalk, Conn., was about to
cross the bridge over Morse Creek, on
South Front street. at 10 o’clock Sun-
day night, when he was confronted by
two men, one large and burly, the other
short and stocky. The big one demand-
ed his money. Sullivan said he had
none and started to walk on, when the
smaller man seized him and threw him
to the ground. A desperate struggle
ensued and ended only when Sullivan
was. completely exhausted. Then the
taller of the highwaymen searched
Sullivan’s pockets and got a small
amount of money.
When the search was completed the
highwaymen told Sullivan that they in
tended ,to drown him. They dragged
him to the centre of the bridge and
threw him into the river. Sullivan
was too weak to offer any resistance
and thought his end had come. The
plunge into the cold water revived him,
however, and he began to cry for as-
sistance. One of the highwaymen
threw a big stone at him, but missed.
Sullivan could not swim, but succeeded
in keeping afloat until help came.
Henry Mooney, a smelter employed at
the Mountain Copper Works, a hun-
dred yards away, happened to-be on
his way home from work and heard
Sullivan’s cry. He ran to the creek
and plunged in- to the rescue. After
~.hephad.reached.i‘Sullivanjmd had—start- .
ed to swim ashore with the half drown-
ed man Mooney was stricken with a
cramp. He called to some fellow work-
men who were at the office of the cop-
per works, and they ran to the river
and succeeded in rescuing Mooney and
Sullivan. Both men were taken to the
General Hospital.
quickly, but Sullivan' is still confined
to the institution, although he is said
to be out of danger.
As there are four Michael SulliVans
in Norwalk, it is pot learned which of
them is above referred to.
Mooney revived
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—-Unpaid Taxes.
The City Tax Collector will be at the
Water commissioner’s office, Fairfield
County National Bank building, on
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of
each week, to receive unpaid taxes.-
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HERE’S A SURPRISE
An Affidavit That Joseph Richardson’s Es-
state is only Half a Million.
The assertion was made in Surrogate
Fitzgerald’s court in New York yester-
day, that the estate left by the late J o-
seph Richardson of “Spite House” at
1216 Lexington avenue, so far from be-
ing valued at $30, 000, 000, was really
worth little over half a million dollars.
This statement was made by George
Richardson, the son of the decedent, in
an affidavit presented by him opposing
the appointment of his step-mother,
Mrs. Emma J. Richardson, as tempora-
ry administratrix of his father’s estate.
Fairfield Consocation. _
The fellowship meeting of the Fair'
field West Consocation will be held in
Westport, Tuesday, October 26. The
comittee in charge are Revs. Samuel
Scoville, Gerald H. Beard and Henry D.
Woodruff. Twelve delegates each will
go from the Norwalk and South Nor-
walk churches. The following is the
interestlng programme: Devotional ser-
vice, led by Rev. Henry C. Woodruff
What is the Gospel of Christ ‘3 Paper
by Rev. Gerald H. Beard. Discussion
How can we most effectually present
this gospel to men? Paper by Rev.
Frank Russell. Recess and luncheon.
Public service with sermon,by Rev.W.
H. Holman. Object of the service: To
quicken, strengthen and direct Chris-
tain life. Testimony and prayer. leader,
Rev. Samuel Scoville. .
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The Pine Ledge Whist club will meet
at the residence of Mrs. L. 0. Day
Friday afternoon.
on as if it were a tinder box and the
. Hamilton’s room, forced an entrance.
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of silver would be a big thing for the sil‘
ver mine owner, but will the wage earner, who would have to lose the remain-
ing 60 cents, walk into the silver trap?
BETHEL’S BIG F.IRF
The Factory of the Hat Form.
ing Company Burned.
The Company A Joint Affair of Bethel Hat
Manufacturers.
The factory of the Bethel Hat Form-
ing company on Main street Bethel,
was entirely destroyed by fire yester-
day afternoon, causing a loss of $30,000;
insurance, $15,000. The company own-
ing the factory was a joint affair and
included all the hat manufacturers of
Bethel. ' ,
The factory was a three F'story wood-
en structure, 200x50 feet. The fire
started in the third story near a ward-
robe where the female operatives kept
their hats and wraps. The origin of
the fire is a mystery. Owing to the
small particles of fur which are flying
about in the air the flames found as
much inflammable material to feed up-
efl°orts made by the employes to sub-
due the flames were futile and they had
to make a hasty exit. There were a
number of girls among the operatives
employed on this floor, but all escaped I
without injury. .
The town has only a volunteer fire
department, but as it was unable to
cope with the flames,efforts were main-
ly directed towards saving adjoining
property. The large machine shop of
J. R. Smith was only saved after great I
exertions and the dwelling of Mrs. M.
E. Wylie was considerably damaged
through saved from total destruction.
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TRIED TO TAKE HER LIFE.
Attempt (if a Ridgefield School Teacher to
Commit Suicide.
Miss 'Helen Hamilton, a Ridgefield.
school teacher, is in a serious condition
as a result of her attem pt to take her
own life. She is comfortable to- -day
howevel, and her recove1 y 1s looked
for.
Miss Hamilton lives at the Orenica
Hotel and it is said that a man whom
she was to marry a short time since
died a few weeks ago, causing her to
become despondent.
F. W. Olmstead, the proprietor .of
the hotel, smelled gas Monday morny
ing and tracing it to the door of Miss
He found the woman lying on the bed
with a waterproof over her head, one
end of which was thrown across a gas
jet. A half emptied package of“Rough-
on-Rats” was found on a table in the
room. Two physicians were immedi-
ately summoned and everything possi-
ble was done to save the woman’s life.
Her chances are considered about eyen
for recovery.
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Judge Conley in Town.
“Judge” Conley, a former resident
of this city, but now located in Red-
ding was in t0wn this morning, after
an absence of several months. no
reports a short chestnut crop, a fair
walnut crop and a wealth of rabbits ."
and squirrels. . ' I
TUB ” TOOK BRABS.
John Wilson Arrested on the
- Charge of Stealing
Crabs.
Chiefgradley Places Him in the Cage at
‘ the Station House.
Gediyge Barnes this morning swore
but a :complaint against John Wilson,
perhaps better known as “Tug,” in
whichghe alleges that said Wilson did
feloneiusly steal and appropriate for
his ow use four dozen crabs from the
compl'a ain'a‘nt. i -----
Chief Bradley served the papers on
the accused and placing him under ar-
rest escorted. him to one of the new
cages at the police station.
WilsOn will appear in the town court
to—day, at which time he will be given
an opportunity to present his defence.
Both men are well known one to the
other, and are engaged in like busi-
ness, thatof hunting in the waters of
the Sound.
The outcome of the affair will be
watched for with interest by their
brother fishermen.
IGJ REFHEAD DAY.
Military Display and Parade in Hartford—9
Oration by Senator Hawley.
The figurehead of Admiral Farra-
gut’s flagship Hartford, which was pre-
sented to the city of Hartford by Com-
modore Hichborn, chief constructor of
the United States navy, through Sena-
tor Joseph R. Hawley, was placed in
the state capitol yesterday afternoon.
Hartford-celebrated the acquirement
of the relic by the observance of “Far-
ragut day.” There was a military dis-
play, the parade being divided into
three divisions. The figurehead was
carried on a handsomely decorated
float draWn by six horses and guarded
by six sailors under command of Capt.
Boyle, who saw service on the decks of
the old flagship.
Following the parade came the liter-
ary exercises in front of the capitol.
Gen. Franklin was chairman of the day
and Capt. Casper of the Goodrich, Uni-
ted States navy, presented the figure
to the city, the gift being accepted by
Mayor Preston. The oration was de-
livered by Senator Hawley, who re-
viewed the life of Farragut and the
record of the ship.
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Great Souvenir Sale. .
The Boston Store will inaugurate a
great souvenir sale on Thursday, Fri-
day andSaturday, being the anniver-
sary of the occupancy of the “big white
store. ” On this occasion bargains wil.
be offered in all of the various depart-‘
ments.
With every purchase of 50 cents ‘
worth or over a souvenir will be given.
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Shot a Thief.
A thief stole four chickens from
[Thomas Cornwall’s hennery at Blue
Mountain, Monday night, but was
killed yesterday by Charles Gregory.
It was a skunk. '
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FAVORITE ASHORE.
Crazed Excursionists Strand-
ed on,‘Whitestone
Point.
Captain Drew :1 Revolver When Passengers
Rushed to Pilot House.
The steamboat Favorite, which for-
merly ran between South Norwalk and
New York, with a party of excursion.-
ists on board, ran ashore on Whitestone
point shortly after 7 o’clock last even-
ing. She lies high on the rocks within
150 feet of the light house which is sit-
uated on the upland. There are two
large rocks under her about midship,
and her bottom is stove in. As soon as
the steamer struck the excursionists
were thrown into a state of frenzy.
Some of the men ran to the pilot house
to see the captain. They say he was
drunk and that he drew a revolver and
threatened to shoot the first man who
dared to go near him. After striking
the rocks the captain blew the whistle
as a signal of distress. Small boats put
out from the shore and all the ,pick-
nicker excursionists were taken off.
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PERSONAL NOTES.
Mrs. G. F. Waters and Mrs. John
Cashaw have returned from New York.
Rev. F. W. Norris is visiting in Chat
ham, N. Y.
Mrs. James Nash of Spring street, is
visiting in New York.
Mrs. Willis Griffin and son of New
Haven are guests ofers. A. F. Minton
of Union street, South Norwalk.
State Secretary C. H. Adams, State
Councilor F. B. Gregory, Rev. Garret
Haulenbeek, William M. Simons, A.
C. Betts and W. E. Raymond, of De-
fender Council,-G. U. ., A.- M,,
walk, are in Waterbury, to-day attend-
ing the session of the State council be-
ing held in that place.
W. J. Finney, Jr. and family, of Nor-
walk, are guests of William Vail, of
Brookside place. Mr. Finney and
daughters, Myrtle and Glenna, came
by train and Mrs. Finney and son,
Arthur, rode up on their wheels—7
Danbury News.
EAST NORWALK.
1‘ The annual state conference of the
Advent Christian church opened to-
day in the Second Advent church at
Waterbury. The opening session was
preceded by a sermon delivered last
night by the Rev. George Teeple, of
New Haven.
I'Elmer Nash is moving from Brush
street, N orwalk, to the Chapman place
in Van Zandt avenue. Mr. Chapman
is moving from Van Zandt avenue to
Bridgeport. ‘
C. F. Flynn and Wife, of Ridgefield,
are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. C.Thomas
of East avenue.
Elder F. S. Ainsworth is having his
residence in East avenue repainted.
Walter E. Patchen and family has
moved from Van Zandt avenue to
Bridgeport.
Mrs. William E. Marvin and family
are visiting in Waterbury.
Oliver E. Raymond has moved from
Washington street bridge to Fort
Point street.
The third quarterly conference of
the East avenue M. E. church was held
last night.
William Q. Merriam led the Advent
prayer meeting last night.
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CRANBURY.
Mrs. George H. Nichols has brought
a suit for divorce against her husband,
on the ground of intolerable cruelty.
Miss Carrie Gregory is a guest at the
home of E. J. Taylor.
F. F. Clark’s new cider mill is in ac-
tive operation.
Captain John Crawford whose yacht
is soon to be placed out of commission
at Port J elfersbn, was at his home in
this place yesterday.
“Al” Gainor has started on a trip
dowu cast for fish.
Among the more recent additions to
the population of this lively hamlet is
a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Gainor.
The woods east of the Hawxhurst
property were-on fire last night.
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—Photographic supplies at Riggs
Drug store. 0 14
of Non:
structed to arrange the terms for the
THE VISITORS MEET.
Bradley 8. Keith Elected Pres.
ident of the School
Board.
Gen. Charles Olmstead Elected Secretary
by a Close Vote.
The annual meeting of the Board of
School Visitors was held last evening,
the full board being present.
The first business was the reorganiza-
tion of the board. The balloting for.
officers resulted in the selection of the
following gentlemen:
Bradley S. Keith, President.
Charles Olmstead, Secretary.
Frederick Mead, Auditor.
John H. Light, Abiathar Blanchard
and Charles Olmstead, Acting school
visitors. _
Marshall H. Tolles, Superintendent
Evening Schools.
Three ballots were taken before Mr.
Olmstead was selected as secretary,and
were as follows:
First ballot:
A. Blanchard, 3
Charles Olmstead, 2
J. H. Light, . 1
Frederick Mead, .1
Second ballot:
A. Blanchard, 4
Charles Olmstead, 2'
Scattering, 2
Third ballot:
Charles Olmstead, 5
A. Blanchard, 4
It was unanimously voted to request
the selectmen to pay to the widow of
t‘1e late Rev. H. N. Dunning, a former
secretary and acting visitor on the
board, the sum of $100 as compensation
for his duties in such offices. I
The: lagting school“ visitors . were ; in!
present school year.
Rev. R. O. Sherwood, president of the
Christian Endeavor Union, made a re-‘
quest that the schools be closed on the
afternoon of Nov. 3d, as many of the
pupils were to take part in the big
Christian Endeavor convention, to be
held at the Armory on that date. The
equest Was granted.
Silas A. Carpenter of the Middle
Five Mile River district, was granted
the privilege of sending his child to
the South Five Mile River school, as
he lived nearer to the latter school. U
John P. Treadwell was granted per-
mission to send his son to the Center
school, instead of as now at the North
Center.
Morgan F. Rulanlof the North Cen-
ter district, was granted permission to
send his daughter, Ethel, aged 16, to
the Center school. Cyrus Waterbury
of the same district was allowed to send
his boy Willie, aged 17, to the same
school.
Jonh F. Alger of Broad River dis-
trict asked for permission to send his
daughter Ella, aged 12, to the Center
school. The matter was referred to
the school committeemen of the former
district with power.
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The Weather.
Increasing cloudiness and probably
showers to-night'and Thursday, warm-
er in interior to-night.
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MARRIAGESJ .
BLIGHT— ARNOLD -— In Bridgeport,
Oct. 19 by Rev. E. Grier Fullerton,
William F. Blight and Miss Anna Gray
Arnold, both of Bridgepm t.
ROYDEN— BEACH —- In Bridgeport
Oct. 19. by Rev. B. N. Sherman, Miss
Anna Beach of Bridgeport, and Ray
Seymoul Roy den of Milford.
DEATHS.
SAUNDERS. ——In South N orwalk Oct
19, Mary Elizabeth, widow of Capt.
Themas Saunders, aged 65 years.
BIRCH —— In Bridgeport, Oct. 19th,
Alfred Birch, aged 81 years, 2 months.
BUNKER. ——In Philadelphia, Pa. ., on
Oct. 18, Fanny, widow of Capt. John
Bunkel, formerly of Fairfield, aged 81
years.
HOWARD. ——In Bridgeport, Oct. 19th,
at No.16 Pierpont street, Timothy, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Howard, aged 35 years,
11 months.
MEEKER —In Stratford, Oct. 18th,
Mary E., wife of B. B. Meeker, aged 56
years, 10 months.
TILLOTSON. -—In Bridgeport. Oct. 1,
Bertie T. ., infant son of Charles an
tf Flora Tillotson, aged 2years.
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