@- If you Want the best goods'for the least money ' read the advertié‘eh'le‘nts itnrythecazette. ‘ (. VOL. 1711. NO. 1735. Bomnvwlu BE HUNG! IIIS PIRT'IEII II DIIIIE, DAVID WEEKS, A ILLEDED TD IIIVE TDED ADDIIT TIIE IDIIDEII. THE GRAND JURY ACTS SPEEDILY. an. INDICTMENT FOR MURDER RETURNED ACAINST CHARLES BOINAY, DAVID WEEKS AND WILLIAM SIDNEY. Charles Boinay, David Weeks and William Sidney are all in the shadow of the gallows, and before the close of another month will know the fate the law has in store for each. Yesterday afternoon, the grand jury summoned by Sheriff Hawley, found true bills of murder in the first degree against each of the three men. The sun was sinking behind the banks of clOuds in the western sky when the Superior court re-convened at 4:20 in the afternoon. Eight minutes later the grand jurors filed in and took their seats. They were preceded a few moments by Boinay, Weeks and Sid- ney, who were placed in the prisoners’ pen. Boinay was the most closely guarded. Deputy Sheriff Bulkley, of Fairfield, and Detective Arnold took charge of him. Deputy Sheriff Heister sat next to Weeks and J ailer Scofield attended to Sidney. At the request of Clerk Haviland the 1 foreman of the jury handed to Judge Robinson three documents. with anxious eyes that the prisoners regarded the brown covered papers. Each knew that the beginning or end of the ordeal was at’hand. Judge Rob- inson’s movements were slow and de‘ liberate. He unfolded one paper, the first he picked up; laid it aside, took .up the next, scanned that, and thenthe ‘ . third. Not a muscle of his face stirred and it was impossible for the prisoners to read their fate in his phlegmatic face. When the court finished the perusal of the papers the jury was excused. At the request of States Attorney Fes- senden, however, they retained their seats. The astute prosecutor turned to Judge Robinson and said: , “I wish, your honor, for the issuance of bench warrants against each of the men in- dicted.” The court acquiesced with-a nod of the head. ,. The bench warrants ' were filled in. The first one was thatr of David Weeks. Sheriff Hawley took the document and walked over to 1- Weeks, where it was served. Boinay came next and Sidney was served the last. Boinay has had suspicions since the day of his arrest that Weeks, his pal, , would turn state’s evidence. Yester- day certain things happened which heightened the impression. It was not until after Attorney Fessenden an- nounced that Attorney Klein had been retained by the. Weeks family that Boinay turned his attention to Weeks. From that time until Boinay was tak- en from the court room his glances at Weeks boded no good for that indi- vidual. If ever hatred and a longing for revenge, showed ‘in the eyes of man, it did in Charles Boinay’s yesterday afternoon. Weeks realized that his companion in crime was gazing at him and it made him nervous—more so than ever before. He examined his shoes, his hat, the cane seats in the chairs,. the carpet, in fact his eyes wandered ' everywhere but in the direction of Boinay. I I ' When the indictments were read to (the accused men each pleaded not guil- ty, and the court assigned them conn- ’9' sel. The trials will probably begin in It was about two weeks, and it is expected that William Sidney will be put to trial first for the Long murder Greenwich. I —-——-—<0.0>—————u-— OFF FOR THE ‘KLDNDIKE. in Pilot Boat Negus Leaves New Haven With Eight Gold Seekers on Board. The pilot boat Thomas S. N egus, hav- in g on board Capt. Joseph McClure and eight companions sailed out of New Haven Harbor yesterday with the en- couraging cheers of a crowd of friends: of the vessel just before she sailed away in which the wives and children of the voyagers took part. There were three desertions from They were John J. Hogan,a mason,and his two sons. They had signed to go with the expedition; but their hearts failed them at the last moment. The members of the expedition who sailed wereCapt. .McClure, John-Shaffer, Ar- thur Boyle,.and Charles Carleton, New Haven; John Adams, Fordham Heights, N. Y.; John E. Melville, Meriden; John Beck, Tyler City, Conn.; Porter RhOades,.West Haven, and John Perry, San Francisco. -. Capt. . McClure says he will try and make the trip in 118 days from this port to San Francisco. If will have broken the record by about four days. The Negus is a very fast boat and is staunchly built. A year ago she beat a large fleet of pilot boats and won a $1,000 prize. The vessel went out to sea by way of Montauk Point, on the eastern end of Long Island. She will not make any stops until Montevideo is reached, and there her supply of provisions will be replenished. The expedition will be landed at Cooper River, and the rest of the journey to the Klondike region will be made overland. DABIEN. Rev. S. A. Sands attended the preach- ers’ meeting in Bridgeport Monday. Edwin Bates has completed the grad- ing of the Post road at N oroton, and is laying the crushed stone. He has put his steam roller at work on the road. The selectmen Monday afternoon, appointed George W. Fowler grand juror in place of Franklin Dart, who did not qualify. They also discussed the neglect of the Tramway Company ‘0 raising its tracks to the grade estab- r~lished for the new section of macadam road at N oroton, as it was understood the company was to do. Contractor Bates stated that where the' track should be raised nine inches, as an in~ stance, it would be raised six, and that the company was following out this policy. 7 At St. John’s This Evening. It will be a regular “G” night at St. John’s Lodge, F. & A. M. this evening. The Grand offices will be present and it is expected that members of the order from every corner of. the county will be present, including some others from out of the state. That the work will be done “on the square” goes without the saying. follow, the working of the ' third de- gree upon Treasurer Victor S. Selleck. “A Thanksgiving Proclamation” Will be the verdict, and an enjoyable dinner the result. to each and all who remember the sick and suffering. The Hospital Fair on 16 and 17th inst. offers a grand opportunity. Don’ t neglect or procraStinate~send something, through church or Board of Lady Visitors. ‘ A farewell session was held in the cabin the original make-up of the crew.’ he succeeds in accomplishing this he A banquet will . _ Main street. OFFICERS ELECTED. The Christian Endeavor Union Closes Its Session. The Norwalk Armory Filled With Members and Friends. Wednesday, being fair and the sun sending down its warm rays, brought a large number of delegates and visitors to the Christian Endeavor convention at _ the Armory who under other wefither conditions would have remained at home. The morning exercises were well at- tended, the principal address being that of the Union's president, Rev. Charles Buck, D. D., of Bristol. His subject was “ Inspirational Forces that Sustain Enthusiasm.” A number of other addresses were made by eminent clergymen. In the evening the first number on the program was announced for 7:30 o’clock but long before that time the people began to gather, and by the time the service began the immense armory was packed to the doors, 5 and the ushers were obliged to turn hun- dreds away. The jam in the vestibule were partly appeased by theannounce- ment that an overflow meeting would be held in the Norwalk Methodist church commencing at 8 o’clock. Many, however, in their disappointment re- turned to their homes. It is estima- ted that there were upwards of 3,000 persons in attendance. ‘ Rev. S. P. Cadman, D. D., of New York, preached a most excellent ser- mon, his subject being “The making of a man.” ' Rev. Asher Anderson, of Meriden, chairman of the executive committee reported favorably. on a proposition to hold the state conventions hi-ennially, in future, instead» of annually: The .meeting referred .the matter back to the executive committee, with power. At a meeting of the commit- tee, the bi—ennial session plan was for. mally approved. The reports of the secretary showed there were 557 societies with a. total membership of 34,080, classified as fol- lows: 23,080 actives, 6,924 associates, and 4.039 honorary members. Officers were elected as follows: > President, Dennison B. Tucker, New Haven; vice-president s, J. H. Crossley, ' Bridgeport, J. F. Williams, Preston,A. E. Kilbourne, East Hartford; secretary and treasurer, A. F. Bromley, New Britian; director, for two years, J. W. Logan, New London, H. C. Lathrop, Windham, H. W. Rathburn. Mystic; representatives to World’s Christian Endeavor Union, Rev. W. F. Fennel], Meriden; secretary of Junior work, Mrs. Emily Ely, Norwalk. V77 -——Pl10tographic supplies at Riggs Drug store. 014 tf AMUSEMENTS. A Novel Title for a Play. ElmerE. Vance says h1s new pi oduc- tion, “Patent Applied For,‘ ’15 a more ambitious effort as a play than the “Limited Mail.” It is a high-class,t clean comedy, appealing to the sym- pathies of a most refined audience, and at the same time sensational enough to please even the gods in the gallery; in short, stage realism will have reached the pinnace of ingenious perfection in Elmer E. Vance’s new play. It will be seen at Hoyt’s Theatre next Monday evening. ,_ The derrick used in the construction of the new retaining wall at the east end of the Wall street bridge was tak- en down to-day, and the work of repave, _ ing that section of the street will prob- ably soon be resumed. ‘ Hope Hose company’s carriage was taken to the company’s quarters yes- terday afternoon, resplendent in a new dress of paint, and in fine working or- der. ________ . Captain Dann is acting as chief of police to-day. F. L. Olmstead will Open a veterinary supply store in the Wood building on NORWALK,OONN., THURSDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 4.1897. EATHER LEO DEAD. Suffered Stroke of Apoplexy During Vespers. Most Prominent Roman Catholic Priedt in the State. The Rev. Father Leo, pastor of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Win— sted, a member of the order of Fran- ciscan Monks, the best known Roman Catholic priest in Connecticut, died at 11 oiclocle last night. Father Leo had been in Hartford during the day and. returned to Win: sted at 4:25 p. m., apparently as vigor one in health as usual. At quarter to 8 he was stricken with apoplexy in the vestry of his church while at vespers. Dr. Welch was called, but his services were of no avail, the aged priest becom- ing unconscious and remaining in that condition until his death. The Rev. Father Leo, O. S. F., had completed over thirty-two years of ser- vice as pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Winstead. has baptized over 3,500 children and married 600 couples. He was the 'best known of Roman Catholic priests in the'state, and his advice was frequent- ly sought by the high dignitaries of the church. He was universaly be- loved. He was a close friend of the During his pastorate he A. Cooke and many other men of prom- inence irrespective of religiousbelief. Father Leo was a member of the order of Franciscan Monks. t) Winsted January 1, 1866, with the exception of a. period ‘of about three years, when he was provincial of the Franciscan College at Allegany, N. Y., he_,has been pastor oflhe .church con- tinuously .ever since. This college, under the watchful .eye of. the Rev. - 1Father Leo, gained a wide reputation as a seat of learning among the people "of the Roman Catholicgrfaith and still [retains its well deserved name and fame. ‘ - 1 a... When the war of the 1 ebellion broke out Father Leo wasa young priest, an assistant in a Roman Catholic church either. in N ewHaven or its vincity. He was commissioned chaplain of the late Judge Fenn, of GovernOr Lorrin - He went, Funeral of Mrs. Stiles W. Curtis. The funeral services of Mrs. Stiles W. Curtis were held at her late home on Union Park, yesterday afternoon, and consisted of singing “ Beyond the smiling and the weeping,” by Mrs.J.C. N ewkirk and Miss Al1ce Sherwood; reading of the scriptures and remarks by Rev. Dr. T. K. Noble; prayer by Rev. Wm. R. Bennett, of Madison, N. J. ., and singing “ Abide with me” by M1s. Newkirk and Miss Sherwood. The Episcopal burial service and com- mittal were read at the g1 ave by Rev. D. L. Ferris, rector of St. John’s church, Stamford. The pall bearers were her nephews, Eversley Childs of Brooklyn, N. Y., Rev. Wm. R. Bennett, of Madi— son, N. J., Eversley Bennett, of Madi- son, N. 'J., Edward C. Stuart, Freder- ick C. Bennett and Frank J. Curtis, of Norwalk. There was a wealth of floral offerings, silent but fragrant remem- brances from sorrowing friends. ——-—————‘o-o>————-—— PERSONAL NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Tucke1, of New Haven, are stopping at the Mahackemo hotel. Mrs. J. M. Creagh, of Union place, isvisiting in Danbury. Mrs. Mary Edwards, of Norwalk, is spending a week with Miss Elsie Mur- phy, of Mountainville avenue—Dan- bury News. Mrs.Frede11ickL.C,hu1ch and (11111- dren returned home last night from a three months sojourn in the west. Percy S. Foster of Washington, D. C.. was in town yesterday, as was also A. Willis of Concord, N. H. ‘ Buckingham Posl Inspection. The annual inspection of Bucking- ham Post. G. A. R. took place last evening. The inspection was made by Inspector Wharburton of Milford who was accompanied by several war -vet-_ erans from that place. ‘ Acollation was served by the ladies of the Relief Corps. Hoyt—Birch Henry M. Hoyt and Mrs. Mary E. Birch, widow of the late Dr. E. F. Birch, were married last evening by Rev. S. B. Pond. They will reside at the groom’s home on Chestnut street. The cere- mony was performed in the presence of only a few near friends of the con- tracting couple. V , The Street. Railway company treat- ed the Christian Endeavorers to a trol- ley ride yesterday afternoon. k h" The Sunshine club met at the home of Mrs. S. E. Brown on Chestnut street yesterday, and brought a fund 'of sun- shine and good cheer with them. RESULTS. [TO ADVERTISERS. IN EVERY CITY THERE Is ONE PAPER THAT LEADS— THAT REAOHES THE BEST ; . , CLASS OF CITIZENS—PEOPLE ‘1 , »- WITH MONEY TO BUY WHAT THEY WANT AND TO PAY FOR IT; ONE PAPER THAT GIVES ADVERTISEIQ BEST IN - NORWALK THAT PAPER 18 THE EVENING GAZETTE. NO ONE DENIES IT. -:- -:— Ninth Connecticut, an Irish regiment the members of which organization were nearly or quite all Roman Catholics. Father Leo accompanied the regiment to the, front and partiCIpated in the regiment’s fortunes, returning with it at the 'end of its term and being mus- tered out of the United States service at New Haven in the autumn of 1865. Shortly afterwards he was assigned to St. Joseph’s church, Winsted, and has remained pastor of one of the larg- est parishes in the state and the largest in point of numbers and territory in western Connecticut. A new case of carlet fever is reported on Cross street, and another of diph- theria on Glenwood avenue. Only a small audience greeted Cap- tain Jack Crawford at Hoyt’s Theatre last night. The captain was an hour late in reaching the theatre owing to an accident on the Consolidated rail- road. 7—Chickens 1210. 6 Waterstreet. Improvements are being made'at the . George E. Miller place on High street. FRATERNAL NEWS. Secretaries of fraternal, or score.“ so cieties are invited to sand to the GAZETTE, the elections of ofllcers and other news pertaining to their lodges , to be printed in this (011111111. The names of officers should be brought in on the evening of their election and all other news with equal promptnoos. A regular conclave of Clinton COm- ‘ mandery, No. 3, K. T. will be held to- morrow night. The Catholic club “smoker” takes place this evening. Hen. E. J. Hill- will make an address. The St. Paul’s church Fellowship club will meet this evening.‘ The A. O. H. will hold a regular meeting to-night. The condition of therlate Mrs. James Mitchell remains about the same. Messrs. A. H. Hoyt, L. J. Reynolds and George H. Raymond are down the harbor to-day afte1 blackfish. The catch will be brought home in one of Mr. Reynolds’ trucks. 1 ——Wanted——300 lady. operators,experi- enced or inexperienced. Interview 2 to4 Saturday, Harvey’s Shoe Store, S. N. The Twin City Mandolin club gave a dance in Lockwood’s hall last evening I‘which was fairly well attended. e1 message as: the ' family paper-the Gazette’s advertising columns will I prove its value to you. ' PRICE oNE CENT. . EAST NOVRWALK. Dr. F.G. Brown will leave for Brook- ’ lyn at an early date to become examin- ing physician for an insurance cdmpany in that place. . Mr. and'Mrs. Levi Jones of East ave- nue, leave to-day for Stockbridge, Mass, where they will remain for the winter. E. E. Gorham and S. K. Stanley are appraising the estate of the late Ed» ward L. Hafner. . Rev. A. J. ' Smith has accepted the invitation of the East avenue M. E. church to remain as pastor for another I year. Thomas Benedict has returned from Onset, Mass, where he spent the sum- mer. Mrs. Emily Smith, of the old Sauga- tuck 1oa‘d, has returned from a visit with her daughter in New York. Mrs. Julia Elzea is moving into the second floor of the house, corner of Van Zandt avenue and Fort Point street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pegg have re- turned to the west after a visit with Mrs. Francis S. Seymour, ,of Henry street. _ Mrs. Charles H. Hyatt and two sons have returned from tit several weeks’ visit in Brooklyn. V V‘ v 7‘ Health Board Meeting. The health board held a regular meeting in the Town Court room yes- terday afternoon, at which the princi pal matter considered was sanitary- plumbing.- Other matters of import- ance to the pubhce health were also considered. V ‘Vv Monte Crislo. The grand opening of the Monte Cristo billiard and pool parlors under the management of George H. Allen will take place next week. . 1 = A V-v ' LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. See Adv. Operators wanted. —Sirloin steak 12c. ‘6 Water‘ street. Theapproach to the Main street en- rance Of the corner drug store has been placed in good form by carpenter W1. A. Kellogg. ~Porter‘houser steak 14c. 6 Water street. ' ' ‘ Av‘y‘ The Germanl'rin'cen EcultumfZ" It does not seem as if Emperor W1":- liam’s scns would have to economize, but they do it, perhaps on princij’c. . Occasionally the empress takes the three elder princes with her on 1.911 shopping'expenditures, when the boys are allowed to spend their pocket money just. as they please. One day they were inspecting the delights of a large shop in Berlin. One of the prins ces picked out the object of his choice, and at once proceeded .to the ,cashlerfs desk. Her majesty asked him whethe er this was all he intended to buy. “I may buy more,” said he, in a most business like tone, “but I prefer to pay‘ for everything separately, so that I shall spend no more than I have with me.” Beetles at $50 Ap'iece. Fifty dollars seems an extravagant price to pay for one black beetle. Yet Kansas was once inhabited by these insects and they sold readily for that much and sometimes for more. The beetle, known as the ambllchila, was supposed to have become extinct. But two specimens of it were known, one “of which was in the University of Bonn. Two young men traveling through Kansas some years ago found numbers or the beetles. They were alive and readily sold for $50. In all they made 310, 000 in supplying the beetles to scientists. The Weather. 1 General fair to-night, Friday partials ly cloudy, warmer Friday. MARRIAGES. HOYT—BIRCH.—In Norwalk, Nov. 3d, by Rev. S. B. Pond, Henry M. Hoyt and Mrs. Mary E. Birch. LEFFERSON—ANDREWS—In Darien, Nov.- 3, by Rev. Mr. Sands, William Leiferson and Miss Frances Andrews. DEATHS. ROOT—In South Norwalk, Nov. 4, James H. Root, aged about 55 years. AITKEN—In New York, Nov. 1, Edith Whitman Aitken, wife of Wil- liam B. Aitken and daughter of Albert E. and Emma M. Colfax. _ AUMACK—At Helena, Montana, Oct. 28, Herbert T. Aumack, aged 29 years, formerly of Bridgeport. KING-eh Norwalk, November 3, Eva King. MOODY—In Bridgeport, November 1, Ethel May, infant daughter of Pres- cott and Elizabeth Moody, aged ‘ months. SEAMONCHICK—In Bridgeport, Nov. 2, Peter Seamonchick‘, aged 42 years.
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