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NORWALK, OONN., TUESDAY EvENING, NOVEMBER 9.1897;-

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MEN’S TWO

WIVES MET.

 

ONE NE IIIIIIIEII IN ENGLAND AND THE OTHER NE
WON IN DINBIIIIY.

 

SECOND WIFE THOUGHT HIM SINGLE.

 

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ITHREE CHILDREN AND EXPOSURE

FOLLOWED.

 

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Two months ago Frances Wilkinson, ,

a domestic, employed by Mrs. Theodore
Poppino, of 30 Elm street, Danbury,
became the bride of Joseph Ayer, a
hatter who boarded at the house. There
seemed to be nothing but joy and hap-
piness in store for her, but in a few
short weeks how all has changed, for
now her husband is exposed in, all of
his perfidy, while in the background
isIanother wife and two small children
crying for bread.

Ayer is well known in Danbury and
Bethel having been employed in the
hat shops in this vicinity for several
years. Occasionally he has shopped
in South Norwalk when work has been
dull in Danbury and he is well known
here.

During the summer Ayer secured
board at Mrs. Poppino’s and promptly
fell in love with the pretty and Winsome
servant girl, who showed her esteem

for him in many little ways, while at-;

tending to his wants at the table.

Both were English and thus the bond
of friendship was strengthened, until
he finally asked her to become his
bride. He was a. jolly good natured
chap, having apparently but one fault
and that was to drink—a little too much
occasionally.

The girl, who had no frlends in this
country, thought she might do a great.
deal worse than marry her new'lover.
After a very brief acquaintance she ac-
companied him to New York and the
ceremony was performed.

The date of the marriage was Sep-
tember 28, and the bride and groom
returned to Danbury and Ayer got
shopped at Bethel.

I He got out of work and was taken
sick so that his wife retu1 ned to her
old position at Mrs. Poppino’s.

Last week, however, Mr. Ayer began
to recover and they hired rooms at the
cOrner of Fra’nklin and Main streets in
Danbury, intending to get them ready
for occupancy by the middle of the
month. I

Mrs. Ayer usedvquite a sum of money
she had laid by in securing furniture
and other necessities to add to their
comfort. Her husband stopped with a
friend in Bethel during his illness and
she made frequent trips to that place to
consult him about'fitting up the rooms.

He also gave her money to help her
in getting the house furnished. They
planned and talked over the happiness
they intended to enjoy and a day or. so
ago, Mrs. Ayer made another trip Ito
her husband about some of the final de-
tails”

She noticed that he looked worried.
He asked her if she had seen a woman
and two children, whom he heard were
inquiring for him. He told her they
might be some relatives, whom he had
not seen in years.

I - Mrs. Ayer returned to Danbury, but
seemed to have a feeling that some ca-
lamity was to befall her. She felt that
she must returnvto Bethel to see her
husband. Impelled by some strange
'mpulse, she boarded an electric car and
upon reaching the house where her
I. usband was stopping, entered, unan-

nounced.
She walked in upon him and found

 

that he was not alone but was in the
company of a woman and two children,
one of whom called him “papa” as she
opened the door.

What a meaning that word had for
the once happy bride. She felt a dead-
ly faintness come upon her and stag-
gered into the room moaning:

“My God, Joseph What have you
done ‘9 ”

The other woman, who evidently un-

derstood the matter thoroughly, did
her best to calm the bride and broke

the truth to her, telling her that she
was married to Ayer in England and
that he left her and the children to

come to America.

There was but a feeling of sympathy
between the two women and they both
denounced the man for his infidelity.

The story told by the first Wife is sub-
stantially to the effect that Mr. Ayer
came to America about eight years ago
to find employment at his trade, leav-
ing a devoted wife and two small chil-
dren in England, promising to send for
them as soon as he could provide a
proper home. ‘ II

Once in America, the former faith-

~ful husband fOrgot the aching hearts Of

those left behind and they waited in
vain for the glad summons to a cozy
home in a new land, and struggled
along for existence many times feeling

the pangs of hunger.

After mourning for the departedhus-
band as one perhaps dead, the wife
wrote to friends in America, to find
the whereab outs of the missmg man if
possible. A search was made andxAyer
was traced from N orwalk to Danbury._

Here the news of his second marriage
was Obtained and word was sent for the
wronged ones to come to America at
once.

They came by the next steamer with
the result above stated.

The fact that the, mother and chil-
dren were penniless and alone unless
Ayer gave them support, appealed to
the loyal English spirit of the second
wife. Her own fondest hopes had been
blasted and she decided that she would
retire from the scene and make her un-
faithful husband no trouble, provided
he wOuld support his first wife and his
family.

It is said that Ayer offered excuses
to the effect that he believed his first
wife dead, but could bring no proof to
back up his statements.

His first wife, it is stated, finally
agreed to make him no trouble provid-
ed he gave her proper shpport for her-
self and children.

They are still stopping in Bethel,but
will undoubtedly seek new fields.
Whether a reconciliation will be elfecw
ted between Ayer and his first wife is
a matter of conjecture, but he 1s liable
for arrest for bigamy.

Ayer is at present employ ed in the
stiffening department of Durant & An-
drews factory at Bethel. He is a first-’
class workman and has always made
big wages.

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——All the Successful Merchants or

this City Advertise!!! THE GAZETTE-v

s tive to making necessary changes, al-
terations and repairs in their lines in

prevented your applicant to make and

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MANDAMUS ISSUED.

Important Papers Served on
the City of South Nor-
walk. I

Action Must be Taken by the City Before
November l6.

Being unable to reach any agreement
with the City of South Norwalk, rela-

that city, the N orwalk and South N or-
walk Electric Light Company have
caused the following mandamus to . be
served on the South Norwalk Council:

The said City and officers and author-
ities of said city have forbidden and

from making any of said necessary
changes, alterations or repairs, to wit:
the taking out of a large number of
transformers, and putting into their
place four large transformers, of three
hundred lights capacity each, and three
number 0 wires, to be attached 'to the
present poles of the company; and it
was at the date of said application and
still is necessary that said Council
should exercise the powers conferred
by law on said body relative to the di-
rection and control over the placing
erection and maintenance of any such
wires, conductors, fixtures, construc-
tion or apparatus, including the relo-
cating or removal of the same, and in'
cluding the power of designating the
kind, quality and finish thereof.

By reason of said refusal and neglect
of the said Common Council of the city
of South Norwalk, this applicant is oc-

age, and is prevented from fully dis-
charging its charter, and from doing
the necessary acts and things referred
to in said application.

The mandamus requires that action
be taken on the application before No-
vember 16, or appear before the Super-
ior Court and show cause why they
should nOt do so. '

HOW FISCHER ESCAPEDL

‘Went on Norwalk Trolley, and Will Not-

Return In a Hurry.

Thomas Fischer, the horse thief for
whom the Stamford police were search-
ing last Friday night, made his escape

by boarding one. of the Norwalk Tram~ I

way cars and journeying to South Nor—
walk. He also spent some little time
in that city and in East- N orwalk, leav-
ing before the police were aware of his
presence. In Stamford Fischer was
given a tip by friends that the police
were looking for him, and he left soOn
after, declaring that if they did not
catch him then they would not get such
another opportunity for a long time. It
was rumored that he was in Stamford
again Saturday night, but this was un-
true.

 

STILL ANOTHER.

 

A Second Case of Blgamy Brought to
Light' In Danbury.

It 1s reported that Chestei Rand, who
was employed in driving a bake1’s wa-
on has suddenly decamped, owing to
unpleasant facts brought to light rela-
tive to his-career. Rand had a family
of five children and was supposed to be
a widower. A short time ago he mar-
ried a 16 year old girl, but it was dis-
covered within a few days that he had
a wife living in an insane asylum and
when this was made known he at once ;
decamped leaving his children at the I
home of his young wife.

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Her Friends Surprised Her.

A number of the young friends of
Miss Charlotte Hamilton gave her a
surprise party at her home on New-
town avenue, last evening. The
young folks enjoyed themselves to their
hearts’ content. Games were played
and refreshments were served. Those
present were the Misses Grace Clark,

PRAY _F___UII ME.

Boinay Thus Appeals to His
. «Young Wife for Help.

Sits in His Cell Dejected and Thoughtful,
Waiting for the End. I

Since Charles A. Boinay, the alleged
murderer, has been under the care of
Sheriff Hawley at the county jail, vari-
ous rumors have been afloat ,_in regard
to the conduct of the prisoner. His
past record has shown him to be a most
dangerous man. Judging from it, most
people expect him to kick up a rumpus
at the jail. It was said last week that
Boinay made several badI breaks, and
the keepersIthere were in constant fear
of trouble. But these stories are en-
tirely without foundation. I

Boinay is one of the best prisoners in
the jail.
special officers, who relieve each other
Sheriff Hawley real:

He is under guard by two

every six hours.
ized when the prisoner was delivered
into his keeping that he had a desper-
ate man. Boinay’s conduct in connec-
tion with other crimes led the sheriff
to believe that he would take advan-
tage of the slightest Opportunity to
either escape or end his life. He,
therefore, had a long talk with the
prisoner. He informed Boinay that it
was his intention to deliver him up for
trial when the If the
prisoner wanted to behave himself and
act right he would receive good treat-
ment in return. If, on the other hand,
he showed an inclination to make
trouble, he would have his desire grati-
fied in a manner anything but enjoy-
able. ’

.Boinay said that he had no wish to
make trouble for any one, and, while
he was in the Care of the sheriff, he
wetildIi'act like a man. He has. been
true to his word. He is a model pris-
oner, talks pleasantly with his keepers
andtreats them ‘with the utmoSt re-
spect.. He is quiet and undemonstrative
and spends most Of his time in discuss
ing matters of importance in the world s

time came.

self nor does he discuss any feature of

lieve all of the black things said, of his
past. He seems to know that the
state has him cornered. That’s Why
he is so thoughtful.

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HOW THEY STAND.

Only One Change During the Week in the
_ Gazette’s Newsboy Contest.

in the newsboys contest for the GA-
ZETTE prizes. Riley, Stanley, Coffin
and Comstock are holding their posi-
tions for the scholarships in the East—
man Business college. They are very
close and a very few points would
change their positions. The only
change during the week, hOWever, was
the passing of John Siswick by Joseph
Cahill for eleventh prize.

The standing of the boys at the close
of business Saturday night was as fol-
lows:

Frank Riley,

Treat Stanley,

Leonard Coflin.

, Lester Comstock.‘

Eddie Gorman,

Harry Bouton,

George Berg,

Ernest Gregory,

Allie Tocci,

Charles Mullen,

Joseph Cahill,

John Siswick,

William N Olen,

Thomas Harrigan,

James Haughh

Mike Gambin.

AMUSEMENTS.

HenryE. Dixey the Magician. -

Amagical performance that is dif-
ferent from anything else ever seen by
the public is promised in the coming
entertainment of Magician Bancroft
who appears here Thursday, N ov. 11th
at Hoyt’s Theatre. Dixey who has be-
come the most renowned of the high
grade prestidigateurs now before the
public has established a distinctly new
entertainment. He has added drama-
tic scenic and spectacular effects to a
presentation of mystery and has de-
vised new and unique illusions and de-
ceptionsI which makes his producticn
. the most pre-‘eminent novelty now be—
fore the public. His production with
its mammoth array of \pidturesque
scenery, its elaborate apparatus and

 

history. He hardly ever 1efers to him- .

paraphernalia and its staI tling illusions
cost over $100. 000 more than all other

magicians combined have invested in
their art. Dixey’ s performance is di-

 

SOME NEWSPAPER

 

DELIGHT IN EVERLASTINGLY POUNDING
THEIR CIRCULATION FIGURES INTO AD-
VERTISERS. CIRCULATION IS GOOD, BUT
QUALITY IS BETTER. WHAT TO ADVER-
TISERS IS CIRCULATION AMONG A MONEY-
LESS CLASS—AMONG PEOPLE WHO HAVE
NOTHING TO BUY WITH? I
IT IS CIRCULATION AND QUALITY WHICH
MAKES ADVERTISING PAY.

The Evening Gazette
HAs BOTH CIRCULATION AND QUALITY.
IT’S A l—CENT 8 PAGE EVENING DAILY,
AND IT REACHES THE BEST CLASS FOR
ADVERTISERS T0 APPEAL TO. -:- -:-

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ed. He is a goOd conversationalist and
from his talk, it is hard to imagine him
the desperate man he is.

Wednesday, after facing the grand
jury, a big crowd assembled at the
side door to catch a glimpse of him.
Some enthusiast Cried “Lynch him.”
The prisoner evidently had no fear, for
he smiled and remarke‘d: “What’s the
matter with that fellow? Is he crazy?”

When Boinay is not engaged‘in con-
versation with his keepers, he remains
very quiet. He appears to be doing a
good deal of thinking. After one of
these long periods of silence, he gener-
ally sIays something in regard to his

 

Eva Hawxhurst, Dolly Raymond, Eva l
Andrews, Florence James, Ella Luth, I
Jennie McVeigh, Jeannie Chalmers,l
Ella Gehebe, Maud Ruland, Lizzie Mc-I
Veigh, and Arthur Clark, Harold Aus- I
tin, Homer Miller, Willie Ryder, Oli-'

ver Kemp, Arthur Cronk, Arthur Ge-I
hebe, Edgar Haviland, Charlie Critten- I

den and Alexander Hamilton.

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—Live Merchants keep their names
before the Public. An Advertisement
In THE GAZETTE will be road. ,

wife. Then he writes to her. From
the tone of these messages,

oner appears penitent. The missives
are filled with tender words. They
show clearly that Boinay is an intelli-
gent fellow. It seems almost impossi-
. ble that a man who is guilty of deeds

which he admits, could frame a letter

containing such sentiments. He aliks

his wife to pray for him, and not to bee

 

the crime with which he stands charg-I

When he left the court house last

all or

which the sheriff scrutinizes, the pris-f

vided into five elaborate scenes all of
which are carried by his organization
as not a yard of the scenery of the lo-
cal theatre is used.

Hoyt’s Theatre was ‘crowded . last
night notwithstanding the rain, to wit-
ness the production of Elmer E. Vance’s
“Patent Applied For.” The scenery
was fine and C. Berry as Steamship Bill
made the hit of the evening. The
dancing of Beatrice and Ed. Hume 'Was
greatly enjoyed and they were called
before the curtain several times.

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Irish Fair.

There was a large attendance at the
Irish fair in the Armory last night.
The attractive booths attracted a large
patronage and the young ladies with
their books secured many signers for
chances on the numerous articles which
some lucky one will be awarded. Hon.
E. J. Hill made an interesting speech
on what he knew about Ireland. The.
“blarney stone” and the “soil froml
thirty-two counties” in Ireland were a
source of considerable delight and
revenue. There are interesting ex
hibits Of relics dear to the heart of all
Iris hmen and of interest to all. Danc-
ing is no unimportant part of each
evening’s entertainment.

«A QAZETTE ad. will '1on ya. I

 

There was only One change lastweek, -

IIIs BASE MULLED.

George BI‘CWII, the New .Ca.
naan Man Released in
Stamtord.

Miss Hall Has a Past and Did NotWish it
' Brought Cut.

The case against George Brown, ar-
rested in Stamford, Saturday, charged
With an attempted assault upon “Miss?-
Hall, ” the previous Sunday, was nolled
by PrOsecuting Attorney Carter yes-
terday. Upon investigation Mr. 'Car-
ter learned considerable of the past
life of the young woman, whose right
name is Gertrude Hall Garvey. When
reporting her name to the police she
gave her middle name. The young
woman, whose parents reside in New
Haven, is well known in Stamford,
having spent some time in that city
last summer. '
When examined by Mr. Carter in his
office yesterday morning and informed
that her past might be brought into
question should the case go into court,
she was not desirous of pressing the
charge against Brown .and seemed
eager to drop the matter right there
than face a cross-examination at the
hands of the counsel for the defence. I
In view of these facts the prosecuting
attorney decided to nolle the case, but
not without a severe reprimand to the I
young woman. Brown, who had been
unable to procure a bondsmen and had
remained in the lockup since his arrest
He had' numerous
sympathizers, several of whom it was

was later released.

stated were prepared to go upon the
witness stand and testify to the charac-
ter of Miss Gertrude Hall Garvey.

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St. Paul’s. . .

The annual meeting ‘Of the Sunday
school teachers was held at the Chapel
last evening.

The Altar society will meet this af-
ternoon.

The Daughters of the King will meet
this evening.

The Ladies’ society will meet to-mor-
row afternoon.

The Junior Auxiliary will meet Fri-
day afternoon.

The Industrial school will meet Sat
urday afternoon.

 

Was Absentmindcd.

A certain resident of Orchard str eet
decided to catch a mess of fish yester-
day. Acting onssuch decision he pur- .
chased sixty-five cents worth of bait,
paid LeGrand Jennings forty cents for
the use of a boat and rowed down the
harbor to a blackfish ledge, and threw-
out the anchor. He then picked a sec- ,
tion of bait and felt' 1n his pockets for
something to hook it on, only to find'
that he had left his fishing tackle home.
He dumped the bait overboard and
with a look that portended the storm
of to—day rowed back to his starting
point.

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Burglary~ in Bethel.

I Charles Dimond of Bethel reported
to the Danbury police Monday night
that $300 worth of jewelry including 2
diamonds were stolen from a residence
in Bethel Sunday. night by burglars.
Mr. Dimond gave a description of the
stolen articles, but refused to state
whOSe residence was burglarized,

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Thc Weather.

Rain to- night folloived by fair
weather Wednesday, colder Wednes-
day.

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r BIRTHS.

ALGARA.—In Norwalk, *Nov. 8th, a
son to Mr and Mrs. Francis Algara.

WENNRICH. —-IIn Norwalk, Nov. 7th,
a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William
Wennrich.

 

 

DEATHS.

BLACKHURIST. —In Bridgeport, -NOv.
8, Sarah A, wife of Thomas E. Black-
hurst, aged 51 years."

COUCH—In South Ndrwalk, Nov-I... 7,
Charles E., Infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
George W. Couch, aged 7 months.

FARRELL. —— At residence of her
friend,- Mrs. John Gagen, 7:) Meadow
St., Stamford, Nov. 6, Katie Farrell.

HAWLEY ——In Bridgeport, Nov. 7,
Ann Hawley. 1

LAYMAN. ——In Danbury. N 0v 8, Mary
B., widow of the late George C. Lay-

 

man, aged 69 years.
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