V : f IEli‘ulf you want the best " . goods fOr the least mon‘ey V read the advertisements in the Gazette. ._ vOL. v11. NO.1745. venin: NORWALK, OONN., THURSDAY. EVENING NOVEMBER 18,1897. advertising columns will prove its valueto you. PRICE ONE CENT. PRIEST’S CHANGED. Rev W I. Slocum Leaves Waterbury for: Bridgeport. Bishop Tierney Makes, Several New As- signments in His Diocese. A number of changes in the assign- ment of Catholic priests to the differ- ent parishes in the diocese of ’ Hartford ,are announced by Bishop Tierney. One :of the most important changes is“ the transfer of the Rev. James C. O’Brien, for the last ten years rectoruof the Sa- cred Heart parish, Bridgeport, to the rectorship of, St. Peter’s church at Hartford, which is a permanent as- the position for life Signment, rector retaining his been vacant 1301 some tiine, and the ap- pointment is an hon01 to Fathe1 O’ BIien in which his parishoners will take pleasure, while they will deeply regret his departure from among them. ‘ To succeed Father O’Brien the bish- op has chosen the Rev. William J. Slo- cum Of Waterbury. Father gained prominence in the diocese, while rector Of St. Mary’s church at Norwalk. Besides being an earnest worker in, his calling, Father Slocum is a 'pfieacher of force and eloquence. have been noted for their vigor and freedom from prosy dissertations. A sermon on the evils of prize fighting, which he preached at Waterbury, Sun- day, two days after the exhibition at His sermons the city hall in which one man was knocked out, was characteristic of the man and attracted attention all over the state. ‘” The Rev. Richard J. Ca1r,oll who for eight years has been assistant 1ector of St. Mary’ schurch, BIidgeport, will be p1 omOted by charge of a parish at Fair Haven, which will include a portion of the city of New Haven. ed by the division of St. Francis’ par- ish, Fair Haven, I the: largest in the diocese. time Father Carroll, owing to the ill- health of his rector, Father J. F. Rog- ers, has been the acting rector of St. Mary’s parish, and his promotion to the charge of a. parish of his own is made in recognition of the splendid ex- ecutive ability which. he has displayed since the affairs of St. Mary’s parish have devolved upon him. The original portion of St. Francis’ parish, Fair Haven, will be in charge of the Rev. James Kennedy 0; N orwich- In making his appointments the bishop has consulted the rectors of his diocese, which is 'at present For some and each decision reached was the re- sult of careful deliberation. new .CANAAN. Mr. Fred White and Miss Clara S1unders spent Sunday at Katonah. Miss Dora Boman and Mrs. A.‘M. Bennett spent Sunday at Mrs. Charles Schmidt’s on South avenue. Mr. Elmer Bennett was arrested Saturday evening at 12 o’clock in a barn on the premises ofMichaelBrennen on the outskirts of the town. He was brought before the'court and charged with drunkenness and breach of peace plead guilty, and was fined; $2.00 and costs, amounting to 814. Brown and Ells, the new hotel keep- ers, gave a grand opening on Saturday , evening last. They had a very large company; all in attendance were served with clam chowder and free drinks. They expect to give another evening’s enjoyment at a future date. A company of young folks, consisting of members of the Olive Branch coun- cil D. of L. tendered Miss May Stevens a surprise Tuesday evening.- The Le Roy Stock company which showed here in the Opera house three I days out of a week’s engagement are going about the streets 'of our pretty village wea1ing long faces. They me end on the account of their manage1 ’s ' sudden disappearance, without having given them, what was due. ' .———-—————<o.o>————- "A numerously signed petition call- ing for ayspecial town meeting to take action On‘ important matters has been filed at the Selectmen’s office. The :‘L'meeting Will probably be called for Asome evening next we 3k. This rectorship has ‘ Slocum, being assigned to the“ This parish will be creat- v THE WHEEL IN WINTER. Much of the Time During the Cold Weather Bicycling Will be Good. This is. the season when wheelmen and wheelwomen begin to stow away their bicycles for the winter. They shouldn’t do so. There will be prob- ably, half of the days during the winter when wheeling ,will be fairly good. There will be some clerks and others who have to go a long distance to their work who will ride nearly every day during the cold months. Why should- n’t others, ,who ride largely for pleas- ure get some enjoyment out of the wheel during that time ? It is probable that more women will ride their wheels during the pleasant intervals this winter' than there ever did before. One reason Of this is that there are more riders, and another is that they are beginning to have the idea more that so long as the roads and streets are passable, the wheels might as well be used even if the weather is chilly. It is easy enough to dress warmly. Probably never before have so many men and women rode their wheels so late in the fall as this year. It is now but a week before Thanksgiving Day. And how many of us have been skating and coasting on Thanksgiving in the years past—Danbury News. ——————¢-.o>———— Y. M. c. A. The executive committee Of the Y. M. C. A. met last evening at the home of J. A. Richardson. A permanent or- ganization was completed by the elec- tion Of Mr. Richardson as chairman, Victor W. Ferris, Secr eta1 y, and J. Wallace Ma1v1n, T1 easureI. Seve1a1 committees we1e appointed by the chairman. Mrs. George R. McGonegal was ap- pointed a committee to organize a Ladies’ Auxiliary. It is proposed to purchase the Hey- drick gymnasium. The next meeting will be held on Monday evening. —Photograph.ic supplies at Riggs DIiigsmre.O'1'4tf A v7 ---<9.0>-——-——v The Time Extended. City Attor ney John H. Light of South Norwalk appeared in - the Superior Court, Bridgeport, Tuesday, and show- ed cause why the city of South Norwalk had not given the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light company per- mission to locate a transformer in South Norwalk. Judge Stoddard, representing the Electric Light company, was present, and requested that he be allowed more time in which to give answer to the document introduced by Mr. Light. The latter acquiesced in this-and ex' pressed his willingness to have the company take all the time'desired. _ ___‘.-.,L-,L__. Harbor Notes. The Raymond-Hoyt—Reynolds fish- ing party caught over a bushel of black- fish yesterday, after less than three hours fishing. On Tuesday Messrs. Charles Guiles,» Smith Northrop. W. H. Banks and Charles Grumman went down the har- bor and after fishing for nearly eight" hours caught one smelt, and‘purchased enough from a lone fisherman to make a fair showing when they arrived home. Mr. Northrop remarked that “the- ice was not thick enough on the sound to permit of real good fishing.” ———-—-——<o.o>— Relief Corps Inspection. The annual inspection of the W'o- man’s Relief Corps of Buckingham post, G. A. R., will be made this after— noon. The meeting will also be in the nature of a farewell to Mrs. Lester J. Waterbury, who has been the efficient secretary Of the corps for several months, and who leaves for the west. The annual inspection of Douglas Fowler- post, Woman’s Relief corps will be made Friday afternoon and 'evening by the Department President Mrs. Pultz, of Plainville. A. -1‘ ‘7' ' Lamont Club to Entertain. President Frank A. Ferris has ex- tended invitations to the members of the Lamont club to be with. him at “The Homestead,” Fairfield avenue, South Norwalk, on Monday evening, November 22. Mr. William H. Sage, of New York City, an extensive travel- er and hunter, will entertain with a parlor talk on "Bear Hunting in the Silkirk.” " A ‘ Muster and Inspection. Companies F and D will be muste1 ed and inspected at the Norwalk Armory, on Tuesday evening next, by Major John H. Wade, of General Frost’s stafl’. Every officer and member is expected to be'present in full dr‘ess uniform. 0110011390 FEET. Robert Veitch Makes an. 011. successful Attempt to Board a Moving Train He Luckily-Escapes With a Few Slight ' Bruises. Robert Veitch had an experience this morning that he will not soon for- get, and that he is now alive he can thank his lucky star. Mr. Veitch ihtended attending afun- eral in Bridgeport, and proposed taking the 7:45 train at South Norwalk for that city. When he arrived at the de- pot the train had staI ted and was under fairly good headway. He attempted to boa1d the thixd car and g1abbed the gua1d rail fo1 that purpose, but his foot slipped on the step. He, however, clung to the rail and was dragged a distance of 200 feet to and on the Monroe street trestle where he released his grasp,‘but fort- unately did not fall under the wheels. Those who witnessed the accident ran to Veitch’s assistance and found him lying on the trestle work in a semi-conscious condition. In falling he struck on his head and shoulder. Strangely enough the only injury he sufiered was a bruise on his shin, and few slight wounds on his body, the latter being mere skin abrasions. His overcoat and trousers were badly damaged by the stone ballasting on the tracks. - -n: EAST NORWALK F. E. Birch is on the sick list. The “Kate Aikin” which was put in commission Tuesday is at Long Island to- day wheIe she will be loaded with clams for Fritz Olsen. The East Nor walk Junior Epw 01 th League enjoyed a rare treat last even- ing in the East avenue church. Miss Mary Dudley Burk of New Haven the chief entertainer is a teacher of oratory and it is needless to say that her reci- tations in the humorous and dramatic line were well received and elicited loud applause. were supplied by local talent. The delegates from the Epworth League of the East avenue M. E. church appointed to' the convention to be held at Norwalk on Nov. 30, are as follows: The pastor, Rev. A. J. Smith and Ed- ward Trounsen will attend ex-oflicio, George Reynolds, Harry Hoyt, Mrs. Harry [-ont, Miss Sadie Rtndall, Mrs. William Pov vez, Miss Lauietta Ains- worth and F1 ank Seymoui regularly appointed. Miss Matilda Morrell and. Hany Benedict of South Osbom avenue, will be married next Wednesday, Thanks- giving eve. ' The quarantine on Louis St. John’s house at 13 St. John avenue has been raised. The quarantine on the Rear? don house in Maple avenue has also been raised. The select-men visited/East N orwalk Tuesday, and returned with the deci- sion in mind that Van Zandt avenue must be macadamizcd, it being the best way to improve that highway. The stone will be obtained at the South Norwalk quarry and the work will commence at an early date. Charles H. Aisthorpe is having his building on the Washington street bridge letteled. The w01k is being done by Howard Tilly. FRATERNAL NEWS. The Butler Lodge entertainment committee will meet at Albert‘Hafner’s store this. evening. It was anniversary ' night at Olive Branch Lodge, K. of P. last night, and it was celebrated in a pleasipg manner. The Crosswalk club enjoy-ed one of”? Landlord O’Sullivan’s shore dinner’s at Gregory’s Point, last night. ' Death of James Burned James Burns, 5011 of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Burns died at his home on Westport avenue,Wednesday afternoon in the 18th year of his age. The young man will be remembered as the drum major of Dwyer’ 3 City of Norwalk band. He won many friends who will sincere- ly regret to learn of his death. He had been in poor health for some months, but his death was as sudden as it was unexpected. V- v‘ 7‘ A new market is soon to be opened In the building- east of Klondike park, so h called, 0:1 Wall street. ,5 l . The musical selectio nS' "Ileana FAIR. It Has Proved to Be a Flatteritg Success Financially. There was 'a good attendance at the Hospital fair in Loc’kwood’s hall last night. This is also true of the attend- ance at the matinee performance in the afternoon. the children being delighted with the “Punch and Judy” show. The various tables were well patron- ized during the evening, and later the articles left were sold by auction. -senator John H. Ferris acted as for most of the articles, in some cases getting considerable in advance of the original price charged. He, so to speak, sprang a surprise on those present by saying that he had been given a check for $250 for the hospital fund, by a South Norwalk 1 gentleman, but failed to disclose his name. He then passed the check 01 er to t ladies. The fair closed last night. ‘v: CREAMERY BUBNED. Main Building of Echo Falm Totally Destroyed. A disastrous fire at Washington De- pot early Wednesday morning totally destroyed the main building at the Echo Farm Creamery company. -~ The fire was discovered at four o’clock, and at that hour the flames were breaking through the roof. It was impossible to save the building, but the contents of the offices were taken out and adjom- ing buildings some less than thirty feet distant, were saved. The loss is estimated at. $20,000, in- sured. The origin is a mystery. <Vv = MABIGOLD’ S LUCK. The State Senator, Has Been Appointed Postmaster. ‘ William H. \Iarlgold, whose appomti ment as pestm‘aster of Bridgeport was announced yesterday, was born in Wa— terbury Conn., in 1858. ' He learned‘the trade of printer in the «office of the Waterbury American, which trade he followed for several, years, and in 1887 organized the Mari- gold‘Printing company, of which he is now treasurer and manager. He en- tered politics in 1889, and since then, has been an active worker in the Re- publican ranks. He first came into state notice when, as chairman Of‘ the Republican town committee, in 1890, he made the notable fight to compel the counting of the famous “specked ballots.” He was elected mayoi of B1 IngepOIt in 1891, and' in 1894 he was elected to' the state senate. He is a prominent member of several fraternal societies, and was grand master of the Odd Fel- -lows of Connecticut in 1893, and is now grand treasurer of the order for the state. He is now brigade quartermas- ter, with the rank of major, on the staff of Brigadier General Frost. ‘ -‘= Vv Mr. Robbins Fell. The condition of George H. Robbins, .who while at work on a roof at the General Frost residence on West ave- ‘ nue, fell and suStained severe injuries, yesterday, is reported as being im- proved. Mr. Robbins lives on Reed street. A v The , quarantine ' on John Olden- scblager’s home on South Main street has been raised. ‘ Rev. Charles M. Selleck of this city assisted at the funeral services of the aged Mrs. Caroline Belding at St. Mat- thews church, Wilton, thismorning. “A GAZETTE ad. will Day YCu. ..................... IIIVE YIIII TIIIEII TIIEI? ' THOSE ENG FOR. - :- .FICE.~ -:- -:- E auc cheer and secu1eda good price ' " en property was found ff! .‘.."-"f-"~’./'-"./‘V ONE DOLLAR LINCOLN FOUNTAIN PENS CAN’T BE BEAT V FOR DOUBLE THE MONEY. THEY ARE THE KIND YOU ABE LOOK.- A NEW SUPPLY OF BOTH STUBS . ‘AND FINE POINTS JUST RE.- CEIVED AT THE CALL AND TRY THE M. Roman 50 Hausa. D—anbury’s Strange Criminal Shows Police the Places. He Has Written to Ills Victims for Their Prayers. The strangest criminal the police of Danbury have had to do within a long time is locked up there. He says that he ,is Harry Gilmore, of Middletown. Yesterday morning at daylight he walked into the police station and laid two watches and some shoes, an over- coat and variety of other articles upon the desk in front of Sergeant Bradley. “I’m a burglar,” he said, “and I want to be locked up.” ' The man told the sergeant that he was an ex-convict. , He served a lengthy term in the prison at Wethersfield for arson and was in the same institution for burg- lary. He was released a few weeks ago and went to Danbury. There have been at least 50 burglar- ies in that city since the time that Gil— more says he arrived there. The police were unable in every case to find the burglar. Gilmore told the sergeant to get a team and take him about the city and he wo1ld show him the places that he had robbed. . He profiéd to be a veritable direc- tory of crime and took the officers to places where even the occupants of the» houses did‘ not know that they had been robbed. They quickly found, however, that. Gilmore’s story was true. Then he ' took the police out to 3. Spot in the woods two miles from the city whe1e he has lived There a quantity of stol- The man say 5 that he was lying in his retreat alone Tuesday night when he realized sud- denly how bad he was. It was raining hard but he gathered up the most valu- able things that he had and took them to the police station and surrendered himself. He had written to some of his victims asking them to pray for him. He seems earnest in his penitence and says that he prefers state prison to home. ‘ 7 Will Spend $5,000. The Soldiers’ Hospital Board of Con- necticut met’at the adjutant-general’s office yesterday, and decided to spend, $5,000 f the state appropriation to en- large the accommodations" at the Home at Noroton. A -A‘ vv 7 Water to be Shut Off. The water connection will be shut off the entire East auenue and East Norwalk service at 8:30 a. m. to-mor- row, and remain shut off until 7 o’clock in the evening. ‘ --‘ To-morrow, Liveryman Banks ex- pects to place on the floor at his stables. on River street, the only rubber tired coach ever seen in Norwalk. It will be subject to the order of any one of Mr. Banks’ customers. A number of Norwalk “lovers of a good time” will attend the Foresters fair which opens at Westport to-night. The New London organizations ofathe Third regiment were mustered and inspected by General Frost at the New London Armory last night. "..”- v"- L. a GAZETTE OF- ............... ............... NOVELIST CAINE’S WI‘FE‘. An Enthusiastic Helper 111, III: Work; Their Domestic Lifea Happy One. While Hall Caine. is famous for his books, which have placed him in the front rank of the writers of the nine- . te'enth century, but little is knewn of . his domestic life. It has been told that he has residences in, London and other places, but that his best work Is done at Greeba Castle, in the Isle of Man. Few know that the novelist is ‘ not a Manxman by birth. He was born in England, of Manx parents, and- In his youthful days spent much of his time in that little bit of the universe which teems with lore. . Grecba Castle is situated in the most picturesque part of the beautiful island close by the sea, and surrounded by the ve1y places which he has made famous in his novels. In his domestic life Mr. Caine is very happy. His wife belongs to the island, and was his companion in his youthful days. She is an ardent helper to her husband, and the two may be seen any pleasant day or evening tak- ing bicycle rides in the beautiful country roads which abound in the northern part of the island. -—New York Herald. 2 PLEASANT FOR THE GOVERNESS. The King of Siam Evidently “fished Ben to Make Herself Useful. The King of Siam was educated in his youth by an English governess named- Mrs. Leonowens; hence the fluency of his English. When Mrs. Leonowens arrived at Bangkok the present King’s father said to (her, to her great surprise: “I have sixty-sew en children, and you shall educate them, and as many of my wives as may wish to learn English And 1 have much correspondence in which you must assist me. And, moreover, I have much difficulty in reading and translating French letters. You must undertake these. And, furthermore, ] have by every mail foreign lette1s 'whose writing is not easily read by me. You shall copy them in rbund- hand for my leady perusal.” This was a small order, even smaller than the average English governess’ 5 share. :——New York Journal. ~ He Lost the “'rong Leg. Abraham Sprawls was a veteran of three wars, and he used to live in wire- grass Georgia. He had lost one leg in battle, and walkéd around 011 a wooden stump. One day he got in the way of the fast mail and the engine ran over him. One of his sons—and he had a family- of fifteen—had witnessed the accident, and, running toward him, shouted: “Train’s cut off dad’s leg, an’ he’ll git damages!” He lifted the old man to inspect his wounds, but suddenly let him fall, say- ing, in a tone of disgust: “Durn it all! It’s his wooden leg they’ ve cut off. ” “Yes, ” groaned the old man as they wheeled him home, “it’s jest my durn- ed luck. Can’t see, ter save me, how they missed the good leg!"—Atlanta Constitution. The New Version. ’ Mr. Benedict-I want‘ to tell you, dear, that when you are on your wheel you make horrible faces. Mrs. B. (savagely)—I suppose they’re not as good as the ones your mother used to make—New York Journal. ________ ' ' Wickwire—Do you know that this is the third time you have tackled me to-day? You must take me- for ' an electric button. Dismal Dawson—Electric button? Wickwire—Yes, electric button. You seem to think you can get a drink by touching me.——Indianapolis Journal. magma. Partly cloudy weather to-night, F r i- day p1 obably fair and warmer. MARRIAGES. CURTIS—SKIDMOEE. ——In Bridgeport Nov. 17, by Rev. Father Uremin, Henry S. Curtis and Miss Irene Laur' 111e, daughter of M1 and Mrs. Philo H. Skidmore J r of Brldgeport. HOPKINS—FOX. —In Bridgepm t, N CV. 17, by Rev. Dr. Frank Russell \Vil- liam Peiry Hopkins and Miss Lulu G1ant Fox, daughter of Mis.Sa1ah> Fox. JENNINGS—STRICKLANI). ——In Bridge- port, Nov 17, Edward O. Jennings, of /Southpo1t. and Miss Kathexine Maude Strickland of B! idgeport. . STEELE—RICHARDS. — In Danbury, Nov. 14th, by Rev. A. C. Hubbard, Jo- seph Steele to Miss Ella Richa1ds,both 1 of Danbury. TUKEY—RAY. -——In Bridgeport, Nov. 17, by Rev. H. D. Cone, Dr. F._ M. Tukey and Miss Lillian Ray. . ’ DEATHS. AVERY—In Bridgeport. Nov. 16, Edna Amelia, infant daughter Of Vin- cent and Lillian Rowe Avery, aged 1 year. BURNS—In Nerwalk, Nov. 17, James. ' son of Thomas H. Burns, aged 18 years, AFOW‘LER—In Danbury, Nov 16, Sarah ,widow of the late Charles W. Few- ler, aged ’70 years. WURSTER—ln Bridgeport, N.ov 1,7,.»- Frederick Wurster, aged 64 years. ,
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