as; If you" want the best - goods for the least money- V’read the advertisements in the Gazette; \ vening tte. Q Recognized as the family paperthe Gazette’s advertising columns wil_ prove its value to you. - VOL. VIII. NO.1793 NORWALK, CONN., SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 29. 1898. PRICE ONE CENT. 'BURNED TO DEATH A Terrible Accident at Cannon Last Evening. The Clothes of Aged Mrs. Charles Scribner Caught Fire While She Was Smoking :1 Pine. ‘ While Richard Abbott was passing the Charles Scribner place in Cannon, at 7:30 last evening, he saw flames creeping under the window of the front room. allastening up to the house which is situated some distance from the street, he ran in and found Mrs. Scribner dead in an adjoining room with her clothing on fire. With the assistance of Willis Betts he extin; guished the flames on her clothing and quickly'sounded the alarm. Neighbors soon came from the store nearby, and after some time and much hard work'the house was saved after two rooms had been thoroughly gutted. It was not certain at the time whether Mrs. Scribner had died from shock or the effect of the flames. She was 87 years of age. The fire is sup posed to have started from. a pipe which the old lady was in the habit of smoking evenings. Her son, William Henry Scribner, familia1ly known as Bill Hen., lived with her but was absent at the time of the accident at the neighboring store. The chair in which she was accustomed to sit was on fire when Abbott entered the house. “ A A“ ‘ 7 Church Officers. The following are the newly elected officers ,of the Congregational church society? A. B. Hill, clerk; George B. St. John, treasurer; M. W. Starr and George B. St. John, deacons for three years; W. A. E Curtis, auditor; 'Miss Georgie W. Taylor, parish missionary. The Sunday-school officials are, C. E. Curtis, superintendent; Miss Charlotte Raymond, associate Superintendent, Wallace Marvin, assistant; F. J. .Curtis, treasurer; A. J. Meeker, E. O. Keeler, F. J. Curtis and George B. St. John, librarians. ‘4‘ ‘v' Masonic Officers Chosen. Grand Master Frank W. Havens of the Grand Masonic Lodge, has appoint- ed the Rev. Cornelius G. Bristol, of Hartford, grand chaplain. District Deputies have been appointed as fol- lows: Hartford County, Arthur L. Leete, of Thompsonville; County, A. J. Hallock, Bethe]; Middle- sex County, Wilbur F. Hurd, Deep River; New London County, Justin Holden, Norwich; Tolland and Wind- ham Counties, ex-senator Edward C. Fuller, Putnam. ‘ ‘7 Swords lumber Co. Fails. By an application made in the Super- ior court at Bridgeport yesterday, the failure of the W. F. Swords Lumber company, probably the largest concern of its kind in Connecticut, became known. and Judge Thayer appointed Frank Miller, the coal merchant, as receiver, with bonds of $150,000. The liabilities are said to $150,000 and the assets $200,000. —————‘0.0’-————- Pine Ledge Whist. The Pine Ledge Whist club met at . the home of M15. John H. Ferris on West street yesterday afternoon. There 1 The first, were five tables of players. prize was Won by Mrs. Christian Swartz and the second by Mrs. George W Cram. 4 A-‘ V-v V Stole Arctcs. Some one stole a pair of Arctic over- shoes from in front of George Keeler’s store on Washington street yesterday, and the proprietor has advised the South Norwalk police of the fact. AA‘ Death of Dr. French. William F. French died at his home in Noroton, on Thursday, aged 41 years. The cause of his death was double pneumon’ia. AA; ‘vr Red Cross Degree. A special conclave “of Clinton Com~ mandery, K. T. was held last evening and the R. C. degree conferred. ‘ A One Hundred Converts. ° , During the Norwalk‘ Methodist , : church revival over one hundred con- " verts have been made.‘ ‘ AA_ It ~‘;excivertise in THE cAzanrn. Fairfield ' “HE’S GOING TO KILL ME.” Such Was the Cry That Pierced the Air on Tolles street Last Night. People living on and. in the vicinity of Tolles street were not a little startled early [last evening, by the cries of a woman who in a shrieking voice called out “He wants to kill me and my boy, God protect us. ” A neighbm living on Tolles st1eet looked out of a. convenient window and saw a woman rushing out of the yard, and heard a cry for help. Soon after the neighbor saw a watch- man at a factory near by go to the as- sistance of the woman, and as no fur- ther disturbanbe was heard she did ngt arouse other members of the family. Those who heard the woman’s cries are yet wondering as for what or by ’ whom they were caused. -——————<Io.o>——'———- Bonds of Letter Carriers. The postmaster-general has issued or- ders that after April 1 letter carriers must furnish bonds of a surety com- pany. Private bonds will not be ac- cepted. Each letter carrier is required to give a bond of $1,000, which has heretofore been subject to the approval of the postmaster. The postmaster-general has desig— nated the companies whose surety will be accepted, one of which is the Fidel- ity & Deposit company, of Maryland which is represented in Norwalk by W. H. Byington. Cadrt Assignments.‘ The following cases have been as- signed for trial at the February term of the Common Pleas court. February ISL—J. R. Britto vs. Con- solidated Railroad; A. R. Quirk vs. J S. Randall, et a1. February 2d. —F1 ank Svec v s. Edwa1 d H. Peaisall. February 3d. ~—H. G. Stevenson vs. F. Bur1itt; G. H. Downing vs. William Sheldon; A. H. 'Byington vs. C. R. Gardiner. V‘A , To Leave. Captain Morton of the sloop Flash, anchored at the Washington street bridge with a cargo of several hun- dred live cod will set sail for Stamford to-morrow but expects to return to South Norwalk either Tuesday or Wednesday. ‘ V ‘ 7 Free Town Delivery. ' The post office department has de- signated W. B. Gaitree special agent of the department to visit the eight towns in Connecticut, recently selected for the experiments in free town deliver. The special agent will leave Washington for Connecticut 1n about ten days. ‘ ‘v 7 Gray vs. Waohams. The motion of Attorney Joseph A. Gray for a new trial of his suit against Edward J. Wadhams, was not argued in the court of common pleas yeste1 day,” but instead was submitted by briefs to the court. “HOOD—- Secured a Pension. Pension agent Keeler has seemed a pension of $6 per month for Gem ge T. ' Rose of East Norwalk, dating f1om ‘ ,August28th, 1897. Rose was a_mem- ber of Co. D, 96, N. Y. Volunteers. Real Estate Sale. The. Charles H. Harvey block in what is known as “the hollow” at South Norwalk, has been sold to Bridgeport parties. most sightly blocks in the city. ‘ Bean 'Bake. The members of~Co. D, C. N. G. gave one of their famous bean—bakes at the Armory, last evening. .And there were a few beans left after the onslaught. —-—-—-—‘—‘..9’—‘——‘ Off to Long Island. Messrs. William Hanlon and Fred S. Ambler will start on Monday next on ; a two weeks’ busmess trip on Long Is- - land. HM Whist. The F. E. Whist club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gregory on Main street, last night. er To Do TruckIng. Ex-street commissioner Martin Kel- logg will go into the express and t1 uck ing business at an em 1y date. He Will also fill contracts f01 g1 ading, etc. To Be Moved. ‘ J. F. Partrick has the contract f01 the moving eastward 140 feet of Lhk bathing houses at Gregory’s Point. ‘ ‘ One of the twin daughters of Davie Ward, of New street, died Thursday aged zfdays. . WILL SOON BE TRIED. Chief Bradley Arrests lsaac, George W. and Henry S. Selleck. ' Charged With Violating Health Ordinance Relating to Contageous Dideases. Chief Bradley, this morning, upon - complaint of prosecuting attorney H, Edgar,FerI-is, placed under‘arrestlf-Japs tain Isaac Selleck, George W. Selleck and Henry S. Selleck,‘ who are charged with violating the health ordinance relating to contageous diseases. The arrests grew out of the defend' ants attending the funeral of a young son of Franklin Selleck, of East Nor- walk who had died of pneumonia and scarlet fever, and was buried-on Friday, January 14. ‘ Health Officer, Dr. W. J. Tracey, had quarantined the house and ordered thata private funeral be held. As a further precaution Dr. Tracey sent Officer Hunt to the house to notify N otwithstand- ing these warnings the parties above mentioned attended the funeral and entered the house. every one to keep out. Judge Gregory in the Town Court and released upon their own recognizance to appear on February 8th next, when County Health Officer Hill of Bridge- port, will be present and prosecute them. -—--—--— —<¢-o>—--~—————— Annual Balls. There was a good attendance at the annual ball of the. A. 0. H. held in South Norwalk last evening. The music was excellenuthe dancing merry, and the affair fully up to the expecta- tions of the managers. . The Bachelor club held its annual . occasion. . and there was a phonograph exhibition It is one of the floor was crowded with lovers of terp- ,sichore. Prof. Smythe’s orchestra furnished music and the festivities i lasted until an early hour this morn- mg. Mr. Arnold Resigns. The Industrial League of the First M. E. church met at the home of Mr. W. R. Arnold lastnight. A rich mu— sical programme was provided for the Refreshments were served given by Charles Greenwood. Mr. Ar- nold, the president of the league, who is to remove to Providence, R. I., re- signed and William F. Hoyt was elected as his successor. Aside from, the fact that Mr. Arnold was to sever his con- nection with the League, the meeting was one fraught with pleasure. I TAT ‘v 7 Justice Cases. The case of Minot Smith v-.s Caleb Wood decided by Justice Keeler in fa“ v01 of the defendant has been appealed to the Common Pleas court. Hon- necker for plaintiff; Cuneo for defends ant. . The adjourned case of Morris Ep— stein vs. John Kneudler at (111. to re- cover on a claim of $48.82, with dama- ges placed at $65 is set down for a hear- ing before Justice Keeler, to-day. .‘- ‘— ‘ ‘v w Visued (:0. D. Major G. L. Fitch of Stamford and Captain Robert G. Mitchell of South N orwalk, both of the Fourth Regiment, 0. N. G., visited Company D at the Armory, last night. Both made brief speeches as also did Capt. Fred Hill, the commandant of the company, and Lieutenants Cakes and German.' A bean bake followed. ___.__.....,________ To Be Ordained Sunday. E. Livingsnone Wells will be ordain- ed as a demon in the Episcopal church Sunday at the morning Service in Trin- ity church, Sou hport. The rites of ordination will be administered by Rt. Rev. Chauncey Brewster, bishop coali- jutor of the diocese of Connecticut. A Fisucuff Meetlng. A couple of well known South Nor— walk SPUl‘LS ran aInuck at an early hour this morning, with the result that more .11 less blood was spilled, and it may be that LheIe ago 11101 e black eyes than at uhlS time yesueiday. ‘ 7 Moving tonlpniled. Douglas Fowler Post, G. A. R. con- pleied moving into theiI new quaittie o-day, at Which place the next mett- 111g of the Post Will be held.~ The prisoners were arraigned before. ball at Arion hall last night, and the. AMUSEMENTS. _ Katherine Rober. VA, theatrical company meets with many strange and often dangerous ad- ventures while on tour. Three ladies of the Katherine Rober company had a thrilling experience recently at Bos- ton, that will never be obliterated from their minds. They were return- ing to the hotel from the theatre after the evening performance, when at the corner of Beach street and Harrison avenue, the cry of “mad dog” assailed their ears and a small, black canine, frothing at the mouth, came madly, rushing down Harrison avenue. Par- alyzed with fear, the ladies stood mo- tionless. The animal was but a few yards away, when Miss Rober grasping" her umbrella tightly, called to her companions to run for their lives, while she held the brute at bay. Regardless of her safety, the plucky little woman met the dog with a stinging blow from the handle, following up with others upon the canine’s head. Weakened by the ravages of disease, the dog Was unable to withstand Miss Rober’s on- slaught and lay on the ground in the throes of death, when a policeman re- lieved its sufferings with a bullet. The woman who performed this'brave act will appear at Hoyt’s Theatre all next week, opening Monday, where she will present high class shows at bargain prices. Afternoon, 10 and 20 cents: evening, ‘10, 20 and 30 cents. The Railroad Ticket. . The attraction at Hoyt's Theatre last ' evening was “The Railroad Ticket” written by Charles E. Blaney. It can truthfully be said that it was one of the best farces ever given in town. The character of “Robert Tickets” was taken by that old-time favorite Burt Haverly who was very good in plot and specialty work. Marie,Warren as Mrs. J .F. H. Clasher is also worthy of notice. Miss Warren has a beautiful voice and sang very effectively. The song “Maggie Maguire” as sung by her and. answered in a sweet childish voice from a young boy in the balcony was immensely appreciated and elicited vociferous applause. The Nichols sis- ters executed some dances in a. very artistic manner and the comeig songs by Miss Murilla were good. The whole thing was a conglomeration of non- sense and created great fun. l‘heaudi- once was a fair one. Marrieda‘n His Uniform. Miss Carrie Nichols of Norwalk, and E. W. Richardson, 3. popular young man of Mt. Vernon were quietly mar- ried' 1n the .1 city New Year’ s day. Mr. Richardson is a student at the military institute in Harlem, and was married in his uniform. ‘ Suicide in a Well. John Burdick, aged about 50 years, a. patient in a sanitarium at Cromwell, while temporarily insane yesterday, af-g E. ternoon broke away from the attendant and while being pursued jumped into a well and was drowned. Robert Swariwout. Robert Swartwout, one of the oldest residents of Stamford, died yesterday morning. He was born in 1815 and came to Stamford in 1848. His father was a general in the war of 1812. For fifty years the deceased was a vestry- ma in St. John’s Episcopal Church. He leaves a wife and three children. 4A; Return of Governor Cooke. Governor and Mrs. Cooke returned from the Hot Springs of Virginia last evening, after several days in Welsh- ington. The governor's health is very much impoved and he is now practical- ly well again ‘ r I! < A-= Postoffice Burned. The postofiice and geneial store in Southbui y with out buildings weie bu1ne’d Thursday about 2 a. 111., the building having caught fiIe from a defective chimney. The postoflice ef- fects were all saved. The loss is $5, - 000; insurance $2,800. ,3 MilItia Going to Canada. Atameeting of the officers of the Second Iegiment held in New Haven last evening, it was voted to accept the invitation to visit Ottawa, Canada, this summeI. The several companies will take action latcr. -. ‘.A-: ‘v OuarantIned. The home of Arthur S. Ferris on East Washington street has been quar- antined owing to the illness with scar— let fever of Mr. Ferris" son Arthur. What funny little quaint things you semetimes discovei on the street stands of Italian vendeIs, and the question al- ways arises. "WheIeV do you suppose . they get them ‘1‘ ” * DANBURflEJOIGING. Because a Lawsuit of, Far- lieaching Importance Was Decided in the City’s Favor. Flags are “you from Public Buildings and an lmpromtu Celebration. Flags were flying from the public buildings in Danbury to-day and were displayed upon private residences be_ cause the city of Danbury has won a remarkable lawsuit. Four years ago George Morgan, a mill owner, was one of several persons who brought suit against the city of Danbury because the city’s sewage polluted the stream which supplied water for his mill. More than 100 other suits followed. Most of them were brought by farmers, who declared that the sewage over- flowcd upon their lands. The result was that the city spent nearly half a million dollars in building sewers and a sewage disposal plant, besides paying thousands of dollars to the damaged parties. Farmers for twenty miles down the stream banded together and hired counsel to sue Danbury. It was dis- covered that wells 100 yards from the stream and ten miles from the city had been ruined by the polluted water. Dairies became worthless suddenly, because the cows had to eat the grass which had been watered while grow- ing in the meadows by the polluted stream. Suits for immense sums were compromised by the payment-of a fracj, tion of the original claims, because the city became tired of paying counsel fees to defend the cases. Yesterday the trial of another of Mr. Morgan’s suits-was begun. The city, . in taking the sewerage from the stream, hailowered the water. in the stream. Mr. Morgan asserted that the water in the reservoirs, if unrestrained, would eventually find its way to his milldam. He asked that the city might be en- joined from putting the water into its reservoirs and emptying it into its sewerage disposal beds. Had he won the suit, the city would have been practically ruined, for all of the farmers would have brought similar suits. The [city would have been deprived of its water supply. , Artesian wells to sup- ply 20,000 people would have been. the only recourse. To-day Judge Robinson nonsuited the case and the city joined in an impromptu celebration. The case is said to be the only one of the kind ever decided in the United States. ‘ .‘ lie-engaged. Mrs. James C. Ncwkirk has been en- gaged as the leading soprano in the N orwalk Congregational church choir. Mrs. N ewkirk’s voice will be a valu- able acquisition to toe choir. ‘ '8 All Right. Burr Bennett of Georgetown suffered afainting spell on Wall street this af- ternoon and fell to the sidewalk. He was assisted to Weed’s d1 ua-st01e, and soon after was able to board a train for his home. V Gerald H. Beard will deliver ‘ 7 Rev. "the second addr'..ss on Henry M. Tab- er’s book, “Faith or Fgct,” Sunday evening. The chapters on the Bible, , Prayer andMir‘acles will be discussed. The Orient bicycle window at South Norwalk is a decidedly attractive one, with its display of ’98 Orients. Inside the store begins to assume the appear- ance of a bicycle palace. Messrs. P. Griffin and Thomas Meath of Danbury were in town this morning. Mrs Richard Riker and Mrs. James Weston of Brooklyn are the guests of Miss Cora J. Byxbee at Cranbury. Truly love a man and the whole world can talk.against him without in- fluencing you in the very slightest de. gree, but if you are 'in doubt yourself , the shrug of a. shoulder, the drop of an eyelash is sufficient to change your sen- timents, _ ,‘ V.; , .- THE GAZETTE nun on In our If placing the plans of the new town house “scheme” in Undertaker J en~ nings’ charge means that it is to buried at the town’s expense. Why more snow does not fall if only to please Superintendent Kyle’s big sweeper. If John Hadden was sorry to part. with those Klondike whiskers. Who appointed Brainerd conservator over Frank and Sam. If clerk Moulton of the Mahackemo dislikes the sight of blood stains. Why H. H. Williams’ Stamford guests neglected to bring the usual jar ' of apple sauce. Why the annual ‘ town meeting is called to meet in the Opera House. If to-day’s snow storm will provide an excuse for not going to church to" morrow. -Why John Conroy does not‘arrange for a ten round go between “Dick” and. John. New Canaan. Frank L. Lounsbury,of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is visiting his uncle, E. Willard Lounsbury, on Railroad avenue. Mrs. Walter Barnes, of New York, is visiting for a few weeks with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pennoyer. Mrs. Charles Kaiser is spending a week with relatives in Brooklyn. E. M.’ Northrop will close up his dry goods business this Saturday evening. George M. Hanford, of this town, and Levi Warner, of Norwalk, have been appointed commissioners upon the es— tate of Harriet L. Crofut. Thomas J. Coleman and mother of Boutonville, N. Y., visited with Mr. and Mrs. M. Coleman Sunday. Mrs. Coleman will remain and spend the week here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Julia A. Heath celebrated her 7191'. birthday on Thursday. Quite a number of relatives and friends were present during the afternoon and even- ing, and extended their hearty con- gratulations. Mr. and Mrs- A'. L. Dickens are visv iting friends' in Bridgeport. Wm. J. McKendrick has been con- fined to his some this week with the " mumps. Mrs. Fred. Broadbeck of Seminary street presented her husband witha little baby boy on Monday evening. Fred. says he will teach him the baker business just as soon as he is able to walk to the shop. At the Churches. , ‘ FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.— Thomas K. Noble, pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. In. The pastor will ' preach morning and evening. Morning subject. “What think ye of Christ?” Evening, “A Divine Preven- tive for Discouragement.” Sunday school at 12 m. Intermediate C. E. at 4:30 p. 111. Senior 0. E. at 6:30 p. m. Thomas 1. Raymond is on a business trip to New York to—day. ' Edwin B. Hoyt and his sister Juliette, of Stamford, are guests of H. H. VVil~ liams, on Cannon street. A number of people are taking ad. vantage of the fairly good sleighing. 'The Richardson & Morgan foundry at South Nor-walk, shut down for a few days, will start up again on Monday _ next. A light snowstorm fell on'Norwalk at an early hour this morning. Charles Parson a collection agent had some difliculty with Louis Quint one day this week, which resulted in a fistic battle in which the former was worsted; The Arc-tics stolen from Keelér’s shoe-store have been reco'yered by the police from a party who purchased them of a tramp. Owen Riley is dangerously ill at his home on Fair street. He has been 011 the sick list for some weeks. He has a wife and five little children. ‘va .; Unclaimed Letzers. , The following letters remain un- claimed at the N‘orwalk post office Januaiy 29,1808: . John W. Buckley, George smeat. ‘ W. H. MALONE, P. M. '—————‘0.0>~——— The Weather. ' Light snow to-night, fair Sunday, continued cold. ' DEATHS. SWART'WOUT -In Stamford, Jan. 28, Robert Swartwout, aged, 83 yeai s. '
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