”an”.-. _ 1 fortunate battle-ship, - i 3.} 8‘ ‘ If you want the best goods for the least money ' read the advertisements 'n the Gazette. r- ' Q Recognized as" Ali family paperthe‘ Gazette’s f advertising columns wi prove Its.value'to. you. , VOL. VIII. NO. 1808 N ORWALK CONN., SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 19,1898. PRICE ONE CENT TO PRISON FOR LIFE. OWEN MURPHY, 'I'IIE VITBIDL THBDWEB FOUND'GDILTY 0F MAYHEM AID SENTENGED AOGDBDINGLY. 1001 HIS SENTENCE SULLENLV. .05 MARY McCRYNE, I-IIs INTENDED VICTIM, BREAKS ' DOWN, cmss, AND CREATES A SCENE. Owen Murphy was yesterday sen- tenced by Judge Elmer to -Wetliersfield for the term of his natural life. The Jury in the case after a 30 minute de- liberation rendered a verdict of guilty upon the charge of mayhem, and the sentence imposed, that provided by the statutes, was the only one that could be given. , Murphy took his sentence in a sullen manner, and appeared to be a little dazed. He moved like a man in a dream, but neither action nor expres- sion betrayed his feelings. His actions have not been those of an insane man, and for this reason his defense Of in- sanity was not regarded very strongly by any who have watched the case. Everything was quiet when Clerk Haviland asked the foreman if the jury 'had agreed upon a verdict. . Even when the response, “We have,” and “the following announcement of the verdict, “Guilty,” hardly a murmur could be heard. When Judge Elmer spoke to the prisoner, everyone leaned forward and listened very attentively. Judge Elmer spoke ina low tone, but it could be heard in all parts of the “Murphy, the jury has rendered the only verdict that I haVe but court room. He said, the evidence could permit. one course open to me. tence you to state’s prison for the rest of your natural life. ” As Judge Elmer pronounced this sentence a theatrical scene ensued. Miss McCryne, the girl who pitied Murphy, the girl for whom the vitriol was in- tended and the girl who seems to have a lingering alfection for him still, threw up her hands, uttered a piercing shriek andflnearly fell to the floor. Friends quieted her. Then as the court ad- journed she crowded to the dock and shaking hands with the prisoner, al- most caressed him. Then she burst into tears and said “I forgive you, Owen. May God have mercy on you.” .lames Daly’s Mistake. Wednesday night, Captain Dann of the police force, warned a vagrant to get out of town, and the “vag” promised to do so. Thursday afternoon, the same “vag,” all unmindful of the fact, called at the .home of the Captain and asked for aims. The Captain told his caller to wait for a moment and then esco1ted him to the stationohouse. He gave his name as James Daly, and is evidently an “old rounder.” He was given a hearing in the‘ tOWn Court this morn- ing, and was fined $5, execution of same being suspended in order to give him a chance to get out of toWn. “And he got, ” said an officer. AA; 4 Piano Agents Ouarrel. Harry Sheldon, a piano agent, was ar- rested last _night on the complaint of Dwight G. Ingraham, another piano agent, both 1n the employ of difierent manufacturers. A lively competition between the two forgthe sale of a piano resulted in a row and it is claimed that Sheldon assaulted Ingraham. The charge on the police blotter against the accused, is assault and breach of the peace. The prisoner was let go on his own recognizance until this morning, when he appeared in the Town Court for trial and his case was continued until Monday at 9 a. M. ‘ A-‘ 1 An Overhauling. As soon as the weather will permit Superintendent John H. Hoyt proposes giving the local fire alarm system a complete overhauling, to the end that it be placed in the best condition that too present Conditions will permit. 4 ‘ V 7 Anniversary Sociable. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Ger- . mania Saanger‘bund held an anniversary sociable last evening in Germania hall. Messrs. William Jesse and Joseph Linxweiler fuI nished music for dancing and the: e was an abundance of refresh- ments p1 ovided by the ladies. “'7 Miss Hawxnurst Surprisad. A party of youthful N orwalkers went to Cranbury last evening and sur p1 ised Miss EvaHawxhurst at her home in that place. 'The party had a merry . time with dancing, music' and games, after wnich a light repast was served and the Norwalkers returned home about 1 o’clock this morning, very tired. 4“ ‘VV The Maine. ArtiSt J. J. Vaughn has completed a remarkably realistic picture 01 the un- while on duty, ' . * Silent Witnesses. The floral offerings at the funeral of little Georgie Scofield were silent wit- nesses of the esteem and love the bright little youngster enjoyed among all who knew him. The offerings comprised a dozen or more large and choice bunches of flowers and two large floral pillows, on which in blue immortelles were in- scribed on the one “Our Darling,” and the other equally appropriate words, and there was also a beautiful piece representing a star over a crescent. A ‘ Squire vs. l-I_and. The case of Charles E. Squire of this city, againt Elwood S. Hand of South- port, to recover an amount alleged to be due on a contract and whichrwas tried afew weeks ago, :was argued be- fore Judge Thayer 1n the Superior court yesterday. Attorney John J. Walsh appeared for the plaintiif and Attorney George E. Hill for the de— fendant. Decision was reserved. No Appeal. The Consolidated road has failed to filea notice of its intention to appeal from the decision of Judge Elmer on the extension of the Bridgeport Trac- tion company’s lines to Westport. The decision was handed down by Judge Elmer a week ago last Tuesday, and it _ was expected that a notice of appeal' would be filed at'once. The time for filing the notice of appeal has" now ex- pired and counsel have not complied with the law and their right of appeal is now vacated. : <- Will Not Appeal. Henry Selleck, has, it is understood, changed his mind in the matter of tak- ing an appeal from the judgment of a $10 fine imposed upon him by J nge Gregory of the Town Court, for a vio- lation of the health law. - It is further understood that Mr. Selleck reached this decision by the advice of those who it was alleged were “implicated” in the violation. —.———<o.o>——————-——— Masonic Funeral. . The funeral of the late Edward F, Rile who died in Rowayton on Thurs- day, will be held to-morrow afternoon. St. John’s Lodge, No. 6 F. & A. M. of which the deceased was a member will attend in a. body, leaving here at 1:40 on a Tramway line car. ‘ v- 7‘ j . Red Cross Degree. Clinton Commandery, No. 3, K. T. .conferred the Red Cross degree on-two candidates last evening. There was a good attendance of Knights. I must sen- AGAINST HALL Defence of New Canaan Man Thrown Out of Court. The Plaintiffs’ Were Awarded Judgment by Default for $7,500. One of the cases on the Superior Court short-calendar list yesterday was that of Supplee et al. vs. Hall, a motion for judgment for non-compliance with order of the court. The plaintiffs, J. Wesley Supplee and John H. Graham, are Philadelphia bankers who dis- counted notes given by Russell L. Hall, late president of the New Canaan bank, to Francis H. Grable, in payment for Western mining stock. One note, for $5,000 and $2,500, was secured by mortgage. There wege two others, for $5,000 and $2,500, on, which suit was brought to 11ecove11.’ Hall’s attorneys were ordered to file an answer to the complaint, indicating the line of de- fence. A technical pleading, was filed by them yesterday. Plaintilfs’ ebunsel held that it did not comply with the court’s order. They were sustained, and were awarded judgment by default f0) $7, 500, the full amount claimed. AA; New Canaan. A son has been born to Mr. Lester Messenger. Miss Louise Griebel, of Brooklyn, a sister of Charles L. Griebel of this town, was married last Thursday to Captain E. H. Wood, of the same city. The bride is well known in this town. Clara B., the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs Daniel Rice died last week Friday of B1 ights disease. Fun- eral services were held on. Monday, the interment being in Spring-Grove ceme- tery. The whist club held a pleasant meet- ing at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J ohn Davenport Monday evening. The first prizes were won by Mrs. F. M. Hyatt and George E. Seeley, J 11., and the boobo prizes by Miss Duff and John Davidson. Refreshments were served after card playing. . Miss Grace Lockwood is now employ- ed at Roger’s clothing factory. Miss Jennie Fancher of Darien, has been visiting relatives in New Canaan. A turkey supper will be given in the Methodist church next Thursday even- ing. The entertainment and sociable under the auspices of the Masonic association lwas given Friday evening. Philip _Curran, of Stamford, a reciter of con- siderable renown assisted in the enter- taining. A Martha Washington Tea and en- tertainment will be held in the Baptist church Monday evening, February 21st. An interesting program is being pre’ pared, and George and Martha Wash-. ington will be represented in costume of their day. AMUSEMENTS. Tarrytown Widow. As a rule, bright and clever comedy productions depend mainly for their attractiveneSs upon the fun and humor ' of the story, the bright wit of the dia- logue and the excellence of the actors. The Tarrytown Widow which will be seen in this city for the second time next Monday. evening at Hoyt’s Thea- tre, is an exceptiOJ to the general run of such plays, It not only embraces the meritorious attributes already men- tioned, but possesses the additional at- tractiveness of a’splendid scenic pro- duction. Inez, :1 Romance of Mexico. “Inez, a Romance of Mexico,” was presented by the Spooners at Hoyt’s Theatre last night to a large audience. Tu-night the Spooners will close their engagement with “A Fair Rebel.” The matinee for this afternoon is “The Galley Slave.” ' ‘ ‘v‘ Danbury and Norwalk. If Dame Rumorcan be relied upon there is soon to be a further vindica- tion of the friendly relations that at present exist between the two cities. A bright Danbury young man accord- ing to the prophecy of the above Dame is soon to wed an equally bright young lady of this city. It is reported that a Main . street groceryman is soon to wed a South .11 orwal-k young'lady. FIRE |N_ DANBURY. Loss Reported to be About $25,000. The I. M. Ives Company the Largest Losers. A fire which supposedly was started in the plumbing room of the J. M. Ives company hardware and general house furnishings, Main street, Dan- bury, about 10 o’clock last night, re- sulted in $10,000 damage to stock and $5,000 damage to building. William Grant, paints and wall paper, had a $5,000 loss, and the Union Pacific Tea Co. and P. S. Andrews’ department store were damaged $5,000 by smoke and water; insured. A general alarm was sounded and the firemen had many narrow escapes, owing to the dense smoke. 4-“ er Damien. Joseph Hindley was able to be out to- day for the first time since his sickness. There is a new butcher in town, and the girls all 100: in Cantrell’s window as they pass his stor e. Town clerk Thaddeus Bell is rep01 t- ed better of his illness. The ball committee of the Eagle ‘1 ,—_hooks will meet next week and close up and Mrs.- the affairs of their recent ball. Charles Gough, clerk for George Clock, has been seeing the elephant in New York. Charley is expected home to-night and will relate his experiences to his friends to-morrow. Spotters are out after those illegal liquor sellers in N oroton, and it will be well for them to keep an eye to the windward else they will be captured and brought before a justice. The house on Collender Point recent— 1y purchased by Mr.- TI owbridge is be- ing torn down. 4“ ‘ Euchre Party. Miss Louise Stevens entertained a party of about thirty of her friends at her home in Rowayton, last night. Euchre was played, and Mr. Edward Dibble and Mrs. William Pinkney won the ill st prize and Emma Cushman was aw a1ded the consolation prize. The singing of Assistant superintendent Klein of the Tramway, and a duet by Miss Laura and E. L. Stevens were not among the least of the attractions of the ‘occasion. , Refreshments" were served. ‘A‘ "7 In Favor of Westport. The town of Westport in the year 1897 voted $3,000 for the construction of good roads and used only $412 of that amount. The selectmen of that town have asked State Highway Commis- sioner MacDonald if it would be neces— in order to secure the state ap- propriation. He has decided that the .. money voted in 1897 and not used will be available. 4-AA~ ‘ v 7 Real Estate Sale. \1. Ratchfor d proprietor of the Main street cafe has purchased the property in Westpmt at p1 esent occupied by Hem y Pennoyei as. a saloon. In the line of other property purchased by Mr. Ratchford, there will no doubt be- de- cided improvements made in the prop- erty. Mr. Pennoyer will no doubt con- tinue as a tenant of the building. Another Enterprise. A new and improved stone crusher has been placed at the Bates quarry on Riverside avenue. It" will be housed at that point and commence work at an early date. It is a private enterprise and the projectors expect by reason of the superior quality of the stone to create a large demand for it. AA-‘ er Pine Ledge Club. The Pine Ledge Whist club met at the home of Horace L. Hubbell on Morgan avenue, last evening. The games were happily, but closely con- tested and the occasion fraught with pleasure to‘all present. ‘ v‘v= Whist. A whist party was held at the home home of Judge H. W. Gregory last night. The prize winners were Mrs. Robert G. Wilson and Mrs. E. H. Morehouse. 4 ‘ ‘vr Number Eight of Selleck’s History of Norwalk will be issued at‘ an early date. . l. sary for the town again to vote money EVE’S RAMBLINAGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN, BY ONE OF THEM. The editor has given me this column fOr my own, where I can speak my own mind on any subject. Now I do not want to do all the talking but should be so glad to re ceive letters from my readers for the GAZETTE, and it will make the column much more interesting. I am sure you are getting tired of the sound of my voice, so out of charity fo1 the readeis you should break the monotony. Write about anything; write on one side of the page only address Eve care of GAZETTE. If you will think seriously of this earnest invitation I am sure my column will prove most interesting. I read the account of the first annual banquet given by the Catholic club with a great deal of interest. While this is a young organization it augurs well for the future. I would suggest, however, that at the next banquet the gentlemen invite the ladies to partici- pate in their festivities. We women enjoy good things as ,well as the men, but hardly ever have an opportunity to attend abanquet, the men evidently preferring to dine alone. In this we can’t blame them for if we were men we should much prefer en- joying an evening out now and then without the presence of women. Rev. and Mrs. Norris sailed for Na- ples 0n steamer Fulda this morning. I sincerely hope they will have a pleas- ant voyage and that Mr. Norris will re- turn to his duties at Trinity fully re- stored in health. It begins to look as though we are not to have a new hotel at this end of, the town. Surely the monied men of N orwalk are missing a golden oppor- tunity in not building a handsome ho- tel. Summer is .coming with its sum- mer visitors‘and no place in which to entertain them. This is too had. A new hotel is a crying necessity and one ought to be erected at once. y garyléa 1% ((5216. —~~~—-¢c-o> ~— Sunday at the Churches. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CLURCH.—- Thomas K. Noble, ,pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p‘. m. The pastor will preach morning and evening. Morning subject “The Kingdom of Heaven,”—Evening, “A New Concep- tion of God”—-Sunday school at 12 111 Intermediate C. E. at 4:30 p. m. Senior C. E. at 6:30 1). 1n. ' NORWALK METHODIST ' CHURCH.— Rev. Frank A. Scofield, pastor. Prayer and praise service 9:30 a. 1n. Morning sermon, subject, “God and Gray Hairs” 10: 20a. 111. Sunday school 12 in. Even- ing service 7: 30. GRACE CHURCH—Sunday services, Holy Communion 8 a. m. Morning prayers, litany and sermon 10:30. Sun- day school 12:15 p. m. Evensong and sermon 7:30. The Rev. J. McClure Bellows will officiate. Ao-o>—~--~ Veteran Whist Club. The Veteran VVhist club met at Mr. and Mrs. John H. Knapp’s on “Test street last night. The club was splen- didly entertained as the name would guarantee. Theiprize winners were R. H. Rowan and Mrs. Sarah Upson, and Edwin Adams and Mrs. John H. Knapp. Friday Afternoon Club. The Friday Afternoon club met yes- terday afternoon at the Central club rooms by invitation of Mrs. Howard Holmes and Mrs. E. A. Gumbart. ‘ ‘-‘ V r A horse'bblonging to Mrs. Andrews fell at the residence of Dr. G. R. Mc- Gonegal this morning and it was thought had sustained serious, if not fatal injuries. The animal was placed under charge of Dr. Schuppan and is all right again. Among other societies to which the late Theodore E. Smith belonged was Security Council, No. 22, N. P. U. of which order he was a charter member. The Carpenters’ Union will celebrate its eight anniversary Tuesday night. The programme will include'a‘ ban- quet. , The Friday Evening Whist club met with Miss Florence Wigham at her home on Elm street last night. FATAL ACCIDENT The Remains of Adam Topper . Foundllear Glenbrook Station. Supposed to Have lumped From a Through Train. The remains of aman, later identified as Adam: Archibald Tupper, were found near the Glenbrook station, shortly before 6 o’clock last night, by the station agent. insurance business in Boston, and was Tupper was in the expected last night to visit his-nephew Harry Tupper, . brook. The cause of the accident is unknown, but it is supposed he was aboard a train which did not stop at the station and endeavored to get off: so as not to be taken to Stamford. No one saw the accident. His left arm and leg were mangled and his skull crushed. Statue with 'a Wardrobe and'Valet. There is a statue in Brussels with nine suits of clothes and a valet. It is a little manikin statue of a nude boy, erected by a noblemanto commemo- rate the finding of his lost son. The marble is naked on ordinary days, but on fete days and special oc- casions it is clad in fantastic cestumes, sometimes in the uniform of the Guard Civique, sometimes in court dress and in costumes of old French days. This wardrobe is always kept in first-class condition by a. special valet at a sal- ary of $40. The valet was provided for in the will of a wealthy maiden lady of Brussels, who had fallen in love with the beautiful statue. Her Reason. “I am told,” said Willie Wishington “that you never repeat gossip.” “That is true,” replied Miss Cayenne “What is the use of wasting my time telling it when I might as well enjoy myself listening to it?”——Washingto ‘ Star. Real Genius. He—Do you think you could live on $20 a. week? She—Well, I might try. Hie—Hurrah, then, happiness is in store for us. I heard your father say ' to- -day he’d be willing to give that much it some plan could be hit upon to keep me from coming around here any more. -—Chioago_ News. Not Just as Re Mount It. “Johnson wants to borrow some money of me. Do you know anything about him?” “I know him as well as I do you. I wouldn’t let him have a cent. ”—Indianapolls Journal. There is a sleigh on exhibition at Bank’s livery stables which is said to be 150 years of age. Its appearance would tend to bear out the statement. James Dougherty was fined $5 in town court this morning for an assault on John Fahy. Execution of sentence was suspended. __ _-_.____ ' A1 r an gements will be made this even— ing for the Mayflower -Old Well pin- ochle suppe1. Judging by the way we are turned down when we want money, the adage. should be "A friend who is never in need, is a friend indeed.” --‘ <‘v 7 Unclaimed Letters. 12 The follow1ng letters remain un- claimed at the NorwalkZpost ofiice, Feb. 19, 1898. .La Bradley, E. S. Wood and Mrs.- F1 anklin Webb. W. H. MALONE, P. M. ‘ -“ ‘vv r The Weather. Threatening weather and rain or snow to-night and Sunday; colder Sun- day morning. MARRIAGES. 1 HOPKINS—FOOTE—In Danbuzy, Feb. 17th, Stephen L. Hopkins to Miss Clara , A. Foote, Rev A C. Hubbard, D. D.,‘ oliiciating.‘ DEATHS. HOWELL—In Bridgeport, Feb. 16, Ambiose H. Howell, husband of Mar- .. garet Malley, aged 31 years. MILES—In Bridgeport, Feb. 15, Sam- uel J. P. Miles, aged 7 ? years. RHOADES—In Stiatford, Feb. 17th, Mary L., wife of ~David P. Rhoades, aged 74 years. THOMPSON—1n Bridgeport, Feb. 16, Clara. relict of Thomas Thompson, [aged 88 years. WILCOXSON—rln Stratford, Feb. 16, , E. Wheeler Wilcostn, aged 86 years. who resides at Gleno , a!
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