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VOL. VIII. No. 1825
N ORWALK, CONN ., WEDNESDAY EVENING,
MARCH 16,1898. PRICE ONE CENT.
MIDNIGHT
VISITORS.
TWO HOUSES III EAST IIOHWMK ENTERED BY BORO-
., LARS n on mu noun nus nonmno.
. THEIR VISIT NETTED IIBOUT $5.00.
EDWARD DeFOREST AWOKE TO FIND A MAN AT HIS
BEDSIDE IN THE ACT OF SEARCHING
HIS ‘rnoussns POCKETS.
East N orwalk was the scene of two
daring burglaries last night or early
this morning. The thieves, however,
did not realize a largeamount for their
labor and in one instance came very
near being captured.
About 2:30 o’clock thismorning Ed-
ward R. DeForest', who drives a bake
wagon for John F. Colby of South Nor-
walk and lives at 50 Osborn avenue,
was awakened by hearing a heavy
truck drive past his house and stop a
few houses away. The driver’s calling
out “whoa” at his horses is what awak-
ened DeForest.
He had just dozed off after being
awakened by the truck, when he heard
a noise as of some one moving about
in his room. His sister-in-law had
been sick and De Forest thought that
she had suddenly become worse and
had entered his room for the purpose
of calling him to her assistance.
Suddenly opening his eyes he saw
instead of his sister-in-law a man at his
bedside just in the act of reaching
down for his trousers which were upon
the floor at the side of his bed.
Wlth a yell De Forest bounded from
the bed and started for the intruder
who was bounding down stairs at a
rapid rate. He failed to overtake him,
however, as the thief had taken the
precaution tot;a unlock the side door,
against which he had placed a. chair
and which he quickly threw to one side
and rushed out of the house and made
his escape.
As soon as De Forest could recover
- from the excitement of the moment, he
made an examination of the premises
to ascertain how the burglar had ef-
fected an entrance.
I The front of the house was found to
be securely locked, but upon going pin-
to the kitchen he discovered that the
pantry window had been pried open and
an entrance gained into the house.
A further search revealed the ab-
sence of two pocket books from a closet
where they had been placed. They
were thought to have contained be-
tween 84: and 85 but Mr. DeForest was
unable to tell the exact amount.
Mr. DeForest also discovered that
his undercoat was missing from his
room, but this was later found out in
the yard, rolled up into a bundle.
There was nothing of value in the
pockets, however.
The burglar was plainly seen by Mr.
De Forest, who told a GAZETTE report-
Ger that he would be able to identify
him if he should see him again. He is
described as being a young man of
medium build light complexion and
about 5 feet 6 inches tall. He had a
smooth full face and were a light suit
of clothes, no overcoat and a light cap.
, His vest was cut unusually low revealing
a broad expanse of white shirt front.
Mr. De Forest is of the opinion that he
was not a tramp as he had on a white
collar and tie and his clothing was of
good material. ' I
Mr. DeForcst, related above,
drives for‘baker Colby and his route is
through New Canaan where he usually
collects a considerable amount of juoney
and he is of the opinion that his early
morning visitor was some one acquaint-
ed with hls habits and who expected to
realize a rich haul from his visit.
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Mr. DeF‘orest’s gold watch was lying
on a small table standing at the head
of his bed, but the burglar had not been
able to get to it before he was discover-
ed, consequently Mr. DeForest is car-
rying his time piece yet.
In all probability Mr. De Forest
would not have heard his visitor, and
his house would have been thoroughly
ransacked had not the noise made by
the heavy truck awakened him a few
minutes before.
, ANOTHER BURGLARY.
The house of William S. Edmonds, at
29 South Osborn avenue, was also en-
tered during the night or early in the
morning, and two coats belonging to
Edmond L. Edmonds stolen. These
were later found, however, rolled up
and left on the porch.
An entrance was effected through a
rear window in the same manner as at
the De Forest house, and it is thought
that the same party visited both places.
The police were informed of the
burglaries and an attempt will be made
to discover and arrest the thief, who
will no doubt be found to be some local
talent should he be arrested and placed
behind the bars.
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS MEET.
Grand Commandery Holds Annual Conclave
and Elects Oflicers.
The Connecticut Grand Command—
ery of Knight Templars held its annual
conclave in Hartford yesterday. Grand
Commander S. M. Bronson of Hartford
presided.
The annual address was made by
Grand Commander Bronson, reviewing
the work of the order during the past
year. The report of the grand recorder,
E. C. Birdsey of Meriden, was read and
accepted. The necrology showed the
death of one past grand commander
and two past eminent commanders,
Past Grand Commander James B.
VVildman of Danbury, Past Eminent
Commander Henry Gardner of Bridge-
port and George Ward Selleck of Nor—
walk.
The number in the state during the
last year was 181; net additions to
membership, 143.
The election of officers resulted as
follows: right eminent grand com-
mander, William E. Whitney of New
London; right eminent deputy grand
commander, William E. Risley of Wa—
terbury; eminent grand geperalissimo,
E. S. Davis, of Middletown; eminent
grand captain general, Albert S. Com-
stock of Norwichggrand senior warden,
Frank Street 0 Norwalk; eminent
grand junior warden, Alfred E. Fuller
of Danbury; eminent grand treasurer,
William R. Higby of Bridgeport; emin-
ent grand recorder, Eli C. Birdsey of
Meriden; eminent grand prelate, Ed-
ward Fuller of \Villimantic; eminent
grand standard bearer, John W. Mix
of Meriden; eminent grand sword bear-
er, Julius W. Knowlton of Bridgeport;
eminent grand warden, Frank E. Stod-
dard of New Haven; eminent grand
sentinel, Norman N. Allen of Hart-
ford; eminent grand inspector, Fred
A. Spencer of TVaterbury.
The officers were installed in the.
afternoon by Grand Warden Joseph
H. A. Locke of the grand encampment.
BEST or 21.1.
To cleanse the system in a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
. Springtime comes, use the true and per
feet remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali-
fornia Fig Sprup Co. only, and for sale
, by all druggists, at 50 cents per bottle.
STANTOMVEDDED.
Reported That He Has Mar—
ried Miss May Eaton.
Said to Be Living (In West Avenue.
Several weeks ago the GAZETTE pub-
lished an item to the effect that Albert
N. Stanton, of Bridgeport, had leased
the William B. Rider place on West
avenue. ‘ _
A few days after the announcement
several loads of furniture arrived and
the house became occupied.
A Bridgeport paper last evening
published the following:
“Albert N. Stanton, second vice
president of the Wilmot 8:. Hobbs Mfg‘
Co., and superintendent of the hot“ rol-
ling mills in connection with the plant,
is reported as having made Miss May
Eaton his wife. Miss Eaton was once
his typewriter and is a very hand-
some young woman.
The reading public are familiar with
the facts concerning Mr. Stanton’s ca-
reer. As a business man he was in-
variably successful. On June 15, 1886,
he became the husband of Miss Flor-
ence J. \Vood, who was one of the
leading society belles in this city.
Their marriage was one of the events
of the season and the friends of the
young couple predicted a bright and
happy future. He was then connected
with the Wilmot & Hobbs concern and
his business prospects bore a most
roseate hue. His wife was a beautiful
woman and after an extended honey-
moon they settled down to enjoy the
comforts of home life in a most mag-
nificently furnished residence at Sea—
side park.
All that wealth could procure was
none too good for the young wife, who
could be seen riding about the city ina
stylish turnout. The arrival in the
household of a bright baby girl made
their happiness complete. Mr. Stanton
was prominent in social as well as club
life. His wife also devoted much of her
time to the social events of the season.
Their happiness continued until about
January, 1896. It was from this date
that the wife claimed intolerable cruel-
ty on the part of her husband.
It was also about this time that Mrs.
H. P. Eaton, now residing at 186 Wil‘
liam street, with her daughter came to
reside in the Stanton household. The
daughter of Mrs. Eaton was a prepos~
sessing young n‘irl, she could hardly be
called a woman then. She was a' com-
panion of Mrs. Stanton. She attended
the local High school, had a French
teacher and in a short time had many
accomplishments mastered. Mrs. Stan-
ton and May Eaton could be seen riding
about Seaside park very frequently on
summer afternoons. Mrs. Stanton once
took Miss Eaton with her on a trip
South. Miss Eato‘n had also been em-
ployed in Mr. Stanton’s office.
The social world received a surprise
in the latter part of 1896, when it was
whispered about that Mrs. Stanton and
her husband had parted. Many
thought it was merely a little differ-
ence which would be patched up with .
out a separation but their surmises
were found to be incorrect when it
was housed about that Mrs. Stanton
had gone back to live with her mother
on Stratford avenue.
After a separation lasting for a num-
ber of months a reconcilliation was ef-
fected. Mrs. Stanton again went to
live with her husband and it was evi—
dent that the presence of the Eatons
was not causing any harmony among
the couple. Mrs. Stanton was not seen
out riding quite so often with her hus-
band nor was she seen in his company
but very little. The arrival of a little
boy into the houseffold brightened the
household considerably. He was named
Frederick Wood Stanton.
Mrs. Eaton ahd her daughter May
vere talked of considerably and many
ventured to say that“ Mrs. Stanton was
not being treated as she should.
former paid but little attention to the
talk that was going the rounds. Mr.
Stanton gained considerable unpleas-
A Blll_ nulls.
The Abram Fitch Barns Burn-
ed to the Groundon West-
- port Avenue.
Several Tons of Hay, a Calf, and Farming
Utensils Sacrifioed.
There was a fire on VVestport avenue,
late yesterday afternoon that resulted
in the destruction of a barn on the
property of. Abram Fitch.
‘ The fire was first discovered by M r.
Fitch who was engaged in feeding his
stock which he houses in the lower
part of the barn.
He had occasion ,to visit the upper
story of the barn and saw a flame ”in
the hay at the east end of the mow,
and'says that he hastened down stairs
to a cistern where he secured a pail
full of water and dashed it upon the
fire but to no purpose.
He then turned his attention to the
saving of his live stock and succeeded
in getting them all out of the barn with
the exception of. a fatted calf which
was burned to death.
About thirty-five tons of hay, a wa-
gon, farming implements, harnesses,
etc., also went up in smoke.
Neighbors gave all the assistance in
their power in the way of saving prop —
erty in the barn. I
The barn which was about 80x32 was
an old fashioned one, solidly built, and
some of the timbers of the 'same were
burning this morning.
The fire lighted up that section of
Fort-
unately the wind was blowing in an op-
the town with great brilliancy.
posite direction from the Fitch resi-
dence, else that too might have been
sacrificed. . '
Sparks frOm the fire communicated
with the dry grass in adjoining fields
and thence to what is known as the
Lockwood woods, but no great damage
was done in that direction.
Among the articles saved were three
sets of harness, two horse rakes, and a
' wagon.
Mr. Fitch claims that the fire was of
incendiary origin.
—-Burglaries are again becoming of
daily occurrence. Renters of safes in
the safe deposit vault of the National
Bank of Norwalk are relieved of all
anxiety.
ant notoriety and was subjected to some
adverse criticism.
The next event capped the climax.
Mrs. Stanton consulted with her attor-
neys, Hcllister &. Kelsey and through
them then instituted proceedings for a
divorce upon the grounds “of intolerable
cruelty. \This fell like a thunderbolt
upon local society and the affair was
discussed at length at the clubs and by
the women at their afternoon recep-
tions. ‘
On November of last year, the su-
perior court appointed Charles A. Do-
ten a‘committee to hear and determine
the facts of the action for absolute di—
vorce and the custody of two minor
children brought by Mrs. Stanton. He
was instructed to hear all parties con-
cerned and report back to the court.
This avoided the notoriety of a public
trial and the hearings were of course
held behind closed doors. The plain-
tiff appeared in person. The defend-
ant who made no effort to contest the
case, was represented by his attorney.
The committee rendered a report and
the court granted the decree. The su-
perior court records show that A. N.
Stanton was guilty of intolerable cruel-
ty between January 1, 1896 and October
21,1897. Judge Elmer gave the divorced
woman the custody of the two children.
She is now residing with her mother
on Stratford avenue.
It is understood that the couple are.
residing in Norwalk where they have
secured apartments. The girl wife has
i left this city and Mr. Stanton takes the
The .
6:05 train west every evening. Other
relatives were seen and they fully con-
firmed the marriage which took place
in New York city some time ago.”
. , .
EVE’S RAMBLINGS.
COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG
THE WOMEN, BY ONE
OF THEM.
It used to be the correct thing when
a young woman was engaged to be
married, to have a double picture frame
in her boudoir, or bed room. contain-
inga photograph of her finance and
herself.
Twenty-five years ago it was the fash‘
ion to have your photograph taken
with the young man you were engaged
to, and that was placed on your dress-
ing table. Now there is a new fad.
You must not, of course, be photo-
graphed with your fiance—that is not
considered good form. Nor must you
even have your picture in the same
frame with his.
The new fad is to have a frame hold-
ing four cabinet-sized photographs, and
in this you must put four pictures of
your fiance in four different positions—
one full face, one side face, one three-
quarters face and one profile. It is
rather an interesting idea, as it is
astonishing how changed a person’s ex-
pression is with the face in different
positions.
One of these sets of photographs was
seen the other day on a young girl’s
writing desk, and it was hard to believe
that the profile and full face were of
the same man. This is one of the latest
fads for engaged men, as well as girls.
Good housekeeping has far more to
do with domestic happiness than young
people dream of. These times need
women whose most beautiful work will
be done inside their own doors. ‘With-
out good housekeeping, the romance
will soon go out of marriage.
Of course the man who prizes woman
chiefly because she “looketh well to
the ways of her household” does not
deseiwe to have a good wife. He
should merely employ a housekeeper
and pay her good wages.
But there are social, moral and spir-
itual uses proceeding from the wise
regulation of the household which be-
stow a dignity on what wouldbe trifling.
No matter what a girl’s accomplish-
ments may be, her education is incom-
plete if she has no knowledge of bake-
ology. boilology, roastology, stitchol-
ogy and mendology. Even if a girl
should never be required to do the work
herself, she ought to know whether it
is done in the proper manner.
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BENEDICT—PEGG.
Well-Known Young People at the Altar of
Hymen To-day.
A pretty wedding will take place
this afternoon at Port Washington, L.
I. The contracting parties are Rev.
Charles E. Benedict, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Frederick Benedict of Osborn
avenue, East Norwalk, and Miss Edith,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Pegg
formerly of East Norwalk, but now of
Port Washington. The happy couple
will reside at Bayside, L. I., where
the groom has a charge. Congratula-
tions from a host of Norwalk friends
are extended.
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AMUSEMENTS.
The Payton Company.
Another good sized audience attend-
ed the production of “Only A Farmer’s
Daughter” by the Payton company
'at Hoyt’s last evening.
presented and greatly enjoyed. To—
night “Alone in London” will be given
and “Woman Against Woman” at the
matinee to-morrow afternoon.
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Round Table Discussion.
TheLiter-ary committee of theCentral
club have announced a round table
discussion for Monday, March 28th, at
eight o’clock in theevening, the sub-
ject under discussion to be “The Needs
of Norwalk.” Seven prominent citi-
zens have been asked to speak and
have consented. The guests of the
evening are to be the members of the
South Norwalk club, if that is organ-
ized in time, and the members of the
N orwalk club. The speakers and their
topics will beannounced later.
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Sprained Her Ankle.
Mrs. E G. Aiken is nursing a severe
sprain to her right ankle, sustained by
a misstep. While compelled to hobble
about on crutches, she thi. ks that the
right ankle will be in full accordwith
the left within a few days.
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It was ably .
STEWART CAPTURED. ‘
The Man Who Passed Forged
' Check on Postmaster
Benedict Appre-
hended in
Omaha.
Chief Vollmer Will Go to Nebraska and
Bring Him Back.
Tuesday afternoon Chief-of—police
TVilliam Vollmer, was in receipt of a
telegram from (‘hief C. V. Gallagher
of Omaha, Neb., stating that they had
under arrest a man named Charles
Stewart wanted here on the charge of
having uttered false checks, and also
on the more serious charge of forgery.
The telegram conveyed the further
intelligence that the man had confessed
to the fact that he was wanted in Nor~
walk.
The chief immediately telegraphed
as to whether or not Stewart would
consent to come to Connecticut with-
out requisition papers being served
upon him and wasflanswered in the neg-
ative.
Chief Vollmer, who, by the-way, is
deserving of much credit in locating
the rascal, then conferred with State’s
Attorney Fessenden, and no doubt the
necessary papers will soon be. issued,
and Ch1ef Vollmer will soon be on his
way to Omaha, and return with his
prisoner. ’
This man. Stewart, will be remem-
bered as being in town last fall. and
claimed as he seemingly had a right to
do, to be the agent of the F. B. Beers
Publishing Company of Chicago, a firm
that was to publish a book containing
the pictures and biographical sketches
of the leading men of the state.
Stewart was just the man for the
occupation, and he did a thriving busi-
ness. Aside from that he by his good
graces and gentlemanly bearing, as has
since been discovered ingratiated him-
self into the confidence of Norwalk
business men.
The first notice that was received
here was in the nature of a protest of a
check utteredon a Washington bank.
His doings were published at the
time in these columns, one of his vic-
tims being Postmaster Benedict of
South N orwalk.
The check above
drawn on the Traders’ National bank
of \Vashington, D. C., and the date of
the same January 25th 1898. It was to
the order of Charles Stewart, for $60
and signed A. B. Williams, and with
referred to was
the endorsement of George W. Bene-
dict and Charles Stewart on the reverse
side, the bank officers naturally cashed.
it.
It was later learned that the fellow
had also uttered another check which
he also succeeded in getting cashed at-
a local bank.
A "still hunt" has since been going
on for the man’s apprehension. It is
learned that he also successfully work—
ed his game in Danbury, Stamford,ancl
other cities in the state. '
In locating the swindler Chief Voll-
mer has become possessed of other in-
formation derogatory to the man’s
character, which will probably be plac-
ed in evidence at his trial.
Among other things is the alleged
fact that Stewart under the name of
Turner has done service in the Ohio
State penitentiary, [having been sen-
tenced to serve a term of four years, ‘7:
and being given a ticket of leave after
his term had a little more than half
expired.
“He was a slick rascal" but slipped -.
up in Omaha on a telegram sent by
Chief Vollmer.
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The Weather.
Threatening weather with SIlOWL‘l‘S
to-night and Thursday. '
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Mrs. Prudence Cargill-Knox ,widow
of Ebenezer Knox. died at her home on
Water street, yesterday, aged 7-1- years.
The funeral will be held Friday after-
noon.
Norwalk Chronicler