W If you wantthe best goods for the least. money read the advertisements. n the Gazette. ,1 VOL. VIII. NO.1826 INORWALK, CONN., THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 17,1898. .',° a?” Recognized entire ’“ ". family pa‘p'erthe Gazette’s advertising columns will prove itsyalue to you. ' PRICE ONE "CENT. : 'WANT THAT SATCl-IEL. SHERIFF LYOII WILL GIVE $25.00 FOR THE LITTLE mu m Tunown AWAY nv WILLIS nun anoomus THE NIGHT or THE nunntn. MADAME LOUISE VISITS HER SON. SHE MAY SECURE THE NECESSARY $20,000 BONDS FOR HIS RELEASE, BUT HE WON’T BE ALLOWED T0 LEAVE JAIL. Deputy Sheriff F. S. Lyon, J r., is making a diligent search for the little black hand ‘satchel which it is known that Willis and Brockhaus, the alleged Lambert murderers, carried on the night that they visited the Lambert house 1n Wilton. ' It was from this bag that the bottle of chloroform was taken with which Mrs. Lambert was made unconscious. The satchel was carried away when the murderers made their escape in in the wagon, but when they boarded the train at South Norwalk it had dis- appeared, nor was it found in the wagon left on Spring street. . It is believed that Willis and Brock- haus threw the bag away some where 'between South Wilton and Winnipauk. Resting under this belief Sheriff Lyon is making a systematic search along the roadside between Winnipauk and South Wilton. He has been unsuccessful so fauin the search, and now authorizes the GA- ZETTE to announce that he will pay $25 to the person who will bring the sat- chel to him. It is supposed to contain valuable evidence and will prove of im- portance in the trial of Willis and Brockhaus. Willis, received a call from his mother, Mrs. Perkins, or Madame Louise, yesterday afternoon. He was much pleased with the visit and it had an appreciable efiect upon his mind. Madame Louise, with another woman, who gave no name,and Attorney Daven- port, called at the County jail at 4 o’clock. Sheriff Hawley was at the court house, but Jailer Scofield was in- formed of the visit, and allowed the callers to see Willis. Madame Louise as she was called by her woman companion, carried a pack- age of considerable size. It was ex- amined and found to contain delicacies in the way of cake, jelly and fruit, to- gether with a quantity of- clean linen. Nothing improper being found the bundle was turned over to Willis. He was very much pleased with the con- tents and brightened up to a large ex- tent. ., Madame Louise, her companion and Lawyer Davenport, talked with Willis for fully 30 minutes. Mrs. Scofield was present the entire time and nothing was said bythe callers which would 'aid While. in anyway. The matter of the bond was discussed but Mrs. Per- kins stated that the amount was much larger than she could raise. She af- firmed her intention of fighting the matter to the bitter end. She was sure , that her son was not guilty of the crime. The conversation was confined to generalties and everyday topics. Little was said relative .to the crime. Willis was given to understand that no pains would be sparedto securehis freedom. This information had a good effect upon him. He welcomed his mother very affectionately, but did not break down. , Madame Louise appeared to be a woman of at least 55 years of age. She was dressed very stylishly in black, and looked like a woman of good cir- cumstances and address. She is well preserved with gray hair and a com- plexion which hardly showed the rav- ages of time. Her conversation showed her to be a woman of some address and education. She returned to New York shortly after leaving the jail, but prom- ised her son to return within a few days, Both Brockhaus and Willis are tak— ing their incarceration cooly. An 1m- mense appetite characterizes the men. Double rations have been served both, and have been accepted with every ap: pearance of enjoyment. Willis and Brockhaus are now aware of each oth- er’s capture. They will not, however, be allowed to communicate with each other. Willis is very hopeful of release on bonds of $20,000. He claims to have rich relatives in the West who shall come to his rescue. The state, how- ever, is not likely to lose either of the prisoners held for the Wilton murder, and it is extremely doubtful if Willis would go far into the open air, were the bond of $20,800 forthcoming. The state has another charge for robbery and ehloroforming Mrs. Lambert, which it can place against Willis. There is not the slightest doubt that he would be retaken upon a new war- rant as soon as he had passed outside the portals of the jail. I State’s Attorney Fessenden has spent too much time and money in ,the cap- ture of the two men to permit them to leave the custody of the sheriff until they have been tried for murder. Wil- lis will be on hand when the May term of court comes in. A ‘ Norwalk as 3 Cooling Station. ~- In the remote contingency of need arising for coaling on a large scale of government vessels, N orwalk offers the hestfacilites afforded by any town along the‘Sound, and probablythe bulk of the work would be done here.——Hour. The above makes interesting reading, but when the fact is considered that a war vessel could not enter Norwalk harbor, it appears ridiculous. 4' - — Dissolution. The firm of Comstock Bros. who has for many, years carried on the clothing business in this city has been dissolved, Stephen Comstock retiring. The busi- ness will be continued by Mr. H. B. Rogers under the" old firm name, Mr. Herbert H. Kemp acting as manager. Mr. Comstock retires on account of continued ill health. Long recognized as a leading spirit in the clothing bus- iness in Norwalk, Mr. Comstock’s re- tirement from the same will be learned of with regret,and-at the same time all will wish him a full recovery of health, and that his lines will always be cast in pleasant places. »——<I-o> - 3,, Dr. Goo’dell to Lecflire. ' Rev. C. L. Goodell, D. D., of Brook- lyn will lecture at the N orwalk Meth- odist church, Friday night of this week. His topic will be “Abraham Lincoln the Rail Splitter of the Sangamon.” Dr. Goodell is one of the most fascinat- ing speakers before the American pub- lic. The admission to the lecture will be free to all, but an offering will be taken. \ ' A > Fire in Fairficld. All Eairfield was roused last night by the burning of the extensive works of the Fairfield‘Rubber company, locat- ed on-‘the railroad a short distance west of the railroad station at Fairfield The drying rooms and a large amount of stock was consumed, but the main . building was saved by the heroic efforts of the combined fire departments of Fairfield and Southport. The loss will exceed $15,000. " THE CllllilTTHERS. Matters of Importance Dis- . cussed at an Adjourned Council Meeting. Several Abatements‘ of Taxes Voted and Other Prayers Considered. An adjourned regular meeting of the city council was held last evening. When the Mayor called the meeting to order, every member of the board was present. ' After the reading by the clerk of the minutes of the previous meeting, the presentation of a small grist of bills followed. The total amount of the ' same was something like $650, not a large amount but provocative of considerable discus- sion on the part of the board. The first bill to incite interest was that of a merchant tailor for repairs on Chief of police Bradley’s overcoat, amounting to $2, Captain Dann’s coat, $1.50 for new set of buttonholes, the cleaning of Officer Morehouse’s coat, and cleaning of trousers, $1, and re- pairs on Officer Kenny’s for a like, sum, a total of less than $5. Councilman Cotter set the ball roll ing by asking “Have we got to clothe the police ? ” “I’m poor myself.” “What authority have we to pay the bill ? ” Councilman Meeker propounded the question, “YVho do they (the police) re- port to when they want their clothing repaired ? ” Councilman Gregory Said “They get salary enough to pay for the repair and cleaning of their clothes them- selves. ”H. Councilman W. R. Bates stated that he had ordered the work done. The bill was ordered paid. A bill from “bar Banks for the storage of the old Pioneer Hook and Ladder truck next received attention. Councilman Gregory wanted to know why the old truck was kept in storage and thought it advisable to sell the same. Thought shed could be built on city property for considerably less than price charged for rental. Councilman Meeker said that perhaps there might he need at; some time for the ladders. Councilman P. W’. Bates said that if the report that the new truck was not all right it would be advisable to re- tain the old one, but if was he would suggest that the old one be sold. The itemized bill of the street com- missioner was then presented and as had been the case with previous bills elicited considerable discussion. Councilman Meeker said that he was under the impression that the street commissioners’ salary had been placed at $12 a week, and did not fully under' stand why the bill had been made out in the itemized form of hours. Chairman P. W. Bates, of the high- way committee asked that the matter be settled as to the manner of present- ing bills in his department. And then followed an interchange of opinions in the matter something like this: ' Meeker, “His salary is $12 a week.” Bates, “How many hours constitute a week’s work?”. Cotter, “We pay him at the ran: of $2 a Day. ” Bates, "At what date does his week commence.” (This question was asked to establish a starting point after the payment of bill offered.) Meeker, “If he works only one hour a day does he not get paid for a full day.” He was answered in the affirmative. P. W. Bates, “I am trying to conduct the business of the highway as I would my own.” Gregory, “Does the Councilwant an itemized bill for work done in the sewer departme11t?,- Men don‘t work on sewer the same as on~highway.” Bates, “The streets are. I think in pretty good shape, and such as are in need of repair are receiving proper at- tention.” IV Meeker, “I think that the street in- spector ought to bring in his bill for services at so much per week.” The bills of the local newspapers for advertising caused Councilman Cotter to-ask if siich advertising was neces- sary, and was told that while there was no compulsion in the matter it had been deemed advisable to do such ad- vertising, and the amount of the bills was ordered paid. A bill for special police duty did not meet with the hearty approbation of some members of the council, and the question was asked “What is this special police put on for ‘9 ” This question would seem to have been caused by the fact that members of the force are allowed a certain num- ber of days off duty for which they are paid the same as if performing duty. Councilman ‘Mceker asked if all of the police are allowed one day vaca- ' tion each month. He said that if it be a. fact that members of the force could be off a certain number of days, and the service be equally as good during that time what necessity there was of having so many men on the force. After some further discussion the po- lice billstwere ordered paid. Council an Meeker said that he had been informed by a resident of South Norwalk that the “Nor-walk police have a pudding.” Mayor Glover, while not exactly tak- ing iSsue in the matter said “If a po- liceman is off duty, 1 shall not hesitate in putting one on, unless the Council shall make some change in reference to the government of the force.” A communication from CaptainSmith of the Pioneer Hook and Ladder com- pany asking for six new uniforms, ac- companied by the approbation of the chief was referred to the fire commit- tee toreport. - . City collector Belts presented a long list of abatements asked for by taxpay- ers. . Councilman Meeker read them off and each was acted upon according to their merits as understood by the board. . The amount of the abatements asked for were, regular tax $309.28; library $45.80. . They were all granted, however, with the exception of three. Councilman Cotter presented a reso- lution. that was intended to care for the matter under discussion and it was passed. . 6 George Lockwood was recognized by the chair. He said that he proposed building on his-present Norwalk hotel property and wanted a building line established, and favored one to conform with the Wall street line starting from the Methodist church and ending at the Quintard building. He said that he had been given a curb line by the council some time ago, but that in the mind of his architect the angle was too abrupt. The matter was referred to the high way committee. there were seventeen errors in the assess- According to 'claims made, ment list. Councilman P. ‘W. Bates asked if city had ever put a lien on property for taxes and was answered in the af- firmative. ‘ ‘ The city clerk and finance committee w ere instructed to make the usual set- tlement with the city collector who I said that he had yet $500 to turn over to the city. By note of the Council, Mayor Glover appointed Councilmen Meeker and P. W. Bates and corporation counsel Walsh to confer with John O’Sullivan in reference to his claim for damages from the city by reason of the Wall street widening. On motion of Mr. Meeker the Mayor appointed Councilmen Burr, Cotter and Gregory a committee to investigate and report to the. council on. the question of fixing the salary of the health officer. There was some discussion as to the license granted to a firm of plumbers in town, 'over which by reason of a change in the firm, there is some dispute as to rights in the possession of the same, but no action was taken. , The council then adjourned. EVE’S RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN, BY ONE OF THEM. Time was in the ages long ago when society was more settled and less mixed than it is now, when contentment was a Christian virtue, and making the best of one’s allotted portion the first duty of a good citizen and a wise man. This did not include a slavish accept- ance of wrongs that should be- rem— edied. It was only content with things as they were and as they could not be altered. Men did not want to change their wives nor women to change their hus- bands so much as now, when the sta- bility of marriage is gravely questioned by some of our most prominent writers, and the desire of human nature for change is accepted as a natural, and, therefore, allowable impulse. Servants did not want to change their places, workmen did not aspire to be legislators. Society all through was more compact and less sporadic than now, and the rule of the majority was content. It is exactly the reverse now. No one in this restless age is content to be, to stay, to live, to think as their fathers before them. Native places have lost all sanctity of relation to those born in them, and “anywhere, anywhere out of that world” is the cry of the restless nomads of the modern day. Contentment and a "quiet home life are lost arts in our rapidly rolling, restlessly-revolving day. We see the grand and fruitful beauty of the quiet- ness we speak of in Tennyson’s sweet and lovely life. Change such a life as his for the frittered energies and un- stable discontent of the great majority of modern men, and who would say the latter was the better. No good work has ever been done by the discontented who rove and ramble, or by the discontented who sit still and grumble. “The contented mind is a continual feast,” says the proverb, and the con- tented companion is the pleasant one and the soothing, where the discontent- ed is as bad as a handful of pins and needles always sticking into one’s flesh. We pray for many things. Do we often pray for content ‘9 to be satisfied with our portion of the great feaSt of life? to be without envy of those who fare better and are more highly placed? Yet this calm, sweet certainty that all is for the best is better than any amount of discontent, divine or other- wise. =9? gatyéfeé (%(g>pe. AA‘ AM USEMENTS. The Payton Company. Hoyt’s Theatre was well filled laSt night, to witness the presentation of “Alone in London” by the Payton company. This is the first season of this organization in Forwalk and it grows in popular favor every day. To- night “A member of Congress” will be presented, and at to-morrow’s mati- nee "An Unequal Match” will be giv- en. Solid Silver Souvenirs. At the Broadway Theatre on March '2lst, “The Highwayman,” will cele- brate its 150th performance. On this occasion there will be distributed the most artistic and desirable souvenir ever presented at a New York play- house. It will be of solid silver, de- signed and manufactured by the Gor- ham Silversmiths. , If all the indications may be relied upon, “The Highwayman” will surpass in point of continuous run, any comic opera ever presented in New York. It is drawing crowded houses every night and there is not the least abatement in its popularity, either in financial return or artistic charm. “The Bighwayman” has proven con- clusively that the NEW York public en— joys and will patronize “real comic opera,” that for an opera to succeed it is not necessary that it should abound in shady songs, acrobatic comedians and an endless flickering of lace and lingerie. “The Highwayman” is de- lightfully melodious, and splendidly presented by the best comic opera com- pany of the time. It has been said, and well s'aid, that he “robs. us of nothing but care.” Just what the next souvenir is to be is not yet disclosed, but it will be worthy “The Highwaymen” and the - Broadway Theatre. "Swore he could not tell wheth THE HANLON CASE» Dan's Brother William Trying 40.2er Him. The case of Dan Hanlon charged with intoxication and assault began in the Town Court before Judge Gregory, this morning, and is still on trial . as V we go to press. Officer Morehouse testified to arrest~ ing him, to his being drunk, and also to Dan’s assault on him at the” police station. The prisoner was defended by Attor- ney- Lockaod who Occupied“ a good part of the morning session in making technical objections, and also consumed considerable time in his cross examina- tion of witnesses. Attorney Lockwood’s examination inferred that William Hanlon had been drinking and had assaulted Dan. The reason for this line of defence was fully understood when William was placed upon the stand and Attorney Walsh arose and stated to the court, that as counsel for William he objected to his answering ProsecutingAttorney Ferris’ questions on the ground that it might tend to criminate him. This of course shut off Will’s testimony alth h he . Dan was drunk or not, and his memory had suddenly failed him. . ' An employe of the Hanlon’s named Degan was placed upon the stand and he, too, attempted to shield Dan,‘ but Judge Gregory’s cross-examination put a better aspect upon his testimony. Thomas O’Brien testified to assisting the officer in putting Dan behind the bars, and shortly after the court ad- journed until 2 o’clock. ,_______ r ADBiE V. SUNK. The Work of Some Evil Minded Persons, Bent on Mischief. The well known steam—tug, Addie V., was sunk last night at her Iwharf be- tween the two drawbridges at South Norwalk. It is thought to have been spite work on the part of enemies to the owner, Captain W. H. Verity. Some one either. late last night or early this morning, connected a stretch of hose used in supplying the boiler of the boat with water, with the water pipe and directing the same on the boat left the pipe under full pressure so that the craft was filled with water and sank.- __/ The damage done to the boat will amount, it is thought, to over $100. The trick was a mean and contemptible one and the perpetrators ought to be apprehended and punished. St. Pa!rick,s Eve- The St. Joseph’s parish Celebrated St. Patrick’s eve at Music hall last night. The leading feature was an ad- dress by Rev. William Maher of Mil— ford on the subject “Erin’s Imperial Sceptre.” 'A farce was also presented, there was music” by Freeman’s ,orches— tra, banjo solo by Miss Eva Collins, a tableau, singing by a chorus of fine voices, and an altogether interesting, instructive and pleasing entertainment was afforded those present. . Oratory and Song. . The entertainment of the Catholic club to-night calls for oratory and song. John J. Walsh Esq. has been chosen as the orator. We congratulate the Cath~ olic club in having on its roll such a valued member, and we bespeak for its patrons to-night a rare treat. A trolley wire broke on Wall street this morning, but the damage was quickly repaired and but little delay was caused in the running of the cars on either line. TdeeatlTer. Clearing and slightly colder to-night; Friday fair. DEATHS. BASSICK—In Denver, Colorado, March 1‘2, Edmund Chase Bassick, for- merly of Bridgeport, aged 64 years. COSTELLO—In Bethel, March 15, Catharine, infant daughter of Edward and Ellen Costello, Grassy Plain street, aged 2 years. . GROGAN—In Bridgeport, March 16, Mary, 'widow of James Grogan, aged 55 years. MARSH—In Danbury, Mary Marsh, aged 78 years. 'MASTERSON—In Bridgeport, March 16, William Masterson, aged 34 years. MITCHELL—z—In Stamford, March 14, Wilton Taylor, youngest son of Rev. Samuel Smith and Clara Anna Mitchel , aged 1 year. MOORE—in Bridgeport, March 16, Mary E. Moore, widow of the late Wil- liam J. Moore of New Haven. aged 25 years. March 16,
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