I legislature. ' the time and swam ashore, .13 If you want the best goods for the least money read thetiadvertisements n the Gazette. VOL. VIII. NO. 1934 NORWALK, CONN, THURSDAY EVENING, AUGUST. 18, 1898. 7 ’ ’28 Recognized as he . I. family paperthe Gazette’s _ advertising colUmns will Provefits value to :ygu. V L PRICE ONE CENT What is the Motive. The value of the old advice in search- ing for a person guilty of any crime, to find out what the motive of the crime, was, has more than once been produc- tive of good results. A similar search for the motive which has suddenly brought Mr. John H. Light forward as a candidate for the state legislature might prove of equal interest andvalue .. to the voters of this town. It is wellknown that Mr. .Light' has; been prominent in politics at South' Norwalk for many years, but never be- fore has he beeninduced to allow his name to come before a caucus for any state office. He has been able to ride two horses at all times notwithstanding the changes in the political complexion of the South Norwalk city government, but how this has been accomplished no satisfactory explanation can be found. His sudden coming to the front as a candidate for legislative honors is in- deed a mystery. The salary of the , ,‘oflice certainly can have no attraction, as Mr. Light has a large and lucrative practice; The honor of the position cannot be what prompts him; what, then, is the motive ‘? Mr. Light’s insincerity and evasive qualities 'are well known, and his nomination would require superhuman efiorts on the part .of the party-mans? gers to elect him, if he can be elected at all, which many doubt. Mr. Light has, without a doubt, an ulterior motive in desiring to go to the A-_ ‘- 7 Snake Milked Cow. John Winslow operates a farm just over the Waterford line. . For some time he has wondered why one of his cows was running dry. With a neigh- bor or two he set a watch. They were not long left in ignorance. They saw a large black snake approach the cow, twine itself around a hind leg and so reach the milk supply. They did not disturb the snake until it had drawn its fill of milk and had left the cow. ’ Then Mr. Winslow ended its life with a couple of revolver shots. Stretched dut the snake measured seven feet.—“ Palladium. A "$250,000 Estate. The estate of the late Andrew ‘C. Nash, of Westport, inventories $250,- 000. After the payment of a few small bequests, including one of $5,000 to Christ church, the remainder is to be equally divided between the four living children of the deceased, Daniel C. Nash, of Norwalk, and Edward A. Nash, .Mrs.‘A’nna‘Wilkins and Miss Minnie Nash, "of Westport. Each will receive approximately $60, 000 Which is in gilt edged mortgages, stocks and bonds. A_ <vr No Fear For Rain. The ladies’ auxiliary of the A. O. H. planned for a trolley ride last night, and they carried out their plans de- spite the rainy weather. To the num- ber of fifty they rode to Stamford and "returning visited Roton Point where they indulged in a shore dinner. It was nearly 12 o’clock when the Iparty reached home. ——————-—-"0.0'-—‘—- Three Men in a Boat. Three menrin a skiff were upset on the Sound yesterday during the storm. They were off Little Tavern Island at drawing their unfortunate skiff with them. AA; Died at the Soldiers’ Home. Alfred Pardee, aged sixty, died at the Soldiers’_ ho°me yesterday. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock. The deceased was a brother of Judge Egbert Pardee and of . ~ Silas Pardee of: West Haven. vvr Postponed Ride. The trolley ride under the auspices ' 'of the Cockenoe Tribe of Red xMen, announced to take place last evening was on account of the rain postponed until this evening. The. Uncas Hay- " 7 ‘makers’ band will furnish music. OYSTER crowns: Meet in Bridgeport and Dis— cuss Matters Pertaining to the Trade. Revision of the Code of Oyster Laws Under Discussion. , A- special meeting of the Cannecticut Oyster association was held at Bridge- port yesterday afternoon at the rooms of the Bridgeport board of trade- Rep- resentative oyster growers from all parts of the state were present. The meeting was called to order by the president, Henry C. Rowe. flier the usual opening proceedings, the sec- retary D. C. Sanford, read letters from several members . regretting their in- ability to be present. The secret .try gread the call for the meeting, and the president stated the reasons for ca] :- lngIIthe same at this time. : Reports were presented by the com- ittee on legislation, and by other standing and special committees. The president called the attention of the meeting to the revision of the s: ntutes relating to shell fisheries, which has been prepared by Mr. Mathewson, clerk of shell fisheries. This revision is sub- mitted to the Oyster Growers’ associa- tion for their consideration, and 'if a}.- proved by them and by the shell fish commission, the next legislature will be requested to adopt it. It was arranged that onecopy of the revision should remain in the possessiOn of the president of the association, where it can be consulted and examin- ed by any oyster growers in New Ha- ven and vicinity; the second copy was given to Marshall E. Morris of Bridge- port, where it can be examined by any of the growers in that locality; and the third copy to Vice President Albert J. Hoyt of South Norwalk,“ Where it can be examined by the oyster growers in this vicinity. ' ‘ The various other matters of interest to the association were considered and discussed by Messrs. Henry C. Rowe of New Haven, Albert J. Hoyt of South Norwalk, Marshall E. Morris ofBridge- port, George F. Iancrait of New Ha- ven, H. D. Pausch of Greenwich, John L’Hommedieu of Rowayton, William, H. Hoyt of South Norwalk, and David C. Sanford of New Haven. George E. Lancra'l't of New Haven presented an interesting report of the - temperatures of the water on his plant- ing ground in six and seven fathoms of water, which he has taken for success- ive years between 1878 and 1898. He ”has found that as a rule the best “sets” have occurred in those years when the water reached the highest tempera- tures, in July, when the attachment of “set” takes place. This report was discussed at length, and created a good deal of interest. Troops to Come Home. A Washington dispatch says that among the New England'regiments, that will be mustered out it is very likely that the Third Connecticut in- .fantry, and Batteries A., B. and 0., Connecticut artillery, will be the ones selected. The Fi1st Conn” 3L1 cut will probagfy be sefi't to Cuba 101' garr ison duty. At roll call last night there were 160 Third regiment men absent without leave. This number is a decrease Lawn Party. The Junior department of the South Norwalk Methodist Sunday school essayed yesterday alaernoon. to hold a festival on the church lawn but just as they had got well under way with the festivities the shower came up and they, the “festiviters” lost no time in scampering into the church and under cover, where the exercises were hnish- edI in-a pleasurable manner. AA; ‘vr Where is Mrs. Webb ? No word has been heard so far of the whereabouts of Mrs. Webb of Noroto'n, who left her home on Sunday. She was last seen by acquaint inces at the South Norwalk depot, where she had been driven by a hackman. She had her trunks with her at that time and was not accompanied by any persou. The Invasion of Puerto Rico. correspondent who accompanied Gen‘e eral Miles’s expedition to Puerto Rico for Harper’s ,Weekly writes of the Iscenes on the transpdrts. He says: “The rank and file were packed as closely as the horses. were new and comfortable. - But how, swing? Just eighteen inches. In the drill regulations of the army the width of a man is estimated ,at twenty-two inches. It IS not pleasant to have fou1 inches of your twenty-two cut off when you are trying to sleep in terrific heat, and the ship rolling in the... bargain. The troops on the Roumanian and the City of 'Washington were simply pack- ed on board, and they suffered some. They didn’t complain. Why should they? Weren’t they going to war, or something resembling i1. «and why should they expect home or even sea comforts at such a time? The long de- lay and uncertainty as to starting were over, and discomfort could be endured because of that. The point of view makes a difference in the perspective. “The men on the St. Louis and the St. Paul really had some sea comforts, however. They had room in which to sleep. Then, too, these ships were scrupulously clean—at least, the St. Louis was. Captain Goodrich of the St. Louis is not the kind of a man to tolerate even a suspicion of dirt. No troop-ship horrors for him 1 His com- .plete forethought, in providing all requisite necessaries and in making his ship absolutely wholesome through- out, was much appreciated by all on board. The large deck space on the St. Louis and the St- Paul gave the soldiers comfort. One night proved its advantages. Sleep was impossible in the hot cabins and hotter bunks -—well ventilated though the ships were. The second night found hundreds of men on the St. Louis, privates and officers, stretched out in a COnfused jumble on the spacious decks, all wrapped up in blankets. Mr. Walker’s picture, taken from Harper’s Weekly, faithfully portrays this scene.II...Here and there white-clad, sailors picked their ways about silent- ly. The soldiers heeded them ';not kind of slumber. move about much in the daytime. In fact, for three days and three nights each ’man seemed to lie in the'samev place. They were resting, simply resting; and the fact that they lay still indicated that indeed they needed rest “There was very little seasickness on the trip down—-on this ship at least. Only about a dozen fever cases were developed, a fact which reveals the thorough work of Captain Goodrich in making careful preparation of the ves- sel for her human cargo. The days were hot, but the nights were delight- fully cool; and there were no especial incidents, other than those which are common On all military transports, where the men laugh and sing and joke and speculate as to the future,and eat and sleep and write home.” The Gazette Wonders. When that East avenue wedding is to come off. Why “Mit” North'rop is mistaken for George brother. Why the city streets are not kept in better repair. Why John Light wants to go to the legislature. If the voting at the town caucus will be fair. Where the littlec‘oon is located in the town' debt woodpile. Who will be the next candidate for mayor of Norwalk. If the slot machine will have to go in Norwalk. If candidate Lounsbury likes porter. frequently G rumman’s A Grand Opportunity. The steamer Belle Horton will make an excursion trip to Coney Island next Sunday. The time of the boat’s leaving New York has been so arranged that the excu rsionists will have fully six hours’ time in that city in which they can visit Central Park, Grant’s tomb and other points of interest, and will also be given an opportunity of seeing the naval war vessels which are to tike part in the naval pa1ade on Sat- urday. A. 0. H. The Ladies’auxiliary of the A. O. H. with their friends _ enjoyed a trolley rile over the Tramway line, last night. The local Council", A. O. H. will‘meet to-night. .. I A A-¥ The Weather. Threatening weather and probably showers to-night; fair Friday; cooler JFriday moining. - .I 'h. _ T. Dart Walker, the artist and war. ‘Onc of the Most Their hammocks much room did they have in which to_‘ ,: their fatigue inducing the soundest. Nor did the vtroops” name STORM. Severe ; Showers of the Season. .1 f minis 1,471, r - tightning Struck at Different Points in Town. Another of those electrical storms which have been of such frequent oc- éurrence in Norwalk during the past season put in an appearance yesterday afternoon accompanied by a heavy downpour of rain and a fairly high rate of wind. . _ fIt followed what has been one of the most depressing days th ls~summer, the atmospheric condition being such as to suggest the taking off of one’s flesh and sitting in your bones. .Many people were at the local shore resorts and watched the glowering clouds assemble overhead, with no small amount of apprehension. The storm burst over Norwalk at about 5 o’clock. At no one of the Storms this season did the electric fluid seem to court such low points for its erratic and startling actions. ‘It played mad pranks with electric wiresof' all kinds and ricocheted from one track to another on the electric railway lines with an abandon that . frightened horses, shocked drivers and flashed the vision of many who stood in doorways and at open windows. The rain came down in torrents and flooded the" Streets. The storm did not lastlong but during its continuance thg, lightning did considerable damage here and he1 eabouts, the greater dam- afibemg at the home of Mrs. Charles McCarthy at the corne1 of Harriett and Ward streets. A bolt struck a corner of the house and ripped a large section of the sid- ing off, and then after cavo1 ting abOut the interior of the house made for a convenient water hydrant which it de- molished and then ripped 'up several feet of pipe connecting with the same. Dishes,_furniture, etc, were thrown helter—skelter, and the damage done ‘will reach quite‘a figure. In the house at the time were three young ladies all of whom were more or less shocked and one of the numbe1 is reported as having been wounded on the head and hands by the flying glass, but all, fortunately escaped serious in- jury. ' A tall whitewood tree at the rear of the St. John place on Main street was rent'in twain by the electric fluid and the roots doubly twisted. The tree stood but a short distance from the [house but was not damaged. The gate-tender at the railroad cross- ing on Cross street, was in his shanty - at the time of the storm and claims to have received a shock that made every fibre of his body tingle with an un- pleasant sensation. A tree on the Kellogg place near the foot of Spring Hill was struck, but the . fluid did no further damage than break- ing the tree. The lightning played high jinks on the T1amway wires on Belden avenue, but did little or no damage in that section confining itseli in this instance to the wir;s. AtBeillslan'd either the lightning or wind, probably the latter, hurled 3. Clock from a shelf at the Union House, and destroyed it. The owner of the clock had had it in his possession for nearly thirty years, but evidently it had reached its allotted time and it was stopped short never to go again. Several of the cars were! 51 111ed on the Tramway line, for a short time, Barns belonging to S. B. Wakema'l and Dr. Fife of Westport were struck by lightning and badly damaged. A trée in the yard of carpenter Rowe on Spring hill, Was struck by light- ning. I p The governing board of the Knob Outing club will hold a meeting at the office of Taylor & Golden Friday even- ingat 8 O’clock. Cars Collided. . , I The Grace church choir took a trol- ley ride to New Haven yesterday. While en route to that city, "their car collided with another car, but no ma- terial damage was done to either car or occupants. The choir enjoyed their trip very much. Several parties are. being formed to go to New York on Saturday to witness the naval parade. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman are ex- pected home to night from a visit with friends in‘ New York. is ' m Charles H. Reid,of Danbur-y, was in L town this morning. Eben Husted, of the firm of Bennett & Husted, proposes going into the farming business in Delaware. Howard B. Joyce, of Washington, and James K. Polk, of New Orleans, are in town to-day. ‘ Spartan A. St. John, of East Nor- walk, is visiting friends in Brooklyn. A delegation of fresh air children from New York who have been enjoy- ing a week’s outing on Strawberry Hill returned home on the steamer Belle Horton this morning. Rev. F. A. Scofield will have on ex- hibition at the Methodist church, to- night, a number of teachers’ Bibles of a new and very fine design. Mr. Fred Force and the male chorus will sing. New concrete walks are being laid about the Cunningham buildings at the cornor of West avenue and Garner streets. ' l Mrs. Cornelius Ellwood is critically ill at her home On Orchard street. Dr. C. A. Rider and Seth T. Sanford of Redding, are in town to-day. The Norwalk Fire police will indulge in a, trolley ride over the Tramway line to-morrow night, and partake ‘of ‘a shore dinner at Beck’s Lakeside Inn, Stamford. ' Mrs. W. S. Czofut, of New Haven, is visiting her pa1ents,Mr. and Mrs. J. 'C. Crowe of West avenue. I Miss Efiie Parks of this city, has re- turned from a visit in Danbury. Mrs. T. I. Raymond of West street, is entertaining her sister Miss May Van Cleft of Scranton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. 'Wilfredr-Bodwell of Livingston place, are sojourning at Water Gap, Pa. The Seventeenth Connecticut Volun- teers will hold their annual reunion at Ridgefield, August 27. The Trinity Church club will hold a meeting at S. C. Palmer’s, Elmwood avenue, on Thursday evening, 25. I Dr. C. F. Boutwell will this fall begin the erection of a residence 'on his Crescent Terrace lot. He has the plans out. August Harry and Aaron Coburn started on a cruise to Shelter Island, yesterday, in their catboat “Majell.” Mrs. P. B. Kavanagh has returned from a visit in New Haven. Lyman Crosby of New York,. has been visiting in town. Miss Katherine. Murray, cashier at the Boston Store is enjoying a vaca~ lion. Mrs. Mary Smith and Miss May D. Smith, of Haviland street, enjoyed the Newport excursion, Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas Hunt, M15 Clara E xner, Miss Mollie Sheehan, Miss Elizabeth Harkins, Miss Mamie Harkins, and Miss Alice O’Reilly spent Wednesday in New Yo k. " Miss Edna Grumman of Camp street is enteItaining he1 friend Miss Edith Perry of Shelton. Concmd Division, Sons of Temper- ance, will hold a lawn party at the res- idence of Mrs. Hart, at Oystei Shell Pond, Tuesday, August 30. St. Joseph’s T.A.B. & L. society will hold a meeting to-night in Music hall. W. H. Colby, of 'Buffalo, has been visiting relatives in this city. Miss Jennie Osterbanks has been visiting in St tmford. Mr. and Mrs. Gould Hoyt, of South Norwalk, have been visiting in New York. -. wesrronr FIBEMEN. . ‘ , ' MeatWith Several MIshaps During Their Dining. . ' 7 I ' 41f"! __.__.._.. 3...}! The WestpOrt fire department ‘jOIIl - neyed to Bridgeport by trolley last evening. Their destination was Pleas- ure Beach where they were to be en tertained with a shore dinne1 given under the auspices of Compo engine company of which John Fitzgerald is foreman. When theterminus of Sea- view avenue was reached, it ~ was fOund that i’l‘e chain had broken and the ferry boat was‘ afiiflim‘l‘fln"i“he beach side. . . Upon hearing this .it was voted‘t‘o continue the trip to Meadows End, which was done and a shore dinner partaken of at N ettleton’s hotel. The return was made at midnight and when Hard’s corner was reached the motor- man, not being used to the road, was running the car at a good speed and the car was derailed. The suddeness of the stop threw Fireman John Quinlan, who was seated on the end seat, to the ground, he sus- tainingseveral bad bruises and cuts about the head. The car was set on the rails again after a task~of half an hour and the trip continued. The par- ty were accompanied by a drum corps and had a large stock of fireworks with which they illuminated the route over . which they passed. Wilton. 4' The tragic death of Miss May ‘Brown who was struck and instantly killed by the Pittsfield express on Saturday evening has cast a gloom over the en- tire community. The funeral services were held f1 om the home of her aunt Miss Helen Middlebrook, on Monday afternOon. Mrs. W. H. Wilkin n of Bingham- ton, is visiting relativx in town. Miss Sarah Middlebrook, and -Miss Marianna Middlebrook have returned from a week’s outing at Seabright, N. J. A subscription dance wilP be given by the, members of the Wilton Golf club on Saturday evening. Mrs. A. G. Slack of Brooklyn, is visiting her father Charles E. Mann. A large party of cyclists— from this? ‘ place picnicked at Compo Beach on Wednesday. Wilton station was burglarized on Tuesday night. A sample case of cigars which had been left the night before had been broken open and the con- tents taken. Nothing else of value has been missed at, this writing. Agent Olmstead on opening the station about six o’clock Wednesday morning saw two strange men jump from a box car and hurry up the track. He has a good description of both men. A number: of petty- thefts this week seem to point to the fact. that another “gang” has begun operations in this vicinity. Three such colonies have been broken up by our selectmen with- in the past ten years and we trust that the same prompt measures will be adopted this time. An expensive ba10mete1 was taken from R H. Fitch’s porch on Monday evening and on Tues- day night Wilton station was entered and a number of small articles taken. The suicide theory in regard to the dlstressing death of Miss May Brown, who was killed by the cars on Saturday evening, is strongly discredited by those who were near at hand at the time of the accident. Invitations have been issued by Rev. and Mrs. William D. Hart for the celebration of their silver wedding on Tuesday evening, September 6th. A number of local young people are making active preparations for their annual outing at Bell Island. --" ‘A‘ North Wilton. The Misses Comstock entertained a. large party of young people on Satur- day evening at an informal dance. Picnics at the shore are all the fashion now that haying is about over, and laige quantities of luscious long clams are brought home. 4 --- Vv r Cannon. George W. Smalley and family and Miss Nettie Olmstead, of Litchfield were in town over Sunday. A‘ large number from this place pic- . nicked at Compo beach on Wednes~ day. Mrs. Charles Ambler and Charles Ambler,_a1e enjoying their usual sum- mer outing at the 'White Mountains. .‘ 1.; i4».
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