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VOL. VIII. No.1967
NORW‘ALK. CONN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1898.
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Detective Cronan and Matron
Hill to go After
Dr. Guilford.
‘Will Sail From New York on Tuesday
Next.
Detective Edward Cronan and Police
. Matron Hill will sail Saturday for Lon-
don witha warrent for the arrest of
Dr. Nancy A. Guilford on the charge i
of murder in the second degree and the
necessary papers for her extradition.
The selection of Detective Cronan was
made because he can fully identifiy Dr.
. Guilford. Matron Hill will go in order
that a watch can be kept on Mrs. Guil-
ford at all times.
The complaint against Dr. Guilford
has been changed from manslaughter
to murder in the Second degree be-
cause involuntary manslaughter is not
an extraditable offence. This step
was decided upon at a conference to
which State’s Attorney Fessenden, Su-
preme court Judge F. B. Hall, Judge
Robinson and Assistant Prosecuting
Attorney Bartlett were parties.
A special session of the grand jury
at which the case against Dr. Guilford
will be considered hasfbeen called for
to-day.
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The Gazette Wonders.
Who brought down,
Benedict’s key this morning.
If the rain will keep many away from
the Danbury fair.
Why soft stone is being placed onWest
avenue.
If the defeated candidates have
figured up their election expenses.
Why small politicians do so much
wind spouting after election.
If the new council will stop the wa-
tecring cart nuisance.
When the Danbury fair had rainy
weather before this year.
butcher
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.. Peculiar Circular.
A printed circular is beingdistribut-
ed through the town of Milford which
scores Elias E. Bradley in vicious
style. It says he will do anything for
money and that he is the son of Butcher
Bradley of Orange, Conn., who used to
steal sheep and cattle and butcher
them. After more such stuff, it, winds
up in large letters With the sentence,
“He is a sneak thief ” .
Mr. Bradley will probably ferret out
the author of this concoction and make
it hot for him.
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Election Figures.
In the printing of the vote for
constables yesterday, one man was ac-
credited with votes belonging to
another".~ If the one they belonged to
lost them in type it is a matter of
record that he did not lose them at the
polls, and he will be “sworn in.” It
was so to speak a “slip” in the top of
the column and not near the foot of
the same where the figures appeared
coriectly.
Bobhjd thetlllails.
James A. Ryles, colored, driver of
the mail wagon between the railroad
station and the postoflice, in Bridge-
port, was arrested yesterday, on a war-
rant charging him with tampering
with the United States mails. He was
taken to New Haven by-Deputy United
States Marshall Clark for trial in the
district court.
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. Mr. Kellogg’s Lock.
.On Monday, Jarvis Kellogg was
electeda member of the Town Board
of Relief by a flattering majority. in
honor of his success, his daughter,
Mrs. George A. Bell, of Providence,
R. I , this morning presented him with
what Mr. Kellogg considers to be Ithe
pgettiest girl baby in this section of
the universe.
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HuhheIl—Beers;
The wedding of Miss Emma F. Beers,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Beers of Unionville, and Wilbur F.
Hubbell will take place at the bride’s
home, Wednesday evening, Oct. 12th.
Rev. S. ,3 Pond will officiate.
Death of Ella‘s D.Gerow.
The funeral of Elias D. Gerow who
died at his home in Darien yesterday,
aged 80 years, will be attended this
afternoon from his . late .home. The
interment will be at New h‘airfield. .
otuntn dunno.
Telephone Company Granted
Permission to Build
.a Condud.
A Grist of Bills Including Election Ex-
penses and Library Bills
Ordered Paid.
An adjourned meeting of the city
council was held last evening, the only
member of the board absent being
Councilman Cotter.
There was quite a grist of bills, in-
cluding that of the library and for
election expenses.
The latter caused Councilman Greg-
ory to remark that elections were
expensive, and he then moved that the
whole batch be paid.
The Congregational, church society
asked for an abatement of taxes on the
old parSonage which had been assessed
against the society, pleading that they
were not aware that the property was
taxable.
Councilman Bates questioned as to
whether ignorance of the law was a.
valid excuse, and added that he did
not think a society ought to be ex-
empted any more than should a pri-
vate citizen.
After some discussion the abatement
asked for was granted.
A petition was received from the
Southern New England Telephone
company asking for permission to con-
struct a conduiton West avenue, with
necessary man-holes, ventilating shafts,
etc., from a point near “Elmenworth”
to the railroad tunnel, for the placing
of'the company’s wires.
Local manager. Morris was present,
andtstated that the company would fur-
nish a good and sufficient bond for all
He said that the street
in the construction of the conduit
would be opened about two feet, and
near the curb line of the east side of
He further stated that
there would necessarily be ten man'-
holes, 3 feet square and ten feet deep,
constructed in the process of the work.
Councilman Bates moved that the
petition be granted and that the Mayor
appoint a committee to act for the city
in the matter of construction of suCh
conduit.
damages, etc.
the avenue.
The motion prevailed and the Mayor
appointed the highway committee and
city attorney as the committee suggest-
ed in the resolution.
Councilman Gregory reported prog-
ress in the matter of the proposed
sewer on Couch’s hill, and remarked,
9‘ I don’t see, with the money we have
got, how we can do much on it.”
Councilman ,Bates asked for $1,000
for the highway department and it was
voted that the usual procedure be-
taken, i.e., that the clerk give due
notification.
It was voted that the city treasurer
be instructed to furnish the council
withastatement as to the city sink-
ing fund, of which no member of the
board seemed to have any complete
knowledge.
In_the matter of highway taxes the
Mayor appointed the highway Com-
mittee to investigate and report.
The meeting then adjourned,
' Clubs Are Trumps.
If the work continues as it now ap-
pears it will, there will be more new
clubs the coming season than there are
policemen to Carry them.
Among the latest is the Dewey So-
cial club, which has been organized
with William Welch as President,
John Henling as Vice-President, John
Meyer, Treasurer and Arthur Buchell
as Secretary. The club will give a
dance in Raymond’s hall, on the 14th.
The Progressive “R. C.” club has
secured quarters in the Ely building at
South Norwalk and finely furnished
the same. The officers are John Ken-
nedy, President; 0. Denton, Secretary
and Fred B. Coleman, Treasurer. The
board of governors is, composed of J.
Spencer, P. Roberts, William Penning~
ton and Henry Froeb.
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~Advet-tlse in THE GAZETTE5 . ‘
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SALE 0F 'RDTON.
Norwalk Tramway. Campany
Has Option 0n Must
of the Stock.
The Sale Expected to be, Consummated
On Friday.
It is reported that the Norwalk Tram-
way company will soon Obtain control
of Rotcn Point, the. Tramway having
secured an option on all the stock
OWned by the Roton Point company ex-
cepting that of President James S.
Kelly, of New York, who has thus far
declined to sell.
A meeting of the special committee
of the Roton Point Improvement com-
pany was held Monday afternoon at
the residence of E. A. Woodward.
General Manager Finkenstein, Messrs.
Woodward and Swartz were appointed
a committee to confer with Director
Reed and others of the Tramway com-
pany in regard to the purchase.
Another meeting will be held on
Friday afternoon at the same place,
and it is probable that the sale will be
consummated at that time.
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Wilton.
Mrs. F. S. Weston, who has passed
the summer in this place with her sis-
ter. Mrs. H. G. Thomson, returned to
New York on Monday. .
Operator Bradley, bf Brookfield, is
in charge of Wilton station this week,
while Agent Olmstead is enjoyinga
week’s vacation with his family in
Stratford.
Prof. Hurd, of New York, has taken
the position of instructor at Whitlock’s
school in place of Prof. Mescall :who
has resigned to continue his studies at
the New York College of Physwmns
and Surgeons.
Timothy Davenport, of New York,
was in town on Tuesday.
John Gorham, Louis Warncke and
the Gorham Brothers are carting large
quantities of ashes from the depot to
keep their several farms up to their
present fine condition.
Harry Brotherton, the industrious
little GAZETTE newsboy, brought to
this Office on October 1st, two large
bunches of red raspberries, which he
had picked that day. They were of as
fine quality as if they had come in their
proper season.
Charles Thomas, of Stamford, was in
town on Saturday, nursing a broken
arm, the result of a collision with a fel-
low cyclist, in Port Chester, the Sun-
day/before. An arm broken in three
places and a wheel in thirty, was the
net result for Charley. We are glad
to report that he is doing nicely, and
will soon be all right again. '
. Belden 11111.
Mrs. John McQueen, and Mofiatt
McQueen, of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. are the
guests of Mrs. Frank Brady.
Miss Harriett Gregory, returned to
East Orange, on Tuesday.
The Misses Gregory entertained a.
number of boys and girls on Saturday.
Fishing and games made up an after-‘
noon’s enjoyment, and as the shades of
night were falling fast a wagon load of
happy and grateful children were taken
home, by their hostesses.
The body of Edgar Bloomer Sr. who
died on Thursday was brought to this
place for interment in Joe’s Hill cemeo
tery on Sunday afternoon. Rev. W.
D. Hart officiated at the services at the
grave. Mr. Bloomer was a resident of
this place for anumber of years, and
had many friends here. He was 84
years of age. ' A son Edgar Bloomer
J r., of Norwalk survives him.
Rufus Adams for many years a resi-
dent of South Wilton died at his home
in Norwalk on Saturday aged 84 years.
The interment was in St. Matthew’s
cemetery on Tuesday.
”May—_—
Hoyt, and His “Sass.”
Edwin B. Hoyt of Stamford, and his
barrel of apple sauce will,it is expected
arrive at the home of H. H. Williams,
on Cannon street, at an early date.
The Y. M. C. A. gymnasium class
will this season be taught the system'
of physical culture densed and used~ by
Director Robert J. Roberts, of the
Boston Y. M. C. A. Classes will be
held Monday, Wednesday and ~ Friday
evenings, at 8.15 o’clock until April.
the well-to-do.
Inns. ALIEN FALLS.
Wrenched Her Ankle by a Fall and Had
to Give Up. 0
Mrs. A. M. ’C. Allen, the century
wheelwoman, failed in her attempt,
yesterday to reduce the New York—
Bosto’n road record now held by W. F.
Taylor, of New York. The failure was
due solely to a severe fall Mrs; Allen
sustained shortly after leav1ng Spring-
field. In falling from her, machine she
badly? wrenched an ankle that has
troubled ‘her more or less ever
since? she took to cycle riding.
Howbver, she pluckily resumed riding
and _fjWent as far as Palmer, using but
one pedal. The pain became so great
as tormake it impossible for her to con-
tinue further and she arrived in Wor-
cester, by train, early in the evening.
Mrs. Allen is confident. that had it
not been for the accident she would
have reached Boston by half past 9
o’clock. She was behind her schedule
when leaving Springfield, but consider-
ably ahead of Taylor’s former time
andjhad been reserving her speed for
the last 100 miles of the trip. Mrs.
Allen will not make another attempt
this: fall, as she says the days are get-
ting so short that too much riding at
night is necessitated.
T0 MERCHANTS.
The opening of the fall season is now
at hand, All indications point to good
times. _
Crops are good and there are plenty
of hungry people.
Money that has been tied up will now
be invested.
The opportunity to secure your share
of thismoney presents itself now.
Are you alive to the possibilities of
your opportunity ?
THE GAZETTE is a medium in which
is,secured both quality and quantity.
It goes into the homes and is read by
Hand in your adver-
tisements now.
Harry B. Knapp has secured a posi
tion in New York.
John Schaub of South Norwalk. has
gone to Denver,Colorado, for a sojourn.
William Rauch of Camp Meade, is
enjoying a furlough. .3,
Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Tripp have moved
from Washington street to Haviland
street.
Rev. R. O. Sherwood is attending the
Christian Endeavor Convention at
Waterbury today.
The trustee of the insolvent estate of
J. Arthur Pinneo will exhibit his ac-
count in the N orWalk Probate Court,
October 12, at 2 p. m.
Miss Edith Whitney of Connecticut
avenue, is visiting in Bridgeport. ,
'J. C. Hawkins, of Seaside place, will
entertain the teachers of the East ave
nue Methodist Episcopal church, Fri
day night.
Hubert Pierce, hospital steward of
the Third Regiment, Connecticut Vol-
unteers, is home on a furlough.
The Twin City Wheelmen held a
smoker last night in their club rooms
on Washington street.
Invitations are out for the Ladies
Night, Oct. 13th, at the Uncas Tribe,
I. O. R. M. lodge rooms.
Mrs. F. C. Bulkley, of Washington,
D. C., is visiting her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Wilcox, of West street.
Jesse A. Hopson the violinist has
commenced instruction at the semi-
nary, Rye, N. Y. '
Miss Tillie Benedict of Ridgefield,
has re-entered Miss Baird’s Institute
for another year’s course of study.
Miss Mary Cunningham of South
Norwalk has added a $50 contribution
to the“ Hospital fund.
Willis Selleck is rapidly recovering
from his recent illness.
Mrs. Emily L. Ely who has been
quite seriously ill at her
Belden place is convalescent. .
.Henry Morehouse has 8011 his resi-
dence on Myrtle avenue, Eist Nor-
walk.
‘ A. R. Benelict of Union Park, is on
the sick list.
home on .
A BIG BLAZE.
Charles Sherwood’s Barn
Struck By Lightning.
Burned-to the Ground Wilhlall of its
cuntents.
Lightning struck a barn owned by
Charles Sherwood in Greens Farms last
evening and set it on fire. Mr. Sher-
wood and his neighbors worked hard to
save the building and its contents, but:
it was of no avail. The barn was filled
with hay and straw and made a fierce
fire, the heat being so intense that ”it
‘was imp0351ble to save any of thelcon-
tents.
The only things saved were a horse
and wagon which were gotten out
when the fire first started. Both the
Pequot and Southport Fire depart-
ments were at their houses waiting to
be called out but as the fire was out of
both diaricts, neither company took
their apparatus out. The flames could
be seen as far as N orwalk and Bridge-
port. The damage is estimated at $500;
partially insured.
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Skipped.
Carl- May and Gus Frank, two New
York men, skipped a board bill at the
Golden Hill hotel, as well as a livery
bill at Bronson & Keenan’s livery sta-
ble in Brdigeport, Monday. A horse
and buggy that had been engaged by
them was left at. New Canaan yester-
day.
Anusenenrs.
Joshua Simpkins.
The sensational rural comedy drama,
”Joshua Simpkins, ”will be produced at
Hoyt’s Theatre, Thursday, Oct. 6th.
The play contains an interesting and
intelligible plot, but it is not allowed
to interfere with the fun, which is said
to be' 1n abundance. Du1 ing the mo of
the play some startling scenes and
situations are seen, principal of which
may be said to be the country saw mill.
in the third act, shown in complete
operation cutting up real timber. The
saw used is the genuine article, same
as used in large country saw mills. An
excellent band and orchestra accom-
pany this attraction. The band will
parade at noon when some good music
may be looked for.
“A Virginia Courtship.”
A great many people are looking for-
ward with pleasurable anticipation to
at the Hyperion theatre, New Haven,
on Saturday evening in his, latest
comedy, “A Virginia Courtship,” and
it is credited with being a charming
play, telling an entertaining story of
life in Virginia, during the early part
of the century. The company that is
to be seen in the comedian’ s support is
made up of a number of prominent
people.
There was a large audience at the
Hyperion, last evening, to see Charles
Frohman’s production, “The White
Heather.” It was finely presented and
the costumes were elegant.
Norwalkers desiring to attend the
Hyperion can take the 6:27 train from
South Norwalk and return on the 11:50
from New Haven.
Captured a Thief.
Andrew Bannock was arrested yes-
terday by Constables Morehouse and
Hall on the charge of the theft of an
overcoat and gold watch chain from
Edward Bradley, ‘of West sNorwalk.
He was placed in the Smith street sta-
tion-house, and will be given a hearing
in Town Court, this afternoon. '
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. Speaking Circle.
The Speaking Circle of the Norwalk
Baptist church met at the home of
Mrs. J. M. Benedict on West Main
street yesterday afternoon. Among
those present we1e ex-l-‘astor Robbins
and wife. A light collation was serv-
ed.
THAT JOYFUL FEELING
With the exhilarating sense of renew-
ed health and strength. and internal
cleanliness, which follows the use of
who have not progressed beyond the
old-time medicines anl the cheap
substitutes sometimes ofieredtbut never
accepted by the well informed. Buy
the genuine. Manufactured by the
California. Fig Syrup Co.
The Weather.
Rain tonight; clearing and cooler
{Thursday
the engagement of William H. Crane“
Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few '
DANBURYV FAIB opens!
First Day’s Attendance Goudf CtnSider-l,
ing Weather.
Bicycle 1acing Was the featuie yes-
terday at the Danbury fair. It was the
opening day and notwithstanding the
threatening weather, fully 3,000 people
were present. ‘ The bicycle. events re-.
sulted: . _ .-
One mile 2:40 class, amateur—Won
by W. S. Fenn, Bristol; W. Olund,
New Britain, second; R. W. Faucett,
Stamford, third. Time, 2:23 1-2.
Half-mile handicap—Won by E. C.
Hausman, New Haven (scratch); W.
Olund, New Britain,(60 yards) second;
George H. Collett. New Haven
(scratch) third; J. P. Jackson, New Ha-
ven, (25 yards) fourth. Time, 1:02
Mile open—Won by George H. 001- ;
lett; E. C. Hausman, second: H. E.
Dickerman, Waterbury, third. Time.
2:28
Mile handicap, professional4—Wo'n by
Frank J. Dreher, Toledo, (110 yards);
Oscar Hedstrom, Middletownk '(80
yards) second; C. Hatfield, Newark,(50 1
yards) third. Time, 2:00 1-5
Mile open, professiOnal—Won by Tom
Butler, Cambridge, Mass; Watson
Coleman, Springfield, second; Frank J.
D-reher, Toledo, third. Time 2:08 4-5.
Half mile Open, professional—Won
by Tom Butler; J. L. Decker, Ashley
Falls, Mass, second; C. R. Coulter,
Toledo, third. Time, 1:06 1-5
H. E. Dickerman of Waterbury, in a
trial against the half-mile record, un—v
paced, flying start, lowered it from
1:00 2-5 to 59 seconds.
The Tweedy cottage at Bell Island
has been closed.
The Arion Singing society will hold‘
its first dance of the season on Monday
evening next.
Mrs. M. A. Solman’s, of South Nor-
walk, is in Derby for a. couple of days
engaged in the sad work of dismantling
the home of her ihother, the late Mrs.
Mary J. Hotch_kiss.+Ansonia Sentinel.
Corporal Howard Elbomer of Camp
Meade, Middletdwn, Pa. attended the
funeral of his grandfather at Wilton
Sunday.
Th°c contemplated organ recital at
the First Methodist church takes place
to-night.
Arthur D. Ferris of South Norwalk,
spent Tuesday at the‘Danbury Fair.
Mrs. John Manning has purchased
the Norwalk Hand Laundry business
on Water street.
Mrs. Edward Brennan who suffered
a slight stroke of paralysis some days
since is reported as slowly improving.
The Consolidated pay-car made its
usual Wednesday visit in town today.
Attorney Ferris paid a flying visit to
Wilton, yesterday.
Charles A. Burr has been appointed
truant officer by the board of selectmen.
The case ofF. M. Tweddle vs. J. J.
Hanlon et. al. went over in the Su--
perioficourt this morning, until next
week
Officer William Pennington is taking
a week’s vacation.
Among those registered at the N or-
walk hotel this morning were, W. -H.'
Clayton, Boston; J. J. Stone, New Ela-
ven; James Cameron, New York W.
R Ford, Bridgeport; J. ‘A. Hocking
and J. W. Stone of New Haven.
Mrs. George Keeler of East Norwalk,
is visiting her son George T. Burwell _
at New Haven. ,
The escalop boat is at the Washington
st1 eet bridge and the“ fish in the waters
thereabouts are enjoyinga feast of un-
hooked bait. .
John Warren has purchased the Ed-
ward Sherwood laundry‘route.
—Twn Rambler bicycles left. To be
closed out at $40 each. J. T. Prowitt,
45 Main street, Norwalk. 0 3. 6t.
The annual fair and supper of the
MayflowerHook&Ladder company com-
mences on the 24th.
The St. Joseph s fair at Music hall
closed last mght after a season of pI os-
peIity.
Post-oflice clerk Charles J. PIescott
has gone to Long Island for. a two weeks’ - _
VlSIE.
The N Orwalk tizycle riders did not.
succeed in‘capturing any prizes in the
bicycle races at the Danbury fair yes-
terday .
Norwalk Chronicler