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NORWA 1.x, CONN.,"TUES DAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 1,1898.
To Get Customers-.Aa; I I
' 'vertise in Their Favor.
-ite Paper, THE EVEN.
ING GAZETTE! ' 1"
ERIoE 011E CENT.
A HUT lithlWE’ EN.
The Youngsters .Gelehrate
the Same to Their Great-
est Bent.
Masked They Relieve Hinges of Their
Burdens and Test the Wires ‘
on Door Bells.
All Hallowe’en was celebrated by
the youngsters in,the usual fdrm’ last
night. Not as their grandparents did,
but with equal ardor, and in a more,
perhaps, destructive manner, their
“tricks ” so called being more up to
date, as one of the youngsters express-
ed it. .
The up-to-date idea of the celebraters
was to unhinge gates, move signs, etc.
In fact everything movable that came
underneath their notice was, so to speak
trahsplanted.
This was especially noticeable at
Miss Baird’s school. One of the gates
was placed on the front piazza, another
‘ hoisted into a. tree and a third made to
ornament the Armory. "
Similar tricks were played all over
Occasionally the .celebraters
were disapppinted by their elders
who, early in the evening unhinged
their gates and placed them in the cel-
lar or garret for safekeeping.
For this disappointment the young-
sters satisfied their idea of fun by
decorating the piazzas with cabbages,
turnips and other samples of vegeta-
tion. .
The fever at Rowayton
virulent type inasmuch that noise seem-
en to be goal. The school bell was
twanged with a vengeance that threat-
ened the collapse of the clapper.
In fact in every part of the town it
was an assured fabt that all Hallowe’en
was being observed according to a
mixed idea as to the proper celebration
of the same.
So far. as the reporter
damage done,while tantalizing,is not of
was of a.
learns the
monetary consideration.
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Fought Kid McCoy a Draw.
The match between Dick O’Bri‘en of
Boston, and Dan Murphy of Water-
bury, which will be the star attraction
of the Palace A. C.. a new oranization
in Bridgeport, with Al Woods, match-
maker, will take place at Madison hall,
Thursday evening, November 3. It will
be a 20-round affair for the middle-
.weigbt championship of New England.
O’Brien is the only man in this country
who can claim a 25-round draw with
Kid McCoy, the coming heavy-weight
champion. Murphy met O’Brien in
Waterbury last winter and after 20 of
the hardest rounds ever fought in New
England, O’Brien was given the de-
cision. Murphy claims that he was
not in the best of shape at the time and
thinks he can reverse the decision at
the coming contest.
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Amos R. Eno’s Estate.
Charles D. O’Connell, appointed to
appraise the property of the late Amos
R. Eno. has made a report to the sur-
rogate in New York. Mr. Eno died on
February 2lst last. The value of his
estate was estimated at $20,000,000. By
his will he left the bulk of his fortune
to his children and grandchildren and
made charitable bequests. The lawyers
in charge of the estate placed the value
of the real estate at $1,000,000 and “ up
ward.” The appraiser has fixed the
value of the perSOnal estate at $5,609,-
372. The expenses of the administra-
tion of the estateare put at $50,000, and
the commissioners of executors at $168,-
851. The appraiser states that the real
estate left by Mr. Eno will be sufficient
- to pay all the legacies in full, including
those of $150,000 to the chamber of
commerce and $50,000 to Amherst
College:
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Rev. D_.r Riker, who has passed the
summer with friends 1n Norwalk, has
returned to his home in Port Chestn-
N. Y.,
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mitchell, who
have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. F.
Bucknam, have returned to their home
in.Ellenville, N. Y.,
Allen Burritt Downs, of Lebanon, N.
H.. and his sister Mrs. Daniel Dur-
kec areguests of Mrs. Harriet A. Dic-
kcrman, , High street, South-Norwalk.
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1111113 agrarian.
Papers issued. by Governor
Cooke This Morning.
The Supreme Court Will Hear the Case
To-Day.
Governor Cooke this morning grant-
ed a reprieve for Benjamin R. \Villis,
who was sentenced to be hanged at the
state prision early Friday morning for
the murder of David S. R. Lambert of
Wilton.
Governor Cook reprived Willis until
such time as his case can be decided by
the supreme court, which sits in Bridge-
port, to-day. V .
Thé reprieve was recommended by
the Hon. state’s
attorney for Fairfield county.
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A CAKE WALK.
Samuel Fessenden,
Walkers Win Some
Prizes.
Some Graceful
There was a large attendance at the
ball and cake walk given by the Brick
Pavers at Arion hall, South Norwalk
last night,and it proved a very success-
ful affair.
The graceful movements of the par-
ticipants in the cake walk were, watch
ed with much interest by a large
audience.-
The prize winners were»: First prize,
gold ring, William Hamilton andMiss
Lucy Price; ' second prize, $2, John
Showell and Lizzie Talbot; third prize,
cake, Allen Springstein and Lulu
Hawkins. The winners in the Trilby
walk Were; first, William and Effie
Thonsen; second, Harry Hammond and
Lucy Knapp; third, Lizzie Talbot and
John Showell; Svec’s orchestra fur-
nished music.
St. Mary’s Fair. ,
The attendance at tile St. Mary’s fair
last evening, was fairly good. The
door prizes as one on Saturday evening
were:
Ham, William Cahill: bag of flour,
Edward Burke, VVestport; bag of pota-
toes, Edward Bulger; order for a felt
hat, Fred Powell; box of cigars, Joseph
McGovern; load of wood, Miss Frances
Beers.
Monday evening, Mrs. M. Ratchford,
$1 worth of laundry; Miss McNerney,
sweet potatoes; Josie Eagan, ham; E.
Slattery, bag of flour; E. Clune, um-
brella'.
Will Move.
The Rosenthal saloon on Main street
is moving out, and presumably to quar-
ters more attractive. Mr. Roscnthal
has been in town but a short time
but long enough to recognize the fact
that it is not safe to conduct a business
that conflicts with the law.
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Keneally Nominated.
At the Republican representative
caucus held in Stamford last night
Attorney Michael Keneally was nom-
inated for representative from Stam-
ford, and Dr. Watson E. Rice was
chosen for the second place- on the,
ticket. '
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Death of Aaron Olmstead.
Aaron Olmstead died at his home in
Cranbury, this morning. inthe 83d year
of his age. The funeral will be attend-
ed from the Cranbury chapel, Thurs-
day afternoon.
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Sat on the Track.
Harry Mendelsohn,aWaterbury tailor
was instantly killed by the 9:01 accom-
modation train for New York yesterday
morning while sitting on the railroad
track near Stratford.
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Dropped Dead.
Amzi Lockwood, who for fifty years
has carried on a bl'acksmith’s shop in
Westport, dropped dead inshis yard,
in that town, last evening, while rak-
ing leaves.
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Rev. A. S. Kavanagh gave the third
of nisseries of talks on Methodism
in the First Methodist church last
night.
The Progressive club will meet to
night and arrange for an increase in
the club’s treasury.
Work on the building of the Tele-
phone cdnduit on West avenue is
rapidly progressing. The excavations
are being made near Elmenworth, and
nearly opposite the Armory.
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Dr. Nancy 'Guilford Won’t
Come Back Without
a Contest.
Will Make a Bitter Fight.
Superintendent
Capt. Arnold. of the Bridgeport police,
Monday morning received a letter from
Detective Edward Cronin, who was
Gill. The letter was dated Oct. 21.
Detective Cronin says he and Mrs.
Hill had a very pleasant trip. He ar-
American Embassy.
very kindly.
Mrs. Guilford’s case was to be called
before the court the 24th.
law no one is allowed to visit her With--
out an order from the court, and not
then if a witness. ‘ , .
Mrs. Guilford had but $10 in money
when arrested, but had a number of
valuable diamonds.
In the letter he speaks of a reporter
calling upon Inspector Freest and in-'
forming him that he knew Dr.. Guil-
ford and asking what he should do if
he saw her. The inspector replied:
“You will do two years’ time if you
interfere in this case in any way what-
ever. ,
There isnt no time meion'ed for his
coming home other than that he will
have .to wait for fifteen days after the
order of the court is granted. He
thinks Mrs. Quilford’s council will
make a bitter fight against the charge
of second degree murder, as it is not
recognized by English law.
Wilton.
An even hundred good republicans
assembled at the town hall Saturday
evening to nominate a candidate for
representative and one of the most. en-
thusiastic meetings held in many years
was the result. H. E. Chichester was
the chairman, and H. D. Benedict,
clerk. The result of the informal bal-
lot was, George F. Brown, 61; Ernest
C. Ruscoe, 26; Scattering 8; Total 95.
G. W. Ogden immediately took the
floor, and as Mr. Ruscoe’s representa-
tive withdrew his vote in favor of Mr.
Brown, and mOVed to make the nomi-
nation unanimous. The motion was
carried with a storm of cheers, and the
candidate in a short speech thanked
all for the honor conferred upon him
and proposed three cheers for Mr. Rus-
coe which were given wlth a will.
Prof. Edward Olmstead moved that
a vote be passed endorsing the services
of Hon. Joseph R. Hawley, and recom-
mending that he be his own successor:
in the United States senate and that a.
copy of the vote be handed to our can-
didate for representative. Seconded by
Prof. Strong Comstock. R. W. Keeler
opposed the motion on the grounds that
it “ was tying the hands of our Repre-
sentative.” Professor Olmstead then
explained that his motion was intended
only to show the views of the caucus,
and was not in any way intended to
bind the candidate in case of his elec-
tion,and the motipn passed. A resolution
to that effect was passed. Prof. Strong
Comstock was called upon for “A good
old fashioned republican speech” and
quickly proved that he could deliver
the article at short notice. R W.
Keeler, G. W. Ogden and others fol;
. lowed with short speeches and the
meeting broke up with everybody sat-
isfied and a determination to keep
things moving until election day.
George F. Brown, the nominee fur
representative, is the present town
treasurer, a position which he has
filled for several years. He is number--
ed among the younger republicans and
is popular throughout the town is sure
to poll the full party strength, and if
elected make a representative that will
be an honor to the town.
The following were nominated for
justices of the peace, Ezra P. Bennett,
Louis Seibev, Josran Gilbert, H. F.
Chichester, l“. D. Benedict and U. W.
Knapp. . . '
Miss Eva L. Ferris, of West street.
went to Auburudale, Mass, Saturday,
to-spenrl 1M0 Weeks atLasalle seminary
Detective Cronin Writes that Her Counsel"
Birmingham 'and1,;,
‘1. n which some of the “high guns” on
Bathe list for State offices were the lead-
sent to England to bring back the
fugitive, Dr. “ Nancy” Guilford, who,
is charged with the murder of Emma-3'
rived in London the day previous, and
at once presented his credentials to the; .1
He was treated _.._
At the time of writing he had not.
seen the prisoner, as under the English}
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Candidate Morgan and Others
Address the Meeting.
Mr. Richardson Said He Expected a Rous-
1. .. ing Vote.
‘ t A DemOcratic rally was held in Mus-
.c hall, South Norwalk, last evening,
ping speakers.
There was a large number of repre-
{d‘entative Democrats on the platform
.fiil’ho warmly applauded the speakers
from start to finish.
‘tMayor Bohannan presided and in-
.tpoduced as the first speaker, Daniel
Zash Morgan,of Bridgeport, the Demo-
atic candidate for Governor. ,
In his introductory remarks, Mr.
forgan traced his ancestors back to
the good old town of Norwalk, and
. identally mentioned that his grand-
” her was at 1est in St. Paul’s church-
rd in this city.
fHe lauded the different nominees on
the State ticket and spoke" of the
nominee for sheriff as being a careful
conscientious man, and as a man com-
manding the respect of all who knew
him. ' ,
He asked that a general support of
the entire ticket be given at the polls
in town and continuing said:
It is very gratifying to me to be so
cordially welcomed by you and to be
with you this evening. It is not my
purpose to occupy the time' of the
speakers who will address you on the
important issuespf the campaign. De-
mocracy is putting forth a. full, earnest
effort to secure greatly needed reforms
for the conduct of the State govern-
ment.
. While the statement can be made in
"it.“ few words that ‘the State officers
should, withoutquestion, be chosen by
a plurality vote ; that the larger towns
and cities should have and enjoy the
right to an increased representation in
the lower branch of the State legisla-
ture, and that the present representa-
tion of any town should not be decreased
yet these propositions will prove of
great moment, though they accord but
simple justiceto the citizens of Connec-
ticut if granted without further post-
ponement. The principle of home rule
should be recognized by our legislature
giving the cities laws to live under that
are equitable and just, instead of often-
times those that are undesirable to the
people, as a partisan legislature may
see fit to inflict on municipalities. If
the mysterious figures being given out
of the financial condition of the State
go on progressing. they may show be-
fore the campaign is over that the
State is out of debt.
The official Grand totals of the State
Treasurer showthat the funded debt of
1897 was $3,117,172.50
1898 2,776,208.86 '
a decrease of $ 340,96364.
How the decreased expenditure por-
tion of it was arrived at, I had .no de-
tails to carefully examine. The Nor-
wich Bulletin claims a decrease of $508,~
679.99 and the Bridgeport Standard
asserts that Congressman Hill claims a
decrease of $628,560.99; but the figures
of the State officials are as I have just
stated. As the indebtedness increased
yearly Jirom 1892 to more than $800000
it is hardly within the bounds of possi-
bilities that more than a limited reduc-
tion of our,debt from year to year can be
hoped for until more rigid economy has
been put in practice than prevails now.
Increased revenues from savings banks,
schools fund and such sources should
be used as the State’s money with the
greatest prudence.
The Democrats of the State are en-
deavoring to promote these reforms,
and the 1ndlcat10ns are that the voice
of the people will be pronounced by
their full vote in November. It is con-
fidently expected that Norwalk will
give her strong support to these im-
p01 tant issues.
I thank you for the attention accord-
ed me.”
The next speaker was Samuel Bassett,
candilate for Lieutenant Governor.
Mr. Bassett proved his affinity to N or-
walk and made a speech on pirty lines
that met with the approbltion of those
assembled .
The next speaker announced was the.
candidate for the shrievalty,~ Mr
Coughlin. His speech was 0.1 the line
of argumentttlve discussion as to the
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ck“
rights of an employee as against a
corporation or monopoly. He claimed
that the one was of divine origin and
the other the work of man, and illus
trated his theory 1n apt language, and
cited illustrations to bear out his
theory, which later on he claimed was
not a theory but a fact.
Finishing his remarks he
the success of the Democratic party
would make the country the better to
live' in and stand by and asked that all
Democrats stand by the party that stood
by them. I
M 1 Richardson, candidate for sena-
tor from this district, was the next,
speaker, and he in addition to his for;
mal introduction by the chair, made a.
said
self introductory address to the mem-
bers of the Democratic party and others
present. 1
He; said that he was keenly alive to
the responsibilities of the office for
which he had been placed by nomina-
tion. “I will make the business of the
district mine” he continued. “I was
born in Salem, Mass, known as the old
witch town, but you know me as a Con-
He gave-the yOung
men a dash of truth with a compliment
to the State by saying “ Young3men if
you know the right ypu will ,find \ituin.
this State.” And as an addenda, “ I am
sure of every Democratic vote but I
want some from the Republican party,” ,
necticut citizen. ”
and after telling a pretty little story ]
applicable to his position said, “I am ,beena
sure you will give me a rousing v0te.“
Mr. Homer S. Cummings, of Stam-
ford, was then introduced.
He spoke long and earnestly, bar-
ring a. few interruptions from the and-
ience which acted somewhat as a boom-
erang to the perpetrators.
He started in in a humorous way by
telling the story of how he was left
as a candidate for state oflice some
years ago, and then commenced today
the Republican party in true stump
speaker style. .
Among other things he" said? " If the
Republican procedure is followed we
will never be able to settle the conntry’si
affairs, asked
perhaps,wh y it was that the Republican
party was so anxious to cover. up its
former misdemeanors.
Incidentally he referred to the Demo-
cratic platform, and hopscotched to the
"Spanish
and ear castically,
war department and the
question and war in Cuba. .,
He claimed on the score of the lives
lost that the Republican 'party had
mismanaged all through.
Waxing strong in this line of argu-
ment he said, the inhumanity of the
war department had brought disgrace
on the country. A scandal as it were,
and that a commission to whitewash
the acts of President McKinley and his
cabinet.
“The President'is to blame if any‘
thing has gone wrong,” said Mr. Curr.-
mings.
A voice from the audience asked
“What has the Republican party
done?” .
"It hasn’t done anything,"
the speaker. -
Mr. Cummings said, "The glory of
the success of the war against Spain
belongs to no party,vbut to the peo-
ple. ”
He asserted that the main points
gained in the war were by Democrats,
replied
and cited names.»
terrupted, and there came a few hisses,
when he drifted off into New York state
politics, whereupon he remarked, re-
ferring to Col. Roosevelt, "‘DOn’t ever
hiss the man who led the charge up
He was again in-
’the hills of El Caney.”
He then gave a rap at McKinley, Al'-
ger, Hanna, etc., and to conclude the
list, Governor Cooke and "John H.
Light. .
, He claimed that Amerizan soldiers
were pleading for fo1d, and starvation
was threatened owing to. Republican)
incompetency and greed.
“We have, ’ he said, ‘ a. governor in
this state with moss on his feet.”
' ‘ The governor and the representa-
tives have crippled the stite militia,”
“The RepubliCan party is a party
that is to be dlS‘t‘edltJ‘O They are
lalways painting a r ii 150w ~1n l the pot? ,
‘ using Syrup. of Figs
of gold is at bothends of ,it.’.’ The
party had,he said, predicted prosperity,
never came.
he said, had time and time again made
up to. 'He also spoke at length on
the plurality “representation, and claim?
ed that a great wrong wasbeing done
to the voters at large: '
laws and used it to their own benefit.
He asked that. the people give their
vote to the Democratic party as in their
interest and gave them the graceful
Compliment, “If faithful to the memory
of Thomas Jefferson we will not only
be bette1 Democrats but better citi-
zens. ” . '
And then the band ,played and the
meeting closed.
AMUSEMENTS.
Man D’War’s Man
One of the finest pieces of drama ever
appearing on-the stage in this town'was
witnesse atJEont’s~ Theatre last night
in the “Man o’War’s Man.” Thomas
E. Shea as Capt; Jack Conway was
tion of the part was superb.
Testa as "Capt. Basilio Eavilando of
the Spanish Man 0’ War was also fine.
His furious hatred against America
and everything American was very ‘
realistic, so much so that ‘if it had 1101;
play, and had been a. reality,
cons1dering his sentiments, things
would not have gone so smoothly for
him. The scenery is a grand display ~
in mechanical effects and. the crowded
house was not slow in showing it’s
appreciation by vociferous applause
which g1 eeted the artists in all situa-
tions.
To-night the Man o’War’ 3 Man will
be given again. Nobody should miss
it. It is a timely play which appeals to
everyone and it is finely acted. ,
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The Weather.
Fair and warmer to-night; increasing
cloudiness Wednesday.
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'_AN lMPORTAN‘TI DIFFERENCE.
L To make it apparent to thousands, »
who think themselves ill, that they are
net afflicted with any disease, but that
the system simply needs cleansing, is to
bring comfort home to their hearts, as
a costiw'e condition is easily cured by
Manufactured by
the Califdrma Fig syrup Co. only and
sold by all d1 uggists.
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RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.
‘ -yM stic Cure ” for Rheumatism and.
Neuralgia r adically cures in 1 to 3 days.
Its action upon the svstem is remarkable
and mysteribus. It removes at once
the cause and the disease immediately
disappears. The first dose greatly ben-
efits. 75 cents. Sold by Edward P.
Weed, 38 Wall street, W. C. Baur, 55
Wall street, Drug gists, Norwalk.
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The marriage of, Miss Augusta F.
Bracken, of Livingston place, and
William T.
will take place at St. Mary 3 church
Thursday, REV 51.. M. O’Brien. pastor
of the Noroton chufch and brother of
the‘ groom, officiating.
To-day was celebrated asthe feast of,
All Saints in St. Joseph’s church.
Mass was. celebrated at 5:30 and 8 a. m.
The feast—of All Souls will be observed
011 Wednesday by "the celebration of
High Mass.
William Richardson has purchased ‘
the Hotchkiss property, on Cedar
street, through the J. M. Layton agency. ,.
Burns Won the Dinner. ‘
There is a" , story told ”pf Robert
in the town of, Ayr, and_"‘though still
young had attained more than a local
reputation as a poet. One .'day he
was passing" through the main street
of the town, and saw fwd strangers
sitting at one of the inn windows.
With idle curiosity he stopped to look
at them. Seeing him, and thinking
that the rustic might afford them some
amusement while waiting, the Strang-
ers called him in [and asked him to
dine with them. Burns treadily ‘ac—
cepted the invitation, and proved a
merry, entertaining guest.
Wihen dinner was nearly finished,
the strangers suggested that each
should try his hand at versemaking,
and that the one who failed to write a.
, rhyme.- should pay for the dinner. They
felt secure in the challenge, believing
.thait..their rustic gum} would pay for
thgmeal. The rhymes were written,
an Burns read the following: “I,
Johnny Peep, saw two sheep; the
w1ll.pay for their fleece, and I, Johny
Peep, go free.”1‘he strangers Elston—f
'lslimen't was great, and they both ex-
claimed: “W110 ace you? You must
be Robbie Burns. "
but it was not unlike the circus that, ~ .
" 'The Republican party” '.
promises none of which had been lived . : i
the leading spirit and his. 'impersona- J"
Henry {-
O’Brien of New Britain; a .
Burns in his youth. Burns was living .
He said that the Republican party ,~ " 0‘
had a cinch on the makingof thesState. . _.
5,: ‘
sheep saw me; half a crown. apiece , ~ -' ‘ ‘
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