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What Does it Mean?
Theinomination of Mr.
Light for representative by the
Democrats, at South Norwalk last
night, has aroused grave suspicion
at this end of the town, I
Mr. Light had
placed in nomination by the Repub-
licans, and his endorsement by the
Democrats evidently means inore
than is seen on the surface.
The speech of Mr. R. H. Golden,
the Democratic town committee-
man, at last night’s caucus in advo-
eating Mr. Light’s nomination, indi-
cates between the lines that some-
thing beyond the ordinary “is up,”
Mr. Golden is a Democrat without
love for the Republican party;
therefore, his strong advocacy of
Mr. Light, means something,
In Mr. Golden’s speech appears
this-"sentence: “ TVe shall possibly
need some legislation in the inter-
est ‘of the city from the next Legis-
lature; therefore, in view of these
facts, will it not be proper to 110m—
nate or indorse ”the nomination of
Mr. Light?”
As Mr. Golden in his opening
said, “One thing is certain, who-
ever we nominate as a party candi-
date will be beaten,” his following
sentence quoted above is superflu-
ous, as Mr. Light, according to Mr.
Golden’s statement, would be elect-
ed anyhow, having already been
nominated by the Republicans.
The belief is general at this end
of the town, that Mr. Light’s nomi‘
nation by the Democrats means that
Mr. Golden and his followers pro-
pose to defeat, if possible, Mr. J.
Belden Hurlbutt, the Republican
nominee in this district.
Mr. Clarence Osborn,
cratic nominee at this end of the
town, has stated publicly that he
will not allow. his name to be used
if Mr. Light’s name is not with-
drawn. This action of Mr. Osborn
is entirely proper, and if Mr. Light
already been
is to be the Democratic nominee at
South N orwalk, Mr. Osborn should
resign and the Democratic commit-
tee place Mr. Hurlbutt’s
the Democratic ticket in this dis-
trict and thus dislodge the coon in
Mr. Golden’s woodpilc.
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Fatal Fire.
Thomas Guinan, aged40, an employe
of John McNamus, a. tinner, was burn-
ed to death yesterday morning in a fire
which broke out in A. H. Tillinghast’s
grocery store on Main street, Hartford.
Guinan was engaged in relining a big
oil tank. A fire pot upset. and the burn-
ing oil came in contact with some in-
flammable material on the outside.
The firemen had a stubborn blaze to
fight in the cellar and did not recover
the body until half an hour later.
Tillinghast’s loss by the fire is thought
to be about $3,000, partly insured.
Freight Car Derailed.
A car truck on a freight train on the
New York division broke between
West Haven and Woodmont yesterday
morning and a. car dropped off the
track. The train ran until the Lamber-
ton street bridge in New Haven was
reached, when the damaged car was
derailed. The wrecking train soon
cleared the tract.
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Supper and Concert. 0
The Congregational church, Norwalk,
will give a supper Tuesday evening,
Nov. 15, to be served in their chapel.
The grand concert spoken of prev1ous-
1y will be given Wednesday evening,
the 16th.
Thls promises to be a fine aflair as
talent of a high order has been secur-p
ed. .
Struck By a Bridge.
" Arthur E. Daniels, 30 years old,
whose home was in Providence, and
was employed as head end brakeman
of train No. 117, Providence to New
London, was killed last night by being
struck by a bridge.
John H. .
the Demo— -
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‘BEADLV Krnosu
Miss Lizzie Weldon Will Lose
Her Life.
Used Oil to Hasten a Fire With Fatal
Results.
Miss Lizzie Weldon, of 49 Howe
street, Bridgeport. was probably fatally
burned last evening while applying
. kitchen
The accident occurred shortly
kerosene oil to a fire in her
stove.
after six o’clock.
her body was burned and her death is
momentarily expected at the Bridge-
A large portion of
port hospital where she is under medi-
cal care.
The victim of the accident is an
English woman about 45 years of age.
She emigrated to this country several
years ago with the Salts Textile Mfg.
Co. where she has been employed as a
weaver. She rented apartments in the
centre of the Howe block some t1me
ago and has resided alone. Last even-
ing she left the factory and arriving at
home, commenced to build a fire in
order to cook her evening meal.
Miss Weldon had a visit to make
after supper and she tried to hurry
She brought the fatal
kerosene oil into play to rush the fire.
matters along.
This was not resorted to until consider-
able trouble was experienced in getting
the wood to burn. As she held the can
the fire the flames suddenly
spread and reached to the deadly oil.
An explosion occurred and the blaze
ignited her clothing.
of the block heard the screams of the
frightened woman and rushed to her
aid. When found most of the clothing
was burned from her body and her
hair was all burned away.
The flames spread about the kitchen
and for a time it looked as if a big fire
OVBI‘
A11 alarm was sound-
ed from box 624, at the corner of East
When the de-
partment arrived a call had also been
It took but
a very short time to extinguish the
blaze. The dying woman was taken to
the Bridgeport hospital at once, where
life.
This all the physicians agreed was use-
would also result.
Main and Howe streets.
sent in for the ambulance.
an efiort was made to save her
less, but everything to prevent death
The damage to the block
was trifling. L
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Current Topics.
A young Michigan wife is accused
of feeding to her octogenarian hus-
band ground glass as a means of get-
ting at his bank account.
was done.
A Buffalo man is under arrest for
whipping his sister, having mistaken
her for his wife. Blunders will hap-
pen in the best regulated families.
There is something charming in the
fact that comet hunting goes on de-
spite war, blood and famine. What is
America to do with all-her comets?
“Everybody likes me. I have been
in office 27 years. My son is postmas-
ter and my son-in-law is a member cf
the legislature. Some member of the
family has been in oflice from the first. ”
This was the happy death-bed speech
of an Ohio patriot.
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Matinees This Week.
The Thomas E. Shea company will
play the “Sugar King” at the Matinee
performance in Hoyt’s Theatre to-day.
Mr. Shea plays two matinees only,
and the prices have always been the
same as evening, but Manager Hoyt
has pursuaded him to make the mat-N
inee prices 10 and 20 cents, with the ex- ‘
ception ofa few 30 cents seats which
maybe reserved at Plaisted’s or \Veed’s
to accommodate those who wish to
avoid the crowds. Children under 12
years may secure reserved seats with
their parents or gulriians for 10 cents.
Would Not Ordain Evans.
Richard R. Evans of Yale, a cousin
of “Fighting Bob” Evans, was to have
been ordained in the Redding Congre-
gational church Menday night. A
large congregation assembled. Dur-
ing the examination it was learned
that Mr. Evans’ views were contrary
to Congregational doctrines. The
council declined to ordain him and the
congregation was dismissed.
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—lee Morcngnta keep fitnelr namee
before the Public. An Advertisement
. «11 THE- GAZETTE will “1PM
Other residents .
WERE NEGLIGENT.
Judge Wheeler Scores the Selectmen in
the Poyvez Case.
The following is the full text of the
decision of Judge George W. Wheeler
in the case of Claude Poyvez vs. the
Town of Norwalk :
Finding of facts upon which judg-
ment was based :
1. On Sept. 11th, 1896, at about
8 pm, the plaintilf was crossing at, a
rapid walk the walk of the bridge
known as the Benedict Farm bridge,
be1ng a public highway much traveled
in said Nor walk. It was dark and he
did not notice any defect in said walk
which was covered with boards. 2.
When about 25 ft. from the southerly
end of said bridge the toe of his right
foot caught in a hole in a board in
said walk and he was thrown upon the
walk; a part of his foot remained
caught in said hole until the plaintiff
lifted it out of said hole.
3. As a result of said fall the plain-
tiff dislocated his right hip, broke his
left arm and sufierred other injuries
which caused him great pain, kept him
from his employment 'until about Jan.-
1897, and the break in his arm has
rendered the arm practically of little
use in doing manual work requiring
pulling and lifting. It is greatly im-
paired in power and motion and this
injury is permanent rendering ' the
plaintiff unable to pu1 sue his usual oc-
cupation in the shoe shop. ' ‘ ”"
' 4. This hole was palpable and dan;
gerous to travelers upon the walk, and
rendered the bridge defective.
5. The plaintiflf was in ignorance of
the existence of said hole, and exerCis.
ed due care, and his injuries in no wise
resulted from his own negligence.
6. The walk of the bridge had been
defective, and out of repair for a long
time, many people had caught their
feet in holes upon said bridge, its
boa1ds we1e 0'1 eatly worn, thin and
loose and rotten, so that people- walk-
ing upon the walk were in constant
danger of going through the boards org,
catching thei1 feet and falling.
The hole th1ough which the plaintiff
fell had existed for probably a week or
two, and it resulted from the condi-
tion of the walk as described. The
board in which the hole was had been
in a defective and dangerous condition
for several months.
7. This defective condition of the
walk was open, palpable and notorious
and the Selectmen ought to have had
ample knowledge of its condition.
8. The Selectmen were negligent in
not knowmg of the condition of the
walk, and the injury resulted because
of their negligence in permitting the
walk to remain in this defective condi-
tion.
9. Judgment ‘ is rendered for ' the
plaintiff to recover of defendant $1,400
and costs. GEO. W. WHEELER, J.
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Took a 'Tumble.
Frank N. Ferris is going lame to-day
all of which is credited to his bicycle.
Last evening he wheeled home with a
smile on his face that would open an
oyster. His little three year old was
ready to greet him as he rode into the
yard. Suddenly Frank took a header
and turning a somersault landed broad-
side on a tricycle, sustaining a scrap-
ing of cuticle on his left leg and a
severe strain to his right ankle. As he
limped away his httle boy lentvuplomb
to the situation by saying “Papa why
don’t you have crutches ‘9” Frank said
nothing and went into the house and
had his injuries cared for.
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Counly Out of Debt.
The county debt of Tolland county
which Was $21,000 a year ago has now
been all paid and there is a balance in
the hands of the county treasurer. The
county commissioners met in Tolland
yesterday, and paid the last remaining
poztion of the debt. They will r-ec
ommend to the next legislatuie that
no county tax be levied for the next
two y.ears
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The Chief After Tautogs.
Chief Bradley, Sergeant Morehouse,
Caterer Fred Austin and all around
fisherman George Raymond started
out at an elrly hour this morning after
black-fish, but owing to a strong south-
west wind the party returned to wait
for more favorable weather.‘
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A Vctera'n’s Death.
Dr. George Bronson died at his
home in Danbury on Monday in his
seventy-fifth year. He served in the
war of the rebellion as hospital steward
of the Eleventh Connecticut volun-
teers, enlisting in Company A, at
Danbury, October 19, 1861, and was
honorably discharged December 21,
1865, having served four years and
two months. '
A SURPRISE PARTY.
South Norwalk Democrats
:Nominate John H. Light
’ tor Representative".
Adiiocated by R. H. Golden and Several
3 Other Politicians.
7A surprise party was held at Arion
hall last evening under the guise of a
Democratic caucus of the second vot-
ing district of the Town of N orwalk.
fix-sheriff Christian Swartz acted as
chairman and Wilfred Bodwell as
secretary.
‘ _There were about twenty voters
present, and the business before the
meeting went through as though cut
and dried.
Mr. R. H. Golden was recognized by
the chair, and sprang the “surprise.”
It. was the presentation of the name of
J ohn H. Light, the Republican nominee
for representative, asa like representa-
tive on the Democratic ticket.
ip-In presenting Mr. Light’s name Mr.
Golden said, “One thing is certain, who.
ever we nominate as a party candidate
will be beaten. The Republicans claim
that they will roll up a majority of six
or seven hundred; and when we consider
that theyhad an average majority, in
the town election on a small vote of
four hundred and fifty, their claim
seems to be well founded. We ought
to be as anxious as the republicans to
have South. Norwalk well represented
in the Legislature. They have made a.
strong nominatibn. Mr. Light, is as
well qualified to represent this city in
the Legislature as any man living. He
has been city attorney for a good many
years under both administ1ations, and
is the author of the present city cha1-
ter, and every one knows that Mr.
Light never allowed party principles or
advantage to influence his counsel or
conduct as a public officer.
I have often heard this said by Dem-
ocratic mayors and councilman, and I
can affirm its truth from my own ex-
perience as mayor and'councilman. We
shall possibly need some legislation in
the interest of the city from the next
Legislature; therefore, in view of these
facts, will it not be proper to nominate
or endorse the nomination of Mr.
Light ‘9 It will be a well deserved com-
pliment from his fellow citizens in the
Democratic party of this city, and I am
sure that in the performance of his du-
ties at Hartford he will know neither
Democrat nor Republican, but his fel--
low citizens of this town. And, fur
thermore, this will make Mr. Light the
representative of the whole people in a
way that cannot be mistaken.”
Messrs. John McMahon and Abla-
thar Blanchard spoke in favor of Mr.
Light and he was appointed by accla-
nation.
The following gentlemen were nom-
inated by acclamation as justices of
Col. Leslie Smith, J. J.
and Edward
the perice:
Cuneo, Thomas Coles
Barrett.
The meeting then adjourned.
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Report of State Treasurer.
The annual report of State Treasurer
er Grosvenor was issued yesterday. It
contains the detailed statement of the
receipts of the state for the fiscal year
ended September 30 and shows the
improved and encohraging condition
of the state finances. The total state
debt, less civil list funds in the treas-
ury, is $2,776,208.86. The treasurer
again calls attention to the fact that
no provision has been made for pay-
ing $1,500,000 bonds maturing Janu-
ary 1 1903. The treasurer says that
a large pirt of the issue should be
paid from surplus revenue, if not the
whole amount. He protests against
he reissue of any considerable part
of tlese bonds. For the first time
since 1892 the receipts have eitceeded
the expenses. The excess the past
year was $340,863.64. Add to this the
sum of $175,000 to be received from
the United States government and the
excess of receipts ov.r expenses will
be over $500,000.
The Weather.
Fair to-n1ght and Thursday; coolir
} Thursday.
SUICIDE IN NEWTOWN.
Town Charge Ends His Life by Hanging.
Wilham Hoffmeyer, a well known
character residing in the Hawleyville
district, committed suicide late yester-
day afternoon by hanging. He was a
town charge and was being boarded by
Mrs. Baldwin. The woman left home
in the afternoon to go ‘to the center and
during her absence Hoffmeyer hanged
himself.
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The Gazette Wonders.
If a perusal of candidate Morgan’s
South N orwalk speech throws any light
on the 16 to 1 question.
Why candidate Richardson expects a
rousing vote.
If the first and second districts ex-
pect to continue their cut-throat pol-
icy at the coming election.
Why the telephone companyjdid not
dig up West avenue earlier in the year.
If ex-mayor Hubbell will leave his
southern'home before casting his first
vote in that section. ~
Why both political parties claim New
York. ‘
‘If the Democrats really expect” to
elect any of their cand1dates this year.
When the lock 0n the Yacht club
house will be broken open.
If candidate Keeler has not a “dead
cinch ” on the senatorial chair.
Why saloon-keeper Rosenthal left
town. .
If a license will be granted on‘Frank-
lin avenue.
If Rosenthal’s bondsman will know
better next time. _
If Clarence Osborn will allow him-
self to be made acats-paw of to oblige
South Norwalk politicians with an axe
to grind.
What selectman Merrill knows about
the nomination of Mr. Light by the
Democrats. -
If both political parties are not in
need of new managers.
Why well known Republicans have
accepted money to work for a Democrat
on election day.
Stamford Church Consecrated
The consecration of St.John’s Episco-
pal church Stamford,took place Friday
morning, the . services beginning at
10:30. About 40 members of the clergy
from various parts of the diocese were
present and the services were conduct-
ed by Bishop CoadjutorRev.Chauncey
Brewster.
The sermon was preached by BishOp
Potter, of New York. Bishop Nichols,
of California, was also present. Dur-
ing the services a tablet of bronze and
marble was placed on the walls of the
church in memory of the late Rev. Dr.
William Tatlock, who as rector of the
church planned and attended to the
building of the new edifice.
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A Golden Opportunity.
Golden opportunities do not Often
present themselves, so when they do we
should be alert to seize them. The
weak and ailing, the vigorless and de-
vitalized, those who from ignorance or
foolishness are 1n miserable health,
will find a golden opportunity in being
able to consult Dr. Greene, 35 West
14th St., New York City, the distin-
guished specialist free, by letter or
otherwise. Dr. Gieene has an enor-
mous practice, a wide expeiience and
is the most successful physician in our-
ing disease in this country. If you
want to be well, if you want to feel the
vigor of life and to experience happi-
ness, write to Dr. Greene to-day about
your case. He 15 known all ove1 the
weild as the pr'op1ietor of that most
wonderful medicine, D1. Green’s
Nervura blood and nerve remedy.
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The Stamford Murder.
Coroner Doten, of Bridgeport, on
Tuesday began an inquest into the
death of Filomina Createuro, the
Italian who is alleged to have been
murdered in Stamford Sunday night
by a fellow countryman, Salvatore
Zacearo. The testimony taken was
unimportant, and the inquest was
continued until Sat-urday.
A story isgoing the rounds in the
Stamford Italian colony to the effect
that the cause of the shooting was
jealousy, it being alleged that both
men were paying attentions to the
same young woman.
brought out at the inquest, however.
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The Ledger Monthly for November.
The initial number of the Ledger
Monthly comes to us in an Autumn
cover of very great beauty. A wistful,
dreamy, beautiful woman looks out 'of a_
network of leaves in the brilliant colors
of the October landscape. It is a sym-
bolical picture of the American Au-
tumn, characteristic in color, form and
expression. Rarely has anythihg more
beautiful, appeared in thepopular art
‘ of to-day.
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This fact was not '
NANCY TO RETURN.
Detective Cronan Will Leave London With»
Prisoner November I2.
A London despatch says. Dr. Nancy
Guilford, the midwife of B1idgeport,
whose extradition to the United States,
on the charge of murder in the second
degree, in connection with the death
of Emma Gill, the victim of the Yel-
low Mill tragedy has been granted,
will sail for New York on N ov. 12 in
custody of Detective Cronan of the
Bridgeport police. 9
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‘Wilton.
Azuba J ., wife of Gilbert Scofield
died at her home in this place on Sat-
urday after a long illness,aged 31 years.
The funeral services were held from
the Congregational church on Tuesday
afternoon. Her "husband and three
children survive her.,
Mortimer Rittenburg, and Miss J es
513 Rittenburg, who have been the
guests of John L. Davis, the past week
returned to Chanango Forks, N. Y., on
Monday.
Chauncey Hurd, of New York, has
been visiting his parents in this place.
Mrs. D. D. Telford, and E. S. 'Fitch
of New York, were the guests of D. S
Ogden on Sunday.
Do not forget the Chrysanthemum
sale for the benefit of the Wilton Li-
brary association at the Library rooms,
on Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. A. W. Merwin has returned
from a week’s stay in Brooklyn.
Harold Betts of Stevens’ Institute,
enjoyed a short vacation on Saturday
and Sunday at his home in this place.
Mrs. Charles E. Mann is Visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Albert Slack of Brook-
lyn.
O.L. Bassett has been entertaining a
number of.out of town sportsmen, who
have exhibited several fine bags of
game, shot in this vicinity.
Miss Corneha Raymond of N orwalk,
was visiting friends in tOWn last week.
Mrs.- Herman L. Riggs of Palmyra,
N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. Stephen
Thayer.
The death of Clarence Davenport, of
typhoid fever, while serving with his
regiment in Porto Rice, has caused
genuine sorrow, in this place where he
passed his boyhood. The sympathy of
their many friends here is extended to
extended to his parents, Rev. and Mrs.
John G. Davenport of Waterbury, in
their great sorrow.
Attached.
A portion of the stock of Emil Rosen-
thal, the Mam street liquor dealer who
has decided to go out of business in
Norwalk, was attached yesterday by
Constable Hunt on complaint of Noah
Wood. Mr. Woodis a bondsman to
the amount of $200 for Rosenthalin the
case of State vs. Rosenthal and took
this step to protect himself, it being
understood that Rosenthal proposed
leaving the state.
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,, Prize Winners.
The St. Mary’s fair at the Ope1a
House Assembly rooms was well at‘ '
tended last evening. The affair
promises well as to success and will be
continued for several nights. The door
prize winners last night were, Annie
Arndt, whip; Willie Skidd, IO lbs.
beef; Willie Riley, order for teeth filling
of gold; Martin Slattery, bag of flour;
Mary Hamilton. potatoes; George Cros-
by. box of cigars.
Crosswalkers Dine.
The South Norwalk Crosswalk club
to the number of fourteen enjoyed a.
game supper at Beck's, last evening.
The club had early in the day gobbled
up all the game in sight, to say nothing
of the purchase of several hundred
weight of fish, clams, etc. It was a
late hourwhen the feasters scooted for
home.
A Chance for Norwalk.
In another part of to-day’s paper ap-
pears the advertisement of the County
commissioners for bids for the erection
of the new County Court House in Dan~
bury.
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Prohibition Bally.
Hon. E. 0. Steele, " the prohibition
candidate for governor, will make an
address in St. Peter’s church, South
N orwalk on Friday evening.
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Fire Companies Meet.
The several fire companies met last ~
evening and transacted business. After
9business of a routine order the fire
fighters indulged in refreshments.
—Ladies! call at the New York Milli-
nery on Main street and surprise your-
self at the bargains olfe1ed.
Norwalk Chronicler