_ i To. Get Customers Ad: ' . vertise in Their Favor= ite Paper,TflE EVEN= 1N6 GAZETTE! ette. Every Reader of THE EVENING GAZETTE is a‘Buyer. Give Them :1 Trial ! VOL. VIII. "No. 2012 NORWALK CONN ., THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 8,1898. PRICE ONE CENT. lllll IN DIIIIBUHI. The Big Hat Manufactory of John W. Greene & Co. __ A LOSS OF $150,000. Tank Containing Six hundred Gallons of Naptha Explodes With a Terrific Roar. DANBURY, Dec.8.—'TheéxtensiVe hat factory of John W. Greene & 00., one of the largest in the city, and which was located on the outskirts about a mile from the center, between Danbury and Bethel, was completely destroyed by fire shortly before 8 o’clock. last night. The loss will be upwards of $150,000; insurance, $110,000. ’ Four hundred- men are thrown out of employment, and 4,500 dozen hats in the rough are destroyed. It is one of ' the most serious fires that Danbury has experienced foralong time, but the firm hopes to continue business with- out delay if quarters can be secured. James Marshall of Fall River was a member of the concern. The fire was caused by a leak in the air pump con- nected with the gas plant that the com- .pany operated. An explosion resulted when the fire reached the 600 gallon naptha tank that was connected with .the plant, but there were no injuries. The factory plant comprised several frame buildings. all of which were de- .stroyed. 'Fire I 3 The factory two streams were turned on, accofxnt of the lack of pressure the kinks were not taken out of the hose hose was utilized and but on and the water service it as utterly use- Before the efforts to ‘extinguish the flames by coal was freely shoveled on, with hopes of extinguishingthe blaze, less. water were made, soft the but the and without effect. In the meantime gas had been continually escaping .the automatic sprinklers with which the factory is equipped proved useless, .and the fire department found it impos- sible to reach the scene on account of the snow. In less than three-quarters -‘of an hour, the main factory, a three- ,story structure, 250 feet long, was a When the reached the gas plant, in which up- ‘mass of flames. flames wards of 600 gallons of naptha was stored, there was a terrific explosion. No one was hurt. ———————-—-—<o.¢>—-—-—-—— The Gazette Wonders. If private Phillips of Co. L. is after a court martial and dishonorable dis- charge. What the Summerville ladies thought of 11161115. Bloomer in his new suit of clothes. If some people are not yet aware that WT. .the senatorial race. How many licenses, will not be taken out on Monday next. If the electric light suits are nearly .all in. Why Otto burned up his love letters. If applications for the position of city .clerk have all been filed. Who will gather the city clerk plum. H.-0’——-————‘ A special town meeting will be held to-mOrrow evening. A ‘ Has Resigned. Deputy Great Sachem Joseph C. Miller, of South Nor-walk, who had jurisdiction over Ponus Tribe, Of New Canaan; Cockenoe Tribe, of Norwalk, and Konckoponaugh Tribe, of Bridge- port, has resigned his commission and notified Great Sachem Hubbell, of Bridgeport, that other duties will pre- vent him from serving in the office after the first of January. ‘ ~>~‘I\.I> ' To Advertisers.u Hand in your advertisements if you «would get your share of business this month. Now is the time to draw the attention of Christmas shOppers to your holiday goods. An advertisement in the GAZETTE will bring quick results. ~~—»--~<h-o>— Very True. The day of the small page newspa- pet"? is here and the blanket sheet has pasSed——Printers’ Ink. A-‘ L. Simonds has withdrawn from ' WANTED TO DIE. Joseph Mosca Made Two Attempts to Throw HImself Under Trolley Car. NEW HAVEN, Dec. 8. ——Joseph1 Mosca, a Pole, who appears to be demented attempted suicide by throwing himself in f1ont of a trolley car in Hamdeu, early last evening. The man twice tried to get himself under the wheels of car 119, running on the Dixw ell ave- nue line, but was saved by the quick- ness of the motorman. Conductor John Ixenney, after the second attempt, made up his mind that something was the matter with the fellow and took him Faboald to biing him to this City for safe keeping. At the Dixwell avenue station, Mosca was turned over to the police, He was later removed to the lockup at police headquarters, where he behaved very well for the rest of the nigh-t. —————<o-o>———— o, A. R. Buckingham Post Elects New Officers For the Ensuing Year. At a meeting of Buckingham Post, G. A. R., held Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected : CommanderuR. J. Cutblll. Senior Vice—George A. White. Junior Vice—John Lovejoy. Quartermaster—J. Henry Hoyt. O. of,D..——Nicholas Kline. Trustees—George W. Raymond, A1- Onzo Wheeler and P. Buckley. 0. of G.—Albert D. Hazzard. Delegates 'to Department Encamp- ment—James H. Hoyt and Nicholas Kline. Alternates—George A. White and John F. Lovejoy. THE OTHER FELLOWS. Newspapers should let “Sockless Jerry Simpson" alone during the win- ter-months. Without socks, a man’s feet get cold.——Bridgeport Telegram. The New'York clergyman who has wit 1 his chuich ev: dently elevate the pugilistic ring.-—Anson_ia. Sentinel. The city election in Derby gives a sweeping Democratic victory and Rock- ville reports Democratic gains. Let us unite in thanksgiving. There is still a barn in Guilford.—New Haven News. Probably the original expansionist was the man who used to eat dried apples for breakfast, had a drink of water for dinner, and let the apples swell for suppnn—Boston Transcript No that pale hectic bump on the back of the average New England citi- zen does not indicate devotion to the bicycle habit. It merely signifies that his front sidewalk is clear of snow.——~ Pawtucket Times. Death of B. H. Douglass. head of the big confectionery firm of B. H. Douglass &. Sons of this city, died at his home here last night, aged 81 years. He was stricken with par- alysis last Sunday. He was- an Odd Fellow for more than half a. century. Many years ago an old style ped— Douglass. known as that of B. H Douglass 65-- known establishments of its kind in the country. OW AMOS R. ENO’S ESTATE. Portion to be Sold to Pay the Legacies left by the Deceased. late Amos R. Eno, of Simsbury and New York, have petitioned the ~ supreme court of New York for an accounting in order that there may be a settlement with the heirs and that they may ascer- tain how much of the estate must be sold to pay the legacies of several hundred thousands of dollars. Judge Bischoff has' appointed Edward C. Manners,guar- dian of Florence C. Eno and Mary P. Eno, grandchildren of Mr. Eno, to pro- tect what interests they may have in the estate. )3; _ ‘7' 7 )1 In Use for First Time. The new hospital for contagious dis- eases at theCounty home in Norwalk is in use for thgfirst time. Two chil- dren I-Iullieringni from ulcerated sore- throat are being cared for by a nurse The hospital building is complete, but the furnishings are not all in. opened a boxing school in connection; ' J' intends to NEW HAVEN Dec. 8.——B. H. Douglass, ' dling wagon of this firm was a familiar , sight in country towns of Connecticut.- - At that time the firm was Dawson 8; -. Later the firm became Sons, and has become one of the best" The executors of the estate of the . THE ”SINITUHSHIP. A Great Race for the Seat in the United States Senate. HOW THE THREE STAND. An Estimate Made by One. Who Has Followed the Fight From the First. _—.__ “The gentlemen ofthe opposition who are counting out Sam Fessenden in the rfie for Uuited States scnatorare mak- ing a big mistake,” said a Fessenden supporter last night. ‘ Senator 2 “ Fessenden, when the ballot is taken in Hartford next month, will surprise the Hawley and the Bulkeley men by his strength. Now let me give you an idea of 110w many votes each candidate has at this moment. Here it is,'and this estimate of the strength of the trio will not be questioned by those who know what they are talking about : Hawley....., ............... 85 Fessenden. .................. 75 Bulkeley ................... 46 “That is just about how the race stands to—day. They can shout as much as they please about Hawley or about Bulkeley or about Fessenden, but these are figures that speak for themselves. Fessenden’s friends are working day and night for him, and they hope to have the lead by the time the general assembly gets together. Bulkeley and his backers are also at it hammer and tongs, and General Hawley’s friends are not resting on their oars by any means ”-——New Haven News, Dec. 7. :v: NORTH WILTON. Robert JohnsOn, of New York, was the guestof Prof. Strong Comstock, on Tuesday. The fifteen foot snowbank in front of R. W. Keeler’s residence, has at last yielded to persuasive shovelers, and the road is clear for teams after a week’s-blockade. -———“0-0>*-—- Old Well Tournament. In the Old Well Hook and Ladder Company’s tournament, Tuesday night, the following games of pool were play- ed: A. Brown, rated thirty-nine, beat Charles A. Walters, rated twenty-sev— en; score, 39 to 18. D. W. Harford, rated fifty, beat How ard Zeluff, rated forty; score, 50 to 28. E. W. Talmadge, rated twenty, beat Charles A. Walters, rated twenty-sev- en; score, 20.to 23. Charles A. Walters, rated twenty- seven, beat Joseph Davis, rated forty; score, 27 to 32. G. F. Benedict, rated twenty-eight, beat Al F. Nash, rated thirty-four; score, 28 to 40. In the billiard tournament, F. L. Northrop, rated sixty-eight, heat C. R. Day, rated forty-five, score, 68 to 42. ——‘—-——~<o.o>—___ Don’t Pay Money in Advance. VA Couple more book agents have 11' ibeent in town fer the past few days gsolicit'in‘g' subscriptions to a. history of the late‘ war;- , They endeavored to col- lect part payment in- advance, and this, with the fact that one of the agents had forgotten the name of the author, aroused suspicion that they are fakirs. One of the other two had a sample copy of the werk, but smgularly enough the autho‘r 5 name was not upon it. —Stamd ford Advocate. V Benedict’s Fishing Lake. Few people, except the immediate friends of E. C. Benedict know of the amount of money he is spending and the changes he is making in his Indian Harbor property. Nearly 'one hundred men have been at 'work for several weeks constructing a lake. When completed, it will be half a mile around it, and the water will be from 12 to 14 ft. deep. It is a natural flow in the midst of the Indian Harbor 'woods, but Water- pipes have also been laid there so as to ensure afresh supply at all times. In the spring it will be stocked with fish. —-———-i<e.ok———-—- Fraternal Visit. Members of Iiippowam Lo lge, I. O. O. F., of Stamford, paid a fraternal visit to Butler Lodge of South Nor“ alk, last night, and too; part in degree work and a banquet. not leave for home until a late hour. , Ansonia Sentinel, The visitors did . BROKEHIS NECK.- James Dalton, While Switching Cars, is Killed.‘l by a Bridge. NEW HAVEN, Dec. S.——James DaltoII, a brakeman on the Consolidated road, was killed at about 12:15 yesterday af- ternoon, at the West street bridge. Dalton was one of a switching crew and while on the top of a freight car, was struck on the head while passing un- der the bridge, breaking his neck. The ,body was removed to the round house, and from there to his home. The de- ceased was about 50 years old and leaves a widow, five daughters and two sons. Murderer Hoyt’s l(nife. BRIDGEPOR’L‘, Dec. 8. —Former Sheriff Aaron Sanford, of Newtown, has just presented to the Fairfield county com- missioners the ominous looking knife with which Edwin Hoyt killed his father in Sherman, for which crime he was hanged May 13, 1880, at the county jail in this city. The Bridgeport police have held in their possession for 18 years a knife which they supposed was the one used by Hoyt, but it turns out to be the wrong one. —«—_—<I-O>—~ The Hauragauri society held a regu- lar meeting in Kirsch’s hall, last even- ing. The society will give Louis Man- ner a birthday party in Westport, t0< night. A. B. Freeman is convalescent. of a severe attack of lumbago. George Cables nioved from Broad River to Chestnut street, Norwalk. The County Commissioners are grant- ing licenses in Stamford to-day. Only one game .was pla\ed in the Catholic club pool tournament, Tues- day night. _ Dr. '1‘. A. Riordan (70) de- feated William Howard (60) 70 to 46. G. D. Worden is» out after a twe- weeks’ siege of the grip. Mrs. Edwin Hanford, has 1...... visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Paddock, on Maple avenue, East Norw Ilk. The South Norwalk Congregational church will consider the weekly offer- ing system this evening. Messrs. Fer- ris, Layton, Beard and others will speak of what has been accomplished in this way this year, and the meeting will dis- cuss plans for ’99. Always Ready and Volunteer Circles, King’s Daughters, gave an entertain- ment and supper in the Norwalk Meth- odist church, last night. Frank Brundage, son of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Brundage, entertained a surprise party at his home, on Main street, Tuesday night. Ellis Howard, of New Haven, has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Howard, Washington street. Miss Mai Merritt, of East N orwalk, entertained friends at whist, last even- ing. Mrs. Thomas K. Noble is seriously ill at her home on the Green.. Mrs. Noble is president of the Federation of Women’s Clubs of the state, and was unable to attend the session at New Britain, yesterday. The residence of James F. Kenny, Pine street, is quarantined on accuunt of scarlet fever. Charles A. Walters, of Hunt & Zeluff’s market, is ill at his home in Taylor avenue. , William Hyatt, better known as “Danbury Jack,” was placed under arrest last night. The Heptasophs held their annual election of officers last night. Editor William A. White, of the was in town this morning. The barge E. H. McCullough is at FerI-is’ wharf with a cargo of coal. The new officers of the Camera club are President, Mrs. V. D. Prentiss Lingan; vice-president, H. Wilson Van Sciver; secretary .and treasurer, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Finch. It is planned to have monthly subjects and outings during the coming year. Sherman Council, Royal Arcanum, will hold its regular meeting this ev- ening at So’clock. The officers for the ensuing year will be elected and other buisuess of importance will come before the members. The orator has prepared an entertainment. All mem- bers are invited-tor attend. i and family have! DANBURY’S COURT HOUSE —___—— Contract for its Construction Will Probably go to Waterbury Parties. The contract for the Fairfield County Court house at Danbury will probably be awarded to Tracy Bros, of Water- bury, who are now the lowesfiubidders. When the bids were originally submit—. ted, D’Sope Bros, of Hartford, were over $2,000 less than the next lowest bidder, but that firm has since revised its estimate. D‘Sope Bros. claimed ' that they had omitted to figure in the iron work. Including this, their esti- mate is $39,949, or $4,300 more than the original. They are now sixth in the list of bidders. ' Tracy Bros.’ figure 15 $37. 678, and is 00., whose figure is $38. 899. i The County commissioners have not. yet awaided the contract, and lo their call for proposals reserved the right to reject any and all bids, but they will probably give it the lowest submitted. a... WILTON. The funeral Of the late professor Olmstead at the Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon was one of the largest held in this place in many years. Yale Class of 1845 of which the Professor was a member was represent- ed by Mr. Peet, for many years Super- intendent of the Deaf and Dumb asylum of New York. Many of the former pupils of the Wilton Academy came to pay a last tribute of respect to their teacher. The regular monthly meeting of the selectmen, at the Towu House, was an unusually busy one owing to the large attendance of citizens with, or who were requestin g, Town Orders for work performed upon the snow banks since the big snow storm. It is estimated that the clearing of the streets will cost at least $50.0, Wv—a—QOQQIFW . . BODY FOUND IN WATER. Bridgeport Workmen Malls a Ghastly Discovery Yesterday; BRIDCEI’ORT, Dec. 8.-eWorkmcn at the railroad dock yesterday discovered the body of an unknown man wedged under the spiles beneath the dock. The body had evidently been 1n the water for over a month. The ' finding of the body recalls a story of several weeks ago that a man was seen/by two young fellows to walk off the dock a short distance above where the body was found. The police made a thorough search, and failing to find any traces of a drowned body put the story down as a fake. If true, the- body found may be the one which the police failed to find. -——<I-o>——.~———— AMUSEMENTS. Across the Continent. Oliver Byron, assisted by Mrs. Kate Byron, will appear at Hoyt’s Theatre, Friday night. Across the Continent, Oliver Byron’s specialty piece, is gen- erally considered one of the best plays of its class, as it is certainly one of the most successful, having completed the decade of its unparalleled career. This is to be explained by the fact that it is on a large scale, requiring really the services of two ordinary companies to protray it; and also'by throws into the leading parts of the careful, spirited acting Mr. Byron Ferret. Burrill Comedy Company. Cemmencihg next Monday evening the Burrill Comedy Company‘will opena week’s engagement at Hoyt’s Theatre, presenting aseries of scenic productions at 10. 20. 30. cents. The opening play will be Howard P. Tay- lor’s society drama entitled Infatuation. Matinees will be given daily, com- mencing on Tuesday. Special ladies tickets have been issued for Monday evening. The prices for the matinees .will be 10 and 20 cents. There is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it with- out distress. and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over :I: as much. Children may drink it y with great benefit. 15 cts. and 25 cts. pe- package Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O. County Commissioners. The County Commissioners give notice in another column that they will be at the Town Court room in South Norwalk, on. Monday next, December 12., for the purpose of granting licenses. I NO MORE GIFTS“? New Haven Merchants Condemn Practice of Giving to Church Fairs. NEW HAVEN, Dec. 8.—At the meet- ing of the Retail Mcrchants’ association of this city held yesterday; the follow- ing resolution was passed: “Resolved, That, in the opinion of this association. the advertising by merchants in fair programmsof fratern- al societies, churches and other organ— izations and the giving of merchandise as prizes and for sale in such affairs, is an unprofitable and an unreasonable de- mand upon the merehantile public,and that a discontinuance would work to the benefit of all, and would quickly put a stop to the practice now so gen- $1,221 less than the Norwalk Building l orally in vogue' that this association hereby requests all members to dis- continue this form of adveItising and the donation of money and articles for such purposes.” ”‘00. DARIEN AND NOROTON. The snow storms cost the town in the neighborhood of $300 for clearing sidewalks, etc. There was no service in the Congre- gational church on Sunday evening owing to the storm For the past two Sundays, owing to the stormy weather, the Adventists held no meeting in their hall at the - corner of Railroad and Maple avenues. Mrs. O. H. Kraft and daughter, of Brooklyn, who were the guests of Mrs. James P. Francis (nee Edney,) Maple avenue have returned to their home. Darien 2 There will be an exhibition of mov- ing pictures and illustrated songs in the Town Hall on Thursday evening under the auspices of the Volunteer Hook and Ladder Company. Ivanhoe Cast-1e, Knights of the Gold— er, Eagle, is t9 hold its annual fair in its hall on Thursdtv, Friday and Sat- urday of this week Dancing will be a leading attraction of the lir st two even- ing. <54 .> . Town Court. The case of State vs. Thomas Fitz- e aid was on trial in the Town Court this morning. The accused was charged with assault and breach of the peace. A number of witnesses Were examined. The prisoner denied the allegations of the witnesses and said‘ that he hoped God would forgive them. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail from which he took an appeal. Joseph GaVen was sentenced to ten days in jail on the charge of breach of the peace. William Hyatt was thirty days in jail. a————- - ~=-;—36‘.»——- - Their Certificates Signed. Governor Cooke yesterday signed the Certificates of election of Congressmen Henry, Sperry, Russell and Hill, each for two years from March 4, 1899. Two sets of certificates are required, one for the sergeant-'at—arms of the House of Representatives and one for the speaker of the house. sentenced to A V Schooner Ashore. A large three-masted schooner bound eastward went ashore on Cockenoe’s Is‘ land yesterday morning. The schooner at-once hoisted a. flag of distress and a passing tug went to her rescue and after working all day succeeded in get- ting the schooner off the island. She was said to be bound forProvidence R. I. ‘ ‘.-.a The Weather.‘ Generally fair to-nignt and Friday; colder. Henry Simpson has removed to Free« hold, New York. Chief Bradley is taking a day’s vaca- tion. ‘ The case of the State vs. Gluck is called for Saturday, at the town hall in Darien. The Misses Maggie and Grace Rob- erts were tendered a surprise party, last evening, at their home on Cliff street, by a large number of friends, and although they were taken com- pletely by surprise the young hostesses proved royal entertainers, and the guests departed at a late hour thor- oughly pleased with their evening’s enjoyment. Daniel Petty, of Rowayton, is visit- ing his sister, Mrs. Charles H. Rider, Cottage avenue, East Norwalk. Mrs. Austin E. Simonmaker has re turned to her home in Newtown, after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. William F. Knapp of Fort Point street, East Norwalk. ‘ \.
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