.fTo Get Customers Ad- I 1 vertise in Their Favor: 1‘ ite Paper, THE EVEN: ’. ING GAZETTE: vening Gazet Every Reader of THE, EVENING GAZETTE is a Buyer. Give Them ‘ a Trial ! VOL. VIII. NO. 2013 NORWALK CONN., SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 10,1898. PRICE ONE CENT. THE GAS LIGHT SYNDICATE BUYS THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT ' ALSO NEGOTIATING FOR SOUTH NORWALK PLANT. On Thursday November 10th, a syn- dicate of capitalists composed of R. A. C.- Smith, president of the American steamship company of New York, H.G. Runkle, president of the Warren Foun- dry and Machine company of Phillips- burgh, Pa, William F. Sheehan, ex- lieutenant governor of New York, and A. ‘M. Young of Waterbury, Conn., purchased the Norwalk Gaslight com- pany, paying $227,500 for the stock. After making this purchase it is said, the new syndicate went to work to se- cure control of the Norwalk and South N orwalk Electric Light company, with the result that the bonds and a majority of the stock has been secured and the gaslight and electric light companies in Norwalk are controlled by this syndi- cate, as are also the gaslight and elec- l—ight systems of Greenwich. By these deals an enormous amount of capital has been brought into Nor- walk, which cannot but be of great benefit to all. Nor is this all that dame rumor cred- its this hustling syndicate with doing. It is whispered that havingY secured the two companies at this end of the town, the capitalists have been turning their eyes towards the. electric plant South Norwalk, both incandescent and are, and have owned by the City of practically convinced the head gunners of that city that- it would be a great feather in the city’s cap and a large amount of money in its pocket, to dis- pose of these plants to the syndicate. It is an open secret that the city is losing money on its new commercial plant. It is also no secret that the city will surely be beaten in the suits brought by the Norwalk and South Norwalk Electric Light company, and that it will cost an enormous sum be- fore litigation is ended. South Norwalk went ahead and erect- ed its commercial plant, sold electric- ity before ,making a settlement with the Norwalk company .as required why its new charter. This action on the part of the city is, sure to be condemn- ed by the court, and the present suits between the Norwalk company and city are being defended by the latter in a way that indicates that the city is “sparring for wind,” to use a sporting phrase. The end will be reached ere long, and unless the city makes some kind of a compromise it will be compelled to pay heavy damages. Recognizing this fact, it is said that, _1 the new syndicate has had several con- ferences with, South Norwalk officials relative to the purchase of the city’s plants, and that a price has been of- fered for the same. The city cannot Sell its plantwithout action by a city meeting, but it is said that a meeting will soon be called and the fact laid before the citizens. Should the meeting vote to sell the plant to the syndicate, the suits would" be withdrawn and the court expenses Settled. By accepting the offer of the gaslight syndicate, South Norwalk would make a good move and instead of being out several thousands of dollars for its in- fringement on the Norwalk company’s rights, the city would receive a hand- some sum to add to its treasury. In all probability a city meeting will be called as soon as an agreement as to price of plant and city lighting has been agreed. upon ’by the officials and the syndicate, which knowing ones say is not far 011'. MR The Weather. Threatening weather to~night; prob- ably fair Sunday. CORONER’S VERDICT. Exonerates Motorman Lamphear from Blame in Capt. Allen’s Case. BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 10.—Late yester- day afternoon, Coroner Charles A. Do- ten rendered a verdict of accidental death in the case of Captain Joseph Allen, who was struck by a trolley car in Westport, Tuesday evening, from" the efiects of which accident he died, Thursday afternoon at the Bridgeport hospital. The coroner’s verdict exon- erates Motorman Winton B. Lamphear, who was in charge of the car which struck the unfortunate man. The evidence. submitted at the in- quest showed that Allen was asleep on‘ the car tracks when he was struck. He had been in the company of Oscar Maroney, a member of the crew of the schooner Henry Remsen, of which Al- len was captain. Both got 0115 a trolley car in Westport about 11 o’clock and sat down on the snow banks beside the car tracks. 'Maroney testified that the last he saw of Allen was when he was stretched out on the bank with his feet on the tracks of the east bound cars. Motorman Lamphear said that he saw the prostrate form of a man on the tracks in front of hiscar but testified that he was unable to stop the car in time to prevent striking the body. The fender evidently dragged the body for a distance of several feet and then, the body rolled under and came in contact with the scraper. Sheriff Wallace M. Bulkley testified that he had seen the signs in the snow where the body had been dragged along. ‘ .‘ ‘v7 The Gazette Wonders. What Grover Wilson carried home in his overcoat pockets last night. If another snow storm is about to visit us. Who will be the first boy to break through the ice. If the Gluck case at Darien to-day l was made interesting by the testimony. When passengers will be carried to Stamford by trolley for a. five cent fare, *—~*~<0-0>— Jurors. Jurors called for the criminal court of common pleas, which comes in next Tuesday morning, are: Bridgeport, James Spargo, J ohn. S. Follansbee; Danbury, Edgar E. Hoyt, Willis H. Austin; Easton, George B. Beers, Jas. O. Field; Fairlield, Elmer F. Bulkley, William Burr, 2d; Greenwich, William H. Readman,Howard E. Marshall;New Canaan, Ambrose B. Benedict, Francis E. Green; Norwalk, William. I. Stevens, J r., Gustave A. Franke; Stamford, Charles A. Bruce. Charles Conley. Christmas Gifts _! l ChristmashGiflslh l _, V; 2II. . 5 . ff. c1§ 1.2-5; . Y.’ e . \x 06; ’// *J .\ A' Wag," Christmas Gifts ! _ I Remember Now! Go to THE BOSTON STORE! You Can Get Everything You Want—4 BOSTON Christmas Gifts ! I Christmas Gifts ! I Christmas Gifts ! STORE. The Home of Santa Claus FOR SALE. .4 Dolls, Games, Wag- ons and Toys ARE All Opened READY 0MP Dispiay as)“ Haslflflafi F PR 13.31111}..ng Greater Titan Ever! 7E BOUGHT OUR SLEDS, w AGONS, DOLL CARRIAGES, CHILDREN’S ROCKERS & WHEEL-R WE BELIEVE AND WE BOUGHT ACCORDING TO OUR BELIEF, THAT TIMES ARE IMPROVING AND EVERYBODY OUGHT TO BE MERRY LIVE WELL EAT WELL, DRESS WELL,- SPEND SOME OF YOUR MONEY AND YOU WILL BE HAPPY. MESSAGE IS RIGHT; TEN BARROI S BY THE CAR- LO THERE IS GOING-I W NO MATTER IVHAT YOU BUY FOR THE NEXT TIVO WEEKS, SAVE YOUR DUPLICATE CHECKS. KNOIV THAT PRESIDENT HIS CHRISTMAS. THE SCARED MAN OR IV OMAN, IS AN UNHAPPY MORTAL, I'I’E ACT ACCORDING TO OUR II'RITIN G BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY ON CHRISTMAS EVE! AD. WE IMPORTED OUR DOLLS DIRECT FROM THE GERIIAN MAKERS . 0 BE A LIVELY CHRISTMAS TR ADE WE AND HAPPY T MCKINLEY’ S Ist Present, 2nd Present, 3rd Present, 4th Present, 5th Present, 6th Present, 7th Present, 81h Present, 9th Present, Ioth Present, Black Satin Pair - Sewing Toil= a Pair of Beau: Silk Traveling a . Ladies’ Peau de Soie Wool Blan: Machine, et Handsome tiful Por= Um= Dressing Handsome Mack: Dress Pattern kets. Warranted. Set. Sled. tier Curtains. brella. Case. Doll. intosh. / Drums, 11$“ ANY OF THE TEN PRESENTS CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE STORE OF THE SAME VALUE. THE BIG STORE PACKED WITH USEFUL PRESENTS-—F‘UFS Books ,Umbrellas, Ch S,1eds Rocking Horses, Shoot the Chutes, Engines that go, Wagons, Doll Carriages, etc. _ ina Ware, Silverware, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, etc. COLLARETTES Make good presents—$2.25 to $15.00— 30 styles to select from, at :25 per cent. lower than N. Y. prices. LAMPS Are beautiful presents, and our stOck is “worth looking at, even if you do not want to buy. Vase lamps $2.98 to $15.00. BOOKS. 1000 16 mos. cOmprising the best au- thors, 17c. 2000 12 mos. beautiful bindings, all the popular titles, 17c. The Christian, $1. 50 book, $1.10. The Little Minister, 59c. an Michael, 50c. Fire and Sword, 500. Gloria. Mundi, $1.10. Damnation of Theron Ware, $1.10 The Day’s Work, $1 10. Eyrono De Berger ac, 15c and £83. I" ' ' " SILVERWARE. gives, forks and spoons, quadruple pl to, guaranteed by the makers, $1. 98 half dozen. Ice pitchers, salad dlghes, berry dishes, pudding dishes, stu- ' DRESSING SACQUES. 1311911111111 ones, 75c to $1.98. BLANKETS' A good sensible present 980 $1.26 umwwm LEGGI NS. Badlel’ 85 Children’s 25c to 98c. MACKINTos nEs $1.75 to 912. 00. APRONS FOR PRESENTS. 15c to 98c. . DINNER SETS. [1 great variety, 112 piece set 87 98 to, $18.98. WRAPPERS. “ Not How cheap but -. - how g”: . good,” is 13‘". 13" , :13; is" our mak- .;Y ‘- A}! . ePS’ motto. Zia-1,1,. 1. SEE Flannel— . 1‘1-” . éi - ettes 98c, - i - $1.25 $1.50 8t $1.98. FUR CAPES' Electric seals $18.00 to $39.00. There is about ten dollars difference between ours and N. Y. prices for the same gar- ments. each 250. 50 doz. Men’s fancy Suspenders worth 35c a pair 25c. Men’s flannel (is muslin Night Shirts none in the lot worth less than 750 each 50c. 100 doz. Men‘s linen initial handker— chiefs, value 45c each 25c. BA‘BIEs’ COATS. Cashmere, 980 to $4.00., Eider-down, $1.50 to $5.00. Silk $3.98 to $5.00. SILK WAISTS $2.98 to $7.00. 'WOOL WAISTS 98c no $2.50. HOLIDAY HOSIERY. We don’t know of anything much better for any one than good stockings, and in this line we are prepared for your needs. , Boys’ and girls’ ribbed, double knee stockings, our regular 190 giade, put up nicely. 3 pairs for 500. ' Ladies’ fine German hose, Egyptian cotton, worth 35c 13. pair, 3 pairs for 75c. Men’s black German 1} hose, worth 300 a pair, 3 pairs for 75c. MEN’S WEAR 100 doz. Men’s Silk and Satin Neck Scarfs made from 50 cent quality silks BOYS AND GIRLS Need wise suggestions 'fOi' Christmas Boys white lawn Blouses very dainty effect, 750 and $1. 00. . Boys’ Knee Pants always good 50c. Boys’ Windsor Ties 259. Girls’ school umbrellas .50 & 750. Girls’ fancy Caps 25 (It 50. Girls’ fine Stockings 251:. Boys’ Night Shirts 50c. ‘ HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFS. ' Our handkerchief dis lay might tru- ly be called the hand erchief store, nothing like it ever seen in N01 walk Nearly 10,000 handkerchiefs including all the desirable kinds little dainty ef- fects for the children, line svs 153 and linen from St. Gall and Belfast for the ladies and a beautiful silk line from Japan and China for the men, in fact so mam kinds that we cannot tell yup of them, you must come and see for yourselves. We mention only a few items. Ladies’ fine Swiss and Irish. linen in fancy hemstitched,worth 190; each 1211c. Ladies’ .finelinen hand embroidered, sold three weeks ago at 500, the great- est value we know of, each 250. 500 boxes of children's handkerchiefs ——box containing three, special, per box, 150. FLANNEL NIGHT GOWNS, 50c to $1.25. FANCY GOODS, ETC. 500 Sterling silver novelties, includ- ing glove and shoe fastners, manicure files, hair and dress ornaments, pen holders, stick pins and brooches, neck ornaments, extra value, 250. 300 fancy glass, hand painted bottles, trays, and jewel boxes, each 250. Comb, brush and mirror sets with Sterling silver mountings, toilet sets, lace fans, hand painted albums, brace- lets, card receivers, photograph frames, hand mirrors and fancy garters. LADIES NECKWEAR. 100 stock collars, each boxed sep- 0 arately, worth 500 at 25c. 50 fancy lace jabots, very dressy and dainty Xmas gifts, each 75c. 50 pure silk scarfs, worth 750 and $1.00, each 50c. JACKETS. ‘ We have kept our stock up, all sizes, now as at the first of the season. Our styles are correct,we sell no coat unless it fits. $10.00 black Kerseys $7. 50. $12. 50 Strapped Seam Kerseys $10. 00 Children’s Jackets 31 50 ' to $5.00. GLOVES. This'department is always overflow- ing with good things for Santa Claus. 200 dozen boys’, girls’ and ladies’ mittens, made with double thread of the finest yarn. per pair, 25c. Men’s and youths’ worth 650 per pair—50c. Ladies’ fine lambskin and real kid gloves. in all the desirable shades, very best leather, per pair, $1.00. ’ 25 dozen “Trefouse,” “Townes” and “Maginone,” none better made, per pair, $1. 50. lined . gloves, RIBBONS. 3000 yards pure silk satin and gro grain ribbon including pink, yellow, nile, orange, cardinal voilet. heli- otrope, blue, and green, just the things for holiday fixings, at one third regular prices. Neck Boas, Furs and Mufi’s. An the prices attractively low. - 100 Neck boas.worth' $1.50 each 95.c SEPARATE SKIRTS, $1.25 to $6 00, LEATHER GOODS &. PERFUME-RY 500 pocket books, extra value, each 25c 200 pocket books, seal and alligator, worth 750, each 50c. 1,000 bottles, fancy boxed colOgne, extra value, each 250. 42330 dress suit cases,’ worth $5.50, each VASES, BRIC—A-BRAC, ETC. In our basement Ont Meal Sets,After Dinner Coffees, Moustache Cups, Din- ner 6:; Tea Sets. ‘ UMBRELLAS. You can’t make a mistake if you give he or she an umbrella. We have the finest line at the lowest prices in Con- necticut. We guarantee every one Sold. Here are a few offers: 500 ladies'and men’s English gloria covers, fancy wood handles, covers and tassels, all honestly made, a great lead- er. each $1.00. 300 ladies 26 in. corolla twills, Dara- gon frames, close roll, very choice handles, each $1.00; 200 ladies extra line silk and wool serges, dresden and ste1l1no' deposit handle, a good $3. 00 worth, each $2. 00. 150 extra line umbiellas, 26 and 28 immense assortment; nothing I better than a nice Fur Collar and Muii', and‘ inch, for men and women at$2 50, $3. 00. $1. 00 and $5. OJ. Very attractive values ‘3
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