V To Get Customers Ad= Vertise in Their Favor: , ite Paper, TflE EVEN= ING GAZETTE! '.~ x Evening Gazette. Every Reader of THE EVENING GAZETTE is a'Buyer. Give Them a Trial! , VOL. VIII. No. 2018 NORWALK CONN., SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17,1898. PRICE ONE CENT. .Wlil ItlllSSth. Mrs. Eckhardt Eloped With Boarderand Her Hus- ’ band Mourns. WON HER AFFECTIONS. , Deserted Spouse Found a Letter Awaiting Him Instead of His Supper. I STAMFORD, Dec. 17.-—A few days ago Mrs. Fred Eckhardt surprised all her friends, and most of all her husband, by eloping with a man named Ashley, who, together with his ten-year—old son, had boarded with her for the last eight or nine months. Eckhardt isa fireman, employed at . the power-house of‘the Stamford Rail- way Company, and is a hard-working man. He resides at 13 Guernsey. Ave- nue, and has lived there for several years past. Some ten years ago he was married in Hartford, his wife’s maiden name being Hattie Goddard. The couple moved to Stamford about six years ago. Eckhardt has always been very loyal to his wife, -and says that she had. always reciprocated. Early in the spring, this man came to board with Eckhardts. He is a car- penter by trade, and has been em ployed with various local builders, but lately has been out.- of work. He has had the reputation of being descended from the Indians and was proud of it. Eckhardt says that he never liked the "‘ half blood," as he calls Ashley, but he never dreamed of such a thing as his winning Mrs. Eckhardt’s affections. I The last few months, however, the carpenter showed a decided fascination for Mrs. Eckhardt’s company, and didn’t seem to have any inclination what-ever to look for All the while, however, Eckhardt never sus- pected that his wife‘s love for him was Hence his surprise when a we r k. waning. few days ago, on returning from work, on the table, instead of supper, was a letter from his Wife saying that she had gone off to Willimantic with Ash- ley. . He further found that she had taken all her belongings with her, together with many of his, among them being a pair of shoes and a revolver. Mr. Eck- hardt says that he will not under any circumstances allow his wife to return to him, and is considering the advisa- bility of obtaining a divorce. Ashley has posed around Stamford as a widower, but it is said that he has a wife living in Taunton, Mass, and that his redord is not a very flattering one. —-——-—-—‘0‘.0>-————— Mrs. Bulmer Divorced. Mary Bulmer, of Greenwich, was granted a decree from John W. Bul- mer, of Westchester county, N. Y , on the grounds of desertion and cruelty. Attorney Benjamin Lockwood, ofStam- ford, appeared for the defendant. The case was partially heard a few weeks ago, but sufficient evidence was lack- ing. Yesterday’s witnesses were im- portant and hid the efiect' of granting the decree. The evidence showed that Bulmer lived with his wife, but a few months after their marriage in Febru- ary, 1893. Waiting For Discharges. The members of Battery B are now waiting for their discharge and pay from the service of Uncle Sam. All the physical examinations have been cem- p1eted.themuster-rolls-have been made out, the pay rolls have been signed,and the papers have been sent on to Wash‘ ington. There is nothing more to do but to wait. The pay will be very ac- ceptable to the most of the members, who have not received any money for three menths or more. AA‘ ‘ 7 Christmas Festival. The Christmas feStival of the Nor- walk Methodist Sunday school will be held in Lockwoodis Hall on Monday, December 26, when a cantata will be rendered. The firstrcndition will be at 4:30 in the afternoon for the benefit of the Sunday school and the parents. At 7:30 in the evening, the entertain- ment will be repeated for the church and general public. Gifts will be pre- sented to the pupils of the Sunday school. lllul‘spMPllns. Ofliciallnspection of Clinton Commandery by Eminent Sir Knight F. A. Spencer. THE TEMPLE DEGREE. A Banquet Follows Served by Landlord Hamil- ton, of the Norwalk Hotel.‘ The Knights of Clinton Commandery, No. 3, K. T., did themselves proud last night, at their rooms in the Masonic building. ' The occasion was the annual inspec- tion of the Commandery by Eminent Sir Knight F. A. Spencer, of Water- bury. “ ‘ Representatives from different parts of the state were present and included : Right Eminent Commander, F. A. Spencer, of Clark Commander-y, Water- bury; L. H. Holmes, of Temple Com- mandery, No. 3, Albany, N. Y.; E. A. Deverell, Worcester County Com- mandery, Worcester, Mass; F. C. Whipple, Philip L. Holzer, Dr.‘ D. M. Trecartus, G. H. N. Johnson, W. R. Frisbie and Dr. A. A. Hoag, of Hamil- ton Commandery, No. 5, of Bridgeport, and others of a high degree in masonry, The banquet was a grand, good suc- cess and was furnished by Landlord Hamilton, of the Norwalk hotel, a. special menu being furnished for the occasion. The social part of the gathering was in accord with the success of the entire affair, and included short speeches highly complimentary to the Clinton— ites, not the least of which were the remarks of’Sir Knight F. A. Spencer. The Temple degree .was conferred on Addison A. Betts. ——<e<l>on>——--—-—— Spelling Contest. Marshall H. Tolles, superintendent of the evening school, has offered a cash prize to the pupils of the Over River evening school. To the pupil who spells, correctly, 140 out of 150 words, '25 words a night ending next Thursday evening, he will presenta- dollar. If more than one is entitled to the award the money will be drawn by lot or divided. -—————<o.o>—.- T. A. B. Officers. The following are the newly elected officers of St. Joseph’s T. A. B. President——Paul G. Schultze, Jr. Vice-President—Edward Hines. Recording Secretary—Stephen J. O’Brien. Financial Secretary——Bernard Con- nelly. Treasurer—Edward Flynn. ______<...,____ Cantata “Coming of The King.” At the Sounh Norwalk Baptist church. Christmas evening, the cantata, The Coming of The King, by Buck, will. be rendered by the regular quar- tette, assisted by Mrs. W. F. Ambler, G. H. Hirst and F. C. Grumman. The Christmas entertainment of the Sunday school willbe held the Tuesday after Christmas. ‘A‘ Broke His Arm. Sammy Hendricks, a pupil at the Over River school while at .play in the school yard yesterday afternoon, fell and broke his arm. The fracture was reduced by Dr. J. G. Gregory and the youngster taken to his home in East Nor-walk. I-le suffered a like injury some weeks ago. A ‘ Closing . Night. The East Norwalk Methodist church fair closed at Randall’s hall last night, with an entertaining programme of exercises. The affair has been a suc- cess every night of its existence, and a neat sum was realized. w——————‘D» Suffered a Fit. While engaged in harvesting ice for Ells & Co., yesterday, Will-lam Britto sull‘ered a fit and falling sustain- ed severe bruises to his head. He re- covered consciousness and was able to resume his work. «- — -<o-o>~~» , Almanac Publisher Dead. Charles C. Barber, aged 66 years, for many years publisher of Middlebrook’s New England Almanac, died at his home in Bridgeport yesterday. ‘ hawser caused it to part. liSllL turnips. AnnualBall of Putnam Hose and a Reception at ; Brown’s College. BOTH PLACES .CROWDED. Fine Music, Both Vocal and Instrumental, and Literary Selections Rendered. The seventeenth annual ball of Put- nam Hose company, was held in Arion hall, last night, and of course it was in full keeping with the sixteen previous ones, a success. The hall was crowded with lovers of terpsichore and the fire laddies in uni- form were very much in evidence. Smythe‘s orchestra’gave one of their pleasing concerts, and then provided music for thedancing, which did not reach a finale until nearly three o’clock this morning. The floor manager was A. Dreyfuss, and he was assisted by W. E. Keisler, M. H. Hartwick, T. J. VVeiseit and J. H. Yost. A number of firemen from adjoinipg cities were present. ' A musical, literary and terpsichorean entertainment was held at Brown’s college, last night. The programme of exercises was of an entertaining nature and all who took part won mer- ited applause. While it was, so to speak, the initial entertainment given by the students, 1' was likewise a creditable one, and the next one will be eagerly watched for by those who had the pleasure of attend ing the first. LOST -| N THE .,SOUND. Sunk Off Two Boats Loaded With Coal Stamford. The scow R. R. Peale and the canal boat Cahill were both sunk Thursday night off Stamford. The two boats were part of a large consort in tow of the tug Pottsville. The start was made east from New York early in the even- ing. The wind increased during the trip and when Connecticut waters were reached the gale was terrific and the surf ran high. The Peale and Cahill were the last boats in the tow and the constant tugging and strain on the As luck would have it, the crews of the two boats, one man for each, were aboard one of the other boats and were not carried away on the guideless craft. The wind was blowing so hard that the captain of the Pottsville did not dare risk the entire tow by endeavor- ing to save the two drifting boats. After the wind had subsided he piloted the tow back over the course and noth- ing could be seen of the lost bouts ex- cept several hatches, which were found floating about. It was evident that the boats had capsized and sank. No loca- tion could be made of the place where they went down. . Both boats were laden with coal. One was bound for Bridgeport and its cargo was consigned to Ira Gregory & Son. The cargo of the other wascon- signed to a New Haven tirm. ———~—-<o.o>————-—— He Will Do It. If Congressman Hill can, with the aid of our Harbor committees, secure an appropriation for Bridgeport har- bor, the Farmer will hasten to give him due credit. It is much needed, and the Congressman is virtually under bonds, by virtue of his speech before the Park City Yacht club, to secure it. —Farmer. l -—-——-——-—<o-o>————--——- Enlisted in the Navy. George Welsh, who was recently ar- rested in New Canaan, on suspicion of being a fire-bug and bound over to the Superior court, was yesterday taken to New York by Mr. Stiles W. Curtis and enlisted in the United States’ navy and placed on board the receiving ship Vermont. ——~»<o-o> — v~~——-— Company. D. The masquerade ball of Co. D will take place at the Armory, Dec. ,30lh. The annual muster and inspection of the company, will be made by Major John H. Wade of Bridgeport, next Thursday night. .. er- -«A~lverlise in THE GAZETTE l mu upturn. A Mob of Italians Attempt to - Murder Paymaster Barthoromew. RCPE ROUND HIS NECK. Were Dragging Him to a Tree When Citizens Réscue’d and Placed Him in Jail for Safety. NEW HAVEN, Dec. 17.-—News was received in this rcity last night of a riot thatitook place in Branford yesterday afternoon, in which between 75 and 100 maddened Italians did their best to hang Harry Bartholomew, a paymas- tcr, whose home is in Guilford. , The riot act had to be read, but this did not tend to disperse the wild mob. The. life of Bartholomew was only saved by the small army of employes of the Branford Lock Works, who were hur- riedl y summoned to the scene of the riot on the urgent appeal of citizens who ’feared the Italians would succeed in killing Bartholomew. The Italians have been at work on the streets in Branfordtor several days putting down a water main. They re- ceiveda portion of the. pay that was due to'themafew days ago with the promihe'that' the remainder would be forthcpiiiing yesterday. l Mutterings had been heard among I the Italians that if they did not get all the-pay that was coming to them at the appointed time there would be trouble for the paymaster. The Italians didn’t get all the money they had expected from Bartholomew and they made an attack upon him. Bartholomew when he saw the wild crowd starting for him turned to run. The Italians pursued him yelling crazy men. like Bartholomew ran through four lots with the workmen in hot' pur~ .suit, and finally reached the main street of the town not far from the town hall. Here the first of the Italians overtook him and held him until the rest of the gang reached the spot. They began at once to beat him. By this time several citizens who had watched the chase started to the res- cue of Bartholomew. In the meantime an Italiah had pro- cured a rope and this was placed around Bartholomew ’s neck. Then there was a howl from the en- raged Italians, And they began to haul the half dead paymaster toward the nearest tree. It was plain that they in— tended to make short work of Bartholo- mew. Many citizens had arrived about this time and they began the work of rescu- ing Bartholomew from the' mob. They got him away and hurried him for pro- tection to the town jail. Once inside there, Bartholomew believed he was But the Italians began an attack upon the jail with stones, and broke safe. every window in the building. Some of the stones struck Bartholomew. About this time Selectman Beach appeared and read the riot act to the Italians. I That didn’t have any efiect. It was feared that Bartholomew would, be stoned to death in the jail and he was taken from there under a. guard of citizens. Then came a strug- gle between the citizens and the Ital- ians for the possession of Bartholomew. to the Branford Lock works for all the employes in the shop to come at once to the help of Bartholomew. The shop men were told that a man’s life was in peril, that there was a riot near the Town Hall and to make haste, as rap- idly as possible to the scene. They did so. The appearance of the several hun- dred shop employes put a stop to all further hostilities and the rioters grad- ually dispersed. 4--_‘ Our Christmas Edition. issue a Christmas edition containing the holiday advertisements of our most enterprising merchants. In aiditic’m to the special advertisements it will give all the local. news of the town. Any merchant who desires to have his holi- day announcement appear in the GA- ZETTE during holiday week is requested to hand in his advertisement early on Monday morning. —————‘—<o.O>-——— The frame of Merrill’s new ice house at Broad River was raised yesterday and will be hustled to an early comple- tion. The Home of, ST. NICHOLAS! THE BIG 1 ..THE.. a. 1 E i The Home of SANTA CLAUS! «OSTON STORE 2 STORE 0E FAIRFIELD CO. THE LAST WEEK BEFORE XMAS ‘ "IFUL PRESENTS GIVEN AWAY UN CHRISTMAS [Vi Till BEAU l ISt Present, 2nd Present, 3rd Present, , 4th Present, 5th Present, Black Satin Pair ' Sewing Toil= a . Peau de Soie Wool Blan= Machine, et Handsome Dress Pattern kets. Warranted. Set. Sled. 6th Present,‘ 7th Present, 8th Present, 9th Present, Ioth Present, Pair or Beau= Silk Traveling a Ladies’ tiful Por= Um= Dressing Handsome Mack= tier Curtains. brella. Case. Doll. intosh. JACKETS. There are a " ~. great many ladies going to make them- - ( selvesa . ll Christmas . t present ofa ’ ' Iacket. We ' received 54 )7 Jackets this week that We I have sold the same kind for $10.00 this lot _ , q 3 will go at $7.50 $12.50 &. $13. 50 Jackets for $10.00. BOOKS By the thousand. All books. lit to read—«lite. 17c. 25c and 500. Some titles elsewhere, 25c. 39c, 50c and§l OU. China Cups and Saucers By the thousand. 100 to $1.50. Babies’ Coats. - White cashmere lined, 98c to $3 00. “ An Inviting Sight to See.” Children J ackets- ! For Christmas presents. 100 Jackets, $1.50. ’ ”I, ‘ it 85 Jackets, $1.98. ' 9’ 75 Jackets, $2.50. _ Up to $5.00. ‘ Presents For Men. A nice umbrella. A natty necktie. A pair of good gloves. A suit of our wool underwear. 1} doz. white shirts. 1i doz. cuffs and collars. :2 night shirts, etc. Collarettes and, Scarfs. This winter will, be a long, cold one. You will need aneck war'r‘ner. Fur scarfs, $1.25 and $5.00. Collar-ewes, $2.25 to $16 00. Our China Department Is worth making a visit. to. Every- thing first class. Bric-a~bruc, lamps, White ciderdown, $1.50 to $4.50. dinner sets, toxlet sets, cups and sau- cers, etc. . , ' lam» ANY or THE TEN PRESENTS CAN BE EXCHANGED FOR ANYTHING ELSE IN THE STORE OF THE SAME VALUE. , THEBIGSTORE IN GALA ATTIRE Christmas shopping no longer a bother, but a pleasure. Look at our White Chapel in the window made of Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs, look at the greatet display of Sleds, Wagons and Doll Carriages-gaze on the Star of Bethlehem Pendant from the Architectural Festoons of Laurel, all proclaiming a MERRY CHRIST- MAS F Oil EVERYBODY; and then remember the Boston Store is the great factor in making many have a Merry Christmas. DOLLS ~ By the hundred. . Wide awake dolls, sleeping dolls, dressed dolls, undressed dells, kid dolls, jointed dolls, 100 to $3.00. . GAMES. ' Connette the new and best game, the fifty cent size 390. 1 Old Maid, Peter Coddle, Twiddle W1nks,Card Games and all kinds of games. WRAPPERS Make good presents nice house wrap- per made of eiderdown $2.25;dannelette 98c, $1.25, $1.98. Sleds, Wagons and Doll arnages. Sleds, 25c to $2.98. Wagons, 100 to $2 98. Doll carriages, L5c to $2.50. ’ GLOVES Always acceptable. We carry only first class kid gloves, of only the best makers. Ladies’ and gentlemen’s gloves at 25 per cent. lower than N. Y. houses ask for the same gloves. ae- SAVE YOUR DUPLICATE CHECKS AND WIN A" PRESENT! Somebody at this moment telephoned . The GAZETTE will on Monday next.
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