I ,3.“ . :V fimoflfimwun. «315275315 t. It t; ‘ come later, though the Democrats will ,. that of Masterson <5: Burns. To Get Customers Ad= vertise in Their Favor= ite Paper, THE EVEN= [No GAZETTE! , I # Evening azette. ‘ Every Reader of THE EVENING G \ZETTE' is a Buyer. Give Them a Trial I I VOL. IX. N O. 2034 N ORWALK , CON N ., WEDNESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 11, 1899. . PRICE TWO GEN TS. SIN! REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CAU- CUS TAKES PLACE IN HABT- FORD THIS AFTERNOON fSECRET BALLOT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS PROBABLE—WHO WILL WIN? The most exciting contest for a seat in the United States senate ever held in this state will doubtless come to a practical close this afternoon when the Republican state senators and repre- sentatives will. gather in the represen- tatives’ hall at the capitol in Hartford to nominate their candidate for the office. Owing to the overwhelming majority which the Republicans have in the-present legislature the nominee of the party will be returned cat the election by both houses, which is to of course name a candidate for senator. The caucus which will meet at 3 o’clock this afternoon, will be behind very tightly closed doors, no one being admitted but those entitled to a vote THE BOSTON STO RE. Messrs. Masterson &_ Burns Absorb theO’Gor- I man Interest. The doings of the Boston Store are always of interest to the people of Nor— . walk. ’ . The words "Boston Store 7’ has be- come the synonym in the Norwalks and outlying districts, of “ good bargains.” The expression despite its homliness is' a truism. In March 1888, Thomas O’Gorman opened what he called the Boston Store, and under h1s management, enlarged quarters were necessitated, and the plant was removed to its pres-. ent quarters at the corner of Wall and Main streets. In April 1894,. Messrs. Masterson do Burns purchased a two-thirds interest in the business, Mr. O’Gorman going to Providence, (remaining the silent partner in the local concern) where he established and is still conducting one of the largest houses in his line of bus- iness in that city. Such was his business interests there that he on January 1st, disposed of his interest in the N orwalk business to Messrs. Masterson 6:. Burns, and they are now the sole proprietors of the store. This latter firm has conducted the store since their introduction here, in a most up-to-date manner the buying public being the greatest commenda— tion they can have, and it can be said that no firm in Norwalk enjoys a great- er distinction in this respect than does They cater for the benefit of the public and are alike benefitted. 4 A-‘ '— The Silk Weavers. Employees at the South Norwalk Silk mills are still on strike. Rudolph Cohen Iecured new men, but it is not believed that they will remain any length of time. The strikers ofcourse feel sore, but there has as yet been no signs of violent measures being used. The strikers have of course many sym- pathizers. The cutin wages,as claimed, was from 25 to 35 per cent. ' A ‘ Officers Elected . The following are the officers elected for the ensuing year, by the Central National Bank: President—G. M. Holmes. Vice-presidentr—E. L. Boyer. Cashier—W. A. Curtis. Teller—H. '1‘. Sheffield. Book-keeper —Oliver ‘3. Stanley. Assist. book-keeper—E; penccr Adams. ‘ '7 ‘v $250 Reward. The directors of the City National bank have offered a reward of $250 for ,thc apprehension of William Hindley, «In, who a few days since had a worth- ‘1‘ V less check for $1, 700 cashew the be nk. ,/ in the deliberations. The gathering will be a business-like one and may be in session buta short time. Owing to the lateness of the hour at which it is called and the desire of many legisla- tors to go to their homes to-night, there will probably be no time lest in preliminaries. Itis thought by some that even the nominating speeches will be dispensed with. These politicians argue that such addresses will be of no value, as all the legislators will have determined upon their action before the caucus meets. and will ‘be impatient to transact business. If nominating speeches are made, however, Mr. Fessenden’s name will no doubt be presented by Representa- tive Kenealy of‘Stamford, Mr. Bulk- BRETT—ultra. Large Furniture Factory on Main StreetBurned Out. LOSS ABOUT $10,000. Firemen Had Hard Work With Thermometer at 4 Below Zero. Fire broke out in the building on Main street occupied by C. M. Doran, furniture dealer, shortly after Zo’clock this morning and made ruins of it, causing a loss of about $10,000. At the .time of the fire the thermometer was 4 below zero and the firemen had great diflculty in working. The building was formerly a Bab- tilt church, but was remodelled into a two'story structure for business pur-, poses. ' The firewa- discovered by a watch- man named Alexander Jones, who slept in the building and had barely time to escape in his night clothes and give the alarm. The origin of the fire is unknown. AA‘ PaIestine- Castle. The following are the new officers of Palestine Castle A. O. K. of M. C. Past Commander—Richard W. Holt. Commander—Stewart W. Hinman. Vice-Commander—William Drew. Marshal—Asa Lowndes. ' Recording Scribe-~Charles Miller. Financial Scribe—Edward Beacom. Treasurer—Jacob Utzinger. Inside Guard—Elmer Hill. Outside Guard—Ira D. Stevens. Chaplain-~Solomon Scam. Organist—Harry Watson. ' Director—Joseph - Bartlem. -——-——-—‘O.‘>—* Death of Mrs. Lichlhlau. Mrs. Hannah Lichtblau died Tuesday at her home in Washington street. She was in the ninetieth year of her age. Mrs. Lichtblau was born in Langcndorf, Austria, but came to this country over forty years ago, and has since made her home in Norwalk. - She leaves three sons, Wilhelm and Got- lieb, of South Norwalk, and Albert, who is in‘ the west. ' ' Bachelor Club. Thomas F. Walsh has been elected president of the Bachelor club. James Cole .was elected vice-president, and Thomas B. Reynolds secretary. The club will hold a smoker at anew-1y| date. ‘ l .1 BULK u t HAwuvz . eley’s by Senator Barnes of NoEwich. Who will} present Senator Hawley’s name is as yet unannounced. ' There is a general belief that a de- cision will be reached with the while? . O, of only a. few ballots and perhaps with but one. The caucus will be called to order by ,Senator Keeler, chairman of the caur cus commiftee, and the roll call. will folldw, With the subsequent exclusion of all who are nOtI'ehtitled to take part in the deliberations, if any are present. A chairman will then be chosen and there is little doubt that the precedent of two years ago will be followed and that Speaker Brandegee will be chosen to preside over the caucus. It is thought that a resolution will be early introduced, calling for the votes to be taken by secret ballot. If the secret'ballot resolution passes, as it probably will, the ballots will be taken by four tellers who will collect them by passing among the legislators in their seats and without the roll call- ing. This point being decided, an infor- mal ballot will probably be at once, called for, a formalballot will follow immediately and the real business of the caucus will have begun—and per- haps will have ended almost as quickly as those in a position to judge say that they will be greatly surprised if over three ballots are taken. W— H APPLICATION FILED. Want_ to Extend Their Traclts' to Roton Point. An application was filed at the Se- lectmen’s office yesterday, by the Nor- walk Street Railway company, asking for a layout for a double tracking of their system to Roton Point. The selectmen will appoint a date for a public hearing in the matter. The route contemplated by the com- pany begins at the terminus of the present line near the west-bound depot of the Consolidated railroad at South Nor-walk and extends on down the hill to Springr and Mechanic streets, Lock- wood and Lexington evennes, Concord street, Belden street to Elm avenue. Upon reaching a point near the Spring-wood church the tracks will ex- tend through the properties of Mrs. Meridith, James Murphy, Daniel Hoyt. Nathaniel Bouton, David Taylor. E. A. Woodward, Mary E. Smith, Boardman Burchard. The route then crosses the tracks of the Norwalk Tramway com pany, at a point several hundred feet below the Standard Oil Works, and thence to a point west of the macadam road and across to the property of the Rev. William Thomas and through that of Alva Tuttle, to the east side of the Bell Island highway, past. Hickory Bluff and past the Bell Island foot bridge on the east side. Here it will again cross the highway and will end near the group of Pine Ledge cottages. The Nor-walk Street Railway com- pany is to construct all necessary bridges and crossings to the approval of the selectmen. _ V7" Died After Operation. ' Edward C. Birge died at his home in Greens Farms yesterday afternoon. He went through an operation Saturday and never revived. The deceased was one of the best known men in Greene Farms and was proprietor of Birgc’s dairy. He was a member of the Greens Farms Farmers’ club. He was born in Harwinton, Ct., and isason - of Mr. and Mrs. H. Birge. of Greens Farms. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made. ‘vr Monthly Missionary Meet. To-morrow evening the. regular mOnthly missionary meeting .will be held in the chapel of the First Congre- gational church at 7:45. A programme of unusual interest has been arranged by Genrge R. Barnum which includes papers to be read by Willark Comatock. Miss Millie Wilcox, Seymour Curtis, Mrs. C. A Quint-art], Miss Kine Bar- trem, Mrs. Geo. B. St. John and Deacon Barnum. Dr. Noble Will conduct the meetings. Boys wanted to-sell we GAzu'r'rn. UNTIL HE LOST HIS INTELLECT. NEW HAVEN, Jan. 11.~-Application has been made in the probate court for the appointment of a conservator over the person of John Wesley Parmelee, ' If the facts as related by the man himself and upon which the of this city. application is founded are true, some portions of the state of Connecticut have advanced no furthur in civilization than the Filipinos who are about to be de- clared not fit to govern themselves. Mr. Parmelee’s story as coherently as he. can give it, is one of most bar- barouscruelty, such as does not seem poseibl‘b in this state, extending over a long period. If the man’s appearance , Broke Her Arm. Mrs. Michael Leyden fell on the ice near her home in the Bull Run dis- trict yesterday afternoon and fractured her lel'tarm. ‘ The Weather. Fair to-night and Thursday; warmer Thursday. A-‘ - TELE MODERN MOTHER“ Has foundfihat her'little'ones are im- proved-more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative ef- fect of a gentle remedy, than by any other. Children enjoy it and it benefits them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. The Ladies’ auxiliary of St. Paul’s church, will meet in Berkeley street chapel, Thursday. ' Miss Estelle Smith and Mrs. Hoyt secured the prizes at the play of the Central club whist Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Sheehan of East Hartford, is a guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sheehan, of Winnipauk. The Ministering circle, K. D., will meet in the study, of the First Congre- gational church, at 3 p. 133. next Satur- day. . Will Ferris of Grand street had his fine horse, “Maud S. 2nd,” clipped yes- terday by George Gregory. Don’t forget the presentation of “Re- bekah ” at the South N orwalk Method- ist' church to-night. Eben Hill of the Norwalk Iron WOrks, has recovered from a severe at- tack of the grip, At the Congregational chapel, this afternoon, the ladies will hold their weekly meeting in the church parlors - at 3:30; subject “Love, the Christian’s Privilege of Communion in the Father’s Life.” ‘ The property of James Tully of this city, has been attached by Bullwitz 8: King for a grocery bill. The attach- ment is for 8137 and was served by Con- stable L. D. Keeler. Mrs. E.,Hubbell Hotchkiss expects to chaperone a party of young ladies on a trip to Europe next summer, the plan being to sail. for Naples early in May, and after visiting the principal Italian cities, proceed through Switz- erland, Germany, France and England, then to‘Ireland, returning home in August. The condition of the aged Mr. Wil- liam D. Smith, who sulfered a stroke of paralysis a short time ago, is such that his death is looked for very soon. The January meetingof the Central Union, K. D., will be held in the chap- Lel of the First church Saturday after- noon ut‘3:30. Mrs. C. M. S. Selden, ol' Brdoklyn, will give an address upon the Spanish speaking people of New York and Brooklyn and there will be special music. Mrs. ‘Selden will be re- 1_meinbered as speaking recently-at the antral club. ' is any confirmation of his story, then his story is confirmed. He says he has been so abused that he is not now able to do any work and from his coun- tenance it is evident that much of his mental power is gone. His story, as told partly by himself and partly by others who have inter- ested themselves in his case, tells of the extreme cruelty of his employer, Henry Plumb, of the town of Monroe. TestimOny will be offered in the pro- bate court to show that since he went to live in the household of Mr. Plumb, who is a farmer, he has been beaten with a heavy stick, hit over the head Miss May Cargnin of Camp street, has returned from a wait with her mother in Brooklyn. ‘ Paul Gilmore in “The Dawn of Free- dom” will appear at Hoyt’s Theatre on Tuesday evening, Jan. 1?. Mr. and (Mrs. Frederick Jennings were tendered a surprise party at their home on storn avenue, East Nor- walk, ‘Monday evening, by a number of the Farther Lights of the South Nor- walk Baptist church. Mrs. R. G.D. Havens, of Washington, D. C., is spending a few weeks with her sister, Dr. Emily Pardee. The officers of Bishop McMahon council, C. B. L. were installed last night. ._,.._._ Mr. Nicholas Kline of Union Park, has been called to Philadelphia on ac- count ol the serious illness of his mother. ' The large St. Bernard dog owned by John Rider of Maple avenue, was killed by a train on Sunday morning. Daniel L’Hommedieu of East Nor- walk, has been laid. up with the grip. The officers of the local New England Order of Protection were installed last night. Washington'Chaptor, R. A. M., will install olficore to-night. Mr. Gus. Franks who has been ill at his home in Quintet-d Place, is out again. I P. H. Weston intends to open a lunch counter and restaurant at , 19 Wall street on or about Jan. 12th. J. N. Titus of Medicine Lodge, Kan- ..sas, is searching through Connecticut for Thomas and Julia Higgins. A for- tune is awaiting them in Kansas. William Allen Wood, of Brooklyn, who has been visiting his father, Thomas Wood, M East Norwalk, has returned home. I Miss Nellie Goodeve, of Darien, who has 1been visiting MissJennie Cameron, of East N orwalk, has returned home. Charles ‘ Hosegood has accepted a position as night watch man at the Nor- walk Street Railway company’s barn. Charley Brotherton, the Main street fisherman, made quite a catch of clams at Long Beach yesterday. The clams averaged about one-half a pound each. A meeting will be held this evening by the executive committee and officers of Hope Hose company. Mr's. H. A. Mathewson of Washing- ton street, is intertaining the Matinee Euchre club this afternoon. ‘ The annual meeting of the Norwalk Chess, Checker and Wbet club we held last night, and the following otli- cers were elected: President, JamesE. VVixon;vicc-president,R W. Adams; treasurer, A. A.. Avison; secretary, John CLll'DOW. ATE WITH THE nocsr # HORRIBLE TALE OF CBUELTY IN MONROE-MAN SAID TO HAVE ' BEEN BRUTALLY TREATED with a chain, hung up by the wrists and beaten, and kicked in the groin so that it was necessary for him to be taken to the hospital in Bridgeport, where a delicate surgical operation was necessary. He [is also sulfering from rupture. He says that since he has lived with Mr. Plumb, he has had insufficient food, both in quality and quantity, and that, in fact, he was fed at the same time the dogs were and with them. Other testimony will be offered that when he hired out to Mr. Plumb he was a bright boy of nine years old and that from the beginning he has. been ill-treated so that at times pass ing neighbors have driven up to the house and‘demanded that the beatings of the boy be stopped. Once he says he ran away and went to the little where he obtained employment ona farm, but his old employer came there and compelled him to go back with him. He has been there, he says, since he was nine years old, a period of 39 years, and has not received acent in wages. fl Mrs. Charles Murray who has been. ill at her home on Center avenue, is greatly improved in health. Harry C. Byington who has been ill with the grip for the past two weeks, has pneumonia. ' Frederick Rogers of Main street, was in Bridgeport yesterday, on business. The condition of Fred Malkin of North avenue, who has been sick of grip is greatly improved. Boys wanted to sell the EVENING GAZETTE. Patrick Murphy had one of his fin- gers crushed in the machinery at the Norwalk Iron 'Works, yesterday. The Farther Lights society of the South Norwalk Baptist church will hold a social and entertainment in the Sunday school room on Friday evening. Mrs. William W. Bloom and children of Water street, left Tuesday for Som- merville, S. C. where her husband, 'Lieutenant Bloom, is encamped with Company L. ' The doors of the South Norwalk M. E. church will be opened this evening, at 7:158harp, for the performance of the Rebekah. . Miss E. J. Hurlbutt, of Main street, who has been sick for the past month, is slowly recovering. The second term of Professor New— ell’s junior dancing class began this afternoon, in Lookwood’s hall. Stiles W. Curtis, of the law offices of J. J. «Walsh is still confined to his home with the grip. ' Mrs. Frank Anderson of Main street, is very sick of pneumonia. Mrs. Barnum, of Main street, is ill at her home. The B. Y. P. U., of the First Baptist church, held a cottage prayer meeting at the home of Fanton W. Beers, on the Westport road, last evening. The officers of the Pio‘neer Hook and Ladder company have received in- vitations to attend the foUrt'n annual ball of the Eagle Hook and Ladder I company of Dnrien. The ball will be held on January 25th in the Town hall in Darien. The Hill and Hubbell Lumber Com.- pany has brought suit against Mary E. Smith Wright of Bridgeport to recover a. claim due for lumber. The case is returnable in the N orwalk Town Court on Monday. January 16th. - Mrs. Fannie L. Beers, of Lewis street, is visiting her sons in Elizabeth, - N. J. ‘ A. V- r The Homeiiest Man in Norwalk, ' ' As well as the handsomcst, and others are invited to call on any druggist and get free a trial bottle of Kemp’s Bal- sam for the Throat and Lungs, a reme- edy that is guaranteed to cure and re- lieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption Pricetibc. and OUcL' ' place called Sandy Hook, in this statet a;
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