21211.3“. 14“" “F’s—A «if ,.. i: i were served by Caterer Lane. Adams and William P. Beers. / To Gilt Customers Aha vertise in Their Favor: .ite Paper, THE, EVEN- [N6 GAZETTE! I‘- von IX. N0.'2093 ening NORWALK, CONN., THURS DAY EVENING, APRIL 6,1899. ‘ PRICE Two cums. j Every- Reader-.01 THE _j EVENING GAZETTE is‘aBuyer. GiveTh’em. 3' aTrial .. I H. P. BESERS DENIES IMPEACH-9 MENT AND SUES EDITOR" OF SOUTHPORT CHRONI-V CLE FOR $10,000. _ A sensational libel suit for $10,000 lnfiot know the article was to be publishv damages was on trial in the Superior court, civil side, before Judge Ralph Wheeler in Bridgeport yesuerday. 'It is the case of Herbert- P.Beers of Greens Farms against R. Fred Dunham, editor and proprietor of the Southport Chron- icle. October 20, 1898, the newspaper pub- lished a notice of the-marriage of Mr. Beers to Miss Maude Jennings, and ‘ proceeded to comment upon the charac- ter of the young man. Such terms as "sorrel—topped nincompoop, ” "undevel- oped specimen of the male genus,” were applied to him and allusions were made to “nocturnal trouting expeditions, and visits to melon and pumpkin fields.” It closed with the following: “It is to be hoped by the acquaintance of the bridegroom, that the restraints in- - cident .to. the matrimonial state will work such a change in his character as will differentiate him from the beast his manner and appearance ally him to.” ' Mr. Beers naturally took exception to this kind of a marriage notice. and went to the paper to obtain a retraction. He alleges in his complaint that instead ofa retraction insult was added to in- jury by a subsequent article. Editor 'Dunbam in defense claims that he did ed'by Mr. Whipple, who was then in charge. Attorneys Toomey & ‘Lynch repre- sented Mr. Beers, Banks the defendant. The trial devel- oped many humorous situations. The plaintiiI, Beers, was examined and pronounced the article untruthful. He testified that he’ made a demand for a retraction, and the result was the sec- oml article, which was set out as a part of the complaint. In cross-examination Attorney E. S. Banks asked the witness to point out what was false in the article. Mr. Beers possesses a head of bright au- burn hair. “Are you a sorrel-topped nincom- poop?” was one of the questions asked. “No, sir,”the witness answered in indignant tones. “Wrell, you’ve sorrel hair, haven’t you?” “No, sir.” The witness was also compelled to specifically deny the allegation that he was an undeveloped specimen of the male genus and the other names ap- plied to him in the article; He denied that he had taken part in nocturnal trouting expeditions. Beers admitted that he had made a RECEPTION AND DANCE. Prof. Newell’s Dancing Class Enjoy Terp- sichore at Arion Hall. Prof. W. Gilbert Newell held his an- nual reception in Arion hall VVedncs- day night. The dance was very suc- cessful from a financial as well as a social view, and the expectations of the class were fully realized. There were twenty numbers on the dance card and two extras were given. During half hour intermission refreshments VVeiden- hammer furnished the music. Among those present were: Misses Caroline Schuman, Elizabeth Schuman, Daisy Disbrow, Lulu Frye, Maud Fauntleroy, Jessie Benedict, Jessie Powell, A ldie Lawrence, Florence Ells, Blanche Ells, Susie Nichols, Pearl Gregory, Florence Jennings, Carrie Got-ham, Bertha Emerson. Ella Emerson, Cora Dodge, Erma Dibble, May Demon, Lillie Froeb, Jessie Mc- Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Finch. M.—ssrs. Louis Leonard, Frank Van Buren. Rutherford Keeler, Henry i Reuter,Clifl'0rdiHayes. Benjamin-Mosh- 1 er. Harvey Craw, Harry Goldsmith, | George Comstock. Arthur Russell,l Eugene McCann, of New York, Paul. Cutbill, Seymour Curtis, Willard Com- 2 stock. John Gleason, Samuel Hoyt,j Harold Wilson, Goodwin White, Fred f Cram, of Bridgeport, Willard Wad—i hams, Harry Camp, Charles Hoyt anal William Bradley, of Stamford, cum-d i The committee of arrangements which so successfully conducted the affair were Harvey Craw, George Comet-colt, Harry Goldsmith, Ben- jamin Masher and Henry Renter. ' The floor manager was Harver Craw and his assistants were Henry Renter, Charles Hoyt, George Comstock- and Goodwin White. ._____—-do.¢'-—-———— Fatally Burned. As John Wall, a farmer living- at Stony Hill, was burning brush yester- day about his premises, a four-year-old daughter approached .too «near the flames and her dress caught fire. The little one is thought to‘ be fatally burn: ed. In trying to save her Mr. Wall was severely burned about the hands. ’ A AAA ~Advertise inTTHE/ GAZETTE. HEALTH BOARD MEETS. Thomas Hunt Appointed Special inspecting Officer. ~ A meeting of the Board of Health was held last evening, the full board being present. It was voted to make the usual health inspect-ion this monthandThomas Hunt was appointed aspecial officer for such duty. ' Questions relative to quarantine, discussed. ' A report of the state commission-er on domestic animals was read. Norwalk Club Officers Nominated. Nominations for officers of the Nor- walk Club have been made as follows: President, Henry P. Price; vice-presi- dent, H. Whit-more Gregory; secretary, Seymour Curtis; . treasurer, Charles 12. Curtis; directors, 'Charles OlmStead. George M. Holmes. Edward Street, Joseph C. Randle, James G. Gregory. James Golden, William F. Bishop, Charles F. Tristram; council, Horace E. Dann, Goold Hoyt, John P. Tread— well, Frederick H. Quintard, Robert Van Buren, Jr., Frank Street, James l W. Maples, William M. Betts, Allen G. Betts, Victor S. Selleck, Winfield H. Baldwin, D. Warren Fitch; auditors, Lewis C. Green, Samuel Lynes. -———-——-—————¢o.o>— Skene-Warner. The marriage of Mrs. Lavina War- ' ner, of Naugatuck, to _J ames Skene, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,'took place at 2:30 o’clock Wédnesday afternoon, at the residence of D. Burr Beach, No. (i Betts place, East Norwalk. 'The cere- mony was performed by Rev. F. W. Norris, after which Mr. and Mrs. Skene took a train for Poughkeepsie, where they will reside, the groorn be- ing a prosperous business man of that place. . , Fine Beers and'Ales. The celebrated Pilsner, Export and Bavarian lagers, steamed or plain, and the Golden Pale, Golden. Dark, Stock, Malt Extract and Malt and Iron sold for family or medicinal use by 1. G. Hamilton of the Norwalk hotel, are the finest in the market. An order by pos- tal card to Mr. Hamilton will receive prompt attention. ~ , - and Davenport .& - plumbing and general sanitation werc‘ SAYS HE IS“. N0. SUBBEL TOP ! i raid upon a melon patch. Witha num- ber ‘of others he was captured by farmer, who brought them to bay with a shot. gun and compelled them to pay. for the melons. He lost both melons and money. But he did not admit hav- ing turned his attention to acquiring ed in the alleged libelous article. Other employes of the newspaper were examined. The court room'was well ‘filled with residents of South- port and Greens Farms. JOHN P. (TARITEY DEAD. Registrar of Voters in New Haven for Many Years- ‘ NEW HAVEN, April 6.——John P. Car- ney, a well known democratic politician and general registrar of voters in this city for a number of years, died at his home on Meadow street last night aged 41 years. He had been in ill-health for the past year, but his active work in the recent shrievalty in New Haven County overtaxed him. -————<I-CF—————‘-— Farewell Party. Master Howard Gorham, of Keyser avenue, gave a farewell party Tuesday evening to his little cousins, Irving Chester andFannie Simpson, who are going to leave towu on Friday to live in Dayton, Ohio. Recitations were given by Eunie and Willa Beaker and Fanny Simpson; a duet by Howard Gorham and lrving Simpson; magic lantern views by Freddie Leopold. The donkey prize was won by Frankie Warren, of Danbury. There were about twenty present, and a very enjoyable time was had. Acollation was served about 9 o’clock. ~—»-—~<.'-.»—- -——»—~—-—- Birthday Anniversary. James W. Howard, of Washington street, was tendered a surprise last night by a number of his friends in henor of his 47th birthday anniversary. Ellis Howard favored the guests with musical selections, and after partaking of a bountiful supper prepared by Mrs. Howard the gentlemen departed, wish- ing Mr. Howard many happy returns of the day. Those present were : Mr. Dow, J. W. Dake, James Jardine, Ellis Howard, \V. H. Meeker, Dr. Crosby, Mr. Morris, George H. Howard, Capt. Howell and V. W. Ferris. HOOOF—-——- Death of Mrs. Weed. Mrs. Esther Richards. widow of Eb- enezer Weed, died Tuesday at 3 o’clock, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry R. Fitch in West street. Mrs. Weed was in the ninety-sixth year of her age. She was born in Darien, and had always resided there. She was a member of the Congregational church in that place. The funeral will be at- tended Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house, (53 West street and the burial Will be in Dance. —»~—<..¢>— .-.G. A. R. Notes- ' Buckingham Post, G. A. R. held a regular meeting last night. The Pest accepted an invitation to take part in the celebration of the 84th birthday anniversary of the father of Mrs. Clar— Lowe street, on April 15th. The Woman’s Relief Corps, which meets this afternoon, Iivill take action on a like invitation. A: A 7‘ Secretary Porter Hi. John Addison Porter, Secretary to "the President, has been compelled to abandon hié'pOSl. at the White House through overwork and the effects of the strain upon him in the past two .years, and he is confined to his residence. His physicians say that it will be several weeks before he will be, in a fit .condi- tion to resume his duties. V WOH—V—Q The Naromakes Meet- A meeting of the ‘Naromake Gun club was held last evening and was well attended. ‘ i' " It was voted to purchase a 'magan- for the same at the club’s range. . , Considerable interest was manifested in anticipated sporting pleasure at ‘th range, this season. ' ' ' _-“<O-IP—-——————y——-—- Home From Porto Rico. George Curtis arrived home from Porto Rico last night. He stys that Fred A. Hill expects to leave for home about the 15th of pest month. ' 4-Advertise in‘i‘asreaznrrii. ' b pumpkins unlawfully, as was intimat- ' riu B. Bates and Mrs. E. Bennett, on, trap. and to erect the proper enclosure ~ ‘A ; A STRAiW. ' yaw . ,0:‘:§§3£€f53‘sw 4.99% imam WWW“ ‘ ——:—é A Want advertisement was inserted in the GAZETTE’S Want column one day last week and the next morning the advertisment was answered by a party who stated that they read it in. the Gazette. "i. A similar advertisement'was placed in the Want column of another local paper-fora week with no response, ' Moral :—-A “Gazette.” adv. brings results every time. EASTON-LOTT. Robert J. Easton and Miss Lydia‘Lloyd Lott Married in Brooklyn. Miss Lydia Lloyd Lott and Robert J. Easton were married last night in the old Dutch Reformed church in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn. The Rev. Dr. Cornelius Wells, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. Miss Anita Lott, a sister of the bride, was" maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Carola'Brown, of St. Cather- ine’s, Canada; Miss Olive Young, Miss Maria Lott, Miss Annie Wilbur and Miss Grace Easton, a sister of the bridegroom. Walter Buxton, of Man- hattan, was best man and the ushers were Walter Marvin, of Nerwalk; Charles Livingston, Henry D. Lott, Clifford Easton, Edward Garvin and Erskine H. Lott. There were also two pages and two flower girls. A reception followed the service at the home of the bride’s parents in Flatbush. Mr. Easton, the bridegroom, was a former resident of East Norwalk and was well known in town. AMUSEMENTS. The Musketeers- Among the interesting plays this season in New York City the “Musket- eers” have probably been most talked of in that the two productions running on Broadway differ in many essential points. The latest version to be pre- sented next .Tuesday night at Hoyt’s Theatre by Paul Gilmore is said to be at varience with both the others and to cbnta‘in even a greater amount of genuine dramatic interest. Mr. Gil- more is a capital actor of the romantic and heroic ‘type and his creation of Duma's’ masterpiece is said to be 'ex- actly in his line of stage work. lack and the Beanstalk. Old King Cole, a merry old soul; four and twenty blackbirds; old Mother Hubbard, who went to the cupboard; the Little Old Woman who lived in a shoe; the hen that laid‘the golden egg; puss in beats; the ten-foot giant; Sin- bad, the funny sailor; little Miss Muffet who sat on a tuflr'et; the forty thieves; Mary, Mary, quite contrary, and Jack who killed the giant; will all be deplet- ed in Klaw and Erlanger’s production of R. A. Barnet’s burlesque extrava- ganza, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” at the Park City Theatre Bridgeport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, April 10, 11, 12 with matinee Wednesday. 4 --~ ‘Vv , Libel Bill Rejected. On an adverse report from the commit- tee on the judiciary, the senate yester— day rejected the bill requiring plaintiffs to give bonds for damages before bring- ing suits for libel against newspapers. ‘ B. W. Maples appeared before the committee and favored the bill. ‘ ~ ~40-I>—-——~———--———-— Central Club’s New President. At a meeting of the Executive Board of the Central club, held at the club house on West avenue, Wednesday unanimously, elected president of the club for the ensuing year. A-..__.‘.-o>~ Horse Stolen. A side bar top buggy, blanket and a small dark mare with a long tail and heavy mane, and harness, belonging to Moses Sherwood of Greens Farms was stolen from that place last night. 4“ ‘v The Weather.- Increasing cloudiness to-night; Fri- day rain‘ and warmer. Glorious News ComesfromDr. D. B. Cargile. of Washita, ‘I. T. He writes: “Four bottles of Electric Bitters has cured Mrs. Brower of Scrolula, which had caused her great sulferiug for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and face, and the best doctors could give no help; but her cure is complete and her health is excellent.” This shows what-thousands have proved ——that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. it‘s the, supreme remedy for eczema, tetter,-salt rheum, stimulatesliver, kidneys and bowels, expels poisons, helps digestion builds up the strength. Only on centsb‘old by'John A. Riggs, druggist, 11 Main "street; Guaranteed. morning, Mrs. James G. Gregory was ulcers, bells and running sores. 1t , TH E - WH EEL CONTEST. The Positions of the Several Candidates Re- mains Unchanged To-day. In the contest for the Rambler wheel, the positions of the several candidates remain unchanged. The ballot at noon to-day was as fol- lows : lrving H. Reed, Pioneer 1930 J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 1151 J. H. Magner, Hope Hose 888 Smith Northrop, Phoenix 227 Elbert W. Clark, Putnam Hose 158 D. Hart Weeks,‘,Phoenix 84 Charles M. Smith._Pi0neer, 72 Leo Davis, Old Well 68 Samuel McGowan, Putnam Hose 19 Geo. S. Grumman, Phoenix . . 15 F. W. Darmer, Old§Well 10 H. D. Cornell, Fire Police 2 L. M. Smith, Mayflower 2 D. W. Harford, Old Well 2 Chief F. M. Wheelei',IE.N.F.D. 1 Patrick F. Slattery, Hope Hose, 1 g E. V. Baker, Old Well 1 Joseph Matheis’ Pioneer 1 Harry Mitchell, Pioneer 1 Fred Weiseit 1 Howard L.Lowudes, Old Well 1 Geo. F. Foote, Old Well' 1 John Yost, Putnam Hose ] —————-‘0-0>————r— ' Olive Branch Lodge, K. P. will confer the third degree to-night. Frank Avery will leave for Dayton, Ohio, to-morrow. ' Security Council, N. P. U. will meet to-morrow night. Members of Concord Div1sion S.of T., will visit VVestport Division, to-night. Spring is here, the sound of the first street hand organ is heard in the land. The Charles L. Bouton homestead, at Brookside, has been sold to John and Clara Kovacs. Dr. J.‘J. Strohmeyer, of New York, is having some improvements made about “Altha Sita, ”his summer cottage on, Bell Island. Captain Stevens, of the Island, is doing» the work. At the mid-week service of the South Norwalk Congregational church this evening, Rev. Gerald H. Beard will give an address on the Sunday school lesson for next Sunday. Mrs. F. C. Becker and daughters, Helen and Amelia, are the guests of William J. Becker, of New York. The East Norwalk Whist club will be entertained, Friday night, by Mr. ’ and Mrs. Alonzo Smith, East avenue. The following are the new officers of the VVoman’s guild of Grace church: President, Mrs. Robert Van Buren; vice-president, Mrs. Sophia L. Weed; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. William H. smith. Mrs. W. S. Sturtevant, of Blmwood avenue, is visiting her mother in New York. . ‘ The Misses Julia, Grace and Eleanor, Smith and Ida F. Taylor, spentyester- day afternoon at. the home of a, lady _ friend in West Norwalk. The funeral of little Everitt H. Sloan was held, yesterday, at the homea ofhis father, Morris Sloan. Rev. S. B. Pond officiated. '. , . The Church'History club will meet at the residence of Mrs. Philip N. Knapp, this afternoon at 3 o’clock Mrs. F. W. Norris will read a paper. Ruth and Victor Smith‘ are the proud owners of new bicycles. - Miss Elsie Raymond, with a party of New York friends, attended the recep- tion and concert of the Wesleyan Glee club in Mount Vernon. last week. A F rightful Blunder .V‘Vill often cause a horrible Burn Scald. Cut or Bruise. Bucklen’s Arni- ca Salve, the best in the world, will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures Old Sores. Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boiis, Felons. Corns, all Skin Erup- tions. Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. abox. Cure guaranteed. Sold' by John A. Riggs, Qruggist, 11 Main‘ street. . ’ TRIAL again. The Sudden Illness of Juror-g Gregory Stops the Guil- ' ford Case. PNEUMONIA FEARED. Removed to Sheriff Hawiey’s Apartments at the Jail. When the hour for opening court in the Guilford trial arrived yesterday it was reported that Juror George Greg“ ory of Darien was stricken with pneu- It has long been a noticeable fact that the gentleman was suffering monia. from a severe cold and his appearance Tilesday was such as to occasion alarm, not alone to his friends but those in- terested in the trial. Mr. Gregory contrived to. reach. the court house, but it was very evident to the court that he was a dangerously sick man, and Judge Wheeler arrang- ed to have him conveyed to the private apartments of Sherilf Hawley at the jail, where it will be much quieter than at a hotel. Examination showed that the juror was on the verge of having pneumonia, and, at 3:30 p. m., when court was order?- ed to reopen before the enforced ad- journment, it was a matter of doubt re- garding the outcome. The remaining jurors were called and the court, after further instructing them, ordered an adjournment of the case until 10 a.m. next Tuesday. All about the court house excitement was at its height. The gravity of the Situation wasth by Judge Wheeler, - the, attorneys, attendants and news- paper then. Everywhere were expres- sion of solicitation for Juror Gregory. To-day Juror Gregory is about the same and it may be a matter of another day before it is definitely settled wheth- er he will escape pneumonia or not.. The trained nurse originally engaged to attend Dr. Guilford, is filling a sim- ilar capacity with the sick man. All that skill, comfort and caution can do to avert a fatal climax is being done. Mr. Gregory is the father of Judge H. W. Gregory of this city and repre- sented Dari en in the last legislature. Later Bridgeport at noon to-day, and reports Judge Gregory returned from his father as being much better. ‘A v ‘7. NEW HAVEN DEMOCRATS.— Attorney Driscoll Nominatedfor Mayor on Third Ballot NEW HAVEN, April 6.—At the demo- cratic city convention held here last night Attorney C. T. Driscoll was nomi- nated for mayor on the third ballot re‘ ceiving 42 votes out of 76 delegates present. ——————~-———-<o -vr--~—-————— Foreclosure proceedings in the case of Charles E. Church vs. Francisco Raconneli, et. a1. were heard before Judge Frost this morning. -The‘amount ' involved was $800. The law day for re demption was-fixed as May 18th. A petition is being largely circulated _ through East N orwalk and'South Nor- ' walk that Riverside avenue be repair- ed with crushed stone instead of gravel. The petition bears the names of the prominent business men and bicyclists. George‘I. Buxton is having a new walk built and stone steps laid at the approach to his sightly residence on Elmcrest ‘ ‘ ' ‘7 ‘ His Life Was SaVed. . , Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen of Hannibal, Mo., lately had a wonder- ful deliverance from a frightful death. In telling of it he says : " I wastaken with Typhoid Fever, that ran into Pneumonia. My' lungs became hard- ened. I was so weak I couldn’t even sit up in bed. Nothing helped me. ' ,I expected to soon die of Consumption, when I‘heard of Dr. King’s New Dis- covery. One bottle gave great relief. I continued to use it, and‘now am’ Well and strong; [ can’t‘say too much in its praise." This marvellous medicine is; the surest and quickest cure in thé world for all Throat and Lung trouble. Regular sizes 50 cents and $1.00. Trial battles free at John A. Riggs’ Drug Store, 11 MainSt.; every bottle guaran- ecd. '
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