To GetCusto‘mers Ads vertise in Their Favor: ite Paper, THE EVEN- ING GAZETTE: VOL. IX. NO. 2098. .a‘ NORWALK, CONN, THURS DAY EVENING, APRIL 13,, 1899. Every Reader of ,THB EVENING eczema- is a Buyer. GiveThem- a Trial Hr_w - v PRICE TWO CENTS. WILL TEST LIIW Herman Malmo Will go to Supreme Court For a License. COMMISSIONERS REFUSE. Claim Law Authorizrng Review of Their De- cision is Unconstitutional. _, With intent to test thoroughly the \ law providing for an appeal from de- cisions of the county commissioners in . regard to the issue of liquor licenses, Canfield & Judson as attorneys for Herman E. Malmo of South Norwalk have secured a writ of mandamus order- ing the commissioners to show cause why they should not issueia license to Malmo. The mandamus was signed by Judge Ralph .Wheeler and p under a reservation will come up before the supreme court of errors at the session which opens in Bridgeport next Tues- day. The ag‘reement to bring it up so soonresulted in the abandonment of contempt preceedings which it had been proposed to bring against the commissioners? Late last fall Malmo applied for a licence to carrv Tm the saloon business on Washington street in South Nor- walk. ‘The commissioner in December refused to g1ve a license and he appeal- ed from that decision to the superior court. The matter was fought out there during February and a decision was finally handed down sustaining Malmo and directing the Commissioners This the , commissioners refused to do, desp1te the to issue a license to him. order of the court. Mr. Malmo held a consultation with his attorneys, Canfield do Judson, and it was decided to take aggressive meas- ures to decide the legality -of the statute under which the appeal from the decision of the commissioners to the superior court had been made. Ac- cordingly the writ of mandamus was drawn up and at the same time papers in an attachment of the commissioners for contempt of court, were also pre— pared ‘ ’ Armed with these Attorney Judson appeared before Judge Wheeler Tues- day afternoon and soon secured his signature to the writ of mhndamus. But the contempt papers were not served. There was a consultation between At- torney Judson and Judge. Carroll counsel for the county commissioners and it was agreed that the matter should come before .the supreme court next Tuesday on reservation. This agreement was satisfactory to Judge Wheeler and the reservation was made. The contempt proceeding was then abandoned. I It is believed that a result of this proceeding will be to settle a long standing controversy. Ever since the law was passed allowing appeals from the decisions of the county commis- sioners there has been more or less . fritlzion. There have been no disputes mat have been carried to the point reached by this one bnta decision in the present suit will clear the air very considerably. It is the contention of the COIDIDIt- sioners that the statute permitting a;- peals is unconstitutional for the qua:- tion on which it alloWs an appeal is not a judicial one. Then too the statute is alleged to be obscure in its meaning and the superior court is aSserted not' Vto be entitled to any jurisdiction over. the county commissioners who are not its officers in any sense. ’ Then too the point is taken that even if the court has jurisdiction and decides that the commissioners erred " in refusing a license, the court should not order the commissioners to issue a license against their own best judg- ment but the court should' 1ssue the 'license itself. Thus it can he seen that the matter possesses many inter- esting phases and a decision upon the suit will be of more than ordinary in- wrest. ' BEIIIISIT BHIIVLLI. _Dr.,Nan'cy~ Guilford is De- pressed, but Didn’t Complain. HER PLEA'A-SURPRISE. Sheriff Hawley Wants No Publicity When He Takes Prisoner to Wethersfield. Sheriff Hawley has not announced the time at which he will take Dr. N an- cy A. Guilford to'the state prison, as he. is desirous" of avoiding the crowd of cu- rious persons who would assemble at the railroad station to look at the pris- Very probably. be will make the trip to Wethersfield some time today. Mrs. Guilford is bearing‘up well un. oner if the time were known. der the shock which very naturally resulted from the sudden ending of the trial and the passing of sentence upon her. but is making no complaint and is talk- ing but little. have evidently stood in her good stead. Twice beforeshe has been sentenced to She is much depressed, of course, Her former experiences penal confinement, but in niether in- stance was the penalty so severe. The cases of Harry Oxley, who was charged as a principal in causing the death of Emma Gill, of Harry Guilford, Eudora Guilford and Rose Dayton, all of whom were indicted on the charge of Enurder in the second degree, will go over the May term of the court. Juror George Gregory, whose illness with pneumonia served to bring about the ending of the Guilford tr1al, is, im- proving. He is still very weak, how- ever, and some time will elapse before he will regain his strength. CRANBORY. Word has been received here that George Van Ness is wanted in Bristol forxhaving uttered a forged check. He was in that place under the assumed name of William McVeigh and passed a forged check at the Ashland house cafe, purporting to have been‘drawn by George R. Evans. He is the same young man who some, weeks since out quite a dash in this place and suddenly left after getting a forged check cashed which Charles F. Bouton was called upon to make good as an endorser, he not having any suspicion that the paper was fraudulent. Edwaid Taylor has purchased a new bicycle. ‘A-‘ Changed Places of Abode. Expressman Reynolds’ teams were busily engaged yesterday, in removing the household effects of several of our citizens to new quarters. The household effects of George T. Brady were removed from the Betts place on ‘Wall street to the home of' William E. Montgomery. The household goods of Mrs. P. R. Deusenberrie wgre taken from Union Park to the rooms vacated by Mr. Brady. The household belongings cf A1thu1 Jackson were removed from Wilton avenue to Hartford. William H. Aiken’s household ef— fects were removed to Newtown ave- nue. William A. Benedict's household fur- niture. etc., were removed to rooms on Main street. ' ' : Drill, Firemen, Drill. The members of the fire department met at the Town Assembly rooms last, night where they were instructed in a number of drill evolutions by Captain Addison A. Betts. They will give a public drill on Union P111 k this evening. All this preparatory for the annual in- spection of the department which takes on the 20th. _ ~—~ -~<o-o>—— — »—--- More Horses. Messrs: Dana .11. Banks who have already disposed of several car loads of horses expect another car load from the west on Saturday. Their last sale was to Richard Cutbill of South N or- walk. The firm purchases a class of. horses that meet with ready sale. .‘ <w‘ 7 Degree Work. Kabaossa Encampment, I. O. 0 It, . will meet to-night and confer a degree 011 three candidates scheduled to be present. , letters. BUMMEHEHHI '91. Center'High School Gradu- ates Hold Exercises in the Congregational Church. VINCIT QUI SE VINCIT. The Church Crowded With the Friends of the Graduates. The class of ’99 of the Center High school held its commencement exer- cises in the First Congregational church last night. The chancel of the church was prettily decorated with roses of the class color, red and white, and palms. The motto, II “He Conquers Who Conquers Himself” “Vincit qui se Vincit,” was suspended above in red and white The church began 'to fill at 7:30 o’clock and before 8 o’clock was crowded. An air of expectancy per- vaded the church and as the time roll- ed by and the scholars did not appear, the audience became slightly impatient. At 8:15 Rev. C. M. Selleck, Rev. Frank A. Scofield, Mrs. S. H. Hunting- ton, Edmund E. Crowe, Principal C.A. Tucker and Prof. A. S. Gibson took their places upon the platform. The exercises were begun by an or- gan prelude by Prof. A. S. Gibson and then four of the class, Miss Edith C. Huntington, Miss Harriet L. Keith, Harry G. Davis and Edward J. Miller, and Miss Barnum, the teacher, came forward and took theg‘ places that had previously been assigned them. The young ladies were beautifully dressed in white swiss gowns 'and each had a red and a white rose fastened in her gown. Rev. E. A. Scofield offered a of thanknlness for the...fi_ne educational facilities with which we were blessed prayer after which prayer, Principal C. A Tucker explained that two of the class had been unavoidably delayed by an unforseen obstacle and that the exer- cises would go on until their arrival. . The program then proceeded with a most excellent essay on the “ Advance- ment in Juvenile Literature,” by Miss Harriet L. Keith. She spoke ofhthe first child’s book, a single page, pasted thin sheet of horn to prevent soiling; how the literature for children gradually advanced until 1719, when the cele- brated Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De- foe, the Swiss Family Robinson and on a. board and covered with a Arabian Knight-s appeared. The books written since, renowned for their uni- versal use among children in the nur- sery, Miss Keith said, were the fairy tales of Grimm and Anderson and Mother Goose rhymes. The two belated graduates Miss Daisy Williams and Miss Emily Mott arrived. at this time and Miss Williams read an essay on "Public Education in Cuba and Porto Rico.” Miss Williams’ essay was an interesting account of the bad condition of things in both places and the lack'of good schools and the facilities for education. She also gave it as heropinion that it is the duty of this country to improve their condition. Following this essay on alto solo by Mrs. was well received. Edward Miller then delivered an “The Future 01.0mm S. H. Huntmgton, “Happy Days,” essay on Africa.” ‘ He told of the great field there was for development. . He thought the Africans were not naturally _-laz'y but did not have to work as nature supplied His essay was a concise treatise .worth hearing and showing much study and thought on the part of its author. The next essay was one by Miss Emily E. Mott “Defense of Posh. their wants. ry.” It was an able effort and well 'written. - Mr. E. l. Crowe followed 'with a". tenor solo, “'iimefind Tide.” ’ ‘ Harry Davis delivered an essay on “Photography. ” He told of how phi)" tography W218 used as a science and alsw as an art. Miss L'liith C. Huntington’s e335: on- L v want, andto pay for it. ~ best result. EWW atom» No One Denies It ! In every city there is ONE PAPER, that leads—that reaches the best class of citizens—people with money to buy What they One paper that gives advertisers the In Norwalk that paper is the GAZETTE. “The Influence of Dreams” was most delightful and was a gem of good lan- guage and excellent composition. _ The young lady was well deserving of the applause it called forth. Mrs. Huntington and Mr. closed the program with a. duct, “The Crowe Land of Dreams.” C. AiTucker made a very appropriate speech thanking the audience for its attendance and close attention. L Rev. C. M. Selleck read a charge to the class in his usual eloquent language. He exhorted them to do their duties and expend their best efforts for their advancement on the'road bf life, and said that every boy and girl in the town could be successful if he would only exert his energies to that end. He also complimented and extolled Principal Tucker on the fine class he had before him and then distributed the diplomas, after which .he gave a benediction. - The last number was the organ post- lude “March Pontificale” by Prof. Gibson. The pupils then received I the‘ cen- gratulation of their friends and many beautiful flowers and other presents. The ushe1s were George Woodward, Frederick Ells, Comstock, Oliver S. Stanley, Seymour Curtis, Chester Selleck. ' 4 :-> V —~Advertise in THE GAZETTE. ——-—-'—_—<‘o-oD—~ TAKEN BY’ MISTAKE. George Mr. Klyn Who Inadvertantly Took the Feath‘3 ers Returned Them to the Owners. The ostrich: feathers which were taken from Kreiger’s millinery store, Wednesday have been returned. An old man named Klyn went into the store and asked Mr. Greenstein if h could have the box standing out side the door. Mr. Greenstein said that he could have it in about an hour when it w0uld be empty. ' Tn an hour Mr. filyn~ returned and picked up the box. 5 it weighed very light be supposed it was empty and took it home. 1 The first thing Mr. Klyn knew of his mistake was when his son read in an evening paper that a box containing ostrich feathers had been taken from Kriegcr’s store. He. looked into the box his father had brought home which had been laid gside until it was want-ed. and found the feathers, which he immediately returned to the owner. First Annual Ball. The first annual concert and ball of the Central Labor Union will be held in Arion hall Friday, evening April 14th. Smythe's orcheStra will furnish music. A fine dance p1ogram of twenty-s11: numbeis has been prepared and the concert will be of the first order. The committee who has arranged for this entertainment is Edward I. Hill ,Frank Schwarz, James Duffy and George P- Hands. = <v: Hospital Directors Meet. At the meeting of the hospital direc- tors held last night matters pertaining to business of that “institution were discussed at length, but no business of importance was transacted. A report of $50 received from the Woman’s asso- ciation of the Fi1st Baptist church was made It is thought that things will be in 1eadiness to move into the new building about June let, though noth- lng definite is known. About s1xty prominent Norwalk and South Norwalk people went to Hart- ford, this morning to uphold N01 walk's end in the insane Hospital contest. The Hat Finishers association held g. meeting and election of officers in G. LA. R. hall,":last night, which resulted as inllows: President, .105. Tammany; vice-president, Chas. Lynch; secretary, J. W. Scully; tieasurer, S. N. Carlin; trustees.Ge01-oe Gerrish, R. Pea1son, Sr.,F W. Wehlc. —-Advertise in‘TH‘E ”GAZETTE. 111111111111. Farm Hduse on Cornell Place ,Destroyed By Flames. WORKOF INCENDIARY. Numerous Fires Lead Inhabitants to Believe a Firebug is Abroad. Has Darien a firebug ? - That is the question that is exciting the minds of the citizens of the little town of Darien some four miles from Norwalk. . Last week a large barn near Gainer’s milk dairy was mysteriously destroyed together with its contents and a large number of farming implements, Mr. Gainer losing several tons of fine straw which he had stored in the building. Again last night the fire bell startled the sleeping inhabitants and the vol- unteer firemen were hastily called out. The fire this time was on what is known as the J. B. Cornell place just north of the depot. When the firemen am ived they found the large farm house enveloped in a seething mass of flames, anh although they worked with a will the building Was entirely consumed, and this morn- ing nothing but a. mass of smoulchering ruins mark the spot where once! stood a dwelling. r The farm house was empty, no one occupying the building, and there was no fire of any description about the premises, proving without a doubt that a firebug had visited the scene and ap- plied the torch. ————————————4|-o>———————- THE WHEEL CONTEST. The Positions of the Several Candidates R'e- - mains Unchanged To-day. In the contest for the Rambler wheel, the positions of the several candidates remain unchanged. I The ballot at noon to-day was as fol- lows : ‘lrving H. Reed, Pioneer 1950 J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 1151 J. H. Magner, Hope Hose 890 Smith Northrop, Phoenix 227 Elbert.W. Clark, Putnam Hose 158 D.Hart- Weeks, Phoenix ‘ 84 Charles M. Smith, Pioneer, 7?. Leo Davis, Old Well 68 Samuel McGowan, Putnam Hose 19 Geo. S. Grumman, Phoenix 15 F. W. Darmer, Old Well 16 H. D. Cornell, Fire Police 2 L. M. Smith, Mayflower. 2 D. W. Harford, Old W'ell ‘ I 2 Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D. 1 Patrick F. Slattery,'Hope Hose. 1 E. V. Baker, Old “hall 1 Joseph Matheis’IPioneer 1 Harry Mitchell, Pioneer 1 Fred Weiseit 1 Howard L.Lowndes, Old Well 1 Geo. F. Foote, Old Well 1 lolin.1’ost, Putnam Hose 1 Hosprtal Notes. For some months past little Freddie Fahey has been at the Norwalk hospital for treatment of a fracture of his right leg, caused by his- falling from a win- dow. Efiorts‘to save the injured mem- ber proved fruitless, and yesterday it was amputated. The sufferer is doing as nicely as could be expected. There are at present three patients at the institutioa. ‘ ‘ A-‘ What Do the Children Drink? Don’t give them tea or coffee. Have you tried the new food drink called, Grain-O. ‘J it is delicious and nourish- ing and takes the place of coti'ee. The more G1 sin 0 you give the children the mom health you distribute through their systems. Grain-013 made of pure grains, and w hen prope1ly p1cpared . tastes like the choice giades of coffee but costs about i as much. All grocers 391111. 13c and the. ' ' Lackman, 1111's Huts. Mrs. Bridgeport", Shot by Frarik Kester. THEN HE KILLS HIMSELF. Lottie Wilmot' .of John P. Lackman Ends His Life in Thomaston ' I .With the Rope. BRIDGEPORT, April ~13.——Frank Kes- ter, a variety actor, residing at No. 4 East First street, New York, commit- ted suicide onn Norman street in the vicinity of theTBarnum winter quarters shortly after 8 o’clock last night by' shooting. Before shooting himself, however. Kester endeavored to kill Mrs. Lottie Wilmot, who is quite well known in this city, and with whom he seemed to be infatuated. life was saved by her corset, as thegbul- let which would otherwise. have proved fatal glanced from one of the corset’s steels and inflicted but a slight wound: The man wanted the woman to go to ' New York with him and she refused. Then he shot her. The woman’s April 13. —John P. a German, aged 81 years, committed suicide yesterday by hang- THOMASTON, ing. He had been ill for some time, and it is thought the suicide was the result of despondency. AMUSEWIEle. Magician Kellar. One of the prettiest as well as bewil- dering illusions to be presented by Magician Kella‘r, during his engage- ment in this city is called “The Mys-. tery of L’Hassa.” Kellar first saw the illusion in India, "and purchased the- secrzt from its original inventor. He visited one of the native temples one day to see atrick that he had heard about, in which an old priest was Said to apparently suspend the laws of grav- itation. The room was bare of furni- ture and had but one door.- No one but Kellar and the priest were'in it. The former picked up a board, which he placed in the air horizontally, and it remained there. He clapped his hands and a young girl stood beside him, but where she came from Kellar didn’t know. He placed the girl upon the plank and both remained suspend- ed in the air without apparent support. Kellar couldn’t fathom it, sohe pur- chased 'the illusion for a round sum and will give it in his programme in this city. The great magician will be at Hoyt’s theatre, Tuesday evening April 18th. The Sawlelle Dramatic Co. The Sawtelle Dramatic company pre- sented “The Buckeye Tavern” at Hoyt’s Theatre last night. The play was very good and the specialties ex- cellent. To-night the companywvill present "Slaves of Gold”and at the matinee to-day, “Captain’s Mate.” “ WILTON. MiSS Lou Montgomery of N orwalk, is the guest of R. H. Fitch. Miss Bessie Thomas of Stamford has been visiting Miss May Morehouse. 'Miss Marianna Middlebrook of New York, has been visiting Miss Agnes Ogden. Walter Gregory of East Orange was in town on Saturday. ‘ Mrs. William Steiger, who has been the guest bf P. S. Ackerman, has re- turned to Newark. . The evening mail south arriving at 7;16 which had been discontinued dur- ing the winter was resumed on Wed- nesday, and the office will close at 7:30 until further notice. ‘ We are glad to report the continued improvement of Mrs. George W. Ogden, who has been dangerously ill for sev- eral weeks. The Weather. _ Fair and warmer to-night ; showers and probably thunder-storms, Friday. 40 -OM The Homeliest Man in Nordek, As well as the handsomest,‘ and 01; her we invited to c 1” on any druggist and get hes a Ll ial bottle of Kemp’s Balsam for the Throat and Lungs, a remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Cong hs.Asth ma, ' Brggghitis and Consumption. Price' 35. an
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