1x:_1._;__.-.,..._..... To Get Customers Ad- vertise In Their Favor-l ite Paper, THE EVEN:- ING GAZETTE! _ 1 “ VOL. IX. NO. 2115- , NOEwALK, Conn, MON DAY EVENING, MAY 8, 1899.: ' . Every Reader of THE _ EVENING GAZETTE. isaBuyer. GiveThem aTrial PRICE Two CENTS f— 111131311 111. Fed by Stomach Pump. IN INSANE ASYLUM. Languishes In a Padded Cell and Refuses All Food. “Bat” Regan is still trying to starve himself. He languishes in a padded cell in the insane retreat at Middle- town and. has not yet tasted a morsel of food of his own‘ free. will. The stomach pump is the only method by which the attendants can frustrate his desire to die of starvation. ‘ Regan’s is a remarkable case. He was arrested in Ridgefield on the charge of burglary several months ago. Being considered a dangerous charac- ter he wastaken to the county jail in Bridgeport for safe keeping. From the moment he entered that institution not a mouthful of food passed his lips until the combined force of several men was utilized to pump nourishment into his his stomach. ' Dr. 0. Lincoln Banks, the Bridge- port jail physician, at first thought [the prisoner was shamming and tried all sorts of roses without avail. The most tempting viands were placed before the prisoner after days of fasting but the aroma of the food failed to have any effect. Regan scoffed at the efforts of the jail attendants, whom he solemn— ly informed that he would not eat a mouthful as he was being unlawfully detained in jail. The day he was taken out for trial he drank several glasses of water, but after being brought back to jail he also refused to drink water. At the hearing probable cause was found on the charge of burglary. He was held to' await trial. The stomach pump had been used a few times, but it was thought that Regan would soon get tired of having milk, mixed with other ingredients, pumped while he held But such was into his stomach was down by powerful arms. not the case and during his three or four weeks’ stay he proved the most stubborn, insanely plucky and trouble- some prisoner ever detained within the walls of the jail. At times other than meal hours he was perfectly rational and talked intelligently, but when the food question was brought up he balk- ed. Dr. Banks finally came to the con- clusion that the prisoner was insane and so informed Sheriff Sidney E. Haw- ley. The latter applied to Gov. Cooke for the appointment of an examining board to pass upon Regan’s sanity. Eminent physicians in that particular line of work Were appointed an exam- ining board and in their report to the governor adjudged Regan insane. , “Bat” was taken to Middletoxvn and the matter was forgotten. This was several months ago. It was learned last night that he was still being kept alive on liquid nourishment forcibly pumped into his stomach. Regan de- clared he is not insane and will never eat anything while confined within the walls of the asylum. .__f South Norwalk Methodist Church. The services at the South No rwalk Methodist church Sunday were, as usual, largely attended. The new choir did excellent work and the sing- ing received much" approval. .- The choir consists of Miss Harriet N. Heath, soprano; Mrs. Samuel H. Huntington, contralto;E. E. Crowe, tenor; Frank Comstock, bass; M15. James Golden, . Organist. Parochial School Examination. On Wednesday, May 24th, St. Mary’s Parochial school will be examined by Rev. Fathers McAlcnny, Preston and Curtin. ' WHEN NATURE Needs aSSlstance it maybe best to render promptly, but one should re- member to use even the most per- fect 1emedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by "-4 he California Fig Syrup Co. AT GRACE CHURCH. Sunday Service well Attended and Music by the Chorus Choir Excdllently Rendered. There were large congregations at both services in Grace church Sunday. The music by the new, quartette and chorus choir under the direction of Harry Pepper was excellently ren- dered. Miss Amy Wood the contralto soloist sang the ofiertory solo, “King All Glorious,” by Barnby‘ at the morn- ing service and Miss Vera Wood the soprano soloist sang the offertory at the evening service, ‘ ‘He. Giveth his Beloved Sleep,” by Harry Pepper. The Processional, “Norwalk” and the Recessional “Fairfield,” also com- positionsof Mr. Pepper were beautiful pieces and were well rendered. ‘ The following is the programme : MORFHNG. Processional—Norwalk, Pepper Kyrie, Arnold in A Gloria Tibi, Woodward in B Credo. Trimnell in F van—C1 own Him With Many Clowns, Diademata Offe1to1y—King All Glorious, Barnby Doxology. Hymn—Hark the Sound of Heavenly Voices, Moultrie Sanctus, Steggall in G Communion Hymn—Here 0 My Lord, M01 ecambe Gloria in Excelsis, Calkin in D Recessional—Fairfield, Pepper _ EVENING. Processional—Norwalk, Pepper Versicles —-Festal. ‘ Gloria Patri, Clifford Trimnell in C Trimnell in C Magnificat, Nunc Dimitis, Versicles—Festal. Hymn—Abide With Me, Eventide. Ofiertory—He Giveth His Beloved Sleep, Arr. from Abt by H. P. Doxology. Vesper Hymn—Skane. Recessionali'v ~————“‘—‘...D———-——— An Exciting Runaway. While exercising one of A. Solmans’ new horses on Saturday, the Street Railway sprinkler came along and frightened the animal, who gave a jump pulling “Rick” Fay, the driver, from the seat into the bottom of the carriage. The horse dashed down Washington street, colliding with Stegmuller’s tea wagon, a grocery wagon, two bicycles and another carriage in which were seated a_ man and wdman. At the corner of Water street the wagon upset throwing“Rick" out, but he managed to strike 'upon his feet and stop the horse. All three of the wagons were more or less damaged, while one of the wheels which was owned by Samuel Hoyt was demolished. The other wheel was owned by young Ghiotto and escaped serious injury. -——-——'—<0.0;>-————-\ _ , Some Snakes- On Sunday Joseph Matheis, D. Hart Weeks and Ed Taylor met at the resi— dence of Herman Smith on Newtown avenue. The conversation turned to snakes and each related his latest and largest capture. Joe told about killing three snakes on his way up and Hart related 1the killing of four, one of which he said was over five feet long. It was now up to Ed and he coolly told of having killed that day on his way to Smith’s nine snakes with a cane, three of which were bca-constrictors. Ed took the sandwich and Joe and Hart the trolley for home before Herman started in to tell his experience. ‘ A Ben Hur Patronesses. The patronesses of the Ben Hur en- tertainment to be given by Old Well Hook and Ladder company are: Mrsfl John H. Ferris, Mrs. R. A. Holmes, Mrs. M. H. Tolles, Mrs. Christian Swartz, Mrs. Richard H. Golden, Mrs. R. A. McDonald, Mrs. E. H. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Ira Cole, Mrs. Robert VanBuren, Cornelia F. Beard, Mrs. Carl Harstrom, Mrs. James Golden, Mrs. J. C. New- kirk, Mrs. Ida S. Keep, Mrs. Charles S. St. John, Mrs. T. Vanderhoef, Mrs. E. A. Woodward, Mrs. J. G. Gregory, Mrs. Thomas I. Raymond, Mrs. George W. Cram, Mrs. Jacob M. Layton, Mrs. H. W. Gregory, Mrs. C. F. Osborn, Mrs. H. F. Lockwood, Mrs. John A. Slater. ' Military Orders. Col. Charles W. Hendrie command- ing Fourth regiment, has been order- ed to make requisition on the quarter- master general for non-commissioned otficers’ chevrons for non-commissioned staff officers and direct the command- ing officers of Companies‘B, D and E, to make requisition for their commands ————————<~<p+p———————— Bishop Tierney’ 3 Brother Dead. Thomas Tierney, a brother of Bishop Tierney, died at his home on Elm street early Sunday morning, aged l about 60 years. A lllllHlll__|J___S SUNDAY. A Large Number #01 Visitors Enjoyed the Shore Resorts.‘ ’ VETS AT DORLON POINT. The Tramway Company Kept Busy All Day Carrying Passengers. Those who strolled about the shaded streets, took a trolley ride, rode horses or bicycles into the suburbs or «took a carriage ride after dinner yesterday, i came close in touch with what May, that smiling sister of the calendar, had done for the most glorious Sunday yet. The trees had increased the output of their foliage until the tender, pale green of the leaves afforded a soft and enticing shade, the bloom had not al- together departed from the early fruit trees, and the lilac with its half open clusters of blossoms filled the atmos- phere with its fragrance, The tem- perature was delightful, just the faint- est note of a breeze was stirring and there was a calm and peaceful attitude of nature, well befitting the mood of those who turned steps toward worship in church, and still more in harmony with thosa who worshipped in that great church of the Outdoor Creation. The temptation to get into the country, to see the early buds of the apple trees, just pushing into blossom, and to get the long view'of forrests in their new grab of green was irresistible, and all day long Norwalk was crowded with strangers. At Dorlon Point hundreds of strangers, including alarge delegation of old veterans,“f1:om,..-the._..N.oroton Soldiers’ home, enjoyed the exhilirat- ing sea air that can always be found at this most charming of summer resorts, while the Tramway company’s Were crowded all day carrying visitors to Roton Point, the Coney Island of the east. At the Knob, Yacht Club and Pine Ledge members enjoyed the sea breezes and watched the white sails of the yachts as they danced over the waters cars of the sound. . It was the first day in which the song of the birds seemed to be in harmony with the surroundings and there were many song birds in evidence. particu- larly in the outlying sections. All things that are delightful, weather- wise, were abundant yesterday and the soul of mankind rejoiced and was thankful. —————<o.o>—————— South Norwalk Congregational Church. The Holy Communion service was held at 10:30 a. 111., in the South Nor- walk Congregational church Sunday morning w ith reception of new mem- bers and address by the pastor. The Vesper services were under the auspices of the Men’s Club. Deacon Dickerman preSIded. Mrs. Lillian Sherwood-New- kirk sang. The congregational sing- ing, led by Fred J. Force was aCCOm- panied by cornet and organ, The pro- gramme of service follows: ' Ten Minute Song Service. Opening Hymns-Every Day and Hour The Fifty-first Psalm. responsively. Soprano solo—The Redeemer. ‘Gounod Offertory—Le Cygne Saint-Saens Soprano solo—The Holy City Adams Scripture ,Reading from Luke. Hymn—Repentence. Address by the pastor—Though Your Sins Be As Scarlet. Hymn—Just Asl Am. Ran Over Boy. While riding along Taylor avenue Sunday afternoon E. F. Magner ran over a boy named Benjamin. The boy, who is about 11 years old, was playing in the sheet. His clothes caught in one of the pedals and were mined, the lad was not seriously inqu ed. ..__———~——-<o.o>-— Where'Did Theyfiet If? There was a fight between some Ger- mans at Bull Run Saturday night about ' 10 o’clock. The parties were separated before, any injury resulted. 1 It .is thought that they were under the" in~ flueuce. of liquor which made them quarrelsome. , F...“ , —-Advertise 1.1711111 GAZETTE, SATURDAY 'TEA. The Central Club the Center of Attraction to Club Women. '_ The Saturday tea at the Central club was one of the most successful after- noons which has been given. The at- ' tendance was large and the audience, showed much evident appreciation and. enjoyment that it was very inspiring to the performers. Mrs. G. R. Bying- ton was in charge of the literary and musical program. Mrs. W. H. Hoyt and Miss Hoyt, managed the pretty tea- table. The decorations were in white and green,the refreshments strawberry frappe and various cakes. ' The table was very pretty with delicate china. and glass. Tomorrow afterooon Mr. H. K. Samuelien, whoso delighted his audi- tors at his recent lecture in Lockwood’s hall, is to speak upon “The Eastern Question,” Friday afternoon at 4:15 a complimentary lecture to the teachers is to be given. Miss Mary M. Abbott, of ’Waterbury, speaks upon “Education as a Fine Art, ’1’ and Saturday the Central club has invited all the whist clubs of women to play whist. TAKE UP COUNTY BONDS. $60,000 Worth Fall Due In July—Represen- tatives to Meet Friday. The Fairfield County representa- tives will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at the Capitol for the pur- pose of considering a resolution au- thorizing the County commissioners to borrow money to take 'up $60,000 in bonds which come due in July of this year. The bonds Were issued when the new county jail was built ten, years ago and bear 4 per cent. interest. The commlssioners believe that they can make arrangements to secure the money at 31} per cent. interest, thus saving $300 a year. The matter will be submitted to the representatives, and there will probably be no opposition to passing a resolution. ‘-- ‘uvv> .» St Mary’s Choir. The following is the pet sonnel of St. Ma1y’s choir for the ensuing year: Soloists: soprano, 'lVIrs. W. J. Tracey ; alto, Miss Kate Sengeline ; tenors, Bernard Tully, John J. Powell‘; bassos W. H. Hyland, W. H. McMahon. The r including the following: Sopranos, Misses Mary and Nora Finnegan, Miss Kate Brennan, Mrs. Thomas Hunt, Miss May Hennesey, Miss Mary Heif- ernan, Miss Hyland; altos, Miss Kate Cole, Miss Rosa Ix’ilboy, Miss Julia Laughlin, Miss MaIy B1ennan, Miss Theresa Hyland ; tenors, Arthur Tay- lor, Mr. Casey; basso, Richard Casey. Edward T. Hands is organist. The sanctuary choirwill be retained. ‘ Discharged From ihe‘Service. Elmer Davidson, who enlisted in the United States Army some time ago, and has since been in the Army and Navy Hospital in Hot Springs, Ark, suffer- ing from rheumatism has arrived in South Norwalk having received an honorable discharge from the service. He will make his home with his moth- er, Mrs. Henry Gledhill, of Ann street. ——————_—<¢ -0 The Weather. Showers to- night and Tuesday. THE WHEEL CONTEST. The ballot at noon to-day was as fol- lows : , lrving H. Reed,Pioneer 3241 J. J. Goodwin, Old Well 3029 ”J. H. Magner, Hope Hose 896 Smith Northrop, Phoenix 227 Elbert W. Clark, Putnam Hose 158 D.I-Iart- Weeks, “Phoenix 84 Charles M. Smith. Pioneer, 72;- 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 20 L. M. Smith, Mayflower 2 D. W. Harford, 01d \Vell ’ 2 Chief F. M. Wheeler, E.N.F.D. 1 Patrick F. Slattery, Hope Hose, 1 E. V. Baker, Old Well 1 Joseph Matheis’ Pioneer .1 Harry Mitchell, P1018t1‘ 1 Fred Weiseit 1 Howard L. Lowndes, Old Well 1 Geo. F. Foote, Old Well ' 1 John Yost, Putnam Hose, . 1 AA“ Red Hot From the Gun Was the ball that hit G.» B. Steadman of Newa1k, Mir , 1n the Civil WaI. caused from; r 1' Ulcers that no treaIt- 'ment helped. 1m 20 yea1s. '1‘l1en Buck- len’ s A1111ta Salve cured him. Cures Cuts. Bruises. Burns, Boils, Felons, Corns. Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth. 25 01s a box. Cure guaian- teed. Sold by John A. Riggs, Draggist 11 Main street. chorus will consist of sixteen voices. BUHGLAHS Alllllllll]. Breaklnto the Fruit Car on Railroad Avenue. VISITED'A SHOE STORE. Solmans Hat Factory Also Received Another Call. Saturday and Sunday were great days for burglars and sneak thieves 1n South Norwalk. Saturday night the police were noti- fied that three pairs of Oxford ties had been stolen from Keeler’s shoe store on the Washington street bridge, and that the sneak thief was enroute to this city 'and a telephone message was sent to the NOrwalk police but the thief was not apprehended. . A little later it was ascertained that Solmans’ hat factory on Union street had received another call from some thief, who had gained an entrance by a window and carried away three pairs of rubber boots. When it was done was not known but it is thought that entrance was effected sometime dur- ing Saturday afternoon.‘ Sunday night the fruit stand kept by August Carbone in the old horse car on Railroad Place, near Monroe street, was broken into and some _$4 or $6.00 worth of cigars and cigarettes carried. away. ' ' St. Joseph’s Fair. St. Joseph’s grand annual bazaar and fair closed Saturday night in a blaze of glory. There was a very large and enthusias- tic attendance and large sales were re- ported from all the booths, the fair be- ing an entire success. The usual dancing to the music of Freeman’s orchestra was indulged in. An entertainment and athletic ex- hibition were also given. ' John Whele and John Snelback sang and the athletic team performed some very difficult feats. Door and other prizes to the number of about ninety-live were awarded. ——~—~—A~¢é->«>—~—~———— Eddy for Census Supervisor. The indications all pointto the se- lection of Samuel A. Eddy of Ianaan as the surpervisor of the census for Connecticut. . Mr. Eddy is now the clerk and hither- to has been clerk for two houses of the General Assembly. He has large executive ability and a clear head and will undoubtedly fulfill well the re- sponsible duties of the position. May Meeting. At the May meettng of the Central Union of King’s Daughters next Sat- urday at 3:30 p. m. in the Chapel of the First Congregational church. Mrs. Katherine Spaulding, the state secre- tary of the King’s Daughters of Con- necticut, W111 give an address 6n the motto of the order, “In His Name, or What would Jesus do.” All ladies will be welcome. HHHHH SALSA EBAHHHHM afllead Broke”; That’s the condition of lots of people because they have been ‘ laid ofi‘. ’7 N111c times out of ten there is no excuse for it. Nine times out- of ten they would find their services in ' . g1 1eat demand if they would make their qualifications and desi1es known through the GAZETTE want columns. If the coat fits you send in E your copy. E EHHHHHH 1E Hullfilfllflfi There is a Class of People Who are injured by the use of cofiee. Recently them has been placed in all the grocery stores a new prepaIation called GRAIN- 0, made of pu1e grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach 1eceives it w -th- out distress, and but few can tell it ftom coffee. It does not cost over 3; as much. ChildIen may drink it with gieat benefit 15 cts. and 25 cts. per ackage '1‘1 v it. Ask for GR.A INO. Mrs. C. C. Benedict died at her hone on Monroe street Sunday, night She leaves a husbanl 11.111 two small girls. TRIMMER. 19:“; ahanmanmana “ HMMHMMMMHHL ' tion Sunday. ’ basket of flowers and fruit. A New LIGHT. Yellow to be Used as a RaIlroad Signal Color. On May 21 and simultaneously with a change in the time schedule, the'N. Y., N. H. &H. R. R. company W111 in. augurate anew arrangement of signals on the New York division which will be marked by a: radical departure from old established railroad methods. The new feature will be the use of a yellow light as a “caution” signal, while a. clear white light, which has always in;- ' dicated a clear track, will give way to a green light, and. instead of being an indication of anything to inter- fere with fast running will serve as a." ‘ beacon indicating that something is disarranged.. EAST <NOR>WALK. Oscar Morrell and Mr. Weed wheeled to Bridgeport and back Sunday. A' Sunday morning class has been or- ganized in the Methodist church vof which John Finch will be the leader. . It will meet at 9:30 o’clock. The regular class meeting in the M. E. church will be held Tuesday even- .ing. Jerome Smith led the meeting of the Revival band last evening. Miss Nellie L’Hommedieu commenc.-. ed her engagement as organist in the M. E. church Sunday. Rev. J. J. Foust is in New York to- ‘day, purchasing books for the Sunday school library. The infant class of the Methodist church gave Rev. J. J. Foust a recep- It presented him with a - The class is in charge of Mrs. Bowen. Sam Hoyt will lead the Epworth League meeting tonight, in the East .Avenue church. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ellwood spent Sunday 1n Br1dgepo1 t, the guest of Mr. Ellwood’s brother, Arthur Ell flood. The Epworth League Cabinet will meet Wednesday evening in the church. The M. E. choir will meet Wednes- day evening to rehearse special music for the celebration of the 10th anni- versary of the general Epworth League next Sunday evening. On next Sun- day the recently elected officers will be installed. The Ladies’ Aid Association will hold a meeting "in the church Wednesday evening. 0-0 CRANBURY. Abuilding boom has struck Cran- bury, Peter D. Crook’s and the Pardee house both having additions built on. While working on the mad roller near the Fair G1ounds on Satuiday, David Tinkler fell f1om the road ma- chine and seve1ely 1nju1 ed one of his legs. Rev. Mr. Beiler of the Norwalk Methodist church preached in the chapel Sunday afternoon. Washington Lodge will meet to- morrow night to nominate and elect officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Taylor Adams fell down stairs Saturday night and severely cut one of her eyes. The four horses of David Tinckler became frightened at the cars near the Fair grounds on Saturday and ran away with the road‘machine. They were stopped before any damage was done. ‘ .A. 7‘ The yacht Marguerite'had a sailing party out yesterday. .. The music in the South Norwalk Congregational church yesterday was a novelty in its way. The vocal music consisted. of Congregational singing with Fred J. Force, as precentor and Howard A. Tilley, cornetist. Edward B. Manville of Waterbury presided at the crgan. At the South Norwalk Baptist church the choir is composed of Mrs." C. F' » Boutwell, "soprano; Miss Pearl Greg: ory, alto; George H. Hearst, 'tenor; Clinton Baker, basso and director. Miss Harriet Wing is the organist. The Congregational Church choir is: Mrs. Lillian Sherwood-Newkirk, so- prano;MissAgne| R .Iss Gibbs,contralto; HoraceS S.,Hatch tenor; Frank Nash, bass; P1 of A. S. Gibson. organist and director, no change having been made, The new double quartette of the N or- walk Methodist Episcopal Church is composed of Mrs. Leonard T. Whit- ney, Mrs. Edward Chasmar,‘sopranos; Miss Annie‘Staab, Mrs. L. D. Keeler, contraltos; H. P. Price, C. W. Hoyt, tenors; _E. H. ‘ Morehous’e, Edward Sel- leck, baSSOS; H. P. Price, director;C.‘ G. Ives, organist. ~ '
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