To Get Customers Ads, vertise in Their Favor.- ite Paper, THE EVEN- .iNo’ GAZETTE 1 VOL. IX. No. 2131 azett NORWALK, CONN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY» 31,1899. Every Reader'of-THE EVENING 6 «2151.13 ‘ is a Buyer. tfiiyefl‘hem. a Trial 1 PRICE Two CENTS 11151101111011 AND EVENTS! VETERANS STREW GRAVES OF DEAD COMRADES WITH FLOWERS. YACHT CLUB RACES. SHORE RESORTS AND CLUB HOUSES LARGELY PATRON- -IZED DURING THE DAY. Memorial Day ’99 opened, dark and misty, but it was for a short time only as old Sol soon forced his firy rays through the threatening clouds and’ It ’ shone forth in resplendent glory. was an ideal day both on land and .water. In the early morning the uniform of the G. A. R. was seen here and there as the living veterans prepared to honor their dead comrades by lovingly strewing roses on their mounds in the several cemeteries Like ’98 memorial Day ’99 was Cele- brated while the nation was at war. New graves were decorated and fresher tears fell upon many a mound upon which the grass has not.had time to make green. a. Instead of three wars the heroes of four wars were remembered this year for thier brave deeds, and thus was added a new significance which touch- ed us the more keenly. There were some graves which were ungarnished by flowers, the resting place of those who f:ll before Filipino bullets making that impossible, but the great hearts of the Americanpeo- ple held them in honored memory as they reverently paid tribute to those buried in the home churchyardS. G. A. R. Services. At theshore resorts and club houses all was bustle in getting ready for the annual opening day, while all day long the streets were filled with visitors who had come to town to spend a day in the country. - The members of Buckingham Post, G. A. R. assembledat Post rooms at 10 o‘clock and at 11 o’clock marched to St. Paul’s cemetery and decorated the graves of their comrades buried there. From St. Paul’s they vistted Union, St. Mary’s and Riverside cemeteries in turn, where a like tribute was paid to the dead heroes After lovingly and reverently per- forming their duty, the surviving mem- bers of that Once great army retu1ned to Post rooms where they enjoyed a tempting collation served by that other band of patriots who compose the Woman’s Relief Corps. At South Norwalk, Douglas Fowler Post. headed. by marshal music, march- ed to Pine Island cemetery and laid roses ‘ upon the mounds of their com1ades. This duty done the veterans return- ed to Post rooms where a collation was served, after which they took a TLam- way car and visited the Five Mile River cemetery whe1e a like duty was performed. The Yacht Club.‘ ‘. . It was opening day at the Norwalk Yacht club, and the club’s handsome a ‘ house at Hickory Bluff was thronged with members and guests during the day. ' At 2 o’clock the colors were hoisted and saluted with 13 guns. The races were the chief attraction and added interest to the occasion. There were five classes started,sloops, cabin cats. open cats, 18- to 24, open cats, 15 to 18 and canoe yawls. In the sloop race Commodore Keeler’s Defiance was the only one entered, but - , Dr. Ean knock about Cockatoo sailed- the course with-her making .a most interesting race and exciting finish, the Defiance passing her rival only within a few yards of the finish line. The race between the cabin cats was also an exciting event, the two boats keeping together over the entire The Ayli crossed the line 59 seconds ahead of Commodore Sanford’s Shippan, but owing to the latter’s time allowance she defeated the Ayli by nearly one minute. course. In the open cat race, 18 to 24, Samuel Lynes’ Little Joe ran away from George Jennings’ Daphne and was a good mile in the lead when the hook’holding the throat halyards slipped off and put her out of the race, Rear Commodore Os- born’s Gemini towing her back to the club heuse. In the open cat, 15 to 18, race Victor Ferris’ Vision showed Van Sciver’s Gladys May and Phil Knapp a clean pair of heels and won handily with time to spare. I-I. Byington’s Grace again demonstrated her ability by defeating Frederick Nor- ton’s Restless by half an hour. The winners of all but two races were new boats which have come into the club thls year, the Daphne and Grace being the only two of the old Id the canoe yaWI race W. boats to score a victory. The official record was as follows: Sloops Start. Finish. Defiance, 2:35 1.46-49 Cockatoo, _ 2:35 147-09 Cabin Cats. Shippan, 2:40 1. 46-36 Ayli, 2:40 1.48.04 15 to 18. 'Daphne, 2:4 20940 Little Joe, 2:45 Disabled Cats 18 to 24. ’ Vision, 2:50 ' ~2.16-57 Phil Knapp, 2:50 2:20-40 Gladys May, 2:50 225-34 Canoe Yawls. . Grace, 2:55 231-312 Restless, 2:55 3.0152 the Grace fouled the stake boat and was obliged 'to start again. ' In starting Music by Weidenhammer of Bridge- port enlivened the afternoon, and after 3:30 o’clock refreshments were served. ' 1n the eveningfdancing was indulged in, the boat house'being crowded with participants. T The boat races will be continued on June 10th, and 24th; July 8th,and 29th; August 24th and 26th. At Roton Point. No special attractions were advertis- ed for Roton Point, but the grounds were crowded all day with visitors who came to enjoy the sea breezes and listen to the music. The Iron Steam- boat Tarus brought an excursion to'the grove, which helped to swell the num*. her at this popular resort. At The Knob. The'Knob Outing club does not open its season until July 4th, which prom- ises this year to be a record breaker, yet Freeman’s orchestra was present 'all day and furnished fine music for the large number guests who visited the grounds. of members and Senator Ferris was on hand as usual with his handsome launch Eva L and carried passengersback and forth be- tween the Yacht club and Knob due ing the day. At Dorlon Point. Landlord O’Sullivan splendidly en- tertained his guests during the after- noon and evening with dancing to music furnished by Lowe’s orchestra, and thousands visited this most. popular resort during the day. The celebrated shore dinners provided here were ‘not forgotten and the chef and his assist- ants were kept busy serving the many guests of the hotel. At the Fair Grounds. The Italian Independent society of South Norwalk held a grand festival picnic at the Norwalk Fair grounds, which was attended""'by"'a11" immense crowd. A large delegition from the Stam- ford society came up, and the parade headed by Prof. D. Cappelliere’s' band ‘ of Port Chester was an imposing one. ———<o.o>———-—~—— Congratulate Teacher. . Mrs. Susan Benedict-Lindsley, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., entertained a number of her former pupils of the Over River school Monday afternoon at the home of James W. Story on Connecticut turnpike. Among the pupils present were Marian Cummings, Ida Fredetta Taylor, May Olsen, Dottie Morrell, Grace Glover, Ella Wilmott, Alice Crossman, Gertrude Mead, EVa Ely, Ada Osborn, and Elizabeth Aus- tin, and Arthur Jackson. Mrs. Linds- ley received a volume of well wishes on her recent marriage, and the oc- casion was made a merry'one in which Mrs. Sto1ey and Mis. Lindsley made each and all feel very much. at home. Fo1me1 teachers at the school called in the evening and cong1atulated M1. and Mrs. Lindsley. —-——-—-—<o-o>————————-3 Property Attached. Saturday afternoon Constable Joseph J. Goodwin placed an attachment upon real estate owned by James D. Jen- nings, in Elm street, Norwalk, to re- cover on a claim of one thousand dol- lars, formerly held by Silas W. Greg- ory, but assigned to Georgezs. Greg cry. The case is returnable to the Town Court at Norwalk the first Tu es- day in June. ' -————-——<o.-o>———‘—————- The Circus. J. H. LaPearl’s circus gave two most satisfactory performances at the Baxter grounds yesterday, and the large tent was crowded both afternoon and even- . ing. It was one of the best shows seen in Norwalk fo1 yea1s, and in addition it was the cleanest circus that ever came to town, not a cou1se song or jest of any characte1 marring the entiie per- for mance. ———-———-<o.-q>——-———vr-w Caterer Heublein Dead. Andrew Heublein died at his home , in Hartfmd yesteiday morning after an illness of seve1al weeks —-————~—<c -0.———~—~—.-—~ - Volcanic Eruptions Are gr,a.nd but Skin Er 1ptioisro life of joy. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cu1es them, also Old, .ltunniug and Feve1 Sores, Ulcers Boils. Felons, Corns, Warts. Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Chapped- Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile Care on ca1th. D1ives out Pains and Aches. Only 25015.11 box. Cu1e guaranteed. Sold by John A. Riggs, d1uggist,11 Main st1 31-1. -~ , AT THE THAPS. Naromake SRO—Club Holds a Shoot at Dorlon’s. MANY PARTICIPANTS. Shooters From New York and Other Cities Present. The Naromake Gun club held a shoot at Dorlon Point yesterday afternoon, and a number of crack shots from New York, Bridgeport, Stamford and other places participated. There Were fifteen and three specials. The official score was as follows for the fifteen events respectively: ' FIRST EVENT. Shortemier 9, Schuvell 7, Hurd 3, Hendrie 9, Taft 6, Ferris 6. Gherman 9, Morehouse 4. , SECONE EVENT. . Shortemier 9, Schuvell 7, Hendrie 10,. Taft 5, G: A. Ferris 8, Gherman 10, o. T. Ferris 9. A THIRD EVENT. Shortemier 7, Schuvell 9, Hurd 2, Hendrie 6, Taft 5, G. A. Ferris 6, Gherman 8, Morehouse 8, G. T. Ferris 8, Fox 8. ’ regular events FOURTH EVENT. ShOrtemier 13, Schuvell 12, Hurd 4, Hendrie- 14, Iaft 10, G. A. Ferris 10, Gherman 15, Morehouse 12, G. T. Fer- ris 13, Fox 12, Lockwood 9, Bishop 13. ‘ FIFTH EVENT. Shortemier 10, Schuvell 8, Hurd 3, Hendrie 9, Taft 6, G. A. Ferris 4, Gherman 9, G. T. Ferris 7, Fox 8, Bishop 6, Clark 5, Waterbury 5.: ' SIXTH EVENT. Shortemier 13, Schuvell 11, Hurd7, ,Hendrje 10, 'G. A. Ferris 9, Gherm‘angl'dv . Morehouse 9, G. T. Ferris 11. Fox 12, Bishop 6, Clark 6, Waterbury 9. SEVENTH EVENT. Shortemier 9, Schuvell 9, Hurd 1, Hendrie 7, Taft 9, G. A: Ferris 4, Gher- man 9, G. T. Ferris 7, Fox 6, Water bury 6, Jones 8, Waters 10. ‘ EIGHTH EVENT. Shortemier13, Shuvell 12, Hurd 4, Hendrie 13, Taft S, G. A. Ferris 12, Gherman 13, G. T. Ferris 11, Water- bury 9, R. Jones 10, Waters 13, Chasmar 9. NINTH EVENT Sho1tem1e1 8, Shuvell 8, Hurd 4, Hend1ie 9, Taft 6, G. A. Feltis 3, Gher- man 7, G. T. Ferris 7, R. Jones 9, Waters 10. . TENTH EVENT. Shortemier 12, Shuvell 13, Hurd 2, Hendrie 14, G. A. Ferris 7, Gherman 12, G. T. Ferris 11, Bishop 7, R. Jones 11, Waters 9, J. Jones 4. ELEVENTH EVENT. Shortemier 8, Schuvell 8, Hurd 3, Hendrie 6, Taft 5, G. A. Ferris 5, Gher- man 5, G. T. Ferris 6, R. Jones 7, Waters 9, J. Jones 4, Drake 5. TWELFTH EVENT. Shortemier 5, Schuvell 7, Hurdll, Hendrie 8, G. A. Ferr1s 4, G. T. Ferris ,3, R. Jones 8, Waters 6, Chasmar 3, Drake 10. THIRTEENTH EVENT. Shortemier 14, Schuvell 12, Hurd 1, Hendrie12, Taft 12, G. A. Ferris 7, R. Jones 11, Waters 11, Chasmar 8, Weed 3, Hull 6. FOURTEENTH EVENT. Shortemier ‘9, Schuvell 9, Hurd 3, Hendrie 9, Taft 8, G. A. Ferris 5, G. T. Ferris 10, Waters 5, Sturges 10. FIFTEENTH EVENT. Shortemier 10, Schuvell 7, Hurd 3, Hend1ie 10. Taft 8, G A. Ferris 8, Gherman 10, G. T. Ferris7 ,R. JonesS, Waters 9, Chasmar 5.1 “ Mrs. Howe Surprised. M r. and‘Mrs. A. W. Howe ofi'vNe‘w York city were tendered a surprise at the home of Mrs. Howe’s parents, Mr and Mrs. R. D." Wyman of Taylor ave- . nue, by.a party of 35 friends, Monday evening. Cards were played, dancing and VOcal and instrumental music were en- joy ed. Refreshments were served. -——————‘——‘0-0 ,______,..... —Advertise in THE GAZETTE. for the wagon and CWAR VETERAN HURT. His Skull Fractured by a Stamford Trolley: Car. ' W illiam Cotts, aged 60, a well'known, Stamford fish dealer, receivedi fatal injuries last night while driving up Atlantic street by coming in collision with a trolley car. His son John. who was with him was badly cut and. bruis- ed but will recover. Mr. Cotts. at- tempted to pass a wagon ahead.- of. him but the space between the trolley tracks and the curb was net sufficient a car that came along wrecked it. Both men were thrown out, and as soon as possible af- ter the accident they were taken to the hospital where it was found that the elder Cotts had a .fractured' skull and that there was no hope! for his recov- ery. Mr. Cotts is a war veteran and participated in the parade yesterday. —-—<0.o>——————- . Fell in a Trap. Frank F. Clark'_ of Cranbury, met with a painful accident Tuesday in the I. O. O. F. rooms. Mr. Clark at the time was engaged in showing Samuel Knapp, a candidate for Oddfeliowship, about the rooms. Mr. Clark in going the rounds opened the door of’ a dark closet inpwhich was a trap door. The trap had been left open and Mr. Clark all unconscious of his danger walked into it but in trying to save himself threw out his arms which held him from a fall of fifteen feet. Both arms, however. were severely strained. V“ ‘ Base Ball Notes. St. Joseph’s T. A. B. and L. base ball team went to Saugatuck yesterday and won a game from the team repre« senting that place by the score of 17 to ’9. The Mayflower Hook and Ladder Co. defeated the Chess, Checker and Whist club on the Cove street grounds yesterday morning, by the score of 15 to 10. The Rowaytbn oystermen roasted the South Norwalk High’s by the score of 26 to 18, at Roton Point. Runs Away. A horse belonging to F1 itz Kosmecky of West N01 walk, ran away in that place Monday. Theponly occupant of 7' y the wagon was Miss Grace Kosmecky. The wagon and harness were wrecked and Miss Kosmecky was thrown out but not injured. The horse was badly cut up. HELP Wanted-Quick! § When you want help any kind of help, ' from a private secretary to a Ditch Digger, please. remember that pretty nearly. everybody in Norwalk ,yvho is “open for engage- ments” has an eye on the Gazette. WILTON. l Mrs. Charles Jones and family of New York are occupying the old home- stead for the summer. -Deeoration Day passed very quietly in this place a very few flags were shown in front of residences and a number of soldiers graves in the local . churchyards were decorated by rela- tives and friends. The formal decora- tion by the Norwalk G. A. R. Post will take place on Sunday next. A number of cyclists attended the races at Bridge- port, and a goodly representation of children of all ages attended the circus at South N orwalk. The botany class enjoyed a. long ramble under the in- structive guidance of Miss Carpenter, and the reservoir was lined all day by local anglers. Altogether it was a. . pleasant summer day enjoyed by all according to their various tastes. Mrs. F. D. Benedict who has passed the winter in Bmaklyn has returned to Wilton much improved in‘health. Arthur Graham a former pupil of Whitlock’s school was in town over Decoration Day. Harold Betts of Stevens, spent the hodday at his home in this place. WHEN-NATURE Needs assistance it may be best to. render promptly, but, one should re- member to use even the most per- .fect remedies only when needed. The best and most simple and gentle remedy .is the Syrup of Figs, manufactured by he Califor 1113. Fig Syrup C o. l 'a. business THEWHEEL BUN-11.31... 4 Trying Reed of Pioneer Wins. the Rambler Bicycle. HAD VOIESI'TO SPARE. Received the Wheel and Took his first Lesson. , ,,Yestei:day.., ‘ The contest for the Rambler whee presented by Chief :J.. T. Prowitt to the most popular fireman in’ N orwalk, closed at 7 o’clock Monday night. The contest had narrowed. down to Irving Reed of the Pioneer Hook and 'Ladder company and J. J. Goodwin of the Old Well’s. and a representative for each of the contestants met at the J. T. Prowitt store’ht the close of the contest and counted the votes, announc- * ing the following vote for the two leading candidates: Reed 7099. . Goodwin 3244. Reed had a majority of 3855 over Goodwin, and the latter gracefully yielded the wheel to Reed who invited him to the Truck house to accept of his hospitality. Chief Prowitt at the close of the count turned the handsome wheelover ‘ to Reed, and yesterday he took his first lesson in riding about town upon it. EAST NERWALK. John Banks of Fifth avenue, raised the frame of his new house Tuesday. Irving Finch of Providence, return- ed this morning from a visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Finch of Van Zandt avenue. The g1 aduat1on exercises of the East Norwalk high sChool Will be held this ev ening. 4“ V 7 Watches Stolen. , While at the circus Tuesday after- noon Mrs. -FrankWoodward was reliev- ed of her gold watch and chain. J. A. Graves of Rowayton lost his silver watch while boarding a car at Roton Point about 6 o’clock in the ’ evening. A YellowiFake. . Astatement published in the New York World to the effect that Chief Vollmer was looking for the Clark baby-and that he had questioned" some of the La Pearl people, is denied by the Chief. _ The statement is supposed to have been contributed by a local. newspaper fakir. ' “a.-.” Had No License. ‘Librizzi Gandalfo was arrested yes- terday for selling liquor at the Fair Grounds withouta license. His case will be heard before the town court at 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. ——«o.o.~—————— l . Bethel Hatters Insolvent. F. w. Smith .3; Son, Bethe’i hatters, filed an assignment in insolvency Sat-2 urday with Referee John W. Banks. A hearing for the appointment of a t1 ustee is called for June 10. The liabilities are $22, 743 and assets $18,000' —,———‘0.0>-—-——-—— Officer Hunt’s Father Dead. Bartholomew Hunt, father of Officer Themas Hunt, died Tuesday morning in the 76th year of his age. His funeral will be held at St. Mary’s church at 9 0 ’clock to-morrow morning. Interment in St. Mary’s cemetery. - ‘-‘ ‘ The Weather. Local rains to-night; thunderstorms Thursday. cooler with "The youugson of Attorney E. M. Lockwood has the measles. Mary Frances, wife of Morris Sloan, ‘ died Tuesday morning, aged '26 years. Charles E. Curtis has moved his office into the Betts’ building on Main sheet. The cbmmissions of Captian Com- stock and Lieutenant Bloomer of Co. F. wete received yesterday. Anew smoke stack was erected on, the Jones 8r. Hotchkiss Hoyt street factory yesterday. 3 E. H. Hotchkiss sails today on the American line steamer New York, on trip to London. Mr. Hot :hkiss procured his ticket through agent Jacob M. Layton. -
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