3- cts. VETERANAlLL TREATED. Complaints, and Giave Charges from the Flt-ch" Home. A JUDGE AND PHYSICIAN HELD ACCOUNTABLE. Not Only Were the Old Soldiers Neg- lected and Badly Treated by the Superintendent, but a Valuable Art Gallery and a Library Have Disappeared from the Noroton Home. [From the N. Y. Recorder, Saturday. J uly 25.] STAMFORD,CT. , July 24.~—Old,soldiers and other citizens of Connecticut are discussing the affairs of the Soldiers’ Home at Noroton. For some years past there have been rumors of brutal treatment of the inmates by Supt. and Surgeon-in—Charge B. IV. Munson. The Board of Managers finally managed to get rid offiMunson recently, and now it has leaked out that a valuable collec« tion of works of art and bookshasbeen removed from the Home. The Home was founded by Benjamin Fitch and dedicated to the use of veterans of the late war as long as there are any alive. When all of the veterans are dead the Home is to be maintained for aged and indigent females. It is now maintain- ed by the State of Connecticut and has over two hundred inmates. The three G. A. B. managers compose the Execu- tive committee and have had active charge of the Home. Judge Beers, as chairman of the Executive committee, has had more to do with the manage- ment Of the institution than any other member of the board. wILL BE ASKED To EXPLAQE. The Judge is now in Europe, but on his return he will probably be called, upon by the G. A. R. of the state for an explanation. Surgeon-Gen. Hung- erford is a resident of Stamford, with- in a few miles of which the Home is situated. He" had heard rumors of bad management before he became a mem- ber of the board, and one of his earli- est Oflicial acts was to institute an in- quiry. The inmates say this inquiry developed enough mismanagement to necessitate an official investigation, "which in turn led to Sup. Munson’s res- ignation being reluctantly handed in. From the few inmates who .have suffi- ciently recovered from. their fear of Manson to talk, it was learned that the late Superintendent appeared to regard the Home as his private property and the inmates as members of the brute creation. He spent but little time at the Home, and rarely visited the hos- pital wards and more rarely the bar- racks. He was a terror to the inmates, and is charged with having beaten and abused those who incurred his displeas- ure. The apparently authentic stories told about Munson’s conduct recall the brutalities of Andersonville prison dur- ing the war. Dr. Munson is also held accountable for the disappearance of the pictures and books. Before his death Mr. Fitch. it is said, had collect- ed a valuable art gallery, comprising over one hundred and fifty Oil paintings and prints, and valued at $50,000 or $60,- 000. Among the works of art were a number by the’ Old masters, and it is claimed at least, two bore Raphael’s name. These pictures were famous in that section of the state, and intense as- ance. It is charged that the pictures were sold as “rubbish” by Chairman Beers’ orders. It iS'also asserted that some of them were shipped to Bridge- port, the home of Judge Beers. Doug- las Fowler Post, G. A. R., of South Nor walk has had detectives at work, and rumors have crept out that some of the pictures have been so located that Judge Beers will have difficulty in ex- plaining satisfactorily the reasons for their present location. It is not charged - that the pictures and books were stolen from the Home, but it is openly al- leged that the Executive committee and upt. Munson allowed them to be re- m oved without the Home receiving any- hing like a reasonable price for them. here is a loud demand in Stamford, ‘outh N orwalk and the region therea- )Outs that a thorough investigation be made and the responsibility for the mis- - anagemen: of the Home be placed 'here it belongs. OFTEN AN ABSENTEE. Supt. Munson was paid $3,000 a year or his services and provided with a ouse free of rent. The inmates assert hat he was not at the Home on an av- rage more than two hours a day and 'as frequently absent two or three ays at a time. When absent be ignored | e assistant superintendent and the ouse surgeon, and left the hospital in l arge of the head nurse, who had been ported by the house surgeon as in- nmpetent and inattentive to her duo es. Supt. Manson, however, retained ' -r. He was also in the habit of lock- g up the liquors when he went away, I d the surgeons could not obtain stim- |ants for the patients until he return- again. Many instances of cruelty on the part ' the cox-superintendent are related. we patient in the hospital, it is said, <1 to await treatment over two weeks cause there were no drugs to give. 11. Others had to wait several" days til it suited Munson’s convenience to ovide needed medical attendance. arles Englehardt was ill for nearly a ek before Dr. Munson paid any at-' tonishment exists at their disappear- . tentiou to his requests fer attendance. He finally demanded attendance or his discharge from the Home and wasthen cared for. An inmate named Lock- wood was ill. Dr. ,Munson was called to the ward in which he lay one night while Lockwood was suffering intense agony. He begged Munson to prescribe something that would relieve him, but the superintendent. without examining the man, remarked: “You’ll go allright till morning,” and passed on. Look- wood was dead next day. On another occasion, it is said, Manson dragged a veteran who had offended him from his bed and threw him upon the floor and stamped upon him until blood flowed from the victim’s mouth. The superintendent was a burly ty- rant, if half that was told of him is true. He terrorized the inmates to such an extent that while he was in charge it was very difficult to ascertain the true condition of affairs. In fact, they prob- ably would not have been ascertained at all had not the house physicians braved his displeasure and told such things as came under their personal no- tice. Judge Beers is charged with the responsibility of Munson’s retention. The inmates say that the Judge was in- formed of some of the superinteiulen‘.’s brutalities, but declined to take any action. The South Norwalk Post, G. A. R., claims to have obtained enough evidence to warrant criminal prosecu— tions. The citizens ofConnecticut have‘ also taken the matter up, and there is a prospect of trouble ahead for the re- sponsible parties. Not only the bru- talities, but the disappearance of the art gallery may come up for judicial in- yestigation. ——~-—-——-— 4-9— >-——~——————- THE SOLDIERS’ HOME. Mr. Byington Asked to Examine the Affairs of the Institution Himself. Charges having appeared in the Nor- walk GAZETTE, concerning the conduct of the Soldiers’ Home at Noroton by Dr. 'Munson, it was voted at the meet- ing of the board of managers held Sat- urday, that the Hon. A. H. Byington, proprietor of the GAZETTE, be request- ed to make an examination of the Home. with reference to the improper disposal of property, pictures, etc., and to make the result of his examination as public as he has his charges. It was also voted that General Averill, the in- spector of National and State soldiers’ homes, be requested to investigate the management of the home during his v1s1t to Connecticut, when making his annual tour of inspection, and to report to the board any abuses of the inmates or any mismanagement of the home or hospital.—Farmer. We have received no other intima- tion than the above of the rather, as it seems to us, mistaken courtesy of in- viting the proprietor of the GAZETTE’S personal inspection of the Home, as the GAZETTE made no charges. It will, nevertheless, be a pleasure to put into the hands of the board all the sources of our information and to aid the mem- bers thereof in everywav to get at the bottom facts in regard to the grave ac- cusations made against the Munson management, not by us, but by reput- able members of Douglas Fowler Post, G. A. R., and who profess to have the proofs at hand to substantiate their serious charges. We think the editor of the New York Recorder ought also to be invited to participate, as in the Recorder’s article, copied into these columns yesterday, even more serious charges than any made through the GAZETTE, are put before the public and evidently procured from some source having a knowledge of what was being charged. It is needless to add that no one will be more delighted than Mr. Byington, if at the end of an open,hon- est and thorough investigation of the Soldiers’ Home management, all these charges of scandalous conduct now ex— citing the public mind and indignation, shall be found to be entirely baseless and no one will strive harder to get such vindication before the people. By all means,then, let the investigation be had. Lynde Harrison on Sam Fessenden. Judge Lynde Harrison, since his con- troversy with Editor Porter of the Hartford Post, has given himself to speculating on the successor of Gen. Hawley in the;United States Senate. In an interview he is quoted as follows: “AS to Sam Fessenden and the United States senatorship, all I have to say is that if Mr. Fessenden wishes to be a United States senator, I most certainly t ink he is entitled to it and ought to h e it. It is true I am a warm person- al friend of Mr. Fessenden. I have no knowledge of his having any such in- clination. ’ ’ A gentleman, who is intimately ac— quainted with Fairfield’s bright legal light, said to a Bridgeport News re- porter yesterday: “I see that a little boom is being started for Sam Fessen- den, but I very much doubt if he wants the position. ' His law practice is worth far more to him than the seat in the Senate at Washington;. Yet he may de- sire the honor and will take it and give his colleagues a chance 'in the busy courts of Fairfield county.” I have not used all of one bottle yet. I suffered from catarrh for twelve years, experiencing the nauseating dropping in the throat peculiar to that disease. and nose bleed almost daily. I tried various remedies without benefit unti. last April when I saw Ely’s Cream Balm advertised in the Boston Bud et. I procured a bottle, and since the rst day’s use have had no more bleeding— the soreness is entire] gone.—--[D. G. Davidson, with the oston Budget, formerly with the Boston Journal. Saturday’s Storm. , (From the Danbury News.) It was an astonishing sight for the 25th day of July, 1891—01- any other year, for the matter of that. The hail came in a bewildering cloud like whirls of snow in a fierce winter storm. Pedestrians could hardly see which way they were going,even if they kept their eyes open,which they did not do on account of the fierce assault of the sharp, swift hail upon their faces. It looked very much as if some atmos- - pheric machinery,impossible of repair, had been broken, and it was a ques- tion of a very few moments when the heavens would roll up as a scroll, and the earth pass away. A case of hats in front of Aug. Hoyt’s store on Main street, was picked up and carried with the wind as though it were a toy balloon. V Holbrook & Taylor had a large show case on the sidewalk in front of their store. It isnot there new. The wind struck it with full force and it was thrown violently to the ground and was shattered into'a thousand fragments. An empty freight car in front of John \V. Green’s factory was lifted bodily from the track and thrown down an embankment. The car was but slight- ly damaged. ' An immense tree on the Lynes farm was blown over. It fell across the New York and New England railroad track and obstructed trains for several hours. A gang of men were set to work and the tree was finally dismembered and the track cleared. That Jerusalem Excursion. The excursion to the Orient gotten up by journalist W. O. Crofut, and up- on which several Norwalk people have been invited, is to consist of Mr. Cro- fut and his sister Mrs. Wheelock of Danbury, a sister of Prof. Powell of the U. S. Geological survey, ex—Sena- tor J. J. Ingalls, Mr. West, editor of the Washington Post. U. S. Senator Faulkner, Gen. John F. Farnsworth, Rev. Mr. Marshall of Cromwell, Ct., an ethnologist, two artists, 'a botanist, an M. D. and others. The trip is to consume twelve weeks. It takes the party through Holland, Belgium, France, Germany. Switzer- land; from the Alps to Italy, visiting Milan, Florence, Venice, Rome, Na- ples, Pompeii and Vesuvius. Thence to Athens, ten days in Jerusalem, Beth- lehtm, Dead Sea and the Jordan, the shrines of Judea, Cairo, Suez Canal, the Pyramids, and a trip up the Nile, thence to Paris and home. The excur- sion is superintended by the Cooks, and so all care and anxiety as to quarters, modes and times of conveyance. inter- preters and guides, etc., are provided against. One has only to remain pas- sive and move along under experienced and competent guidance. It is an ex- cursion of one’s life-time, admirably planned to see and enjoy the most at the least cost, and in the least possible time. We hope to see Norwalk and the hustling DAILY GAZETTE represented on this axtraordinary excursion. ~<-—OOO The 17th Connecticut Reunion. , The following bulletin anent the 17th ' Conn. Vols. annual reunion, was issued Tuesday: HEADQUARTERS 17 TH CT. VOL. Ass’N.l_ BRIDGEPORT, Coma, July 26, 1891. ) COMBADE :—~The annual reunion will be held at New Canaan, Friday. Au- gust 28, 1891. The Association will assemble at the depot in Stamford on the arrival of the 7.01 a. m. train from New York, which arrives in Stamford at 8.28. Comrades from the East will take the 7.30 a. In. train from New Haven, ar- riving in Stamford at 8.41. ‘ Comrades on the line of the Danbury and Norwalk road will take the 7.36 a. in. train from Danbury. arriving at So. Norwalk at 8.21 in time to connect with the 7.30 a. m. train from New Haven. Remember that the train for New Canaan leaves Stamford at 9.20 .a. m., as there is no other train for New Ca- naan until 1.55 p. m. The invitation has been extended by the patriotic citizens of New Canaan who have amply provided for your en- joyment and pleasure. Don’t fail to be present. CHAS. SMITH, President. JOHN H. PORTER, Secretary. Do You Know Him? Frank Williams of the Seventh Con- necticut, Company F. was taken pris- oner before Richmand, Oct 1,1864, and was in Libby prison and in Salisbury. He writes: ‘ ‘I am- disabled, and a. poor man with a large family. If I - can find any comrade that knows that I was a prisoner, I can/get a pension. I can- not remember any Of the boys that were captured with,me.” Mr. Williams asks any of his companions in that trouble to write him, at Hermon, N. Y. Pass him along exchanges. AA; er James N. Coe’s Appointment. J ames N. Coe, of New Haven, past commander of Admiral Foote Post, G. AB. and for years in the frieght de- partment of the Consolidated road, who has just been appointed superintendent of the Soldiers Home at Noroton, is a veteran of the Seventh regiment, C. V. 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IIIIII'IE [f ,s COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 25TH, fill BICYCLE 9‘ SPECIAL OUTING The Steamboat “CITY OF ALBANY” WILL MAKE DAILY TRIPS TO NEW YORK. :Lliave Sifiith glorlwagc alt 7:45 a. m.; Sundays at 9:15 a. in. mg cave ew or i. ee nnan street. at 2:30 p. 111.: Saturdays at 2 p. m ' Sundivs .. “it! u 111 E» st 315i; street at 2:50 p. m.; Saturdays at 2:20 p. m.; Sundays at 6:00 p. 111'." u ' H “B 9' i . ‘ Fare-Single Tickets, 400.; Excursiou,.600. ON SUNDAYS direct connection is made via B'iv Rid ' ’ ‘ ._ ‘ . a . . . _ ac and Culx or route 1 ‘l ' . " P“ n ' ‘ Palace PierIat (loney Island, Without extra charge (including admission to (Ii-Oith’ieii? Cliff! necting tram leaves Conev Island at 4:48 p in. " ' Propeller “ CITY OF NOR‘VALK ” will leave New Yorl' 'll ’ " i .- . ' l i . onuags. Tl Vi 's : F1 ids.) s at 5 p. m. Leave Norwalk .l‘uesdays, Thursday; and Saturdays at 5.3; pfinlies‘l u md Sunday, Aug. Breezes, Clambakes, etc Returning leave Belden Po' '" ‘ ~ ‘ ' . . . . _. int . p.111. 3:11-2- u“. N. B.—Coney Island and New York trips made asusual. I L (Not on stormy Sundays.) Return AT BELDEN POINT. the new GEO. H. BROMEEELE, C summer resort on C-itv Island. Fine Music. (.‘oo 2 To Burn or Lubricatc, FLAGS. i For sale by dealers, 20c.aBollIo. | FLAGS. 48 Water Street,$outh Norwalk, Conn. (STEAMBOAT DOCK.) E. K. LOCKWOOD. PEA} K I. JONES E. K. LOCKWOOD 8. Co, Plumbing, Steam. and Hot All Engineering, FULL LINE OF Hccsm mommlsmimc coccs, NORWALKEOONN Coal, sons’ G. A. Sash, Chas. A. II. ties. the boat. 3111116 SOLD BY . and Slate Mantels, Water Street. ' Horace E. Darin, Livery Stables, Opposite Danbury & Norwalk Railroad Depot. P. W. Monumental, Building and Ceme- tery \Vork of every description, 12 Water street. Bryant, Besse & 00., Clothiers, Hatters and Men’s Fur- nishers, 29-.Main Street. Baker, Cream, 6 Main Strreet. ommodations for parties. Ad acc OYT . GIVEN AWAY FREE By lbo Reliable Mcrcbanls ol Norwalk. $500; \Shoningcr Upright Piano, With Stool, Cover and Lamp. ' - J. W. STUD WELL. NOVEMBER 1_', 1891. . Wood. Blue Stone and-dila- Bnilding Materials, 33 to 43 Water street, Norwalk. Taylor & 00., Hardware, Cutlery, Paints, Oils, Glass, Shades, Etc, 21 Mpin Street. Wall Paper, Window Franks, Tonsorial Artist, 1 Gazette Build- ing, under Central National Bank. Anton Stommell, Doors, Blinds, Hard \Vood 14 and 16 Bates, L. Werner, Confectioner, Fine Ice Hoyt & Son, Boots and Shoes, 37 Wall Street. lll lnlcresllo Sailing Parties. V HE owners of the new, 'staunch and fast sailing yac t “ FLORENCE 3.5” are now read to no chats with sailing par- A care 111 sai mg master accom ames No. boat in the harbor has otter dress, EBB Box 199. South Norwalk Post Office. The person holding the cards which represent the largest amount purchased will receive the Piano, with Stool, Cover and Lamp. Free of Charge. 'Remember the Card is obtainable only at the following stores Also, the Piano will be found on exhibition at SOME ONE OF NAMED FIRMS: Edward Street, Dealer in Dry Goods, 5 Gazette Building, Norwalk. Blackmail, Photographer and Artist, 53 Wall Street, Norwalk. Charles rl‘. Leonard, Centennial Tea 00., Fine Teas, Coffees,- Butter, Sugar and Spices, 18 Main Street. Jarvus Kellogg, Boots and Shoes, Leather and Findings. Special Attention Paid to Repairing. 31 Main Street. E. N. Sloan, Picture Frames, Stationery, Toys and Fancy Goods, 29 Wall Street. H. J. & G. S. Grumman, Manufacturers of Olden-Time Root Beer and Soda, 43 Main Street. J. Spencer & Co., VVatchmakers and Jewelers, Main street. George H. Raymond, Furniture Dealer and Furnishing Undertaker and Embalmer, 46 and 48 Main Street. Nickerson & Betts, Family Groceries, Flour, Feed. Grain, Hay, Foreign and Domes- tic Fruits, 35 and 37 Main street. W. F. Lockwood, Dealer in Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Poultry, Etc, 7 Main Street. Elias Gusowski, Merchant Tailor, 31 Wall Street corner Water. 5 Mrs. W. Fawcett, Millinery Goods, Mourning Goods a. specialty, 17 Main street. JOhn A. Riggs, Pharmacist, No. 11 Main Street. 3 ,For Pleasure, Fishing, Sailing. , TheiSafe andRapid Sailing Beat. “T h ree B roth e rs.” Is now in thorough trim for hiring to Sailing or Fishing Parties and under the management of its owner. Call on or write to tf114' 0. S. CLARK. 27 Merwin street.
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