ill Founded in 1800.] VOL. Keir—No. 49. .4 n Entertaining and I nstractive Home J oarnal, Especially Devoted to Local JV ews and Interests. ‘ ’ NORWALK, CONN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 189°. I [$1.00 aYear. PRICE TWO CENTS. Better Mail Service Wanted. Aproposof the movement in. the in- terest of 1-cent letter postage, it oc- curs to the Washington Post to suggest that, before reducing the price of post- age, the Government had much better give the country a more satisfactory service. One-cent postage is a matter of small moment to the average indi- vidual. The reduction would, perhaps. save him 30 or 40 cents a year. But prompt and efficient and uniformly re- liable service is of prime importance to everybOdy. We have been regaled years past with divers and sundry propositions looking to results of more or less'gaudy luxury. Free delivery in the rural districts, for instance, has many of the fascinations 'of an Utopian dream. Pneumatic tubes to connect villages, and smart messen- gers in handsome livery to leave mail matter at the barnyard gate—all this carries with it the ringing sound of progress. But what the people want first of all is a service that will get letters and newspapers to the country post-of- fices at least as quickly as they could be carried by a boy mounted on a mule. Level-headed rustics can see no vast practical advantage in free delivery un- less the Post-Ofiice Department sup- ' plies the local stations with something to deliver. Reducing the postage will benefit only great business concerns and cor- p’orations doing an enormous trade. The ordinary citizen will not feel it in any sensible degree. What everybody will feel, however, is an improved ser- vice thronghout the country, and until that is furnished it is the rankest non- sense to talk of cutting down the reve- nues ofthe Department. The present revenue is none too great if it be intel- ligently expended in giving expedition, efficiency and scope to our postal ma— chinery. ..._....___.. .0. ._ St. John’s Lodge. It is the unexpected that always hap- pens according to the proverb, but in the case oft St. John’s Lodge, it is the fully expected that has now happened. Elsewhere in to-day’s Gaznrrn will be found a full history of the unfortunate situation which puts in peril the very existence of our ancient and hitherto entirely honorable Masonic Lodge. For months past, all good and intelli- gent Masons have felt certain that the contumacious controversy originated and continued and publicly published in his paper by Past Master Maples and through his influence kept up and maintained by present Master Mead, would finally result in the withdrawal of the charter of St. John’s Lodge by the Grand Lodge, and the probable ex? pulsion from the order of all of the of- fending members. As to the origin of the difficulty with Old Well Lodge, most members of St. John’s Lodge fully agree with, the recusant members, that it was unwarrantable and unma- sonic, but the contemptuous and abu- sive way the edicts of the Grand Lodge have been treated by the inculpated members of St. John’s Lodge afore- said, but one opinion seems to prevail among sensible and true Masons. The whole matter is deplorable, inexcusable and every way to be regretted, what- ever the final outcome shall be. Opera House Burned. Nichols’ Opera House at‘New Canaan, ’ owned by G. Dufi' Nichols, took fire from a defective flue, yesterday after- noon, and would have been destroyed but for theprompt and active work of the fire department. There was an en- tertainment to (be held in the house in the evening. and-anew fire had kindled. The loss will not be in excess of $300 and is covered by insurance. The building was erected about two- years ago, and is a frame building, ..cov- ered with sheet iron. In front are two stores and between them a hall leading to the auditorium, which is 40 feet wide . and 75 feet deep. Aportion of the building is divided into offices leased by the town. The Silver Leaf Social club, a col- ored organization, gave a sociable in the Athenieum last evening. There were a number of out of town guests present. Prof. Smythe’s orchestra fur- nished music. ' One end-‘of the main'shaft at: the Norwalk Mills, .at Winnipauk, was twisted apart yesterday afternoon. It . .did not necessitate the shutting down ' of the police. of the whole mill, and it will be placed :11; repair in readiness for work on Mon- y. A certain oung man in town chose rather a chil y resting place last night. A Gunman man on his way home found him stretched out in the snow on_ Leonard street. After consider- able difficulty he succeeded in stand- ing him on his feet, and tried to learn where he lived, being unsuccessful in this be accompanied him to Wall street where he turned him over to the care The fellow was drunk clean through. Weaver's Vote In Florida. ; .Jacxsonvrnm, Fla, Dec. , 2.--The’ oin- cial count has not been made yet, but Weayer’s vote in Florida will probably reach nearly 70,000. , There will be six or seven‘Psoplo’s party. members in the next , legislature. been, . tells, humorist ; Mr. TERSE TALES OF THE TIMES. A strike is threatened at the Port- land quarries. , The Midnight Special ' at the Opera House to-night. Gardner Arlington is somewhat bet- ter of his illness. ——Boy Wanted to deliver morning pa- pers. Apply at Betts’ News Office. ' Town Clerk Herbert R. Smith issued twenty-six marriage licenses last month. —For Your Holiday Goods go to Bennetts closing sale. 49--2t A report is current that a Law and 0:31;? League is to be found in Ivor- w D . ~All goods sold without regard to cost at Bennetts. 49-21 The West Side Democratic club will meet at No. 7 Franklin avenue, this evening. .In answer to several inquiries: "Boy” died at his home on West avenue, near Merwm street. The prayer of the Norwalk Sons of Rest is confined to “ Give us this day our daily loaf.” ——XMas Cards cheap at Bennetts. 49-2t . James Brennan, 9. section boss on the _ . Y. & N. E. R., was seriously in- jured at Waterbury yesterday. One of the young ladies of Miss Baird’s Institute had quite a bad fall last evening onWest avenue. —Prof. Houseworth, Optician, will be at the store of H. S. Rood, 16 South Main street, South N orwalk, Saturday, December 3. 493 2t Our Borough authorities should see to it that the sidewalks are cleared af- ter a snow storm. —Fu_rs, Holiday Goods etc, at prices that Will sell them at Bennetts. 49-2t The Bridgeport Morning News an- nounces that beginning next Monday it will be issued as an afternoon paper. . Seventeen men enjoyed the hospital- ity of the Hotel Gehebe on Smith street last night. they were what Mr. ,Gehebe terms his transient friends. Virgil Barnum of Danbury is said to be a candidate for the position of dep- uty collector of internal revenue now Eeig by Sydney E. Hewley of Brook- e . .”J° F. Bennett is closing out his en~ tire stock. Everything very cheap for cash. 49-2t The friends of Governor Bulkeley say that he is making a great fight and the chances are about even that he will be the next United States senator from this state. ' Do the young ladies realize that there are only thirty days remaining of leap year. Hustlegirls or you will have to wait another four years before you will get a chance to ask ’em. The following election of officers will take place next week: Carpenters’ Union, Tuesday evening; Buckingham Post, Wednesday evening ; National Provident Union, Friday evening. The mother of Charlie Ross still lives, a sorrow stricken woman whose beauti- ful hair has been prematurely whitened by her great grief, but who still hopes on with a mother’s endless love and faith. A delegation from Concord Division, S. of T., will visit Shippan Division of Stamford, tonight, and take part in the seventh anniversary celebration of that Division. They will leave on the 7.36 train. Contractor Sheldon has finished his work of placing a new water pipe be- tween the two mills at Winnipauk, and water was turned on yesterday after- noon. There is now a pressure of 55 pounds at the upper mills. Mr. Howard Mercer of Brooklyn, N_. Y. who has spent a good portion of his college vacation as a guest of Miss Pearl Gregory of West Avenue, has returned to his Alma Mater, more than leased With his short sojourn in old orwalk. To-day the state trustees of the Shef- field Scientific society meet in New Haven to conduct the examinations on which depend the award of the state scholarships. The board consists of the governor, lieutenant governor, and Senators Cleveland and Read. Boston Man—If Mars has inhabitants we might learn from them. New York Man—If Mars is inhabited we might sell to them. . Chicago Man~—If Mars is inhabited we might borrow from them—New York Herald. . _ Bridgeport Man—If Mars is inhabi- ted we might play policy with them. The chart for the next entertainment in the Y. M. C. A. course will open to- morrow morning atJ. Arthur Pinneo’s. The programme cannot fail to be a de- li htful one. The artists, Mrs. J ennie all-Wade, soprano ; Mr. Charles Bat- Gustave Kapp, violinist; Mr. Stephens, pianist ; stand at the very head of the profession. The house at these concerts . is always; full, and anyone wanting good seats Will do well to be promptly on hand to-morrow morning. _ ‘ ' ‘ ll YOUNG LOCHINVTTR. The Hearts of a Young Weston Belle and a Wilton Man Have , “Beat as One” Since Last ADPiI. They Stepped Over Into. York State. The quiet little town of Weston nes- tled away among the hills about three miles from Norwalk, is having a sensa- tion all its own. It has just leaked out that Albert Sterling, one of Wilton’s rising young men, stepped over the line into Weston one day last April and taking Miss Ida A. Gilbert as his companion, went to Rye, N. Y., where they quietly took another step “over the broomstick.” Miss Gilbert is the second daughter of Brewer A. Gilbert, one of Weston’s most prominent citizens, and is a hand- some and highly accomplished young lady of about twenty-one sum'm’ers. It is said that Mr. Gilbert did not ap- prove of the young man and repeatedly told him to cease his trifling with his daughter’s aflections, and also that he forbade his daughter entertaining him, but love laughs at what seem impossi- bilities. On two or three occasions it is stated that lively skirmishes between the old man and young Sterling have occurred, each time the latter coming off victorious, as Mr. Gilbert now fully believes, since reading their marriage certificate duly signed and witnessed. The news of ~Ltheir marriage has caused a widespread sensation among the residents of staid old Weston, al- though it was not a surprise to Miss Gilbert’s many near friends, but her many admirers, although congratulat- ing Sterling on capturing his prize, are left disconsolate. The happy couple expect to com- mence housekeeping in Danbury im- mediately, and it is hoped that before many moons that father Gilbert will forgive them and give them a hearty “Bless you my children.” Bazar and Supper. The second night of the Bazar and Supper given by the ladies of St. Paul’s church was as enjoyable as was the first evening which is saying agreat deal. The occasion Was enlivened with singing by the boy choir, of the church, “The Woodland Echo” song being especially fine. A quartette from the choir of the South. Norwalk Methodist church. composed of Mrs. James Newkirkaiss’Sherwood and Messrs. Horace fHatch and Frank Nash, delighted the audience with their singing. "Jack and Jill” was pre- sented, Tommie Cornwall taking the part of Jack, Louie Leonard that of Jill, Johnny Whitaker as Jane, and Little Nell was impersonated by Mas- ter Lockwood. The entire musical part of the programme was fine. A handsome sum will be netted for the benefit of the new Chapel fund. Much credit is due to the following ladies for the very flattering success of the Fair: .Mrs. Theodore Smith, Mrs. LeGrand Jackson, 'Mrs. F. I. J0nes, Mrs. McPherson, Mrs. Rufus Fillow, Mrs. George W. Raymond. Mrs. James L. Stevens, Mrs. Charles Burritt, Mrs. Louis Potter, Mrs. C. B. Coolidge, Mrs. H. Balcom, Mrs. L. C. Green. Mrs. P. S. Knapp. Mrs. John Cur- now, Mrs. F. W. Woodward, Mrs. George C. Lockwood, Mrs. P Van- Zandt, Mrs. James W. rtorey, Mrs. W. A. Pryor, Mrs. Noah Barnum, and the Misses Kate Kroger, Jennie Smith, Hattie Webber, Marian Church, Cor- nelia Raymond, Jenetta Hatch, Ada Betts, Evelyn Graham, Mary Parks, Etta Carter. Eugenia Clark, May Fauntleroy, Millie Barnum, May St. John, Amanda Smith, May' Adams, Julia Staab, Margaret Wilson, Agnes Gibbs, Fanny Leonard, Mary Lock- wood, Frances Smith. ‘I. Hubbard, Annie Staab. Hattie Raymond, Mabel Ballard, Mamie Wheater, Bertha Stout, Hattie Raymond, Jessie Nelson, Car- rie Platt, Annie Worden, Louise Hin- don, Annie McPherson, Flora Peck, Mabel Ballard, Carrie Castle, Hattie McPherson, Katie Smith, Louie Glo- ver, Sarah Patrick, and some others whose names we do not learn. With such an aggregation of workers it is not all surprising that the Fair proved the grand success it was. The gentle- men of the Parish also rendered ma- terial assistance. . C-. D Woman’s Relief Corps. Ameeting of the Woman’s Relief Corps of Buckingham Post, G. A. R., was held last evenin . The following oficers were electe for the ensuing year: Miss Josie Taylor. President; Mrs. A. Canfield, Senior Vice Presi- dent ;Mrs. Bates, Junior Vice Presi- dent; Mrs. Jasper Pryor, Treasurer; Mrs. Theodore Brush, Chaplain; Mrs. E. S_. Wilcoxon, Conductor : Mrs. Mills, Assistant. Conductor; Mrs. Charles F. Loomis, Guard; Mrs. Rusco, Assistant Guard. - Yesterda afternoon two women, re- cently lan ed from Sweden, boarded the 5:15 train at South Norwalk for Georgetown. As the train was not scheduled to stop there, the women were put ofi‘ at this station to await the 6:35 train. . When the train came it ran by the station and they were too con- fused to board it. They fingered about the depot until. 9 o’clock, and were there when Manager Hoyt was about to close up his office for the n' ht. Tak- ing pity on them he escorts them to the Norwalk Hotel where he secured and paid for their lod 'ng, and this morning they boarde strain for Georgetown. The Central Circle of the King’s Daughters will meet in the , Con rega- tional Chapel to-mbrrow, Satur ay, at 4 o’clock. Mr. Charles. Reynoldsgo‘f Cranberry- Plains,is ly' genticaf ' Illy‘vilta't the New York hospital. . "from each other. Amusements. OPERA HOUSE. The big melo-dramatic success, The Midnight Special, will be seen in its magnificent entirety at the Norwalk Opera House to-night. The story is a true one taken from life, a play of to. day and for the people. It abounds in thrilling and exciting situations, come- dy, pathos and life. The company is one of superior strength and the scen- ery is among the finest ever seen in Norwalk. nusro HALL. By the constant introduction of new witticisms, and tuneful musical num- bers. selected from the latest successes, Barry and Fay manage to make of their merry play, McKenna’s Flirtation. al- most a new play every season. Each time that they have appeared here, the especial features of the performance seem to be very much different and. considerable of an improvement even. over those which were seen and heard on the preceding visit. The knowl- edge that no opportunity will be offer- ed to witness a performance of McKen- na’s Flirtation here, after to-night, when Barry and Fa will produce it at Music Hall, South orwalk, will cer- tainly be regretted by many of the per- sons who have been made merry through it during the six years that it has been in active use. OUR GOBLINS. The musical extravaganza, Our Gob- lins, interpreted by a company of com- edians of extraordinary merit and headed by Mrs. George S. Knight, Will be seen at Music Hall on Wednesday evening next. This engagement will be one of the events of the season in the comedy line. Besides Mrs. Knight the company contains Richard F. Carroll, Annie Southerland, William Blaisdell, Oscar Girard. Clara Lavine and Miss Annabel, the serpentine dancer. All the latest music and specialties of the season will be introduced. Railroad IMpI-ovements. The engineering corps of Civil En- gineer Thompson of the Consolidated road have been in Danbury for the past three weeks making surveys for some extensive improvements that the di- rectors of the Consolidated road pro- pose making in their newly acquired Housatonic property in that place. Among other things a connecting line. is to be established between the termi- nal station of the Danbury and Norwalk branch and the terminal station of the Brookfield junction branch which are n0w separate and some distance apart This connection is to be made so that the fast express running daily between Pittsfield and New York may pass through and stop at Danbury over the .Brookfield branch instead of going by way of Hawleyville over the Bethel branch as at present. A saving of several minutes’ time will be made by the new arrangement. It is also understood that there will be changes in the time schedule of the fast buffet express now leaving New York at 3:30 and Pittsfield at 4:05 in the afternoon so that passengers from Pittsfield and the Berkshire Hills can get to New York and back again on these trains in the same day. This would necessitate a change in the run- ning time of the down express which would have to leave in the morning. There is an impression that the num- ber of through expresses via the Dan- bury and Norwalk is to be increased from two to four, but the amount of passenger traffic on the line hardly war- rants such a belief. There have been other reports to the effect that the Danbury and Norwalk line would soon be double-tracked by the Consolidated,but this rumor is giv- en very little credence. vvv Takes Charge To-N Ight- Captain Addison A. Betts, who was elected captain of Co. D on October 24, has received his commission and will take chagre of that company at their ~drill to-night. CaptainBetts succeeds Captain C arles E. Doty, who has re- moved to Cleveland, Ohio. and is con- sidered one of the best officers 111. the C. N. G. His record of service is as follows: Private Co. G, 8th Regt., C. N. G., July 18, 1865. Discharged Sept. 11, 1868. Private Co. D, 4th Regt., C. N. G., August 2. 1872. 2nd Lieut.. July 17, 1874. lst Lieut., May 14,1875. _ Captain Co. F, May 4, .1880. Resigned and discharged, July 24, 1890. Captain Co. D, October 24, 1892. As Bachelor John Sees It. An epidemic of heart affection has struck N orwalk. The youngsters down there are plunging headlong into mat- rimony in spite of their mammss' and papas? threats and thrashings, while the disgusted toy dealers are throwmg their little red wagons, rocking horses and rubber dolls into the river and stocking up with house furnishing goods, and the town clerk is working overtime in his marriage license foun- dry.—-Winsted Herald. First Missionary Blshop. In the year 1835, the General Con- vention ‘of the . Episcopal Church in America sent out its first Missionary Bishop, Rev. Jackson Kemper, of St. Paul’s Parish, Norwalk, Conn., and his jurisdiction included the entire Mississippi Valley. Now, presiding over the same territory, made into States, there are eleven Missionary Bishops. clergyman. A Dangerous Sidewalk. The sidewalk in frontpf. the St. John place on Main street is in a danger. one condition. The ice on the same should be removed before the borough is called upon to defend a suit for dain- ages by reason of someone being in- jured by falling. .. No less than six per. sens fell at that point within an hour, .‘y'esterday. afternoon, but they fortu- nately escaped s'erious injury. at more laborers are needed, especia y in the way of young . GRAND MTTSTER UPHELD. WOI’SITTDTUI Master Frederick‘Mead MUST; Annear BBTOT’B the Grand Lodge. The Temporary Injunction Dis- missed. Fred’k. Mead, Worshipful Master of St. John’s lodge, F. & A. M., of Nor- walk, who was recently summoned be- fore Grand Master Hugh Stirling, by that ofiicial for unmasonic conduct and who secured an injunction to protect him from such appearance, will be obliged to present his case to the grand lodge and allow that tribunal to dispose, of it as it may deem proper. The above is in substance the deci- sion of Judge Perry of the Court of Common pleas before whom the case was presented two weeks ago. on a hearing on a demurrer filed againt Mr. Mead’s injunction by the grand master. The case is one that has been fully discussed in every fraternal organiza- tion and has attracted Widespread in- terest in Masonic circles throughout the United States. The matter at issue is still fresh in the minds of many. Abouttwo years ago a member of St. John’s lodge of Norwalk, was taken ill and his illness was‘a lingering one. Old Well lodge of South Norwalk, took care of the patient for over a year. A bill was then sent St. John’s lodge by Old Well lodge, claiming pay for the expense they had incurred in the case of the sick member. St. John’s lodge refused to pay the sum, and Old Well lodge appealed to the grand lodge. Grand Master Stirling investigated this complaint, and appointeda com- mittee to inquire into all the facts of the case, and that commission reported in favor of Old Well lodge. The grand master then ordered St John’s lodge to pay the bill. Wor. Master Mead asked for another hearing, but this was denied him. Mr. Mead reported his position to his lodge, and a set of reso- lutions were prepared, denouncing the grand master. After the latter action the grand mas- ter commanded Mr. Mead to appear before the grand lodge and show rea- sons why he should not be deposed. To this summons Mr. Mead instituted an injunction, made returnable before Judge Perry in the court of common pleas. To this injunction Grand Mas- ter Stirling demurred, claiming that the court had no jurisdiction in the matter. Judge Perry has sustained his de- murrer, the reasons for which he gives as follows; In this demurrer, filed by the de- fendant, Mr. Stirling, claiming that the allegations contained in the com- plaint are not sufficient to warrant the interference of a court of equity in granting an injunction. several grounds were set forth by the defendant to show the lack of jurisdiction in the court to grant an injunction. The court on these grounds sustains the de- murrer and dismisses the temporary injunction. First : Because the complainant fails« to allege any irreparable injury to the property rights of the plaintiff and that a court of equity cannot interfere to protect sentimental or other injuries where questions of property rights are not involved. Second: A court of equity will never interfere by injunction to re- strain the action of any inferor tribu- nal having jurisdiction in the case. It appearing in the complaint that there is by Masonic law and custom, a tribu- nal instituted to hear and dispose of the very question involved in this case, and by his becoming a member of such it body. the plaintiff, technically or absolutely, agreed to abide by any decision of that tribunal. Third: That no injunction could be properly granted in this case, because it does not. appear that the plaintiff has exhausted his remedies within the Ma- SOnic order and that from any improper act of the grand master, his appea must be taken to the grand lodge, and until he has exhausted these remedies, even though property right may be in- yolved. he must exhaust his remedies in the order. before a court of equity will interfere. Mr. Mead, therefore, will have to carry his grievances to the grand lodge to seek redress. The grand master was represented in the case by Attorneys Morris W. Sey- mour, G. W. Wheeler and City Attor- ney H. H. Knapp of Bridgeport; and Attorneys Levi Warner and J. Belden Hurlbutt represented Mr. Mead. ' Mr. Mead’s attorneys have asked for a few days time in order to determine whether or not to file an appeal. .u ...._..._.___‘.. ’__.___ _ Ran His Train Past The Depot. The train on the Danbury branch of the Consolidated road due here about 6:35 o’clock, with the exception of one car ran into the tunnel and by the sta: tion platform, last evening. As the train was a little late, Conductor Smith did not order the engineer to back it down. The mail was thrown from the car into the tunnel, and the passengers alighted as best they could. The train then started off leavin a couple of passengers and the min pouch going north, on the platform. The action on the part of Mr. Smith is not a little censured by those having a knowledge of it. ' .>—-¢———-—— The Barnes Will Case. There was nothing new in the Barnes will case, in Bridgeport, yesterday ex- cept a vigorous effort made by the de- fense to place in evxdence various ex- tracts from the deceased Mr. Barnes’ diaries from 1884 to his death. Judge Hall refused to admit it on the ground that.the passages were not relevant and would only camber the records. The case will be taken up again Tuesday. Don’t forget th Midnight Special at the Opera ouse o-night. Jay Gould Dead. A special to the Gaznr'rn this morn- ing, states that Jay Gould expired at his home in New York City . at 9:15 this morning. His career as a railroad owner and manager and as the greatest financial operator of this hemisphere is known to all the world. __________ «-b_ _-._.__ '1']! E IVEATH ER. To-Du—The weather bureau predicts for New England : FAIR Northwesterlywinds; slightly coo or on the coast. Local Almanac— Su'nullifses lSunSetsl Moon Rises I High Water 7:00 4:23 3309 93033536 SOUTH NORWALK. The GAZETTE is on sale at he news office u] A red Coleman JJLII’Iynu. "'ola.dlhflr- ton. unw- II. E. Bodwull. Advertisement» and Orders for all kinds 0] JOB 1’1th ’1'- ! NH. received at mn- brunch otflce on Rail- roml Sushi-re. . Barry and Fay in McKenna’s Flirta- tion at Music Hall to-night. —-May’s Banjo Club at City Hotel Saturday night. The exclusiveness of that wandering horse was exclusively exclusive. If you want to laugh and grow fat as well as drive dull care away for an hour or so, go to Music Hall to-night and see Barry and Fay in McKenna’s Flirtation. -‘ Owing to the blockade of snow in the vicinity of Chestnut hill, William Chal- mers has been unable to get his usual supply of milk. On and after to-mor- row he will be able to furnish his custo- mers with all they want. The sociable of the A. O. K. M. C. at their room last evening, although not as largely attended as usual, was a very pleasant affair, and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Heine’s orches- tra furnished music for the dancing. -At the election held last night by the South Norwalk Fire Department at the Old Well H. & L. parlors, Samuel Mc- Gowan was again elected Chief, Wm. Harford 1st assistant. John Wehle, 2nd assistant, and Dr. A.. N. Clark, ea- amining physician. Manager Knapp has been agreeably surprised by the extent of the advance demand for seats from which to view the farewell performance of “McKen- na’s Flirtation,” which will be given at Music Hall, South Norwalk, to-night. The indications all point to a large house. The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Congrega- tional church have arranged an enter- taining programme for the services to be held on Sunday evening. It will be the tenth anniversary of the society. Addresses will be made by Messrs. Ed- ward Beard, Nelson Dickerman, H. O. Bailey, Miss Margaret McClure. and Rev. Gerald H. Beard. George Myers, (colored) was ar- rested this morning for an assault on Henry Hallock, and Justice Townsend fined him $1.00 and costs, which he paid. It seems that Myers and Hal- lock got into an altercation and Myers knocked Hallock off the sidewalk into the gutter,.and it was on this charg that Myers was arrested. . - Mrs. Emilie F. Raymond, wife of William Marza Raymond, died at her residence on Henry street this morning of typhoid malaria, after an illness of. about four weeks’ durations Mrs. Ray- mond was born in Stamford. She leaves three children, Oliver E.,of the Bridge- port Daily Union, Royal L., of the South Norwalk Hat Co., and Harry B. The funeral will be held from her late residence Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. Interment at Pine Island. De- ceased was in the 4lst year of her age, and was loved and respected by all w o knew her. Another pleasing afl'air last evening was the second anniversary sociable given by the South Norwalk --Athlet_ic club at their large gymnasium room in the Swartz and Corbett building. A very large party attended, who en- joyed themselves right royally. until the early hours of morning. During intermission an exhibition was given by Professor Killingbeck and the class. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all who witnessed it. Last night’s sociable was a pleasing success to the members of ihe club, socially, as well as hnan ally. Purdy’s orchestra furnis music‘and Charles Yost prompted. « Oscar Wolcott, one of the switcher gang, was the victim of a painful acci- deut at the Danbury dock last night. Wolcott was engaged in coupling cars when his hand, in some way, shp and was caught between the bumpers, ' crushing two of the fingers on his right hand. The injured man went at once to Doctor Bohannan who dressedthe wounds. Wolcott will be compelled to have the index finger of the right hand amputated, as that member .1! so badly crushed as to render heahng impossible. Mr. Wolcott suffers intense pain-from his injury and it will be some time be- fore he will be able to resume work. ——May’s Banjo Club at City Hotel to-morrow evening. '7 To The Full Limit. Both the solid old Fairfield County . and the staid and conservative Bank of N orwalk, have increased their circula- tion up to the full limit. The National Bank of Norwalk increases its circula- tion $171,000 and the Fairfield County National Bank increases its circulation $135,000. This ought to make capi- ' tal plentiful and money easy here in Norwalk for some time to come. ‘ Of Interest to Baldheads. Dr. John Ego, the skin-grafting spe- cialist, of Reading, can.) has a new scheme. This is to graft pieces of hairy skin on bsld- headed men, so that will be able hair. . y. . it and that it is a success. the ' row» a luxuriant head 0% ' He says that he has already tried '
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