-. .4-:..~<:-.- ‘—-.——' Terse Tales of the Times. Ne wsbovs wanted. Ward 9. Gregory is on the sick list. —Pictures framed by Hayes,Main St. - To reach all the people advertise in the GAZETTE. Mrs. John McIlhcney removed from Grant street to Thomaston, this morn- ing. . Rev. F. E. Robbinswill preach in the Broad River chapel,Sunday after- noon. _ —Fine creamery butter, 23c. lb. at the New York store. G. D. Nichols, of New Canaan, will celebrate his fortieth birthday anniver- sary. May 16. . The funeral of the late Mary O’Reilly. was attended from St. Mary’s church, this morning. It is reported that a Norwalk saloon keeper “will remove his business to South Norwalk. , ——Napthaline at Hale’s. all if Edward Brennan, J r., has leased rooms in the Hadden block, where he will make it his home. Yesterday was the hottest Aprii day in twenty-four years. At 3 p. m. it was . 90 0 by honest thermometers. Frederick, the seven months old son of Charles and Ida V. Johnson, died yesterday. Funeral to-morrow. Cyrus Parks of this city, and Miss Minnie Blacker, of Manchester, were married at the latter place, on Wednes- day. -—Low prices at. Hale’s. alltf The funeral of Patrick J. Reilly, a man well known to Norwalk firemen and hatters, was held in Danbury, yes- terday. __ -—20 per cent. reduction on all grades of Wall Paper for spot cash. The J. T. Prowitt Co. A. 25 tf. Pupils of Miss Baird’s institute are in New Haven this afternoon, witnessing the presentation of the oratorio of “St. Paul.” ___’__ According to the Catholic calendar next Sunday will 'be observed as the Patronage of St. Joseph, and St. Paul of the Cross. Morris P. Bray has sued the city of Ansonia for $10,000. Bray fell on a sidewalk in that place and his leg was badly shattered. Frank E. Lacey and Miss Adele Mc- Mahon, of Wilton, were married Wed- .nesday evening, by Rev. W. E. Hooker of the same place. The regular meeting of the Connec- ticut probate assembly will be held at the capitol, room 72, on Wednesday, May 8, at 10:30 a. m. A government 1nSpect0r raided a opium joint-in Hartford yesterday, and captured three Chinamen and a num- ber of cans of opium. It was reported at Yale yesterday, that Bob Cook had sailed from Europe for this country and would take charge of the Yale crew upon his arrival. -—Fine candies, ice cream, water Ices wholesale and retail. Bogglano, manu- facturer, 21 Main street. All goods de— livered at residence. A26 2 The funeral of the late Owen Harty was attended from St. Augustine’s church, Bridgeport, yesterday, a num- ber of his friends from Norwalk being present. -___ ”Buy Maud S flour, sold only at the N. Y. store. _ It is now thought that Cashier Risely of the Willimantic bank, committed suicide, and the Aetna Life Insurance company, of Hartford. has not paid a ‘ $30,000 policy carried on his life. Flower thieves are continuing their depredations'on lawns and flowering mounds. A few seeds planted in their anatomy from the muzzle of a shot- gun might have a beneficial result. -—Frcsh asparagus at Betts & Far- rington’s. The 45 club held a meeting last night. Baugatuck, Westport and Norwalk teams participated in the games with the result that at the end of the same they were to the credit of the clubs as ’ above enumera‘ed. -—Moth Marbles at Hale’s. alltf While a concert was being given- in Stratford by the colored New Star quar- tette, last night, a crowd Of white . toughs stole all the cream and cake pre- ‘pared for the occasion and the cake walk was postponed. Major B. F. Blakeslee died inthe Re- treat for the Insane, at Hartford, yes- terday. He was on the staff of Govern- ors Jewell and Harrison. He was born in Southington in 1843, and served in the 16th C. V. during the war. Professor E. H. Wilson’s consolidated base ball nine defeated the South Nor- walk High school nine by a score of 25 to 4, at the Stuart avenue grounds yes- terday afternoon. 0f the two games played the Wilson’s have won both. Washburn’s circus is to show in Dan- bury. Bogus book agents have been canvas- sing in Stamford. Ben Sturges is in town and the sun has gone behind the clouds. The Peck family of East avenue, will leave for California, May 1st. William P. B. Allen is dangerously sick at his home on West avenue. -—Gir1 wanted at 17 Belden avenue. I H. D. Gates the well known Bridge- port carriage manufacturer died yester— day. The Boston Store advertises some rare bargains for the ladies in to-day’s issue. , —Free Saturday, with a pound of tea, a beautiful cake basket. 41 Main street. - clothiers, have an interesting adver- tisement in to—day’s issue. Sarah Rogers of Middletown, has re- covered $300 damages from Clarence B. Smith for breach of promise. The appeals in the cases of Wadhams against Griflin and of Griffin aganist Wadhams were yesterday withdrawn. ‘ __ —Bell brand milk, 6c., N. Y. store. There are now 145 prisoners in the county jail, 21 of whom are waiting trial in the Superior court, May term. The Keena base: ball club is said to be composed of crack players who will make the cranks wild when they play with the Norwalk Park team. The following Connecticut pensions have been granted : Increase, Robert Lyons, New Haven ; original widows, Nancy Brennan, Willimantic. A. J. Ross, the assistant postmaster at Stony Creek, who disappeared with $190 from the money order receipts, has been heard from in England. '—-Buy.bargains in housecleaning ar- ticles this week, at N. Y. store. The Senate Judiciary committee yes- terday reported against the bill allow- ing the selling of pools at'the race track of any regularly organized as- sociation. ‘ The remains of Mrs. Josiah Burgess, who died in Brooklyn, yesterday, aged 63, will be brought here for interment. to-morrow morning, in the Norwalk cemetery. Patrick Lawless, of Bridgeport, has been missing since Monday and it is feared that he has met with foul play. He is 50 years of age with gray hair and moustache, of stout build and weighs 210. , ' The “committee dance” given by Messrs. John Guy er, C. L. Hyatt, J. C. Carroll and George A. Shellhoss, last night, in the Athenseum was a glittering success, financially, socially and other- wise. During a thunder storm in Westfield yesterday, William Meyers of Ansonia, who was driving a team of horses across the fields, was struck by a bolt of lightning and killed. The two horses were also killed. They were engaged in cleaning house at Mrs. Edmund Godfrey’s, on Wall street, yesterday afternoon. A num— ber of old papers were taking into the back yard and set on fire. The flames communicated with a box of excelsior and the blaze threatened direful results, but was quenched with a few pails of water in the hands of neighbors. Killed At Watervllle. John Brown, aged 45, of Waterville, while walking on the track last evening was struck by an east bound freight train on the New England road about a half mile east of Waterville. The back of his skull was crushed in. He died in the baggage room of the New England station. He leaves a widow and six children. A Nashville Murderer Hanged. NASHVILLE, April 26. --Robert Ford. colored, who shot and killed Jerry Brown, colored, was hanged in the jallyard' here today. The drop fell at 9:49, and Ford was pronounced dead at 10:07. The fall was nearly eight feet, and Ford strangled to death. Ford killed Brown in October last after a quarrel about a game of cards. Lost $1,007.70 and Two Beers. CHICAGO, April 20—August Lellrsock complained to the police that ho had given $1,007.70, less the price of tw0 bears. to a stranger who asked him to cash a check for that amount. The check was one of many that are made out by students of a business college in Chicago for practice. Satolli to Go to Rome. WASHINGTON, April 26.—Mgr. Satolli is packing up to return to Rome. '0 ex- pects to leave Washington about the mid- dle of May and will be accompanied by his secretary, Dr. Rocker. It is understood that Cardinal Gibbons will sail on the same steamer. Fishing Schooner Ashore. HIGHLAND LIGHT, Mass, April 26.— Schooner Lizzie M. Center of and from Gloucester, heund mackerel fishing, went ashore at Orleans and is now high and dry on the beach. She will probably be floated. Professor A. J. Waters Resigns. STATE COLLEGE, Pa, April 26,—Pro- fessor A. J. Waters has resigned as pro- fessor of agriculture at the college here to accept the directorship of the Missouri ex- ,. A. P. Tea"Co., W. A. Benedict & 00., the popular ‘. \. <- Our Furnishing Goods Department is stocked with all tLC newest novel- ties at very low prices. Men’s Spring and Summer Neckwear at ‘25 and 50 cents. Negligcc Shirts at 50, 75 cents , and $1.03. Percale Shirts, newest designs, special, £8 cents. Hosiery, Underwear, Suspenders, Gloves, Um- brellas in endless varieties. Men's Shoes in Russet and Calf, special values at $2.50 and $3.00. A complete assortment of Boys’ and Children’s Shoes, made to give good wear. Our assortment of Ladies’ and Misses’ Shoes and Oxfords is large and varied. tithe, WEEKLY - NOR WALK — GAZETTE. ESTABLISHED 1857. I. BROTHE O summer :51;erst : . In ’8 - .0 WT !- I. loans: as? ch in hill! Adi-l . Men’s Derby Hats in all the F‘ash- ionable shapes and colors at $2.00 and $3.00. , Men's and Boys’ Alpines in all the newest colors, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.00. We are showing an elegant line of Boys’ and Children’s Gaps in the new shapes of Tam O’Shanter, Yachts, etc. NOTICE. ‘ Whatever we sell we guarantee to give perfect satisfaction. Clothing, Hats, Shoes and Furn- ishing Goods. . . Samples and blanks for self-mess. urement sent upon application. . vOGEL momma. FASHIONABLE CLOTHING FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN. Men’s Spring Over-coats. in all the new styles (shortmcdium orlcns) sizes to 50 inch chest ............ ..$IO, $l2, $I6, $l8 to $28 Men’s Spring Suits. in Single Breasted Sacks (cither3 0“ Button) and Cutaway Frock Suits .............. $I2, $I5, $I8, $203)!) $30 Special : Our line of Blue and Black Surges and Cheviots are special values at s | 2, $ | 5 and $20, (We have an elegant assortment of Fine Dress Suits for Boys, with both Short and Long Pants.) Ass-All our Clothing is lined and trimmed with the very best materials. a: NEW YORK CITY. Boys’ Spring and Summer Suits, (Lone mm) in Single and Double Breasted Sack, madoof the newest materials.$8,$IO,$ I 2,$I 5 to $18 Small Boys’ Suits, (ShortTrousers) made of the newest fabrics, both stylish and durable ........... , .......... $3.50, $4, $5, $6 to 3m Men’ S Cutaway Coats and Vests for Dress purposes, In Black, Diagonal, Tricot and Vicuna at. . ....... ...'$I2, $I5, and $|8 0r. 42d Sin! SOUTH NORWALK- The O. U. A. M. will meet tc-night. The S. of R. of West Norwalk gav a dance last evening. Operator Dann is placing two more electric call boxes in position to-day. Rice’s Stock company will present “Twixt Love and Duty” at Hoyt’s to- night. The semi-monthly meeting of Hum- boldt lodge was held in Germania hall last evening. - Druggist Tomlinsorl is having an electric clock placed in his store on North Main street. Dr. W. J. Tracy has abated a nuis- ance‘under the culvert on Maple ave- nue, East Norwalk. Prof. Heydrick instructed the schol- are of the New Canaan Center school fir physical culture on Wednesday. ”Ned" Murphy the temperance ora- tor, is to open aseries of temperance meetings in Greenwich, Sunday night. Mrs. Milo H Parsons is booked for a European tour, sailing from New York June 30th, in the Cityr of Rome for Glasgow. ' v-'l.‘wo colored, four German and three Swedish girls are wanted at C. H. Harvey’s city employment agency. The Darien selectmen will give a public hearing tc-morrow on the peti- tion of the Norwalk Tramway company to lay tracks through that town. Sherman Council held a meeting last night at which they transacted routine business. After the meeting the mem- bers enjoyed a bean bake and social. Young Eben Hill yesterday won the two mile bicycle race in the spring games of the Yale track athletic asso- ciation. His time was 5 min. 47 sec. W. G. C. Walkers, general foreman of the car department at the Consoli- dated road shops in New Haven, has resigned and John Young has been ap- pointed his successor. is broken and pending the completion of the new one on the Danbury duck, all of the Consolidated’s engines are required to run to Wilson Point to turn around. . The beautiful white magnolia in the front yard of the homestead of Walter Quintard, Esq., is now in a profuse af- fluence of fragrant blossoms. It is a most delighting object and worth a visit to view. Constable Ireland yesterday arrested Mrs. Lucretia Scott on the charge of destroying private property and abus- ing Mrs. Charles Mullings. She was taken before George D. Keeler and the periment station, located at Columbia, Mo. . evening. case’adjourned until 6 o’clock this The turn-table near the ‘Lock'factory. The days all the justice court are daily growing shorter. Constable Samuel Ireland was yes- terday served with notice that a $900 suit had been begun against him in his official capaciiy, for attaching goods in Mrs. Fawcett’s store, up town, which it is claimed were the property of Mr. Fawcett. Detective G. Washington Gladstone is secretly working on a suSpected case of counterfeiting. He has trailed the supposed gang to their den and his as- sistant, Detective Monahan, will be as- signed the perilous duty of securing the evidence. While crossing the Consolidated rail- road tracks at Washington street, this delivery wagon brok: , allowing the body of the wagon to drop to the ground. r[he horse was badly fright— ened and was prevented from running away with difficulty, The always good-natured Will Bloom of the News office wishes the GAZETTE to correct a statement made yesterday, that he was married in Pond Ridge, on Easter last. Will says that he has been married for two years and does not pro- pose deserting his present wife for any other woman. A little girl about seven years of age, stole a tricycle from in front of Stutte- vant’s shortly after 10 o’clock this morn- ing. «She was seen to take the machine hy Mrs. C. H. Harvey who reported the fact to the clerks at Sturtevant’l who at once started out in search of her. A GAZE'I'I'E reporter overtook her oppo- site the Matthews place and sent her back with the machine. ’i Harry Dennis was brought before Justice Smith, this morning, charged with stealing Allen Wood’s horse. Dennis pleaded guilty-and stated to the who took the horse, to Wood’s resi— dence and remained outside the yard until the horse was brought out when he went off with it. He said that he was drunk at the time and did not fully know what he was doing. The Justice heard his statement and bound him over :until 5:30 o’clock this evening. un- der bonds of $500. Dennis was unable to secure that amount and was again locked up. Countess Russell Defeated. LONDON, April 25.—Earl Russell today was granted a judicial separation from his wife, Countess Russell. on the ground of legal cruelty upon the part of his wife. and her suit for a restitution of conjugal rights consequently failed. . Now Hear the Lion Growl. ALBANY, April 25 —-Mr. O’Grady pre- sented in the house a petition to congress and a resolution favoring the annexation of Canada to the United States. The reso- lution was adopted. » s, ,' morning, the king bolt on Fred Mead‘s court that he accompanied the party,_ 4‘31 The Fair Note a Forgery. SAN FRANCISCO, April 26.——Investiga- tion made during the past week shows that the note for $300,000, with the late James G. Fair’s alleged signature attach- ed and the late Leland Stanford’s alleged indorsement, is a forgery, and that the forget is probably the same person who, some years ago, signed J. C. Flood’s name to a note for $200,000 in favor of W. W. Corcoran of Washington. Bad Man Scott of Denver. DENVER, April 26.-—Henry Coloyd, a hostler, lies in a critical condition with bullet wounds in his thigh and abdomen, inflicted by Walter Scott. Scott was ‘jeal- one of Coloyd. After shooting Coloyd Scott fired two shots at Deputy Sheriff Williams without effect and shot Special Policeman Gilmore in the neck. Gilmore’s wound is not fatal. Scott was captured. Dare Not Bury the Body. NEW YORK, April 26.—Mrs. Dred Down- ing of Sag Harbor, N. Y., was reported dead last Friday and was laid out for burial. Some of her former acquaintances think she is simply in a trance. The opin- ions of physicians are divided. No signs of death are present, and the body has un- dergone no change. although kept near a hot stove. Burglar-a at Bhinebeek. POUGIIKEEPSIE. N. 33.. April 26.—-Threo burglars broke into the postofflce at Rhinebeck and were. drilling the doo'r of the safe when they took fright at the ap« proach of the night watchman and ran from the building. An alarm was sent out, but none of the burglars was cap- tured. They secured only $5 and a few stamps. I Mrs. Parnell’a Condition. BORnEN'rOWN, N. J.. April 26.-.—Dr. Wil- liam H. Shipps, together with Rev. Elvin Taylor, rector -of Christ church, visited Mra- Parnell today. Dr Shipps says he can see very little change in the condition of the aged woman. She does not appear ‘ to suffer so much pain as she has experi- enced during the past few days. Northern Pacific’s Cashier Resigns. TACOMA. April aft—W. H. Cushman, who has been cashier of the Northern Pa. cifio land department since 1888, has re- signed at the request of Land Agent Coo- per. He was in no way opnnected with the Schultz shortage. C. H. Knapp, Olaf of the engineering department, will succeed him. Deputy Marshal Kills 3 Desperado. HUNTINGTON, W. Va, April 26.—At Elkhorn Deputy United States Marshal Smith was fired upon by a colored desper- ado named Andrew Dillon. Smith in re- turn fired four balls into Dillon, killing him instantly. Smith was shot in the neck, but is not seriously injured; To Explain Macao’s Departure. PARIS, April 26.—-The Costa Rican en- voy here, it is announced. has been order- ed to go to Madrid in order to explain to the Spanish government how the expedi- tion of General Macao, the Cuban leader, was allowed to leave Costa Rica and land in Cuba. Trying to Save Dr. Buchanan. NEW YORK, April 26. —A petition is be- ing circulated among physicians asking Governor Morton to commute Dr. Bu- chanan’s sentence, on the ground that it, is impossible to prove the crime. It has been signed by 27 doctors. _‘ , Drowned While Drunk. The body of Edward McKeon who was proprietor of the Metropolitan hotel in Pawcatuck, a suburb of Ston— ington, was found floating in the river at Providence, yesterday. It is sup-~ posed that McKeo‘n walked into the river and was drowned as he was seen going toward the river intoxicated. Amusements. norr’s OPERA HOUSE. The Rice Stock company still con- tinues to draw large audience at Hoyt’s Opera House. Last night, the semi- historical drama of “Beacon Lights” was presented and gave excellent satis- faction, and proved to be a strong at- traction. 1‘he specialties were fine, the Burt sisters, Allie, Fisher ahd Beals winning special applause. The 'music, by orchestra and band is first-class, ' and the company is altogether deserv~ _ ing of the large patronage it is receiv- ing. Amatinee performance will be given to-morrow afternoon. To-night “T’wixtLove and Duty" will be pre. sented. NORWALK OPERA House. Of the celebrated “Hi” Henry’smin~ strels which aggregation appears at the Norwalk Opera House, to-morrow night, a Jamestown, New York, exchange says: “Hi Henry's Minstrils were welcomed by a fine house last night, and were liberally applauded. The program was varied and of the highest order. Frank McNish provoka ed considerable fun. The first part was gorgeously set. The Rexford Bros. in acrobatic feats, the dancing of Doyle and Mack, the singing and the colored pictures were well greeted. The show furnished an umuslng evening, and Henry has evidently not worn out his welcome. NORWALK OPERA Housn. l The Russell Lyceum Theatre compa- ny will be the week’s attraction_com- mencing Monday Apr1129th, playing at papular prices. The business of this company has been something astonish- ing. Playing to crowded houses where- ever they appear. The cast 13 strong the productions all new and pleasing- The opening play is the Comedy Drama, “The Factory Glrl," a play of New England life. . List of Patents. List of Patents issued from the U. 8. Patent Oflice, Friday. . April 33. 1895, for the state of Connecticut. furnished as from the office ofCh an? it Sntrxfiinnfiohcrtors of Pat- on: 868 a sree, ew aven. . G.’E. Adampg, assI nor to Trauma Hme Mfg. , 00.,NewBr-1taln, ‘c asp. Same. garment sup- . rter. F. 8. Chase. assrgnor to Waterbury g. 00., Waterbur . 01_l can. W. .Homan, assrgnor to Edwar Miller & 00., Meriden. wick adjuster for central draft lamps. M. L. Hotchkiss, Derb . machine for capping corset wires. W. Houg talmg, assignor to_ Ashcroft Mfg. 00., Bridgeport, steam engine Indicator. three patents. A. Mottler.assignor b cane issrgnments to Spencer Automatic achme. 3c., Hartford, screw cutting machine. W. A. Penfield, assrgnpr to Bradley a; Hubbard Mf . 30., Menden, wick alguster for central dra 't amps. F. H. Richar s, Hartford. screw mak- ng machine. 0.. E. Smith. Bridgeport. sink' plug. 0. E. Smith, Bridgeport, assignor to Smithlir Eggs Mfg. 00., Brrd eport, swrvel. _ h—l-H-“ Sam 9. machine for automaticalfly making wzre chain. 0. M. Spencer. and A. . . Hart- ford. screw making machine. 8. itlock. Sheton. air cushioning device. ,_ DESIGNS.“ GLHS' Beardsle v. Naugatuck, insulator holder; . . Be Shelton cast or to Derby Silver 00., Dernghrnamental remptac'lo. H.—B.erry o On, Barb Sheltonxaglign r 901) b er" orna
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