: ,n‘..:..-_~., ‘AZETTE, 1 ~ Founded in 1800.] VOL. -XCV.—No 39. .11 n Entertaining and I nstractive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to N ORWALK, CONN.. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. Local .News and Interests. 1895. [$1.00 aYear. PRICE TWO CENTS. «- sea;- GAZETTE. THE FAVORITE HOME PAPER. independent in all 1th23 : llenllal lll nothing. Important lf True. . Street rumor has it, that Selectman Daskam is advised by his volunteer Councillor, Mr. Maples, to refuse to com- ply with the Auditor’s request that they be furnished the receipts from the per- sons to whom his “bearer” orders for the town’s money were issued. ' ...>_ New Voters. The Selectmen and Town Clerk will hold a session to-morrow from 9 a. m. to 7 p. m., for the purpose of making new voters. This is the only opportunity for new voters to qualify for over a year. Every one on the list “to be made,” should attend to this important matter as early in the day as possible. ~—<—O—>———-———-~-——- Our Coming Selectmen. As the time approaches for the elec- tion of ’town officers, candidates multi- ply. This is a cheering sign and shows that republican government, by the people and for the people, has not per- ished from the earth. There a much greater multiplicity of candidates mentioned this year than usual for the positions of. Selectmen. This is to be accounted for largely, by the fact that the office carries with it more pay than any other, if not more labor and responsibility. , Selectman Daskam having publicly declined a renomi nation, the democratic woods seem most full of candidates. Among those more prominently men- tioned as Colonel Daskam’s successor, are General Darius M. Couch, Grocer Glover, Liveryman Horace Darin, Ex- postmaster A. C. Golding, Insurance Agent St. John Merrill, Jeweler A. W. Austin, Ex-cashier L. C. Betts, Ex-se- lectman Charles A. Burr, Ex-market- man William Mitchell and. hatter Leslie L. Sherwood. Most any one of these, if elected, would prove himself a capable and faithful officer and Dunn, Austin or Glover, especially strong candidates. On the republican side among other candidates thus far named, are thetwo republicans now on the board, General Charles Olmstead, Captain Isaac Sel- leck. D. Warren Fitch, B. S. Keith, Charles P. Turney, Elbert S. Adams, Harry Rider and Charles A. Quintard. Of these probably not one-half would uncapt the Selectmau’s office, if select- ed. General Olmstead Would make an ideal Selectman if he could be induced to accept the position, but he has not, does not, and will not, seek it and would likely, very reluctantly accept it, yet he is an accomplished accountant, peuman, business man and book-keeper and is a man who can say “No,” when a no is needed to be s-lid. Messrs. 3.51 look, Fitch, Adams, Keith, Turner, Rider or Quintard, would greatly ele- vale the siandai'ds of “orders” givirig and change the old fogy and bewilder- ing system of book-keeping and finance which has so long prevailed in the conduct of our town affairs. In the present condition of our town’s heavy indebtness and the onerous bur- dens of taxation borne by our citizens, competency and merit,and not politics, should rule this year in the selection of our candidates for Selectmen. The New Holiday. October in Connecticut this year for the first time, will contain a holiday. The midday of the month, the fifteenth, has been designated by the“ legislature of the state as Lincoln Day, in honor of the martyr President, Abraham Lin- coln, the man who freed the slaves in this country from the bonds of servi- tude. The action recorded in the Con- necticut statutes is as follows: (Senate Bill No. 190.) CHAPTER CCIX. An Act establishing Lincoln Day. Be it enacted by the Senate and House .of Representatives in General Assem- bly convened: , The fifteenth day of October in each year shall be a legal holiday in this state to to designated and known as Lincoln Day. Approved July 9, 1895. --Boston Store. Millinery Opening at the Boston Store, Norwalk, Saturday and Monday. 2t A Heavy Wagon. Henry Tilly is constructing a four ton coal wagon for John H. Ferris.— Hour. Republican Town Caucus. The Republican town caucus of the first and third voting districts will be held in the Town House, Wednesday evening, October 2, at 8 ‘o’clook. fiA Av ~ Again Acquitted. The committee of inquiry at New Ha- ven, yesterday, reported that they found no ground for a formal ecclesias- tical investigation of the Rev. Rufus T. Cooper. Hail Stampedes Cattle. During the storm at the Huntington fair yesterday afternoon the bail was the size of walnuts. sinall panic was caused among the cattle and four horses ran away. No one was injured. ‘0 The Cause Why. As soon as the board of city Council- men declined to gratify poor B’r. Ma- ples’ desire to be appointed Water Com- mission er, he proceeded at once to vigorn ously dislike the present board. ‘ The English Yacht Won. The third race in the Seawanahaka club’s international challenge series for small boats sailed yesterday, resulted in a victory for Spruce IV, the Ethel- wyn being withdrawn on account of the stormy breeze and high sea. Tacks on the Track. Some person unknown is sprinkling tacks upon the new bicycle track be- tween North Haven and Meriden. Some of the tacks have washers to make them point upward. Several tires have been punctured. A Priest Transferred. The Rev. Charles A. Leddy, senior curate of St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic church, Hartford, has been transferred by Bishop Tierney to the church of the Sacred-Heart in Bridge- port. He will be succeeded by Father Boland of Springfield. 7' Greatly lmproved. The many friends of Mrs. James L. Ambler, who has recently been deem~ ed very near the borders of the silent land of shadows, are now rejoiced by the fact that her sad condition is so much improved as to warrant the be- lief of a complete and speedy restora- tion of her health in mind and body. o»— ~ Against Bad Books. Bridgeport newsdealers have had vis- its from strangers during the past few days, who examined their stock of cheap literature made purchases and de- parted. It is understood that the Law and Order League has begun a crusade against bad literature, which, it has been long known, has found a large sale in that city. To Dedicate a Monument. The monument of the Eighteenth Conn. Volunteers will be dedicated at Winchester. Va, on Wednesday, Oct. 9th. This will be the first monument unveilling in which General Disbrow will act for the state. The Eighteenth was organized in New London and Windham counties and contained few members from the western part. of the stale. ' m.w—Iu-r. 1 . . -_.........._._—_ No Liquor at the Fair. Extraordinary vigilance will be exer- cised this year to prevent the sale of liquor at the Danbury fair. Every per- son who applies for a restaurant or re- freshment booth will be required to sign a cast iron agreement that no in- toxicating liquor will be sold thereon, and to forfeit all further rights and privileges as well as the rent money, in case of a violation of the agreement. And They Danced. Welcome Stranger Lodge, Sons of St. George gave a dance in Leiderkranz hall, last evening. Something over a hundred persons participated in the merry-making. It was nearly time for the sun to rise when the last number on the dance order was called. Guests were present from adjoining cities, among the number being T. Walker J r., . of Pioneer Lodge, Bridgeport, and Past President J enkius of Granite Lodge, Quincy, Mass. Luncheon Party. The ladies or the Pine Ledge Outing Club gave a delightful luncheon yester- day, at their club house. Among those present were Mrs. Robert Van Buren, Mrs. LeGrand C. Betts, Mrs. Wm. H. Smith. Mrs. Hobbs, Miss Cholwell, Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. George Cholwell, Miss Fannie Hoyt, Mrs. Buckinham Hoyt, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Thornton, Miss" Craufurd of Glen Ridge N. J , Mrs. Sophia Weed, Mrs. Samuel Weed, Miss Clara and Miss Anna Mergan ANOTHER FORGED'CHECK Young Wilbur 8. Wing Visits His Bridgeport Friends. Elmer Youngs. Son of Selleck Youngs, a Victim. Wilbur S. Wing,. son of the Rev. Charles S. Wing, formerly pastor of the Methodist church in this city. who is wanted by the police of Brooklyn for forging his father’s name to numer- ous checks, was in Bridgeport last Thursday and succeeded in passing one of the forged checks there. It was cashed by Elmer Youngs, son of Selleck Youngs, formerly of this city, and deposited in the Connecticut Na- tional bank. On the next day the check was returned to the bank with the information that the signature of Mr. Wing was a forgery. Luckily for Youngs the check was endorsed by Wm. Lounsbury of Smith, Murray ‘& compa- ny, and he has made the amount good. Mr. Lounsbury has informed Wing’s father of the matter and it will probably be settled by him. Wing arrived in Bridgeport last Thursday and visited several places where he was well known. Although he was but a boy when his father left that city, he has been there frequently and was well known. He called.on several members of the East Bridge- port church and said that he was travel: ing for a New York house. In the af- ternoon he sought Mr. Lounsbury, who was an old friend and schoolmate, and related‘a tale of hard times. He presented a check for $10 and asked Lounsbury to cash it. After some hesi- The latter formerly sang in the Nor- walk Methodist church, and after as- suring himself that Wing was no im- poster, cashed the check on the strength of Mr. Lounsbury’s endorsement. Wi;;g left town soon after securing the monev. A strange feature of the transaction is the statement of Cashier Hamilton examined the signature to the check and that of Wing’s endorsement on the back and he thinks both Were not written by the same hand. This de- cision leads many to believe that Wing has an accomplice who is doing the forging for him. As far as can be learn~ ed, he was alone while in Bridgeport. As far as is known at the present time. the forgeries amount in the aggregath to over $330. The actions of Wing can— not be explained .by his friends. He has always been honest in his dealings heretofore, although he has been in- clined to lead a rather swift life. It is believed he is still in this state. w—m-n-«u—«o WW An Oyster Exhibit. Engineer David C. Sanford of the state shell fish commission and Clerk Frederick Botsford are at work gather- ing an exhibit for the .Dahbury fair which will illustrate the growth of the oyster from the spat until it is large enough for food and also will include a number of submarine curiosities, which it is hoped to gather together. They have been allowed 16 feet of space for the exhibit. In the exhibit it is desired to include various substances to which the oyster spats cling and grow. Clerk Botsford now has in his rooms in Bridgeport some fine: specimens of the oyster which have clung to various substances such as old water-soaked wood or shells. The specimens he now has show the: spat after a week's growth. A special effort will be made to secure the most curious substances on which the oyster clings. There will also be included in the ex- hibit various freaks of the sea for which there may be room. One very curious specimen is already in the office. It is a piece of a state buoy that was set off Stamford in May last. It was taken up a short time ago and it was found that the worms had eaten the piece of wood well enough in two so that it was un- able to support its own weight and broke. The wood is also covered with. oysters, winkles and some curious sea- grass. - Jae Ott’s Star Gazer. An eccentric astronomer, who is in search of a comet; an eccentric widow, who, interested in astronomy, interests herself in an astronomer; a doctor, who has discovereda magic gas, the alias and a Killarney brogue; an astronomi- ' cal assistant with an India rubber spine; these, with a bevy of pretty girlr, a number of new situations, plenty of .new ideas. spirited action, constitute the interest of Joe Ott’s new piece, “The Star Gazer,” by Franklyn W. Lee. It will be seen at Hoyt’s Theatre tomorrow night. - Smith, and Mrs. Butterwotth. I tation Mr. Lounsbury endorsed the ' check and referred him to Mr. Youngs. ' of the Connecticut National bank. lie; Full of Holes. A county official says that the Stam- ford city ordinances are full of holes, and so leaky that one could drive through them with a four-in—hand. Freight Wreck. Conductor Mahoney’s local freight going north on the Danbury divisidn, was run into at Bethel early this morn— ing by a train on the Shepaug road, and three freight cars wrecked. v‘vv The Steamboat. The steamer Favorite will make her last trip from New York on Monday, September 30th. On Tuesday, Octob- er let, the last tripto New York will be made. ————-——-——«§ Reception. . Mr. Carroll will give a farewell recep- tion to his fellow members of Pioneer Hook and Ladder company to-morrow night. It is stated that he has ordered several turkeys, two bushels of clams and a quantum sulficit of “wash.” Free Tramway Cars. The Boston Store managers, who are always hustling, have made arrange- ments With the TramWay company to run free trolley cars, every Saturday night, from South Norwalk to this city On all cars leaving South Norwalk' at 7:27, 7:47 and 8:07, no fare will be charged, everybody being invited to ride free. The car leaving this city at 9:56 will take passengers back to South Nor walk free. Selectman Daskam Refuses. Selectman Daskam this morning tlli a Gazn'rrn representative that he should emphatically refuse to search for the proper identification of or- ders which the to an auditors have re- turned for identification, unless one in which Charles Addison is a party in in- terest was eliminated from the list. He says that all the other bills can be quickly and satisfactorily adjusted and explained as indeed could the Addison matter, which, he asserts, is a very mean trick on the partof Addison. The Sick. Mr. Alonzo Nickerson who recently suffered the loss. byzdeath, of his wife, is in feeble health but able to be out. 1Mr. Elbert Curtis, one of Norwalk’s oldest and best known tailors, is con- valescent of a severe and debilitating attack of dysentery. The almost centenarian Stephen Stanley is in feeble health but is not confineued to his bed. William J. Finney the carpenter is still under the care of a watchful nurse, and while perhaps no worse, his chances of a full recovery of healih'arc not be- lieved to be good. Mrs. Levi Warner’s condition re- mains about the same.- Sheis critically ill. Mr. Stephen Henry Smith is still on the sick list, but is able to be about. John W. Street is at the home of ,his uncle Charles T. Leonard on Wall street, where the sands of his life are fast ebbing away. SUMMER comets AND GOERS. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Adams and daughter, Emma, are visiting friends in EliZa‘oeth, N. J. Walter DeForest and sister of Brook- lyn are the guests of Florist H. F. Byx- bee. Detective Sergeant Mangin of New York was the guest of Chief of Police Bradley yesterday. Mr. Mangin has been taking a week’s outing at the pop- ular summer resort at Gregory's Point. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas of New York, are the guests of Mrs. Thomas’ mother, Mrs. Hannah Hill of West avenue. Patent Commissioner John S. Sey- mour is at Cold Spring to-day witness- ing the race between the Eihelwynn and Spruce IV. List of Patents. List of patents issued from the U. S. Patent Office, Tuesday, Sept. 24th, 1895, for the State of Connecticut. furnished us from the office of Earl & Seymour, solicitors of patents, 863 Chapel street, New Haven, Conn. W. F.- Banks, Milford, electrical in- dicating system for annunciators. ' J. H. Bitterlich, New Haven, folding paper box. . D. F. Doebler, Hartford, knob at- tachment. J. M. Doehrer, Bridgeport, self-heat. ing sad iron. A. M. Lane, Meriden, mechanism. Same. clock. - A. Laubscher, assignor to Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. 00., rather for sewmg machine. _ _ ' H. ,B. Murless, Rockville, Hitching d . evice. . W. J. Neidl. New Britain, sash fasten- ener. F. H. Richards, Hartford, register- ing mechanism. F. C. Stockholm, press. clock winding Hartford, printing ClllllllGllll’llY TO TELL Two Pieces of 'Handwritinc May Af- fect the Durant Verdict. OPENING FOR THE DEFENSE. Adroit lnsinuation by the Accused Man’s Attorney That the Murder of Miss Blanche Lamont \Vas Commit- i ted by Pastor Gibson. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27.—The hand- writing of the Rev. George Gibson is des- tined to play an important part in the great trial of Theodore Durant, accused of the murder of Miss Blanche Lamont. In his opening statement Attorney Deu- prey said that the writing on the paper in- closing Blanche Lamont’s rings and that on the wrapper addressed to Mrs. Noble were similar to the penmanship of the pastor of Emmanuel church. In a. very adroit way be cast suspicion on the min- ister, and the defense will attempt to prove that his insinuations were justifia- ble. In order to show the similarity of Dr. Gibson’s writing to that on the paper and wrapper, a. blackboard, which bears a sam- ple of the pastor’s penmanship, will be in- troduced in evidence by the defense. This blackboard was found on the first landing of the belfry by Attorneys Dickinson and Deuprey one day during a tour of inspec- tion at the church. They examined the board carefully at the time, and, after a little private consultation, decided that it would be of value to the defense. When they left the church, they took the board with them, and by the writing on it will try to prove much that may be of a damaging character against the min- ister. The board contains the following no- tice, which was written by Dr. Gibson: “The pastor will see visitors down stairs after service. ” This board was frequently placed in the lobby of the church on Sundays. During the week it was kept in the belfry landing. When Dickinson and Deuprey discov- ered the blackboard, Detectives Cody and Bowen were with them. Cody and Bowen have been subpoenaed, and will be ques- tioned in regard to the finding of' the blackboard. The Details of Chirograpby. During the preliminary examination in the Minnie Williams case the defense re- quested Dr. Gibson to write the names of George King and Professor Schernestein. These are the names that were found. on the paper inclosing Blanche anont’s rings. , It is the intention of the defense to pro- duce the names written by Dr. Gibson and compare the writing with that on the paper and on the wrapper sent to Mrs. Noble. The lawyers for the defense will spend considerable time comparing the two specimens of handwriting. They will~as- sort that the person who wrote the notice on the blackboard is the person who wrote the names on the paper inclosing the rings and on the wrapper sent to Mrs. Noble. Mr. Deuprey will have much to say and will talk very learnedly about the forma- tion of letters, the significance of side strokes and the similarity of capitals and will try to convince the jury that the Rev. Mr. Gibson wrote the address on the wrapper and returned the rings to the dead girl’s aunt. Mr. Gibson is prepared for the attack by the defense. He would not discuss the subject, but his secretary, Robert N. Lynch. said: “The writing on the paper inclosing the rings and that on the wrapper is in no way like the penmanship of Dr. Gibson. The address on the wrapper is printed. The only similarity between it_ and Dr. Gibsbn’s writing is that the doctor writes a clear hand that is so plain as to almost resemble print.” M. Curtiss and Stephen Wythe will be among the first to take the witness stand. Curtiss is a member of the signal corps and Wyt-hc is one of the Cooper Medical college students. Train Robber Perry Insane. ALBANY, Sept. 27.—-General Austin Lathrop, superintendent of state prisons, left for Auburn. He says he believes train robber Oliver Curtis Perry, who has again punctured his own eyes. is in- sane. “But,” continued the superintend- ent, "I have no power to order him trans- ferred to the Matteawan asylum. He was returned to Auburn prison as sane and must stay there till the prison physi- ' clan decides that he is again insane. ” Dr. trainings Goes to Washington. Wasnim'rou, Sept. 27.-—Rev. Dr. Tal- mage of Brooklyn has accepted the call to be co—pustor of the First Presbyterian church of is city. This decision was 00" unica d by him to the special com- mi tee of elders, deacons and trustees in a letter received today. Dr. Talmage will probably preach one-half of the sermons, beginning Sunday evening, Oct. 27. The Oldest Irish Woman Dead. LYNN, Mesa, Sept. 27.—-Mrs. Mary Gor- ham, believed to be the oldest Irish wom- an in this country, died at the home of her son, Patrick Gorbam, Alley street, last night, in her one hundred and second year. She was born in the county of Gal- way, Ireland, on Easter Saturday, 1794, a came to this country with her son in 1 64 and has since lived in Lynn, Crushed Una or a Train. NEW YORK. Sept. tale-Charles E. Moore, 21 years old, a brakeman on a Pennsylvania railroad freight . train, at- tempted to jump on his train in the freight yards at J ersey City while it was in motion. ' He lost his grip and fell un- der the wheels. He was instantly killed and his body badly mangled. , Mm Boniton Acqulttcd. . PARIS, Sept. 27.—In the Seine assizes today a verdict of acquittal was rendered in the case of Mrs. Boulton, who on May 11 shot M. Glasser, subdirector of the Bus- sian bank in Paris. ’l‘ersc l’l‘ales of the 'l‘imes. —Sohool supplies at Hayes’, Main St. Fifty-fiive Greenwich women have ap- plied to be made voters. The several Democratic town pri- maries Will be held this evening. 'Miss Katie Armstrong is reported as.being better of her illness tc-day. -— Have vou a. picture that ' ‘ framed? Go to Hayes’ N o. 531llldinwi§tx3t a19tf The last band concert of the season will take place on the Green this even- lng. A horse which Mr. Giles A. Gregory, the druggist, had on trial, died yester- day: Miss Annie McDonald is expected home next week from a few week’s va- cation. ——Copies of famous paintings ' ,_ given away at the Boston Store " ' ' night at 9:30 o’clock. Lama“ As long as we buy more goods abroad than we sell, we’ll have to ship gold to pay for them. . The-O. U. A. M. slate parade will be held in New Britain Oct. 16, and will be a large one. Yesterday was the fourteenth anni- versary of the;fuueral of President James A. Garfield. Twelve employees of the Greenleaf Mfg. Co., Pleasantville, are out because wages are overdue. The police blotter this morning con- tained the usual,“Quiet on all the beats; store doors all secure.” John Lannon of Naugatuck had his left arm badly fractured in a football game yesterday at school. Charles Smith’s tenement in Thomas- ton was struck by lightning and partly burned last night. The “boss” fakir appears to he get- ting jealous of the latest acquisition to the Norwalk reportonal force. A city'assessor will be appointed this evening, vice A. R. Malkin-who declines to serve the city in that capacity. The matter of the consolidation of the different school districts in town will be considered at the annual town meeting. A colonial entertainment will be held at the Methodist church this evening. Those who attend are assured of a good Messrs. Raymond & Sons were yes- terday in receiptof several as handsome parlor suits as ever graced a house in Norwalk. The dead ' eims in front of Grace church are being cut down today pre- paratory to adjusting the highway lines at that point. Edgar Demmon, until within, a few days a clerk at the West avenue gro- cery, has secured a situation with De Klyn, the baker. The Odszellows all over the state are making great preparations for their visit to Waterbury, Oct. 15, to attend the dedication of the new building. ——Souvenirs given away at the Bos- ton store Saturday night at 9:30 o’clock. Butcher :Wardwell has a party of men at work in hiszpond catching fish in order to make room for the congeal- ing of water to a‘proper thickness this winter. Miss Katherine Burns, of Wilton avenue, underwent a delicate surgical operation yesterday afernoon. It was performed by the Drs. Hitchcock and Dr. Huntington. Those harbingers of winter, wild geese, have commenced going south. Some of them will stop over in Norwalk if Tom Smith gets a crack at them with. his sure-to-kill shot gun. The Hermannssohne Liederkrenn will give an entertainment and sociable in their hall in the Gamma building, next Monday evening. A grand good time is anticipated. George Petr-is this morning rescued a feline from drowning. ' It .had crawled into a hole in the stonework near the bridge and was nearly covered by the incoming tide when George came to the rescue. Mrs. Martha Curtis and Miss Sa‘rl’lh Hull have returned-Ito Norwalk and are stopping at J. F. Bennett’s. on the Green. Next week they will occupy their former residence which will be vacated by Miss Lane, who has leased the S. 3.8. Bissell place.
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