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Another Republican Sweep.
The Republicans had another political
picnic Tuesday, with only the Demo-
cratic victory in Mississippi and Tam-
many in New York city, to mar the
completn'ess of their. triumph. The
elections weresimply a irepetion of the
Democratic slump of last year, difiering
only in degree.
In Massachusetts the Republicans
have swept the state by their usual big
majority. There was a feeble effort
made by the A. P. A’s. to defeat the
Republican candidate for Governor,
but he rallied to his support the entire
independent vote of the state.
In New York Tammany carried the
city by a small majority, but it is quite
large enough to show that Tammany is
again on top, and that the disjointed
reform elements of the city have
broken in pieces. The state is Repub-
lican, carrying both branches of the
Legislature. ‘
The Republicans hold New Jersey by
a big majority on the Congressional
vote, and large enough to give them
possession of every department of au-
thority in the State, and to anchor New
Jersey as a more than probable Repub-
lican State in the next Presidential year.
When so excellent 9. candidate as Chan-
cellor McGill can be defeated by a large
majority in a square fight, itjmeans,
says the Democratic Times, that the
Democrats of New Jersey have hope-
lessly lost their grip and might as well
go into liquidation. 1
Maryland gives a sweeping revolu-
tion in favor of the Republicans. They
have carried both the city of Baltimore,
and the State by a large majority, with
the Legislature, that is to, elect a Re-
publican United States Senator in place
of Gibson. It seems to be an utter
overthrow of the Gormau power. '
In Ohio the Republicans have carried
the entire State ticket and both branch-
es of the Legislature, by even more
than the normal majority of the party.
Their,majority is placed at 100,000.
In Iowa the Republicans swept the
state, and the only dispute is as to the
size of the majority. tis quite large
enough to show that the Democratic
~ organization of the state is retired from
business for two years to come at least.
Even Kentucky is included in the
general Republican hurricane. The
entire Republican state ticket is elected
by majorities ranging from 8,000 to
15,000. This is the first triumph the
”Republicans of Kentucky have ever
achieved since the organization of the
Republican party.
Nebraska, 8. strong Republican state
was carried largely by the Republicans,
‘ as the Democrats divided squarely on
V
the silver issue, and had two tickets in
the field.
Upon. the ' whole, the Republicans
seem to have had a free picnic in every
debatable state. ‘ About the only open
question left by the result, continues
the de'spoudent Philadelphia Times, is
whether the battered running gear of
the Democratic party can be worth
patching up for a National’contest in
1896. ~
Again, and more emphatically than
one year ago, have the great masses of
the American voters placed their con-
demnation upon the ruinous free trade
legislation enacted ,in Congress by the
Southern wing of the Democralic party.
. A Kindly Action.
’ Local agent Morehouse of .the Con-
necticut Humane Society, some time
since interested himself in the deaf
mute, little Gilbert Scarpello, and af-
ter considerable correspondence and
trouble has succeeded in gaining admit-
tance for the lad at the asylum for the
deaf and dumb at Hui-ford, and took
him to that institution to-day. The
boy is very bright and we shall expect
to hear of his rapid advancement. Mr.
Morehouse is deserving of much credit
for his action in the premises.
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DUMPED llllO THECREEK
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Young “Doc” Lines and “Sam”
.. Eonncr Pose as Live Bait for
FlSh.
”Gage” Kellogg Comes to Their
Rescue.
Yesterday morning, Charles Lynes
0nd Samuel Bonner went on a fishing
expedition down the harbor. They se-
cured a quantity of excellent bait at
Wardwell’s market, and went off with
the full intent of catching as many fish
as the boat would carry.
Silently but surely the boat shot
down the stream, propelled With a pair
of cars in the sturdy hands of “Sam.”
Arriving at the fishing grounds lines
were dropped over the side of the bout.
For a while the fish refused to bite, and
the boat was rowed to another quarter,
where they grabbed the books with an
avidity born of starvation, and it was
not long before they had all the “brain
food” they desired.
They then pulled up anchor and
rowed to Gregory’s Point, where they
rested and showed them big catch to
the visitors at this popular resort.
Shortly after 5 o’clock they again
boarded the boat, not losing hold on
their strings of fish, and started for
home, “Doc” sitting in the stern of
the boataud acting as pilot, and “Sam”
furnishing the motive power. .
I When near Oyster Shell Point “Doe”
got up and started to go forward, when
the craft gave a lurch and both of the
occupants were thrown into the water.
“Doc” first, with “Sam” and his rub-
ber boots a close second. It was now
getting dark. “ Sam ” attempted to
get on his feet, but was unable to touch
bottom. He lost one boot off and man-
aged to kick off the other, and then
looked around for “Doe” and discov-
ering hishead just out of the water,went
to his rescue. .
George Kellogg happened to be com-
ing along in his boat at the time and
rendered valuable assistance in getting
the drowning man ashore, where it was
found that his condition was dangerous
A barrel was secured and he was rolled
on it until he revived and was able to
be taken home.
Bonner secured the boat but ‘lost his
rubber boots and the entiue catch of
fish, and walked home barefooted.
“It was a close call for both of us, I
tell you,” says Sam, and indeed it was.
7*
The Byrons.
“The Ups and Downs of Life” is a
melodrama brimful of, comedy, crea-
ting roars 0f laughter during the four
acts of the piece. Oliver Byron will be‘
ably suppbrted by Kate Byron and an
excellent company. The comedy por-
tion of the play hinges on a matrimon-
ial advertisement. ' An Irish servant
girl advertises for a husband. and signs
herself a lady of rank. She is answer—
ed by another menial, who passes off as
a Lord. The situktiou 'is very funny.
Kate Byrbn, as Jane J udkins, is simply
immense, and earns well deserved ap-
plause. Oliver Byron. as Vivian Ran-
some, the hero of the piece, has a part
well suited to him. Fred. Warren, the
popular comedian, is immensely funny
as Lord Alphonso Smith. The compa-
ny is a strong one, and the piece well
mounted by new and beautiful scenery.
At'Hoyt’s Opera House next Wednes-
day evening.
Peach Tree in Blossom.
The mild and humid weather which
has lately prevailed is causing nature
to assume the usual freaks. A peach
tree has begun to blossom - in Fairfield
and some self-sowed onions are attempt-
ing to raise themselves into a_second'
crop of the season. In Trumbull yes-
terday dandelions were seen in blessom.
There was just such" a mild season in
November of last year. Old weather-
wise farmers predict a mild month as
an old saw asserts that cold weather
never comes until streams fill up.
New Officers. ‘
The following officers of the Central
Labor Union were installed last even-
ing by ex-Presideut William S. Mc-
Quillan: Harry G. Disbrow, President;
Matthew Burns, Vice President; Harry
Chittam, Recording Secretary ; Chaun-
cey L. Platt, Financial Secretary; Wil-
liam A. Kellogg, Treasurer; Elmer E.
Chinery, Sergeant at Arms; William
Egenstein, M. B. Benedict and James
Moore, Trustees. ‘ '
En Route to:New Canaan.
The layout for the extension of the
Tramway from Belden avenue to Kel-
logg avenue was made yesterday by, the
Selectmen, and (29-day the company
has a gang of men at work preparing
the roadbed. The work will be pushed
ahead as rapidly as possible.
THE Miranda
Sold a' Dog Valued at $1.50 to a
Saug'atuck Woman fer $5.
Traced to Norwalk by Detective
Arnold.
F. L. Smith, who keeps a grocery
store at 673 State street, Bridgeport,
had a large St. Bernard dog stolen
from in front of his premises sometime
Wednesday evening and yesterday af-
ternoon, through some good work per-
formed by Detectives Arnold and Cro-
nan, of that city, the animal was re-
turned to him, having been recovered
during the day by these officers. The
dog was valued at $150, and came from
the well-known Pearsall Kennels at
Black Rock.
Wednesday noon a stranger engaged
lodgings of a family over the store, and
during the afternoon hexfondled and
made friends with the dog as it lay on
the steps in front of the store. The
stranger failed to show up at the lodg-
ing house at bedtime and the head of
the family, in telling Smith about it,
led him to believe yesterday morning,
when he found his dog missing, that
the stranger had made off with the
animal.
The officers started out in a team yes-
‘terday, and soon found that a man lead-
ing a big dog by a rope had been seen
going along the Fairfield road. They
lost their clue several times, but finally
tracked the dog to Saugatuck, where it
was found that the thief had sold it to
a woman for $5.
After selling the dog the thief went
to the depot and bought a ticket to
South Norwalk. Upon learning of this
Detective Arnold came to South Nor-
walk, and in company with Chief Voll-
mer endeavored to find him, but no
clue of the rascal could be discovered.
The thief is described as a Swede
abobt 55 years of age, gray moustache,
and had on a brown derby hat. He is
lame in one foot, and one eye is partly
closed. A description was also furn-
ished Officer Morehouse, but the man
could not be found at this end of the
town.
AiChance to Save Money.
There is not the slightest reason why
you should not feel well and strong.
That great offer of Dr. Greene’s is
proving the best friend that weak and
delicate people ever had. A letter sent
to him at his office, 35 West 14th St.
New York City, telling the symptoms
you are suffering from, will be imme-
diately answered by the Doctor, des-
cribing your complaint minutely, and
making you understand perfectly just
what ails you. And all this costs you
nothing. You don’t have to leave your
home and you don’t have to pay any
doctor’s fee to learn exactly what your
complaint is, and how to get well and
strong, from Dr. Greene, the greatest
living specialist in curing nervous and
chronic diseases. The Doctor makes a
specialty of curing patients through his
great system of letter correspondence,
and is having wonderful success.
Thousands of weak, delicate men and
women are being permanently cured.
It was he who discovered that world
renowned curative, Dr. Greene’s Ner-
vura blood and nerve remedy. Write
the Doctor at once and see what he says
about your complaint. It will probably
be the means of your getting back your
health. 0
The Larie-Flahertv Battle.
Monday November 18, has been se-
lected as the date of the fight between
Harry Lane of Bridgeport, and Joe
Flaherty, of New London. It will be
for $500 a side and will be fought to a
finish with gloves. It will necessarily
come ed in private and the battle
ground, if selected, has not yet been
announced.
Oh.“
—-Your attention is called to the in—
vestment advertisement of the Peiit
Mauan Land & Industrial 00., ofMaine.
The Company owns 2565 acres of land
known on the Maine coast as Petit
Manan, a peninsular extending into the'
Atlantic ocean some seven'miles. There
are 22 miles of coast line bordering on
Dyers’ and Pidgeon Hill Bays and the
ocean.
This immense property lies ten miles
due _east from Bar Harbor, iseasily ac-
cessible by land-or water and possesses
more real genuine attractions than any
other tract of land on the New England
coast. Sixteen miles of beautiful roads
have been built, three hundred lots
have been sold, wharves have been
built, a bathing p001 of twelve acres in
extent is completed, several cottages
are in course of construction and be-
tween fifty and sixty more will be built
this winter and the coming spring.
Full information furnished on appli-
cation to either office by parties inter-
ested in the stocks or the lots. This is
an opportunity you can not afford to
overlook. It will only cost you two
cents to enquire further. ‘
Perri: MANAN LAND & INDUSTRIAL Coj,
Belfast, Me., or Boston, Mass.
—-New York Tribiine and WEEKLY
GAZETTE, $1. per year.
GOSILY Hutch NUTS.
Frank Crowther Kicked for Tress-
Dassina on Another Man’s
Property.
A Physician Prescrlbes for His ln-
juries.
Frank W. Crowther of Winnipauk,
has a very sore head to-day, the result
it is alleged of kicks administered by a
man named Harry Maudlin, assisted by
his son.
The story as told to a Gaznm'rn repre-
sentative is in substance as follows :
Frank Crowther, in company with a
lad named Underhill, went out yester-
day afternoon on a nutting expediton.
They had gathered quite a quantity, 9.
portion of them on property belonging
to Maudlin, at Belden Hill.
They were on Maudliu’s land engaged
in shucking some hickory nuts, when
Maudlin and his son came up and or-
dercdthem off the premises, and insist-
ed on confiscating the nuts already gath-
ered. This “deal” Crowther objected
to, whereupon, it is said, Maudlin
struck at Crowiher, and the latter
struck back.
Both then clinched and fell with
Maudlin on top. The latter regained
his feet, and it is alleged while his son
held Crowther, he, Maudlin, kicked
him about the head and body until
Crowther was forced to cry for mercy,
after which he was given a good tongue
lashing and allowed to depart.
In the meantime young Maudlin it is
asserted, with an open jack-knife, had
chased the Underhill' lad off the place.
Crowther and the. lad lost no time in
getting back home, after which the
former came to this city and visited Dr.
J. G. Gregory who dressed his wounds.
There were several cuts on his head,
two or three teeth were knocked out,
and he was somewhat- bruised about the
body. His injuries were altogether of
such a nature, that he was compelled to
pass a sleepless night, but was able to
be about to-day.
.[t is understood to-day that Maudlin
will swear out a complaint against
Crowther for trespass, and that Crow-
ther will swear out a complaint against
Maudlin for assault. The outcome of
the affair will be watched for with in-
terest, as both parties are well known
and have many friends in this city.
Maudlin claims that he has been
bothered not a little by parties stealing
nutsfrom his premises, and which he
had proposed gathering himself for
market.
Crowther has always been known as
a moral young man, and it is a great
surprise to those who know him best
that he should have been engaged in
such an affair, and they are loth to
believe that he was at fault.
Missionary Rally.
The speakers at the Foreign Mission-
ary Rally 1n the Norwalk Congrega-
tional church were greeted with large
audiences both afternoon and evening,
and they were listened 'to with close at-
tention throughout. In the afternoon
the children of the Junior Endeavor
were out in force, and were deeply in-
terested in the stories of the lives of
the children in Turkey and China as
related by the Missionaries, Rev. Mr.
Brown and Mrs. Merritt. In the even-
ing the meeting was in the auditorium of
the church and the’singing by the choir
was an attractive feature. Mrs. Merritt
in a very graceful address took her
auditors ouatrip to China, starting from
“the staid old city of San Francisco,”
and portraying in such vivid language
the incidents of the voyage, the land-
ing at Yokohama and the brief visit
there, the trip across Lthe tempestuous
Yellow Sea and the arrival in the Celes-
tial§Empire, with glimpses of life among
that peculiar people, that the journey
seemed almost real. Rev. Mr. Brown
gave a most instructive talk upon “The
Elements of the rapid growth of the
work done by the faithful Mission-
aries,” and Dr. Creegan made a forceful
address upon “The responsibility of the
churches to support the work of the
American Board.” No collection was”
taken, but the interest, of all' who at-
tended the meetings was deepened in
Foreign Missionary work.’
No Conduit.
Owing to a hitch in the proceedings
between the city highway committee
and Superintendent Baker of the South-
ern New England Telephone company
looking to. the placing 'of a conduit
through Wall street and West avenue,
to run the fire alarm wires through the
conduit, not wishing to establish such a
lWll‘I'El] Hill WITH GUNS I
Another Unsuccessful Miami to
Burglaiizc a Residence on
' Wilton Avenue.
The Thief Frightened Away.
For the past two weeks Norwalk has
been afflicted with an epidemic of bur-
glaries, none of which, fortunately,
have resulted in any serious loss to the
victims.
Something should be done at once to
put a stop to the spread of this epidemic-
even though it be at much expense to
the city.
On Wednesday night, as citedin these
columns, the Percy Glendenuing resi-
dence on Newtown avenue was bur-
glarized. On the same night an at-
tempt was made to get into the house
of Charles L. Glover on Grand street;
also into the house of James Foster, on
Cannon street. They also gained an
entrance to :Frederick P. Godfrey’s
house on Harriett street where they
stole a gold watch.
About4 o’clock this morning, Jesse
Colwell, who happened to be up at his
home on Wilton avenue, heard some
one tampering at the lock on the back
door of the house. He aroused Leon
Cannon, who lives in the same house.
They both secured guns as quietly as
possible, and sat down to await further
developments. After awhile, hearing
nothing further, they got up and
opened the door, but found no one.
Investigation showed that an attempt
had been made to turn the key with a
pair of pincers, the method used in the
several other attempts about town.
It is thought that the burglar heard
Mr. Colwell moving about and sought
safety in flight.
Death of John McQuhae.
Mr. John McQuhae, the well-known
South Norwalk blacksmith, died at his
home in that city early this morning,
in the 90th year of his age.
He came to - this country from Scot-
land, iu 1840. He came to South Nor-
walk 51 years ago, and resided for a
short time in the house at the head of
Wilson Cove. At the request of the
late Lewis 0. Wilson he took the red
blacksmith shop in “ the hollow,”
where the brick shop now stands, and
where he has successfully continued in
business for 50 years. I
He celebrated his golden wedding on
Wednesday, March 24, 1886, and the
occasion was one that will long be re-
membered for its many pleasures. ‘
The deceased was well liked and es-
teemed by all, and he was conscientious-
ly called an honest man, a man who
always kept a promise, and was square
in his dealings with all men. He leaves
quite a family of grown up children.
An lmportant Office.
To properly fill its office and functions,
it is important that the blood be pure.
When it is in such a condition, the body
is almost certain to be healthy. A com-
plaint at this time is catarrh in some of
its various forms. A slight cold devel-
ops the" disease in the head. Drop-
pings of corruption passing into the
lungs bring on consumption. The only
way to cure this disease is to purify the
blood. The most obstinate cases of
catarrh yield to the medical powers of
Hood’s Sarsaparilla as if by magic,
simply because it reaches the seat of
the disease, and by purifying and vital-
izing the blood, removes the cause.
Not only does Hood’s Sarsaparilla do
this but it gives renewed vigor to the
whole system, making it possiblew for
good health to reign supreme. ' '
Have Left for California.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hoyt, of New
Canaan, left Wednesday morning for
their long contemplated trip to the Pa-
cific coast. They were accompanied
by their two daughters, Mrs. H. B.
Rogers and Mrs. Albert S. Comstock,
as far as Stamford, Mrs. Rogers and
Mrs. Comstock going to Middletovvu to
attend the State meeting of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, and
Mr. Rogers and their younger daugh-
ter accompanying the parents to New
York. Mr. Rogers expects to study
the agriculture and horticulture of the
Occident.
Paid $50 and Costs.
William Ryle, 9. Stamford saloon
keeper ivas tried for violation of the
liquor laws and a verdict of guilty
rendered yesterday afternoon. The
court imposed a fine of $50 and costs
' which the accused paid.
the matter will no‘ doubtbc dropped.The i
hitch seems to be in the fact that Mr. .
Baker refuses to be bound by contract '
$25,000 Fire ln Danbury.
The expensive for cutting establlsh-
ment in West Dgnbury, was gutted by
fire yesterday morning. Loss $25,000 ;
precedent. And therexthe matteg‘restg: A partially insured. Origin unknown.
Runaway Girl Fo‘un'd.
Eleanor Allen, the 12 year old Nauga-
tuck girl. who disappeared from her
home Tuesday afternoon, was found in
Bridgeport'last night. She has been
wandering about since she left home,
sleeping under hay stacks.
Bride 40, Groom is.
William Barker, 18, of New .Canaau,
and Marie Connolly, 40, a cook in the
family of a summer resident, were
clandestinely married in Pound Ridge
this week after vainly trying in Nor-
walk to find a Catholic priest who would
perform the ceremony.
Q
Wants Counsel Fees.
‘Mrs. William Sheldon has asked for
counsel fees and money for her supper
pen : 21 ’ divorce proceedings
brought against her by her husband.
It is expected that the matter will be
adjudicated in the Superior Court. At—
torney Walsh appears for Mr. Sheldon
and Hurlbutt & Gregory for his wife.
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Te'rse Tales of the ”flaws.
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—I‘ldm{,8 made. H :3 es”, a Main St.
Howard G. Hill is new manager of
the New Canaan Opera House.
The Over River School Cadets are
holdingadrill at the Armory this af-
ternoon.
The residence of Frank Beers, on
Main street is being connected with the
water main.
Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand C. Bette, were
among those who went to see Irving in
New York yesterday.
The annual fair of St. Mary’s Society
Will open in the Opera House to-dight.
The decorations are fine.
N orwalk and Bridgeport players will
contend for supremacy at chess at the
N orwalk Club rooms, this evening.
—Come to the Mission Service at
~Grace Church to-night at 8 o’clock.
Rev. F. W. Tomkius, Jr., preacher.
Miss Eva B. Judd of Bethel, and
Frank Parsons of Danbury, were mar—
ried at the home of the bride Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Y. M. C. A. foot ball team will
go to Danbury to-morrow where they
will try to defeat an eleven 'of that city
in touchdowns, etc.
Parties wishing washing done will
find it to their advantage to read a
want adv. in another column. Satis-
faction is guaranteed.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Hoyt lie at
the point of death at their home on
Chestnut street. It is not thought that
they can survive many hours. .
A number of~Norwalk cases including
one or two applications for divorce are
docketed for the short calendar term of
the Superior Court, to-day at Bridge-
port. .
The colored people held a successful
dance at the Athenmum last night. The
costumes were in some instances ele-
gant, and all present had a happy time.
The Danbury Dispatch says that its
compositors did not go on “strike,”
but were summarily discharged, fired, ~
bounced for good and suificent reasons.
So much the worse for the compositors.
The only grand juror elected at the
last town election who has qualified is
John H. Louder, colored, and a Dem-
ocrat. The time limit is up, and Mr-
Louder is all alone in grand juror hon-
ors.
Newsman Hayes, who for the past
two days has been a. guest of Santa
Claus, in New York, returned home last
night. He will in a few days be fol
lowed by several car loads of Christm
presents. ~
The mission services at Grace church
attract large and appreciative audiences
every evening. Rev. Mr. Tompkins is
truly an entertaining. and instructive
preacher. The services commence at
8 o’clock.
—,Come to the Mission Service at
Grace Church to-night at 8 o’clock.
Rev. F. W. Tomkins, preacher.
Mr. J ohn H. Hoyt went to Bridge-
port to-day, to attend the funeral of his, "
neice Mrs. Everest Beardsley, who died
of consumption at Southern Pines, N.
0., to which place she had gone hoping
to be benefitted in health.
An unusual number 'of fine illustra-
tions and many readable sketches make
the November issue of Outing most
interesting. Every. clean, wholesome
sport receives attention, while some ex-
cellent fiction gives the needful variety
to suit varied tastes. The editorial and
record departments are most valuable
accessories.
Norwalk Chronicler