H LOVE IS BLIND. Feathery palm trees, banks of flowers, ' softly-lined fairy lamps and delicious strains of ever-changing music, all these go to make up enchantment! So, at least, thought Lord Ronald d’Esterre. He had but just returned from a two years’ sojourn in the heart of Africa, a sojourn filled with dangers and pri- rations; his years numbered but five- and-twcnty, he was possessed of a well- knit, springy frame and a keen, clear eye; and he had come back from 1115 travels w fame, courage and en- durance, but without a penny that he could call his own. 6 What was next to be done? This. was the problem that filled all his spare ’ thoughts. His elder brother had fitted . him out for his expedition with the po« liteintimation thatthe act was a virtual washing of his hands of the superfluous ~cade’t~;ihisflaunts had kissed him so warmly at parting that he was amazed to find them “not at home” when he returned to London; his godfather had given him a twenty pound note and such a hearty farewell, that it. was be- wildering to be cut by him it hen they met once more in the club smoking- room. “It really seems as if they wish I had never come back! ”’ said the young man to himself, with a smile at the in- credible idea; but as time passed on his smiles died away, and he ground his teeth savagely as he realized that his relations had thought it a good invest- ment to lay out £500 and an infinity of farewell in the hope of getting quit of a troublesome incumbrance. The . thought was a bitter one, and in his first fury he vowed to leave his native shores by the next ship, and never return to them again. But upon the heat of his passion there fell a cooling breath, as if from heaven itself, and the lion was straightway changed into a lamb. Lord Ronald d’Esterre had been accustomed so long to be looked upon as a “detri- mental” that at first he scarcely dared to show the attraction that lay for him -' in Violet Harvey’s appealing gray eyes and soft, shining hair, To his amaze-- ment, however, he found that obsta cles melted away miraculously at his ap- proach. Violet herself was shy and re- tiring, it is true, but her mother smiled sweetly upon him and her father shook him warmly by the hand. M’ ' Was ever man so blessed bef‘jfe? “True love does run, smooth some- : times, after all!" he 'said to himself on this bright J 11119 ’evening, as he walked horneward hfter a meeting with Mrs. WWW? in the park. “Shall you be at Lady Chesterford’s party to-night?” she had said. “Violet and I are going, and we shall be disap- pointed if we do not see you.” His honest face had glowed with de- light as she spoke. and he seemed to be treading on air as he walked away. “Even Aunt Maria has taken me back into favor again,” he thought; “she was horribly cross when I first came home, but now she is sugared satin whenever I! come near her. I dare say it was all my fault, though. I know that I was an ill-conditioned brute until Violet came to soften me!” Lady Maria’s flowered headdress was the first object that met Lord Ronald’s eyes when he entered his hostess’ crowded drawing-rooms that evening, and, somewhat to his surprise it was in close proximity to Mrs. Harvey’s friz- zled grey head. . “I should not have thought that Ath Maria would have anything to do wit-h her,” he reflected. “She always says she can detect the faintest tincture of trade and she must know perfectly well that Mr. Harvey made his money in malt." At this very moment, however, he caught sight of Violet, and forgetting all else, he elbowed his way eagerly through the crowd, until he reached her side. It might have been only fancy, but at any rate it seemed to him that her wel- come was a warmer one than she had ever given him before, and his heart beat faster as he bent over her. " “Will you not come into the conserva- tory ?” he said, pleadingly; “it is so hot here.” She rose without a word, and they walked away together. “Do you know that it is only six weeks since I first saw you?” he said. “I can hardly believe it myself, for it seems as if I had known you all my life.” He had an idea even as he spoke that he had seen the remark in almost every love story that he had ever read, but he could not refrain from uttering it, for it seemed so exact an expression of his feelings. . Violet, too, had probably heard it before, but from Ronald’s lips it sounded absolutely new, and her long eyelashes drooped lower upon her cheek as she listened. They were walking between banks of flower and fern, and the silence between them was too sweet to be broken at once; but Ronald knew that their soli- tude might be. disturbed at any moment, and rousing himself from his dream he had just opened his lips to speak, when a voice from some hidden speake came plainly to their ears. - “It is almost certain to come off- to- night. I got him an invitation on pur~ pose.” Ronald started; it was Lady Maria’s voice, but he had not the remotest idea to what she was alluding. In-another moment, however, she received her an- swer and it was Violet’s turn to start, for it came in her mother’s accents: “We shall be only too grateful to you if it does come off, for her papa and I have always set our hearts on her mar- rying a lord. The very minute that Violet tells me he has proposed, the check shall be sent to you.” Ronald drew back a step, his cheek growing pale beneath its bronze; his hands clenched involuntarily, and for a moment Violet expected to see him dash out upon the conspirators; but their voices were already receding in the dis- tance, and as he looked around he saw the anguish in her face. “Violet, Violet!” he cried, seizing her hands in his, “you know nothing of this! I swear it with my dying breath! ” She drewher hands away, and turned to escape, but he followed her. _ ‘ “I have not much to offer,” he said, “but all I have is at your feet.” She quickly looked up, and a light of gratitude came into her eyes. “How good you are,” she said. Ronald looked at her in bewilderment; the words were not what he had ex- pected. , “You do not understand,” he said. “I want you to be my wife.” “I do understand,” she answered, gently, “and I honor you for asking me, after what has happened; but I will not take advantage of your generosity” “It is not generosity,” cried Ronald, “it is sheer selfishness!” But Violet showed no signs of yield- mg. “I will not leave you unless you tell me one thing,” said Ronald. “If your heart is free, I claim it; but if not, I will never trouble you again. Violet, tell me, do you love anyone?” She looked» at him with a face that- grew pale under his gaze. “Yes,” she said, “I do.” “That is enough,” said Ronald, hoarse- ly, and dropping her hand he turned and went. . “It is strange how ungrateful young people are!” remarked Lady Maria, a- few days later, to the friends gathered around her tea. table. “I had arranged a. most suitable match for my nephew, really done everything in my power to promote it; and yet he actually came here the other day and used the most terrible language—said that I had spoiled his life, and all kinds of dread- ful things; and now he has gone off abroad, nobody knows where. I am sure I only hope that I shall never see him again.” ' Lady Maria’s wish seemed likely to be fulfilled, for five long years came and went, bringing no news of Ronald; and though five years could not take the bloom from her cheek, nor the gold from her hair, they could, and did add very materially to the infirmities of her frame. But when at last he did reap- pear, she was willing to overlook the past in spite of her resentment, for Ronald had found his way into a profit- able foreign partnership, and instead of fame, he bro’ight back money. " "One of the best things I ever did for you was getting you out of that en- tanglement!” she exclaimed fervently when they met, for Lady Maria came of military stock, and she knew that one of the most successful maneuvers is to carry war into your enemy’s quarters. Ronald shot a glance at her from under his dark eyebrows, but said noth- ing, and she continued gayly: “Mr. Harvey went bankrupt a year or two after you went away, and they are quite in poor circumstances now. That upstart girl waits upon the lodgers, I believe.” _ “You don’t say so!” remarked Ronald. “Where are they living?” “In Worthing,” said Lady Maria, de- ceived byglris coolness. “Lady Henning- ton was there last month, and she told me that she saw Mrs. Harvey on the parade, and that the woman actually had the audacity to speak to her!~ Can you believe it?” “I don’t know,” said Ronald; “but I am going to Worthing this afternoon, and I shall see whether she will speak to me!” “Oh, my dear boy!” cried Lady Maria, in genuine distress. “Pray, pray don’t do anything foolish! You have no idea how designing poor people are—” but here she ceased, for the sound of the loudly closing door informed her that she was alone. “But why did you send me away?” said Ronald, a few hours later, as he and Violet stood together under the stars, and heard the waves beating. upon the beach. “Because I thought, after what we overheard, you felt yourself bound to say what you did out of consideration for me.” . “So your pride came in the way, my little one! Don’t you know that pride if. one of the deadly sins? However, I can’t preach to you now, becauseIwant to ask ydu another question. If you really have loved me all along, why did you tell such a. dreadful lie ‘2” “A lie!” exclaimed Violet. “Yes, a lie; a regular big black one! When I asked you if you had loved any- one, you said yes. Now then, confess at once, because I‘m not going to let you off! ” He held her away from him so that he could look into her face, and waited inexorably for her answer. “I saw that you would not listen to any other objection,” she said, “and I thought that you were sacrificing your- self, and 50—” ‘ “Yes, I know all that,” he interrupt- ed; “but you had no business to say what you did! Unless, of course, there really was someone? Come now, tell me.” A flush came over her face, and as she raised her eyes he could see her tears shining in the starlight; he grasped her hands more firmly in his now, and looked down at her from the height of his six feet. . She tried to speak, but her quivering voice would not be controlled, and with a great wave of love surging in his heart, he drew her close to him. “Who was it?” he whispered. She turned to hide her face‘iupon his shoulder, and breathed her answer into his ear bent down to catch it.. “You dear, blind boy, it was you!”— Household Words. ».-r,.w‘n~ll 435w 1 14... —New Hampshire very early in its history was denominated the “Switzer- land of America,” on account of its mountainous character and the hardy habits of its people. It has also been called the “Granite state,” from the abundance of that mineral within its boundaries. —-The pupil of‘the dog’s eye, like that of other diurnal carnivora, is round. *Lapdog beagles are the descendants of ordinary beagles, reduced in size by careful breeding. . -. .. . - urethane... “I’ve cut my throat! ” - This was the startling statement made by J. Burr Bette, shortly after 11 o’clock Monday morning, when he was found in the cellar of’his house on Wall street‘ his back against the stone wall and around him a large pool of blood. The discovery of Mr” Betts’ terrible condition was first made by his sister, Mrs. Martha. Hurst, who since the death of Mr. Betts’ wife has acted as his housekeeper. Mrs. Hurst said that Mr. Belts went down the cellar stairs and being absent longer than was his custom she followed after him. Not seeing him she called him by name, and he responded by say- ing “I am here.” In the semi-dark- ness she saw him lying on the cement floor. Fearing that he had suffered injury“ she hastened up the stairs to secure a light. About this time she saw Mrs. Herbert Allen passing by and called her in,and both went down cellar again, Mrs. Allen carrying a lighted lamp. Reaching the spot where the poor man lay weltering in his own blood, Mrs. Allen bravely asked him “What have you done, Mr; Bette? Did you fall?” , “No,” he replied “I have out my throat, and I did it purposely!” In the meantime Dr. Baldwin who lives nearly opposite had been sum- moned, and Taylor Adams and his son Royal hearing of the affair, hastened across the street and picking up Mr. Bette, who was still conscious, carried him up-stairs and placed him on a bed. Dr. Baldwin found that Be’tts had cut ugly gushes in both of his legs above or near the ankle and had also fright- fully gashed both of his arms at the wrist. The backs of both of his hands had also been slashed with the weapon, a razor which he had used in the attempt to take his life. Dr. Baldwin immediately bound up the wounded members and checked the flow of blood. - Later, with the assistance of Dr. R. L. Higgins, the wounds were redresscd, the several arteries severed by the razor being taken up and cared for. During all this time the victim of his own rashness seemed to be in a semi- concious state and his breathing was in no wise labored, and the attending physicians believe that he has a chance to pull through all right, As it was at first believed that Mr. Betta could not live, Coroner Burke was summoned to take whatever evi- dence could be gleaned from the victim. For some time past Mr. Bette has at times scemed despondent. His sister with Whom he lives was painfully aware of this fact, and has anticipated that he would in some way do himself bodily harm. Hence she has kept a close watch of him while he was at home. To this fact more than any other will be ascribed his recov- ery from his attempt of self-destruct- ion, as she seemingly had apremonition that he was doing something wrong in the cellar, and found him before his life’s life’s blood had entirely ebbed away. Last Sunday a Wall street merchant and his wife called upon Mr. Bette, and as they were leavrng for home he in- vited them to call and take supper with him Wednesday night. Monday morn- party and made the remark, “I don’t- think I’ll be here long. Won’t you get me a glass of water.” The merchant having a knowledge that Mr. Belts was suffering from Bright’s disease, and was subject to fits of despondency, advised him to cheer up, and if feeling badly to call on his physician. This latter advice it is un- derstood he acted upon‘ before going home. Mr. Betts is a well known carpenter and his suicidal act will be a surprise to all, as he had all that could be de- sired in worldly goods. It is now stated that Mr. Be‘tts never fully recovered from the shock caused by the death of his son, at one time a druggist in this city, followed by the long continued illness and death of his wife some few months since. J. Burr Betts’ about the same. trifle better of his self inflicted injuries. It is proposed to take him to the hos- pital at Bridgeport for treatment. 9 The Late William R. Lockwocd’s Will. Much idle gossip has been in circula- tion since the dec’easc of Mr. W. R Lockwood concerning his will. The Gazurrn was‘courteously requested by parties whose wishes were entitled to respect, not to refer to its provisions, but a. somewhat erorneous outline hav- ing been given, it is proper to state that the total amount of property left by Mr. Lockwood is deemed to be some- what less than $300,000. Of this sum the income of one half, is left to his only surviving son and heir William Lockwood and at his death without issue the'principal goes to the Connecti- cut Agricultural Station, at New Haven. If he leaves heirs, they are to inherit the principal. The other half of the estate is given to the Agricultural Station unconditionally. If for any reason the Agriculural Station sh‘ould declinethe bequest, then it is given condition remains ~ outright to the Yale College Shefliel Scientific school. , inc; he called at the store of the same . If anything he is a I mama Following close upon‘ the robbery at Roton Point comes the information that the residence of Mr. Frank A. Ferris at the corner of Fairfield and Bayview avenues, South Norwulk, was entered by a burglar at an early hour Tuesday morning and Mr. Ferris’ valuable gold. watch stolen. Mr. Ferris’ two daughters, Miss Ethel and Miss Bell, occupy the some rbom. At 4 o’clock that morning Miss Bell was awakened by a peculiar noise in the room. Sitting up in bed she saw a man engaged in rumaging the bureau drawers. The burglar saw her at the same time and beat a hasty retreat down the back stairs and out of the back door. ' Miss Ferris ran across the hall to her brother Frank’s room and in- formed him of her discovery. Frank hastily arose and grasping his revolver followed the thief, but the latter had escaped leaving no clue behind. An investigation of the premises re- vealed the fact that. entrance had been gained through a rear window and the house had been thoroughly ran- sacked, but the only thing found to be missing was Mr. Ferris’ gold watch which had been taken from his room by the burglar. Miss Ferric who saw the men de- scribes him as being quite slim, of medium height and having a thin neck. He wore a fairly good suit of dark clothes and a grey slouch hat. The stolen watch is quite valuable and Mr. Ferris has offered a. reward of $100 for the capture of the burglar. The watch was manufactured by E. Perregaux, Swiss movement, engine turned face and heavily chased oniedge. Mr. Ferris notified the police of his loss and CaptainfiGladstone immediately telephoned a description of the thief and watch to all surrounding towns in hopes of obtaining a clue. It was also discovered in the morning that an attempt had been made to enter the house of Mr. Sterling, next door to the Ferris residence, but the attempt proved futile. . OBITUARY. NELSON JARVIS CRAW. Another old, respected and honored son and citizen of Norwalk c‘osed his eyes in death, Tuesday, at his South Norwalk home, at 10:30 o’clock, in the 78th year of his age. ' Mr. Craw has oflicially served his town and city in numerous periods and positions, Several times he has been our‘ Selectman, was repeatedly a city Councilman, has been Assessor. Tax Collector, etc., and was at one time a Door Keeper of our State House of Representatives. In politics he was a democrat, and in all the relations of life, a faithful, sensible and upright man, worthily enjoying the respect and confidence of all who knew him. Norwalk was visited by a heavy. thunder storrr, last Sunday afternoon which lasted for two or three hcurs. It was accompanied by a high wind, but the full force of the storm had expend- ed itself before reaching here or passed around to more congenial parts of the county. In the “Good Hill” district near Weston. trees were" uprooted and laid low and barns and outbuilding swayed by the force of the winds. . At Hurlbutt street, Wilton, a. barn belonging to Charles Knapp was lifted from its foundation and carried a dis- tance of over one hundred feet. The John Betta louse at Wilton was struck by lightning; The bolt struck the corner of the piazza, ripped out and hauled several feet one of the columns supporting the roof of the piazza. and then shot off into the ground tearing up a hole in the earth nearly as large as a barrel, Mrs. Betta was sitting on the piazza. at the time but remarkably enough escaped serious injury although she receivcd considerable of a shock, The lightning and wind also cut up high jinks in other near by stations, but the damage done so far as is learned was not large. ~——-—<-————- AUEMPI_E_|1_ smcmr. Sunday night, a man named Warnock, an inmate of the Soldiers? Home at Noroton, attempted suicide by shoot- ing himself with a. revolver. He was lying in his bed when he committed the act which it is feared will prove fatal. The ball entered his body just below his heart, and although it was probed for and located it had not up to this writing been extracted. Warnock belongs in Meride'n, andhis condition is considered critical. The weapon he used was a 32 calibre re- volver. He had been sick With heart trouble and brooded much over the fact until he finally decided to make way with himself. His friends have been advised of his condition. Vance on McKinley. As a man, in private life, McKinley is a lovable, gentle and courteous gen- man. No one with truth can say aught against him. He is a fine type of that class of Americans who can begin at the I bottom and reach the top without os- tentation. His head has not been turned by his successes and it is a pleas- ure to know hint—New Britain Herald. Mrs. Willard Parker Dead. Mrs. Mary Ann Parker, widow of Dr. Wlllard Parker, died Saturday at her summer home, New Canaan, Conn. She was eighty years old. An advertisement in the GAZETTE will pay you. HE GAUGHT AT A smw. And Found a Bulwark of Strength and Safety. C. B. Downs, of the freight depart- ment of the Boston & Maine Railroad at Portsmouth, knows what it is to suffer from hunger with food within reach, which he could eat, but not digest. He lives at 39 Daniel Street, and tells his experience in the follow- ing wordsz— . When I was 14 years old I began to be troubled with indigestion, which as I grew up became worse instead of better, until I found it hard to keep any food on my stomach. Everything I ate caused me pain and distress, but I did not look like a dyspeptic and so did not get much sympathy. ‘ I tried as many as a dozen different things, but they all failed to cure me, and like a drowning man I was ready to catch at any straw offering the least hope of rescue. Then I tried Puritana and was not only relieved by it from the pain, but in a short time completely cured of my indigestion. I could eat sausages without their hurting me, and I found that Puri- tana had given me a new stomach that would digest any food. I believe that I was the first person in ! 5! Portsmouth to 'use Puritana, lbut not the last, as I know that since then many people have taken it, with wonderful results. J amcs H. Crowley, of Concord, N. H.. is not only an athlete but one of the fastest amateur runners in the State. What he says below shows how a man’s strength will go if the stomach is not right. -‘ ,I had dyspepsia for years. Some- times I could hardly stand up, and I , q could not eat anything without j WTQIUIALIH ’glpain and agony. Of course I -’tried to get relief, but met with failure after failure until there seemed to be no hope left. At last I was persuaded to give Puritana a trial. The resizlt was marvelous. It not only relieved me, but it made me perfectly well. Instead of being doubled up with pain, Puritana. has given me a stomach like an ostrich, that will digest almost anything. There is nothing too strong for me to lay in favor of Puritana. Puritana Trade Mark. 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