“coming head-on for the car. RAILROAD COLLISION. There was a collision on the Dan- bury branch of .the Consolidated rail. road near the freight station at South Norwalk about 9 o’clock Thursday morning. Conductor Smith of the passenger train had made up his train of three coaches and a baggage car in the yards and was backing down to the depot. There were three brakem‘en on the rear platform of the last coach. On a Spur track near by were several cars which obstructed from view any train that might be coming from an opposite direction. Suddenly the men on the car saw what is known as “hog”. engine No. 122, One of the number it is stated put the brake hard down, and all three jumped before the engine and car collided, and escaped serious injury. The ”hog” engine plunged ahead and telescoped the car some three or four feet. Fortunately it was not under very great speed, and was brought to a stop in an instant after it struck. The baggage car of Smith’s train was also considerably damaged, and the tank on the locomotive injured to the extent cf laying the engine up for re- pairs. . The smokestack and headlight on the “hog” engine were wrecked and con- siderable damage done to the machin- ery. Workmen were quickly engaged in freeing the main tracks of the wreck, andalocomotive was telegraphed for ’from up the road which arrived and took Conductor Smith’s train to Dan- bury, something over an hour late. The escape of the three men who were on the rear passenger coach was almost miraculous. Conductor Smith and others who remained on the train were badly shaken but received no in- juries, no doubt due to the fact that neither train was under very great headway. . —-o. ANYTHING BEFORE THE STAGE. Calve Gives Advice to Stagestruck Young Women. Madame Calve was asked by a repor- ter for the New York World, “What advice would you give a young person who has a good voice, and fancies that Providence has cut out a career for her on the stage?” -“I should tell her,” said Calve, firmly, “to go home and mend her stockings do anything but go upon the stage. “There is no happiness in a stage life. ,What is it? It is a life of continual worriment. It is not to sleep, not to eat—to be always in a state of nerves— to have cruel and unjust things said of you, and motives ascribed to you of which you are utterly innocent. “There are very few born artists. History proves that there are only about three great artists in each generation. “For one great reason the stage is unhappiness for the average woman. It is no place for the woman who is not absolutely wedded to her art. The art- ist should not think of marrying. While she is on the stage she is not fit to be the wife of any man. There is always .the divided heart, and no man wants that. The husband should be the head. He wishes his wife for himself. He does not wish his name to be upon bill- boards, nor his wife’s picture in every window. That is right; that is as it should be. No, no, the stage, alluring, fascinating as it is, is not the place for the wife, but for the woman who lives only for art. That is why I say to the stagestruck girl, ‘Stag at home; sew, read, teach, marry—do anything rather than go upon the stage.’ ” Philadelphia’s sInau Boy, He was a. very small boy, and very ragged, but there was a look in his eyes of shrewd intelligence beyond his years. His left hand he held behind his back, but his right was extended, and be- tween the grimy fingers he had a half- smoked stump of a cigarette. He had his eye on a well dressed man who was walking jauntily along the street, swing- , ing his cane. “Say, mister,” said the boy, "gimme a match, will yer, please?” The man stopped good naturedly, and smiled when he saw the dirty cigarette stump. He made a pretense of search- ing his pockets for a match, and finally said: , “I haven’t one, bub.” "‘ The boy hastily slipped the stump in- to his pocket and withdrawing his left hand from behind his back displayed a large box containing an assortment of small boxes. "If yer ain’t got no matches,” said he, “now’s a good time fer you tor buy, I ‘ got ’em all, wax and wood, and some w’at won’t blow out in de wind an’ ud- ders w’at will. Yer takes yer pick.” He sold two boxes for a nickel. —Philadel— phia Record. The cycles in use in the French army are to be provided with an electric light which can be turned on and of at will. After the South Pole. Another Antartic expedition will" be shortly fitted out under the command of Lieutenant A. de Gerlache, of Brus- sels. who will be accompanied by sev- eral well-known Belgian savants. The Belgian Geographical Society have taken up) the matter warmly and are collecting subscriptions for Lieutenant Garlachc’s expedition, the total sum still required being about 250,000f. Th3 Shop‘ping My‘s’teh'y. Mrs. Bargain—Why don’t you charge a dollar for these goods, instead of ninety-nine cents? Salesman—Why. ma’am. you’re al- ways sure to think of something else you want. while waiting for your change l—Truth. WEEK-LY«neutralise. GAZETTE; . ‘ ~. lsnn: Bug MATCH. General orders No. 16 have just been , issued from the Adjutant General’s of- fice in Hartford. The orders are as follows: 1 A state rifle match for teams from each regiment a'nd separate organiza- tior'i of the national guard will take .place at the rifle range, military ren- dezvous, Niantic, Tuesdty, September 29th inst. . ' 2. ”Three trophies are hereby offered by the state for competition by teams from each organization of the Connecti- cut National Guard, as above. The first prize to the team making the high- est aggregate score at 200 and 500 yards, the'second prize to the team making the next highest aggregate score, and the third prize to the next highest. Each prize to be competed for annually, and to be held for one year by the or- ganizrtion represented by the winning team and when either trophy has been won three times by the team from one organization, it will become the prop- erty of that organization. State meda'l will be issued to individual members of the team 'winning the first priz=. and their names will be published in orders. The present statute of the prizes is as follows: First prize, bronze bust of ex-Gov- ernor Luzon B. Morris, won by the First regiment, 1894; Third regiment, 1895:secand priz .1, silver cup, won by the Third regiment, 1894; Second regi- ment, 1895; third prize, etchings of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, won by Second regiment, 1894; First regiment, 1895. 3. Brigadier GeneralGeorge Haven. commanding brigade, Connect cut Na- tional Guard, will arrange details for the guidance of contestants, covering conditions of match, size of teams, etc., and detail from his staff such officers to conduct the match as in his judgement is necessary. Traveling and hotel ex- penses only will be allowed such 'offi- cars as may be detailed. He will also this ofiice. 4. The quartermaster general will is- sue, upon approved requisition,the am- munition, targets, patches, etc., and pay for necessary official scorers and markers. 5. The commander-in-chief tenders to the ‘ officers and inlisted men of. the Connecticut National Guard his hearty congratulations upon their successful tour of duty as performed at “Camp Graham,” August 17-22, inclusive. Never did officers and men work more faithfully, never was there more enthu- siasm. better discipline and deportment manifested than that which character- ized the conduct of the troops during encampment week. The state of Cor.- necticut has every reason to be proud of her citizen soldiery, whose efficiency is recognized by the best authorities of the nation. It was demonstrated at “Camp Graham” that the Cannecticut brigade could go into camp and by its conduct reflect credit upon the state which has done so much for it. The words of commendation from General Nelson A. Miles, commanding U. S. A , cannot do otherwise than to stimulate and encourage every officer and enlisted man to still greater effort to make the Connecticut National Guard the banner organization in the country. The suc- ces of “Camp Graham” is a matter of record, audio years to come, all who participated in and contributed toward the success can look back upon it with feelings of pride and satisfaction. FULL GOLD TICKET. State and National Candidates to be Put in the Feild. Ata meeting of the executive com- mittee of the Gold Democrats held in New Haven yesterday afternoon, it was decided to put a full state ticket in the field this fall. including presidential electors. ' A gold Democratic state convention will be held not later than Oct. 8. The place is not decided on. — cor» -—s——» The “Rustic” Burned. The house in Darien known far and wide as the “Rustic” was discovered to be on fire between 3and4Thursday morning. It has been unoccupied for the past month or more, and the fire was no doubt of incendiary ~origin. There are people in Darien who will not regret that the fire fiend has laid it low. It was owned“ by Stamford parties and was insured. -—————_4+>—_. .— Work Commenced. Contractor Platt Beers, of South Nor- walk, has commenced work on the new Episcopal hospital. Something over 300,000 bricks will be used in its con- struction. The foundations are nearly completed and the brick masons expect to commence work in a few days. The woodwork contract has been awarded to William Mather of West Norwalk. To Aid Needy Vets. The rare entertainment to be given on the evening of Friday 11th inst. at the Opera House, is is to be hoped will be honored with a crowd, as it is not only a high class entertainment, but every dollar of the receipts is to be devoted to the assistance of worthy old vets who are in needy circumstances, so don’t fail to attend. make report of the match in detail to l . l ' , Your Bay Wont Live a Month. , WHO WILL IT BE 9 ' So Mr. Gilman Brown, of 34 Mill St., ‘ ' South Gardnrr. Mass, was told by the The Bridgeport Farmer has the fol- lowing in reference to the appointment of a successor to Father Dougherty: “Speculation is rife as to who will srcceed to the pastorate of St. Mary’s parish in Norwalk, left vacant by the resignation of Father Dougherty. The latter, it will he remembered, resigned a few weeks ago on account of ill health, and as he was an irremovable rector, his successor will be appointed per- manently, or until such time as he vol- untarily retires, accepts promotion, or is removed for cause by a vote of all the other irremovable directors of the state. There is only one‘irremovable rec-tor in this city, Father Cremiu, of St. Au- gustine’s parish. Bishop Tierney will appoint the new pastor at. Norwalk, and at this time it appears as if. Father 'I'reaner of Waterbury will be the one selected. Father Treanoris now pas- tor of the Sacred Heart church, Water- bury, and is one of the ab‘est clergy- men in the Hartford diocese. Ilisin- clinations are against accepting the change, should he be the bishop’s choice, but is being urged by his brother priests in Waterbury to accept, as the Norwalk charge is one of the most important in the diocese. Some years ago Father Treanor was assistant at the Norwalk church, and conse- quently he would not be a stranger there. The parishioners, it is certain, would be glad to welcome Father Treanor. “Little or no credit is placed in the rumor that Father Nihill, of this city, is being conszdered for the place. It is not considered good judgment or wise to disturb a clergyman appointed with a definite object in view, such as Father Nihill was designated for, that of build- ing a new parish, until such time at least as his mission has been completed. Father Nihill is having a hard time (f it here, but he is not complaining, and it is reasonable to presume, despite cmtrary rumors, that he will not be disturbed while his church is in pro- gress of erection. ' “Another report is thatrhe place will go to Father Dunn, now of Broadbrook and formerly assistant pastor of St. Miry’s church, this c ty. This report i3 not generally credited by the local clergy. It would not be at all surpris- ing it Father Dougherty’s successor proved to be some clergyman whose name has not so far been mentioned.” ~‘ ———<-. MISS HOFFMAN’S STORY. Winsted ?olice Have Found a, Man ‘Who Answers to the Description. “ A little light was thrown Wednesday afternoon on the mystery surrounding the feloneous assault on Miss Mary Hoffman, of Winsted, with aslnngshot. She rallied some and for the first time regained consciousness. This was' but momentary, however, and after ulter-. ing a few words relapsed again into- a. state of unconsciousness. This was probably due to the strain on her men- tal facilities‘caused by the close ques- tioning of friends and relatives who are anxious to gain the necessary informa' tion to bring the culprit who robbed the young girl in her father’s house to justice. She was in her senses long enough to say that the mm who as- saulted her had a red moustache. Such a man was seen to leave the Hoffman house on the corner of Oak and Beach streets by neighbors. Later Miss Hoff- man told how she was coming down stairs and at the foot of the flight met a masked man who had entered by way of the cellar. He told her to give him her father’s money or he would kill her. The girlscreamedandthe robber gagged her and bound her hands and feet. After that she says she remembers nothing. The police have discovered a man who answers t.» the description given them by Mrs. Edward Bailey whom they suspect of the deed. He is a can- vasser for the New Haven firm, Met- ropolitan Manufacturing company. ' ' .0. The Relief Borps Outing. The members of Buckingham Relief Corps and their friends of numbers sufficient to fill three Tramway cars, took, a trolley ride on that line Thurs- day afternoon. ~They visited Broad. River, East Norwalk. Boton Point, Rowayton, Darien and the dividing line between Darien and Stamford, 'Gregé ory’s Point and back to this city, dis- embarking near the Methodist church. Like the good financiers that they are they cleared $12 over and above the expenses attached to the trip which occupied three hours. and for which the passengers were taxed but 25 cents each. m... Barnum’s Strong Man Dead. William B. Snyder of Stratford died yesterday at his home in that place, aged 74 years. He was prominent inl Masonic circles, and was known years ago as Barnum’s strong man, having given exhibitions of his strength in Barnum’s New York museum. He was remarkably well preserved for his years. Paid with Gold. A young man recently married by Rev. F. E. Robbins paid the fee with a gold coin, which leads the parson to think he will vote for McKinley. doctors. His son had Lung trouble, fol- lowing Typhoid Malaria, and he Spent three hundred and seventy-five dollars with doctors, who finally gave him up, saying: “Your boy wont live a month.” He tried Dr. King’s New Discovery and a few bottles restored him to health and enabled him to go to work a perfectly well man. He says he owes his present good health to the use of Dr. King’s New Discovery, and knows it to be the best in the world for Lung trouble. Trial bottles free at E. P. WEED’S drug store, Norwalk, and MONROE’S, New Canaan. Fred Hawkes, of Westport was driv- ing at a rapid pace through “Lover’s Lane,” at Poplar Plains one day this week when his horse suddenly dropped dead in the shafts. Free Pills. Sec-.1 your address to H. E. Bucklen & 00.. Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of their merits. These pills are easy in action and are particu- larly effective in the~cure of Constipation and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved in- valuable. They are guaranteed to. be perfectly free from every deleterious substance and to be purely vegetoble; They do not. weaken by their action, but by giving tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular .size 25c. per box. Sold by E. P. WEED’S drug store, Norwalk, and MONROE’S, New Canaan. Judge Cowell, of Waterbury, who missed the nomination for lieutenant governor, expects to be returned to the legisla me, and to be a candidate for the speakership. Belief in Sta: Hours. Distressiug Kidney and Bladder dis- eases relieved in siz hours by the “New GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE.” This new remedy is a great sur- prise on account of its exceeding prompt, ness in relieving pain in the bladder kidneys, back and every part of the urin- ary passages in male or female. It re- lieves retention of water and pain in pass- ing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by E. P. Weed, Druggist. Norwalk, Conn. County president J C. Ivers of this city, will pay an official visit to-night to the Daughters of Erin K. of C., at Not- walk—Bridgeport Telegram. Mother’s Delight With, Hand’s Colic Cure HAVERHILL, Mass, 11-30-’95.—Hand Medicine Co.—“I wrsh to say that I pro- cured a sample bottle of Dr. Hand’s Colic Cure and am delighted with it. My baby is now four months old. and has suffered every day of her short life with col- ic. I have tried almost everthing ever heard of, but can truthfully say that any- thing I have tried cannot compare with Dr. Hand's Colic Cure. Yours respect- fully, Mrs. G. G. Miller, 38 Arch St.” Sold by all druggists, 25c. The band concert which was to have been given on the Green to-morrow evening has been postponed until next week Friday evening. _ Try Allen’s Foot~Ease A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this season of the year your feet feel swollen and hot, aud‘get tired easily. If you have aching feet, new shoes or tight shoes, try Allen’s Foot-Ease. It cools the feet and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves corus and buuions of all pain and gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Sent by mail for 25c in stamps. Address, Allen S. Olmstead, Le Roy, N. Y. Prof. A. S. Gibson, Prof. A. Heine and Fred E. Lockwood have presented Dwyer’s City of Norwalk band with a lot of music. snakelnto Iour, Shoes Allen’s Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It cures painful swellings of the joints and instantly takes the sting out of corns and buuions. ‘ It’s the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen’s Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting or new shees feel easy, It is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Trial package free. Ad- ress, Allen S. Olmstead Le Roy, N. Y. Rev. Charles M. Sefleclr is at Dobbs Ferry today in attendance at ameeting of the Archdeaconry of Westchester county, N. Y Mother’s Find Nothing to Equal Dr. Hand 3 Colic Cure. \VATERBURY Conn., Medicine Caz—Dear Sirs:——“I am using Dr. Hand’s Cough and Croup Medicine and Colic Cure for my children and find nothing to equal .them. They work like magic. I would not be without them in my house. The little ones love Dr. Hand’s Colic Cure and cry for it ; it relieves them almost instantly. Mrs. Frank Smith, 22 Wood St. gists, 25. Mrs. William ET-dewartl and two daughters of Washington, D. C., are visiting friends in town. Bucklln’o Arnlca Salve. . The Best Sslvein the world for Cute Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum Fever Sores, Tetter, Chopped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin ,Erup tions, and positivelycures Piles. or .no Payrcquired. It is guaranteed to give perfectsatisfaotion,or money refunded Prire25 cents per box. For Sale by E. P. Weed, Norwalk and Monroe, New Canaan. ‘ Marketman George Gregory is the first in the market with Long Islard es- calops. Beware of Olntments for Catar r‘n that Contaln Mercury as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange thew ole system when entering it through the mu- cous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from rep- utable physicians’ as the damage you will do is ten fold to the good you can possib- ly derive from .them. Hall’s Catarrh Cure manufactured by F. J. Cheney &Co., Toledo. 0., contains no mercury and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous'surfaces of the system. In buying Hall’s ,Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken intern.- ally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney,& Co. Testim onialsfree. ’ WSold By Druggists. price 75¢. per l battle. ' 4-2-’96-Hand At all drug- , l Nuwis ' ime‘ To Send in Your Advertisement ‘ ‘ or all. 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