«ti-1."- GIN FROSI’S sun. v.— Brigadier .General Russell Frost, commanding Brigade, 0. N. G., has I made the following appointments of I l .. ctafi‘ officers: . . Major Francis G. Beach, of New Haven, Brigade Inspector, to be Assist- ant Adjutant-General Brigade, with rank Of Lieutenant-Colonel. Captain John H. Wade, of Norwalk, Adjutant Fourth Regiment, to be aBrigade Inspector, with rank of Major. William H.1Marigold, of Bridgeport, E} to be Brigade Quartermaster with rank ' of Major. 0; James K. Crofut of Simsbury, to be Brigade Commissary of Subsistence with rank of Major. Captain William H. Holly, of Stam- ford, Inspector Small Arms Practice, Fourth Regiment, to be Brigade In- ‘mpector of Small Arms Practice and Ordnance officer with rank of Maj or. Tracey Waller, of New London, to be Brigade Judge Advocate, with rank of Major. Major Wilbur S. Watson. of Dan- bury, Surgeon Fourth Regiment, to be Brigade Medical director, with rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Henry S. Terrell, of Winsted, to be Brigade Aid-de-Camp, with rank- of Captain. First Lieutenant Lucius H. Fuller, of Putnam,Payinaster Third Regiment '1 to be Brigade Aid-de-Camp, with rank of Captain. “- Major Howard A. Giddings, of Hart- ford, present Brigade Signal officer is retained on the staff. "The new Brigade Quartermaster Wil- liam H. Marigold, is a veteran of Com- pany A, Second Regiment of Water- bury. He is president pro tem of the state Senate, and ex-mayor of Bridge- port. Tracey Waller,§the Judge advocate, is the son Of ex-Governor Waller, and a prominent lawyer of New London. Captain Henry S. Terrell is the for- mer captain of Company I, Fourth Regiment, and returned last October from active service as an officer on the atafi’ of General Gomez in Cuba. er OFFICIAL VOTE. ~ Ex-Senalor James Graham. Selected to Carry the Official Returns to Washington. The Republican electors of Connecti- cut met at the State Secretary’s office in the Capitol at one O’clock Tuesday af-‘ ternoon, and cast their votes for Mo- Kinley for President and Hobart for Vice President. Their plurality in the state was 53,545, the largest plurality ever given for a President. The elec- tors:are J. Deming Perkins of Litch- field, chairman; George Pops, of Hart- ford, James Graham Of Orange, Gardi‘ ner Hall Of Willington, George I. Al- len of Middletown, George A. Ham- mond of Putnam. Certificates of vote were prepared to be awarded as follows: Two . to the president of the Senate, one by messen- ger and the other by mail; one to Judge W. K. Townsend, of the U. S. District court for Connecticut in Hart- ford. Ex-Senator James Graham, one of the electors, was selected as the mes- senger to carry the Official returns to Washington. The electors afterwards dined at the Allyn house. 0 Death of Mrs. Hadden. Mrs. Elizabeth Hadden died at her home at the corner of River and Wall streets Wednesday morning,aged about 46 years. The deceased was the widow of the late James Hadden, who for a num- ber of years conducted a , saloon on Wall street and later purcll'lhtd the Thomas building and opened what has since been known as the Prescott house. After her husband’s death she continued the place in partnetlship'with her son John Hadden. Mrs. Hadden was born in Eden- borough Scotland, and first came to Norwalk in the employ of the Ham— mersly family as a housekeeper, and enjoyed the confidence of the entire family. She made many friends all Of whom Wlll regret to hear of her death. A son and daughter survive her. The funeral will be held from her late home Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. T. K. Noble Officiating. Legislative. While Governor Cooke is in office the terms of six judges expire, as fol- lows: Chief Justice Andrews, May 24, 1897; Justice Torrance, February 9, 1898; Judges F. B. Hall, April 4, 1897, S. O. Prentice, July 1, 1897, John M. Thayer, July, 2, 1897, and S. A. Robin- son, February 11, 1898. The law vests the appointment in the governor sub- ject to confirmation by the General As- sembly. ' ’ Married In Brooklyn. Minot S. Smith, the well-known South Norwalk dry goods merchant, and Miss “Lou,” daughter of Capt. Theodore S-Lowndes of South Main street, were married in Brooklyn on New Year’s day. Only a few friends Witnessed the ceremony. The Pioneer Hook and Ladder. com- pany is in receipt of an invitation to at- tend a dance to be given by._the Eagles of Darien on January 27th. ' , WUMA N MISSING. - On December 29th Mrs-Henry G. Ritter left her home on GlenwoOd ave- nue ostensibly to go to the Brooklyn hospital for treatment. > Mr. Ritter failed to hear from her and wrote to the hospital, but received word she was not there. He then be- came alarmed and had inquiries made at all the hospitals in Brooklyn, but could gain no word of his missing wife. He then notified Chief Vollmer and the latter notified the New York police. Mrs. Bitter is described as being 45 years Old, 5 feet 2 in. tall and weighing about 175 pounds. When she went away she wore a new long black cloak, grey dress and black turban hat. She also had considerable money with her. Mrs. Bitter is suspected of being a “little 011',” she having not long since left the house taking the clock with her, which she buried in the woods. After being away a short time she re- turned and Mr. ‘Ritter is in hopes she will again return and that no accident has befallen her. AT THE BANKS. Result of the Elections at the Several Banks in Town. The annual meetings of the different National Banks in town were held Tues- day, and resulted in the following seleetion of Officers: CENTRAL BANK. The following board of directors was elected, the election of officers of the same being deferred: George M. Holmes, Eugene L. Boyer, Peter L. Cunningham, J. Thornton Prowitt, Stephen H. Holmes, Horace E. Dann,'and James Cousins, Jr. FAIRFIELD COUNTY. ‘ The board of directors elected is as follows: , Edwin C. Keeler, David H. Miller. F. St.'JOhn Lockwood, Ira Cole,Moses H. Glover, A. J. Meeker, Theodore E. Smith, Charles F. Tristram. I ' .At a subsequent meeting of the board the following gentlemen were elected: L. C. Green, Cashier; Charles E. Hoyt, Teller; Chester S. Selleck, Bookkeeper. NORWALK. The following board of directors was elected at the above bank: Ebenezer Hill, E. J. Hill, Edward Beard, E. K. Lockwood, John A. Osborn, D. W. Fitch, W. F, Bishop, J. C. Randle and O. E. Wilson. At a subsequent meet- ing of the board the following officers were elected: Ebenezer Hill, Presi- dent; E. J. Hill, Vice-President; H.,P. Price, Cashier; J. P. Treadwell, Teller; A. W'. Merrill, Book-keeper, George L. Woodward, Clerk. CITY NATIONAL. The directors elect of the City Na- tional Banks Of South Norwalk are: Robert H. Rowan, John H. Knapp, Tallmadge Baker, Josiah R. Marvin, Henry Seymour, John H. Ferris, Christian Swartz, Edwin H. Mathew- son, Samuel Grngmman. FIRST NATIONAL. The First National bank of South N orwalk elected the following board of directors yesterday: Russell Frost, Alden Solmans, Alphonso Dibble, Peter L. Cunningham, Seth L. Grumman, Richard H. Golden. —Place your adv. in the GAZETTE checker-board directory. WAS IN CONSTANT MISERY. the Puritans Treatment. 7"; R. George H. Denny is A a carpenter who has always worked in the vicin- ity of South Northfield, Vt. He is about 35, bright, ener- getic and favorably known. He lives near the head- quarters of Dog River, on the high land that divides the waters of the Connecti- cut and Winooski rivers. Here is his statement: “About a. year ago I was taken with kidney trouble in one of the worst forms. I was passing from. four to six quarts Of water every 24 hours, and my trouble finally ran into diabetes. I had had kidney trouble before, and had some- what recovered when the second attack came last fall. I employed a. doctor all last winter, with no favorable results. I worked all the time, but was in con- stant misery, and if I had kept on I would not now have been alive. The dis- ease reduced my weight from 180 to 145 pounds, and during all the time I got no relief until I began to use Puritans. I commenced the Puritans. treatment" last April, and used three or four bot- tles. The first results were felt in my stomach, which improved rapidly, so that I could eat and digest my food com- fortably. The next result was that my bladder was restored to its normal con- dition. I have been well all summer, although I left Off using Puritans. in June. I think Puritana. is the best rem- edy that I have ever known, and un- hesitatingly recommend it to others, for whose good I publish this letter. _ (Signed) “George H. Denny.” This is only one example of what Puritans. ca.r do and is doing every day for suffering menand women. Puri- tan-a is tlhe prize formula. of Prof. Dixi Crosby of Dartmouth College, and by its action on the stomach it cures trou- bles of the blood, nerves, heart, liver, kidneys and other vital organs. A Carpenter’s Life Saved by _ SAVED THE VESSEL. The people along the sound were treated to the sight of another burning vessel about 9 O’clock Monday night. The sea- going tug Battler, bound west with seven barges of coal-in tow, sight- ed the burning craft While ofi‘ the Nor- walk Islands and went to her assistance.“ The boat proved to be the barkiW. L. Sweet in tow of ' the steam canal boat Marian. ' ' After working hard for at least half an hour the Battler’s fire pumps suc- ceeded in getting the fire under con- trol, but not before considerable dam- age had been done. The captain of the Sweet estimated that $2,500 would cover his loss. 5‘}? A SMAri. FIRE. A Barn on the HubbelliEstate Laid Low ' by a Fire Fiend. A small barn at the rear of the Hub- bell property on East avenue was “wiped”out by fire Tuesday night. An alarm was sent in from box 15 which was quickly responded to by the fire department. The firemen worked maniully but in order to save the residence near by were forced to pull the burning frame Of the building down andVIet the de- vouring element do its worst under re- strictions. . ' The premises were occupied by Pat- ent Commissioner Seymour and family, but at present are untenanted. The fire was evidently incendiary. The loss will probably amount to $500. 0' LICENSE REFUSED. The Remonstrants in the Franklin Avenue License Application Sustained. Prosecuting Liquor Attorney Edward M. Lockwood was advised by the Coun- ty Commissioners Wednesday that the application to sell intoxican ts at the sa- loon on Franklin avenue formerly con- ducted by Thomas McMullen had been refused. The case had excited unusual interest and the hearings before the County Commissioners in the matter brought out a great deal of testimony as against such license being granted, principally on the ground that the locality was an unsuitable one. NO one objected to Mr. Hogan as a proper person to conduct the place. It. is understood that he will remove to Stamford. It is also hinted that an ex- saloon keeper on Main street will con- duct the place now owned by Mr. Hogan. \ FIRE IN MILFORD. The Old Milford Hotel Destroyed—Loss “8,000 The old Milford hotel, owned by Marion C. Knight and conducted by O C. Bailey, at Milford, was burned at noon Monday. Loss $18,000. The fire was caused by an over-heated fur- nace and spread with such rapidity through the entire building that noth- ing was saved. The New Haven fire department was telephoned to for as- sistance, and Chief Kennedy had steamer 7 ready for shipment when the order was countermanded. Q00 —Advertise in the GAZETTE. NIN For Farmers and Villagers. ‘ ‘ POOR OLD DOG “RAY.” A “Dog-:honed” Good Old Dog to Die. _ NextWeelt. “Bay? the big St. Bernard dog owned by the Messrs. Grumman Bros. and identified all'ove’r the state as the "mascott’flinrfire, department parades, is doom’édi" ‘ " " ' ' ' Unluc'kilyfor himself he got in the .way of gi'passing team some years ago and received injuries which have since developed'into a: growth on his side that in order to put him out of pain it has been decided to kill him. The poor old fellow’s death will be made as“ painless as possible, and his large and hairy hide will be given the specialr‘distinction of being formed intoarug and placed at the front of I the captain’s desk in the Phoenix En- gine rooms, or some other place of honor. The date of the killing of the canine has not yet been fixed upon, but will be properly announced later. Everybody liked “Ray.” -—<-O— AN EXCELLENT SELECTION. Captain Addison A. Betts Said to he Slated for Major. A rumor is current among the Officers Of the 4th Regiment, that the next ma- jor of the second battalion will be ex- Captain Addison A. Betts Of 00. F, Norwalk. If this rumor proves true the Officers will have done credit alike to them- selves and the regiment. Captain Betts is one of the best officers that ever commanded a company, and his retirement from military service was a source of regret to the Officers and men. The GAZETTE heartily endorses Cap- tain Bette and hopes that he'will be selected. ..p.-....____ .__a NEW CANA’AN. Benedict & Co.’s shoe factory has shut down for the annual inventory. The M. M. degree will be conferred by Harmony Lodge, F. and A." M., to- night. Frank H. Gleason has been appoint- ed a burgess in place of George E. Raymond, resigned. New Canaan house-owners are much gratified dver the prospects of a large number Of summer visitors next season. Already several New Yorkers have been here andsecured refusals of a few of the handsome houses. An interesting programme is being arranged by the teachers and scholars . of the Center school,» to- be...rendered- Friday afternoon, Jan. 22, when two silk flags will be presented to the school by S. P. Ferris Post, G. A. R, One of the most enjoyable, interest- ing and instructive functions yet given by the Ladies of the Central Club was held Tuesday and an unusually enter- taining program was given. -00. Railroad’s Capital Reduced. LONDON, Jan. 12.—The Chancery court today granted the petition of theMexican Southern railroad to reduce its capital to £1,000,000, the company having lost '£2,- 200,000 by the depreciation Of the Mexican dollar and other» causes. Ellen Terr-y Was Kept Out. PARIS, J an. 12,—It is reported that the casino at Monte Carlo recently refused ad- mission to Ellen Terry on the ground that she was too ill dressed. I W N TN INN for Fathers and Mothers, in Sons and Daughters, for all the Family. With the close Of the Presidential campaign THE TR! BUNE recognizes the fact that the American people are now anxiousto give their attention to home and business interests To meet this condition, politics will have far less space and prominence, until another State or National occasion“ de- mands a renewal of the fight THE TRIBUNE. has labored for the principles for whic from its inception to the pres ent day, and won its greatest victories. Every possible effort will be put forth, and money free y Spent. to make THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE pre-eminently a NATIONAL FAMILY. NEWSPAPER. interesting, instructive entertertaining and indispensable to each member or} the amily. We furnish The ’Weekly Gazette and New York :Weekly Tribune (both papers), ONE YEAR FOR ONLY $ I .00. fddfnéiz. ADDRESS ALLQEDERS TO THE GAZET E \ Write your name and address on a postal card, send it to Geo. W. Best, Room Tribune Building, New York City, WEEKLY TRIBUNE will be mailed to you] and a sample copy of THE NEW YORK “a. A. FRANKIE, THE HAIR CUTTER :No. 1 Gazette Building, Norwalk HOT AND COLD 13‘“?! The . Norwall Fire insurance CN Has now Completed ts 32a sue ESSFUL BUSINESS man, And has not_ vtstanding a dollar of unpaid losses or claiu . for losses. No com: com 110M! insures I r1988 , ~ A. G. McIlwaine ' res..G. B. St. J Ohn..Vice~Pre F. E . Shaw. Sec. I 9 e0. B,Cowles, Resident Sec - of the evening. Orders forAdverztlsing, Papers and Printing Will Recelve Prompt Attention by Addressing BOX 1 04. Wilton. On Monday evening the executive committee of the Wilton Y. P. S. C. E. met with their president to recommend the following names for the ensuing year: ' “President—Mrs. Jane H. Merwin; Vice-President—Robert N. Benedict; Secretary—Marion H. Olmstead. Treasurer—William H. Benjamin. . COMMITTnns. Prayer Meeting—W. D. Hart, Alice B. Olmstead,‘ Stephen 'l‘hayer, George H. Canfield. | Lookout—J. C. Jackson, Alice B. Olmstead, William H. Benjamin, Alice R. Keeler, George H. Canfield. Social—Florence C. Keeler, Alice R. Keeler, Harry D. Benedict, Grace Z. Thayer, Carrie B..Brown, Edgar 0. Butt, James S. Comstock, Ernest H. Hurd, J. Clarence Jackson, Susie E. ‘Dann. Missionary—Mrs. Sarah S. Thayer, Mrs. Laura M. Hart, Mrs. Agnes I. Middlebrook, Harry D. Benedict, Florence C. Keeler, Susie E. Dann, Clarence M. Hill. Sunday School—Charles N. Adams, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Gilbert, George E. Keeler, Mrs. Isabella A. Benjamin, Marion H. Olmstead. Robert N. Bene- dict, Mrs. Sarah S. Thayer. Temperance—Mrs. Laura M. Hart, Susie E. Dean. Grace Z. Thayer, Paul H. Cornelius, Edgar E. Burr, William D. Whitney. Visiting—Alice B. Olmstead, George H. Canfield, Lillie VanOrden, George E. Keeler, Florence C. Keeler, W. D. Hart, Mrs. Sarah S. Thayer, Mary R. Comstock, Mrs. Isabella A. Benjamin, Alice Canfield. Good Literature—W. K. J. Hubbell, Charles N. Adams, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Gilbert, William Gauntly, Alice R. Keeler, Florence M. Hill, George E. Keeler. Flower—Mrs. Bertha L. Canfield, Grace Z. Thayer, Marion H. Olm- stead, Anna B. Canfield. Music—Mary R. Comstock, Ernest H. Hurd, Marion H. Olmstead. William H. Jones, W. D. Hart, William H. Benjamin, Mrs. Clara L. Comstock, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Gilbert. William Gauntley. Friday was a memorable day in the history Of the Congregational church, in addition to its being the annual meeting for the transaction of busine ss_ From many who‘ for long: years had been absent from Wilton came touch- ing letters testifying their affection for thedear‘old church where they had partaken”Vl'Of-"u'théir' first Communion. Amongthe responses sent, was”one from the venerable Mrs. Nathan Com— stock of South Norwalk. The Rev Dr. Seward of South Norwalk assisted in the services. Died at her home in Wilton, J anuary 4th in the 67th year of her age. The funeral was held from her late resi- dence on Wednesday morning, Rev. Mr. Hart Officiating. “Lead Kindly Light” was very efi'ectIVely sung by Mrs. Huntington of Norwalk. Beauti- fulfiowers covered the casket, tokens of the love and esteem in which the de- ceased was held. Not only to the im- mediate family does the death of Mrs. Winkler come as a crushing blow but friends and neighbors also will sadly miss her helping hand, her kindly smile and cherry word. She was especially the children’s friend and many boys and girls now grown to mature years speak tenderly of the motherly heart where their childish griefs. and sorrows were soothed and comforted. Mrs. Winkler leaves seven children, three of these have made their homes in the far Western States and were not able to be present at the funeral. The interment was in Joe’s Hill cemetery. - Mr: Hutchings of the Connecticut Bible Society preachedtat the Congre- gational church on Sunday. Mr. Hutchings is making a house to house canvass of the town. A [pioneer woodchuck visited Mr. De Witt’s garden last week. He re- peated of his rashness for he was caught and caged by that gentleman. Mrs. S. M. Fitch and R. H. Fitch spent Sundaylin New York. Samuel Fancher of Belden Hill is re- ported on the sick list. The propesed Christmas entertai - ment of the Center school took place on Friday: evening. A pretty tree, which had been made ready by the hands of the older pupils, was much in evidence. Some pleasing songs and recitations were given by the children, and last but not least was a great big jolly Santa Claus, who distributed the gifts. ' The Country club met at the residence of D. B. Ogden on Wednesday even- ing last. ' Some nine tables were occu- pied and scientific whist was the order The prizes were car- ried off by Miss Bertha Brady, and Miss Mable Sturges, and Messrs. Eek- land and Keeler. ‘ Frederick D. Benedict left yesterday for Hartford where he will assume his new duties of representative. DeWitts" pond, North Wilton, Whit- lock’s pond, South Wilton, and all the lesser ponds arelargely patronized by the skaters of the town. 'WILTON. Miss Cora Middlebroox' will soon leave her home at North Wilton to pur- sue a course of study at the Moody school, at Northfield. Mass. Mr. Hoffman of the Hofi'man'Acad- any has been visiting his mother in Baltimore. ' ~ Miss Ley Craft the artist has re- turned tO Wilton for the remainder of the winter. - Mrs. David S. Lambert made a flying trip to New York last week. Miss Edith White of Cannon’s is at- tending a Stamford business college. A cottage prayer meeting was held at the house of Deacon Benajah Gil- bert of Belden Hill last evening. The Woman’s Auxillary of St. Mat- . thews will meet at the Rectory this afternoon. ‘ - The Board of Relief have been meet- ing at the town hall and lending a ‘ lis- tening ear to the complaints of the tax- payer. . A number of Wilton people it is re- ported will visit Washington in March. Mrs. Emil Rux ~ of Redding spent . Sunday with August Bax and family of the Cheese Spring road. ' 4 A large audience was out at the Chris‘ 9" ,tian Endeavor meeting on Sunday eve- ning the meeting was led by Miss Susie Dann. ' HURLBUTT STREET. The roads are in good condition ex- cepting "Skunk lane” and the cross street to “Harry’s Ridge,” both being blocked with snow. Two wagons have been over the latter, one being George A .Sturges’, but his horses floundered in the banks, falling down several times and pulling ofl their shoes. . The young people have enjoyed them- selves On a small skating pond north- west of Mrs. Harmon Gilbert’s house. The eldest skater was Mrs. Stuart, who had an assistant. prepared to esc'ort her in her first movements, but she struck out gliding away from the rest likea girl. She is now 62 years of age and has nbt had skates on in 30 years. Mrs. Lottie Bedient is also reported to have done finely for the first time. John and Edward Scofield visited their sister at LeGrand Seymour’s on Sunday last. The Eastern Division Club room is erected and covered, being situated a few feet south Of the blacksmith shop. Charles H. Bedient is the carpenter and joiner. The building is owned by Everett Bennett and will be leased to the seceeders, so called. for $3 per month. The Independents have their foundation laid and the lumber is on the ground. An architect has been‘ employed and soon we shall expect to see club house No. 2 in position. A.... common res UNBMPLOYBD. New Orleans' Idle Laborers May Get Work on the Lovecs. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12. —- Captain George McC. Durby, the United States en- , gineer in charge Qf this district, in a letter ' to the Charity Organization society of this city, says: ‘ ”There are two large levees to be built across the river near the ferry. I will sta- tion a quarter boat, with capacity for 200 men, at one of these levees and will have the work surveyed and divided into short lengths, such as a man should be able to build in from three to five days. “When ablebodied men who are desti- tute and in temporary nwd of food and shelter apply for charity, they can be sent, ‘ with a. suitable ticket, to report aboard this quarter boat. Each man can there sign a contract with the United States govern- ment to build one of the short sections of levee above described at 6 or 7 cents per cubic yard, with an agreement that a charge for his board and lodging at the rateof 20 cents a. day shall be deducted from the amount due him, payment to be made on completion of his contract. “I will provide the necessary' supervision, wheelbarrows, shovels, run planks, etc. The ordinary market value of the work above described is from 9 to 10 cents. It is, however, not intended to pay the full market value of the work, which would result in our being promptly overrun with applicants and merely bring us in compe- tition with other employers. ” THE .SULTAN WEAKBNED. Italy Made 8 Demand, Backed by Threats, and Got Satisfaction. LONDON, ‘ Jan. 12.—A dispatch from Constantinople to The Standard says that rumors of a massacre of Christians at Trebizond,which originated from the state- ment that an Italian gunboat had been ordered thither, are untrue. It appears that an Italian subject named Marani was secretly shipped at Trebizond for exile to Erzerum. The Italian embassa- dor, Signor Pansa, demanded. the immedi- ate return of Marani to Constantinople for proper "trial and threatened to send gun: boats. ~ Then the ports gave a written 'from 9 to 18 months’ imprisonment with promise Of compliance. The incident has caused a sensation at Constantinople on account of the belief that Italy was backed by the powers. A dispatch to The Daily News from Rome on the same subject says that “ev- erybody remarks that the sultan has never had such a humiliation as for an ambassa- dor to openly refuse to accept hispromise, ‘ but to insist upon a written confirmation. ’ ’ A Countess Sent to Jail. LONDON, Jan. 12.—The so called Count- ess Emma Ugolini, her husband and two other Italians, who were convicted on Dec. 18 of stealing valuable lace from the west and store of Peter Robinson, a. case which attracted unusual attention, owing to the arrest for_a~1ike offense of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Castle, were sentenced today to hard labor. _ _ . w . V_ Ifdatofllce Robbed. - MONTICELLO, N. ‘51, Jan. lit—The Nev- ersink postoflioe was entered and robbed of $60 in stamps and $70 in money: Thus far no trace of the thieves or their booty has been found. ‘ . ’~_~‘- . .— .- ..—......'v “W"-