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Lillie Mead of Grand street, who has been spending the past week . in New York, has returned home. Miss Gertrude Lamb and Miss Julia Lamb, of Saugerties, N. Y., are guests of Miss Gertrude Camp, of North ave- . one. because everybody 4‘ Miss Pardee has returned to her home in Brooklyn, after making a four weeks’ visit to her grandparents, Mr. ’and Mrs. M. W. Starr, of Westport . avenue. Miss Lizzie Blake, of Water street Norwalk, who has been visiting Mrs. James Bennett of Orange, N. J.-, has returned home. iting her cousin, Charles Holt, of Winnipauk, has returned home. Mrs. George Hickok, of Bethel, Miss Comstock of Westfield Mass. and Mrs. George Davies of Bound Brook, N. J. have been guests of Mr. ‘and Mrs. M. W. Starr of Westport avenue. Mrs. Matthew Steegmuller is to at- tend the marriage of Miss Julian Wo- hefarthe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin Wohefarthe, to Harry Lincoln But-dict, of New York, Saturday at high noon. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Green have closed their cottage at Roton Point. Miss Florence Williams, of Lynes Place, who is enjoying a few weeks’ stay in Boston, will remain until. Octo- ber 1. Mrs. Jarvis Kellogg and daughter Clara, of Center avenue, are visiting in Bridgeport. Mrs. M. E. Shade, of Chambersburg, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. E. Guthrie, of Belden avenue. . Mrs. W. C. Glynes is visiting friends in Avon this state. R. E. Grcldschmidt is in Stamford to- day looking for the man who never talked politics. 1 The government will place a fog horn in the lighthouse at the end of the in‘ ner breakwater in Bridgeport harbor which will be operzited by electricity and will in the future serve as a Wern- ing to mariners when required. The annual meeting of the stockhold- ers of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad will be held in stock- holders’ hall in the office building, New Haven Wednesday, October 20, at noon. Notices have been sent to the stockholders of the time for the annual gathering, at which directors will be acted. The Ladies’Foreign Missionary so- ciety of Fairfield county will meet in the Congregational church, Bethel, Wednesday, Sept. 29th, at 10:45 a. m. It will be the annual meeting of the society, and the members will be ad- dressed by Miss Ellen M. Stone. of Bul- garia, at both morning and afternoon sessions. Dinner will served in the church, each taking a basket lunch. The following circular letter has been sent out by Secretary Charles D. Hine of the State Board of Education; There are 1,557 towns in New Eng- land. In 1,422 towns schools are man— aged under the “town” system, leaving 135 in whole or in part under the dis- trict system. Of the 135, 85 per cent, or 114, are in Connecticut. Experience in this and other states shows that town management gives better education to the children, for whom alone schools exist; secures bet- ter buildings and promotes deeper in- terest on the part of parents and the whole community. In order that the question maybe acted upon in 1897, the following sug- gestions are made: 1. The vote must be taken at the October town meeting. 2. The ballot box in which the bal- lots for town officers are deposited should be marked “Consolidation of Districts.” 3. Official ballots with the words “Yes” and “No” must be provided, and can be obtained of'the state board of education. 4. The ballot must be placed in the official envelope with ballots for town officers and deposited in the box marked as stated above. The following clause in the warning of the town meeting will be sufficient: “To determine by ballot whether the town will abolish all the school dis- tricts and parts of school districts with- in its limits and assume and maintain control of the public schools therein. John Ryan, aged 38, of Fairfield, lies at the Bridgeport hospital, dying from wounds probably self-inflicted. He was found at an early hour yesterday morn- ing lying unconscious by the roadside in Fairfield, with blood streamng from a wound in the abdomen. Medical Ex- aminer Donaldson ordered him re- imoved to the Bridgeport hOSpita-l where an operation was performed upon him by Drs. Godfrey and Blodgett, assisted by Dr. VVoodruff, the house physician. The bullet entered the abdomen and penetrated the intestines in 13 places. In its course it made in all 19 perfora- tions of the organs in the intestines. The doctors could not locate the bul- let, it having become imbedded deeply in the muscles of the body. They sew- ed up the wounds in the intestines. The patient is in a weakened condition from loss of blood, and has no chance of recovery. elected and other business will be trans? There is more or less mystery about the shooting, but it is thought that Ryan’s injuries were caused by an ac- cidental discharge of his revolver. He was seen about the town somewhat in- toxicated, and was flourishing and dis- charging the' weapon at random. When found yesterday morning the revolver lay beside his body where it had apparently dropped from his hand. There are few circumstances which admit of suspicion that the deed was committed by anyone else, and Ryan had no motive, so far as known for deliberately taking his own life. Medical Examiner Donaldson is mak- ing an investigation of the shooting. Ryan was 36 years of age, and unmar- ried. He had not been aresident of Miss Edna Buttery who has been vise Fairfield long. When the Long murder case comes up for trial in the Superior court, which will be the latter part of this week or the first part of next, Deputy Sherifi' Miller who has been working diligent: ly on the case since the night of the commission of the deed, will have a. witness on hand who may tell some- thing of importance regarding that night. This witness is no other then Nellie Pickett, a former resident of Stamford, but who, for several months past, has been stopping at Plainfield, New Jer- e . 3The detectives employed on the case had taken several women into custody, but they were soon discharged by the Greenwich officials, as they failed of identification by those who were con- nected with the case. Sheriff Miller, however, kept on the trail of the Pickett woman, who an- swers the description of the woman wanted, and finally located her in New Jersey. She was taken into custody about two weeks ago, and since that tim has been working in Stamford, under the surveillance of the officers. .After her arrest she was taken to Greenwich, but was not identified by any one there, as being the woman wanted. However, her remarks re- garding the case prompted Sheriff Mil- ler in holding her. In several instances she admitted to the sheriff that she was in Greenwich on the night in ques- tion. but would deny the statement later. The sheriff has traced her move- ments since the night of the murder and finds several important links which connects her with the affair, beyond her own statements. Sheriff Miller has every belief that she is the woman and can produce her when wanted. “ ‘ EAST NORWALK.’ The Osborn avenue bridge is receiv- iig a coat of red paint. ' F. O. Hanford has returned from a visit in New York. E. E. Gorham spent yesterday in New York. . The lot north of the Lees’ building on the Washington street bridge, has been sold to John Gough of Bridgeport. H. O. Smith has returned from a bi- cycle trip through New York and New Jersey. ~ Miss Ruth Smith of East avenue, has returned from a six weeks’ visit in Montreal. - The insurance on the barn owned by Mrs. David Rose which burned last Saturday morning, has been adjusted and the loss paid. The companies holding insurance were, The Pacific Insurance Co. of New York, represen- ted by E. Goodsell of Bridgeport. and the Philadelphia Fire Association, rep- resented by J. M. Layton of South Nor Wilk. NEW CANAAN. Edward Knox is entertaining friends from New York. Miss Rose Daley is visiting Mrs. C liarlcs Smith, Cherry street. Miss Cooper of Pounl Ridge is visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Robert Raymond. Mrs. Eugenne DeVannt has returned from a week’s visit at Bridgeport. “Kip” Benedict is painting Frank Gleason’s house on Main street. Miss Mary Armstrong is entertain- ing relatives from the city. Clifton J cliff has purchased a new wheel. Mrs. George VVashburn and daugh- ter, who have been spending a few weeks with their uncle, A. L. Miller, have returned to their home in Dan- bury. New Canaan cakewalkers will take part in the cakewalk at the firemen’s ball at Ridgefield. 'Allan Patterson and his cousin, John, have returned from their tandem trip in Europe. They rode 1,125 miles. Fancher Brothers expect to have their electric'lights in working order this week. Mrs. Harry Scoville of Scott’s Cor- ners, presented her husband with a boy Tuesday evening. I Miss Mary Duey has returned to her home in New York. The second annual fair of the New Canaan Grange will be held in Nichols’ Opera-mouse, On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. A grand musical entertainment will take place each evening, under the direction of Prof. H. L. Sebastian. A grand rally of- farmers and others may be expected. The fair is under the management of a: number of the best-known ladies‘ and- gentlemen. of New Canaan. WILTON. E. S. Fitch is stopping for a while at Montreal. Henry G. Davenport of New Canaan, was in town on Saturday. Mrs. Theodore Comstock and 'little son. spent a few days last week with Mrs. Agnes Middlebrook. Herbert Sturges and family have closed their summer residence and re- turned to Brooklyn. Morris Moriarity of the West W oods, ' is ill with pleurisy. The cider mills have opened, but- the farmers report their crop of cider apa i pies small 11‘ than usual. Mrs. Van Leer spent Sunday with her husband, Professor Van Lear, who is stopping at the Pines. Mrs. Frank S. Weston and son Fred, who have been spending the summer in Wilton have returned to their home in New York. David Ogden has sold his handsome span of iron gray horses to Silas Olm- stead. ' ‘ , St. John Henley a former student at Mr. Lambert’s was in town last week, having recently returned frpm a trip to South Africa. George Keeler is still an inmate of the Manhattan eye and ear Hospital at New York. Stephen Thayer visited him at that institution on Saturday. A number of new books ,have been purchased and will be placed in the library this week. Mrs. Henry W'ilkinson who has been visiting hersisterin town, has returned to Binghamton. Mrs. Dr. \Vright, of New Jersey and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hurd of Danbury. have been visiting at Ash cottage. Rev. Mr. Mide of New Canaan, preached at St. Matthew’s on Sunday morning. A number from W'ilton attended the exhibition of paintings at the Ridge- field club on Saturday. Mrs. Harford has been entertaining her daughter, and little grand children of Rowayton, for a few days. The venerable Benajar Gilbert died at his home in Vt’ilton, early Tuesday morning. Mr. Gilbert was one of VVil— ton’s most respected and oldest Citizens, having reached his 83rd year. He we. a man of ability and education, and had occupied responsible positions in town as well as in church. He leaves a wid- ow and three sons, Josiah Gilbert of Wilton, and George and Charles Gil: bert of N ew York. A charming program has been at}: ranged for the afternoon at Miss Isabel Folsom’s pleasant residence on Satur- day. There will be songs and recita- tions by out of town, as well as W ilton people. Another attraction promised will be the march on the lawn by six- teen little girls. Tea and coffee with cake, et cetera, will be served. The grounds will be Opened at 3 o’clock. The receipts will go toward defraying the expenses incurred in repairing the horse sheds at St. Matthew’s church. Died in Wilton September 17th, Clarissa R. Comstock in the ninety- second year of her age. The funeral was held from her late residence on Monday, Rev. Mr. Hart officiating. Mrs. Comstock was born in New York in the year 1806, and when eight years old came with 'her widowed mother to live in Wilton. The journey, a great event in those days, was made by sloop, it taking a week from New York to Nor-walk. In 1824 she was married to Nathan Comstock, who she survived for many years- Ten years ago she lost her aged mother, the ven- erable Mrs. Raymond at the age of 104, and a year ago she was called upon to . mourn the death of her only son, John R. Comstock. Since then, although tenderly cared for and ministered unto, she has waited longingly for death to release her from her earthly tenement. Mrs. Comstock was a woman of fine New England ancestry, being descend- ed from the Rev. John Davenport of colonial fame. She was a woman of stroag character, of great executive ability, and of stately and handsome personal app 3arance, and though the eye had become dimmed, she retained until the last much of her mental vigor and interest in those around her. She was a Christian woman, Christ having been her refuge from one generation to another, and‘ she died confident and se- rene in her faith. Her interment was in J oes Hill cemetery, where so many of her loved ones lie. Mrs. Comstock leaves but one near relative, her grand- son, Frank Comstock, of South Nor- walk. AA‘ er How’s This ? We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of catarrh that can not be cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY 8.: 00., Props, Tole- do, Ohio. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and be- lieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obllgations made by their firm.- ‘ WEST &. TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio. WALDING, KINNAN a MARVIN, Whole- sale druggists, Toledo, Ohio. , Hall’s Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally, acting directly upon the blood ' and mucous surfaces of» the system, ' Rice “7510' per bottle. Sold by all- (11‘ uggists. Testimonals free. Hall’s Family Pills are the best. ./ SOld by druggists for so years." socents and $z. -.. «...wuauzffiws.‘ - ..x; “(W wrr AND HUMOR. A Cleveland traveling man came back from New York with what is un- doubtedly the worst conundrum of this belated season. Here it is: . “What is the difierence between a head of dark hair and a bald head?” Now catch the answer: "One is crow—shade, the other nit.’:~— Cleveland Plain Dealer. “In India the hermits go into the for- est, clad only in one garment, and stay for years without seeing a person.” “I should say that by the end of that time they would be completely wrapped up in themselves. . There‘s nothing else for them to do.” “What! You cannot mean to tell me you found the professor stupid? Why. he knows everything.” \ "I know he does,” said the Sweet Young Thing, “but I’d rather talk with some one who knows everybody.”—In- dianapolis Journal. “I saw Senator Sugarplum, sir,” said the reporter to the city editor, “but he ‘cfused to talk for publication." “In that case keep Iris remarks down ".0 two and a half columns—Louis- ville Courier-Journal. “Brown’s a thicksskinned brute!” 'Brown overheard the conversation. At another time he would have grown angry; but enroute as he was for :1 summer vacation in Jersey, he laughed aloud with Joys—Truth. Mrs. Younghusband—Don’t ‘hink my dOugh-n-uts nice, dear? Younghusband (enthusiasticallyl—In— iced I do. They’ll make splendid rings for curtain poleS.--NGW York lournal. you x t / Will Forgotten ‘ ixr‘zn a I TARRANT a: co.. Chemists, New York . Ie‘lippant Cockney (to countryman)-— i Are there many fools in this part of. the World, my lad? nge'l—Not as l “laws on," Sill. Why, dverfecl a n ‘onesome 1ike?-London ’I‘id-Biis'. , Dobson—I’m going to open a temper- tnce hotel. . Hobson (persuasively)-I wouldn’t, if I were you, old man. Selling,r liquor without a license is extremely risky ousiness.—-Newcastle Chronicle. ”Tranquility is a good thing in its way,” said Mr. Staybolt, “but it should be sparingly indulged in, or it is likely to turn one into a. sluggard. At best it is but the sauce of life. The food upon which men grow is action.” “Would you die for me?" she asked sentimentally. “Now, look here," he returned in his matter-of-fact way, “are we supposed to be planning a rhenp novel or a wedding?”—Chicago Post. "Partlmiar about her appearance?” said the advanced Chicago girl. “I should say so. Why, I have known it r to spend over two hours in making lzm- toilet to Sit for an X-ray photo- mph." Cbolly—‘W‘hy‘, have you got your 'rcusers turned up so high, old chap- ic‘.’ Clarence—Haircut you heard about ”31- long weigh in England?—Cleve- 2nd Leader. . ' Abe Hardca‘se—“Hello. Pete! I see u)’ is practisln’ de noble art ob self- .el’ence.” Pete I’ersimmons—“No; I’s prac- lisin’ runnin’.” . Abe Hardcase—“I know; but dat’s lie on’y way I ebah see yo’ defend yo’ :alf.’ -Advertise in THE GAZETTE. l Stomachs. Your stomach is only right when you are unconscious that you have one. Any dis- tress after eating calls for Tarrant’s Effervescent Seltzer Aperient. ' It corrects acidity, aids di-- gestion, and rids the stom- ach and bowels of disease- , producing bacteria. Cures constipation and biliousness. www-fim A LAY OF THE SUMMER. Uhl I’d like to go with Nansen To the Pole. ‘ l Where“ the grizzly bears are dancin’ And they roll In a chilly. trapped ocean With a. rhythmic sort of mot on That is drolll Where Mrs. Seal cavorting’ Wears her furs. . And Mr. Seal. though sporting. Ne‘er demure; Where the wind is wild, and freely O‘er the country found by Greely Ever stirs— , O’er the country found by Greely ‘ Ever stirs! Ohl I‘d like to be a blooming Esquimau. All his frozen airs assuming. Don‘t you knaul Then farewell to moods so melting. With a snowball I’d be pelting Every waul All of Greenland's icy mountains I would do; Drinking drinh that frozen fountains Only brew. There I know they’d ne’er be trotin‘ Out that query, “Is it hot on- Ough for you?“ Out that q uery. “l-i it. hot en- Ouglt for you?" - liniumore Ne .vs. THE WHITE WALE'S' TAlL. Wherein the Tails of All Aquatic Mam- mals Vary from Those of Fishes. trackingr at the white whale at the Aquarium in New York a person not familiar with water animals might be mildly astonished to see that creature lean outward when swimming around in a circle, instead of inward. Seeking the cause of this the observer unfamil- .ar with whales would discover that the whale’s tail is set, not in a vertical planeas is the case of fishes, but in a. horizontal plane. Set horizontally instead of verticallY. the whale’s tale is of the.“ very greatest assistance to it in’ diving, and espec~ tally in rising promptly to the surface; which it is necessary for it to do at intervals to fill its lungs with air. Going over again to the wall tanks the observer may note again, and this time with a new interest, that 23,11 the fishes there have tails up‘and down? in line with the body, in 3. Vertical plane; are. he learns upon inquiry that all fishes have tails in 9‘. Vertical plane. and that all aquatic mammals, of which the whale is one, have tails set exactly the other way, in a horizontal plane.— New York Sun. “Ta"Wpu ’ .... -“.- Her Mistake. ' , It is not necessary to repeat his re- marks. When his wife heard them imperfect. ‘ ly, being in the next room, she said: “Oh, do say that over again, dear.” 'Look here, woman,” he replied in a conentrated voice, “when a man gets his finger caught between a sprocket and a chain, it is no’ time for his wife to get funny.” “Oh!” said she. “Was that it? I thought you were repeating one of those Christian Endeavor ‘yells.’ ”—In- dianapolis Journal. ‘ No Excuse. "A penny saved,” said Uncle Eben. ‘is a penny earned. But dat ain‘ no sense foh wastin’ mo’e time tryin’ ter lodge er expense ob two bits dan it ud take ter git fo’ dollars by workin'.. Queenly Indignation. Willieboy: “That doosid Jone-s girl tried to be sawcastic at my expense. but I think I made her feel that I was wespected, don’t you know.” Hargraves: “Yes. She told me about it. She said you were positively queenly in your indignation." Gonunarum. Why are chickens invariably liberal“: —Beeaus'e they give a peck when the}- :ake a grain. THE ORIGINAL [acme Stamped is Bbss 5! 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