ls. but lot-rue shattered in Health- _ Idea of lulolae scouted b. his ‘ 1 , aJuly 11 The Sherman printed an exclusive story of the domestic dihiculties lbf'iMr. and Mrs. Gilbert Stevens, of New ’aau, in substance that Mr. Stevens aft his wife and went to New. YorkI “while she packed up\ her belongings and came to Norwalk, where she formerly “sided. It was stated at the time that ‘ the estrhugement was occasioned by ions; on the part of Mr. Stevens, who thought his wife was bestowing too , much attention upon some of her former ,‘geutlemenacqudintances. Mrs. Stevens - was Miss Julia Hanlon, once a popular , clerk at the Nor-walk Boston store and also at Mead’s confectionery. Many of her ‘ friends here Were not disposed to credit the stories afloat; in fact, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens were in Norwalk together the following day and liatly contradicted ‘ the report that there was any upheaval in their marital relations. They said Mr. Stevens had been aWay to recuperate framan illness through which he had passed. Soon afterward, Mr. Steven and his father went to Canada, for the benefit of .. the younger Mr. Stevens’ health, who, it was said, was suflering from nervous prostration. That northern clinic failed to restore his shattered nerves, for he be- came worse, and about two weeks ago he was brought back and placed in a private utilitarium in Stamford. About 1 o’clock this morning Mr. Stev- ens evaded the watchfulness of his nurses , 1 'andmade his escape from the building . by jumping from a second-story window. As soon as possible his attendants gave chase, but the patient out-footed them, ‘ and the last seen of him‘ was when he jumped over a fence and scootcd across lots towards a stretch of woodland, in which he was soon lost to view. Supposing that Mr. Stevens would make his way to his old home, the attendants went in that direction, arriving in New Canaan about an hour after his escape. The young man's family and friends were notified. and a party at once started out in search of him. Up too late hour no trace of him had been found, and some of his acquaintances in and about New Can- aan are said to be fearful that he may make way with himself, but those who know him best _think this is highly no probable. ‘,Mr. Stevene’ prostratlon. according to ,a report that reaches Nor-walk from Stain- ”fln‘d, seems to have developed into a mild ’ , mental disorder, which makes it impossi' his for him, at times, tocontrol himself, although he is harmless and not particu- larly violent. mom " "W snore rill ssoss Alouliasi Iopertsr Waxes llsqusnt Over than-slew by Moonlight. The harbor about Bell island, The Knob,llolon Point. The liluil and The Con. presented an attractive scene last night. The moon shown brightly, mak lag a path of silver 0 or the waves Many I pretty craft rode at anchor, while sol ernl yachts and llght skills bore happy parties not on the deep. A longiino of barges lay off Smith‘s island, and lighted as they ‘ were from bow to atom, and also the top must point of the tugs, together they . looked like gully decorated exclusion boats. The llghthoune cast in» guiding ma far out 0 er the waters and over and . “on came the warning toll of the bell ‘ , hauy,mournfui yet welcome. laughter . m cat and from the Norwsik yacht new. house mule strains of music. W in evening the sunset gun was Ind and i flag was lowered. Itlsnowondsr that cottagm and visl» ' tau effluent to leave their homes by in. , an. ’f'hsvery atmosphere seems to m. ‘ an indescribable something that , noble thoughts and higher aims. live-though on pleasure maths very m“ water and light of moon are of a power that none can ”In, a love that is boundless. and and best and above all, a God Showstobuandguidamuthebirdsln Misadwhobulds the sea is the of hi hall W flunk-meavmflm MIA. hms’sasslvalunbls wutahnwiiksulilalfismb H . new“ Mthe mu has only not Told r. rBonner. the 'fsthsvof Mum by a Bridgeport Farmer writer yesterday crueltyand neglect in Tn: 8mm of , ‘l‘hursday'ias only half told. "icons. to speak of th matter,”sald be. "but I will say that my daughter is home now, and ,1 would prefer to have her go out of my house in her coflin rather than go back to her husband. 7 Mr. Bonner then said he could not allow himself to tell of hla’daughter’s wrongs and that the Farmer man could undoubt- edly get batted, unprejudiced information from people in Norwalk who were her neighbors, or from Father Slocum or his assistant, than from him. “Perhaps my daughter would be a better person than any one, only she is quite ill and suflering from nervous prostrution," he said. 7 “What is the nature of McMulien’s neglect toward your daughter?” “It’s the kind that hurts most. It is utter indifference. There is no charge of personal abuse to his wife against him. During her recent illness he never spoke to her. My daughter Kate was with her the past tw‘bv weeks, and during that time the man never addressed either of my daughters. He has complained to his friends that his wife has already cost him #200, and they have been married six years.” "What is McMullen’s disposition i" “His disposition is pennrious. He does not drink, is very temperate, but his atti- tude towards his wife is that he would be glad if she died, so that he would not be bothered with her. His wife's present ill- nesss is due entirely to his nulect. She is nervous and high strung and his neg- lect caused her break-down. I do not be- lieve she will live long any way, but her remaining days will be spent in pleasant surroundings." Mr. Mclllullen called at Tue SENTINEL oliice this noon and in a very gentleman- ly manner made what was apparen t- ly a straightforward statement of the case. He said that what little trouble there had been was in regard to a doctor, be wanting one and his wife another phy- aician. That, and that alone, was all the foundation there was for the stories. He said the neighbors would bear him out in the statement that he had neither neg- lected or abused his wife. He attributed the stories to a malicious person living in the Franklin avenue section of the town, who has before tried to make trouble for him. Mrs. McMullen .said, upon going away, that she would remain . in Bridge- port about two weeks, hoping that the change would benefit her health. Mr. McMiillen proposes to show the people that he is not negligent of his wife. upon her return, in order to refute stories so freely circulated by his enemies. ENDEAVOBBBG Al‘ Till! BLUFF. After Business (fame I Delightful Iail h the Bound and Luncheon. A meeting of some of the members of the executive committee of the Norwaik Christian Endeavor l'nion was held yes- terday afternoon at the pleasant summer home of the president, the llev. R. U. Sherwood. at Hickory Bluff. The plans and prospects for a rally and the Septem- ber Union meeting were discussed by the committee, seated on the spacious vor- andn. it was decided that the l'nion meeting be held either at Georgetown or llroud ltlvor. probably at Georgetown. A very interesting programme will be prepared. At about ll o’clock Captain 'l‘nthill guys the committee and their friends a delightful sail on the Sound in his yacht, landing on the return being made at the dock in front of Mr. Sherwood'n cottage at Mill o'clock. llerc. with appetites rendered keen by the salt breezes, nil welcomed the prettily laid table set upon the veranda. and partook with relish of the good things prepared. Some want rowing during the afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood extended a warm welcome to their goes“, who were Mr. Adams, of Wilton: Mr. Belts, of (leorgetown: Miss Daisy Rider. Warren Alhertou, Mrs. Andrew V. Heath, of Norwalk; Miss Pitch and Mrs. Gregory. of Nordsld, Mr. and Mrs. John Tryon and son Harry, of EastNorwalk, and Misses” Edna Guy and Luis M. Bullish and Mas- ter Arthur (lay, of South Norwalk. A thoroughly enjoyable time was mused by all. law labile-so at Ildnlold. Christopher Myers, of New York, is the architect of the new house which Nathan 1.. Rockwell, of the firm of Mallory, Matthewman I: 00., South Norwalk, is to build in nucleon. The house is to be Windmill: unwise-veranda” the trout and mm allusions. The estnior will be covered with clapboard- snd shingles, with roof. (in the ilrstlloortherswlllhislargehsllmerlor, library. dialog-seems“ him the items being calm Malfuilen, of South Norwalk. was seen . am. who said that the aim: sill luminescent . M Fest-vies All Over tin country Will u turns of lctlvlty. r . m i in no in an inns» we. let the m...» of Industry in lotion. and the Business Depression Deals to baa Thing of the Puklouth Ion-ll Dates from the American Hatter. The list industry is experiencing its busy season. , Factories all over the country presentasceue of activity. Re- tailers and jobbers alike are hurrying up their shipments and an early demand from the hat buying public is quite ap- parent. Cool autumn weather will do much in starting the call for fall styles. Trade has been good during the past month and the appearance of the Knox and Dunlap styles. on the 28th and 29th inst. respectively, has removed all reason for any delay for placing orders. Their advent on the market will, as usual, stimulate trade. Industrial reports from all sections are encouraging,and the open- ing of erstwhile idle factories and sub- stantial increase in wages in many quar- ters make tangible evidence that the business depression ' is a thing of the past. Batting in South Norwalk for the month has been booming. The retail dealers in June and July were ordering sparingly, feeling that it would be wise to wait till the leading retail dealers issued their styles. Most of them have been for his wants. The Crofut Sr. Knapp company are busy on the Spellman and Collins dc Fairbanks shapes. The latter style was issued Au- gust l, the Spellman style in July. The Collins 8; Fairbanks style is shown in 51, and 5% depths. It is made in no lower crowns; it has a D’Orsay curl and the brim rather a flat set. Their Mindeu and Chalfont are two very pretty shapes, and in colors their bronze is the best seller. The Volk ilat company are very busy, not only on their own shapes but on the Harrington, which is a very handsome style and bids fair to be one of the best selling shapes on the market. The com- pany are now making these hats either hand or pressed finish aatheir customers may desire; they are bound to be good either way, as The Voik company have built up their reputation for reliable goods and will maintain it. The Raymond & Com-tack company are makingalarge number of stiff hate on the luster block, #3134. 5x2 and 534x25. in their own special shapes, the Rankin seemes to take the lead. All their salesmen are doing well and dupli- cate orders are now coming in fast. John C. Wilson 8; Co. have been very successful with the Chapin shape, which is m e 49.x”... 5x2, Maxim, 5%:(2‘4', with a “, oval curl, set medium. They are also having a large sale on their New York derby. As usual they show several hand- some shades in brown. So far this season their business is ahead of last year. Theh‘outh Norwalk lint company are putting into the work this month in a very lively way and fully expect to satisfy their many customers by filling their nr- ders on time. They have issued some very neat shapes which seem to please the trade. Walhizero; Dreycr are putting plenty of work into the East Norwalk factory. Their “Fender," an illustrated in the mid- summer number of the American Hatter, is a very taking shape, made as low in the crown as if; deep, and running 4“,, .‘i, .5}, and by, deep. and in colors English, gold, London and seal browns. w. ll. llnbbell will soon have to enlarge his factory if business increases with him much more. llo makes bodies for some of the best manufacturers in the country and the some customers stick to him sea- »on afwr season. E. M. Palmer dc (more having all they can do this month to fill their orders for line bovlles made with the i’nlmer l’atent Sizing Machine. lloyt a: Woltlmuson are very much pleased with the way orders are coming to them this season. Their bodies have been giving good satisfaction, and that is what holds businem and increases it. 'l‘helle dc Holmes are getting a foothold. and as customers use their goods they are sure to want more. They are both prac- tical men and hard workers. say that their pressed work is giving good satisfaction and that they have plenty of work in hand. J. 'l'. Aseh in member of the New York Yacht club, and on August 1 went to Newport to enjoy a few days' sailing with the club. . BROAD RIVER. Miss Dora Cable Was baptized by the Latter Day Saints, yesterday afternoon. by immersion in Davis Pond. Her father is a recent convert. He formerly belong- ed to the Kuwait Congregational church. lire. Eleanor nailed: mtlnuestolm- prove from her recent illness. willha fl issued and the dealer is satisfied to order . ’ , hm , Dutch.” Henrik, is via- flint nothseiu-iwflrafda Dumber. Loss Rider. W. J Inlaudaad Robert Gr Mitchell areiu ' Oranges, N. .1. Real-y 0. ' Smith, of Elisabeth street, has returned from a visit in Bldgelleld. Mrs, William, Delays, of Norwslk,is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeKlyn, in Danbury. . .- Dr. John Bohannan went to Matthews Court House, Va. yesterday, for a vaca- tion of a week or ten days. Clid'ord E. Adams and Hubert S. Mitchell ,will spend Sunday and Labor Day in Newark and the Oranges, N. .1. Mrs. James M. Hobbs, of Alabama avenue, Brooklyn, past worthy matron of Ridgewood Chapter, No. 76. Order of the Eastern Star, is visiting her cousin. Mrs. George Jayne, of No. 25 Union street. James Meyers, of New York city, is a guest of issue Bentley, Balden avenue. Charles 8. Bentley, of Boston, is at the home of his parents on Belden avenue for two weeks. George Lycett and Chester Selleck, of Norwalk, will return home from Ridge- lield on Monday. Mrs. A. Carmi Bette, of .‘v'ewtown ave- nue, returned home last night from a four weeks’ sojourn at Windham in the Catskills. Professor Parsons, wife and son, of New Haven, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Taicott, of Union Park. R. B. Golden is in East Hampton for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bouton will drive to Daubury and spend Labor Day. Herman B. Spencer, of A. Dickerman & Son‘s dry goods store, will start tomorrow on a two weeks' vacation, which he will spend at the Thousand islands, Malone, N. Y.. and other places of interest. Harry Smith, of Bidgefield, is visiting at the residence of his uncle, I). ll. Sci‘ lack, Crescent Terrace. Miss May Q. Smith, of Chestnut street is expected home today from a three weeks’ Visit in Ridgefleld. Mrs. W. G. Hull and grandchildren. Roy and Edna Still, of Sing Sing, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. 1’". Waters, Hickory Bluff. James ii. Wilmot and family,of Spring street, will speudfiunday in Green Farms. Street Commissioner W. C Briggs is enjoying a week‘s vacation at Melrose Heights, Mass. Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Gregory will goto the White Mountains, Monday. Patent Commissioner John S. Seymour, of Norwalk. has gone to Nantucket. Horace L. llubbell and family, of St. John plpce, arrived home from Norfolk, last evening. Mr. and Mrs. James F. Fielder, of Jer« soy City,are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. 1’. Price, on West avenue. Miss Tessie Davis, of liayview avenue, is in New York city. Leo Davis, of Hurlbutt & Gregory's law oilice, left Norwslk this afternoon for New York city, where he will spend Labor Day. Miss Elizabeth Sherwood, of Harlem, who has been spending a few days with Miss Lillie Geller, West street, returned home yesterday. Charles Wing, of Ausonin, has return- ed homo after a pleasant visit with Frank Sherman. Mrs. Alice iioyi, of l ilivcrsldc avenue. Norwalk. and her niece. Went down to New York on the steamer Favorite. this morning. nndvvill visit friends on Long island. Mrs. l‘lmrlcs l'l. licnison and daughter Ola. of Annapolis, Maryland, are visiting their uncle. James W. lloyt, South Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kctcham. of Brooklyn. will spend Sunday and Labor Day with Miss Jennie Guy, of l'nlon street. Miss Clara liyder. of Lyncs Pincers turned home today after a few days‘ visit with Miss Benedict, in lianbury. 'l‘he Misses Kate and Annie Farrell, of Worcester, Mara. are guests of Miss Kate Farrell, of Main street, Norwnllt. Mrs. Henry Honor and daughter Dolly. of New York,ore guests at Philip Mar- qnardt's, Fair street. Mrs. Robert Way, of Hartford, is visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Frances .1. Camp. East avenue. Willis 5. Selleck, of Union Park. will leave Norwalk tonight for Asbury Parkv The Adams Manufacturing compan’d 00 I week’s outing. Miss ll. Peitsr, of Bridgeport, formerly of Norwalk, accompanied by Miss B. Mar- quardt. of Fair street, will spend next week at Lake Warsmaug. George 1". Williams, of Naivark, N. J. will spend Labor Day with Mr. and Mn. 0. fl. Vosburg. Livingston place. Elbcl 0. Smith and family. of Pater— son, are visiting relatives at No. 11 Quin, lard avenue. Miss laviais Hoovllls, of New York, is the guest of South Norwalk relatives. George D. McKay, who has been a uni-m dent of Roswell: for several months, will mimic his former home in Brooklyn, WEShfiehofMadi. will visitiu item over ban IEXI 00M fiEiliiiBllIlS ‘ 1|le AND 0083!? 0' MBA! Iii IA“ MIMI. rises for a Unique Issue on llvevsids for later Osborn-launch tonnes at the Methodist claret-Inshore for [the Labor Day Picnic at halide-Jules and Iosloas. _ a Tasmania» sale at the last Ror- walk Mes by lrvingBmith. with whom itsmsofaewsforthlsoolumncan slsoheleft. One of Norwalk’s greatest attractions for Labor Day will be the picnic at Sea Side Place, which is being planned by the Ladies' Aid society of the East Avenue Metoodist Episcopal church, in the inter- eat of their subscription fund. The pro- gramme for the day is as follows: At 11 o’clock speeches appropriate to the ocean- ion will be made by Rev. Edward 0. Tree, Rev. Garrett Hauienbeck and Rev. A. .1. Smith. Dinner will be served from 12 to 1 o’clock. At 2 o’clock the much-talked- of baseball game between the married and single men of East Norwalk will take place. At 5 o’clock the prize boat race and bicycle race will occur, followed by wheel-barrow and other races. Supper will be served and fl. Admission to the grounds will be free. Plans are being made by Harrie More. house, of East Norwalk, for a handsome eight-room house to be built on Riverside avenue by Rufus Osborne. The, house will beof unique design. something en- tirely new in Norwalk, and the exterior will be entirely covered with shingles. A handsome ball will be a feature of the first floor, and there will bea fine billiard- room in the attic. The house will be heated by hot air, and will be handsomely finished up. The cost will be about $4,- 000. Rev. A. J. Smith, the pastor of the East Avenue Methodist Episcopalchurch, hav- ing returned from a vacation trip of three weeks, will occupy the pulpit at both ser- vices tomorrow. In the morning the sacrament will be followed by a half hour conacrecation meeting. In the evening the singing will be led by a chorus, , and the sermon will be followed bya short evangelistic service of praise and prayer. _ Arthur Brown,who amused himself and annoyed the trolley car crews, yesterday. by jumping on an oil the care while they were going at full speed, made himself at home at the residence of James Hoyt on First avenue, yesterday afternoon. He walked into the house and demanded forty cents, refusing to leave until the money was forth coming. The women folks were alone and were badly frighten- ed. "Brand New,” commanded by the follow- ing officers and crew. Captain. “My Land" Tobey; first mate. “Speckle" Tobey: second mate, "Buff" Tobey; stewird, “Poetic" Reeves: able bodied seamen, William Nash, Harry Newton and Mr. ileisan, loft Marvin's dock at 7:30 o‘clock for a three doys' cruise to Bowery Bay and other points of interest. Mrs. Sarah Penning, of Dunbury, is visiting her sister, M rs. Edward Warren. 11 Vanlnndt avenue. While playing a practice game of ball on the Seaside place grounds, last night; Frank L'ilommedieu had the misfortune to sprain his ankleand the member causes him considerable pain. Richard liinnd, employed in lum’ton‘s grocery store in South Norwulk, will start on his two weeks' vacation Tuesday, going to Portland, Maine. The Independent Social club held a meeting with .Et'l‘l'elf W. ’i‘ollcs, of East avenue, last night. Nothing of particular importance nucleon”.~ Mrs. E. Apell has accompanied Miss May llonner to her home in Jersey City Heights, and will remain a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ainsworth and ' son flurry, of Cottage avenue, are spend ing a few days in Port J offer-Hon Fred Fitch has returned to his home in Brooklyn, afternvlsit with his cousin, Charles Merritt, of Cottage avenue. Mrs. CatharinfilfidE has been appoint- ed exeoutrix of the estate of her husband, the late John McKay. Walter lloyt returned home last night from a two weeks' visit with his brother in New York. Robert Malling», of Riverside avenue, will enter the UniVerslty of New York, October 9%. James L’llommedlou sold William if. Gehrmann’s thirty-foot sharpie this morn' ing to a lilve Mile River man. Judas flab-oil's Court. Judge llubbell had three cases this morning. Richard Coilyer, for evading his fare on the Consolidated railroad, was fined U. with sentence suspended. Michael Reynolds. alahorer about forty years of age, was arrested for intoxication yesterday afternoon, and forfeited a born] this morning. A Hungarian who was so Why Constable [refund for breach of the peace, had his case continued until Monday We nouns. The use of the sums World’s Fair Q ”W“ 5.5:... ‘ Thursday night in The staunch and commodious yacht,‘ fruit ..... barium, Justice William afternoon, 0 , burglary. " V _ and the men were bound " ‘of $500 each. Constable.” them to Bridge rtjail.‘ In posesslon fthe men. the door of Postmaster E deuce. It isthought they In previous years he has taken the fair receipts, which amount V ' $1,000.. There is a "nest" of tramps it H shanty and cave near Stony Brush. the authorities should take mm oust them, and have the‘ habitation, 01m troyed. It is possible their inmates know more about the recent bu ‘ than anyone else in the village. LAMB nu noises: ' ”‘ new the Holiday Will be observed by lorwalk People. The entries for the bieyoleraooatohe run at the Labor Day picnic on the Nor7 walk Fair Grounds closed last night} The programme of sports is as follow» One- mile novice; two-mile open; halls mile, boys under sixteen yean, five—mile open, one-mile open: one hundred yards slow race. half— mile foot race; one hun- . dred yards barrel and sack race: one hun- , dred yards dash: blindfold flower pot con-V ‘ test; peg race: sixteen-pound hammer throwing; putting sixteentpouud shot; running high jump; standing high jump; , potato race. The Ridgefield and the Y. M. C. A. bull teams will pdiy on the fair grounds Labor Day afternoon. Monday the Favorite will makeau ex- , cursion to Coney Island, starting at 9 0 . o ’.clock The employee of M. J. Daly’ 3 Stamford cigar factory, of which W. A. Kellogg, Jr., of Norwalk, is manager, will have a“ ‘ outing at Nanvoo island Monday. Local " cigar makers will join the party. ' 'I‘ The Germauia Smugerbund will hold “I picnic at John Mohring' s place on Rotor: lllll, Labor Day, instead of Sunday." ‘ - . The Swiss society, of New York, will picnic at Roton Point Monday. Three hundred dinners will be served: The Norwalk post-office will close at 11 o'clock Monday for the rest of the day. WANTED. FURSISHED mom.suitablo for one or two gentlemen. So. 5 Concord alto-l» CLEANING and dyeing establishment. No. 4 Raymond street. Corner South street. on line of electric cars. South walk, Conn. We respectfull o-anlmvmoetotho citizens of South Nor-walk. rwalk audvlolap It}; that we established ourselves in your list, in the dyeing and cl his“ and are now prepared to doall allkfhlt‘ls of dull- ing and dyeing in the very best stvloaud luau- nor. Ladies" suits. dresses, either made up or rt, cloaks. capes. lnfants'ca rbons, fringes, piano. or an. mufflers scarfs, ties, kl glov lnldahuea also feathers cleaned and curled. arments dyed or cleaned and nufi tmanner. DESIRE. for cash, a nicely situalod lot. f central or a tractot three or more so ,. on line of trolley. Address. by letter 0 full parincularsJo ll Elizabeth siren. Foo Norwals. a27- 29m To purchase. A well- located house. all i.- rovumenir. for cash. Address. giflnll local on. price, etc. ., Loc a Box it. South ”Nor- Conn. ail-19 walk. llEnlllAHbE new house- on Gerardl’laos near West avenue. All modern in meats, terms reasonable. all!“ EDWIN ADAMS, or A. E. WWW to or ‘OUR room apartments. suitable for’ ‘ housekeeping.“ and lid floor. Swans 3,. " “ lathe" bulldlng. llallsli hrhted and ClgsrCo.. at Washington street lylflt . OUHE ofsls rooms. 17 Hamil It. to EDWIN NWW Washingtoh slreew y for two families. rent ”a mfifi noon! Arch»D Alilorwalk rent us. A. woo‘ moms. litatlonar wash to eievatomete Possesson at once- enry stream. resumi- 0N!WD.. stupor r.momh inquire oillce 0 HOUSE. No.71 Woodward am 0.91 South Main street. lower liner five OUNGo. No. it lasts orw POI! GALE. 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