' made a big fortune, was for years suf- r7 UNH ArrY RICH IIENT PEOPLE OF MODERATE MEANS AREI MUCH MORE CONTENT. l The Story of One Dian Who Built a. Large and Comniodious Vault. in ‘Vllich He Would Die and Eventually Accomplishl His Purpose. Millionaires are popula11y supposed to level in a constant iound of costlyl pleasuie; feeding on 1"i(h viands, and quafling fine wines; But the fact is, millionaires are not, as a rule, half so happy as people of moderate means, whose responsibilities and aspirations are limited. Mr. Philip Armour. of Chicago, can write a cheque for $5,000,000 as easily as he can order a dinner. But he was longcompelled by dyspepsia to forego all such luxuries as dinners and to nour- ish himself on bread and milk. Cruel irony! The man who has raised moun- tains of beef, mutton, and pork com- pelled to eschew all solid foods, and adopt the abstemious regimen of a vegetarian. Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, who founded the “New York World,” and thereby fering from total blindness, the result of overwork. Mr. John Mackay, the Silver King, is rich beyond the dreams of avarice. Does he live a life of sybaritic ease? Far from it. He is constantly worried about his bank, his mines, his cables and by harassing lawsuits and compli- cations. He is terribly anxious about his health, for, says he, “my health is my only real wealth.” To preserve that he lives like an athlete. Every mOrning he spends an hour with dumb- bells and Indian- clubs, then plunges into a cold bath and dresses himself, for he has no valet. .After bleakfasting on chops, toast, and a cup of tea, he takes the Elevated Railway. U" his oflice; for he keeps no carriage, but uses a train like any junior clerk. He lunches where he can; usually with friends, and then takes a long constitutional in Central Park. He dines quietly and abstemi- ously, and seldom goes to the theatre or opera. He carries his cares about with him wherever he goes; an easy mind and millions seldom go together. The brothers Rockefeller, who started on nothing, have amassed a fortune of many millions. But they do not lead a life of pleasure. Indeed, their lives resemble that of an ordi- nary city man, and the monotonous regularity of their movements trans- forms them into automatic money-mak- ing machines. ‘ Mr. Cornelius Vanderbilt is a man who does not appear to derive from his millions any particular happiness. He is not known to have any pursuit or hobby outside his business. He is mod- est to the point of bashfulness, never goes into society, has a horror of in- terviewers and purveyors of popular- ity, and never attends public dinners or other social functions. He is a member of a dozen clubs, but seldom visits any of them. In a word, he leads a quiet, unassuming existence which would weary many of his salaried em- ployes. M. Semama, a very wealthy man, re- cently committed suicide at Marseilles under extraordinary crcumstances. The proprietor of a villa in the Prado, he had converted his grounds into a veritable Eden. Rare fruits-and flow- ers were to be found at every season of the year in. the immense hothouses which he had constructed. He was a man of eccentric habits, and some time THE EVENING GAZETTE THE STORY OF A WAR VVIDOW. How “Miss Mary” Outwltted the North- ern Soldier to Save Her Baby. “What a dear little old maid!” said the Northern visitor, as the charming Southerner tripped down the garden walk, piim little skirts gently stirred- by the autumn breeze, shawl neatly folded over shoulders which had the I slope of the true Virginia aristocrat. dark hair banded beneath the close little bonnet—an ideal type of spinis teihood. Everyone laughed. “Miss Mary? An old maid? “’hy, she is the fiercest war widow in the whole Shenandoah Valley! She bit a, Union soldier’s arm clean through to the bone once. You must get her to tell you the story, it’s very interesting.” The story was in- erest‘ing—decidedly so. “You see,” said Miss Mary, bending down to pick an invisible thread from the spotless rag-carpet rug; “you see, there had been a good deal of trouble all along the valley because certain of our people were said to be giving signals by means of lights in the houses at night to the Confederate troops in the Blue Ridge heights. Sheri- dan was encamped all round us, and he had issued an order that any house showing a light after dark should be burned to the ground. It was a regu- lar curfew.” “What did you do?” murmured her hearer sympathetically. ‘ Mis Mary’s laugh was a delightful thing to hear. “Oh, it wasn’t pleasant, but we all stumbled to bed in the dark —those who didn’t go to sleep with the chickens. Well, one night just at midnight, a messenger rode 11p to our door with a note for me. It was a note from one of my relatives, telling me that my favorite aunt was dying. Of course, I had to read the letter, and, of course, I had to have a light for the purpose. I went up in the garret and lighted just one little candle”— ah, Miss Mary, what meant that odd gleam in your keen, dark eyes at the recollection?—“but it was seen, and early the next morning a regiment of soldiers filed into the yard, marched up on the gallery and into the kitchen and proceeded to turn the kitchen stove upside down, and so set fire to the house. My father expostulated with the Captain, showed the letter about my aunt, told him my mother was old and feeble and liable to die from the shock—it did kill her. Nothing availed, the house was ablaze in a dozen places, and the soldiers began ransacking everything.” “I Iushed fiantically upstairs and down, trying to secure the most valu- able things, our money—we hadn’t much—and the silver and jewelry. My two children were asleep on the third floor, taking their morning nap when the excitement began, my little girl of three years and my baby boy. My first thought of course had been for them, and the negro nurse was directed to take them to a place of safety. “I could see her in the distance, my little girl running about, so I took it for granted they were all right. But suddenly I had an inspiration—you know things are told you just as though a spirit spoke—I was dragging a small trunk out when the voice—it was nothing less, said ‘Go to your children.’ “I dropped the trunk, ran down to lthe quarters; there was the nurse, gthere was my little girl, but—there was no baby. ‘Law, Miss Mary,’ said the stupid black creature, wringing her hands and crying, ‘he was so heavy I couldn’t done tote ’em bofe.’ “I never stopped, I fairly flew back ago he had a large vault built in a cor— ner of the property, and furnished with a long arm-chair, a pair of candelabra,‘ and two big receptacles for coal, which were kept constantly filled, a quantity of wood being also deposited therein, while near at hand was a huge jar con- taining spirits of wine to be poured on the fires if they needed stimulating. .011 several occasions the millionaire had descended into this vault and had spent hours in meditation, the candela- bra having been pihviously lighted by his servant. Recently he returned to the spot, but he did not leave it alive. He had set fire to the coal and wood, and then seating himself in his arm- chair had quietly awaited the end. When his servant went back to the vault he found his master asphyxiated. M. Semama had always declared his intention to die there. Notwithstanding all these draw- backs, it is very probable that those who are wrestling with life on thirty shillings a week would be quite willing to t1y the experiment of living as mil- lionaires, if only for the sake of mak- ing the compalison! ENTOMBED IN ICE. Bodies Preserved for Years in Alpine Gla- ciers Come to Life Again. A skeleton has been found in one of the fissures of the Ademel'lo glacier, in the Southern ’l‘yrol, which is thought to be that of an American tourist ”of the name of Ruth, who disappeared in 1890. These fissures cleave glaciers at all angles, and it is very easy to slip into one of them. When once in, it is hardly possible to escape without help from above, and the warmth of the body melts the ice around, so that the victim slowly de— scends by the weight of his own body' into the depths of the glacier, and gen- erally starves to death. 011 looking into these fissures the most beautiful play of light in blue and green and rainbow colors is seen. But these are best enjoyed from the;safe vantage ground of the upper, outside world, rather than down in the depths and. close at hand. In some instances, it is said. bodies 1 have been preserved down in these fis- sures in the ice for years. Why is life like a 11‘1\v~(ourt’—~ 11‘ cause it is full of trials. .to the house; the nursery door was al- ieady in flames. On the stairs a big bully soldier barred the way. I tried to dodge past, but he caught me by the elbows—I’m not very big, you know— and held me out at arm’s length. “I couldn’t stop to argue, time was precious, I just ducked my head down, ibit at the fleshy part of his wrist and '—let my teeth meet. He dropped me wih an oath. I scampered past and ‘caught up my baby just in time. bedclothes were on fire. ” A flash of the old bitterness and storm stirred Miss Mary’s mobile fea- tures for a moment; then she leaned .back with her own musically Southern 'ripple of laughter. “Well, well, those days are past and my baby’s a father, ;and I’m a grandmother, and you, my dear, were invited to eat Sally Lun'n iand drink tea, which is a heap sight 1more polite than telling tales against the Yankees. Let’s go and have our supper. ”—New York Tribune. The English Trade in Toads. The present market price of toads is sixpence a dozen. ' 1 Of all the means of riding an in- fested garden of slugs and other pests there is nothing to touch a judicious regiment of toads. They will keep the worst garden clear of insect enemies for any length of time; and, in view of this, the toad trade has sprung up. At evening the toad—catchers set out: . and among the banks of streams and under hedgerows they find the little brown slug—killers, walking solemnly in straight lines, on the prowl for worms and beetles. The wily catcher lifts them one by one, and stows them ,in his sack: a111l.if he knows any- thing of the ways of wild things, he :will fill all his receptacles in an hour. Three or four dozen may be taken in an evening almost anywhere—even on Hempstead Heath. Florists and private people with large gardens buy the’ toads at six- ‘pence a "dozen—From Answers. His Compliment-s. ’ An Oklahoma editor expresses his thanks for a basket of oranges thus; “We have received a basket of oranges from our friend, Gus Bradley, for iwhich he will please accept our com- ,pliments, some of which are nearly ,six_ inches in 'diameter.”-—-Montreal AHerald. ' ' lieutenants of Company G, at Danbnry The Is Now Captain King. The election of 11 captain and 'two resulted in the selection of Vincent M. King, second lieutenant of" the com-‘ pany to the captaincy. Charles Lord was elected first lieutenant ”and William D. Nichols, second lieutenant. Both of the new lieutenants were formerly ser- geants. . For Children’ s Skin I acalp, and hair, nothing 1n the whole world is so cleansing, purifying, and beautifying as . CUTICURA SOAP pure: t and sweetest for toilet, bath, and nursery. For distressing facial eruptions, irritations of the scalp, dry, thin. and falling hair, red, rough hands, chafings, inflammations, and simple baby rashes and blemishes, it is wonderful. Sold .hroughout the world. Sale greater than the com bincd sales of all other skin soaps. l’or'rsi: Dnua Ax]! Cur-:11. (111111.. Solve Pro p..s Boston ,.8U “How to Purify 0nnd Benuiiyiy Baby' 8 Skin." free. NOTICE ._._._._.__——_ Notice is hereby given, that the mayor and Council of the Citv of N01- walk, (said Citv being a. municipal cor- poration existing under‘and by virtue of the laws of the State of Connecticut, and located within the County of Fair- field, in said State) will petition the General Assembly of said State of Con- necticut, at its regular session com- mencing on. the Wednesday following the first Monday of January, 1897, for the alteration of the charter of said The City of Norwalk, by the amendment of the same, as follows: To amend Section 21, by inserting after the word "he” and before the words “Said Council” in the third line on page 16, the followim.r words: “And in case of the death, resigna- tion, absence or inn 1 lity to act, of both the mayor and pre- mient of the Coun- cil, the Council shall elect from among its members a temporary chairman who shall possess all powers and perform all duties of the mayor until said mayor or president shall return, or until an- other is chosen or qualified in the place of said mayor, or in place of said prgsi dent of the council.” To amend Section 24, so that the same when amended, shall read as fol- lows: “Sec. 24. The mayor of said city shall not receive any salary or compensation for his services in excess of two hun— dred and fifty dollars per annum; nor shall any member of the Council re- ceive any salary or compensation 'for his services in excess of one hundred and twenty-five dollars per annum.” To amend Section 25, by striking out “a health officer.” To amend» Section 26, so that the same when amended shall read as follows: Sec. 26. The mayor and Council shall constitute a board of health of said city, and shall have and may exercise all pow- er and authority which they shall judge tion and spread of disease of any kind, and for the promotion and preservation of the health of the inhabitants of said city and may make and cause to be ex- ecuted all such orders for that purpose, as they may deem proper; they shall appoint a health board consisting of five reputable citizens of said city, three of whom shall be physicians. Said health board shall appoint from among its members, a. health t-flicer, whose duty it shall be to carry out all orders of said health board, and all ordinances of said city pertaining to health, when so directed by said health board. Said Council, or the mayor, or the health board, or the health officer when direc- ted by said health board, shall cause all filthy and putrid substances, or matter of any kind which they shall deem in- jurious to the health and cleanliness of the city, to be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of the land or matter may be, or upon or from which it. may arise or come; and for that pur- pose may enter upon or into all lands or buildings in said city; and the mayor shall issue a. warrant to the sheriff of said city to collect the expenses arising therefrom, of such owner or owners.” To amend section 23 by striking out. the remainder of said section after the words “city meeting” in the sixth line thereof, and adding in place thereof after said words "city meeting” the fol- lowing: “and shall lay a special tax upon the ramble estate within said city contain- ed in the assessment list last completed, to an amount sufficient to meet and pro- vide for any appropriation made prior to said meeting either by the Council or at any Special C1ty Meeting, at any time after the preceding Annual Meet- i112 , and the rates of taxes no fixed and determined, as aforesaid shall be final and conclusive for that. year, and the the first. day of October next preceding. Said taxes shall become due and pays- ble at. such time as such meeting shall direct. ” To amend section 35, by- striking out in the fourth and fifth linesliihereof the words, “when on duty.” ' ‘ To amend Section 39; in the fourth line on ., “whose duty it, ” and insert 111;- in place thereof as follows: ' “or shall appoint a commi tée of three disinterested freeholders' 0 said city, the duty of which committee when ap- pointed” Dated at the City if Norwalk, lDe- cember 1501,1896. By order of the Me yor and Council of said City.'. in the eighth line, On page 23,1he words. necessary and proper for. the preveu-. buildings upon which said substance or ’ lien thereby created shall date from ' by} , 111111112 0111. 'e 8, , the words. - ‘ The Home "or" Santa Claus. China Tea. Cups and Saucers, 100. to 98c. 40 inch Dress Goods, regular 300. ones, 15c. 15c. Tycoon Reps. for house dresses, 10c. - $1.25 Counterpane. 1 case of them, $1.001? 1 box Ladies’ Hosiery, 6 pairs in box, $1.48. PL LANKETS. Cotton Blankets, LGRAY AND WHITE, 48c. Wool Blankets, $1.85, $2.75 to $5.00. 5111115. MOREEN AND SATIN, 490. to 82,25. New Skirting in Fancy 8 Stripe, wool, very much like the old balmoral, $1.98 to $3. 50, a pattern. S11ks. $1.00 Black Figured Silk, 50c. $1.00 New Changeable Taffeta, 75c. $1.00 24 inch Fancy Silk, 75c. $1.25 Black Duchesse, 690. $1.00 Black Armure, 69c. $1.50 Black Duchesse, $1.00. Silver Ware. ‘ 501} Set Teaspoons, 98c. Set. 50 “ Knives, $1.98c. “ 5O “ Forks, $1.98. “ 25 " Ladies, 490. Soup Tureens, $8.98. Water Pitchers, $7.98. All warranted twenty years. TNT BOSTON STONE monwnnx, N. Y. fume, 442 Broadway. CHRISTMAS WEEK. Banks, Hulls, T111, Games. Sleds; Wagons, Mechanical Toys, DOLL CARRI‘AGES. &C. This is always a Great Week with us, we intend making this one of the greatest in for us to do now, is make our regular stock boom. Every'Department will speak for itself. Verily/this must be a grEat week. lH BOSTON STORE E11. Main—andWall Sis. IIE HAS A Full Hausa THIS 111113111133 CON N. our history, as all our Holiday Goods are selling better than we expected. The only thing Here you. are: - 15 doz. Wrappers, Flannelette and Percale, 25 per cent. 011'. $2 25 Feather Boas for $1.50. 1.98 Comfortables for $1.50. 1.25 Black Silk for 980. Christmas Aprons, 25c. and 49c; Bureau Scarfs 75c, 98c, 11) $1.49. PILLOW SHAMS, 98c, to $2.511. Dress Goods. $2. 00 Black Crepon $1. 25. $1 00 Crepon Serge, 52 inch for 69c. $1.25 Plaids for 750. 10 Dress Patterns in Black, impor tcd goods, 750. per yard. Lamps. Vase Lamps, 89c, to $11. 98. Banquet Lamps, $1.98 to $17.98. Clocks. Dresden China, $1.98, 2.25, 2.49, 2.98 and 3.25. Pictures. Photographs of fine Paintings, 49c, to $2. 98. Steel Engravings, 98c, to $3.15. Handkerchiefs, Underwear, Gloves and Hosiery. fl \ The Boston Store Will be Open Evenings Until Aafter Christmas. / EDWARD M. 1.0 onwoon. City Cleik. Is your plate glass or safe insured? Real Estate and General Insurance, A POINTERW; If not, call on me and I will write you a. policy in the Mutual Plate Glass and Safe Inshr- time Company. Glass will break and burglars use dynamite. In case- of F ire You, should be insured. A policy in the Reliance or 1‘ hiladelphia; Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New Hampshire oi Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific of New .York; Security of New Hampshire or Granite State 01 Ports‘ mouth will protect you against the fire fiend. W. er- Bwrnenom ROOM 1, GAZETTE BUILDINQ. it LOANS NEGO'TIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE. —————-C ORRES PONDEN CE S OLICI TED
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