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LYONS PLAINS.

PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.
 Mrs Eunice Merwin is spending this week with relatives in Southport.
 The largest number of people ever passed across the Plains, was on Monday, Labor day, both north to Putnam park and south to the :seashore.
 Mrs Caroline Crofut is very feeble and with her advanced age, is nUw suffering with chills and feyeE
 The infant daughter of Mir and Mrs H. McConkey Is convalescing.
 Martin Lyon returned from Brooklyn on Monday, where he has been guest of his coosin, Carl Andrews.
 Rev Alexander Hamilton went to New port on Monday. While there he will be the guest of his aunt, the Misses Hami1- ton.
 Mrs James A. Smith and son, Clar- ence, returned from two-weeks' trip to Asbury Park, much improved in health.
 Rev John H. Rlker Tasurned to Nor walk on Thursday.
 Albert Williams and MT Clark are camping on Coekenoes Island. Willie Davis was their guest over Sunday.
 Mrs John Williams and Master Doug lass. accompanied by Mrs H. J. White of Honesdale, Pa, spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Daniel Brown al Good Hill.
 Ms Hamilton entertained her brother,
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SHELTON, CONN.

gregational church, last Sunday, and at the same time their little girls were bsY- ilod.
 We regret to know that Maltby Leach is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Dr otaub is his physician.
 T, G. Briggs and wife of Bridgeport, spent few days in town, last week. Last week Wednesday was a pleasant day for the sunday school picnic. Over 100 were present.
 Miss Alice Wooleyy, whose home i= now in New York City. is spending a few days in toNu.
 The town had somethhg of mad dog scare, last week. At least one mad dog that bit two children, and perhaps an other dog was mad that bit man.
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Litchficld County News
BETHLEHEM.

C1NGREGATIONALC CHUHCH NOTES. Mrs Frederick Lynn was received tnro the Congregational church on Sunday or confession of faith. ] The lawn party on Wednesday after noon, on the grounds of Dea Bird Wa ] well attended and pleasant time is re ported. i Mrs iTowqrt seymour of Waterrovs is vi-j.jng her parents, 3tr d Mrs Rich ard Mag.e. Mr 1eymour game o.er stt- urJey ard spent Sundey. 1 J. A. Turr5ro ol B.ia5cro.. is ,a>vss- sing ja -own for s ~nrk as';t.ea Ih, l r4ctje- and Inc Men. Cashier cnr7I2s II. C!asl, Of the Derby National Bank is the gucst of Hon T, D Dayton.
 Mrs Carr Watson las iol, for .ril to Western pennsylvaaie aao4g reIatiye- and frieLds. : The suhj~ct for discussion at the meet ing of the Grange 0n Icnaay evening. was ,>Sound Money, How to get it and how to keep it, Rev E. r. Aver made , some very interesting remarks. Fall work has begun upon our public roads. ! George W. Perry aud Frank Stoughton were delegets to the republican state convention, last week.
 There will be an Illustrated lecture en- titled tue "P~ssion Play of Oberammer- gao" by rsof Timothy Drake, given in the Congregational church on Friday evening, September II. After meeting expenses, the proceeds will be divided equally among the three churches.
 Howard Peek of Derby was the guest of his uncle, Il. W. Peck, one day, last week.
 Miss Sarah Thompson is teaching in Watertown.
 Mrs Mallory and Miss Gertrude Kasson spent Sunday in town.
 Rev Charles Aver is having an outing in the north part of the state, l The fall term of school began on Mon day.
 George W. Peck has gone to a hospital in New York, to have his broken arm cared for.
 Mrs WOotten is not getting along as well as we could wish she might.
 Mr aud Mrs J. ". Smith were in Washington, with Mrs Smiths father, on Sunday. He has been very sick. He is thought to be a little better.
 Mss Sarah Thompson began schooLin the Gurnseytown, this week.
 Miss Perrin commenced her labors at teaching in the Kssson district, on Tues day.
 Charles Lynn~has been doing & good job cleaning up the old cemetery and placing posts in the wall to put on wire 
 in the place of the old boards.
 Read what A. c. Lake has to say about the Success, Jr., potato digger in the ad column.
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Milford cattle man, has been in town, this
Fairfield County News
BEDDING.

FAITHFUL WORKERS ACHIEVE SUCCESS.
 The fair given in Whiteheads hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening by the Faithful Workers of the Methodist church yielded about $l2O. The hall was tastefuIly decorated with flowers and bunting and was divided into booths representing the different days of the week, in which various articles both useful and ornamental were displayed for sale. There was a fishing pond, ice cream and cake and all the usual ac- cessories of church fair, On the whole in the enjoyment it afforded to tho.e present and it's financial success it may well be considered the eveut of the season.
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SHERMAN.
MISS wHEELER-MR JENNINGS.
beach.

MISS wHEELER-NfR JENNINGS.
 News came to us last week, of the marriage of Miss Grace Wheeler, former. ly of this town, to George Jennings oi Patterson, the ceremony taking place at the brides home in Danbury. Her many friends unite in wishing her much happiness in the future.
 AT TEE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
 Mir and Mrs Davis united with the Con,
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

The NeWtown young men who partici. pated in the bicycle run from Bridgeport to Roton Point and return were Arthur s, Hawley, Ernest Sanford, Harry Beers, Robert Butcher, John Pitzschler and Curtis Morris. The latter sustained two serious falls. On going down he broke his handle bars at South Norwalk, neces- sitating the securing of 8 new pair. On the return trip, when beyond Westport, he had bad fall, breaking the rim of one wheel.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Mrs Amelia Kirkland and Miss Bessie Weeks Of Bridgeport have been visiting Mrs Kirtland's brother, Philo Dimon, in Huntingtown.
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Mrs Eli Welton and Mra Charles Jes- rsup of Bridgewater paid visit, this week, to MT and Mrs Thomas Costello of Ham ovpr
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11
ARE YOU GOING TO PAINT THIS
 FALL?
367 Main Street,

We are tn" people {" buy >on paint "t "SW are NeI- r. if I,,,,rI :rlul ha,, better 4u~I- JrWrtt> white nal :}-4g r, pound. AIa~luy paste paints 6r round Whit.and all c,Ior- njNi with uarod costs less. Also Na-u, house paints in all coior~. strictly pure iu~ccI paint. No better paint made in all sized cans Wo .cu .uly CampbII X Th!ors pure Iin~eed oil, Special price in guI. lots Everything in painting In, d loN cash prices. "
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

The whole system is drained and undermined by indolent ulcers and open sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel salge speedily heals them, It is the best pile cure known. E. F. Hawley, New town; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford B. Hawley < O., stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

William Tomlin has been quite serious ly i'll with an asthmatic trouble and con- fined to the bed.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11
FRIDAY, SEPT. Il. 1896
Town TOplc8.
FAIR JOTTTNq3.

THE RAILROAD RATES FOR THE FAIR.
 The Consolidated road is to sell excur- sion tickets, including admission to the fair. from various points at the following
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6 H Q OL AHoHS

lr, here in abundance and you'll fnd this showing comprises thc right >5rt, at the right prices
 Marrow Shoes and broad Shoes, light, heavy and medium weight Shoes; made ny shocmakers, made of leather. made to wear.
 Prices ~sus at 73. for Boys and Girls Shoes aud 70 a~ Liyh as thp reasonable point.
 For Children of fewer years they begin at 33r and end at ST.
 2,g-Fond parents are extended an invitation to visit tbi~ popular department of our store when in town
 Many rare bargains remain in the Damagcd-by- water Shoes and Boots which should merit your at trutiou
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Charles Tnrkington of East Morris has been at Jerohae Nichols for { week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Dr .. A Benedict Of Bridgeport has been spending part Of her vacation with
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Mr and Mrs John Hastings of Hawley- vile are the happy parents of daugh- ter, born last week.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Henry Fancher of Hawleyville passed Saturday and Sunday with his parents at Fairfield Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Mrs W. c. Johnson was appointed & delegate from Pootatuck Grange to at tend the dedication of girls cottage at Storr's Agricultural college, which took place on Tuesday of this week. She left on Monday afternoon for Storrs. to be in attendance and represent the local Grange
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

"Boys will be boys," but you can't af- ford to lose any of them. Be ready for the green apple season by having De- Witt's Collie and Cholera cure in the house. E. F. Hawley, Newtown; S. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford B. Hawley < O., ,Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

There was delightful gathering, La bDr day, on the grounds of M. s. Otis. The tables were set on the lawn, and the afternoon was pleasantly passed, Among those'present were Air and Mrs Angus. tus Peck, Mr and Mrs c. B. Taylor, Mir and Mrs w. II. Hubben, MT and Mrs Carlos D. Stillson, MT and Mrs M. s. Otis, Mrs John Stillson. Mrs Polly Fay Tor, Mrs I. Harrison Camp, Misses Jessie and Mabel Taylor, Miss Marion Camp, Miss May Bayette and Messrs Howard Peck and J. F. Gillette.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Mir Tivermoro, of New York, from Fiji day until Monday.
 Miss Charlotte M. Hamilton fs one of the victims of malaria.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

THh BrILpGNGs Ar THE FAIR GROUNDS.
 The buildings a the fair grounds are fast nearing completion. Carpenter G A. Northrop has the contract for build the fence ahclusing the grounds. It will be an eight foot fence and nearly three quarters of mile in length.
 The medals for the local bicycle races will be pu exhibition at R. II. Beers < Co.'s ~toro. The silver cup for the open race will be exhibited in New Haven, Danbucy and Bridgeport.
 The 1rottiug and bicycle entries will close positively September 2l All those expecting to enter will please bear this in mind
 Entry blanks fur the bicycle races can be obtained by addressing the secretary.
 Any one wi2hing to subscribe to any of the new issue of stock will please advise the secretary to that effect. A good share of it is already sold and t seems to be 4uIto ln demand.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Miss Carrie Skidmare of Bridgeport is a guest at William BoCsfOrd's.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Mrs Albert W. Peck was in Montreal, last week, attending the wedding of her son, pr Charles H. Peck, of New York.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

The Proctor family, who have been abroad for two years, sail on October l2 for New York. They were in Paris when last heard from
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Miss Jennie shepard of HOlyoke, Mass. passed Saturday and Sunday with friends in Newtown and South Britain. She re- turned to Massachusetts on Monday, ac- companied by Miss M. E. Smith.
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Charles Couch, the well known New
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Bertie W. Peck Of Boston is spending his vacation at his home at Elmshade.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11
DODGIVCToWN AND V1CIaIVY.

 
 Mrs Peters and children of Brooklyn, who have been spending several weeks at Mrs J. w Behn's, returned home, Monday,
 Nearly all the city boardera who have heen boarding in Ithis vicinity have re turned to the city.
 Miss Emma T.. Ferry has resumed her school duties at the Bethel high school.
 The Do-aat family held picnic at Taunton lake, Monday.
 The Flat swamp school opened, Tues day, September ~,wlth Miss Nellie White head IS teacher,
 dra T.. 4, Bcardsley, who has been at Lake Pleasant, Mas, ha. returned home, l George H, Jennings, child three years old, diod on Saturday last st the home Of it's grandmother, Mrs Caroline Jennings. The funeral was attended or Tuesday, Ray 0. W. Barker officiating. The funeral was in Lands End cemetery. The boys mother, Mrs Mary Jennings, lives in New York. His father is dead, Miss Mary A, Costello of Berkshire and Miss Nora F. Costello of Hanover have visited friends in Bridgeport, the past week.
 Miss Jennie Shepard of Holyoke, Mass, passed Saturday and Sunday with friends in Newtown and South Britain. She re- turned to Massachusetts on Monday, ac, companied by Miss M. k. Smith.
 Mrs John Mulvihill and Miss Kate Me Mahon ot Woodmont are guests of Mir and Mrs Thomas Costello of Hanover.
 We are pleased to report that the teach CTS and officers social held at the home of Mir and Mrs George c. Stahl, on Fri day evening, the 14;h, was an occasion of interest and profit. Sixty-seven of our people came together and spent the even ing in social intercourse and everybody seemed to be happy. The-music of the orchestra was most delightful. The SC lection read by MT Devin was full of good points, and the solo sung by Miss Demuth was beautiful. MT and Mrs Stahl are capital entertainers, and Baby George" came in for good share of at- tentiOn from everybody who could get their hands on him. We were glad to see the teachers talking about their work as they were gathered in little groups around the room. We certainly thank all who had anything to do in making the evening a success, and especially our host and hostess in opening their beauti- full home to us.--[The Helper, 8 paper published in the interest of the Washing ton Street Congregational church, Tole- do, o.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11
OPENING OF TIE HILL AcADEatr,

OPENING OF TIE HILL ACADE0IY.
 The Hill Academy will reopen on Tuesday, September l5, in charge of w. c. James of Bayonne, N. '. He comes highly recommended as man of character and ability, and we hope that the scnooI will have 8 successful year. The trustees have reduced the rate of tuition from 40 to 3oc per week. COME FORWARD TO THE CAPTAINS
 OFFICE.
 The new Park road, being now nearly completed, those who have not yet paid their subscriptions will please come for ward and pay the same without delay.
 While John Hanna, formerly ot Bethel, but now of Greenwich, was pass ing the house of c. F, Banks of umpa- waugh he shot and nearly killed a dog belonging to Mir Banks. The animal WAS a valuable one and great fagorite of the family. A warrant was procured and given Sheriff Powers of Ridgefeld to serve. Justice Nickerson will try the case if the prisoner is arrested.
 Most of the schools reopened on Tues day. Earnest Sanford will teach in the Foundry district. sThe other schools will be taught by the same teachers as last year.
 Most of the summer boarders have de- parted for their city homes.
 On Monday evening members of the Methodist choir met at the home of Walter Edmond to bid adieu to the Misses Ayers who took their departure the next day for their home in Brooklyn. Their services in the choir and their presence in the social gatherings of the church will be greatly missed.
 C.F. Banks drives a horse which is 36 years old and still capable of making pretty good time on the road,
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Mrs Burdett of Conway, Mass, is the guest of Mir and Mrs John B. Wheeler.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Alexander Troup, editor of The New Haven Union, passed Sunday in town, the guest of Ex-Senator Houlihan at the Grand Central.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

The residence of Elmer Faircbild is bright in new dress of paint. Painter John X. Nash IS the artist.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Two >aildran of Albert Buell. of ITaw IcyyilIa are I! with the humps
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11
OUR NEWSTOVES AREONHAND FOR THEFALL TRADE!

We have this year a great variety for both wood and coal. Among the lot are large sheet iron stoves tor burning chunks that will take in wood 27 in. long. Large feed door and top opens.
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11
Robert N. Peck and family If New Britain, are guests at Elmahade.

The Hawleyviln railroad station has been vastly improved, as the result of the recent changes. Agent James and hi- assistsnts are now quagtered in 8 light and airy room at the east end of the sta- tion, enabling him to handle the work to better advantage.
 The mAin attraction at HawIeyville, this sommcr, has been the nicely kept grounds Of A. G, Baker, the Hawleyville furniture man. The grounds in front Of his furniture emporium have been kept smoothly shaven, with beds of sweet peas and other flowers in bloom. 31r Ba- ker has been 8 village improvement soci- ety unto the people of Hawleyville,
The Newtown bee., 1896-09-11

Miss Mary 4. Costello of Berkshire and Miss Nora F. Costello of Hanover have visited friends in Bridgeport, the past week.
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Mrs John Mulvihiu and Miss Kate Me- Mahon ot Woodmont are guests of Mir and Mrs Thomas Costello of Hanover.
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Harry T.amberton of Brooklyn has been a guest at the home of Ex-Senat0r Wii- liam N. NOrthrop,
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Mrs Charles H. NorLhrop and daugh- ter, Eleanore, are visiting in Brooklyn.
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her sister, Mrs Jerome Morgan, in Elp. wood.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
STATES HIS POSITION

Thacher Is Against Free Silver But VIII
Support Bryan.
ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 21-By max
ing an official statement of his position
upon the financial question and by de-
claring in that statement that he is un-
alterably for gold, John Boyd Thatcher,
Democratic nominee for governor, Gre
ates one of the most curious situations
ever known in politics in this state.
The Statements was addressed to the
chairman Of the state committee. It is
believed that this course is approved
by Senator Hill, William F. Sheehan
and others not in attendance at the
state convention and is intended to try
and fend off any nomination of Sec
ond Democratic ticket at Brooklyn and
enforce fight at the polls upon state
issues leaving the national ticket out of
the question Mr.. Thatcher declares
that he is against free silver but will
vote for Bryan and Sewall for regular
ity and fight the campaign Oh state is
sues only .~
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
senses OF Smell and Taste In Fishes.

The senses of smell and taste appear
to be we'll developed in the great major
ity OF the fish species. Tobacco thrown
overheard from vessels is often seized
by mackerel and halibut, but is imme-
diately rejected. Nearly all varieties Of
fish, and more especially the ground
swimmers, have a choice of food. Hall
but and cod are attracted a great dis
tance by certain kinds of bait. Herring,
when fresh and in good condition, are
splendid bait for cod, but are Of no use
whatever if they have become stale from
long keeping. Catfish, buffalo and one
or two varieties Of the bass will bite
bacon when they will pay no attention
whatever to the luscious angleworm.
The above and other facts which coulu
easily be cited in proof have caused fish
ermen and scientists to come to the con-
clusion that the senses Of smell and taste
are both remarkably developed among
the finny tribe. st. Louis Republic.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
6N0l RS GUESS .

kAs ONO Cor e 20 =,
kinley's rss'ba M jorit
ATHEEs 81 Sept. q General Grus-
svenor has given out.a table of eliminates
Sof the probable result Of the presiden-
.tial election al the request 81 certain
members of the ii the East. He
said
s'Thes New Eng Iand states, with SO
electoral votes will 20 tO McKinley "a
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
AS TO WATERS.
The Frenchman's Politeness and the Ne.
gross Aptness In Table Service. 4

The Frenchman's Politeness and the Ne
gro's Aptness In Table Service.
The recent discussion of the subject
Of tips to BARRIERS occasioned great
many talks about tips to walters and
led 70 many disputes as to the relative
proficiency of walters of different ma
tionalities. In one of these, wherein the
chief disputants were arguing the re-
spective merits Of the negro, who was
declared to be always beforehand of
diners wants, and the Frenchman,
whose politeness was particularly COM
mended, the statement was made that
one could even forgive bad service in a
French waiter because of his ceaseless
efforts to be nice and to convey the i'm
preston that his one desire in life was
to serve commercially his patron of tho
moment, though the meat be toughsas
tensile jujube. It was commended that
the Frenchman was SO accurate judge
OF human nature that in spite Of the
carelessness Of the cook or the DOOR
quality of the fare he made sure of his
tip by giving some nice tidbit toward
the end of the meal and intensifying
his politeness concomitantly.
willingly leave a small gratuity, -
said his supporter, for the sake of re-
ceiving attention that approaches pri-
vate service. dislike to have things
slapped down before me With the indie.
pendent slap of a sovereign American
citizen. The dishes may be more sub
stantial that are put down by the SNUG
white native or the negro, but would
rather do with less victuals and have
the service of the attentive Frenchman,
with his sir and If you please. ''
I would rather" said his vis-a-vis,
have less food and less politeness, too,
than suffer the attentions of your French
waiter, whose dizziness, find, permits
him to dump plate of soup in your
lap in order apparently to give him OPP
portunity to say Excuse me. New
York Sun. --'F
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
ypEn TIE kFslsIEnl

o4eoG - z111eo1l
They werB coming swsy from. til
ztheater and they fell to discussing tie
zyoun8 cdupl6 who sat il s0 them
hey an6 evidently married, & said
the girl il the, Persian waist 81 noticed
that they idliidn Il exchange . word while
the curtain was d ''ss
s Nonsense; they no merely en-,
gagged. '' raid the girl ii the black gown.
sfs.'I heard him tell her that No did not
consider the lsaidii Ind even Iret 4.
erhaEls they ara merely brother and
sister S sueEgesteds the yOung man of the
party. s.s75s
No; they vRerer' Il I, = said the girl II
the Persian waist 3 he'd have gone out
between the acts If he was only her
brother, while an engaged man wouldn't
want to leave her, and g sas
A newly married man would moi
dare to. - broke in the. girl in the black
gown.
She took of her hat as soon as she
came in,' remarked the young man
That lookssas f she was married and
IN the habit Of consu ltting the feelings
Of some one else. = ID ~.
Or that they were notreally engaged
yet and she wanted to show him how
considerable she could be, = said the girl
in the black gown.
Or that she was; merely conscious Of
having pretty hair said the girl in the
Persian waist. Will you wager box
Of chocolates that they are not mar
ried?'' .s
I-Pd rather you ladies would settle
it between you,'' said the young man
hastily. You have so much more in
sight in such matters, you know
&. There they come now,'' said the
girl in the Persian waist. '.Let as no
tice what they do, and perhaps we can
decide. If they are merely friends, they
will stop; for cream, soda and''-
IF they are engaged, she will tell
him how hungry she is, and they will
stop for supper, said the young man
bitterly. z-z. I'LL. s,... i.
while, if they are married., went
on the girl in the Persian waist, che
there, what did I tell ycu?''
The couple paused before a.cigar shop,
and he went in, while she waited at the
door. liz. =.
you We're right, - said the girl in
the black gown; they are married. p
Chicago Times-Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
Against Bucketshops.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 21.-The post
Office department has issued an order
prohibiting the use of the mails to the
bucketshop operators Of Chicago. The
order was issued on the report of an in
spector, who states that nearly all the
persons named have been indicted BY
the grand jury in Chicago. There are
about 60 firms and persons against
whom the order has been issued.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1896-09-23
Baseball Player Suicides.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, Sept 22.-Ed
Crane, once a noted pitcher of the New
York ball team, committed suicide at
Congress Hall hotel by taking a dose
of choral. Crane had been playing in
hard luck of late years and was penni-
less and respondent. He was 80 years
Of age. A widow and one child sur
ViVe him. = 7>%t t>'1..= 81 B. Il