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There is no air scheme on the part of the
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BETHEL.
ROUND THE PUTNAM PARK.

Improvements are still going on at
Putnam Park. They have recently
moved the work shop that stood on the
Old Put Club grounds across the street
north of the pavilion, where workmen
are fitting it up for an ice house and
work shop. Keeper Delaney has built
large and substantial stone chimney
which adds much to the looks of the
building. Edgar Andrews, the genial
hustler of Bethel, has the contract of
moving the building.
A. H. Dimond of Bethel, who lately
purchased the Aaron Treadwell farm
near Putnam Park, has been making
some needed improvements, fitting up g
milk spring which will be a great CON-
venience in his large milk business.
Miss Nellie White of Bethel has been
stay log the last month at the Old Put
House, visiting her grandmother, Mrs
D. h. Cottrell.
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REDDING.
DEATH OF ABEL TICKER.

Abel fuckers former resident of Red
ding, died at the ZONE Of his sister, Mrs
Hardy, in New Haven, on Monday last.
Mr. Tucker was the son Of Joseph Tuck
er and a cousin of Floyd Tucker, Editor
of the Bridgeport Farmer. Two broth
ers Frank of Paterson N. Y, and George
B. Tucker of Esston and two sisters,
Mrs Hardy of New Haven and Mrs
Gould of Aspetuck survive him. He
was 81 years old and for many years
was trusted empioye of Adams Ex-
press Co.
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REV MR. HARGRAVE RESIGNS.

At the special parish meeting held last
Saturday afternoon in st Pauls Episco-
pal church, 30 take action on the call
looking to the severance of the pastoral
relations, Rev j. Thompson Hargrave
the rector, presented his resignation, tC
take immediate effect. The resignation
was accepted and it is said that Rev MI
Hargrave will receive his salary unit
next May.
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after the deg days and heavy rainfalls
OF the first part of the month.
WASHINGTON.
THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.


The Christmas services at the Congre- |
gational church will be held on Sunday |
evening The usual Christmas eve adj |
dress at the st Johns church, and the |
tree will be upon Holy Innocent night. |
At the Methodist church their holiday
festival will be on New Years.
F. North Clark is home from his fchool
in Norfolk 10: the holiday vacation.
Willis Nettleton is home from Storrs
agricultural school.
Mrs Carl Bader started, last Friday,
for her former home in Germany. Mr.
and Mrs Albert Gustafson keep the house
while she is away.
Mrs Louise Eugles has gone to Lake
wood, N. j., to spend the winter among
some old friends there.
The ventriloquist performance at the
Town hall was beld for two successive
nights, last week.
The Whist club met with A. G. Titus,
Thursday night, and fine time was en-
joyed. Mrs Titus goes this .week to
Washington, D. c., for a visit of month
with her brother there.
| The St Johns church Junior society of
Busy Bees rails ed $40 at their fair and
sale with supper a the hall on the green,
last week.
At the public installation Of the
Masons, last Friday evening, very
pleasant social was enjoyed afterward,
with coffee and refreshmeut, speeches,
recitations and the like.
Preparations are being made for the
observance of Christmas on the evening
of Saturday, the 18th, at Romford.
There will be singing and recitations by
the children. Several guests are ex.
pected. Rev Mr. Carter, it is hoped will
give an address.
The old stove at the Romtord school
7 house has been replaced by new one OF
: modern design. Now if the consolidated
r system would give the Romford school.
building new floor and new seats the
t additional comfort to teachers and
scholars would be appreciated.
: William Clark of Woodville has just
D received his first car load of feed at Rom
] ford, which is but the beginning of new
branch of business to be conducted in the
8 new addition to his store building ii
: Woodville.
Two very enjoyable plays were giver
at the Gunnery hall, last Friday evening
as the ending Of the school for thu
| Christmas holidays.
Misses Pearl Hollister and Lucy Net
Teton are home for the holidays.
A number Of friends Of Miss Mildred
= Clark gave her pleasant surprise, las
! Saturday evening, celebrating her 15tl
birthday.
Earle Seeley, who has been sick fol
some time, is out again.
!. Rev Mr. Carter and family have goI
/. to Bridgeport to spend Christmas.
Miss Amy Nettleton is home from M
Holyoke college for the holidays.
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MARKETABLE.

A NARROW ESCAPE FROM BEING BURNED
TO DEATH.
Joe Watson had the narrowest escape
of his life that he is ever likely to expert
ence, at the burning of the American
house in Greenfield, Mass, last Friday
night. Most luckily for all the guests,
the nephew of Mr. Mead, the proprietor.
returned late from party, only to find
the halls filled with smoke and flames
from the fire. which it seems originated
in the laundry, aud was then we'll ad-
vanced. But for his prompt action IN
alarming the sleepers, dreadful tragedy
would no doubt have ensued. Mr. Wat
son was one of the sound sleepers who
was only awakened by the crash of some
one kicking in his door. In a seco Id he
saw the danger, and grasping his satchel
and clothes, dashed through the sitting
clouds of smoke in the halls, just manag-
ing to reach the street before the flames
burst forth. But for the serious side of
the situation one might indulge in smile
at the idea of our stout friend dressing
on the sidewalk and then walking bare
foot for several squares in quest of shoe
shop, his foot coverings having been con-,
sumed in the general wreckage-but he
was nothing Disconnected by the occur.
renee, as many others were equally
tardy in rising, and consequently had to
perform an open air toilet. Mr. Watson
is to be congratulated on his lucky escape.
Your correspondent feels like adding
our word of praise to those already
doubtless showered on the managers of
the dance at Pavilion hall in New Pres
ton, last Friday. Many of our residents
attended and all unite in pronouncing the
affair a great social success, and in hop
ing that it may prove financial one.
The children of st Andrews Sunday
school are preparing a little entertain
ment for the celebration of Christmas.
The Village Improvement society met
at Sam Clark's on Saturday evening.
Mrs Kate White returned from her viz
it to Brooklyn on Monday of this week.
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HUNTINGTON.
WHITE HILLS.

The ladies connected with the church
are preparing children's luncheon and
Christmas tree to be held at Dea Drew's
house on Friday afternoon from to 6
O'Clock. An engagement has been made
with Santa Claus and it is expected that
he will be present and have some gifts
for the children. The parents and
friends of the children sre invited to be
present.
Sunday morning at the church 9
Christmas program will be given by the
children ard by special choir. The
church is being trimmed witt evergreen
and on Sunday will doubtless present 8
very attractive appearance.
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MASONIC AFFAIRS.

At the annual communication Of King
Solomon's lodge, No. Z, F. & A. M, held
Saturday evening, December Is, the fol-
lowing officers we're elected: George c.
Terrill, w. M; Thomas E. Galpin, S.
W.; George J. Wentsch, j. w; James
Huntington, treasurer; A. D. Warner,
secretary; Isaac Wentsch, S. D.; j. E.
Capewell, j. D.; Joseph b. Hall, S. S. ;
Egbert c. Smith, j. S.; w. S. Bruin,
tyler; Joseph Norton, trustee.
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Her grandmother Mrs Charles Griswold,
is quite i'll. DR. Richardson attends her.
f. @. Jordan has sold the Senior farm
to John Coldwater of Washington. He
will take possession March l.
David Westover's baby has been quite
i'll but is now convalescent. DR. Rich
ardson was the attending physician.
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WARREN.
A SILVER WEDDING,

The silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs Jus.
tus COnstock was celebrated at their
residence, The Stone House." Deem
Der 10. One hundred guests were pres
ent. The house was tastefully decorat-
ed with evergreens, and no pains were
spared to make the evening enjoyable.
Among the guests from out of town
were Mrs Henry Taylor and daughter
from Sharon, Mrs Emily Tallmadge
Sedgwick of Naugatuck, Mr. and Mrs
William Hall and daughter from Milton,
Miss Bessie Taylor of Washington, Mrs
Goslie, Mr. GOslie and Jennie G0slie of
Litchfield, and others. Many letters of
congratulatiOn we're received. The ia
bles we're beautifully laden with every
thing to tempt the appetite. William
Walton, who was "best man" % years
before, graced the head of the table with
his bride. Mr. and Mrs Comstock were
remembered with many beautiful gifts.
Most of the elderly people left at an
| early hour, while the younger ''tripped
the light fantastic toe" to the music of
violin and banjo till the small hours of
morning. The following is q partial list
of the wedding gifts: A silver tea set of
six pieces from members of Wichita
Grange; soup ladle from Mr. and Mrs O.
w. Hale, Akron, o.; silver pen holder,
Mr. and Mrs Tallmadge Swift, Hartford,
! two gold lined silver salts with spoon,
Mrs II. Swift and daughter, Eva, Hart
| IL
Toledo, Ohio; gold lined sugar shovel,
| Mrs B. Gilbert and daughter, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y; fancy case of nut picks
with crackers, j. Fl. Taylor, Watertown;
souvenir charm, Misses Curtiss, Phila-
delphis, Pa; butter dish, Mr. and Mrs
Rowland; solid silver napkin rings, Mr.
and Mrs Huth and son, Bridgeport; salt
and pepper shaker, Mr. aud Mrs Pew
tress, Bridgeport; set of fruit knives,
Mrs E. L. Kingman, Bridgeport; souve-
mir spoon, Mrs Vesta Abbott, New Mil
ford; nut picks, Mr. and Mrs N. W. Hull,
Woodville; solid silver tea spoons, Mrs
Ii. j. Taylor and daughter, Sharon :;
berry spoon, Mr. and Mrs Wedge; fancy
chair, Miss Goslee, Milton; cream spoon,
Mr. and Mrs John Chappins; butter
knife, Miss Laura, Patterson; sugar
spoon, Mr. and Mrs f. A. Curtiss; fancy
silver knife and fork, Mr. and Mrs VIII
liam Gilman; forks, Misses Calhone and
Sackett, sugar spoon, Miss Emma Car
ter; tablespoons, Mr. and Mrs s. e.
Tanner; sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs
Thompson; fruit plate, Mr. and Mrs An
| gevine; bonbon dish, Mr. and Mrs Mason
| Morrow; solid tablespoon, Mrs Marcia
| Carter, Beardstown, H.; silver coin,
1928, with several other things unmen-
toned.
The holiday vacation brings some of
our young people home: Miss Lucy
Curtiss from the Moody school at North
| field, Mass; John Angevine and Eben
Strong from the Gunnery. Washington;
Homer HOLSTER from Watertown is Wis
iting his many friends in town.
Mrs Sarah Guild and her son, James,
from Milton, were visiting relatives in
town, last week.
Our enterprising young merchant,
Henry Comstock, still continues to ship
apples to market.
Every one is glad to see the mud freeze
up and something like December weather
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BANTAM.
CHRISTMAS AT ST PAUL'S.

The Christmas services of st Paul's
church will be held on Sunday morning,
together with a celebration of the Holy
Communion. The Sunday school SER
vices will be held in the church Holy
Innocents eve, after which they will ad-
journ to the parish rooms where some
entertainment has been prepared.
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a Real Blood Remedy.

number of friends paid their respects to
her, among whom was Mrs Mary Clark,
whose age is about the same as Mrs AL
worlds and who has been lifelong
resident of this town. Your correspond
emit is sure that all who know these
worthy ladies will wish that their years
may round out into complete century.
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the residents of the Hollow to be present
and join In the service.
Fairfield County News
PLATTSVILLE.
AT LEES CHAPEL.

Next Sunday morning a Christmas
sermon will be given by the pastor.
The choir will also sing appropriate
hymn selections.
Also at the center street Methodist
church the same p'' gam will be ca.
ried out.
All the churches as far as we can
learn are to have Christmas entertain
ments.
The Christmas entertainment st Lees
chapel has been postponed until some
time after next week. 1t will be an
nounced at the church next SUI day
morning.
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Cancer
OF the Breast,

MIR. A. II. crausby, of 15s Kerr St.,
Memphis, Tenn, says that his wife
paid no attention to small lump which
appeared in her breast, but it soon de-
ve1oped into a cancer of the worst type,
and notwithstanding the treatment of
the best physicians, it continued to
spread and grow rapidly, eating two
holes in her breast. The doctors
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A SINGING SCHOOL STARTED.

The singing school which was organ
lied last week, under the leadership of
Mr. Skilton, bids fair to be pleasant al
successful feature of the winters enter
tainment. Mr. Skilton comes t. US with
the heartiest recommendations from ad-
joining towns where he has labored il
former winters.
The ladies of the Methodist church
gave a chicken pie supper Friday night,
which was well patronized as was shown
by the financial results; over $50 was
cleared. There was sale of fancy ar
ticles in connection with the supper.
j. S. Sparklin, principal of the school,
is spending his vacation in Maryland.
Miss Lena Morehouse has gone to
Woodbury. to spend Christmas with her
mother.
Miss Flora Hollister, who is well
known here in Bantam, was married a
short time since to Samuel Pond. Mr.
and Mrs George Clemmons attended the
Weuolng. 1ne young couple nave our
best wishes.
The Kings Daughters have a Christ
mas tree on Christmas eve in the Baptist
church. The Methodists have one the
preceding evening.
Miss Pearl Beeman is visiting former
residents of Bantam who are now resid-
ing in Waterbury, Mr. and Mrs Henry
KuntZ
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w EST MORRIS
Personal JoTTINGs.

Mics Myra Emmons of Bantam has
been employed the past week at Maple
Ridge, putting into practice the s. L.
TAYLOR system of dressmaking, which
she has been learning in New York city.
Hills thresher has been here dufing
the past week, doing work for ID. Gris.
void. q. e. Emmons and T. G. Jordan.
Miss Grace Griswold will close her
school December "A, for the holidays.
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NEW PRESTON,
AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.

The theme of Rev Evan Evans sermon
here last Sunday morning, was "Gifts
or Talents Bestowed from God" He
maintained all have some special gift or
talent. Having such, we should endeav-
or "to let our light sbine'' in whatever
way God has favored US, whether in ex-
hortation, or in giving, or in authority,
or in mercy. The sermon abounded in
interest and seemed to be closely follow
ed by the congregation present.
Seth Taylor, Jr., is employed as teach
er of the Lake district school during the
winter term.
Joseph Brinton of Falls Village
passed four days of last week in this Vi
entity as organ and piano agent; also Sc
curing some work as tuner. Mr. Brinton
has this year tuned 500 pianos besides
repairing and tuning several organs and
pipe organs. He represents IA piano
companies of the United States, so that
a selection may be made with him from
the best to cheaper grades; also agent
for the vocation organ.
Hor G. P. Lyman, F. S. Brown and D.
G. Granniss as spectators from New
Preston, attended the public installation
of officers of Rising Sun lodge, A. F. &
A. hi at Washington Depot, on Friday
evening Of last week.
Mai Walter Burnham passed last Fri
day in Bridgeport.
Mrs E. H. Beardsley also passed most
of last week with friends in Bridgeport
A. G. Caskey passed the two last days
of last week in New York and Long Is
land cities.
A largely attended dancing party oc
Cured at William McHan's on THURSDAY
evening Of last week.
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One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly.
That's what you want E. F. HawIey,
Newtown; S. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A.
B. Brakeman, Botsford; B. HHwley &
Co. SteDneY.
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NEARLY NINETY YEARS OF AGE.

Mrs Harriet Alvord, Familiarity known
to the residents of the town as Grandma
Alvord, celebrated her ssth birthday on
Wednesday afternoon, December Is.
Although the weather was Indictment, a
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MORRIS.
TO TIDE TIE CHURCH PAST THE REEFS,
RAPIDS AND ROCKS.

RAPIDS AND ROCKS.
The Loyal Helpers propose giving q
''pound social' at the chapel on Thurs
day evening, December 30. Admission
Zoe, or pound of anything of a dimes
value. Supper 15c-to children Zoe. The
proceeds are to be devoted to tidipg the
struggling church and society past the
reefs, rapids and rocks that beset, Janu-
airy /, into the smooth sailing Owe hope)
of 1898. All are invited to aid the ladies
In their good work.
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S o o II pronounced
her incurable. A
celebrated New York
specialist then treat
ed her, but she con-
tinued to grow worse
and when informed
that both her aunt
and grandmother had
died from cancer he
gave the case up as
hopeless.
Someone then re-
commended SIS.
=
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csUooEssoRuro W. G. BARTON q Coz
A FEW SPECIALS TO
BE REMEMBERED:

The II liz per cent discount on all Millinery
That we carry the most complete and Larg-
est Stock OF Ladies' and Children's fine Shoes
and Rubbers In town.
Also that nowhere In town can You buy as
good Gloves tor Men, Women and Children as
You can here. good Heavy, Warm, Leath'
err Glove tor men at 25c is one of the specials.
Another case OF those Blankets at 49c-
The Special Price on Taffeta and MORE Rib
bons one weekalonger.
Also that In Hosiery and Underwear we are
headquarters for Good Goods and Low Prices.
Flanneletto Night Robes for men or women.
about tho cost OF the material.
These are not all OF our many bargains. Our
store is full of the best goods bought at right
prices and viii be sold in the same way.
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and though little hope remained, she
begun it, and an improvement was no
ticed. The cancer commenced to heal and
when she had taken several bottles 1t
disappeared entirely, and although sew
era1 years have elapsed, not a sign of
the disease has ever returned.
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Followed by Heart Disease, Cured. by
DR.. MILES HEART CURE.

Mw R. @. @. SHUTS, OF Winterset, Iowa,
ISH inventor and manufacturer of
a - Shuts Safety Whiffletree Coupling,
writes of DR.. Miles Heart Cure 1.-TWO years
ago an attack of LaGrippe left me with
weak heart. 1 had run down in flesh to
mere skin and bone, could not sleep lying
down for smothering spells; frequent sharp
darting pains and palpitation caused a con-
slant fear of sudden death, nothing could
induce me to remain away from home over
night. My local physician prescribed DR..
Miles Heart Cure and in a few days l was
able to sleep well and the pains gradually
lessened, and finally ceased. reduced the
the doses. having gained fifteen pounds. and
am now feeling better in every way than
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have for years. y
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address.
DR.. MILES MEDICAL
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BRIDGEW AFTER.

ROLL OF HONOR AT THE GRAMMER
SCHOOL.
The grammer department Of the Gen.
ter school closed last week, showing the
following names on the roll Of honor :
Mabel Keller, Edith Bronson, Rebecca
Kyle, Mary Burgess, Kate Wooster,
Grace Pitcher, Belle Orr, Grover Allen,
Louis Livingston, Bessie Mallett, Willie
Schlotterbeck, Owen Burgess, Sadie, Tay-
lor, Edith McEslin, Beulah Pitcher.
AT ST MARKS
Services were held in st Marks on
Sunday, and it Is expected will continue
regularly through the winter. Special
Christmas service on Saturday at 1890.
am.
Miss s. E. Lyon closed the primary
department of the Center. school on Sat-
urday, 18th inst, for the holiday vaca-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs G. N. Hatch were in New
York City, last week.
Master Homer Goodsell of Woodbury.
has been guest of his uncle, A. Fl.
Gillette.
Will B. Lyon of Stepney is guest of
his aunt, Miss S. E. Lyon.
Miss Bessie Mallett is spending her
holiday vacation with her sister, Mrs
Frank Beach, at Long Hill.
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At the public installation Of tn
Masons, last Friday evening, yer.
pleasant social was enjoyed afterward
with coffee and refreshmeut, speeches
recitations and the like.
The Press., 1897-03-04
COVENTRY.
South Coventry.


 Attention is called to Tax Collector Browns notice.
 The one-hundredth anniversary of Mary Lyon's birth was observed at the Congre- gational church Sunday by a memorial service, Rev. B. F. Perkins giving re- view of her life and work, speaking from Matt. 20, last clause of 23d verse.
 Several of the teachers from this town attended the institute held at the normal school, Willimantic, Saturday.
 The ladies' association will meet with Mrs. Dell Kingsbury tomorrow after noon.
 Mrs. Dutton, who died in the north parish after long and distressing illness, was buried in this parish, all the expense of burial being paid by her grandchildren. Petitions are being circulated for H. P. Topliff and Geo. N. Phillips for the posi- tion of postmaster at this office. D. c. Eaton had second slight shock of paralysis Monday evening, which af- fected his vocal organs.
 Each child attending the Congrega- tional Sunday school during the year '96, who contributed his or her penny to the collection each Sunday, has received a nice present from the superintendent, Dea. Addison Kingsbury. The Kingsbury box shop at Williman- tic has been discontinued and the works removed to this place.
The Press., 1897-03-04
WTTI.IN NANTTC

Charles l.. Crane of the firm of Latham Crane < Co., contractors and builders, broke both bones in his rightleg Saturday morning about o'clock. He was at work at band saw machine v'ith the driving pull,y under the table near the floor. In some way his foot slipped and was caught in the belt and he was carried over the pulley, resulting in giving a twist to the leg which broke the bones. Workmen carried him to the drafting room. MT. Weldon was sum-.oned ard reduced the fracture, and latter in the day he was Mansfield.
 Two citizens, uncle and nephew, from Coventry visited Willimantic Tuesday and over indulged in beverages, About o'clock they had dispute in H. L. Hunt & Co.'S clothing store and went into the street to finish their fight. Captain Hill house soon appeared, but how to get them both to the station house puzzled him not little. The nephew was so full and thoroughly done up that he was all one man cOul1 nd0uI0. me uncl0 was HI clined to be billigerent and might make trouble enough to occupy all his attention The captain finally hit upon an expedient Taking the nephew by the arm he said te the uncle "Here. old man, give us 6 hand here and help get this fellow along. The uncle grabbed the other arm ant said, "Now come along quiet. told you that you would get into trouble, but you thought you could do the old man anc you found out your mistake, didn't you?' But when the captain took the uncle b! the arm and said, ''Now, old man, yol can go to the next cell" his face showed his disgust. There names were Jeoffery H. Gardner and Walter J. Lampheare and they were presented before the polic court Wednesnay morning. It was ther first experience in a police court. They were charged with breach of the peace and intoxication and both pleaded guilty Judge Bowen fined each of them $4 ant costs, which during the day was paid b. Gardner's brother. - HGrtford Coatrdnt.