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V 0L, XCV111.—No 19
NORWALK CONN., FRIDAY. MAY 13. 1898—12 PAGES.
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SAN JUAN
BOMBARDED.
SAMPSON’S ’BIG GUNS REDUCE
FORT MORRO T0 RUINS.
NINE WAR SHIPS TAKE PART.
SPAIN’S CAPE VERDE FLEET SAID TO
BE AT MARTINIQUE.
TROUBLE IN SPAIN’S CABINET.
San Juan Bombarded.
Washington, Way 13---
Secretary Long this morning
received fldrniral Sampson’s
report saying that his fleet horn—
harded San juan at daybreak
yesterday.
The fortifications were shell-
ed for three hours destroying
the batteries and several build-
ings in theicity.
One man was killed and
Seven wounded on the battle-
ship {New York.
None of the vessels in the
.flrnerican squadron were seri-
ously injured.
Report Confirmed.
London, Why) 13--Lloyd’s
Martinique agent confirms the 1
report that the Spanish Cape
Uerde fleet is at Fort de France.
.After That Spanish Fleet.
St. Thomas, c‘May 13—-o4d-
rniral San-zpson’s fleet left San
. juan early this moraine in
quest of the Spanish Cape
Der e fleet which is reportc d at
" Martinique. Should he find
the vessels there. a battle will
- probably take: place some time
to-day.
BRIEF WAR NEWS.
The American fleet, under Rear-
A dmiral Sampson, bombarded San Juan
de Porto Rico yesterday morning.
Nine warships arrived before San Juan
just at sunrise, and as a signal the
battleship Iowa fired the first shot,
which took effect. Then the battle.
ship Indiana opened fire.
In a few- minutes Morro Fort was
yeduced to a heap of ruins.
The fort made little effort to respond
and was silenced almost immediately.
Thousands of the population and the
foreign Consuls sought refuge in the
interior of the island.
Spanish sources report a fight at
Cieufuegos, in which landing parties
from four American warships were
repulsed after eight hours’ fighting.
Four members of the Spanish Cabinet
resigned. Sagasta will form a new
ministry this week.
The Navy Department received a dis-
patch from Admiral Dewey, who re-
ported the destruction of another Span-
ish warship and the blockade of Manila.
General Merritt accepted command
of the expedition to the Philippines.
General Miles was obliged to post—
pone his departure for Tampa.
The War-Revenue bill, as amended
by the Finance Committee, has been
reported to the Senate;
The 71st Regiment yesterday started
from Camp Black, at Hempstead, on
its journey to Tampa.
SPANISH MINISTERS RESIGN.
Admiral Berihejo, minister of marine,
and Count Xiquens, minister of public
works, are said to have resigned.
It is said that Senor Moret, secretary
for the colonies, and Senor Gullon,
1 foreign minister, have also resigned.
l The retiring ministers offered veri-
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ous excuses, such as illness and weari-
ness, for their withdrawal. Senor
Sagasta begged them to remain until
the indemnity bill had been passed;
but it is believed that the resignations
became definite.
THE SPANISH FLEET.
The Madrid correspondent of
London Daily Mail,”
on Thursday night, says:
“Admiral Bermejo admitted tonight
that the Cape Verde squadron is now
at Port-.de-France, on the west coast
of Martinique, French West Indies.”
“The
telegraphing late
THE STARS AND STRIPES
' , IN CUBA.
Ensign Williard, of the Machias, has
won the distinction of being the first
man to raise the American flag in
Cuba. His action was the result of an
attack made on a Spanish signal sta-
tion on Diana Key by the Maehias and
the Hudson, on Wednesday. The two
vessels shelled the station, reducing it
and forcing the signalmen to evacuate,
leaving behind them aquantity of arms
and ammunition, and some valuable
papers. '
Commander Merry of the Maehias
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then sent a boat’s crew ashore, and the
crew set fire to the blockhouse and a
number of rowboats. When the crew
reached the Key the Spanish flag was
flying from a mast, and Ensign Williard
promptly hauled it down and hoisted
the Stars and Stripes, while his men
cheered vigorously.
TOWN PARTLY DESTROYED.
It is now known that the American
boats made furious havoc with Cardenas
harbor and town. The captain of the
Hudson said: “I know we destroyed a
large part of their town near the
wharves, burned one of their gunboats
and, I think, destroyed two other tor-
pedo destroyels.
of shot, Shell and smoke and could not
tell accurately, but we saw one of thei1
boats on fire and sinking soon after the
action began. Then a large building
near the wharf—I think the barracks—
took fire and many other buildings
were soon burning. The Spanish had
masked batteries on all sides of us, hid-
den in bushes and behind houses. They
set a trap for us. As .‘esoon as we got
Within range of their batteries they
I think their
Our gun boats could
would move them. guns
were field pieces.
not get into the harbor to help us on
account of the shallow water.”
MESSAGE FROM DEWEY.
The Navy department has received
the following despatch from Admiral
Dewey, dated Hong Kong, May 1:2:
“There is little change in the situa-
tion since my last telegram. I am
transferring to transports steel breech-
loading rifles from sunken Spanish
men-of-war, also stores from arsenal in
my possession. I am maintaining a
strict blockade. Add Argos to list of
destroyed vessels. El Correo (reported
destroyed) probably El Cano.
“DE\\"I:1Y."
YALE MAKES CAPTURE.
The Spanish steamer Rita has been
captured by the United States auxili-
ary cruiser Yale.
The Rita sailed from Liverpool via
Corunna for Porto Rico on April 17. D
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Burglars at Sfratford.
The boldest burglary in the annals
of the good old town of Stratford was
perpetrated yesterday morning when
the large safe in the post office was
blown open by dynamite and the con-
tents successfully carried off by un-
known burglars. ‘
At 3.15 o’clock in the morning, resi-
dents from one end of the town to the
other were rudely awakened in the re-
port of an explosion. Quite a number
arose and investigated but could not
locate the source from which the noise
emanated. It was not until 7 o’clock
when Postmaster E. M. Wells arrived
at his office that the burglary was made
known.
In point of daring the crime was
nev er equalled in the town and the
town folk s w ill leaye no stone unturned
to bring the eliminuls to their just
reward. The amount of money taken
was but $5 and a few lose stamps,
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this City Advertise in THE GAZETTE.
We were in a vortex
--All the successful Merchants of"
MEMORIAL DAY.
A Meeting of the Committee
Appointed by the Mayors
A Sub-Committee Appointed to Make
Arrangenients.
I A meeting of the committees appoint-
ed by the Mayors of the Twin Cities
was held at the N orwalk Council rooms
last night.
Representatives of both the Norwalk
and South N orwalk Posts were present.
. The 00mmittees as previously stated
in these columns, were appointed to
take action in the matter of having a
celebration in addition to that given
by the G. A. R. Posts.
There was only about one-half of the
general committee present, but the
matter was fully discussed, the result
being the appointment of a sub-com-
mittee to make proper arrangements.
It was the sense of the committee as
in accord with the G. A. R. representa-
tion to arrange the exercises in such
manner that they would not conflict
with the earlier work of the G. A. R.
Post. ’ I
It was thought advisable to hold the
rally at the
armory in the afternoon, and thatia
proposed school children ’5
grand mass meeting, with well-known
local speakers and instrumental music,
be held at the same place in the
evening.
The sub committee appointed was
composed of B. S. Keith, W. F. Acton,
R. .I. Cutbill, D. P. Morrell and Fred-
erick Arnold, they to have full charge
of the engagement of speakers, music,
etc., and to report at a meeting of the
general committee to be held in South
Nor walk on the 20th.
Messrs. R. H. Golden and \1chol as
Martin were appointed a summittee on
finance.
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Royal Arcanum.
Last night was a great one in the
history of Sherman Council, Royal
Arcanum. It was a celebration of the
imitation of the one hundredth mem-
ber of the council. A large delegation
was present from the Stamford Coun-
cil. among whom was Mayor Bohann an
of that city; The occasion was replete
with pleasure. Refreshments were
served, speeches made, war topics
patriotically discussed. The good
work of the order also received its
share of attention.
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Bitten By a Jealous Horse.
An Italian named Genteile, employed
by Leo Donatell on Pacific street,
Stamford, was seriously bitten by a
horse last Tuesday night. In addition
to his usual animal, Genteile had an
extra horse in his s.able that night to
care for. In feeding them he tossed
hay t0 the strange horse, playfully
neglecting his own. The animal be-
came jealous and suddenly seized the
Italian in his teeth. inflicting a serious
wound. The flesh was badly torn, and
Dr. Treadway was called in to care for
the wounded man.
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His Leg Amputated.
John Kiel-nan, a young man about 28
years of age, was struck near Milford
by an express train yesterday noon,
and besides a fracture of the skull, was
otherwise maimed. His left leg was
mangled near the ankle, and amputa-
tion was necessary. The train took him
to Bridgeport, and the ambulance re-
moved him to the general hospital. It
isthought he has a chance for life.
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But little was learned concerning his
identity. but 11 is said that he belongs
in thatcity, is unmarried, and a coal
shoveler by occupation.
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Coming Home.
Rc\.and1\-l1s. F. W. Noxris have
vtmég for England and will sail
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left
f01 home ne.\t week.
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The Weather.
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Decreasing cloudiness, colder to»
night; Saturday fair weather.
DEATHS.
BROCIOUS- In B1idgepo1t. May 11
Luther S. BIOClOllS, aged 30 yeais.
COLLINS— In Bedding Ridge. May 8,
M15. Patrick Collins, aged 68 years.
DAILY—In Stamford May 9, Emma.
Hone. daughte1 of Ma1tha .I. and thc
late Thomas J. Dai- y, aged 14 yea1s.
DAV ENPORT— In Stamfo1d, May 10,
Ge01ge Davenpo1 t, aged 85 years.
ELLIOTT—In B11d0epo1t May 11,
Viola May, daughtet of James P. and
Ellen S. Elliott, aged 17 yeals.
FARRELL—In Bridgepmt, May 10
Joseph, son of Budget and the late
James Fa11ell, aged 14 veals.
GRINDLE— In Stamford, May 10, at
the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Edwa1 d Butter y, 19 Oak street.
GRISWOLD— In Bridgeport, May 11,
Waltei Ga1field Gliswold, youngest
son of Walter A. and Louise A. Gris-
wold, age 16 years.
GERMOND——In Danbury, Stony Hill
district. Mrs. Mary Ann Germond,
aged 80 years, 0 months and 11 days.
HOY’I‘.—.—In Danbury. May 6, Lucius
P. Hoyt, 1n 83d year of his age.
HAMLIN.—Iu Brooklield, May 7,
Orrin Hamlin, aged 87 years, 5 months ‘
and 13 days.
KENION. — At Danbury Hospital,
May 0, David Kenion, aged 51 years.
M’EWIN—In Stratford, May 1], Abi-
jah McEwin, aged 83 years.
O’DELL—vln Danbury, May 8. Anna,
wife of Clinton O‘Dell, aged :34 years,
2 mOnths and 21 days.
PECK—In Brookfield, May
W'. Peck. aged 84 years.
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BOSTON STORE!
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GREATEST STORE.
Warm Weather
is coming as surely as summer. Fore-
warned is forearmed. Prepare to run
the summer gauntlet in light attire.
Our stock of dress goods in every
variety of fabric and pattern throws
the door of choice wide open. There's
a difference even in first choices, and
now as always early buyers will skim
the cream. Look where you see the
most. and here’s your opportunity.
‘ 2.311s. imported lace organdies that
the city people ask 17c per v.d f01 and
sing a g1 eat song about them. 0111 pzice
this w.eek 10c.
Light Weight Crepon.
~14-1n. 'wide Black Crepons that we
and everybody else asked $1.50 per yd.,
this week $1.00 per yd.
(5 pieces of 46-in. wide Serge that
would be cheap at 09c per yd. We
have blue, green, red and black. We
shall run them this week at 50c.
30 odd pieces of all wool dress goods
that we sold all season for 500 per yd.
Some have only one dress, others have
two 01 'more. You can have your
choice this week at .250 per yd.
Our Tailor Made Suits.
Col. Cody (Buffalo Bill) speaking of
American women says they are the
best looking women on earth, and he
has been in every country on earth, he
says they have a smarter look than the
French 01- English women, and he
thinks that is owing to the style of
their dresses. The French woman is
all fluffy with trimmings, the English
woman is over dress and baggy, while
the American girl wears her tailor
made suit and looks bright and smart.
(1 beautiful broadcloth suits, jackets
lined with silk, skirts tucked to the
waist. $22.00 has'bcen the price, now
$10.00.
12 suits blouse waist-s. $13. .30.
20 suits square ’11 out jackets. $10. 00.
Our Dry Goods are well known all through the County.
the correctness‘of style Finish and Quality.
weave in Dress Goods, :1 new cut in Iackels 011 our counlers,
be the style, for we never put anything on ou1 counters unless we know that 1t1s the
vogue in Pails, London and Boston.
Corsets.
50 doz. Summer. Corsets. The fifty
c cnt kind. 380.
They are known 011 account of
If you see a new color of Ribbon. a new
you can safely say that is to
Spring Jackets.
’We have still a great variety, all
sires for fat or lean persons: $4.50 to
35 10. 00.
Babies’
Long and short coats, 080 to $13.00.
.Onr Lamp Display
Is a practic :1 handbook on light, full
enough to be unbeatable. We will.
not, we cannot be outshone. A clear,
bright and soft light from a handsome
and convenient lamp that, by its solid.
value and durability, will repay many
times its cost, is what wise housekeep-
ers look for and should secure. Search
and you’ll find lamps, from 98c to
$18.00 that will please.
For Men.
Two great bargains.
100 (107.. men’s unlaundried shirts,—
bodies made of Dwight anchor muslin,
1000 linen bosom continuous facings,
patented collar band—cut full sizes 14
to 16, a good fifty cents worth, while
the lot lasts, three for $1.00.
:30 doz. fancy percale dress shirts, one
pair separate link cuffs made to sell at
7:3c, exceptional value, each 50c.
Ladies Summer Vests.
100 doz. Egyptian ribbed vests cut
high neck and short sleeves, all sizes,
the regular 25c grade, each lZéc.
Hosiery.
(1'0 doz. ladies fine black and fancy
stockings, our entire stocks of the
nineteen cent kind, all at one price 12c.
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Wrappers.
10 doz. Wrappers at 7:3e each.
25 doz. Wrappers at 98c each.
Remember the wheel that we give
away Saturday night. Save your
duplic1te checks. It is the hand-
somest wheel in \Io1 walk. See it at
the d001 as you enter.
THE BOSTON STORE NORWALK.
Norwalk Chronicler