Founded in 1800.] VOL. Xevnr—No 25 .1 n Entertaining and I nstmctive Home Journal, ESpecially Devoted to Local .News and Interests. NORWALK CONN. FRIDAY. JUNE 24, 1898—12 PAGES.‘ PRICE Two CENTS HIT BY SHELL. THE TEXAS HAS ONE OF HER "CREW KILLED AND SIX OTHERS WOUNDED. TROOPS ALL LANDED. THE SPANIARDS WILL MAKE A STRONG STAND AT SANTIAGO.“ A BIG BATTLE SOON. PORT ANTONIO, J AMAICA', June 24— The landing of troops without "opposi- tion Wednesday morning indicates that the Spanish military authorities are concentrating all their strength for de- fence at Santiago proper. A half~hour’s vigorous shelling from Jaragua for five miles west along the road toward santiago cleared the way, but it was little more than a spectacle, because it was so one-sided. The Spanish forces could net have withstood the fire.. They would have been mowed down. > When the landing was made at J ara- gua the village was deserted. Every- thing was quickly taken possession of by the American troops from the shore to the slopes of the Alters Mountains. ' ' Admiral Sampson came up in his flag-ship, the New York, after the hills had been shelled, and conferred with General Shafter about future movements. The headquarters camp will be established here until stores can be landed, as the soldiers have only three days’ rations. Then a prompt movement Will be made against Santiago. The indications are that-the siege guns and heavy artillery can be trans- ported along the road without serious inconvenience. The engineer corps was among the first to land, and is al- ready at work. Definite knowledge seems to be lack- ing as to whether Cervera has been able to take many of the guns from his ships in the harbor and mount them on the heights commanding the city. Rec- onnoitring during the next few 'days will establish this and other points. The insurgent co- -operation has not so far been much help to the Army. The transports can leave here for , Tampa in two days. General Shafter had the Cubans make a demonstration against Mata- moras and the western outposts wzth the idea of drawing out the Spaniards in force. While the demonstration failed to accomplish what General Shafter desired, it resulted in a fine piece of work by the Texas. The Texas, unaided, silenced and apparently destroyed a battery which all the ships in Commodore Schley’s division of the fleet had twice fiercely bombarded without result. Steaming in so close that she almost touched the shore, the battle-ship took Socapa battery on-the flank, pouring into it 135 G-inch and 12-inch shells. The Spanish forces that had been driven from Matamoras field batteries now fled from Socapa. Officers of the Vesuvius, which lay opposite the Texas’ target, say the marksmanship of the battle-ship’s gun- ners was the finest of the war. Ad- miral Sampson was delighted with the work when Captain Philip told him, “We have destroyed them.” The Texas was struck by a single shell, which killed one man and wound- ed six others. KILLED. F. R. Blakeley, an apprentice, class, of Newport. WOUNDED. R. Russell, apprentice, Philadelphia, Pa. ‘ l ‘ W. J. Simonson, seaman, New York. first H. A. Gee, apprentice, Philadelphia. J. E. Livery, landsman, Norfolk, Va. G. F. Mullen, apprentice, New York. A. F. Soogvist. seaman, New York. Russell is very seriously wounded. The Others will all recover. The shot which struck the Texas was about the first fired before the Span- iards abandoned the battery under the heavy and accurate fire of the Texas. ‘ The shell entered the battle ship twenty feet abaft the stem at a, point on the side about‘ three feet below the main deck line. It cut a. jagged round hole, from measurements of which it is deduced that the size of the projectile 4 south ‘ Greely from Lieutenant—Colonel Allen. 4 fell. was six and one-half inches. Oddly enough, after striking the first obstruction, it failed to explode, pass- ing through a hawser reel and then cutting in two a heavy iron stanchion in the centre line of the berth deck, leaving its upper and lower part intact. Here the explosion occurred. Stand- ing around at quarters, but not in aetion, were the crews of two six- pounders located in the forward com- partment of the berth deck. Blakeley stood by a chain stopper about two feet distant. He was torn to pieces Pieces of the shell all directions, wounding the others. Part of the shell struck the star- board plates, causing a trifling bulge outward. The compartment was filled with smoke, and the fire hose was or- ;w in dered into use to extinguish the flames. Other shells exploded near the Texas. Ensign Anderson, second in command of the port turret, says a shell exploded ten yards away on the water, filling the turret with smoke. Firing on board the Texas fined to the port battery. W315 COD- ALL TROOPS SAFELY LANDED. WASHINGTON, June 24.——The only positive news coming to the War De- partment from Cuba was a dispatch to General Miles from one of his staff offi- cers and a brief dispatch to General 5 General Miles’s dispatch stated that the landing of troops had been com- pleted without any casualties save to one Cuban soldier, who had his arm in- jured by the bursting of a shell. The troops of Garcia and Rabi, about 5, 700 in number, had met the American forces with enthusiastic greetings. Stress was laid upon the po‘mi‘rthat * the Cubans-were well armed and well disciplined. General Garcia was con- fident that his forces would be swelled to ten thousand men as soo’n as Santiago About the only need among the Cubans was shoes and quinine. The dispatch to General Greely merely stated that progress was being made in connec ing the mil1tary forces directly with the War Department. BRIEF WAR NEWS. Hard fighting went on on all sidesof Santiago Wednesday night. Partpf General Shafter’s army was landed west of the main point of disem. barkation and has joined Cubans ad- ‘ vancing on Santiago. The battleship Texas destroyed a battery at Santiago that had twice before been bombarded. President McKinley will soon issue-a proclamation declaring Batabano and the ports of the Isle Of Pines to be to be blockadcd. Madrid received reports of a naval battle at San Juan in which one Span- iard was killed and three wounded. Camara’ s fleet was sight ed off Pan- tellarin Island last Tuesday, still pro- ceeding in the direction of Suez. Most of the regulars under General Shafter will be attached to :General Miles’ army for the invasion of Porto Rico after Santiago de Cuba has fallen. The War Department received ad- vices from Cuba to the effect that all the troops of the army of invasion had landed safely. Madrid dispatches Ti-Om; Cuba state that the Spaniards made an attack on the Ame1 1can forces landing at B Liquri and were lepulsed by the 1n vade1 s. A force of sixneen hundi ed men sail-‘i ed f1 om Newp01 tNews on :the conve1 ted; cruiser Yale for the Cuban coast to re- inforce the first army of invasion under.“ General Shafter; the Haryard will not" follow until next week. -—————<o.o>——-————— Calling on Old Friends. M. MeGinnis, of Jackson, Tenn., is visiting his daughter, Miss Kate Arm- strong, on Belden avenuefi Yesterday he attended the man iage of his daughr. ter, Miss Lizzie Armstrong, to Thomas _ Carter, at Bridgeport, the ceremony being performed by Father O’Brien, th the Church of the Sacred Heart , Mr. McGinnis was, during the? 6’0 s,a resident of New Canaan, and did service in the War of the Ref" since which time he has resided}: n. the -f scalps. ' fdrd. «WAS DEMENT‘EO. Susie De Mukus Found Aim- lessly Wandering About The; Street. Taken In Charge by Officer Pennington of South Norwalk. A report reached Captain Gladstone J. M. Coburn that there was a woman at Whistleville who ought to be placed under restraint as being demented, of the police force from Dr, the doctor having ' previously been called upon to prescribe for her. ,, Gladstone turned the case over to Officer Pennington who secured a horse and carriage and visiting the place mentioned found the woman to be acting as if mildly crazy, and later learned that her name was Susan DeMukus, a Hungai 1an He drove to South Norwalk with the woman, but rather than place her in one of the uninviting cells at the station house, secured a room for her at the Mather’s boarding house, and on the advice of the physician, two women were secured to watch over her. She will probably be turned over to the care of the selectmen, to-day. ‘ 7 Flag Raising. There will be a flag raising at the Children’s County Home next Tuesday afternoon at 2. 30 o’clock. ——-———-<o.o>——-———-—_ Can Have Papers Sent. Readers of the GAZETTE, leaving heme for vacations can send their ad- dresses to this ofiice and have the paper mriled to them regularly. Addresses changed as Often as desired. AA: Vv -Advertise in THE GAZETTE. A OAY’S OUllNO. 'The Memh.rs of the Friday Afternoon Club Enjoy Them- selves at the Knob. “They Are Never Alone Who Are Accom- panied by Noble Thoughts.” The Friday Afternoon club held its annual. outing on the grounds of the Knob club, yesterday afternoon. The lunch, ladies prepared an which friends were also invited, and a num- elegant t-o their gentlemen ber participated. One of the pleasures of the day was an enjoyable sail on the Sound on the handsome launch Eva L., with Rear- Commodore John H. Ferris in com- mand. The lunch was served at lo’clock and the pregramme consisted of a hand- ' - Then 109 Barry Turned the Razor on some little hand painted card with the club monogram and “1898” on one side, and above which appeared "They are never alone who are accompanied by noble thoughts.” On the reverse side appeared the list )f toasts to which the lady members responded. At the close of the luncheon, which was, opened by the Doxology, Mrs. J. Milton Coburn, as toastmistreSs, opene ed the proceedings by reading a letter 'of welcome from the club’s president, Mrs. E. H. Fox, who was absent from town and unable to be present. After reading the president’s letter Mrs. Coburn called upon Mrs. S. C. Palmer to respond to “Our Guests, and right nobly did that lady handle her toast. . “Our Sister Clubs” was respOnded to [$1.00 a Year ‘ in a felicitous manner by Mrs. R. 0] Sherwood. "'The President of Our Country” was assigned to Mrs. Ida. S. Keep and her response was voted the gem of the occasion. Mrs. M. H. Pars‘ons responded to the toast “Our Country’s Heroes” in W patriotic little speech, and Miss Helen Ferris, who was assigned “Our City” did full justice to her suit-jest. At the close of Miss Ferris’ address the company arose and sang “A merica” accompanied by Howard Tilly on the comet. An adjournmentwas then taken‘tO the large room above where wi‘th‘zttiano and cornet accompaniment Mrs. George R. Byington sang the solo part of “The Star Spangled Banner,” the entire club joining in the chorus. It was a day of rare enjoyment and. one of the best annual “outings” yet held by the club. TRIED TO RIEL'HIS WIFE. Himself. Joe Barry, aged 35, colored, of Bridgeport, attempted to murder his wife last night by slashing her in the neck with a razor, and after he sup- ‘ posed he had accomplished his purpose cut his own throat. Both the man and the woman are now in the general. hospital and the chances for Mrs. Barry’s recovery are believed to be very slight. Barry, however, will recover. —————-<o.o>————-— Teinburg Discharged. Daniel Feinberg who was under arrest and on trial in the Town Court yester- day, on the charge of having accepted goods in pawn from a minor, (3. civil action brought to recover damages) was adjudged not guilty by Judge Gregory, and discharged. Attorney Cuneo ap- peared for the prosecution and Attorney Walsh for the defense. FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S GREATEST STORE. 4 Good Reading; Bound Vols. 5 15¢. g ___4 BOSTO S OREé ”Summer Read ing, bound vols 15c. We Give another high-grade Wheel away Saturday Night. Ladies Muslin Underwear. This is a great stock; we. have all sizes and all styles. 5 doz. plain tucked skirts, 250. 6 doz. tucked and ruffled skirts, 39c. 6 Hamburg rufiied skirts, six tucks worth 980, to close 630 each. $1.00 night gowns, ruffled neck with insertion, and tucked 75c. 980 umbrella skirt, full width, 750. 690 umbrella muslin skirt, lawn rufi’ie, 500. Corset Covers. 1211c, 19c, 250, 390 to 75c. Umbrella Drawers. 25c and 49c. Ladies Short Skirts. 29c to 75C Something New for Ladies ' Shampoo. Dr. Susholz Dandruff remover. We don‘t take much stock in hair growers as a rule, but this has been recom- mended to us by a party that has used it with success. It cleans the hai1 and prevents it from falling out by remov- ing all the dandruff. . Heals scaly We know all the ingredients; they are harmless; try a bottle, 29c. Hosiery . Mens’ sox, 3 pairs, 250. Ladies’ stockings in fancy and black, '.-. pairs, 25c. Cloak, Suit, Wrapper and Shirt Waist Department. , This is the largest department for ‘ready-to-wear garments in Connecti- cut, with the exception of one in Hart- This week we have some ex- ceptional bargains to offer. Crash skirts, 500 and $1.25. Linen skirts, tucked apron front, pleated back, all linen, $2.25. Fancy duck skirts, 1.25. Silk striped crash skirts, 1.75. P. K. skirts, $1.98 to 3.50.- Plain lawn shirt waists, blue, pink and white, tucked, blouse front, $1.25. White lawn shirt waists, square tucks, 98c. P. K. shirt waists, tucked front and back, $1.50. 25 doz. $1.25 colored shirt waists, 980. 17 doz. 50c shirt waists, 39c. Tailor Made Suits. 15, $15.00 suits, square jacket, blacks, blues and greens, $10.00. 7, $10.00 bicycle suits, $6.00. 10 separate bicycle skirts, $1.50. 25 doz. wrappers at 750 each, this wrapper is better than any dollar wrapper in town, look at it. 50 doz. wrappers for 980 that have no equaL Ladies’ Neck Wear. New ruffled band bow, 25c. Ladies long ascot ties in lawn, swiss, P. K. and silk, 25c. Men’s Ties. String, tacks, band, bows and four in hands, 250 and 500. Men’s Shirts. Men’ 5 soft bosom launde1 ed collars and cuffs, 500. Men’s white unlaundried shirt,a regu- lar 500 quality, 39c.‘ T Make Your Home Com= ; fortable. Window screens, to fit any win-4 dow, Any size screen door, 170 THE BOSTON STORE NORWALK vests, pants to match Any size fancy screen door, ‘ 89c 23 qt. watering cans, 100 3 qt. ice cream freezers, $1.59 Galvanized iron pans for refriger- ators, 15c Croquet sets, 980 Veranda seats, 56 Porch screens, all s1zes, 420 to $1.98 Brass burner oil stoves with large iron tops, 396 4 burner oil stoves, $1.39 N aptha cam phor for packin gaway clothing, 250 Domestic Goods. Summer weight comfortables, $1.00. Summer blankets, 49c. Mexican hammocks, large and strong, 980. Utopia reclining chair hammock, adjustable to any position; look at this novelty-$4. 98. Hammock sticks and ropes, 150 pair. Wash Goods. 121:0 open work organdies that are beauties—this week, 61c. 29c imported French organdies, to make a run, 18c. Children’s flats and Caps. 10 doz. Le cc caps 156. 12 “ crash tam o’shanters for boys and girls 250. 15 “ 390 lace caps 25c. 12 “ 75c straw hats, trimmed 50c. 3 “ mull hats trimmed 509. Underwear Men’s ribbed shirts and» drawers in . corn and grey :56. Men’s bicycle seat drawers, and shirt ? to match, each 500. Ladies’ sleevless vest, in white 1211c. Ladies’ high neck and short sleeve 25c. BICYCLE GIVEN AWAY SATURDAY NIGHT.
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