Founded in 1800.] VOL. Xean—NO 27 .4",- Entertaining and I nstraetive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. PRICE TWO CENTS A JOINT ATTACK! SHAFTER AND SAMPSON WILL OPEN ON SANTIAGO AT NOON SATURDAY UNLESS 11 CITY S URREN DERS. FOOD SUPPLY VERY LOW. PANDO’S‘TROOPS DID NOT REACH SAN‘ TIAGO AS REPORTED; MARCHED TO HAVANA INSTEAD GUANTANAMO, July 8—Firing has not yet been resumed, although the truce is supposed to be ended. The white flag still flies over the Santiago lines. There have been no messages or flags of truce between the commanders since 30’clock Wednes- day afternoon, when Assistant Naval Constructor Hobson and his men were exchanged. Captain Chadwick, of the flagship New York, Sampson, visited General Shafter at representing Admiral his headquarters before Santiago yes- tsrday. They discussed plans for a joint at- tack on Santiago by the land and naval forces, and it is said that the attack will begin at noon on Saturday. The trucebetween the two armies has been continued until today, but fighting may be resumed, as the American and Spanish forces now are only two hun- dred yards apart on San Juan hill. Captain Chadwick explained to Gen- eral Shafter that Admiral Sampson could not send boats into the harbor to remove the mines because there are five thousand Spanish riflemen stat - tioned behind the hills near the beach. He also reminded the American Gen- eral that the enemy, with the guns of Morro, would be able to get the range on any boats that might be used in the work of freeing the outer harbor of mines. General Shafter’s last message from the Spanish commander was to the effect that thei’city never would be surrendered. The news from Santiago is to the ' effect that the suiferi ng there increases daily. There is much destitution as. ' well as hunger at El Caney, where a thousand refugees from Santiago are now quartered with the soldiers at. the frent. The men gave up half their rations to feed these unfortunate pebple, but some other provision must Ig'B‘VOOD, be made. ‘ l Cases of malarial fever induced by heat and exposure are on the increase among the American troops. General Toral, the Spanish com- mander in Santiago, has been officially informed by General Shafter of the complete destruction of the Spanish fleet, andthat the American warships are now free to co-Operate with the Army in the reduction of Santiago. Such time as he may ‘deem proper has been given to him to consider the ad visability of capitulating with his garrison. Although General Toral is apparent- ly anxious to resist to the bitter end, the utter hopelessness of holding out against a siege by land and sea must be forcing itself home upon him. His losses have been heavy. The rein- forcements upon which he was count- ing have not arrived. General Pando has left him in the lurch, and, ’ understood, is making his way across it is the country to Havana. The food supply 1n Santiago is low, and it is understood that ammunition is running short. The American posi- tion is beinghourly strengthened. The cable operators who left Santiago Wednesday have been sent back, in order that General Toral may be able to communicate freely with General Blanco and the Madrid Government. The prospects for the capitulation of Santiago without further fighting grow with each hour of delay. The Arch- bishop Of Santiago has appealed to General Blanco to surrender the city. WATSON TO SEEK CAMARA. WASHINGTON, July 8.—Afte_r an in tervlew with the President yesterday Secretary Long issued orders detach- ing Commodore John C. Watson and the vessels composmg the eastern squadron from Admiral Sampson’s fleet, and directed Commodore Watéon to proceed to carryout the instructions previously sent him. The eastern squadron will follow the Spanish fleet under Admiral Camara into the Pacific, and will not return to the United States until it has encountered the enemy’s ships, unless peace negotia- tions cause a suspension of hostilities? A telegram received at the State De- partment yesterday afternoon announci- his squadron, at Suez, the southe1n and eastern entrance to the canal. The torpedo boats Osada, Proserpina and at Pharo, Portugal, arrived at Cadiz to; day, their home port. has been notified of all these moves? f ments. UNDECIDED AS TO PEACE. LONDON, July 8.—The Madrid cor 1espondent of “The Times” says; ' “The Spanish people received the terrible blow of the loss Of the fleet with wonderful self: possession and calm dignity. All the popular festivals,:‘ nitely postponed, but. there is no sign. of panic, or even of flu1ry.~ “The people find consolation in a conviction of military Strength, and; are pleased at the semi-official reportsi; that General Blanco has been ordered to send 18,000 reinforcements to San- tiago. The Government seems un-v decided as to what course to pursue. Senor Sagasta’s statement that the Government desires to know the opin-z ion of the army in Cuba on the loss of” the fleet represents an important feat- ure of the situation. “It is the general belief in military, circles that anything like capitulation would create a dangerous exasperation in the army in Cuba. Senor Sagasta probably favors peace, but the Govern- , inept wants time for reflection. ” " ‘ ' .- ’1 BRIEF WAR NEWS. entire staff of Army headquarters, left .Washington last night for Santiago. He expects to reach Cuba on Monday. Secretary Long sent orders to Com- modore Watson for the Eastern Squad- ron to proceed at once on its mission to attack. the coast cities of Spain. Lieutenant Hobson and his seven men were exchanged for a Spanish lieutenant and fourteen men under a flag of truce by the army before Santi~ ago. They were received with the ut- most enthusiasm by the army. News from Manila showed that the insurgents were gaining ground out- side the city, having captured several towns. The Navy Department received a dispatch from Admiral Dewey saying that the United States troops had land- ed at Cavite. Aguinaldo proclaimed himself president of the revolutionary republic on July 1. General Shaftcr’s dcspatchcs say a joint attack will be made on Santiago at noon on Saturday. Stores have been landed in the Phil- ippines by the Germans under cover of night. The troops in the Philippines former- l y commanded by General Mono: have surrendered to the insurgents. President McKinley signed the Hawaiian annexation resolution, and the islands now belong to the United States. General Toral is reported to be de- sirous of surrendering, butlthe wound- ed Linares, his superior, is Opposed. Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt has been recommended for a medal for bravery under fire. Admiral Cervera and his captains are to be paroled. ‘-A ‘ ‘vvvr An Intolerable Nuisance. The flooding of the Wall street pave- ment several times a day by the street sprinkler is an intolerable nuisance and should be summarily stopped by Mayor Glover. Hardly a day passes but what some lady standing upon the sidewalk has her dress soaked with water from the sprinkler,or some bicycle rider receives a bad fall by his or her 'wheel_ slipping on the water soaked pavement. ed that Camara was still lying, with Audaz, which were yesterday reported Admiral Dewey! even the bullfights, have been indelif‘ ,_ NORWALK CONN.. FRIDAYQJULY 8, 1898—12 PAGES. 8TEAM___ AND OIL A Locomotive Crashes Into an Oil Car at Wilson Point is ‘W gearelessness on the Part ofa Switchman Said to Have Been the Cause. v. “F;- Last night at Wilson Point, owing, It is alleged, to the improper throwing 3of a switch a locomotive dashed head ;on. into one of the Standard Oil com- ypany’s car tanks which was on a siding. if: Fortunately, the engineer saw the idanger in time to shut 011' the throttle - land avert a serious accident, and per- aps loss of life. As it was, the locomotive suffered ,fudhe puncture of a hole in its water- éank, incapacitating it fo1 duty f01 the ,Lpresent .5 The damage done to the oil cm was _ ._ ’Twas His Mistake. It is stated that a Norwalk woman General Miles, accompanied by the '- hile shoppmg in South \701 walk yes- dierday, went into a place where liquid :reireshments are sold to quench he1 (thirst. Late1 as she was engaged in “making a purchase at a d1y- goods store, a man came up to her and said Ethatshe had neglected to pay for her beverage. She was positive that the man was mistaken but to prevent a scene went back with him to the store where she quickly convinced the pro- prietor of his mistake. He apologized and she went on her way puzzling her mind as to what might happen her next, in that city. V London Circus. The London circus company will SOOn open at the Roton Point auditorium under the management of Manager I, Mi Hoyt. ‘ 7 came to her assistance, and she wa51 SENT TO HOSPITAL. A Woman Found in an Almost Helpless Condition on Wood Street, . [$1.00 :1 Yea: _ Took a Header. Edward Gustafsen, janitor at the Norwalk Yacht club house has a very much battered and gashed face to-day, all caused by a pesky bicycle. While riding in Rowayton, yeste1day, the head of his bicycle came off with the result that the rider took a lively header. One of his teeth was knocked out, others loosened, and he received signs Herself to Her Fat'e‘. AHungarian woman named Lizzie Plansk y was taken to the "Norwalk Hospital last night for treatment. The Plansky woman had occupied rooms on Wood street for some time, but owing to an attack of rheumatism she became incapacitated for work and her little savings being used up for medicine and food she had nothing left with which to pay her rent. She was, it is said turned out of her rooms for non-payment of rent, but a poor and kindly hearted neighbor afforded a temporary home. It was. seen that she was suffering from rheumatism and lack of nourish- ment and a physician was sent for, who prescribed the necessary relief and promised to advise the selectmen of the situation. This was onWednesday. Last night Oflicer Hall found the woman in a helpless condition on a Wood street stoop, and learning the particulars of the case, advised Mayor Bohannan of the situation, who ordered the woman removed to the hospital. A carriage was procured at Solman’s stables and the sufferer was taken to that institution, where she now will receive proper treatment. ‘A‘ ‘vr The Weather. Fair to-night, partly cloudy weather Turned Out of House and Home She Re-l Saturday; warmer to-night. , several ugly cuts and bad bruises about his head and face. The injuries were dressed by Dr. J. M. COburn Tapped Olsen’s Safe The only key to the safe at TheodOre Olsen’s shoe-st01e in South N orwalk was found to be missing, W ednesday mO1 ning. J eweleI A1 thur Ferris, after spending some houls in an attempt to fit another key, finally drilled through the front of the safe, picking the lock and allowing the door to swing open-s ‘vr‘ Norwalk Timber to Long Island. Captain Solomon Peck will, within a few days, ship several thousand‘feet of white oak timber to the Long Island Railroad, via the propeller City of N orwalk. ‘A A -‘ 'vr DEATHS. DEFINGER—In Bridgeport, July 4, Jacob Definge1, aged 52 yea1s. DARRIGAN—In B11d0'eport July 3, James Da1rigan, aged 38 years. DONNELLY—In Bridgepmt, July 3, Thomas Donnelly, aged 62 years. DOYLE—In B11dgepo1t July 0, John Edwaid D0yle,a ged 30 years. NORTH—1n Bridgeport, July 5 Alexina North, widow of the late John L. North, aged 67 yeaIS. O’HOLLORAN—In B11dorep01t July 7, John Holloran, aged 95 yeais. OLMS'PEAD— In N01 walk Sunday, . July3, William H. Olmstead, in the. 62nd year of his age. ROME—~11) Bridgeport, July 7, Sam» uel J. Rome, aged 26 years. SKINNER—In Bridgeport, July 7, Oliver G. Skinner, aged 64 years. \ SAUNDERS—In Cranbury, July 3, Mrs. Rachel Allen, wife of Charles'N. Saunders, aged 77 years. ., w Ladies silk puns, 19o *‘Doll carriages, 250 to $1.25 Ladies’ lisle pants. 256- . _ C i . Uto ia chair ham 0 'l s 5. . 1000 sheet, pkg. toilet, 3 pkgs. 24c roquet sets, 980 P m 1. cs, 3 00 . 8 bars white floating soap, 250 500 summer COFSGIS, 380-: Hair shampoo, for ladies, best , made, 290 Screen doors, any size, 69 and 89c Window screens——fit any window ,- , ——23 and 290. , , White shirt waists beauties ~ 1 1 0" 3 a . Standaid glass f1 u1t dishes, .501 98 and $1. 25. Lace caps, 12%, 250, 390 to $1.25, 12%0 lawns, 6-10. THE Summer comfortables, $1.00 Bicycle skirts, $1.50. Children’s straw hats, trimmed, B the 750 and 980 ones, 50c A few white waists, Soiled' were 0 O I]. . 9 B d . 75c and 98.0— 250. t ; oys an glrls crash hats, 250 Black brilliantine separate skirts, Duck skirts, 98c. 01‘ 6 $2. 98 0 Summer blankets, 490 P. K. shirts, $1.00 to $2.25 Fazifield Coanbfs Greatest . Mexican hammocks, 98 c SlOI’é. Lawn wrappers, good ones, $1.00 GOODS DELIVERED FREE IN WEST- - - ~ Crash skirts, $1.25 PORT, GREEN’S FARMS, BRIDGEPORT, Helvy lmlbauon cut glass, berry DARIEN, N OROTON STAMFORD AND (11511951 10° L d' ’ b h' _ fl 1 d DANBURY. ' ' a 135 at mg 5111351 anne an To make the dull months Of Summer ' ' ' . ~ . brilliantine, 50c to $500 brisk we shall offer this week, bar- Irish linen shirts, 4P1 on f1ont, $2.25 Men’s bathing suits, 500 to $5.00 gains in every department. All odds and ends left over Spring trade will go at a sacrifice. from v . The best 75c night dress in the ‘ market. Linen batiste waists, 980 Crash skirts, six stripes, $2.25 Corset covers, all sizes, 13, 19 and 250 Water bottles, 29c Two Grand Values in Hosiery. 500 pairs of ladies’ fine stockings, in lace, Rembrandt and Richielieu, fancy ribbed. Some all black, a few with White feet and white heels and toes. Not a pair in the lot worth less than 39c. More of the better grades. While they last, your choice, 25c. 120 doz. ladies’ fancy stockings. Half the lot have white feet——fast colors and seamless—per pair, 12110. Boy’s 25c sweaters, _ 15c Eys’ overalls, the 350 kind, 25c Mens’s 45c outing shirts, 350
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