Pounded in1800.] VOL. XCVIII.—NO 32 f' An Entertaining and Instructive Home Journal, Especially Devoted to Local News and Interests. SPAIN APPROVES THE PROTO- COL AND AUTHORIZES TI- FRENCH AMBASSADOR TO SIGN. PRESIDENT TO PROCLAIM ARMISTICE' OPERATIONS AGAINST THE CUBAN CAPITAL BEGUN 'BY NAVAL AND MILITARY FORCES. FRED. A. HILL A COLLECTOR. Washington, Aug. 12.—-It is all over. Hostilities in the Spanish—American war will end to-day, when Secretary Day and Ambassador Cambon will at- tach‘ their signatures to the protocol already approved by the two countries, and when an armistice 'will be pro- claimed by the President of the United States and the Queen Regent of Spain, to endure until the final treaty of peace is signed. Ambassador Cambon Emblegram late last evening announc- ing Spain’s approval of the protocol, and directing him, as the diplomatic representative of Spain, to attach his signature to the instrument. In addition to making public the terms of the protocol, the President will immediately issue a formal proc- lamation setting forth that, whereas Spain has accepted the terms of peace negotiations proposed by the United States, all military and naval com- manders are’ directed to suspend, fur- ther operations against Spain pending the work of the Peace Commissioners. This armistice has already been pre- pared. received a ARMISTICE AT ONCE. LONDON, Aug. 12.—The Madrid cor- respondent Of a London paper says:— “The Cabinet to-day considered the protocol, which firived this (Thursday) morning. President McKinley accepts the Spanish reply with slight formal modifications. . “The first condition of the protocol This will be declared The conditions are the Is an armistice. immediately. ,. same as those proposed by President McKinley. Senor Sagasta has cabled M. Cambon an authorization to sign the protocol, to which step the Queen Regent has already given assent. “The Cabinet council to~night also discussed the instructions to be given the Spanish commissioners for the ne- gotiation of peace. The question of the Philippines will be the chief point for consideration, and on this the pre- cise intentions of the American govern- ment are not known. The impression prevails here, however, that the Powers will not regard the problem of the Philippines with the same passivity as they shoWed toward Cuba and Porto Rico. “The American and Spanish dele— gates will meet immediately in Paris, the Cabinet at WashingtOn urging ex- pedition. ” FRED HILL A COLLECTOR. PONCE, PORTO RICO, Aug. 12.—W-hen Gen. James H. Wilson stepped ashore at Port Ponce last Thursday morning and the people caught him in their arms, hugged him, and shouted for joy, it was a fitting tribute to the kind- liness and friendliness of the man who is now their Military Governor. After issuing a proclamation. in which he assured the people that we had come to make war only upon the Spanish Government and not against the people, Gen. Miles turned the con- trol of all civil affairs for the district over to Gen. Wilson. Gen. Wilson’s first act under this authority was to ap- point Col. F. A. Hill of his staff as Col- lector, and to seize the Custom House and its receipts. The Custom House is the place where all the revenues col- lected in Porto Rico for the Spanish Government are kept. Here Col. Hill found not only above $6,000 in Porto Rican money, but also a large amount of stamped paper, which has to be used by the islanders in making vari- ous kinds of oliicial communications. There was no business done at the Custom House that day, and in fact the merchants and the three foreign ship Captains who were found in port were very uncertain whether any could be done, but the following day they learn- ed that the only change that had oc- cured so far as they were concerned was that Col. Hill took charge of their money instead of the old collector, and they paid in more than $7,000 that day. The rate of duties, as with all other matters before regulated by law, re- main the same as these levied by the Spanish, and no change will be made ' fourteen soldiers were wounded. unless it is ordered from Washington. Gen. Wilson has declared the port open for the vessels of all neutral nations. WILL ATTEMPT TO SAVE MANILA LONDON, Aug. 12.—The Hong Kong correspondent of “The Daily Mail” says: “Senor Navarro, the Spanish Consul here, has engaged a steamer to take him to Manila immediately upon the conclusion of peace, in the hope of sav- ing the city from bombardment.” VICTORY IN PORTO RICO. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.——At 1 o’clock this morning the War Department posted the following dispatch: _ “Ponce, August 11. “Secretary of War, Washington: “Following from Schwan: ately after repulse yesterday Spanish troops, joined by what were left in Mayaguez, moved in direction Laros. Have sent scouts in that direction. My command entered Mayaguez at9 o’clock this morning.’ MILES.” NOW TO TAKE HAVANA. WASHINGTON, Aug. 12—The actual campaign against Havana was fairly started Wednesday, accordance with a carefully matured plan of concerted operations between the naval and military forces for the siege of that city. The distinction of taking the initiative has been given to the Marine Corps battalion. This battalion is now on the way to seize and occupy the Isle of Pines, which the Army and Navy strategists look upon as the key to the canitulation of Havana. It is on this island that most of the provisions are produced which have fed the capital of Cuba since the blockade was inaugurated. in BRIEF WAR NEWS. The Spanish Cabinet has formally approved the peace protocol, and M. Cambon, the French Ambassador in Washington, has been empowered to sign the instrument. It is believed, that an announcement of the suspen- sion of hostilities will be made to-day . It was announced in Washington that the campaign against Havana had begun, and that an expedition of marines had started to capture the Isle of Pines. Dispatches were received in Wash ington from Generai Miles announcing- that General Schwan had driven back a strong Spanish force north of Mayaguez, Porto Rico. Two privates were killed and Lieutenant Byron and The Spanish loss was heavy. ———'—<o.c>—-—-——— Y.M.C.A. Bazaar. The Y. M. C. A., which is in a most flourishing condition under its present able management, is arranging to hold a bazaar, to take place at the Central club house, West‘aven‘ue, on September 26, 27 and 28. The Ladies’ auxiliary are busily at work and several other societies of Norwalk are participating. The Central club have'kindly donat- ed the use of their club house and the committees have been appointed to make arrangements. The first afternoon and evening will he devoted specially to the sale. Music in the evening will be furnished by friends or members of the Young Men’s Christian Association section. The second evening a supper will be served by the ladies of the auxiliary from 5 to 0 o’clock. The third evening, there will be an entertainment of dramatic reading and music given by members and friends of the Brooklyn Young Men’s Christian Association. ———<o.o>—— Red Men. Cockapahana tribe of Red Men of Bridgeport, will take a trolley ride to this city on Friday evening, August 19th, and before returning home will pay a fraternal visit to Cockenoe tribe. The Cockenoe tribe of Red Men will hold a regular pow-wow to-night, to. complete arrangements for the trolley ride which they propose "taking next Wednesday night. ‘ Sunday School Convention. The State Biennial Sunday School convention will be held in Calvary Baptist church, New Haven, on the 8th, 9th and 10th of November of the present year, and is expected tobe of more than usual interest. ‘ ‘ ' age was sixty-five. ‘Immedi-. eral Wayne MacVeagh, and other ‘ He was elected to the Connecticut Leg- ISAAG H. BROMLEY. A Brilliant Journalist Passes Away in Norwich. He Was a Noted Yale Man and Editor. I In the death of Isaac Hill Bromley, which occurred yesterday afternoon at the Backus hospital at Norwich, one of the most "brilliant editorial writers of the country has passed away. His His death will be widely lamented and many in this city will hear of his death with sorrow. Mr. Bromiey has been a sufferer from neuritis for sixteen weeks and ten weeks ago he was removed from his residence in New York city to the N or- wich hespital. He failed rapidly but steadily until the end. Mr. Bremley was born in Norwich on March. 6, 1833. He entered Yale Col- lege with the famous class of 1853, of which Andrew D. White, Supreme Court Justice Shiras, ex-Attorney Gen- noted men were members. He did not graduate with the class, but left col- lege at the beginning of his junior year. Yale conferred upon him the de- gree of Master of Arts in 1868. At Yale gatherings he was always a prom- inet figure. Mr. Bromley studied law and was ad- mitted to the bar .in 1854. He was Clerk of the Connecticut House Of Rep- resentatives in 1856 and 1857 and of the State Senate in 1858. Late in 1858 he started the Norwich Morning Bulletin. He served as a Captain in the Eigh- teenth Connecticut Volunteer Regi- meni‘in 1862. For two years after this he was detailed as Provost Marshal, islature' In 1866. NORWALK CONN.. FRIDAY. AUGUST 12,1898.—12 PAGES. Early in 1868 Mr. Bromley left the Norwich Morning Bulletin and bought a part interest in the Hartford Evening Post, of which he became editor. In 1872 he left the paper because his political beliefs were not in harmony with those of his partners, and for a. short time was on the editorial staff of The Sun. In 1873 he became an editorial writer for the Tribune and continued on that work for ten years. In 1883 he became edit-or 9f the Commercial Advertiser, but soon after- ward he was made a Government director of the Union Pacific Railroad and was obliged for a time to give up newspaper work. In 1884 he went to Rochester and be- came editor of the Post-Express. After the Presidential campaign of that year he returned to the Union Pacific as as- sistant to the President, Charles Fran- cis Adams. He returned to the Tribune office in 1891 and worked there until las.t June. 2 Mr. Bromley was a member of the Union League Club and the Loyal Legion. He was also identified with Sedgwick Post, No. 1, G.A.R., of.Nor- wich. He leaves a widow, who was Miss Adelaide Roath of Norwich. Their only son, Isaac Bromley, is now adver- tising agent of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. A brother, George T. Bromley of San Francisco, and a sister, Mrs. John R. Babcock Of Chicago, also survive him. His life was a very busy one and his talents and brilliant career will be long remembered. A Big Bass. A striped bassin front of Hunt & Zeluff’s market attracted considerable attention this morning. It weighed forty pounds and was caught in the sound by “Bert” Wakeman of Sauga- tuck. ”AA: A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ezekiel. [$1.00 a Year PRICE TWO CENTS ITALIAN BOY KILLED. ' Was Stealing a Ride on Dan McIntyr‘e‘s Train. About 9:30 o’clock last evening, Paul Bedetto, a young Italian of Boston, was instantly killed by falling down between two cars of Dan McIntyre-’5 regular freight which passes through Milford at the above hour every night. The body was frightfully mangled, over $0 freight cars having passed over it. one Italian Killed. i? The Bridgeport police received in4 formation late last night that a shanty at the quarry at Brooklawn had col- lapsed and one of the Italian occupants was killed. ‘wr For the Danbury Fair. The premium list of the Danbury Agricultural society for its fair Oct. 3 to 8, inclusive, is out. The 4th will. be cattle day with a bicycle tourna- ment, the 5th cattle day with horse racing in the 2:35 and the 2:27 classes; the 6th the 2:24, 2:19 and 2:45 classes; the 7th the 2:27, 2:29.and 2:20 classes; and the 8th the 2:23 and the 2:40 classes. Entries for the races will close Sept. 26. G. M. Bundle of Danbury is the. secretary. ‘ —~—¢o-o>———— The Weather. Rain to-night and Saturday. DEATHS. BLANK.-—In Bridgeport, August 6, Susan M. Blank, aged 72 years. CLARK.—-In Bridgeport. Aug. 8, Ste- phen C. Clark, aged 67 years. GILL—In Bridgeport,August 6, M ar~ garet, wife of James Gill, aged 37 years. GRIFFIN— In Danbury, August 11 Iohn Griffin, 36 Flanklin stIeet, aged 76 years. GLANCY.—In Bridgeport, August 9, Frank Glancy, aged 40 years. M’LELLAN.——In Bridgeport, August 9, Dora McLellan. WARNER.— In Bridgeport, August 7, Catherine Weed, widow of the late Edwin E. Warner, aged 73 years. Fine , Tailor Made Suits, at $10.00. I“ FAIRFIELD BOSTON STORE I Light Weight Jackets 0 take with you on ' your vacation, at Half Price COUNTY'S GREATEST STORE. In order to Sell Goods YOU MUST HAVE THE STOCK. That is the reason why the Boston Store is always doing business. We carry complete stocks in all departments. All Sizes in Shirt Waists, all Sizes in Underwear, all Sizes in Shirts, all widths in Ribbons, &c., &c. 'i 50 dozen shirt waists, all sizes that were $1.25 and $1.50 all at one price 500. 16 (107.. shirt waists to close, 25c each. 50 ladies vests, low or high neck, with or without sleeves, 25c. Ladies ribbed top stockings, fast black, 2 paiis 25c. Linen Crash Suits That new $4. 75 am $5. 00, now $2 .50 to close. Linen Separate Skirts that were $2. 25. lengths 38 to 40, to close, $1. I5. Apron fronts. Plain duck skirts. 75c and 980. The 750. soft bosom shirt we will close at 50c. Boy’s wash pants, 25c. Boy’s wool pants, 50c. Boy’s Overalls, 25.; Flounced duck skirts, $1.75. $1.00 soft bosom shirts, with cuffs, 75c. 25c boy’s sweaters,we will close at 150. L White lawn waists, 75c. Bathing Suits. 25 per cent off to close. White Lawn Waists. Tucked front 980, these is worth $1.50. Hammocks. To close them all out we will take 25 per cent off. Two car loads of fruIt jars. P. K. white waists, $1.25. Boy’s Blouses. 980 ones to close out, 50c. 25c organdies‘, beautiful line that we sold all season for 25c. now 1213c. Door and Window Screens- To close at low prices. Remember, we give a flI’SthZQSS 'Bz’wcle away, Saturday, c/lztgztst I 3th, at 10 p. m.
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