T 1:1 E E vim-"s .11.... H Al? "3,1‘ ‘l 11113111111101.0111 The Brilliant Young General Arangu- 1911 Burns Guanabacoa. MOST IMPORTANT VICTORY. The Town Destroyed Is Close to Havana and Just Across the Bay From It. The Spaniards Made No At- tempt WhateverIat Pursuit. NEW YORK, Feb. 6.—The Evening Jour- nal has the following dispatch from its special correspondent in Havana: The town of Guanabacoa, five miles east of Havana, on the opposite side of the har- bor, has been burned by Cubans under General Ernesto Aran guren. , ' The ‘destguction of Guanabacoa means more to the Cubans than any victory that has been won during the present hostilities in Cuba. The town was the base of supplies for General Weyler’s operations in the province of Havana. It is there that all horses and mules for the Spanish cavalry have been kept, and cattle for provisioning that part of the Spanish army near Havana have been kept there also. The town has been a summer resort for wealthy Havana people. Their handsome residences made up the greater part of the town. The town fronts on the bay, and the surf bathing facilities are the best to be found in Cuba. The population is 16,000. General Aranguren, who led the troops that fired the town at night, is the most daring cavalry leader of the revolutionary army. He is the Sheridan of Cuba. His surprising attacks on Weylor’s forces have caused a price to be put upon his head by the Spanish commander. His brilliant at- tacks on Spanish strongholds near Havana have made him the dread of all the Spanish army, officers and soldiers alike. Several previous attacks upon Guanaba- coa have been led by the young cavalry- man. Three months ago he led a column of Cuban troops into the suburbs of the town and drove away 200 horses and mules kept there for the use of the Spanish cav- alry. This brilliant coup made chler so in digna nt that he ordered the court martial of every officer of the town 5 gariison. Aranguren’s Persistence. Renewed watchfulness on the part of the Spanish officers did not protect army prop— erty in the town. Aranguren’s midnight surprises have been kept up and have been as successful as ever. Weyler, during his operations in Havana province, had for his aim the defeat of the young cavalryman. He has never met him in open battle, but wholesale losses of Spanish troops caused by sudden attacks by small cavalry bodies have acquainted chler with the brilliancy and ability of the man who has harassed him so continually. Suspecting disloyalty on the part of resi- dents of Guanabacoa, Weyler’s underlings have massacred one after another of the farmers in the vicinity of the town. The outrages recently reported in this province have almost, without exception, taken place there. The attack which resulted in the dc: struction of the town was even more bril- liant than any of the raids which preceded it. Aranguren‘s force at the best is not large in numbers. His followers, like himself, however, are strangers to fear and are the flower of the Cuban army. Like their commander, they come from the oldest and richest Cuban families and fight without the hope of any reward, save the freedom of their country. The attack was made at night. Like all of Aranguren‘s raids, it was quick and brilliant. At the head of less than 300 troops the Cubans surprised the sentries. They had scarcely time to give the alarm and summon the garrison to arms before the town was in a blaze. The torch was applied to the buildings nearest the Spanish warehouses. They burned like tinder. By a prearranged plan fire was also set to the handsome resi- dences. Within an hour there was a c011- flagration that lighted up the bay, and the raging flames could be plainly seen from Havana. No Pursuit Attempted. Messengers and telegraphic dispatches soon bore to the Spanish headquarters the story of the town’s destruction. Arangu- ren, they knew, had made the coup of his life. A terrible blow had been struck at the Spanish right in the shadow of their stronghold. Pursuit of the C11 ban forces was not at- tempted. All the efforts of the Spanish garrison were expended in futile attempts to deal with the conflagration. rl‘he head- way of the fire was too great, the excite- ment and helplessness of the troops were too general, to allow them to cope with the fire. It is not known just what loss Spain has sustained“ 1n the way of supplies consumed. Guanabacoa was a prominent depot, how— ever, and the damage must have been heavy. - On General Weyler’s return to Havana. he will doubtless make another effort to silence Aranguren. The safety of Spanish property in Havana province depends upon the success of Weyler in suppressing this young cavah'yman. . Pennsylvanian Dead In Cuba. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.——Consul General Lee at Havana has cabled the state depart- ment as follows: “James W. Luckenbill of Shortersville Berkshiie county, Pa. , found dead, Hotel Saratoga, this morning. Supposed case suicide.” Seward \Vebb Was a. Candidate. CANTON, 0., Feb. 6.-——It is not general— ly known that the name of Dr. Seward Webb of Shelburne was presented by Ver- mont and seriously considered by the in- ocming president for a position in his cab- inet. Owing, however, to the illness of his brother and the draft upon his own time and attention in consequence thereof, it was utterly impossible for him to accept the position. Professor Sanders’vJury Disagrees. FRESNO, Cal, Feb. 6.—The jury in the case of Professor W. A. Sanders, the horti- cultural expert charged with forging the name of William Wooton to deeds of the Wootan ranch to Sanders, have disagreed. A third trial was ordered. Sanders had been previously convicted, but was g1ant- ed a new trial by the supreme comt on a technicality. Kenney Sworn In as Senator. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-——R. R. Kenney, ‘ Democrat, of Delaware has been sworn in as a member of the senate for the existing vacancy without Republican opposition, it being conceded that his credentials gave him a prima facie 1' "ht to the seat. , 'LBXOW’S COMMITTEE. IThe Investigation of Trusts Begins In the City of New York. NEW YORK, Feb. 6. —'I‘he senate com- mgttee empowered by the legislature to in- vestigate the trusts that exist in New York state began its work today in the aldermanic chamber in the city hall. The committee consists of Senators Lex- ow and Parsons and Assemblymen Bedell, Warner, Mazzet and Barry. The resolution under which the investi- gation was ordered assumes that “combi- nations of capital in the form of trusts ap- pear to exist and to be increasing in num— ber and influence in the commonwealth, resulting in concentrating in the hands of a. few various important branches of in- dustry, creating monopolies, shutting out competition and displacing labor. ” The committee must draft remedial leg— islation and present its bill on or before March 1. Theodore A. Havemeyer of the Ameri- can Sugar Refineries company was called as the first witne§s. He said the company was organized in New J crscy in 1891, and he was its vice president. Prior to that time he was connected with the sugar companies which were amalgamated in 1891, eight in all. “You are actively engaged as a trustee of the Ameiican SugaI Refineries company and know its business?” said Senator Lexow. “Only the manufacturing end of it.” Mr. Havemeyer said he had nothing to do with the commercial side of the com— pany. "Have you anything to do with the fis- cal end of the company?” "Nothing at all.” The witness said he could not give the capitalization of the various companies that were absorbed in 1891 without refer- ring to the books. “Who wguld know?” “Mr. Searles, I think, would know it.” The witness said he did not know wheth- er the aggregate stock of the 01d companies was equally represented in the consolidated company. 7 “Do you transact any business save sugar refining?” “I think not ” “Have you not been recently led into the manufacture of coffee?” “Yes, sir; I am connect-ed with the All- ston Spia: and Coffee company, in Ohio. ” "What was the object of your consolida- tion in 1891?” “ To refine sugar.” The witness said the company was or- ganized simply to refine sugar. ‘ ‘ Was your company not organized for the purpose of preventing illegal combinations of labor?” “NO, sir.” “Now, was it not organized, Mr. Have- meyer, to control the refining and sale of sugar in the United States?” “I think not, sir.” “Do you not control the sugar market of the United States?” - “No, sir.” “Now, do you not fix the price at which sugar is sold?” “No, sir. We only fix the price at which we ourselves sell sugar. ” Postal Congress Expenses. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-—In a letter to the secretary of the treasury which has been transmitted to congress Postmaster Gen- eral Wilson recommends an appropriation of $200,000 to cover the expenses of the meeting of the congress of nations com— posing the postal union, which will begin in this city on the first Wednesday in May and be in session six weeks or two months. Mr. Wilson says that he has no way of itemizing the cost of the congress, but thinks that $200,000 might cover the ex- penses. Currency Changes In Russia. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 6.—The measure providing for an alteration in the value of the imperial and half imperial has become a law by imperial ukase, withouflhe for— mality of passing through the state coun- cil, a majority of the members of which were opposed to the change. The 111easure, though made operative in a constitutional manner, is opposed by a majority of the economists, financiers and by educated people generally. The Oregon Sen atorshi p. SALEM, Or. , Feb. 6. ———There are now only 38 members who are willing to elect a United States senator by means of a joint assembly. Representative Huntington has given notice that he will withdraw from further participation. This is the first de- fection, and it is expected to be followed by others. It seems probable that Oregon will have but one United States senator bfor the next two vears Dixon and Palmer lIIatched. BOSTON. Feb. 6. ——A match for $10, 000 a side and the fcgtherweight championship of the world between George Dixon and Peddler Palmer has been arranged 1n this city. The details of the match were not announced, but it is generally understood here that the managers of both men will toss a coin to decide whether the match will take place in this country or in Eng- land. Judge McKenna For the Cabinet. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6. —J udgo Mo- Kenna authorized the statement that he has been invited to acceptaposition in the cabinet of Major McKinley, and also that he has signified his acceptance. When ask- ed what portfolio he would have, Judge McKenna said: “I do not know. It will be either that of secretary of the interior or attorney general.” An Invitation to Mr. Bryan. TOPEKA, Feb. 6.——The lower house of the Kansas legislature, after several days of lively debate, has finally adopted a reso— lution inviting Hon. William J. Bryan to address that body. As the recolution was originally presented it included a clause declaring Mr. Bryan to be “dear to the heart of, every true Kansan.” This was stricken out. Street Car Men's Wages Reduced. TOLEDO, Feb. 6.-—'There has been con- siderable dissatisfaction caused among street car employees here on account of a. reduction of 10 per cent in wages which went into effect on Feb. 1. There have been rumors of a strike, but the men have adopted no policy yet. The majority of the men appear to be opposed to a strike. Accused of Dradbury’s murder. . TORONTO, Feb. 6.——John Blain has been arrested, charged with the murder of Charles Bradbury, who met his death in a fire in a barn near York Mills last Tues- day. in a foot of where the body was found led to the arrest. 0116 D1“) s (.ovhrnmoni ISeeelpts. lVASHlN(.’102x,F10‘. . (9,—National bank notes received today for redemption,- 53.4212,— 319; goverm'ar_,:‘: re Finis £11.11: 1 inte1nal revenue. r‘ 11‘: - .. c". :st'. 11:. ccllanccus r. ‘ I- ‘. no K ..3... 13mm , ' . The discovery of Blain’s razor with- - 3133470, 030; inis- 1 GERMAN AGR ARIANS. Results of the Anti: prion Law—A Move- ment Against American Fruit. W Asnixerox. Feb. ,6.——United State: Consul General De Kr. y, at. Berlin, in a re- port to t no state department announcing the closing of the Berlin Produce Exchange on account of the antioption law on the last day of 1896, says that. in closing, the merehants and brokers of Berlin only fol- lowed the example of those of Halle, Stet- 'tin, Konigsberg, Posen, Magdeburg and other German towns. The merchants re- garded the attempt of the government to control their organization by the appoint- ment of managers as likely to result in tampering with the price lists, so they dis- solved the exchange and proceeded to form a free union. The agrarians do not regard themselves as beaten by these tac- tics, but hope to see other merchants sup- ply the places made vacant. They wish, according to the consul general, to obtain, through the pressure of the directors ap- pointed by the government, prices for prod- uce at which farming in Germany will pay well. 9 Their next move. will be against the treaty with Russia and against American produce. Just now certain papers are against the fine fruit that comes from America, and the others do not dare to point out its superiority to European fruit. It has already been suggested that this fruit might bring in some beetle or moth whose worm might eventually play havoc with German apples, and that suggestion may still be elaborated to the satisfaction of the agrarian papers by some microsco- pist who is ambitious of p1 efeiment. The consul general says in conclusion: “The 5111-1111 proceedings against the ex- changes of Prussia form a part of a general movement here by which all places worth having are gradually brought into the power of the titled and land owning class- es. The state treasury is likely to lose in revenue by closing the exchanges from loss of taxes. Apart from the fact that the gov- ernment has dealt one class of Germans a direct blow by placin g members of another class as watchers and inspectors over them, the entire movement to superintend ex- changes and hedge the public from the danger of buying doubtful bonds or get- ting caught in a grain transaction seems to suffer from a radical disease. If the government undertakes to make the public safe when dealing on the exchanges, it must also expect that the public will look to it for compensation if anything goes wrong.” LOCATED BY ROENTGEN RAYS. Foreign Bodies In Eye Discovered by This Method and Removed. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. d—The Philadel- phia Polyclinic will publish tomorrow an account of the successful use of Roentgen rays in locating foreign bodies in the eye. Dr. J. M. Stern of me Philadelphia Poly- clinie has made a long study of the subject and has succeeded in half a dozen cases in demonstrating foreign bodies in the eye undiscoverable by other methods. Two cases of this kind have been report- ed to the section on ophthalmology of the College of Physicians. The most recent base was a patient sent from Altoona .to‘ Dr. dc Schweinitz at the Jefferson hospital. The 0:. 1. had been cut down upon and the magm 5 applied without success three times. Dr. Stern then succeeded by his met!” '1 in getting a good skiagraph, which showcd the exact location of the foreign body. Dr. de Schweinitz cut down upon the spot indicated and extracted by means of a magnet, a 1211 go pic: e of steel. Bisnlaz‘uk Tired of Life. BERLIN. Feb. 6.—The Dresden Gazette publishes an article on Prince Bismarck, in the course of which it says that the prince recently said: “I feel tired, but I am not sick. My complaint is uneasiness of life. in which I no longer have any ob- ject. Nothing that l sre gives me pleasure. I feel loucly. l have lost my wife. and my sons have their own business to attend to. Agriculture and forestry have lost in- terest. and politics is beginning to bore me. " The Poland Stanford Estate. SAN 1711.1 foisco, T-ol). ra.——.\_Irs. Leland Stanford has dccidcd to close up the estate of her husband, of which she is executrix. ‘1" irst she will dispose of lands and after- ward personal 11’C‘pel‘t)’. Iron 1 the pro— coeds the balance due the legat 803 under the. will. amounting to nearly $1,000,000, will Ire paid and allow the resiJue to go to the university at P2110 Alto. Railroad Station Burned. EAST HADDA‘M, Conn. fob. 6.——The railroad station at Goodspeeds, on the Val- ley division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company, was to- tally destroyed by fire today, and every- thing indicates that it was the result of an attempt on the part of unknown parties to burglarize the station. The loss is about $3,000. A Br GIBRALTAR, Feb. 6.—The British steam- er Omega. from Hull, England. has sig- naled that the British steamer City of Agra has been lost. The captain of the Agra is on board the Onega. The City of Agra was a schooner rigged screw steamer, built at Glasgow in 1870. She registered 2,080 tons net and was 385 feet long. if isli Steamer Lost. Gallagher Quits Trust Committee. ALBANY, Pel‘. (l.—Senator Gallagher, in the senate today, tendered his resignation 011 the Lexow trust investigating commit- tee, owing to his inability to give proper time to the question on account of illness in his family. Bicycle Makers In Trouble. SYRACUSE, Feb. c.—Sheriff Austin to- day took possession of the plant of the Syracuse Specialty company, 011 executions . issued under judgments amour-ting to $43,- 276. 28. The company manufactured the Frontenac bicycle. BEAUTIFUL ‘SIIN Soft, White Hands with Shapely Nails, Luxu- riant Hair with Clean, Wholesome Scalp, pro- duced by‘CUTICURA SOAP, the most effective skin purifying and beautifying soap in the world, as well as purest and sweetest, for toilet, bath, and nursery. The only preventive of inflammation and clogging of the P011115. @ticur SOAP' is sold throughout the world. Porrim DRUG Aim . Cami. CORP-.801e1’r0pflfi Boston,U. S.A , ”-“How to Purify and Besutify the Skin, Scalp: Ind Hair," mailed free. and scaly. instantly re- BABY HUMDRS 1113333 y CUTIC‘IJRA Rnxsmzs. uN-v ...—We. ..N ~ TIIE SILK ‘ , and DRESS GOOIS HOUSE. 1111 ; 11111, TIIE BESTPMGE _ . 1'0 BIIY FIRST-GLASS TABLE LIIIEII. N orvvalk, Conn... N.'Y. Office, 442 Broadway- a- IllllllllllllllllIll'lll!lililli.IlllIlIIIllllllllllllllllllllilIIlIlIlllIIIIIlllllllllllllIlllllllIllllll‘lIllllIIIlllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllIlIIllllllIlllllllIIIZIEIIIEllllllllllllllllllllllIIIiIlIIIllIIllEIIllIIIEIIIZIIIlIlIEIIIZIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliIlllIIllI!IEIiIIIlIlIlIlIIIIIIIWIIIJ’I!lx'l!ll| The Remaining days of Winler will see greal activity in our Popular Slore. Winter Goods musl go. need room for Item. We musl have it. 11.1. 11111 1111111 Every day some New Spring Importation arrives. Fri Ices Talk. - * All , We will 0 '5':. LOT, NO. 1. All $15.00, $6.00 and $I8.00 Jackels. ' One Price, $8.50. LOT. No. 8. All $57.00 to $9.00 Jackets. LOT, NO 2. . ' All. $9.00, SIG. 00, $I2. 00 MID $14.00 JACKETS. .0119 Price $7.50. LOT, No. 4:.5 111 514. 50 to $6. 00 rackets“: ' 5 00 ”1"“ One Price,$ . . One Price, $3 50,, curse GOODS. 111131.111. GOOD BARGAINS THISi W EEK 5.4 Full 31...... Must... ............. ‘_ ,. c 10 Pieces New Over Laced Plaids ................................ I 50 6- 4 Full Bleached Muslin...... ..... I40 3Pieces 50- inch Black French Serge ....... .................... 39c 8- 4 F1111 Bleached uglin ....................... ' .. ..... ‘ l 10 Pieces 46- inch Serge, Navy, Green and Brown Helio- 9_ 4 Full Bleached Muslin ‘ . ...... . ........ 60 trope and olive ............................ .................. 3 i c [0- I; P ill B1 11 ............................................. ' 8C 8 Pieces 40— inch Black ML hair, that we alway s sell at 391‘,1 eac ed Muslin ............................................ 22° to close the lot .............................. 250 ALL STANDARDCOTTON. ‘ 2 Pieces 54- inch Black Matelaise cloth, that we sell at $1, 00, for this week ................. ' ...... . .............. . ...... 75c . . - 2Pieces only of our $1. 50 Black Henrietta we shall run Kite h 3” Be raazimefli out at ............................................. ......... $| 00 " ‘ ii I This is a great department with:us. How we have brought Sluts. Our Silk trade is growing all the time, we knew it would because we know we sell silks cheaper than any New York house. 10 Pieces two— toned Fancy Silks, suitable for linings and waists ........ . ................................... . ....... . ......... 25c 6 Pieces India Silk, for dresses and waists" ..39c 10 Pieces new effects in Silks for w aisls.. . 6..9c 10 Pieces New Brocade in three colorings”..' ....... ........ .750 2 Pieces only Gros Grain Brocade, these are worth 89c, for this week ........... .. ..... .. .................................. 500 1 Piece Black Satin Duchesse, 98c quality for ............... 6.9c 1 Piece Black Armure, $1.00 quality for ....................... .69c LINENS. This week we have some great drives in Linens. 54-inch Linen Damask ...... .. .............................. '. .......... 2 | c 56-inch Linen Bleached Damask ........................ .. ....... ...290 58-inch Lined German Bleached Damask .................... .490 Torrens. \Ve have some of those nice quality all linen 50c Towels left that we made such a run at .......................... 25c 25 Dozen Linen H ick Towels, large size, for this week ...... I Do COUN TERPANES. The Counterpan that we are selling this week is the same quality that everyone sells for $81.50. Our price is..... ................................... $ l _00 down the prECes on table were and kitchen :utensils since we established this department. Before that time’you paid double what you p9 y now. Meaken’ s Decorated English Porcelain Plates ....... 50 each Meaken’ s Decorated English Porcelain 'Cups and Saucers ........... 59 ............ .... ... .. c set Meaken’ s Decorated English Porcelain covered Vegetable . Dishes" ................. ,49c each Meaken 11’s Derrrated English Porcelain Sugar Bowls, . .............. ... ... .... ... 25¢ each Meaken s Decciated English Percolain covered Butter Dishes ......................................... ‘ ........ .2 90 each Meaken’ s Decorated English Porcelain Creamers, ..................... IOc each MEN’S FURNISHINGS. ’ Men’s Scarfs m Teck s Puffs and Four-in- hands, our reg- ular 500 quality (for Saturday only). ..... . ............... 250 Men’s Night Shirts, made of superior muslin, pearl but- tons, all sizes, formerly sold for 50c (for Saturday only) ................................................................ 290 50 Dozen Men’ 5 Fine Cotton Hose in black and tan, double sole Hermsdorf Dye, value 19c ,special per pair ............................................................ | 2 / 0 Men’s Grey and White Merino Shiite and Drum as our regular 50c quality .................... . ......... . ............... 38c HO’SIERY. 710 Dozen Ladies Black, Tan and Balbriggan Stockings, double soles, value 19c; special .................... | 2 / c 1 Boys‘ and Girls’ Heavy Black Ribbeis Stockings, fast color, seamless and extra stout; special value, per pair ....... ....... ................. .. ....... ...-.... ..... I 2%(3 IH 'BUSIIIN SIURI Em. Main an Wall 83. INSURE YOUR PLATE GLASS IN THE . . , Mutual _, Pate ‘ ass Insurance Compan OF CONNECTICUT,“ At HALF THE RATE charged by other stock companies as ice-non, : 7 . " We Hm ,. 1,1. i11111101111 , 1. @1111:er summing, , NORWALK
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