. \-—-\__ , with Spain. WNWw.‘ .« Q If yOu want the- best " - goods for the least money ~ ' read the advertisements “ ‘ n the Gazette. .. \ , VOL. VIII. No. 1811 NORWALK, CONN.,THURSDAY EvENING, FEBRUARY 24,1898. 1 9" Recogmzed as 1 ' familylpaperthe Gazette’s advertising columns vvi prove its_ value to" you. - PRICE ONE CENT. WAR WITH SPAIN. ooIIoIIEssnIII lllLl.“SAYS lIE noes llllT EXPEGT ' TllllllBLE WILL ARISE. 11 WAR WOULD COST stoooooooo. CANNOT SEE ‘WHEREIN SPAIN WOULD BE BENEFIT- TED BY BLOWING UP THE MAINE. Prior toileaving Norwalk for Wash- ington Wednesday evening, Congress- man E. J. Hill was interviewed by a. GAZETTE reporter on the .Maine dis- aster and the probable war with Spain. To the reporter Mr. Hill stated that he did not believe we would have war He said that there was more of a war feeling in this section than in Washington where everything was quiet, and the question of war very little discussed. As to the blowing up of the Maine, Mr. Hill said he could not see how or wherein Spain would be benefitted by such a foul act. Mr. Hill was on his way to take the train and the GAZETTE’S interview was consequently brief, but in the morning Mr. Hill was in Bridgeport and was in- terviewed by a Farmer reporter, to - . whom he gave his views on the question as follows: “War is-aseriousmatter,” said the. Congressman. "In the first place, we could not get ready for it in less than a year, and atthe lowest possible figure, we could not get out of it for less than ‘ $500,000,000. Do you realize what that means? If war was declared against Spain, 15 minutes after its promulga- tion, a tax would'have to be levied by . this country to raise approximately the amount which I have named to carry on the struggle. "Our coast defenses, army and navy. would have to be thoroughly equipped, and the expense for this work would be something enormous. If we are obliged to go to war to uphold our nation’s hon- or, then I would say by all means let us go, but with the understanding that we are going in to win. “Of course, I do not app1ehend but one result in the event of hostilities be- tween the two countries. We would whip them and do it thoroughly. But that is not the question. We want no war, if it can be avoided, and I am fer a peaceful settlement of this trouble- some situation. War means destruc- tion to our people, their homes and their property. It means the sacrifice of human blood, and God alone knows when it will all end. Before we should take any move in that direction, we. should be absolutely sure of.0ur prem- ises. Not one step should be taken without positive knowledge of the full after results. “I think the attitude of the Admin- istration is wise and conservative. Everything possible is being done to get at the facts, and when the final de-” cision is reached, whatever it may be, then the time for action will have are rived. Until then, we owe it to our-' selves as well as to our neighbors to reflain from any legislation that would in any way compromise us. “Standing against this government is an obligation of $1,000,000.000, pay- able on demand in gold. If war is de- clared, think of the position we will be :in with these outstanding acCounts against us. Mind, I do not say that we could not respond just as we always have when the emergency arri‘yed, but i " If-do say that if we can possibly main- '_..tain our dignity without resort to arms, . ithen let us do so. ‘ ‘5 ;’I7“As to the cause of. the Maine dis- aster, I think the chances as between an accident and the deviltry of some irresponsible person are about even. It is impossible to tell what caused it un- til we learn the facts in the situation. If anything, I am inclined to the belief that it was the work of a Spanish scoundrel or scoundrels. “When the Maine arrived in Havana the feeling there was intense, much more so than we realize here. It would not be surprising to me to learn that the awful catastrophe was due to the agency to which I have referred, al- though I would not be a bit surprised if it turned out to be an accident. When asked if he thought a resolu- tion favoring the granting of the bel- ligerent rights to the Cuban insur- gents could pass the present House, he refiected a moment before answering, and then replied: “Two years ago, it could have passed, but I am not so cer- tain about the present. The trOub- le is right here: There are millions of dollars of American .money invested in Cuba. So long as we do not recog- nize the insurgents, we can hold Spain responsible for the loss of every dollar sustained by our citizens in that isle. The moment we recognize the belliger- ency of the Cubans, we forfeit all right to any claim against Spain. To whom, then, shall we look for indemnity for such losses to our countrymen, who have, perhaps, invested their last cent in some enterprise? “The insurgents have nothing ‘we could look to for a return for our losses. I challenge anyone to say that they have greater sympathy for the men who are fighting in Cuba for freedom than. I, but whenever I hear it said that we are permitting human lives to be slaughtered, I say what about our own- gallant sailors and soldiers whose lives will be sacrificed? We have our American sailor and soldier to think-of, and we have no right to sacrifice their lives unless their country’s honor de- mands it. As yet no such condition exists. I “If when the inquiry into the Maine disaster is completed, and it is found to have been the work of a Spaniard, this country can force Spain to pay indem- nity for the loss of the battleship and the lives of the gallant crew. I know that Robert T. Lincoln and some others take a different VIEW‘ providing it is shown that it was the work of irrespon- But I, have looked in- to the matter some, and I know that the sentiment which exists at Wash- ington is that we can collect for our sible Spaniards. losses, although no amount of money can ever satisfy or appease our Wound- ed feelings for the loss of our gallant Jack tars. “It is a grand tribute to the temper and statesmanship of our people to know that at this time no party lines are known at Washington, Democrats and Republicans stand together as Americans. It is country now, not party. I do not mean to say that there are not some members of both parties who are inclined to criticise the ad» ministration for what they are pleased to call its un-American policy, but on the whole the actions of our legislators are a source of gratification. We are ' i teaching the world a lesson which other That we first want to be sure we’ are right before we go ahead: And when the time comes for us to go ahead, the same spirit will nations may well follow: be manifested. “It is a rather difficult matter to get ' 75,000,000 of people excited, and that is what we amount to. But when we feel that the time has come for action, there does not exist in the civilized world a power that can make us falter.” ———-—-———'<o.o>—-———— some. The West—Murphy Bout Takes Place To- night. The twenty round boxing bout be- tween Tommy West and Dan Murphy, champion of Connecticut, takes place before the Horizon Athletic club in the Park City theatre, Bridgeport to-night, and promises to draw an immense crowd. - The opening bout will be between Jack Hannigan, of Pittsburg, and Jack‘O’Brien of New York, and will prove quite interesting considering the past they have an old grudge to settle. A large number of sports from N or- walk and nearby towns will attend. ————————-—<o.o>~—~————- Dar-ion. The Royal Social Club of Darien, composed of ten of our young people has just been organized, and holds weekly meetings at each other’s homes. The last meeting was held at the home of Miss Nellie Goodeve on Leroy ave- nue where they spent a very enjoyable evening. A supper was served and same very handsome prizes given. Miss Maud Van Dine won first prize, Master Arther Southwick second, and Master W. J. Fleming booby prize. The next meeting will be held at the home of Master W. J. Fleming on Friday even- ing, March 4th, where a feature of the evening will be. 8. gr aphophone enter- tainment. . I 1 Knights of Honor. The officers of the Knights of Honor N o 3904 were installed last night by Deputy Grand Dictator J. H. Berry of Danbury, assisted by Grand Dictator Carlos Smith of New Haven, with Grand Sentinel Glover of Bridgeport as Guide. The officers installed were: . Past Dictator—Dr. S. H.-Huntington. Dictator—George H. 'Vosburgh. Vice Dictator—Gustave Lang. Treasurer—E. Paul. Financial Reporter,—James E. Mor— ton. . ' Guardian—éDr. W. C. Burke. Sentinel—Walter Hall. I Trustees—James W. O’Brien, Gus- ttve Lang and Dr. S. H. Huntington. Speeches followed the installation and refreshments were served- ————-—-——‘0.0>——-——— Interesting Service. A Washington’s birthday evening is announced for the mid-week service at the South Norw alk Congregational church to- night. The chief featl: no. will be an address on the witness of our nation’s history to the pow- er of Christ, by John H. Light. Piano solos by Mr. Stanley will be the special music for the evening and patriotic songs and hymns will be sung by the audience. ——<o-o>—~-— Change of Managers. James M. Harvey, who recently took an active part in the protest against the premium stamps, has resigned as manager of the New York Grocery company’s store on Main street. His successor is M. J. Reardon, a brother . of the manager of the com any’s Nor- 1:: . P . . . walk store. Mr. Harvey has been of— fered a place in the company’s whole- sale house in New York—Stamford Advocate. ——-<o.o’——.——— Mrs. N. D. Sperry Chosen. At a caucus of the Connecticut dele- gates to the national convention of the Daughters of the American Revblution in Washington, it was unanimofisly de- cided to nominate Mrs. N. D. Sperry of New Haven for the office of vice- presi- dent- general from Connecticut and to support Mrs. Daniel Manning for the presidency. —-.—-<o.oD-.—————-—— _ Red, White and Blue. There will be a mass meeting of the members of the Y. M. C. A., tomorrow night, at the association rooms, to heal reports on the button contest. H. J. Hipson will report for the Blue But- tons, and Thomas Richardson, for the Red Buttons. has been selected to give the decision, thus making it a red, white and blue affair of more than ordinary note._ ' A man named White . _ to be consul'at'Sonneberg, A IIII_A__o ooo. Attacks George Johnson and Severely Bites Both ,His Hands. Szfi'e‘ég'fidfw.‘ Pannier! With Clothes Pole and Left for Dead, He Revives and-Escapes. vii: This morning about 7 o’clock, George Johnson, Mr. James II. Knappis colored coachman, came running out of Mr. Knapp’s barn at the rear of his resi- dence on West avenue, South Norwalk, crying for help at the top of his voice. Tightly clutched between his hands Johnson heldsfa medium sized dog of peculiar color, which was frothing at the mouth and making violent strug- gles 1’00 free himself from the grasp of his Captor. , As Johnson reached the walk lead- ing from the house to the barn, he commenced to batter the dog’s head against the tar walk until he thought he had sufficiently stunned him to re- lease his grasp. I George had no sooner let the animal g0 than he sprang in his wild fury up- on him and fastened his teeth in his hand, and as the man attempted to grab-him for the second time the dog eluded the grasp and. severely bit J ohnv son on'the otherhand. Realizing that his life was at stake, Johnson grasped a convenient clothes pole and began pounding the mad ani- mal over the head until the pole was smashed in pieces and the animal lay stretched out upon the lawn apparent- ly dead. The .badly bitten man, seeing the (102‘ laid out, hastened toDr. W. B. Bean’s . ofiicc,;"two doors below, ‘where "the ’ wounds were caute’rized and dressed by the physician.‘ Upon returning to the scene after having his wounds attended to, Johnson .was surprised to findthat the dog had not been killed, but had in his absence revived and escaped down the street. A large number of people were pass- ing the. house going to their work at the time, but strange to say none of them witnessed the terrible conflict 0r noticed the dog as he made his" escape. Johnson who was quite badly fright- ‘ ened as well as severely bitten, says the dog was unknown to him and had entered the barn where he was at work and attacked him on sight and without provocation. : ‘A‘ v-V Fight on Steamboat Dock. It is reported that there 11 as abloody fight on the steamboat wharf at an early hour this morning between two men much the worse for intoxicants. A small crowd witnessed the fight, which was quickly dispersed by a cry “Here comes a cop. The fighters also ran away, but not without promising to fight it out some other day. The man who is wearing a bandage 0 for his right eye to- -day, is said to ban e gotten the wm st of the meatiog. ——-———“O>———- Solomon’s Orders. Captain Solomon Peck on Saturday shipped 3000 feet of white oak timber to New York which will be used for re- p Iirs on the well known steamer Dan- iel Drew. He has placed an order for 8,000 feet more of the same kind, which is now being cut in the woods at Eas- ton. “. v .= Rev. J. M. Bellows .Entertains. Rev. J. McClure Bellows entertained the members of Grace church at the rectory Tuesday night. Mrs. Robert Van Buren, president of the guild, "re- ported that the society had raised $200 for the church. Another feature was an exhibition and sale of etchings, which realized good prices. --—-—<o<l>0>-—-————~~——- Danbury Team Stolen. ‘ A closely clipped gray mare, at- tached to a two seated covered wagon' was stolen in Danbury early . yesterday morning. Chief ,Ginty of that place asked the local authorities to be on tho watch for it. ‘-__-_ .‘ V A Connecticut Man. The President yesterday nominates" Oliver J. D. Hughes, of Connecticut. Germany. EVE’S‘RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG r1,;HE WOMEN, BY ONE OF THEM. The pace that kills a business woman is the work done at home. Good, hard faithful attention to business never killed any one, man or woman. Worry, and the “seeing to things” idea—these arc the two nails in the business wo- man s coffin. The “seeing to things” idea is dis- tinctly feminine. N 0 man ever had it. Every woman is born with it. Men sit in the street car and watch the driver of a truck groan and tug and try to get his wheels off the track, and not a man will move to help that driver, or even sigh in sympathy. Every woman in the car is edging and peering and wish in ,9; she dared to go out on the platform and “see to that truck.” That’s the thing that kills women. They try to carry the world on their shoulders and they don’t realize that the world is a great deal better off without their puny strength under it. Business women try to do too many kinds of things. They are, most .of them, “Jills of all trades.” Whena business man gets up in the morning he takes his bath, goes into the dining room and eats his breakfast, kisses his family good-bye and goes down town to his work like a sensible man. The business woman—do you know her '3' I do. I’ll tell what the busmess woman does. ‘ She gets up early and goes into the children’s room and fusses around for half an hour or so. If you ask her what she is doing she’ll say she’s “sce- ing to things." She hires a servant-~and waits upon her. She pays a dressmaker—and sits up “ nights studying fashion books for a new way to have a dress made. She buys a hat—takes it home and tears it all to pieces and makes it over again. She works herself ill over something she can’t do, and ought not to do, and takes a rueful pleasure in a martyred spell of illness. She worries about other people’s ' troubles and frets over other people’s children and almost takes medicine for other people’s headaches, and she puts all her friends into nervous irritation trying to “see to them.” .A SUDDEN DEATH. “ Col.” John Vickers Dies at His Home in South Wilton. The news of the death in South ”Wil- ’ ton this morning of John Vickers was a surpiise to the many friends he has 111‘; name, this section. The " 'Colonel” as he was familiarly called was at one time superintendent of the Richardson .& Morgan foundry in South N orwalk, ‘which position he resigned about two years ago. ‘ He at the time lived on West Wash- ington street, but later removed to South Wilton, from which place it was his intention to remove back to Nor- walk to- -day. He was taken ill last night and died at an em ly hour this morning. The deceased was a Mason of high degree and a war veteran having been a captain of Co. F, of the 17th New York volunteers. He was a member of Buckingham G. A. R. Post, and the funeral will prob- ably be attended from» the Post rooms on Sunday next. He was 74 years of age. ‘ Dissolution. The co-partnership formerly existing between William M. Terry, John R. Woodhull and James E. Woodhull a firm doing business in Stamford and Norwalk under the firm name of Wil- liam M. Terry & Co. has been dissolved, James E. Woodhull withdrawing from the firm. Mr. Batchford Denies. M. Ratchford emphatically denies the published statement that he has purchased the building on Riverside avenue, Westport, at present occupied by George A. Darrow. It is the build- ing adjoining that he has purchased. ~—-‘o-o>——-— — 0n the Move. Theodore Eskelsen is retrieving his household belongings from High street to the building which he recently pur- chased On 'Main street. Wilton. The Wilton \Vorld was not ’iound last week. i ‘ P. S. Ackcrman and. family are. visit ing friends in Branchville. Several recruits of the “Hubbell .Howlers” invaded Norwalk VVedn'es-A day night. Ash Wednesday services were held at St. Matthew’s Church morning and evening. Dame Rumor says that S. .W. Olms- stead is contemplating erecting a fine . lesidence on one of his buildinglots near Dr A. B. Gorhams. Miss Agnes Ogden who has been ill the past week with a mild type of scar- let fever, is rapidly convalescind. A small puppy dog owned by Louis Verlin has been having lots of fun for ' the past two weeks catching the neigh- bors’ chickens, and..it has finally be- come a common sight to see him car- rying off a hen nearly as large as him-, self. Mr. Verlin came home from a Southern trip on Saturday, and pro» nounced the death sentence on doggie after a very informal trial. Harry S. Olmstead acted as Lord high execu- tioncr. Harry Olmstead had a narrow escape from serious injury on Wednesday. I’Vhile riding one of his big grey team to water, steady old Bessie became sud- denly frisky and throwing up her heels threw Harry over her head. He land- ed squarely on his head, and the by- standers who had been enjoying the circus became suddenly grave, fearing he had been seriously hurt. It takes ' more than a tumble, however, to phase Harry and he jumped up apparently unhurt. . VVashington’s‘ birthday lasts. all the week. - It will be celebrated in the Congregational church next Sunday morning by a gospel and praise service, including an address by the pastor Time? :30 _ Miss Helen Middlebrok is I the guest of R. T. Easton, Brooklyn, N. Y. ~————<0.0>—-—— Hurlbutt Street. - - The District School was closed two days this week. Miss Mabel Sturges is the guest of Selectman Jackson. h Miss Nettie Olmstead, of Cannon, spent Sunday in this place. Mrs. Elmer Jackson entertained a number of the younger members of . N orfield Grange one evening last week ' to make arrangements for an entertain- ment. The usual tasty refreshments for which the J acksons are famous was forthcoming, but the delicious cake without its accustomed coat of icing. The hostess made a short and informal speech explaining the deficiency by saying that the head of a hustling Wil- ton grocery firm,’ and a deacon at that, had delivered two pounds of powdered. sulphur, instead of the confectioner’s sugar that was ordered. ,. Investigation had proved that the sugar had been de- livered to another family of the some who had been somewhat sur- prised to find that everything the firm sold was so pure, that evening their sulphur was white. <vv Rumors. The air is rife with -rumors of at- .tachments, assignments, failures, etc., but the parties whose names are con- nected with the same are still doing business at the old stands. ————-—"O.O>—-——-——— A report that the hatting business ofL. L. Sherwood had been attached is denied by Mr. Sherwood, who while admitting that there is some trouble in his business affairs says that he be- lieves everything will be satisfactorily adjusted. -‘ V A1New Clerk. Fred Carden, a former clerk at the N orwalk hotel, succeeds Starr 'Moulton as clerk at the new Mahackemo hotel, in South Norwalk. ' Th; Weather. , Threatening to-night, probably fair and colder Friday; MARRIAGES. PATCHEN KELLOGG~II1 Lyons Plains, Feb- 22. by Rev. Alexander Hamilton, Clifford Patchen and Miss JessieJ. Kellogg. LYMER—BRITTO—In Port Chester. Feb. 21, Raymond Lymer and Miss Katie Britto. . MONJO— ROGERS—,-In Stamford at the house of Robert Roge s, Weed avenue, Feb. 22, by the Rev. amuel Scoville. Miss Jennie M. Rogers to F. N. Monjo, of Stamiold. . . BIRTHS. _ , DAVIES—In Erst Norwalk, Feb. 22, a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Davies of Osborn avenue. ’ A _ 5': -.
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