' GGAz ET T ._ E BY UBSGRIBL FOR THE ,, AND ll.l.W~ . emu PAPERS p.36nt to any Ad. flresss FOB. ollar! ADDRESS ALL ORDERS T0 GAZETTE. . i l x SPllN lulu SHIPS Naive of~Her Purchase of War Vessels Confirmed. GETS THREE NEW cameras Two Coast Defense Vessels About to Be Launched in France, Also Secured—Tho Ainazonas “'ill Have a Spunish Crew —Ainerica'e “’aiting Galnc. London, March 9.——The English news- papers confirm the news of Spain’s pur- chase of war ships. _The St. James’s Gazette, which Monday published the denials of the Spanish Embassy and Spanish Naval Commission, which has an office in London, says: “It is ascertained on very high au- thority, in spite of denials, that the Spanish Government has almost cer— tainly succeeded in buying three near- ly completed cruisers here and two coast defense vessels in France. Ex- perts are almost as much surprised at the success of Madrid in raising money as by the clever diplomacy which se- cured the Chilian and Brazilian cruis- ers of the Armstrongs, at a cost be- lieved to be a million pounds sterling, almost before the move was suspect- ed.” The article goes on to say that much competition between Spain and the United States for these various ships constructing was expected, “but Amer— ica has come to the conclusion that its naval resources are strong enough to confront Spain, and is playing a wait- ing game.” Continuing, the St. James’ Gazette says: “An American naval authority ,now in this country takes a cynical viewof the six torpedo boats building for Spain here and of the three already delivered, ‘which might just as well be paid. for by Spain in the first instance, and make valuable additions to the United States Navy later on.’ ” The article also points out that the earliest time in which the Chilian cruiser, which cost £400,000 ($2,000,000) can be finished is three months, and adds that the other vessels purchased will take longer to finish; so that in the event of war, “which will come soon if at all," the ships will be use- , less, as international law will prevent their delivery.” In conclusion, the St. James’s Ga- ; zette remarks: “A feature of the war- ship market at present is the small number of vessels available. Three cruisers and two coast defense vessels is the best Great Britain and France can do. It is true these are not the only warships building; but the others, twelve Japanese and two Chinese cruisers, and eight torpedo destroyers for Japan, are so keenly and immedi- ately desired by their respective gov- ernments, that no price would buy them.” It is said that even if the Amazonas should sail from here with a Brazilian crew, she will turn up in Cuban waters with a Spanish crew. The affair, nat- urally, has been kept as secret as pos- sible. ' Inquiry among financiers and diplo- mats here who are most likely to know the facts reveals general skepticism regarding the reports that a Spanish loan has been floated in London. Spain, it is true, has made repeated attempts to raise money, the most recent at- tempt being‘only a fortnight ago, when the Rothschilds and other financiers were approached and emphatically and final‘y informed the‘Spanish agents that there was no more money to b had from them for Spain. . Diplomats here say Spain has en- deavored to raise a loan among her wealthy citizens abroad, offering a lien on public buildings as security, and it is thought possible this may be the source of the present disbursements. Woodford Says Spanish Loan Has Failed. Washington, March 9.—A cablegram received from Minister W'oodford was laid before the Cabinet yesterday by the President. It declared that Spain has.exhausted every means of raising money for the prosecution of a. war, without success. All the financial cen- tres of Europe have rejected her over- tures. General Woodford pronounces it an utter impossibility for Spain to secure funds with which to engage in hostilities against the United States. BELGIAN PRINCE IN NEW YORK. He Comes Over to Study American Cus- toms and Methods. New York, March 9.—Prince Albert Leopold Clement Maria Mainrad, of Belgium, arrived in this city yesterday on the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The Prince’s visit being ofiicial. he is trav- eling incognito as the Count de Rethy. Accompanying him are Lieutenant- Colonel 'Jungbluth, his aide—de-camp, and Court Physician Charles Melis. The Prince is only twenty-two years of age, and is handsome and well-built. He is deeply interested in economics and the industrial progress of his country. and the real purpose of his visit here is to study American meth- ods and customs. After being entertained in this city he will be taken by Count llichtervelde to \Vashingtcn, where a series of recep- tions are to be given in his honor. On Friday evening he will be dined by President McKinley, and on Saturday evening by Vice-President Hobart. From Washington he goes South as far as New Orleans and W'est as far as San Francisco. It is his intention to visit all of the important cities of the country. He is finely educated and well fitted to make a study of America, and he is said to have a disposition to give his people the benefit of his observations when he comes to“ the throne as the successor of his uncle, King Leopold. The Sharkoy-Choynski Fight. San Francisco, March 9.—The Shar- key—Choynski fight, which takes place on Friday night, has aroused more in- terest here than any mill for months. Already there has been some heavy betting, and the fact that money is coming in so far ahead of hostilities makes it certain that it will be the . cylinder dropped out. biggest betting fight of years here. The ’ odds are' now 10 to 9 on'Sharkey. Next in interest is the Jackson-Jefirles mill. ,1! was'sald that Jackson found ‘he could not get into condition. and the Olympic Club sent a physician to ex- amine him. H e reports that the negro is in splendid form. . .. I. ‘ ’. istnmme EVIDENGE: (ll llorwalk’s‘ Needs. And Remarkable Proofs that the National Disease Long Considered incurable Can Be Cured and Has Been Cured Right Here in Norwalk. Mrs. William W’. Bloom, who lives. at 7 Water street, Norwalk, says: “I have been troubled with catarrh in my head and throat for some time. llly whole head was stuffed up; the pas- sages of my head and throat would at times become so filled with mucous that I could not-talk, and altogether it. was very annoying. I also suffered a great deal of the time with headaches. I act a bottle of California Catarrh Curcha't Plalsted’s drug store in South N orwalk, and I think it is the greatest stuff in the world. It has cured me of all the disagreeable suffering I have had for so ionggmy throat troubles me no more,and I haven’t had a headache for weeks. I have recommended it to several friends who have used it with satisfactory re- sults, and we all unite in saying it. is a wonderful medicine. ” California Catarrh Cure is especially prepared for treatment of the mucous membrane. It. alloys the inflammation, checks the disease and arrests and re-' pairs the decay of this delicate lining. It 13 a. curative agent'for colds,coughs hay fever, bronchitis, asthma. and all. purely mucous aifections. ' mg and after a cold,v:ind you will never have a. cold “hang on,” or even reach theycatarrhal stage. When catarrh is once firmly fixed in the nasal passages and throat. it begins to attack the mucous membrane of the passage lead- 1ng either tothe lungs or to the stom- ach. . The result of the former course IS ultimately consumption, of the latter what. IS commonly called some form of indigestion or dispepsia. It is catarrh of the stomach, intestines, kidneys and various internal passages. California Cutarrh Cure will prevent and cure all forms of catarrh, whatever the part af- fected, and even will check incipient consumption. It. is sold by all dealers; iii) cents, three times as much, one dol- ar. Aman 18 never so exasperating as when he asks a woman for a. detailed account of her day’s doings and then reads the paper while she is trvino‘ to give it to him. . b SAVE YOUR LIFE. By using.“THE NEW GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY CURE.” This new remedy is a great surprise on ac- count of its exceeding promptness in relievmg pain in the Kidneys,- Bladder and Back in male or female. It re- lieves retention of water, and'pain in passing it almost immediately. Save yourself by using this marvelous cure. Its use will prevent fatal consequences ~ in almost all cases by its great altera- tive and healing powers. Sold by E. P. Weed, Druggist, Norwalk. Conn. MAKING RATS WORK. St. Louis Firm Gets 3%.; Drain Pipe Clean- ed Gratis. There are 150 men in North St. Louis who defy any one to dispute the fact that Tom Maguire is a. genius. Mr. Maguire is yard foreman at the Lac- lede Gas Company’s plant. His en- thusiastic proclaimers of his genius are his fellow-workers in the big yard. A sewer pipe leading from one of the buildings to the river bank, 160 feet away, became clogged. The pipe is 16 feet below the surface. It was not known just where the obstruction was, so arrangements were made to open the trench. Then Maguire brought in- to play what proved to be the trump card, via, rats. ‘ ' He had been thinking about the plan for several days. One night, by the aid of generous hunks of fresh cheese, he managed to entrap two big gray ro- dents, and these he determined to put into the sewer. They were. taken- to the mouth at the river bank and re- leased. The opening was then closed securely behind them, leaving the ani- mals with only one chance of life. That was to go straight ahead. And they did. Several more rats were caught each succeeding day and turned into the sewer, until a dozen‘ fine specimens were gnawing away in the pipe. The morning after the last detachment joined the main rodent army Water commenced to trickle from the pipe. Iron rods and steam were applied. In ten minutes the sewer was clean—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. \Vhy the Burglar Cried. Not long since three young fellows who had been making a night of it rolled into the house and found a ne- gro busily engaged in gathering up all the silverware and depositing it in a big sack in the middle of the dining-room floor, preparatory to carrying it away. The thief was greatly frightened. The three young men were' also much alarmed. One of them had a pistol. He had very little faith in the firearm, but he called the“ colored porter and, handing him the weapon, told him to holdit on the burglar until. the three young men went out for a policeman. When the officer finally arrived the porter drOpped his arm with the pistol. The Not a. single load was in the pistol. When the burglar was searched. two seven-shooting revolvers, loaded and self—acting, were found on his person. The burglar was so disgusted with himself that be cried—Louisville Cou- rier-Journal. The Cannibal Lobster. Lobstcrs cannot be persuaded to grow up together peaceably.. If a io'zen newly. hatched specimens are and promising yoiuigster.‘ Use it dur-q NORWALK vnoslNE'ss'9;DIRE‘croiij. L» ~ Nérwalk, Fire Insurance '60... SUCCESSFULQPERATICSN‘ smog 1860. ‘ V5 ‘-* is? NO OUTSTANDING, CLAIMS. 'f Pie] Bros’ Real German Lager, ON DRAUGHT AND IN BOTTLE ' RATCH FOR DS’ - f44.‘-Maiin street. S. 15’. W _LLSON,‘ PRACTICAL CONTRACTOR & BUILDER. Estimates cheerfully given. 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