I ‘m'm. .-.\_ read the Iadvertisements '9' If you want the best goods for the least money in the Gazette. _. VOL. VIII. , NO. 1843 WAITING THE FINAL WORD. IILL GOOD CITIZENS “REC- OGNIZEPR‘ESIDENT . MCKINLEY’S . EFFORTS FOR PEACE. WILL NOW BRING SPAIN T0 TERMS. THE MESSAGE WILL IN ALL LIKELIHOOD FORGE SPAIN TO AN IMMEDIAIE ISSUE IN SPITE OF ELEVENTH-HOUR EFFORTS OF THE MADRID GOVERNMENT TO PROLONG DISCUSSION. The whole country to-day awaits the President’s final word on the Cuban question. With admirable patience it has borne the strain of suspense made necessary by the situation in Havana and the President’s praiseworthy de- termination to act only with. modera- tion, deliberation and a sober sense of the gravity of the occaSlon. All good citizens have recognized the wisdom of President McKinley in refusing to be carried off his feet by righteous indignation over the Maine or by blatherskite abuse aimed to arouse savage instincts without regard They have also cordially approved the hu- to National rights or wrongs. mane consideration which postponed the message last week in response to Consul-General Lee’s representations of the dangers to our citizens in Cuba. The American people are not anxious for. war; they have been behind the Ad- . ministration in all its efforts for peace and all its work to gain time for ade- quate preparation if war must come. But there must be an end of suspense; and everybody will breathe more free- ly. whatever the outcome, when the question is once settled. So there is eVery reason for satisfaction with the President’s plan to send in his message to-day and bring the difficulty with Spain to an. immediate issue in spite of the eleventh-hour efforts of the Madrid diplomatists to prolong discussion. . Spain has had all the time it could ask for. The United States has won the admiration of European nations for its moderation. The concessions which Sagasta hints at making now might have been acceptable in Cuba and here a year ago, but they do not meet the Effie now, not because the United States is trying to force Spain to a contest, but because times have so changed with the progress of the revolution in Cuba that what might have brought lasting peace a year ago can only be the cause of new struggles now. The object of this Government is to end the savagery and disorder at our door, and there is no use parleying over schemes which it is perfectly well known cannot bring peace and civiliza- tion. Therefore if we refuse further to talk of order in Cuba, but proceed to enforce order there, it is because, after long trial and severe self-restraint, we are at last convinced that is the only As Mr. McKinley said, the situation in Further waiting on Spanish susceptibilities has also become intolerable. short and sure course to pursue. Cuba has become intolerable. [FURTHER WAR NEWS ON ElG are PAGE. 1 Easter on Wheels. A large number of bicycle riders rom out of town visited this city yes- fcrday, and the conditions, taking into consideration the time of year were favorable for such visits, the riders came from the north, east, west and south, and included many expert lady riders. . William Fogg and William Fitzmeyer wheeled here from Meriden. Miss Thornton, (if Brooklyn, who is a ’ guestof Miss Herscher, of Bridgeport, wheeled from the latter city and re- turned home in the evening. There were others from Danbury. Bridgeport, Stamford and even as far east as New Haven and west as Port Chester. ———-——<o.o>————-— The Weather. . Partly cldudy to—night possibly show- ers. On immediate coast, Tuesday fair. ‘ , WW ”advertise in the GAZET'l‘E. Fanan-Sprague. James Fagan and Miss Annie Sprague were married by Rev. J. J. Furlong in St. Mary’s church immedi- ately after the celebration of the 7 o’clock mass yesterday morning. A reception was held in honor of the oc— lcasion at the home of Mrs. Kent in ISouth Wilton which was participated I in by several guests from this city and I was in keeping with a gladsome Easter day Wedding. AV “‘ Giant Cat Dead. Frank T. Maynard, of Dahbury, was the owner of the famous twenty—five pound eat of Danbury. He is the owner now of all that remains of him. The cat is dead, and previous to his death he became greatly emaciated by reason of a long fast. For twenty-five days previous to his demise the great cat refused to take food, find literally starved himself 'to'death. ' Evening” N ORWALK, CONN., MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 11, 1898. ‘ EASI_E_II_IIIII. , ' The Various Church Edifices Decorated With Easter Lilies and Smilax. Inspiring Sermons on thexr'Resurrection by Local Pastors. Beautiful Te Deums Sung to the Lord of Hosts. Although the Easter morn dawned in a rather dubious manner,along§about church time the sun began to peep through the clouds and shine upon the church going people who thronged the various houses of worship. The dec- orations in the churches were most superb and beyond description of tongue or pen. At the Congregational church South Norwalk, elaborate programmes had been arranged, for both the morning and evening services. At the morning service, Rev. G. H. Beard preached a very forcible sermon on “The Easter Promise in Ourselvesg” Text, John 11-25 “I am the Resurrec- tion and the, Life.” The music was fine more especially the chorus choir in selected Anthems. In the evening the service was under the direction of the Men’s Sunday Evening club and was mostly musical. A short address by the pastor on “The praises of the Easter tide” was very appropriate. The solos by Mrs. John P. Bouton were most sweetly rendered. At the First Congregational church the music was new and arranged by Alex. S. Gibson. The Cantata written by Dr. Seward was as follows: No. l—Evening of the Crucifixion, tenor solo. N 0. 2—011 the way to the Sepulchre. bass solo and quartette. No. 3—Mary at the Sepulchre, con~ tralto solo. No. 4—Bethany--—The Assention, so- prano solo. No. 5—After the Ascension, was sung-sy’the whole congregation to the tune Portuguese Hymn. The solo parts by Mrs. Whitney and Miss Sherwood were beautifully ren- dered, the music being particularly adapted to their voices. The church was crowded at both services. The pastor preached in the morning on “The Risen Christ and the Believing Soul.” ‘ ' ‘ At St. Paul’s chain-master Pooley ar- ranged a very attractive programme. The church was profusely decorated with lilies and palms and large con, gregations attended both services. Easter Day at Grace church was observed by an elaborate programme. Rev. J. McClure Bellows preached on the "Resurrection,” a subject which gladdens the heart and never wearies the soul of the Christian. At St. Mary’s, the handsome white marble altar had been stripped of its purple and in its place the rarest white blossoms of the spring~tide, beautiful Easter lilies and hyacinths, palms and smilax were strewn, displaying the happy consciousness of the Risen Lord. The Sanctus, Benedict-us, Agnus Dei and Regina Coeli were most effectively sung. At St. Joseph’s, South Norwalk, the music. was of a high order and the con- gregations large. , The pretty little altar was a bower of rarest flowers artistically arranged. The sermon by the pastor was very instructive and eloquent. Rev. F. A. Scofield of the Norwalk Methodist church, preached to a large congregation both morning and even- ing. Choir director H. P. Price ar— ranged a fine programme for both ser- vices. The regular choir was assisted by Mr. Frank Comstock. In Hoyt’s Opera House the First Methodist congregation enjoyed their Easter Day. The soprano solo, “The Light of the World” sung by Mrs. Ross was most sweetly rendered. In the evening a Sunday school concert, Rosecrans’ scripture cantata, Faith, Hope and Love, was sung by a chorus of children. The musical program at Trinity church was rendered by the quartette choir. The offertory solo was render- by Mr. Fred Ambler in the morning and at the evening service Miss Edna Sherwood sang the “Resurrection.” Rev. Livingston R. Schuyler officiated. Killed at New Milford. Mrs. A. D. Parsells, aged 60, Wife of a well—to—do farmer of New Milford, was the victim of a railroad crossing acci- dent about half a mile above Brookfield Junction Saturday afternoon, and died soon-rafter being tikento the Danbury Hospital. . IRAMP_s_III_LIMBII; [The South Norwalk Police Gather in a Cotcrie of Vagrants. IA Charge of Theft Preferred Against One of the Gang. For some days past this town has been infested by a gang of tramps, whose insolence has entitled them to a term in jail if not States prison. They have approached people on the street and asked for money and when refused, became insulting. They also visited private houses and were alike insulting. A portion of the gang came to grief Saturday night, at South Norwalk, and were lodged in the station house in that city. One of the gang at least made him- self liable to a long term in jail. This particular one gave his name as James Griffen, and he was quickly recognized by Chief Vollmer as an old offender. . He appropriated from a wagon an Water street two demijohns, and a new hat, the property of Adolph Anderson. The thief was evidently surprised to find the demijohns empty and deposited them behind a convenient building. The hat he secreted under his coat where it was found when he was placed under arrest. The others placed under arrest were William O’Brien, William Ray, Thom- as Murphy, Samuel Howard and John O’Brien, or at least they were so listed on the police blotter. The charges against them are drunkenness and vagrancy. ' The hearing in the case took place in the Town Court this morning at which time the O’Briens’ were sen- tenced to ten days in jail each. Ray received a sentence of twenty days in the same institution, and Murphy, Howard, and Grifien were forced to be content with fifteen days in jail. ‘v' ' AMUSEMENTS. lnuersoll’s Lecture. It is hardly necessary to say that Colonel Ingersoll is a humOrist. Every true poet has more or less humor in his nature, and in the case of the great agnostic it bubbles forth without effort, ina sparkling stream that brightens everything around him. When he drops into a serious mood, and (lays down, with incisive logic, the facts that he has gathered by long years of scholarly research, his auditors listen with an intense interest that is an un- conscious tribute to the power of his reasoning. Then he breaks into some droll term of expression or with some irresistibly comic anecdote, and thus clinches the assertion he has just made in sober earnestness. Colonel Inger- soll will lecture at Hoyt’s Theatre, to- night. A Trip to Coontown. A Trip to Coontown, introducing all the leading members of Black Patti’s company of last year comes to Hoyt’s Theatre, next Tuesday and Wednes- day nights, and to the Norwalk Opera House Monday night. The press throughout the United States concede this attraction to be the “greatest col- ored show on earth,” and in speaking of the performance the Boston Post says: “The leading roles are in the hands of Bob Cole and Billy Johnson and are supported by a big company of clever performers. During its action special- ties follow each other in rapid succes- sion and the fun is never allowed to lag. A-_ WHEN TRAVELING ’thther on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef- fectually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fevers, headaches, and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading drug- gists. h’lanufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. ——-—<g coop—— Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Foote left South Norwalk, for Washington, D. 0., this morning. ’Douglas Fowler Post, G. A. R. will _ hold a regular meeting. to-night. EVE’S RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN, BY ONE OF THEM. The other evening I was seized with an unconquerable desire to go some- where and as I could think of no better place, I selected the Library for my place of visitation that particular even- ing. , As I entered the new reading room I could not but be impressed with the commodious and comfortable aspect of the whole place. Everything seems to be arranged so as to convenience the patrons and a feeling that one can move around without getting in every- body’s way adds greatly to the other virtues of the place. I for one rise to say that I truly be- lieve that the Board of Library direc- tors were very judicious in making the change they did, for although the rent of $600 per year might have been clo- nated in the old place, that paltry sum would hardly compensate for the lack of room and inconvenience thereby sustained. As the library grows, so the patrons grow with it. A case of Supply and Demand. The little folks are truly as interested in this public good as the older folks. At a table devoted to juvenile reading, I sawa rosy checked and browneyed little boy Sitting. He could not read but he sat there looking like a little sage, in semblance devouring some illustrations in a magazine. I could think he looked like nothing so much as a "Brownie.” The mysterious has attraction for few people judging by the small number who witnessed Kellar’s magic tricks Thursday night. It would seem some- times as if this genius dwelt in the pandemonium. Well, steps have at last been taken toward the Wall street bridge improve- ment and as usual there are a host of spectatoi‘s. It might be justly termed . -“The Bridge of Sighs” judging by the penchant idlers have for hanging over it. I have been wondering how much longer winter intends to linger in the lap of Spring. It has been bad weather for the Dry goods’ merchants and mil- liners, and perhaps has effected their Easter trade to no small degree. The spring styles, however, are beautiful and of vast variety. The summer fab- rics are “dreams” of elegance, and the summer girl with awell filled purse, will certainly revel in the gauzy organ- dies, lawns and dimitics so plente- ously displayed. The, use of ribbons for dress trimming is a conspicuous feature of the spring and summer fashions. Ribbons of every width are used, and one of the most effective modes of employing them is for rufiies. At the milliners’ there is one bril- liant array. The Hats and bonnets are gayer than ever before. M @aryfll’ee 0% ((5%... A er Easter Offering. Among the Easter offerings an— nounced at St. Joseph’s church yester- day was one of $100 from “Anonymous” and another Of $50 from the Hungarian members of the church, besides many others of a smaller figure from friends of the society. ‘A.‘ ‘vr District Rally. District Division, No. 2 will hold a rally with Rising Star Division, S. of T. at Rowayton. this evening. The meeting will be open to the public. Representativ es from several Divisions, will, it is expected, be present. AA; ‘V 7 Good Bonds. The town roads are in a very good condition for this time of the year, the Wilson Point road being one of the best in town. The Dorlon Point road needs a good rolling by the steam road roller which would place it in excellent condition for the summer. AA; ‘vr Taken to Philadelphia. , The remains of the late Mrs. Sarah Ellen Davis, under charge of funeral director George H. Raymond were taked to Philadelphia this morning, for interment. ' 4‘-‘ er The work of plastering the addition to the St. Mary’s hospital at what is known as “the Rocks” will be com- menced to-morrow. Henry James was arrested in South Nerwalk Saturday night on the charge IOf intoxication. 4 ’5 6W6 ognlzedashe .- famllyl pap '_ .1 'fcaZQtte” adVertIsIngEemfmm qu . prove its valuezto‘? yé‘u. _ PRICE ONE CENT. STATE TROOPS READY. Orders issued Yesterday by Adjutant-Gen- cral Haven. General Haven, the adjutant general issued the following order yesterday afternoon: The quartermaster-general is heréby directed to purchase, as soon as possi- ble, for the C. N. G., the following ar- ticles (in accordance with his discretion and judgment as to the same): Cooking and mess outfits, meat cans, haversacks, canteens, shoes, socks, under-wear, ponchos, ammunition, pinoculars, rem volvers. “The commanding officer of the en- gineer division, Naval Battalion, 0. N. G., is hereby authorized to increase the membership of his command to not more than thirty-two petty officers and enlisted men.” The adjutant-general has issued special orders N o. 52, as follows: At the request of the adjutant-general of Massachusetts, permission is hereby granted to the troops of that common- wealth as may be ordered in an emer- gency to enter and pass through this State at such times as may be necessary. A .‘ ‘vr Darien and Noroton. Mrs. Albert Scofield attended the meeting of the Kings Daughters on Monday, having recovered from her recent serious attack of grip. The Royal Social club met last Fri- day at the“ home of Miss Vandine, she becoming a member of the club. There are now twelve members. Mrs. Joseph Hindley will soon join the fair army of bicycliSts, she con- templating the purchase of a handsome wheel. I Benjamin St. J ohn,‘the florist, has a fine collection of plants and 7 flowers second to none in this section. Mr. St. John is always happy to have the ladies pay his hot house. a visit. There were a number of beautiful Easter suits out on Sunday. Mrs. George B. Edmunds has been visiting in Washington, D. C.~ Miss Jerusha Dann, of Brooklyn, will exhibit her album of family portraits in the Town Hall to-morrow evening at 8 o’clock. A short musical program will precede the exhibition, for the benefit of the Congregational church. The Misses Ida Northrop and Hattie DeKlyn were visiting in town on Satur- day. The selectmen have given notice that a special town meeting will be held in the Town Hall, on Thursday evening, April 14, at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of taking action on the improvement of the highways, and for making an ap- propriation for the same; also to enact suitable by-laws to regulate and pre- serve the sidewalks: also to take action on widening Maple street and to make appropriation for the same. ——-—-———-‘0.0>' Bean Bake. Douglas Fowler Post, G. A. R. = held a bean-bake at their headquarters Sat- urday night, in honor of the surrender of Lee. War stories, some of them of a Munchausen flavor, were swopped, patriotic songs warbled, and beans and hard tack were washed down with coffee brewed by war veteran Caleb Wood. “Vets” were present from the Soldiers’ Home, Stamford, Danbury, Norwalk and Westport. It was Easter Sunday before the last “vet” left for . home. ——-——-——-——-—‘0.0>——-————— Blacksmlth Shop or Not? A hearing in the matter of placing a horse shoeing and blacksmith shop on Main street property nct far from Cross street, received attention in the Town court, Judge Frost, presiding, this morning. There was quite an ar- ray of witnesses, pro and con and the case is still on at time of our going to press. The testimony adduced is of a puzzling character in which the “ol- factories” are seemingly the greatest source of differences betWeen the op posing attorneys, which leads the re- porter to believe that the case is a strong one for the defense. -A~~ dooob—‘~—~ Miss Annie Sclieck Dead. Annie Augusta Selleck, oldest daugh- I ter of the late David R. and Caroline Selleck, died at her home on Crescent Terrace, South N orwalk, this morning, after a several weeks illness. ——<loool>————-—-— Death of Mrs. Joy. The funeral of the late Mrs. Phebe J. J oy who died on Saturday last, aged 84 years, will be attended from the home of her daughter, Mrs E. J. Miller on Chestnut street, this evening. Rev. F. E“ Robbins officiating. The remains will be taken to Kingston, *N. Y. for burial to-morrow.
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