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VOL. VIII. NO. 1845
WHAT IT MEANS!‘
THE PRESIDENT IN HIS
MESSAGE DESIRES THAT
SPANISH HOS‘TILITIES TERMI-
NATE on SUCH TERMS
is THE PEOPLE OF CUBA
WILL ACCEPT.
partisan and thoroughly patriotic
spiiit, worthy of the example set dui
ing the stage of negotiations by the
President.
DOES ADVERTISING PAY ?
A Gazette Ad Brings Large Returns to a
Philadelphia House.
The GAZETTE a short time ago in-
serted an advertisement in its columns
for a Philadelphia house. In forward-
ing a check in payment for the service,
ceived just 106 orders as a result of
their advertisement. ‘
Such a record as this proves conclu-
sively that the GAZETTE cannot be ex-
celled as an advertising medium,which
fact should be recOgnized by every
merchant in town having goods to sell.
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SHEFFIELD— LEONARD,
A Pretty Easter Wedding at St. Paul’s
Church on the Green.
CUBNN NO
ND NE
THUS H COBNIZ!
St. Paul’s church on the Green was
at 5 o’clock last evening, the scene of
a quiet but pretty wedding. The con-
tracting parties were Miss Frances
IV. Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Francis Leonard of Union Park and
Theodore A. Shefiield of’Brouklyn.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. S. B. Pond, only relatives and
near friends witnessing it. The chan-
cel of the edifice was resplendent with
the 1101 al decorations in honor of the
Easter-tide.
THE EXPECTATION HASA VERY‘SLENDER
AND TRAIL FOUNDATION IN THE LIGHT,
OF ALL THAT SPAIN HAS DONE
"AND HER CONTINUED PREPARATIONS
FOB WAIT.
Edward J. Simms presided at the
organ and the boy choir connected
w th- the church, under the direction
o.fR K. Pooley sang at inteivals diir-
ing the ceremony.
The br ide looked charming, gowned
in a tailor made dark blue b1 oad cloth
suit with a handsome hat to match.
She was given away by her father.
Miss Mabel Vanderhocf acted asmaid
of 1101.011 and wore a gray crepe de chene
and a large hat of purple'a-nd white
violets and carried a bouquet of pink
roses. There was no best man nor
ushers.
After the ceremony the happy couple
The language of the President’s mes
sage was carefully chosen with intent
to make clear to other nations the un-
selfish spirit, the patience and the de~
liberation of the United States, and at
the same time to avoid destroying any
lingering chance of satisfactory and
honor able pjeace through the efiorts of
the European Powers with Spain.
But when he declares that the war
must stop, and asks power from Con-
gress “to secure a full and final termin-
ation of hostilities between the
“Government of Spain and the people
of Cuba,’.’ that can have only one mean-
ing—namely, that the termination of
hostilities must be on such terms as
“the people of Cuba” will accept. If
they have a right to decide, they are ‘
' If
they treat the so-called suspension of
' praying for the success of the insurgents
in fact recognized as independent.
hostilities by General Blanco as a mere
- tricx to delay or defeat their achieve,-
ment of independence in What possible
._
mode can the United States employ its 3
military and naval forces to terminate
the war except by requiring, and if
necessary forcing, the withdrawal of
the Spanish Government from the
island?
So when the President asks authority
“to secure in the island the establish-
ment of a stable government, capable
of maintaining order, ” as he has proved
Spain is not; “observing its internation-
al obligations,” as the wreck of the
Maine proves that Spain cannOt or will
not do; “insuring peace and tranquillity
and the security of its citizens as well
as our own,” which the record proves
that Spain is incapable of doing,
there is no possible‘way of reach-
ing that end ekeept by the with-
drawal of the Spanish troops and
authority from the island of Cuba.
No conceivable form of government
that is not absolutely free and in-
dependent could have international ob-
ligations, and n0 insular government
could insure the protection of American
citizens or any others if any form of
autonomy left the sovereignty: with
Spain.
It is not to be supposed that,».
in the most weighty sentence of the
‘ has been no possibility as yet to deter-
they boarded a west bound train and
after a wedding tour will take up their
residence in Brooklyn. ‘
The bride was the recipient of many
beautiful presents including cut glass
and silver.
Miss Leonard was a young lady very
highly esteemed in Norwalk and the
town would fain ' keep her but, her
friends extend their best wishes for her
happiness in her new home.
entire message, the President has used
language without considering its obvi-
ous meaning, and intending to have
that meaning understood.
The President’s argument against
recognition of the insurgent ,guthority
as an independent government, prior
to proof that it actually represents the
will of the people of Cuba, is so strong
and convincing that it cannot fail to
impress those who have deemed it 95- , . , . ,
_ For the third time Within Six weeks,
sential to declare the rightful indepen- the stockholders of the Westport &
The two ‘ Saugatuck Street {ailway Co. met and
I 11 what adjoui ned Monday without transacting
a predicament would the United States any busmess The meeting was called
i merely for the puiposc of further ad-
be placed if, after recognizing thlSIjouining Vice President Nash pri-
government, it should be disclosed at: sided and explained that another
the first free election upon the With‘ hitch had occurred in the negotiations
drawal of the Spanish troops that .a f0? the 5310: and that nothing 9011M be
majority of the'pe0p1e of Cuba, while done until the probable purchasers
. . . e 1 e - s 1 ' '1
deSiring independence and therefore Te“ ed uh? new matter ‘rmbh had
arisen. The meeting was then ado
journed untilApril 26.-
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Strike on the Westport Extension.
About sixty men employed on the
Westport extension struck Monday for
10 cents more per day. They have been
paid $1.20 per day and say that they
hive had to pay car fare to and from
their work. One of them learned that
the steam railroad company would pay
$1.30 for 200 or 300 men. Four teams
were laid off because of the strike.
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Murphy Wouldn’t Work.
Owen Murphy, the N orwalk vitriol
thrower, wnowas sentenced to Wothers~
field for life, refused to work' at the
prison. Warden Woodbridge adminis—
tered a little prison discipline and sent
him to a dark cell, with the result that
Murphy consented to go into the shops
without further trouble.
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laying the Oyster Taxes.
The Shell Fish commission met in
New Haven Tuesday, to Sign the war-
rant for taxation of oyster grounds and
plant used in the industry. The tax
this year has been assessed at $8,092.38.
01 this sum about $2.000 reverts into
the State treasury after all expenses
are paid.
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Westport Trolley Road.
dence of the people of Cuba.
are radically different steps. I
are not willing to uphold the insurgent
organization as the government of the
eople ‘3 It is but the truth that there
mine what the people of Cuba will in
that event decide. If their right to
decide with entire freedom is recog-
nized, the supporters of Gomez and his
associates cannot for an instant ObjeCh
to abide by that decision, and surely
will not if they believe themselves the
true representatives of the people.
It is plain that in some minds there
is still the hope that Spain will yield,
even to the length of acknowledging the
entire independence of the people of
Cuba, the European
Powers to do so and convinced that the
United States truly seeks Cuban inde-
if pressed by
pendcnce and peace, and not annexa-
tion. The hope has a very slender and
frail foundation it may be admitted, in
the light of all that Spain has done and
her continued preparations for
But the President has now placed be-
fore Congress the responsibility of dé~
ciuing Whether there shall be even a
single day’s further delay for the pur-
pose of seeing what the insurgents
mean to do, and‘whether Spain at the
lastinoment will avoid war. That re
spunslbility should be met in .8. none
“'ZLI‘.
The End of Boinay.
The execution of QharIw Boinay, the
Nichols murderer, will 9. place at
the state prison in Wet‘herufield be—
.ween midnight and I to}, _ _ '
row morning. '~ . ‘ - '
the advertisers statethat they had re- g
were driven to the station where.
NORWALi’i, CONN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 13,1898.
THE
Our Silk Waists
and Spring Jackets
Have a Right Look
and to fit your young
chic and style to the weare
upon. and all the Latest Spring Colors
Our SPRING
PRICE ONE CENT.
lflow Neat our
Tailor=Made
Suits Afel.
COSTUMES
ladies.
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FOR LADIES AND MISSES
IITTFITITS SHIRT WAITTT TNTKTTS.
We would call your attention again to 0m Ready— to- weal De-E ,
paitiiient. You will find them elegant TaiTm-Vlade Suits to fit you [ .
The fit and hang of our suits give
Our Reefers for the little ones could not be improved.
for Children from two years to fourteen yea-rs. ' "
Prices for the Reefers 98c. to $4. 50.
Separate Skirts. Shirt Waists. Spring Jackets and Capes.
100 Black Figured Skirts, well lined, 50 doz Pescale ones 50c - _‘
03011 I 31- 25 70 doz Lawn and Percale ones 08c 1'3 Velvet (.apcs, 534-98
3:30:30?” $3 50 $3133 150 Silk Shirt Waists, in Black, sum 10 Silk Capes. _, $5.98
ac iciian, . to . ,_ . 1"1 . .- ., 0:. I, ,
Black Corded Sicilians , $5.50 Black, Tafiftm, Black India, P an Black Diagonals, $4....) to $0.70
Black Bayadere Sateens . $14.98 Tafiettee 33- .1) BO 39-00 :10 Ladies’ Coverts, $3.50 :0 $10.00
Tailor Suits. Silks. Underwear.
IMMENSE VARIETY. Tumswomer d'f'WPtmem ”m “’0 lease of Men’s Ribbed Shirts and
excel in assortment. _ . ‘ r
serge sum $1375 5 pieces Black India, for Skirts and mem’ the 4‘” qual‘ty’ ”“5 week “”0
Ladies‘ CTOflL $10-00 Dresses, this week, 500 1 case Men’s Mervin Underwear,
Coverts,. $13.50 Black Bayadere Satins, this quality ‘5 _, 0 _ 'O‘ht "1 3m“ . 1h ‘ r0 .
Cheviots, $13.50 and $10.00 sell in New York for$1.00,our price 75c. ‘ pm), “01» 1 “1 “L “1 W 0 0"
Whip Cord, $13.50 and 20.00 45 Waist Patterns at 75c
Domestic fiends. .
:16 inch wide Percale, fast colors,
Dress Goods.
it is doubtful if you can find in any
Our China Department.
IT’S HANDSOME.
worth 100 cr vard this week. 7c .v . r . ., . .. . . _ , , ,
1 case HP“): Urbleaohed M'nrlin the how hmk StOlc a better assortment of It's a peculiarity of our china to be
.. er ' , L t .1 A x‘. , ‘3 v 7 \ __) | . .
6 c kind this week 4c DI L53 C’OOdS than ““ hm” on 0111 that. Our display of breakfast, dinner
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1 case Full Bleached Muslin. the 70 counteis. and tea sets and single pieces 15 a Jolly
kind, for this week,‘ 50 10 pieces all wool Checks ihat we parade of surprises. Give your bill of
F 4 ’ . ' ( _ _ ‘ . . _ ‘
1‘) pairs Lace CurtIaIins, h $133; 501d f0? 5’00: this week, 310 fare an added gest by serving it in fine
20 wire large size ottnig 11111-5, . p _ _ _
10 :31“ 3,555,911.; Net at; 95 :3 pieces all wool Granite Cloth, sold dishes. There's wear as well as beauty
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5 pieces Furniture Cover, ' 45c everywhere for 700, this week. :19c in our goods. The display here pre-
12 pieces Denim imitations, 150 40 pieces of as pretty a line of Fancv sented touches the top pOint in variety
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10 pieces Real Denim m plain, 17‘1“ “Dress Goods that you ever saw. this and artistic demgns. Eveiy set, c1ery
and fancy “bluffs, i f “0:1” week, 500 {110013 we show. every price we quote)
Fine heav a msn-ies ’or so a an . _ _ .
chair covers-y I 750 1:3 Pattern Dress, all different, this is a Winner.
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Silk TapestrieS, $1. 00 to 3:3.) ’0 week. 1381‘ yard. $1. at) and $1. 50 Dinner Sets from tulle“ to 5140:00.
THE BOSTON STORE, NORWALK.
Money for War Offered to the State.
delnt of the xEtna Life Insui ance- Com-
pany, called on Gov. Cooke Monday
and p1 OTTLI ed wliateve1 financial assist—
ance the State might need thiough the
war situation. Gov. Bulkeley told the
chief executive that his company was
prepared to advance all the money
necessary to carry out the war busi-
ness—whether it was $100,000 or $500,—
000 or $1,000,000 or more. His com-
pany will do this in the event of. the
situation demanding it, without guai—
antee or legislative enactment of any
kind. 1111 the JEtna company will ask
is a receipt from Gov. Cooke for the
funds furnished. The company is'ready
to take its chances of being repaid,
relying Solcly upon the honm of' the
State to make good in its own way and
its own time.
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~Advertlse In THE GAZETTE.
Jx- -Gov Morgan G. Bulkcley, Presi- .
AMUSEMENTS.
“THEN TRAVELING
I Whether on pleasure bent or business,
I take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of
3 Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef-
The musical comedy “A Tiip tUIfectually on the kidneys, livei, and
:Coontown” was presented befme M bowels. pieventing fevers, headaches,
I
I A Trip to Coontown.
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1 good sized audience at Hoyt 5 Theatre i and other f0; ms of sickness
; 13.1.3’ cent lidtths b1 all leading drug-
I last evening.
and worthy a crowded house.
never been excelled' in N orwalk
The company appears again to-night I
and a. crowded house should welcome I
them.
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The Weather.
Tb
It is a musical comedy in every sense ' gins
The:
singing of the Palms by Lloyd G. Gibbs
was worth the price of admission alone. :
He has a fine tenor voice and his rendi- 1
I tion of the piece last evening, has
I
F01 sale
Manufactuied by the Califomia
Fig Syrup Co. only.
Westport.
Donahue died Saturday of
\Valter
kidney trouble, aged 84 years. He
had been ill 101- a long time. His fun-
eral was held Monday from Assumption
church and there was a large train of
carriages following the remains to the
grave in the Catholic cometary on
Threatening weather to night,Thui s- i King street.
—Advertlse in THE Gm
day rain. I
The water. com T
to-night.
rns'is ior ers will meet :
Norwalk Chronicler