9‘ If you want the best goods for the least money read the advertisements in the-Gazette. I vening Gazette. @ Recognized. as its family paperthe Gazette’s advertising columns will i v ue to y VOL. VIII. NO. 1849 N ORWALK, CON N ., TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 19, 1898. PRICE ONE CENT. g4. CDNGRE HAS ACTED I SENATE RESOLUTIONS ‘ ADOPTED WITH THE THE CLAUSE RECDGNIZING CUBAN INDEPENDENCE IS STRICKEN OUT. SPAIN MUST UUII UR IGHII DEADLDDK LASTING ALL DAY AND NEARLY ' ALL NIGHT BROKEN AT AN EARLY HDUR THIS MORNING. There can be no mistaking the mean- ing of last night’s action in Congress. It means business. It means the exe— cution of the plans outlined in the "President’s ‘message. It means, in brief, prompt intervention by the United States between Spain and Cuba. for the restoration of peace in that island and the establishment of a per- manent government there that will preserve the peace and administer justice. That is what now lies im- mediately before us. In what manner it is to be accomplished is largely for Spain to say. If she will listen to the voice of reason and look to her own truest welfare she will withdraw from the island quietly and peaceably, and war will probably be avoided. If she fatuously persists in holding on until expelled by force, there will have to be war. For this is certain, that, hav- ing once put its hand to the plough, this Nation will not look back until its task is done. Intervention is the order of. the day; peacefully, if possible; for- cible, if necessary; but, in any event, intervention. There is little cause for regret at the delay of a week in Congressional action. The temporary lack of har- mOny in the Nation’s councils will be forgotten in a day, now that it is past and all departments of the Government are fully united and in full accord with the dominant sentiment of the people. And that is now the case. The resolu- tions adopted may not be the best that human wisdom could have devised, and they may not altogether please everybody. They will serve the pur- pose for which they were designed, however,without bringing any needless embarrassments upon the Government, and now that they are at last enacted they will be accepted and supported loyally by all the people as an essential and highly important part of the law of the land. Mr. Davis in the Senate and Mr. Reed and Mr. Dingley in the House brances of the Nation for the services they have rendered in restraining rash judgments and in) shaping Congres- sional action into the best practicable form. As for the President, to him belongs the chief credit for bravely and wisely making out the way in ad— 'vance, and amid not a little opposition. To him are due congratulations on the triumph of his policy in Congress. And to him must now be given the un- are entitled to the grateful remem-. wavering confidence and support of every lover of his country in the arduous task which lies before him. A week and a day ago the President said to Congress: “Prepared to exe- cute every obligation imposed upon me by the Constitution and the law, I await your action.” That action has now been taken. It lays upon the President a tremendous responsibility. But we cannot doubt that he is pre- pared to bear it and to discharge it, to the credit of himself, to the welfare of. humanity and to the honor of this Nation. - The resolution cannot be sent to the President until after it is signed by the presiding officers to-day. 4 -‘ ‘v' WASHINGTON, April Ill—After one of the hardest fought battles between the two houses known in many years, Congress at an early hour this morn- ing came to an agreement on the Cuban resolutions, which were passed and will be sent to the President this morning. K As finally adopted they read as follows: Resolved, By the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assem- bled: First—That the people of the island of Cuba are, and of right ought to be, free and independent. SecondaThat it is the duty of the United States to demand and the Government of the United States does hereby demand, that the Government of Spain at once relinquish its author‘ ity and government in the island of Cuba and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters. Third—— That the President of the United States be, and be. hereby is, directed and empowered to use the entire land and naval forces of the United States, and to call into the act- ual service of the United States the militia-of the several States, to such extent as may be necessary to carry these resolutions into elfect. Fourth- That the United States here by disclaims any disposition or inten- tion to exercise sovereignty, jurisdic- tion or control over said island, except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination when that is accom- plished to leave the government and control of the island to its people. When the resolutions were sent to conference, the Senate conferreel ro- oeded fr on their contention for recog- nition of the Cuban Republic, but in- sisted on reinserting the words “are and” before “ought of right to be free and independent,” in the first clause. This the House conferrees would not concede, and a disagreement was re- ported. A further conference was ordered, and an agreement was reach- ed as given above. The report was adopted in the Senate by a veto of 42 to 35, and in the House by 310 f0 6. A-‘ _ AmusEMENTs. The Crane Players. A large audience attended the open- ing performance of the Crane Players at Hoyt’s Theatre last night. It was the comedy-drama “Daly’s Daughters,” and gave plenty of opportunity for the popular little Elmore sisters to display their abilities, which they did to the satisfaction of all. The entire company was first class and the specialties excel- lent. This afternoon “Legally Dead” will be given and to-night “The Boy from Boston will be the attraction. —-—-—<o.o>————-—- What To Eat. What To Eat for May is out. There are lots of good things in this number. Dr. Hoy continues his advice to those troubled with dispepsia. A. Oakey Hall, of New York, has a very entertaining sketch called the “Tastertons. ” There is a very funny story about the ex- perience of an army officer and his wife with a Chinese servant, and poems, stories and pictures galore. Read What To Eat and you will al- ways serve a nice and delectable dinner. There are scores of good gastro- nOmical suggestions contained in it that every one would do well to follow. Has Brookhaus Confessed? It was said on Monday about the streets of Bridgeport that F. Max Brockhaus, one of the alleged mur- derers of David S. R. Lambert, had turned state’s evidence, and when the trial of himself and Ben Willis came on he would testify against the latter. The statement could not be verified, and it is known that the officials stated a few days ago that up to this time Brockhaus had not divulged any evi- dence that would tend to criminate Willis. , -———~———<o.o>-—» Tommy Dunn Back. "Tommy” Dunn is in town, but there is no truth in the report that he is here as an emissary of the foreign powers, His visit is simply confined to making a contract for a supply of Danbury beans in case war is declared with Spain. Naturally, having lived here, he de- sires to do the best he can for his friends who are in some instances mem- bers of our local militia, and who know a good been when they see it. ' -—~———¢o.o>——————— Fire at Black Rock. A small cottage in the rear of the bluff at Black Rock near St. Mary’s- by-the-sea, was burned early this morn- ing. The origin of the fire is supposed to be incendiary. ~-w<o.¢D—— - . Scrap on Main Street. “That threatened to call for action on the part of the police happened on Main street, this morning. It was caused by a bicycle rider who, perhaps in a spirit " of fun guided his wheel in a too close prosimay to one of the Wardwell Workers on Main street. The W. W. hurled his broom at the bicycler with the result that the latter sent his wheel over the same in such manner that it was snapped in twain. Others laughed. Not so, the man who hurled the broom, he simply swore. There was a cessation of hostilities before the police were called upon to act in the premises. —.—-————‘_...’———.—...._.__ Birthday Party. Harry Caney celebrated his 14th birthday anniversary last night by giving a party to a number of his young friends, at his home on West avenue. It was a merry gathering of bright young people who managed t. absorb all the delights that such occzflions af- ford. Harry was in receipt of several presents. Delectable refreshments were served. «coop—— WHEN TRAVELING 'Whether on pleasure bent or business, ake on everytrip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and of 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. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. ' _ ‘ ‘vv ' -Advertlse In THE GAZETTE. - woman should wear for the sport. EVE’S RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN. BY ONE OF THEM. The utter lack of conscience and common sense on the parts of some mothers was widely displayed Sunday. Inoticed several pretty children and even babes gowned in white with no outer wraps to protect them from the chill breeze of Spring. Many were noticed riding on the trolleys and really I shivered for them. The cold air struck their little bodies and if they are not suffering from pneu- monia or severe colds it is more by good luck than anything else. To say the least the mothers who so carelessly exposetheir children to such danger are worthy of the greatest condemna- tion, in thus imperilling the future health of these little ones. The lungs of the average American are delicate organs at best and mothers should exercise care and discretion in clothing their children. To-day may be warm and balmy but to-morrow may be bleak and cold. Do not take‘ your children's heavy clothing off under three or four weeks yet. Almost every woman rides a bicycle these days, and the custom is no longer, as it once was, found reprehensible. Perhaps we ought to thank sentiment fer the general acceptance of the wheel- woman as me is—the sentiment that makes a‘woman anxious to accompany her husband. son or brother, on his rambles awhcel. The question as to whether a woman ought to ride a wheel is, I am glad to say, definitely settled. Not so with the question as to the proper garb a W’e have had a plethora of experiences, but it does not seem to have been pro- ductive of any lasting and material benefit I do not believe, however, that there will beamany more innovations. It seems that the skirt has become at last a requirement of the bicycle costume—thatsis', the skirt that,‘ while partially covering the wheels, is yet so cut and stiffened as to prevent its catching in the chain or spb‘kes. As soon as the skirt reached such I a ‘ state of prefectio‘n women began to very generally discard the bloomers of short- lived usefulness andpopularity. M gmy‘ée of are. ___..__m___. . :Violated City Ordinance. Fished in the South Norwalk City Reser- voir Without a Permit. Constable Barlow who has charge of the reservoir at Wilton from which South Norwalk (and occasionally Nor- walk) gets a supply of water, yesterday placed under arrest two men who gave their names as Adolph Sommers and William Roach, on the charge of viola- ting the ordinance in reference to fish- ing in the same. Both men gave their ‘ address as Winnipauk, but their names do not appear in the directory. They were paroled until this morning, but when the constable called to escort them to the court room they were not to be found. —-——-<Io-o>a~ In Favor of Plaintiffs. Judge Frost has rendered a decision in the case of Francis Beers et. al. vs. Anna J. Dunn et. al. in favor of the plaintiffs which enjoins the defendants, from erecting abuilding for horse shoe- ing purposes within 150 feet of the fence line of the property in question. The defendant desired to erect a blacksmith and horse-shoeing estab- lishment on a lot on Main street ad- joining the Sherry property. It was claimed that it would be a nuisance. The rights of the parties in interest were thoroughly presented by lawyers and others in interest. A failure to comply with the order of the court is liable to subject the viola- tors to a fine of $500, which sum is specified in the Judge’s decision. «9..»— Hospital Directors Meet. At the meeting of the directors of the N orwalk Hospital, held last evening, Messrs. Harry Pepper, Willis Wood- ward and Robert H. Rowan were made life directors. they having contributed 8200 or more. A vote of thanks was also extended to the local press for the publication of the hospital’s history. Plans for raising funds preparatory to beginning work on the new hospital were also discuss 3d. RESOLUTION "“ IGNED. SENT A0 THE PRESI- DENT THIS AF- TERNOON. A SPECiAL MEETING OF THE CABINET CALLED AT 3 C’CLOCK. \s soon as both houses in Congress met 10-day Vice-President Hobart and Speaker Reed signed the resolutions and sent them to President McKinley. Immediately upon their receipt. the President called a special meeting of at the cabinet to meet at (l c'clOck. which time the plan of action will be decided upon. It is the general impression in VVaslI- ington that the President will sign the resolutions and then notify Spain to leave Cuba inside of forty-eighthours. If this demand is not complied with, will be the naval forces ordered to blockade Havana and war will begin. BOUNGILNEET“. The Tramway Company Or- dered to Pare on Wood— ward Avenue. A Tune Limit Set for the Completion of the Same. A special meeting of the South Nor- walk city council was held last evening. It was voted that the Tramway com- pany be required to pave between its tracks and two feet on outside of the same on Woodward avenue. Such paving between Meadow and Grove streets to be completed within thirty days. The space of six months was given for the completion of the balance of such paving on the aforementioned avenue. ~ ,, ‘0 -0»- DOES ADVERTISING PAY ? A Gazelle 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, the advertisers state that they had re- ceived just 106 orders as a result of their advertisement. Such a record as this proves conclu- sivelybhat the GAZETTE cannot be ex- celled as an advertising medium.which fact should be recognized by every merchant in town having goods to sell. , A» <o-o>—~-——-- A Selectman’s Tumble. Selectman Lyncs and his bicycle be- came somewhat mixed up in the mud on West avenue, yesterday afternoon. It was an every-day bicycle accident, and no harm done. _. .e...._‘.-.’. _. Photograph Social. The Epworth League of the East avenue church will hold a photograph sociable at the home of Miss Sadie Ran- dall of East NOT-walk tovmorrow night. _.._.c..‘.-.'_n-fl Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bibbins and son, of Stamford, also Mrs. l. L. Dunn and daughter Edith, of Tremont, N. Y., have returned to their homes after spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Dunn of EastNorwa it. Mr. and Mrs. Patti of .‘lnsonia, have been guests of Mrs. Warren of Van Zandt avenue, East Nor-walk. A. E. Dunn has moved from South Osborn avenue to Mrs. Frank Day’s bean in Bet-ts place. ‘ Darien and N oroton. Miss Edith Wallace has accept-ed a position with the Port Chester Nut and _ Bolt company, as assistant bookkeeper and stenographer. Fernando Van Scoy is attempting to master an unruly bicycle. Bicyclists should have a care and keep off Darien sidewalks. John Oberlander, at his tent, will take your picture while you wait. Miss Jennie Scofield has joined the. ranks of Darien’s fair bicyclists. Darien residents should remember the Cuban relief. box at the post office. Burchard, he of furniture fame, has just receiveda car load of fine furniture. This looks as though dull business had - left his store. Captain John S. Lockwood will prob ably select officers for his veterans some day this week. He has serious intentions of making comrade Sam Lynes first lieutenant. V‘v vvr‘ Earl H., the infant son of Mr. and 3 Mrs. David Ward of East Norwalk died Mondayaged oneyear and eight months. The funeral will be held to—mor‘row afr ternoon from his late home on Cove street. John Murphy who fell from a ladder the other day and who suffered a dis- located shoulder, is under treatment at the N orwalk hospital. - A map of the Town Farm is on ex— hibition at the seleetmcn’s olh'ce. Mrs. Huburt S. Mitchell, of New York city, is spending a week with her parents, Captain and Mrs. Charles B. Day, Betts place. One of the hind wheels of a Maih street grocery delivery wagon parted' company with the axle this morning, on Wall street. The load was loaded into another wagon and the former wagon taken to a blacksmith shop. _ A ‘v V The Weather. Threatening weather and rain to~ night, and probably Wednesday. MARRIAGES. JUDSON -— BARNETTH In Danbury, April 17, by Rev. A. C. Hubbard. Miss Victoria E. Barnett and Ernest H. J ud- son, both of Danbury. DEATHS. CONDON—ln Bridgeport, April )3, Michael Condom, aged 56 years. HANSON—In Stamford, April 17, Harry William, son of Anton and Eliz« abeth Hanson, aged 7 months. MURPHY—In Bridgeport, April 18, Philip Murphy, aged 51 years. REID—In Bridgeport, April James Reid, aged 60 years. WATERBURY—In Glenbrook, April 17, Frederick , Waterbury, aged 54: years. WEOKWERTH—Jn Bl‘idg‘epm t, Ap‘ 17, 17, Charles Wanton}, aged 51 years.
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