'9' If you wantthe best" goods for the least money . read the advertisements ” in-the Gazette. r .l Evening * ‘azette. » a Recognized?- as. M advertising columns win. Prove its valuento you. VOL. VIII. N O. 1850 PRESIDENT SIGNS»! SPIIIN IS NOTIFIED TO GET our 0F CUBII on FIGHT. WarWiIIFolIOw SPAIN WILL How HAVE UNTIL FHIIIII NIGHT, out TIME. IN WHICH TO MAKE ANSWER." The American policy wins. This Government is to intervene in Cuba on American principles and with a view to the conservation and promotion of AmeriCan interests rather than those of any other nation or would-be nation. It is going to make it possible for American citizens to live and to hold property and to engage in business in Cuba, and to enjoy security of life, liberty and estate; for American trade to be conducted with that island with- out annoyance or interruption; for the American Government to cease spend- ing millions of dollars a year for ma~ rine police service for the benefit of an alien Power, and for American warships to visit the harbor of Havana ’ without danger of being blown up. That is what intervention is to ac- complish, that and the protection and promotion of common humanity. Within forty-eight hours Spain must decide whether an inevitable loss shall be incalculably increased for the sake of inflicting some damage on this country. The universal belief that she will not yield, but will prefer a purely vindictive strife which must prove disastrous, shows what measure of civilization the world expects from the Spanish people. With the Queen and her leading statesmen anxious to prevent war, according to reports, even by withdrawal from Cuba, refusal is expected from them because of their knowledge of the Spanish temper. Too ignorant to realize that Cuba has long been a burden and acurse to them; too passionate to forego some reveng- ful blow’even if compelled to suffer ten times as many, the Spanish people will probably make it impossible for their rulers toassent to a \wise surrender which, under the pressure of necessity, Would in no sense lack honor. If it be so, that does not lessen in the edemthehonor due torthe. President ;and the Republican House for firmly insisting that even at the last moment Spain shall have the chance to prevent war by honorable yielding to necessity. However slender the hope that Spain would have enough of civilization to escape from her impossible situation, it was yet the part of civilization for the United States to make the escape possible. To place this Nation in that honorable position, notwithstanding the intense feeling which the destruc- tion of the Maine has roused, has cost the President much anxiety and care, the most strenuous efforts and nota little misconstruction; but he has the satisfaction Of knowing that no step which Christianity, civilization or the neglected, and that if war comes by the choice of Spain it will come without any blot to the honor of the United States. ——-—C0.0>- The President Signed the resolutions this morning at 11:30 o’clock. Senor Polo y Bernabe, the Spanish Minister in Washington, left that city at 12 o’clock, turning the Spanish lega- tion over to the French Minister. The government’s ultimatum to Spain has been transmitted to the Madrid min- istry through Minister Woodford. The terms of the official note were deter- mined yesterday during two momen- tous meetings of the President and his cabinet, and the prompt enforcement of the demands ofthe United States by means of the land and naval forces of the country was agreed on. By the terms of the note Spain will be requir- ed to answer the ultimatum before mid- night of next Friday, which is 6 o’clock on Saturday, morning in Madrid, or hostilities will begin forthwith between the two countries. As the note of the government is an ultimatum, Spain has but-one;alternatives—submit or fight ‘brother of the groom. h1ghest patriotism prompted has been v‘ As to the course of events in the im- mediate future the only prediction that can be made is one based on prece— dents. According to these, Minister Woodford will notify the Spanish gov- ernment of the action of the govern ment of the United States and should the Spanish answer be unsatisfactory, as it is expected, the next step will be for him to ask for his passports and leave Madrid. The state department officials are confident that the Spanish government will so shape every phase of the nego- tiations as to oblige us to take the ini- tiative at every point. After the with- drawal of the ministers, and assuming Spain does not back down. will follow actual war, but whether or not the first overt act will ,be preceded by a formal declaration of war, which would insure the immediate neutralization of the powers, or whether the North At- lantic squadron will make its appear- ance off Havana as a beginning, cannot yet be predicted. The Spanish Cortes without the sanc- tion of which the government of Spain claims that the wishes of the United States in regard to Cuba connot be con- ceded, meets to-day, but what the ac- tion of that body will be no one can pre- dict with confidence. If Spain does not accede .unquallifiedly to the note the fleet of the United States will blockade Havana and_the other ports of Cuba. _ _ Simultaneously, or as nearly so as possible, the other land forces of the country now on their way to the Gulf coast will be transported to the island to cooperate with thenavy in effecting a complete occupation, and to drive the Spanish military from Cuba. AprIIVWedVdings. The War of Matrimony Goes Merrily on in Norwalk. PRATT—GLOVER. Rev. S. B. Pond rector of St. Paul’s church, yesterday afternoon united in marital bonds Mr. Allen T. Pratt of Rockville, and Miss A. Louise Glover of this city, at the home of the bride on River Street. It was one of those pretty April weddings in which the sunshine of happiness was dominant. The groom is the publisher of the Rockville Journal. BRADY—FITZGIBBONS. At a nuptial mass held at St. Mary’s church this morning, Mr. Thomas Brady of Bridgeport and Miss Nora Fitzgibbons of this city plighted their troth for weal or woe, Rev. J. J. Fur- long ofiiciating. Miss Mary Smith was bridesmaid and the best man was a The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of Cadet blue with white chiffon trimmings. ANTICIPATED. The wedding of Thomas McGann and Miss Mary Fell is announced to take place at St. Mary’s church, Sunday morning. The wedding of Thomas Butler of Hartford and Miss Jennie Skidd of Nor-walk will take place at St. Mary‘s church Tuesday morning. Philip Popp and 'Miss Bertha Bloom are soon to wed. The engagement of Ernest Barthol of South Norwalk and Miss Kearns of Omaha, is announced. And there are others. W Another Generous Gift. Ex-Senator John H. Ferris was in receipt of a check for $200 from Mr. John H. Knapp this morning, towards the hospital fund. This gift entitles Mr. Knapp to life directorship of the association. The prospect of the new hospital’s success is very encouraging as is evidenced by the generous gifts of opr public spirited men. . Took the Papers. In the case of Wadhams v3. Taylor, Judge Scott this morning took the pa- pers in the case, and remarked that the defendant would be given a week in which to answer in case the de- murrer was overruled. ' ———-———-—‘. “OH—'— Golden rule circle King’s Daughters of the Norwalk Congregational church will: give a tea at Mrs. H. Grumman’s, Camp street, this evening. ' ' m ,[filf , $23.700 distributed as follows: DISA8T_l_lU_US FIRE. The South Norwalk l-Iat Cum- pany’s Factory Consumed by the Flames. Box 4 Calls. the Fire Department to Day Street. South N orwalk was last night visited by the" most disastrous fire that has oc- curred in that city for some time, and one that not only destroyed one of its industries, but throws a large number of men out of employment at a time when work is badly needed. At about twenty minutes after 11 o’clock the watchman in the factory of the Lockwood Manufacturing company discovered flames breaking out on the north-east end of the factory ‘of the South Norwalk Hat company hat shop On Day street. ' He ran to box -"l at the corner of Day and Raymond Streets and sent in alarm calling out the fire department. I I When the firemen arrived the flames were confined to the first floor in the north-east end of the building, but by the time the hose could be connected with the hydrants the fire had extended through the entire building. The firemen quickly laid four lines of hose, but when the water was turned on the heat was so intense that the? pipemen could not get within fifty feet of the- building. .It was seen at a glance that the factorfy was doomed, and Chief Baker turned his attention to simply ext-in- guisliing the flames as soon as he could. Millions of sparks sh'ot forth from the burning building and were carried by thewwind over to the roofs of the build- ings on Woodward avenue. Fearing that the large hat factory of W. B. Hubbell on Woodward avenue would take fire from the numberless: sparks falling upon the roof, Chief Baker sent the Cld Well boys to- that building with fire extinguishers, but owing to the roof being wet by the heavy rain - which was falling, their services were not required. It was nearly four o’clock when the firemen left the scene, leaving nothing but the brick chimney and afew smok- ing timbers standing of what had been a busy factory a few hours before. This was the fourth time the Hat company had been visited by the fire fiend, the first beingr the destruction of the old Doty factory on South Main street. The second and third were While the company was in the 01d straw shop and before the present fac- tory was completed. With the excep- tion of the Doty fire the others were small and extinguished but with a small less. 'The building and contents are a total loss together with the tools of a large number of hatters employed by the company. . The company had a capital of $20,000 and Edwin H. Bush was president,John‘ J. Murphy vice-president and se3re- tary and David Bernard treasurer. ' The less is estimated at about $30,000 upon which there was an insurance of $5,000 on machinery and $4,000 on stock with Walter L. Wilcox. $5,500 on stock, $1,700 on machinery and $7,500 on building with Taylor & Golden. The origin of thefire is a mystery as there was no fire in that section of the building in which the flames were first discovered, and the boiler and drying room were on the other side of the- shop. AA‘ ‘er WHEN TRAY gLING Whether on pleasure bent or business, ake on every trip 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. 'A-‘ ‘vlr 4.2.43.1] the successful Merchants ox - _ .- some“: Advertise in THE‘GAZE'S‘SQI EVEFS RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMENJBY ONE OF THEM. mg; I Well, we may say that we have heard stories of every conceivable calibre in regard to the peculiarities, faults, etc., of servants and that nothing new could possibly he invented. But I will say that I have heard a new one which caps the climax and I’ll warrant nobody can tell oneto go ahead of it. we have heard of servants leaving because the “family is too large” the work "too hard” the mistress too "fault finding” couldn’t do the “washing” must “stay in nights” and various other little things that a few years since were very insignificant factors in the course of servants lives. As the story goes, a certain lady of our town, hired a girl for general housework. The family was very small, the work comparatively easy, and the girl apparently got along nice— ly and was well liked by her employers. But, at the end of the first week she went to her mistress and told her that _she was not in the habit of eating at second table, or in other words ex pected to dine with the family, and, that unless she was permitted to do so, that she would leave. It is needless to say she “left,” her mistress having told her in a few quiet but forcible words, that she did not hire her for a companion. Now it does seem ridiculous that a girl who is, or at least considers her- self fitted for demestic service should act in this fatuous manner. I have noticed that a girl who feels above her work is never good for anything. She looks upon life as through a smoked glass and sees it not clearly; she sees her services through a magnifying glass and considers them always under- paid and last but not least she tries to make you feel that you are under obli- gation to her and that honor therefore is her due, instead of she beingpthe, . beneficiary. A' girl of this kind is never in reality above her position in life rather one would say below it, if she only knew it. Worth and large- ness of mind together with refinement and dignity will always be recognized and appreciated at its full face value. There have been many girls. how- ever, who have been thus' placed and have risen by their intrinsic worth to the level of those with whom it is their right to associate. But these cases are few and far between nowadays. Talking of eyes, a certain representa- tive in the Senate at Washington has for a secretary a charming young lady. She is very pretty, and as intelligent as she is good looking, besides being also the possessor of a pair of remarkably beautiful brown eyes. The other day she called on a Cabinet officer to ask a favor. The grave and dignified head of the department looked at her and said: “My dear young lady, I am afraid I cannot do what you ask, although your big brown eyes—” “Then the ayes have it,” the young lady replied as quickly as lightening, and it is needless to say that she ob- tained the favor she requested. M garyléz rggaue. Mels-Malley- Miss May E. Malley and Edgar Mels of New York Married To-day. The wedding of Miss Mary Eileen Malley, daughter of Mrs. M. W. Malley of Gerard place, South N orwalk, and Edgar Mels of New York takes place to-day in the latter city at the church of the Holylnnoccnts, ~VVest Thirty- seventh street. The bride is a niece of Edward Malley, the well-known New Haven dry goods merchant, and Mr. Mels is quite well known to Norwalk, having represented the New York Journal in this place several times. He is also editor of the magazine, Vanity Fair. Miss Florence Malley, a sister of the bride will act as bridesmaid, and Ed- ward Malley, brother of the bride will be best man. ‘After a honeymoon the young‘couple will reside in New York. A ‘ er One form of economy is to go to a ,new summer resort where last season’s frocks can pass as new ones if they are not too palpably worn or do not possess . any specially wild and distinctive forms of trimming. ‘-— —onevnu-=m-_Tnn GAZETTE. NORWALK.CONN., WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 20,1898. V PRICE ONE CENT. HI USICALE, An Afternoon With Beethoven, Chopin, Lcschetizky and Liszt at The Central Club House. Miss Sfiua Seymour an Artist of Rare AhIlily an: Pupil of Lescheligky the Performer. Oncbf the most delightful musical entertainments ever given in N orwalk was the Recital at the Central club yesterday afternoon, by Miss Stella Seymour, a pupil of Leschetizky, Miss Agnes Ross Gibbs, N or- walk’s pOpular contralto, contributed Vienna. several vocal numbers, accompanied by Miss Wilson, which were a most en- joyable feature and much appreciated by the large audience present. It is very difficult for a non-pro~ fessional to express the exquisite delicacy and thought embodied in Miss Seymour’s playing. In the W'alstein Sonata by Beethoven the ideal force and beauty of the move- ment, interpreted in a manner seldom heard, the “motif” of the great master. In the following numbers by Chopin and Leschetizky, she carried her audi- ence completely with her, and in the Rhapsodie Hongroise by Liszt, with its great technical difficulties, played in a most brilliant manner, the audience caught the inspiration of the artist and applauded enthusiastically. Miss Sey- mour responded most graciously with. an encore. ' It was very pleasing to notice in the audience the faces of so many lovers of good music, and their pleasurable anticipations were more than realized. .Thewclub president introduced the ladies in a few effective words and later presented each with flowers in the club colors of red and white. The following was the programme rendered: V’Valdstein Sonata, Beethoven Miss Seymour. “It was Not to Be.” Nessler Miss Gibbs. A. Etude, Chopin B. Melodie Mazurka, Leschetizky ‘Miss Seymour. “Tell Me,” Nevin Miss Gibbs. Rhapsodie Hongroise, Liszt Miss Seymour. (Encore) Melodie, Maykapar Miss Seymour. .._._ _ - . _‘.- .>.Hu . AMUSEMENTS. The Crane Players. At Hoyt’s Theatre last night the Crane players presented “The Boy From Boston” to a fair sized audience. The play was written especially for the Elmore sisters by Miss Eunice Fitch and the clever little actresses filled their roles to perfection. The audi- ence was delighted as was .evidenced by the loud applause elicited. Yester- day afternoon the old favorite “Legally Dead” was presented. ” ‘A-_ ‘vr 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, 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 merchantlin town having goods to sell. 0 “ 7‘ The average Chatelaine watch ex- emplifies the fact that the ornamental cannot always'be useful as well, as it has a way of gaining or losing in a sweet inconsistentway that makes its value as a timepiece drop far below par. . The Weather. Threatening weather and. possibly showersto-night, probably fair Thurs- dgy, ‘ . . ' - . family paper'thelic’aaette's -& the advertisers state that they had re~ , n‘ " $.33 "
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