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~VOL. VIII. NO. 1852
NORWALK, CONN. SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 23,1898.
PRICE ONE GEN T.
FIRST DAY OF WAR!
A BLDCKADE
CUBAN P0
CLAIMED 3v
OF ALL THE
RTS PHD-
PRESIDENT
‘ McKIN-LEY.
(ONE VESSEL
CAPTURED.
VOLUNTEER ARMY BILLPASS-
ED AND SIGNED BY .THE
SENATE.
0
Will BallfurVulun ensla-
A MOB m MADRID THAMPLES
ON THE suns AND
STRIPES.
The first day of war.
The gunboat Nashville captured the
Spanish merchant steamer Buena Ven-
tura off Key West and made her the
' first prize of the war.
The American fieet at Hong Kong
sailed to attack Manila, the chief port
of the Philippine Islands.
Bot-h houses of Congress adopted the
conference report on the Volunteer
Army bill, and the measure was signed
by the President. It is expected that
a call for 100,000 volunteers will be is-
sued to-day.
The expediency of making a formal
declaration of war was discussed by the
Cabinet and leaders in Congress; the
Administration, however, prefers that
‘ such action should be taken by Spain. .
The revenue and bond bill has been
finished, and will be submitted to the
Ways and Means Committee on Wed-
. .pesday. It is estimated that it will
raise between $95,000,000 a year.
a
p-
About 4,000 troops have arrived at
the camp commanded by GeneralWade,
at Tampa, Fla. At Chickamauga Park
the force General Brooke has increased
to nearly 10,000 men.
The American liner Paris sailed from
Southampton, and it is believed that
Spanish cruisers will try to intercept
her.
Captain~Gencral Blanco declared a
state of war in Cuba. and revoked all
the pacific decrees.
Reports from Madrid indicate bitter
discontent with the Sagasta Ministry
among leading politicians, who say the
Government failed to prepare for war.
President McKinley yesterday issued
a proclamation declaring a blockade of
the principal ports of Cuba.
this action was given to the European
Powers, who were also informed of the
decision of this Government not to
countenance privateering. I I ' 0
Notice of
A crowd in Madrid 6,000 strong last
evening burned the stars and stripes in
front' of the residence of Sagasta.
It is reported in Washington that
Secretary Sherman will resign from
the cabinet within the next few days.
His successor will be Assistant Sec-
retary Day in all probability.
President McKinley’s Proclamation
is as follows:
By the President of the United
States:
A PROCLAMATION.
\Vhereas,.b'y a joint resolution pass-
ed by the Congress and approved April
20, 1898, and communicated to the Gov-
ernment of Spain, it was demanded that
said Government at once relinquish its
authority and government in the island
of Cuba and withdraw its land and
naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters; and the President of the Uni-
ted States was directed and empowered
to use the entire land and naval forces
of the United States and to call into
actual service of the United States the
militia of the several States to such
extent as might be necessary to carry
said resolution into efl'ect; and
Whereas, In carrying into “effect
said resolution the President of the
United States deems it necessary“ to set
on foot and maintain 3. blockade of the
north coast of Cuba, including all ports
on said coast between Cardenas and
Bahia Honda and the port of Cienfuegos
on the south coast of Cuba.
Now, therefore, I, William McKin-
ley, President of the United States, in
order to enforce the said resolution, do
hereby declare and proclaim that the
United States of" America have insti-
tuted and Will maintain a blockade of
the north coast of Cuba, including
ports on said coast between Cardenas
and Bahia Honda and the port of
Cienfuegos on the south coast of Cuba,
aforesaid, in pursuance of the laws of
the United "States and the law of
nations applicable to such cases. An
efficient force will-be posted so as to
prevent the entrance and exit of ves-
sels from the ports aforesaid. Any
neutral vessel approaching any of said ‘
ports or. attempting to leave the same,
without notice or knowledge of the
establishment of such blockade, will be
duly warned by the commander of the
blockading forces, who will indorse on
her register the fact, and the date of
such warning, where the indorsement
was made; and if the same vessel shall
again attempt to enter any blockaded
port she will be captured and sent to
the nearest convenient port for such
proceedings against her and her cargo
a prize as may be deemed advisable.
Neutral vessels lying in‘ any of said
ports at the time of the establishment
of such blockade will be allowed thirty
da _s to issue therefrom.
Ins'witness whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this
22d day of April, A. D. 1898, and of the
independence of the United States the
one hundred and twenty-second.
WLfiJAM M’KINLEY.
By the President. , .‘
John Sherman, Secretary of State.
Other war news on eighth page.
The Case Settled.
The recent judgment obtained by
Francis J. McKeon against A. H. By-
ington was this morning paid to Me-
Keon in full and the latter’s receipt
taken for the amount.
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Willing to Fife Again.
Levi Fox, the fifer will celebrate his
80th birthday anniversary next July,
(provided of course that he lives until
that time, and he has every appearance
of deing so.) To a GAZETTE reporter,
he, this morning expressed a desire to
celebrate that day in Havana. Mr.
Fox during the 60’s aroused consider-
able enthusiasm with a fife to drum
accompaniment, in the way of enlist
ments, and says that he has the same
old fife left and wind in which to put
life in it. All hail the old fife and the
old Fox.
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Court Martial.
Col. Sheriden will preside at .a court
martial next ‘Friday, Ordered at the
Armory, in the matter of the non-pay-
ment of fines and dues pf members of
1 00. D. ' ' '
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BOSTON STORE!
NORWALK, CONN.
Highest Qualities!
Lowest Prices!
‘ I
7E have arranged that the coming week shall be one of
'GREAT
"- ‘- Money Saving - ..
opportunities. Prices on seasonablc merchandize in manv cases
out almost
ne 1-
. It is not necessary to dwell on the merits ofour sales, as you are
fully aware that‘we- advertise on and‘ exactly things as they are.
Special Values for Saints
day and Monday. I
100 dozen Ladies" fas‘t black'Stockr
ings, 40 gauge, double heels and double
soles, would be a bargain at 190 per
pair, come quick andrget your portion-
at 1241c a pair. '
Ladies ribbed Vest, high neck and
short sleeves, sizes 3 to 8, regular 25c
grade, but somewhat imperfect, com-
monly called “Mill run,” a wonderful
bargain, each ' .. 15c
50 dozen Men’s Neck Scarfs, regular
prices, 25c and 38c, all styles in the lot,
each 180
Men’s Muslin night shirts, the well-
known “Matchless” make, all the name
implies, regular prices, 090 and 75c,
for this sale, only 500
Boys’ fancy outing ‘shirts, all sizes,
45c quality at 25c
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Ladies“ tailor-made suits, elegant
styles, well made and perfect fitting
from $10.00 to $25.00 the suit.
Misses tailor-made suits, sizes 14 to
20 yrs. nobby styles, $7.50 to $15.00.
Ladies bicycle suits, made in the
latest style, all colors at $7.50 and $10.00.
Our new Shirt waists are the latest
novelties in prints, percales, sateen,
madras, organdies, white pique and
lawn. Prices 450 to $1.75.
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SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—
Thomas K. Noble, pastor. Services at
10.30 a. m., and 7.30 13. II]. In the
morning Rev. Harlan P. Beach, secre-
tary of the Student Volunteer Move-
ment, will occupy the pulpit. The
pastor will conduct the opening exer-
cises. In theevening Dr. Noble will
preach upon “True Patriotismeha-t
it is, and what it demands of us ‘in view
of impending war.” Sunday school at
12m. Intermediate C. E. at 5 p. m.
Senior C. E. at 6.30 p. m.
.‘s
v NORWALK MnTHomsrr“ CHURCH.—
Rev. Frank A, Scofield, pastorf .The
services of the day willbegin at 9:30
with a. prayer and praise service, led
Curtains.
Swiss Ruffle Curtains regular value
$1.25, the pair, 85c.
English Nottingham lace curtains all
new, real value $1.95 for this sale per
pair, $1.25.
- Tambour swiss suited for sash cur-
~"tains, 12130, 19c and 250, just l- less than
regular prices.
10 pcs. bleached and cream table
Damask, choice designs, very heavy
cloths, extra value, 500.
3000 yards fancy Outing Flannel, the
10c quality, per yard, 50.
1 case boy’s double knee hose, extra
stout, and elastic, regular value 19c, 22
pairs for 250.
Ladies’ real kid gloves, 4 buttons, 2
clasp, and hooks, all the new spring
shades, values $1.25 per pair $1.00.
500 yards pure silk fancy ribbons in
the new plaids, and stripes, regular
value, 38c, just the thing for ladies
neckwear, and for this sale only 19c.
120 pairs of ladies fancy hose support-
ers, cost early in the season 35c a pair,
not many, but while they last 10c a
pair.
500 yards of trimmings, braids and
jets, at 5c, 10c, 190 and 25c, just one
half regular prices.
100 dozen ladies leather belts, in all
the popular colors, real value 38c,
Special 250.
by Mr. H. C. Byington. Junior League
at 10 o’clock. Preaching at 10:30, topic
of sermon “Recruits and Veterans in
God’s Army.” Sunday school and class
meeting at 12 o’clock. Epworth Lea—
gue at (5:30 and evening sermon at 7:30,
topic, "The Battle not Your’s but
God’s.” This will be the last Sunday
the present choir will sing and a fine
program of music will be presented at
each service.
Killed by the Shore Line Express.
The Shore Line express on the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail-
road, west bound, struck and killed two
men on the North Main street bridge,
Portchester, yesterday morning. The
men are believed to be Anton Mocha
and Charles Trukas, Hungarian cigar-
makers of Glenville. ,
TON STOREN O’RW’ALK’.
1
Dress Goods.
The largest and most complete as
sortment in Connecticut.
10 pieces Fancy check suitings, an
extra value, at 50c, for these days per
yard, 31c.
50 inch pure wool French and English
Twills in all the new colors, value, 85c,
special, 600.
27 inch black satin Duchesse, extra
{fine quality, sold by most dealers at
$1.50, our price, $1.00.
45 inch black, silk finish Crepon,
very well suited for dress skirts, regu-
lar value, $1.50, for these days, $1.00.
Cambric corset covers, lace and Ham-
burg trimming, four styles, regular
value, 38c, for these two days, 25c.
Ladies’ white skirts, umbrella style,
75c ones for 500.
Ladies’ umbrella skirts, deep ruffle
trimmed with Hamburg edging, regular
price, 98c, for these days, 75c.
A large assortment of Ladies’ under-
skirts, 25 inches to 31 inches long, at
290, 390, 49c, 59c, (590 and 75c, worth
half as much more.
The Weather.
' Showers to-night, probably fair Sun
day. '
~The Pioneer of the Klondike.
Mr. Joseph Ladue, who was summon
ed to W'ashington recently for a con-
ference with the Secretary of War re-
garding the means of furnishing relief
to Dawson City miners, as solda large
number of his choice lots in Dawson
City, some of his best 5 placer claims,
and a magnificent quartz mine, besides
his rich timber limit, including a saw,
mill which is earning $1350 a day net,
to the Joseph Ladue Gold Mining and
Development Company of Yukon. The
directors of this company are among
the most conservat ve and prominent
men 1n the financial circles of New
York. Those who are interested in
the'Klondike should read‘the notice of .
the new company printed in this issue. ’
Norwalk Chronicler