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VOL. VIII. No.1853 .
NORWALK, CONN, MONDAY, EVENING, APRIL 25,1898.
PRICE ONE CENT.-
SPAIN’S
DEGREE!
REVOKES ALL .TREATIES
WITH THE UNITED
STATEsm RESERVES RIGHT
OF PBIVATEERING.
IVE "MORE ‘PRIZ STAKlN!
.U'NDERTHEPRESIDENT’SCALL
FDR I25,000 VOLUNTEERS
CONNECTICUT WILL FUR-
‘ N'ISH -|,60'l.
lmeriean lee leaveefleng-Keng
Spain yesterday issued a decree
recognizinga state of war with the
United States, reserving to herself the
right of privateering, but agreeing to
abide by the other clauses of the
Declaration of Paris. It also revokes
all the treaties between the United
States and Spain. ‘
It is reported in Madrid that the
Spanish Admirals have agreed on a
plan of conduCting the war.
Spanish troops are evacuating the
interior towns of Cuba, pillaging and
burning as they go.
The Navy Department declares that
no American ship is in danger of cap-
ture, every Spanish warship being ac-
counted, for and in harbor closely
watched, with one exception.
The probability of an invasion of
Cuba before autumn grows more and
more remote on account of the difiiculty '
of training and equipping a great vol-
unteer army and the great mortality
in Cuba during the summer season.
-. The gunboat Helena captured the
Spanish Steamer Miguel Jover and
took her into Key ‘West. The cruiser
Detroit seized the Spanish Steamer
Ca'{Mina,‘ bound from New“ Orleans for
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The seizure of Hawaii has not been
contemplated by the President. With
Hawaii independent, its neutrality is
guaranteed, and no vessels would have
to be stationed there to defend the
country from Spanish attack.
The errand of the cruisers Minne-
apolis and Columbia, which were sent
to sea from Hampton Roads onSatur-
. day night, was not disclosed. There is
still a strong belief that they started
for the purpOse of conveying the Paris.
About two thousand Cubans at Tam-
pa are ready to enlist in the Army, but
they are desirous of maintaining their
individual organizations. Many of
them fought the Spaniards in the Ten
Years’ War.
Sir Henry A. Blake, the governor of
Hong Kong, has issued a neutrality
proclamation. ' _
The American fleet, with the excep-
tion of the - Baltimore, Raleigh and
Olympia, have left Hong Kong. The
vessels remaining will sail to-day.
Th mencement of the war has
roused e most intense feeling in Ha-
vana. The Spaniards are deadly in-
censed, while the Cubans believe phat
the momentof their deliverance is at
hand.
UNFURL “OLD GLORY.” '
Let All Patriotic Citize'hs‘fla‘o’g Out Their
Flags.
The war with Spain has commenced .
and the time has arrived for every
patriotic citizen to unfurl “Old Glory,”
Let Norwalk typify her unfailing
patriotism by a liberal display of the
Stars and Stripes and let us fly them
every day until Spain is conquered,
the Maine avenged and Cuba made free.
A dispatch from Key West says that
the United States gunboat Wilmington
has captured the Spanish Schooner
Candida, with a deckload of charcoal
intended for Havana, and that the tor-
pedo boat Porter has captured the
schooner Antonio, loaded with sugar
for Havana.
M orro Castle opened fire on the fight-
ing squadron of the United States at 11
o’clock Saturday night. About ten
shots were sent in the direction of our
ships, but no one of them took efiect,
and no shots were fired in return.
Under the call for 125,000 volunteers
issued Saturday, the state of Connecti-
cut will be expected to furnish 1,607
troops.
Other war news on eighth page.
Old Vets Congregate.
They Listen to'a’n Addrcss Full of Pa-
triotism at Hoyt’s Theatre.
Delegations from Buckingham and
Douglas Fowler G. A. R. Posts, and
the Sons. of Veterans, were ‘ in at-
tendance at the Methodist church ser-
vices held in Hoyt’s Theatre last even-
ing. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Kavanagh,
preached a very patriotic sermon, and
the enthusiasm was at times intense.
And it was not confined to the men
only. The women were there and
“captured” their share of inspiration,
ahappy enthusiasm’of which will no
doubt develop before the war is over.
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Ran Away from Home.
The South Norwalk police force were
advised yesterday by telephone from
Danbury, that a lad named Edward
Aiken had. left his home in that city,
and asking that he be apprehended.
He was, the message said, about 13
years of age, and was described as
wearing a brown suit, blu’e bicycle cap.
\Vore a gold ring on one of the fingers
of his left hand with anaccompaniment
of three warts. He was last heard of
in Georgetowm yesterday.
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At the Methodist Church.
At the N orwalk Methodist church
yesterday, Rev. F. A. Scofield preach-
ed a sermon on “The Soldiers of God’s
Army.” In the evening he spoke on
the Cuban Question for a few moments
before the sermon. After eight years
of continuous service Miss Byxbee re-
tires from the choir and an impromptu
reception was given her last night at
the close of the 'service.~ A handsome
diamond pin studded with pearls“ was
presented as a slight testimony of the
high regard in which she is held by
the people. The new choir of eight
voices begins their year next Sunday.
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lnasmuch Girls.
The Inasmuch circle of King’sDaugh-
ters, of the Norwalk Methodist church,
will give a series of three parlor en-
tertainments, at the homes of its mem-
bers. The first one of the series will
be given at the home of Mrs. 'Earvey,
M. Kent, Arch street, on next Friday
evening, at 8 o’clock.
Will Appeal.
The Westport Trolley company has
filed notice of appeal from the decision
of Judge Thayer giving Madeline,
Magner $500 damages and costs.
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. Mr. and Mrs. Granville W, Benedict
of East‘Norw‘alk, arrived: here Fifi.-
day ' from Southern $39993“ , 89nd are
stayins {Cir the Presentzigi‘gh' Mr. arid.
M“- Ji ,AAtwood, Elwyn); ”We“
NORWALK, CONNk
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opportunities.
out almost
It is not necessary .to dwell
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Prices on seasonable merchandizc in many cases
Half.
on the inerits'of our sales, as you are"
fully, aware that we advertise on and exactly things as they are.
Special Values for , Satur=
day and Monday.
100 dozen Ladies fast black Stock-
ings, 40 gauge, double heels and double
soles, would be a bargain at 19c per
pair, ’come quick and get your portion
at 12%0 a pair. . ~
Ladies ribbed Vest, high neck and
short sleeves, sizes 3m 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, 250 and 380, all styles in the lot,
each 180
Men’s Muslin night shirts, the well-
known “Matchless” make, all the name
implies, regular prices, 690 and 75c,
for this sale, only 50c
Boys’ fancy outing shirts, all sizes,
45c quality at 25c
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 45c 'to $1.75. '
——Everyhody Talks of the Klondike.
With the approach of Spring and the
opening days of navigation and trans-
portation in Alaska, the 1nterest 1n‘the
wonderful gold mines of the Klona1ke
is increasing. Those of our readers
who contemplate the long journey,
should put themselves into communlca-
tion promptly with The Joseph Ladue
Gold Mining and Development Com-
pany of Yukon. This Company, which
has been organized by some of the
most prominent financiers of New York.
runs its line of steamers to Dawson
City via St. Michaels. It actually owns
-some of the most valuable placer and
quartz mines in the Klondike. The
attention of our readers is called to a
statement. of the Company printed in
this issue.
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before as Public,- An AdVertis'eiuent
mTMGAZETTE will .159 PM
. special 25c.
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 25c, just i 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
100 quality, per yard, 5c.
1 case boy’s double knee hose, extra
stout, and elastic, regular value 19c, 2
pairs for 250.
Ladies’ real kid gloves, 4 buttons, 2
clasp, and hooks, all the 'new spring
shades, values $1.25per pair $1.00.
500 yards pure silk fancy ribbons in
the new plaids, and stripes, regular
value, 380, 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 350 a pair,
not many, but while they last 10c 22.
pair. '
500 yards of trimmings, braids and
jets, at 50, 10c, 190 and 250, just one
half regular prices.
100 dozen ladies leather belts, in all
the ' popular colors, real value 38c,
WHEN TRAVgLTNG
Vthther on pleasure bent or business,
ake 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. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
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Killed by a Train. _
Irving Gillette, aged 28 years, of
Falls Village, was Struck and killed
while walking the tracks of the Com
.solidated railroad by a freight train
about 2 o’clock yesterday morning.
His body was badly. mutilated. r~
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Dress Goods.
The largest and .most complete as
sortment in Connecticut.
10 pieces Fancy check suitings, an
extra value, at 500, for these days per
yard, 310.
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, 380, 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, 750.
A large assortment of Ladies’ under-
skirts, 25 inches to 31 inches long, at
290, 390, 490, 59c, 690 and 75c, worth
half as much more. '
THE BOSTON STORE. NORWALK.
The Weather.
Partly cloudy weather and probably
scattered showers to-night, Tuesday
fair.
DEATHS.
FRAUENBERGER. — In Bridgeport,
April 22, Bertha Johanna Sophia Bind-
er, Wife of Julius Frauenberger, aged
50 years.
GOULD.—In Danbury, April 23, An-
drew J. Gould. aged~39. years.
HASTINGS—In Bridgeport, April 21,
Hattie A., wife of Heman Hastings and
daughter of the late Walter Wells,
aged 65 years.
KEANE—In Bridgeport, April 22,
Katherine Elizabeth, daughter of, John
F., and Susan E. Keane, aged 1 year. .
,RUSSELLr—jln New MiIfOrd, April
- ‘ -. I5th,‘H’ester D..“widow of the late Silas
Russell, ‘aged,91 years.
Norwalk Chronicler