G‘ If you want the best goods for the least money read the advertisements S "n the Gazette. , ‘ VOL. VIII. NO. 1873 NORWALK, OONN., MONDAY EVENING, MAY2a1sos. IQ” Recognised . ‘a‘S ' the ‘ family paperthe Gazette’s - advertising celumns will .Prove its value to you. PRICE ONE CENT. wmnutmn NEWS! THE AMERICAN FLEET IN WEST INDIAN WATERS LOOKING. FOR CERVERA. N0 BATTLE AS REPORTED. \ SPANIARDS SAY A FLEET IS ON ITS WAYQTO MANILA. ANOTHER PRIZE CAPTURED. Another Prize. Key West, May 23-«7/1e ‘Brttz’sb steamer Ardmore was brought into. Key West t/ats 1120r111'11g as a prz'gfe. T/ze Ardmore was captured by the tag Osceola wl11le at- te111pt1'11g’ to mm the blockade wtt/a a cargo of cattle and lam- ber. ' Spaniards Routed. Key West, May age-cf] de- spato/e boat reports a, sharp e11- gagemeat between a force of 300 . Spam'ara’s and 1'11511rge11ts,11ear . c‘Mataaras, 111 which the Span— lords were routed. ' The Oregon Arrives. New York, May 23—--.fl speoz'al to the Trtbzme says that tlze battleship Oregon laas ar- rtoed at Key M/ est. Italy Protests. New York ' May 2 3--—cfl Parts otespatol1 says Italy has protested aga111st the C zlbaa blookade ola1'111111g that it 15 111efleotroe. ORDERED TOT—CRT MONROE. WASHINGTON, May iii—Battery B, Br,idgep01t Fitst Connecticut Heavy AIt-illery has been. 01 dtr d to .F-ort Monroe. ‘ BRIEF .WAR NEWS. The American fleet in West Indian waters is hunting for Admiral Cervera; a report received at Key West indicates that Admiral Sampson’s Squadron is Off the north coast of Cuba; no news Of Commodore Schley is expected for a day or two, but it is estimated that he has had time to find the Spanish fleet, if it remained at Santiago. Only one 011 two warships remain at Key West. The Navy Department denies that there was a naval battle Off Mole St. Nicolas, as reported Saturday night. It is expected at Martinique that Ad- miral Cervera’s fleet will return to meet the Twickenham and coal at Sea. The Spanish torpedo-boat destroyer Terror and the hospital ship Alicante, now at Fort de France, will also have to take on coal in the same way. The cruiSer Charleston started from the San Francisco Harbor for Manila, carrying ammunition to Admiral Dew-~ ey. . There are fully ten thousand troops in San Francisco for the expedition to the Philipplnes, which General Merritt will command. The insurgent troops in Cuba are sufl’er mg for‘ food. Senor Capdepon, the Spanish Minis ter of the Interior, says in a remaIk- able interview that‘the Government realizes how slight Spain’s chances of success in the war are, but it will fight on,'hoping for European intervention. HUNTING FOR THE ENEMY. KEY WEST, May 23.—The11e are only One or two ships in the harbor, and they are coaling with all haste to get away to join their fellows in an action which all are convinced ls only’a mat- ter of days, perhaps hours. .lantic, preferably Boston. board the American ships. the Department adopts the cautious’ Speculation is still concentrated on the whereabouts of Admiral. Cervera’s squadron, the general Opinion favoring some place on the southerh Cuban coast. As both sides of the island are now patrolled by United States war— ships, the naval authorities will not admit the possibility of Cervera’s es- cape without a desperate conflict. Reports from Admiral Sampson’s squadron say that all is quiet" Off the northern coast of Cuba. I Nothing from Commodore Schley is expected before today 011 TueSday. ‘ W’HAT A SEA CAPTAIN SAW ‘ AT CADIZ. ST. JOHN’S, N. R, May 23.—Captain Strong, of the brigantine Energy, which arrived here with a cargo of salt from Cadiz, reperts that when he left Cadiz afortnight ago the greatest ac- tivity prevailed in the naval arsenal there. The two Hamburg—American liners, the Columbia and the N orman- nia, purchased to be used as auxilliary cruisers, and now named the Rapido and the Patria, were being‘rapidly a11- mored, and the warships refitting in the harbor were loading stores and munitions Of war. convinced that'at the time he was in Cadiz the Spanish Government fully Captain Strong is intended to 'send this fleet to attack American coast cities on the North At~ He says the Spanish populace was bitterly inflamed against Englishmen and Americans, and that‘his crew dared not venture» ashore. THERE WAS N O NAVAL BATTLE. WASHINGTON, May 23.—The rumors of a great naval battle, were disposed of; by the Navy Department early Sunday, in the following official bulletin; I “No truth in the published statement concerning an engagement Off St. Nicolas Mole, Hayti, in which twenty. ships were sunk. ’ This was posted not only for general. information, but also to quiet the alarm among relatives and friends of those on As a rule, phraseology of stating that no official information has been received, but to .' make assurance doubly sure in this case the Department declared there was “no truth” in the reports. This indicates that the official information is such as to warrent the statement that the American and Spanish squadrons have not met. 1 The Bureau of Navigation, Navy De- partment, where official dispatches are received, was open throughout the day, but the officiale were engaged on routine work, and there was no evi- dence of that activity which would at- tend the receipt of important informa- tion, nor of that keen expectancy which would indicate the near approach of the two fleets. . In the absence of exact information as to the location of the fleets this serenity in naval circles was a fair indication that the official advices did not‘give promise of an immediate engagement. EXPECTING WAR'SHIPS. London, May 23.—A dispatch to “The Daily Mail” from Hong Kong says: I “Spaniards in Hong Kong and at Manila openly boast that a fleet of war- ships is on the way out to the Philip— pines, and the Bishops have issued pastorals to the effect that Spain and God are preparing to ‘cut out these social excrescences from America.’ The pastorals urge the people to give no quarter, and they ascribe Admiral humanity in refusing to bom- At the same time1money is being spent in Dewey’s bard Manila as due to fear. bribing the inferior leaders among the insu1 gents. ‘ '1The1e is some anxiety here because of the non-arr ival of American troops; and the American Consulate 'is crowd- ed with volunteers. United , States ConSul VVildman is on duty night and day. ” . SPAIN’S THIRD FLEET. . GIBRALTAR. May 23—The spaniards 1- are. preparing what-they call their third squadron,- which will consist of the Princesa de Asturias, of 7,000 tons, and with a speed of twenty knots, now at Cadiz; the Cardenal Cisneros, at Ferrol, of the same size and speed; the Lepanto, at Cartagena, of 5,000 .tons and speed twenty knots, and Numancia, and the Vitoria, which is being newly armored and engined. There are also at Ferrel the torpedo gunboats 'Dona Maria de Molina, the Marques de la Victoria and the Don Alvaro de Baz‘an, each of 800 tons and twenty knots speed. AWA ITING CERVER-A’S FATE. London, May 23. —-The Madrid cor-" respondent of “The Daily Mail” says: ' ~(“The Government waits for results from Admiral Cervera before deciding. as to the orders for the second squad- 1101].” 1- —————<o-o>——-— Dealh of James F. Knapp. James F. Knapp, for a score or more years a baggage master on the Consoli- dated 11oad, died at. his home on Clay street yesterday. afternoon. He had been confined to his home suffering from a cancer of the stomach for some weeks. It was decided yesterday that a surgical operation be performed for his relief, and Drs. Schavior and Dumortier were about to perform the operation, but saw that it would be of no avail, and taking him from the operating table placed him on his bed, where he soon after expired. The deceased was a member of Old Well Lodge, F. & A. M., and of Douglas Fowler Post, G.A.R. His wife and three children, Arthur, Granville and Emily, survive him. He was about 51 years of age. -——-————<0.0>———-——— THE FINEST TRAIN BETWEEN NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON Is the new "Congressional Limited” of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Leaves New York daily at 3. 20 p. 111. Unique dining cars. :BOS 31mm HIMSELF. David ll. Lane commils Suicide at His Home on Harbor Avenue. Was Laboring _Under Mental Aberation at the “m1. who with her husband lives" at the home of her father-in-law David M. Lane, on Har- bor avenue, was startled atone o’clock Mrs. George Lane, today by the report of a revolver. The sound came from the sleeping- mom of M11. Lane, to which room she hastened and found him lying on the floor with a 22-calibre revolver by his side. Mrs Lane, Jr. was badly frightened and called her husband, who was at work fOr a neighbor. He found that his father had placed at his head with a deadly certainty, and pulled the trigger. the muzzle of a revolver Coroner Burke has been summoned . The deceased machinist. ed the loss of his wife, since which time he had brooded much over his trouble. He, however, was a Some time since he suffer- had been for time in poor health himself, but had a comfortable living and was not obliged to do manual labor. He was a high degree1MaSOn, and years ago a prominent member of the N orwalk fire department. He was about 70 years of age. well-known‘ a long“ SeVeral Breakdowns. W A colored gentleman hired a team at Gregory’s livery stable last evening to drive to Bridgeport. It seems that a number of, his “jolly” companions boarded the vehicle with the result nor of North avenue and Knight street. Another vehicle ‘ was secured and another breakdown occurred near was secured but the party had gone but a short distance before there was another breakdown. A box wagon was then secured at G11 egory’s and the party went on their way rejoicing. ‘ -‘ —r ‘v_7 Base Bal'. The game of base ball between the Klondikers and Volunteers at West latter by a score of 25 to 2. The Harstrom and Bridgeport teams play ed ball on Saturday at waalk 18 to 10. . ———-—¢o.‘o>—-—-—— Skipped. James Ryan failed to answer to the charge of drunkenness and breach of the peace in the Town Court, this morning, and his bond of $10 was de- clared forfeited. Ryan claimed to hail from Bridgeport. The Weather. showers to-night and Tuesday. DEATHS. KNAPP.——In South Norwalk, May 22, James F. Knapp, aged 51 years. F., daughter of John and Mary F. Kelly, aged 30 ymeais MOREHOIZSE—In Norwalk. May" .2, Robeit L., 5011 of Robert N. More- house, aged 20 years. ' Parrott-—In Winnipauk, May all, Geor ge Par 11 ott. SCHENK—In Westport. May 20 Min. nie Schietinger, wife of Philip V. Schenk, aged 33 yeais. ON STORE ! FAIRFIELD» COUNTY’S, GREATEST STORE. TH E MANUFACTURERS. .\ HAS MUCH. RAIN 2V -~-‘—-—--~ -~-o ov- ‘TOO MUCH WAR TALK 1 .0. The continuedrainall this month, coupled with the war‘talk has made business dull all through the country. The manufacturers are taking no orders, but clearing out all Odd stocks and their Spring samples- We were fortunate enough to he Ieady to buy the samples and Remnants of. a few of the Mills. We will give a- Manufacturers’ Remnant and Sample Sale this week. And a LTDY’S FIFTY DOLLAR BICYCLE Manufacturers’ Clean=up. Spring Underwear. 100 pairs men’s shirts and drawers, ribbed and Marseille mixtures, that we would sell in regular way for 390.— this vqeek, 25c each. 118 pairs men’s shirts and drawers that we once asked 500 for, we will run for 350 each. ' 125 pieces ladies’ high neck and low neck, sleeveless underwear that is worth‘l50, we’ll run for 250. 112 pieces ladies’ lisle thread under- wear, worth 690 easily, will go at 50c each. Ladies’ silk vests; blue, pink and cream. You always pald 750 for them. This week, 590. ' Manufacturers’ Remnants 1 bale unbleached muslin the kind you pay 60 for. 4 to 220 yd lengths, 4c per yd. 1 case 1 emnants of Outing flannel the 10c kind, for 50 a yd. p 1 case of Dress Gingham suitable for house dresses and Shil‘ t waists. the 10c kind ft» 50. 1 case of full bleached muslin, in remnants the Sc kind, for (Se. Manufacturers’ Samples- 10 doz. dropped stitched ladies fancy hose the 25c kind for 12%0. 10 doz. men’s tan and black how that are u 01th 190 per pair, we will 11m them? pairs 25c 10 doz. l 1.110s fast black stockings the .510 ones, will run them fur 19c Lace. Curtains. 35 pairs plain lawn 1 uflied curtains worth $1.00 and $1. 75, we shall sell the lot at 85c and $1.25. 32 pairs dotted swiss ruffled curtains worth $1.50 and $2.00. We run this lot fOI $1. 00 and $1.25. 300 pairs Nottingham lace curtains in four lots 490. 75c, 98c, and $1.25 per pair. Slngle pairs of Irish point lace cur- tains that were sold for $7. 50 a pair to close for $4. 00, per pair. Large Rugs and Mattings. ' 25 Moquette rugs the best quality made, the pi Ice is $2. ‘25, we shall run. them at $1.80 15 Smyrna rugs, large size, $1.25. 12 rolls new spring Jap. matting the 190 kind, 100 by the roll onlv. We have some GREAT BARG XINS 1:1 the KITCHEN DEPART\IENT but 1011 want of space we can t mention. ‘ Come to this G1 eat Remnant and 8- mele sale. Save your duplicates Win the Bicycle. THE BOSTON STORE, NORWALK ' .... WM .Y’ 1:3 that there was a breakdown at the cor- . Abram Fitch’s, where another wagon" Norwalk resulted in a victory for‘the . Park and the former won by a score of ‘ Cloudy and unsettled weather with ‘ KELLY—In Bridgeport May 22, Mary, T13
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