I I '8‘ Elf you Want the. best . goods for the least money 'read- the advertisements n the Gazette. NORWALK, CONN... TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 24,1898. 7‘95! Recognized as, .he," -. family Paperthe Gazette's, g.) . 'advel'tising columnS’will ‘ Prove its, value to you. . - PRICE ONE CENT. T .v I / “TIT-lift"; , \\\\i‘“‘_ .00». " iflll' o. ‘ THE FLEETS MEET AND SAMPSON SAID- TO HAVE DESTROYED THE SPANISH * . SHIPS. NEWS RECEIVED IN LONDON. ANOTHER CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS UN: DER CONSIDERATION BY THE PRESIDENT. SPAIN WILL: PRIVATEER. 1 - Spanish-Ships Destroyed. , London, c‘May 24—-.fl de- spatch just received reports that a~ big battle took place in the vicinizjz- of the Windward Passage, and that Admiral Sampson surrounded the S pan— ish fleet under fldmiral Cer— vera and destroyed all of his ships. ' - Italy Has Not Protested. Washington, Way 24-- The announcement by way of Paris that the Italian government had protested against the. continu- ance of the blockade of the Cuban coast is denied at the, State Department. ' It can be definitely stated that neither in Washington nor in ‘Rome have any representa- tions on this subject been ad- dressed to the United States government. ‘ . Spanish Captain Shot. Hong Kong, Way 24--- The japanese cruiser .flthsushina arrived here this morning from , Wanda and reports that “the captain of the Spanish revenue -. cutterCalleo, which was re- ‘ _ ,,.._,c,ently iaptured‘: -by c/Idmira‘l r fl: ‘Dewey, had been shot for fail— ing to return the hre from the c/Imerican ships, .fldmiral Wontejo charging him with cowardice before the court mar- tial. . Mangrove Safe. . Key West, May 24--— The Tecumseh arrived this-morning and reports the Mangrove safe, she not having been captured by the Spanish fleet as reported. MYSTERIOUS EXPLOSION. KEY WEST, Fla, May 24.—The offi- cers of one of the United, States cruisers which arrived here yesterday 'say that while 011“ Cape San Antonio (the western extremity of Cuba) Suns day afternoon, a terrific explosion was heard from the direction of the shore, but apparently many miles away. There was an upheaval of water all about the ship and the cruiser herself vibrated with the shock from stem to stern. Many” are inclined to think that the phenomenon was an earth- , quake. There are no batteries near enough to Cape San Antonio to account 7 for a detonation of such force, and it is ' thought that if any naval disaster had occurred news of it would have reached here. ' . BRIEF WAI‘t NEWS. The battle ship Oregon is safe at Key West. ‘ Spain is about to fit out privateers. Washington denies that Italy has protested against-the Cuban blockades} v- Spain’s reserve squadron has received Sailing orders. , Preparations are being made to im- press transports to carry American. troops to Manila. ' ~ Three American men-of-walh are re- ported at Para, Brazil. Marc Landry, a French naval expert, says America has thus far succeeded in nothing the attempted. President McKinley is opposed to further delay of the invasion of Cuba. The British steamer Ardanmhor, seized oft Florida, has been released. The situation in Spain is .growing more desperate daily, and a revolution is considered inevitable. , Admiral Cervera is seeking to reach Havana. I The steamship Havel, sold ostensibly to an Italian company, may pass into the hands of Spain. N o vessels laden with coal or pro- visions will be cleared until the govern— ment investigates. ‘ Colonel De Cortijo, Dr. Julian and two Spanish pri’vates Were taken to Florida to be exchanged for two American correspondents. California’s First Regiment-of Volun- teers embarked on the City of Pekin, ready to sail'for Manila. Troops A and C and the Eighth regi— ment, New YorkVolunteers, left Jer- sey City for the South. Navy Department officials believe Admiral Cervera’s squadron is bottled up at Santiago de Cuba. Confirmation of the reports of can- nonading in the windward Passage has been received. ' ' Three strange vessels were seen on Sunday going south at filll speed in the Windward Passage. A NAVAL BATTLE EXPECTED. WASHINGTON, May 24—Ocmmod0re Schley’s squadron is either in the ' ‘ 'Windward Passage or off the coast of Cuba in front'of Santiago. It left Key West last Thursday, twenty-four hours ahead of Admiral Sampson, whose ships had put into that port for coal, pro; visions, and ammunition. It has, there- fore, had time to reach the supposed rendezvous of the enemy, but up to midnight no word had been received at the Navy Department of an engagement. A fight may occur to—day, hilt every- thing depends upon’the manoeuvers of the Spanish Admiral. If he has left Santiago and its vicinity, Commodore Schley will look into an empty nest. It would not be at all surprising if. Admiral Cervera has slipped out. He is an artful dodger, and if he is caught in a trap it 'will be because he tried ,to escape and failed. hear of the destruction of the Spanish fleet console themselves with the re- flection that it took Lord Nelson just three months to find the French fleet in When he finally caught up with it, he swept it from the the Mediterranean. seas, and naval officers say that this is the fate which awaits the Spanish squadron, although‘fthey will not ven- ture a prediction as to when the en- gagement will take place. The Carib- bean. Sea is as large as the Mediter- ranean and is a much more open body of water, so that if Cervera keeps up his policy of dodging he may be able to elude his pursuers"for some time. Twenty-five thousand United States, soldiers are ready to invade Cuba.v They wait upon, the navy. The inva- sion will immediately follow the im- pending naval engagement. 1 , SPANISH ADMIRAL IN TRAP. WASHINGTON, May 24.—The naval officials are confident that the Spanish fleet is “bottled up” in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. . It is positively stated that the Span- ish fleet did arrive at Santiago de Cuba on Thursday last, that scouts were stationed outside of that port im- mediately after this information cOuld‘ be' transmitted to them, and as they have not reported to the department thorities believe they are Jstill in the harbor. ' ' Furthermore, information which has Naval officers who are impatient to the departure of the enemy, the nu,- been received here is to the effect that some of the Spanish fleet were crippled after. the run across, and that repairs are'being made which have delayed the departure of the ships. As to the American fleet, the officials admit that a fleet of armor clads is Off thit port which will be able. to crush Adfn'iiral Cervera’s squadron should it attempt. to leave Santiago de Cuba. Commodore Schley with the flying squadron reached Santiago, Sunday, it is believed, and Rear Admiral Samp- son' should have arrived yesterday afternoou. STILL (MORE TROOPS NEEDED. WASHINGTON, May 24.——Another call for? volunteers is under serious consid- eration by the military authorities, al- though it may not be issued for at least a week or two, or, at any rate, until the invasion of,Cuba has begun and the necessity for additional troops is clearly demonstrated. The difiicul- ties of arming and equipping many of the soldiers already mustered into the seryice are rapidly disappearing, and from the experience gained in the redent call A1 my officials are satisfied that more than a month will be con- sumed in 50,000 men, and that in this time equipments could be prepared for that number. The unexpected and extra- ordinary drain on the regular and vol- unteer force by the Philippines expedi- tion, necessitating at the outset 15,000 men, together with the prospect that Spain will not be influenced by Euro- pean Powers to abandon her futile struggle, but'will stubbornly wage war until her inexplicable resources are ex- hausted, is causing the military au- thorities considerable anxiety regard- ing the sufficiency of the armed force of the Government for carrying out the responsibilities which have been un- dertaken. INVADING ARMY STARTS THIS WASHINGTON, May 24—A11 indica- tions seem to confirm the report that active operations by the army would begin in Cuba within a week. There is no intention on the part of President McKinley to delay the invasion until fall. ‘ Although the authorities are pre- serving the greatest secrecy regarding the movements of troops, the proposi- tion of immediately sending twenty thousand troops to Cuba regardless of the Spanish fleetis again being serious- ly discussed. President McKinley feels that relief must be sent to the starving Cubans. ' If the Spanish fleet is cooped up in the harbor of Santiago, as some of the naval authorities seem to think, noth- ing will delay the invasion. Commo- dore Schley will be amply able to keep Admiral Cervera in the harbor, and the vessels of Admiral Sampson will assist in the combined attack on Ha- vana. ,On the other hand, if the Span- ish fleet has again eluded the Amer- ican vessels the attack on Havana will be delayed, but troops will land in Cuba and form a base of supplies. Everything is now in readiness for an invasion, and some definite move will certainly be made within a week. TROOPS SAIL FROM CADIZ. LONDON, May 24.—A dispatch to“The Daily Chronicle” from Barcelona, dated Sunday, says: “A steamer took 1,000 soldiers from Cadiz yesterday (Saturday) for the Canaries or the Philippines, and there are two transatlantic liners now‘in port here.” . ‘ Basket Ball; The basket ball games at Music hall last evening. aroused considerable en- thusiasm on the part of the spectators, and were gamely played. q The first game was between the youngsters, or more strictly speaking the St. Joseph’s jr., and the East N or- walk High school. The game'was hot- ly contested and was won ,by the St'. Joseph’s by a score of 8 to 5. The final game was contested for by the St. Joseph’s and Stamford High school team§ and resulted in favor of, the visitorsby a scoreof_.7 to 5. mustering an additional‘ EVE’S RAMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN. BY ONE OF THEM. . It is a curious lack of self-knowledge that frequently causes people to criti- cise in their friends the very faults that they themselves are apt to display most obviously. -“I went to see Mrs. X. the other day,” said an old club man, speaking to a mutual friend. _ “She is a dear soul, and I am very fond of her,but what a complete monolg cgist she is. _ Inever noticed it so much before; there was no getting 'a word in edge- wise; she talked on and on about her children and her societies and her af- fairs, until I was very weary, and when I finally succeeded in changing the subject it only seemed to give her a fresh text for another prolonged dis- sertation, until I finally gave it up and simply sat and listened until my visit was over.” “So you saw Mr. B. the other day ?” the same mutual acquaintance happen ed to say to the lady in question a few days later. “He told me he had seen you.” , “Yes, poor soul, he came to call,” getting a little old. "He always was inclined to be garru- lous, but the other afternoon he sur- passed himself—~just one continuous dribble of uninteresting small talk I, I just got out my knitting and let 'him meander on. It is really a pity that people cannot realize it when they become old and prosy.” ' Criticism seldom has a vein of kind- ness in it unless it comes from a tried and trusty friend. Therefore, unless we can say something pleasant about people it is better to leave all remarks in the oblivion that hurts no one. a fiatyéfei ¢Cg>ue.' Magnificent New Equipment for the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Congressional Limited. ' The Congressional Limited of the PennsylvaniaRailroad running between New York and Washington has just of regal appointments. ‘ _ In .external appearance the train closely resembles the new Pennsylvania Limited—red name board. cream be- tween the windows, and dark green below, This coloring is further en- riched by elaborate decorations in gold leaf. ’ The interior of the train is a veri- table palace. The wood work-through- out is vermilion, ornamented with delicate inlaid marquetry in Persian designs. Each car is furnished in harmonic colors. The dining car is a new departure and a unique creation. The tables are placed directly opposite the Windows, which are unusually ,wide, instead of between them; and instead of the usual fixed seats this car is equipped with mahogany chairs. The tables on one side of the car are somewhat longer than ordinary, while those on the other side are shorter, accommodating only two persons. In consequence there is muchmore room on all sides than form- erly. - The most noticeable new feature in the parlor cars is the ladies’ dressing room. This is a rounded compartment five and one-half by six feet, tastefully furnished and finished. On one side stands a beautiful dresser with a large plate-glass mirror flanked on each side bya plush wall or corner seat. Be- sides these, the room contains a metal washstand and several small closets and lacks. Every lady traveler will appreciate this latest effort of the Pennsylvania Railroad company to provide for her comfort. These new trains went into regular service between New York, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, and Washington on Monday, May 2. ‘ er Conhecticut Troops. PORTLAND, ME., May 251.——A special train of five cars arrived at the Union station at 10.10 last night having ‘on board companies F~and K of; the First regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, which are ordered to duty at Fort Preble. When the battalion left there were 31x companies, but four companies were droppedoff, one at Gull island, two at Plum-Island and one at Fort Constitution. . “ ‘ ~Live Merchants keep their nameo 'oetore the" Public. An Advertisement I It THE GAZETTE will to wad; returned Mrs. X., “and I fear he is been equipped with entirely new cars ' l Wilton.. I Aspecial memorial service will be held at the Congregational church on Sunday evening next at the usual hour. The Veterans in the town have been invited to attend in a body‘and it is probable that a ‘number will accept. The Norwalk G. A. R. Post has ar— ranged to decorate the graves in the local cemeteries on Sunday afternoon June 5th. and arrangements will probably be made to hold service as was done last year. ‘ Miss Helen Ludlow, of New York’ has been visiting relatives in town. Mrs. S. P. Fitch is visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. D. Telford, in New York Deputy Sheriff Lyon of South Nor- walk has made several trips ,-»to this town the past week summoning‘witness- es for the Lambert murder'trial. Mr. Worrell’s Reason for Using Tickets. The combined attractions of Mr. Worrell’s work—Lecture, distribution of his really valuable book, which, apart from "the lecture, sells for fifty cents, and Botanical Stage, Exhibit— are such, that were there no restric- tions, Lockwood’s Hall on Thursday afternoon might be over-crowded, and by a too miscellaneous gathering. ' In this caselthose for whom the work is specially intended would be kept away. For this reason no person will be ad-‘ mitted without a ticket, and none but housekeepers can obtain them, free, at the Box Oflice. ' ' The Cot D Parade. The May parade of.-Co..D was sched- uled to take place to-day, but the weather was not propitious for target practice. The gompany assembled at the armory and Major Fitch of Stam- ford was present. Speaking of the company, it may be timely to remark under the above cap- tion that a successor to Captain F. A. Hill, resigned, will be elected on Fri- day next, and that the appointments of W. H. Hyland as sergeant, B. J. F. Joyce. and W. H. Blackman as corpor- als have been ratified by the colonel of the Fourth regiment of which, they‘are members. _ ——-——<o.o>————-—- Wilton Murderers, lury. This afternoon the jury which will listen to the evidence in the cases of Willis and Brockhaus will be selected. It will probably take nearly all the afternoon to find 12 men satisfactory to all. Wednesday morning will probably see the trial commence in earnest. —-————-—~——<o.o>——— Selleck—Cook. Frank S. Selleck and Miss Ella Cook ' daughter of Mrs. Charles Cook of South Norwalk, were married Sunday in New York. They will go to housekeeping in one of J. C. Crowe’s houses on High street, South Norwalk. V‘- v 7‘ Surprise Party. A surprise party was given Miss Florence James, Monday evening at her home‘on East avenue. About thirty young people were present and enjoyed themselves until an early hour this morning. Music and games were in- dulged in, and refreshments were served. ——————<O._ O’— Antomo Cuneo Arrested. Antonio Cuneo a well known fruit dealer was placed under arrest by Chief Vollmer, on the charge of assault breach of the peace, and abusive ' language. This was the outcome of the trouble at the railroad station in South N orwalk as published in these columns ' yesterday. ,The hearing in the case was continued until Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock —Advertise to THE GAZETTE. The Weather. Partly cloudy weather and possibly showers to-night; probably fair and warmer Wédnesday. ‘ DEATHS. CLASON—In D'anbury May 21, Sarah Lyon Clason, aged 68 years '11 months. MURRY—In Bridgeport, May ‘22, .Agnes Mary,.daughter of Patrick : and 4;. Mary Murry, aged 3 years. _
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