‘1. .. ._ wh‘ “'-' wt...“ .. . . ‘.:*‘;v.49~,*“‘( “L1“ . 6’ If you want the best goods for the least money read thel'iadvertis’ements n the Gazette. ' . VOL. VIII. NO. 1908 veni‘ ' NORWALK, CONN, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 13,1898, Prove its value to you. PRICE ONE CENT M THETBUCE FAILS! GEN. TORAL DETERMINED TO RESIST AND REFUSES GEN. SHAFTER’S SECOND DEMAND T0 SURRENDER. RENEWAL OF FIGHT TO-DAY. SANTIAGO IS 'HE'MMED IN AND MUST SOON YIELD TO OUR ARMY AND NAVY. PRE PARING “No; but what 1emedy can there be but to make peace?” “The Ministerialists assert that the regular army in Cuba does not object to a conclusion of peace, but that the 26,000 volunteers are determined to continue the war. AMERICA OFFERS NO TERMS ’ _ OF PEACE. WASHINGTON, July 13.—State De partment officials deny emphatically that this government has in any way intimated what terms of peace it is willing to giVe. When Spain announces directly to the United States her willingness to end the war they say that the Presi- dent will inform her of the terms upon which he ’ will be willing to make peace. No third Power will be consulted in any way, not even in the way of being the med1um. through which proposi- tions will be made or received. FOR will’rson’s CRUISE. WASHINGTON, July 13——The naval officers regard their part in the Opera- tions at Santiago as at an end prac- tically, and are looking around for new worlds to conquer. Their eyes are termination to resist. turned to the East, and they are' rush-- ing preparations for the dispatch of ComomdoreWatson’sEasternSquadron. This is a decidedly more attractive cruise, from a naval poiht of view, then ’ the demonstratioh proposed againSt San Juan de Porto Rico, which is un- derstood to be the next number on the programme, . but which the naval authorities believe will not amount to much, because of the easy reduction of the defences. Every ship in Watson’s squadron has the latest charts, not only of the coast of Spain and the' Mediterranean, but of track courses . . .that will take them-clear to ' the ‘ Phil'- REINFORCEMENTS FOR TORAL' SIBONEY, July 13~General Toral sent out a reply yesterday morning to General Shafter’s second demand for the unconditional su1render of Santi— ago, made by the latter Monday after- nOOn. . In his reply General Toral referred to his refusal to accede to the Ameri- can demand made on Sunday, and again reiterated his determination to resist. Notwithstanding this, the American batteries did not Open fire and the re- newal of the bombardment will prob- ably be postponed until to-day, when it is hoped that all of General Ran- dolph’s batteries will be in position. The siege guns landed Monday will also be brought up as soon as possible. Torrents of rain fell Monday night, drowning out the boys in the trenches and making the roads almost impass- able. This may delay the batteries and siege guns. The volunteers, who are hurrying on to the front, are being stationed along the right centre in the positions which have been occupied by General Law- ton’s division, while the latter has moved forward, extending the right until it almost touches the road to Cai- menes, over which General Toral would have to retreat if he tried to leave the city. The Cubans under General Garcia took Caimenes without opposition on Monday night, and have intrenchments on either side of the road. The Ameri- cans are now in position to strike the enemy on the left flank, making the Spanish intrenchments north of the city untenable. General Toral, realizing the weak- . ness of this flank,has been busy during the existence of the truce in doubling back and firing his guns in the direc-_ tion from which he is threatened. Most of General Randolph’s guns have been placed upon the heights in the centre of General Lawton’s new position, where they command the town. ' Monday afternoon the Capron and Hanes batteries on the right succeeded in tearing up the emplacements for a “palm” battery, as it is called, and in plumping shells into several block- houses, but the shots directed at the Spaniards in the trenches did not ap- pear to have much effect. Shrapnel was rapidly broken directly over the trenches, yet in five minutes the trenches at every point of explosion They would watch for the flash of the guns and drop before the shells exploded. The American mortar-fire was direct- ed at the Spanish bullring, and tore up would be alive with the enemy. almost everything in the vicinity. It. is understood that the bullring is be- ing used as a barracks. The Spanish General Nario, with 6,000 troops, is hastening from Holguin to reinforce Gen. Toral, but there is no likelihood of his getting into San- tiago. him. Cubans and Americans hold the road along which Gen. Nario and his troops will have topass to reach San- tiago, and “it is likely that a battle will occur between these forces. The end is expected hourly. The conditions prevailing in the city are intolerable. Gen. Shafter is prepared for hungry and ill clothed, and are rapid- ly becoming uncontrollable. As re- ported in previous despatches, they have looted the houses and shops be- longing to refugees, and further out- rages ef this description are of daily occurrence. SAGASTA TALKS OF PEACE. LONDON. July 13.——The Madrid correspondent of “The Daily Mail” says: “Senor Sagasta, on being asked whether a decision had been taken re- garding' peace, replied. V The Spanish troops are ' ippines. assigned to the vessels of this squadron ‘ but not yet aboard, have received orders from the Department to go to their ships at once. Notice of the de- parture of some of the vessels may be looked for at any moment. TO DEFEND SPANISH COASTS. LONDON, July 13.—The Madrid cor- respondent 01 “The Daily News” says : “Orders have been_ received by the Sevilla garrison to hold itself in readi- ness to praceed'to the defence of the coasts. It is believed that the garri- son’s destination is a camp near Gibral- tar. “The order is much commented up- on. The American Consuls at _Gibral- tar and Tangier, it is said, have bought enormous quantities of coal, and Amer- ican colliers are reported to be be- tween Cape Spartel, on the northwest coast of Morocco, and Cape St. Vin- cent.” A dispatch to ‘I‘The Daily Telegraph” . from Gibraltar says the \ American squadron is expected at Tangier about Friday. BRIEF WAR NEWS. General Miles took command of the an my before Santiago. Admiral Sampson and his men will 1eceive m01e than $200,000 bounty for destroying Cervera’s fleet. The St. Louis captured the British sloop Wary, which attempted to run the Cuban blockade. The prison for war Seavey’s Island has been named Camp Long. A Rear Admiral Miller expects to sail for Hawaii on the Philadelphia by July 20. Fifty- -three of seventy-five infantry- men, under Captain Ducat, were killed captives on in taking a blockhouse on San. Juan hill on June 2-1. The government has given the Chief of Engineers discretionary power to remove the mines from Atlantic har- bors. . ' After demonstrating on Monday that he had Santiago at his mercy, General Shatter sent a second demand to Gen- eral Toral for unconditional surrender. The Spanish commander sent a reply i yesterday morning, reiterating his de- Late advices indicate that the renewal of the bom- bardment was postponed until this morning. According to Madrid and London ad- vices, the Spanish Cabinet crisis hangs fire because of the indecision of Sagasta and the lack of some one else to take ' L _ the Premiership. ’ The Porto Rico expedition will be organized immediately after the fall of Santiago. General Miles will be in command with thirty thousand men. . Advices from Manila as late as Sun- day morning reported no change in the situation Admiral Dewey was waiting for the arrival of General Meriitt. WAS VERY DRY Daniel McCann Grabs His Bottle of Whisky in the Town Court. Daniel McCann who has been before the TOWn court many a time, loaded himself up yesterday and last evening went down to the propeller dock where he succeeded in falling through the hatchway to the hold below. He was fished out with a large sized bump on the back of his head and locked up at police headquarters. Before locking McCann in the cell his pockets were searched and a half pint bottle partly filled with whiskey was found. This was confiscated, but McCann had another full bottle which was overlooked and he and Dan Han- lon, who occupied an adjoining cell, enjoyed its contents. - When the court took a recess this morning Prosecuting Attorney Ferris laid the bottle on his desk and went out. He had just~ reached the door W hen McCann jumped from the pris- oner’s bench and grabbed the bottle. He quickly removed the cork and had the bottle to his lips when Capt.) Dann made a spring and caught him, taking the'liquor away. McCann was highly indignant and pleaded hard for a .drihkllllt-fihfi bottle was thrown into the river. In addition to this, the officers - The court sent McCann to the town farm pending good behavior. ‘ A' .‘ SENT TO JAIL. Judge Gregory Sends Martin Sullivan in Bridgeport for Sixty Days. The case of Martin Sullivan, charged with drunkenness, breach of the peace and abusive language, was heard before Judge Gregory yesterday afternoon, Sullivan pleading not guilty. .Mrs. Sullivan testified to the brute striking her in the face while she was nursing a four months infant, and to chasing her across the lawn to the house of her siste1. , Kate McCarthy. a sister, corroborat- ed her testimony and Dr. Tracey testi- fied to the poor woman’s injuries, which resulted from the brute’s blows, stating that her teeth and been driven through her cheeks Judge Gregory found the prisoner guilty and sentenced him to sixty days in jail. ‘vr‘ Counterfeit SID Note. Users‘of $10 notes are cautioned against the appearance of a new coun- terfeit, which has recently obtained circulation. . The numbering is said to be of fairly good color,.but out of alignment, and the figures are poorly formed. The white outlines of the photographed originalnumbers can be discerned beneath the counterfeit. The back of the note is of good general ap- pearance, but the lathe work is rather indistinct. The silk threads used are too heavy and are not well distributed, but the note is well calculated to de- ceive one not an expert. Hanlon Case Adjourned. The case of Dan Hanlon charged with intoxication was this morningiadjourn- ed until to-m morrow mOIning at 9 o ’cl,ock Hanlon being placed under $250 bonds. Before adjourning the case Judge Gregory instructed Prosecuting At- tor ney Ferris to bring in anothe1 com- plaint against Hanlon on a f01me1 charge for which a bond of $ 750 was forfeited. ' . <A>I l Again on the Move. The R. & G. corset manufactory, the Lockwood Lock factory and several other hives of industry started up on Monday'with a full complement of orders. ‘. --= ‘ Miss Annie Baxter, of Harriet street, is visiting in New York. .means general. 30m HIGHWAYMEN. Hold Uptwo Bridgeport Young Men at the Point. of Re- Volvers. \ Made to Dis'gorge Their Hard Earned ' Wealth. Charles Erickson and James T. An- drews, two well known Bridgeport young men, had a little experience» Monday evening which has caused them to consider themselves rather fortunate in being able to relate what has happened. Both work in the same factory and were paid off that evening. It was agreed in the afternoon that they would take a carriage ride to Easton last evening where a‘ social was held to which both were inv1ted. They pro- cured the team about 7 o’clock and started in the direction of their desti- nation. All went well until Plattsville was reached. They were driving along leisurely and suddenly the hOrse stum- bled and fell over a log which lay in the roadway. Both were pitched out of the carriage. to arise two rough looking characters had pistols drawn. A'demand for their valuables was made to which a hasty response ensued. Neither of the young men» had paid their weekly board beforerleaving this city or for the team which, they used. All of their wages save a " fraction of one dollar was turned over to the des- peradoes. One of the latter was par- tially under the influence of drink and seEmed very anxious to enjoy target practice with his revolver which he waved carelessly in the air. The young men were badly frighten- ed and consider their escape fbrtunate. When they were relieved of their cash the horse was turned around and head- ed towards Bridgeport. The quartette got into a team and drove first in the direction of that city. Several roads were” turned and after riding about three hours the horse was stopped and turned over to the young men. They ‘drove around the stretch of cOuntry road aimlessly until nearly day- light when they were put on the right track to Bridgeport. When left by the highwaymen it was learned that they were north of Westport. It was after 8 o’clock .when the team was returned to the liveryman. -—————-—‘ WILL GET THEIR MONEY. ‘w Fourth Regiment Recruits Will Receive Their Pay This Week. The Fourth Regiment boys who have gone to camp as volunteers are to receive their money this week, and as a result there is much satisfaction among the ranks. Yesterday Paymas- ter Walter Stapleton of the Fourth Regiment left for Niantic with the funds necessary to liquidate the obliga-~ tion. He goes first to Niantic,‘ as that is the nearest place where the boys are stationed. Owing to the fact that the soldiers are scattered, it will take fully three days to find them all, and the paymaster does not expect to'return before the latter part of the week. The salaries of the men have been due since May 1, this being their first payment by the state. There has been Some annoyance occasioned by the de- lay, but the kicking was not by any It takes quite a sum to go round among the volunteers who. have enlisted from the Fourth' Regi ment. ‘ ‘A‘ Wanted to Enlist. The South N orwalk police have been advised that Clarence Grant aged 16, and Charles Rowland aged 17, had in company with a New York lad left their homes in Rowayton, with the avowed purpose of enlisting in the Army. It is supposed that they made the start by boarding a steamer which brought an outing party from Hoboken to Roton Point, yesterday. Miss Helen Osborn of West avenue, who has been quite ill' is reported much improved. . Before they were able. BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. The DeKlyn Family -Celebrate' 1n . 791A Birthday Anniversary of Charles DeKlyn of Danbury. 9 g:- The DeKlyn‘ family celebrated the 79th birthday anniVersary of the elder DeKlyn last evening, at the DeKlyn summer cottage at Pine Ledge. Mr. DeKlyn is a resident of Danbury, but at this season of the year enjoys the delights of the sound breezes, etc. “to be found on the shores of Norwalk. He was surprised last evening by the congregating tOgether of a large pfirty of his relations from New York, Brook- lyn, Danbury and other cities. And it was a glorious anniversary; One that will long dwell with the pleasantest of remembrance's in the minds of those present. A delectable supper was served, and there was a feast of vocal music. There was alsoapyrotechnic display, a. leading feature of which was a. set- piece which faithfully delineated the face of the man in whose honor the party had been given. Allin all it was one of the most jov- some affairs of the kind ever held on the sound-girted shores of Norwalk. . HAD'A FINE TIME. E. A. Woodward Treats the “Put” Boys to a Shore Dinner. As has been} his custom for some years past, E. A. Woodward gave the Putnam Hosefgcompany and a few in. vited guests a shore dinner at Rotoa Pointlast evening. It was gotten up in the best manner possible and proved to be a most enjoyable feast. , The spread included everything that constitutes a first-class shore dinner, and it was heartily partaken of by all. Mr. John Wehle acted as toastniaster and speeches were ‘made by Senator Keeler, E. A. Woodward, Captain Bo‘ gardus and others. ' of flowers and a vote of thanks. It was a dinner that the Puts will IOng cherish with happy remembrance. Bell Island Notes. Mrs. William Conklin, Miss Edith Conkhn, Mrs. Samuel Clark, Mrs. E1- len Cuzen, Frank Booth and Richard Vaughan have returned to Danbury af- ter spending two weeks at Bell Island. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Andrews, of Pleasant street, and Miss Bertha Ste- vens, ofMaple avenue, Danbury, wheel- ed from Bell Island. to Danbury, yes- terday, returning home from a few days spent at this seaside resort. Arthur A. Mead, ofDanbury, ,is the guest of G. Fred Lyon, at Bell Island. Mr. and Mrs. Fred DeKlyn, of 4 Ter- race place, are spending a week. at Ro- ton Point and in New York city. On Wheelman’s day, at Bell Island, next Friday, the evening meeting will begin at 8 o’clock, instead of 7, as here- tofore announced. If your wheel is out of order, or roads are bad, take the trolley. Don’t think you must go one wheel. fir. Showy Windows. the beauties of the windows atthe Bos- ton Store. As we go to press the weather promises fine and no doubt the windows will be viewed by hundreds of ladies, many of whom will take ad- vantage of the opportunity to make purchases such as are not offered in any other city in the state. 6 Did Not Sail. Oxving to the severe storm that pre- vailed this morning the steamer Belle Horton did not make its usual trip to New York this morning. ———-———'——<0.0>—————— To'Glen Islaiid. The steamer Myndert Starin will take the Norwalk and East Norwalk Methodist Shuday schools on their annual picnic to Glen Island on Wed- nesday, July 20th. '———‘0.0>~‘—"'—_ A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warm of South N orwalk yester. day. —-I—<o.or————————~ The Weather. Rain to-night and Thursday; high northeast Winds; dangerous on south coast to-day. DEATHS. BREW.—-In Danbury, July 12, N are Keane, wife of William Brew, of Shel- ter Rock, aged 30 years. RYAN. —In South Norwalk July 12, Mrs. Thomas Ryan, aged 65 years. ,1 @- neesghazea‘aa g‘h'o; family pape’rthe-Ga’zefie’sj. . ‘ “ advertising columns‘vuilt: During the festivitiesMr. Woodwanld ; was presented with an elegant basket" The skies were of 'a glowery order . this morning in strong contrast with
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