I? If you want the best goods forthe least rnoney' read thaladvertisements ' n the’Cazetteh . e- Recognised as he family paperthe Gazette’s. advertising columns wilt “Prove its value toyou. ‘ VOL. VIII. NO. 1911 NORWALK, OONN., MONDAY EVENING, JULY 18,1898. PEIOE ONE CENT THE STARS AND STRIPES RAIS- ED OVER THE PALACE IN :THE FALLEN CITY OF SANTIAGO. ‘SHAFTER RETURNS TORAL’S SWORD. THE CITY HAD BEEN SACKED BEFORE __ THE AMERICAN TROOPS ARRIVED. TROOPS LAY DOWN ARMS. * SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 18. —Amid impressive ceremonies the Spanish troops laid down their arms between the lines of the Spanish and American forces at 9 o’clock Sunday morning. ' General Shafter and the American division and brigade commanders and their staffs were escorted by a troop of cavalry, and General Toral and his staff by one hundred picked men. Trumpeters on both sides saluted with flourishes. General Shafter returned to General Toral the latter’s sword after it had been handed to the American com- mander. The American troops lined up at the t1 enches were eye- -witnesses of the ceremony. General Shafter and his escort, accompanied by General Toral, rode through the city, taking formal possession. ' . The city had been sacked by the Spaniards before the American troops arrived. At the palace elaborate ceremonies took place. E}. actly at noon the Amer- ican flag was raised over the palace, and was saluted with twenty—one guns by Captain Capron’s battery. At the same time all the regimental, bands played “The Star Spangled Banner,” after which President McKinley’s con- gratulatory telegram was read to each Iegiment The 13th and 9th regiments of infan- try will remain in the city to enforce order. The Spanish forces are to en- camp outside the American lines. General McKibben has been appointed temporary Military Governor. The ceremony of hoisting the Stars and Stripes was worth all the blood and treasure it cost. A concourse of ten thousand people witnessed the Stirring and thrilling scene that ‘ will live for- ever in the minds of all Americans present. A finer stage-setting for a dramatic'episode it would be difficult ,o‘ imagine. ' The palace, a picturesque old deell' in g of the Moorish style of architecture, faces the Plaza de la Reina, the principal public square. Opposite rises the imposing Catholic Cathedral. On ’ one side is a quaint, brilliantly painted building, wide broad verandas—the club of San Carlos; on the other, a building of much the same description, is the Cafe de la Venus. Across the Plaza was drawn up the 9th Infantry, headed by the 6th Cavalry Band. In the streets facing the palace stood a picked troop of the 2d Cavalry, with drawn sabres, under command of Captain Brett. Massed on the stone flagging between the band and the line of horsemen were the brigade com- manders of General Shafter’s division, with their staffs. On the red-tiled roof of the palace stood Captain McKittrick, Lieutenant Miley and Lieutenant Wheeier; im- mediately' above them, upon the flag- staif, the illuminated Spanish arms and the legend “Vive Alfonso XI] I. ” All about, pressing against the ver- anda rails, crowding to windows and doors and lining the roofs, were the peOple of the town, principally women and non-combatants. As the chimes of the old Cathedral rang out the hour ‘of 12 the Infantry and cavalry presented arms, Every American uncovered, and Captain McKittrick hoisted the Stars and Stripes. As the brilliant felds unfurled in a gentle breeze against a fieckless sky, the cavalry band played “The Star Spangled Ban- ner, making the American pulse leap and the American heart thiill with 10.)“ ' At the same instant the sound of the distant booming of Captain Capron’s battery, firing asalute of twenty-one guns, drifted in. When the music ceased, from all directions around the, line came floating across the Plaza the strains of the regimenta’l'band and the muffled, hoarse cheers of the troops. . severely injured. The infantry. came to “order arms” a moment after the flag was up, and the band played “Rally Round the Flag, Boys.” Instantly General McKibben called for three cheers for General Shafter, which were given with great , enthusiasm. the band playing Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The ceremony over, General Shafter and his staff returned to the American of the municipal authorities, subject to the control of General McKibben. SANTIAGO'S CONDITION. SANTIAGO DE 'CUBA, July 18'——A stream of refugees has been pouring into the city, some naked and all hun- gry skeletons and footsore. Many had fallen by the wayside The town of Santiago presents a dismal sight. Most of the houses have been sacked, and the stores have all been looted, and nothing to eat can be had for love or money. In the streets of the city at the intrenchments, at the brestworks, and at every hundred feet or so of the barbed wire fences were ~ the living skeletons of the Spanish soldiers. SANTIAGO HARBOR CLEARED. PLAYA del ESTE, July 18.—At 9 o’clock Sunday morning the Spanish flag was lowered from Morro Castle. ‘ Steam launches from the New York, the Brooklyn and the Vixen entered the harbor and enamined the batteries, the wrecks of the Merrimac and the sunken Spanish cruiser ReinaMerced es, and the torpedo firing stations. They discovered six Spanish merchant steam- ers and one small gunboat in the bar. bor, and a prize crew was placed 'on the latter. The torpedoes were taken up or ex- ploded, after which the Red Cross steamer, State of Texas entered to give assistance to the sick and wounded in the city. 'PORTO RICO EXPEDITION NEXT. WASHINGTON, July 18.-Arrange- ments for the Porto Rico expedition dent and the War Board last night. It may be two or three days before the de. tails of the new invasion are worked out, but it is probable that before the end of the present week the military forces of the expedition will have affected a landing not far from San ‘Juan. BRIEF WAR NEWS. General Toral formerly surrendered to General Shafter, and the Spanish troops at Santiago laid down their arms. The United States flag was hoisted over the palace in the fallen city. It was announced at Washington last night that unless Spain sues Ior peace the expedition for Porto Rico will set sail before next Sunday. There is a state of uncertainty in Madrid regarding Santiago. ing to the authorities little news has been received from that city. ——-—-—<o.o>—-———-— Grace Church. At Grace church last evening Mr. Harry Pepper rendered Buck’s “Fear Ye Not 0 Israel. " ‘The church was so quiet during the rendition of the piece that one could have heard a pin drop. It was superb and sung with the pathos that Mr. Pepper only knows how to give to such a sweet strain. The choir rendered in their usual excellent man- ner Gounod’s anthem, “By Babylon’s Wave.” V Bicycle Accident. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Osey of Danbury, wheeled to Roton Point yesterday, and after indulging in a modicum of salsu- ginous air and roast clams started for home on their bicycles. When a short distance above Georgetown, the fork of Mrs. Osey’s bicycle broke and she was thrown to the ground and quite Theparty however managed to reach the railroad station in time to board a train for home. 2 ~—-——-——<o,o>—-———, . Lucky Ticket. The copy of the check which drew the flag at the Boston Store Saturday is as follows. Date, 7— 16, saleslady, 31; book, 2; skirt, $5. 98; red numberfl ‘ " l oAdvec-tiee in the 43an 7‘ lines, leaving the city in the possession _; ‘ act in that manner. were under discussion by the Presi-i' Accord- . ELOPED 0N BICYCLE. Evelyn. Graham Runs Away ,_ With a Chior Singer. She is an Episcopal Minister's Daughter, but He Has Forgiven Her. Society circles in Mount Vernon were greatly surprised to learn on Saturday thatMiss Evelyn C. Graham, daughter :bf the Rev. 8.. T. Graham, rector of: :Il‘rinity church, that city and formerly Teetorof St. Paul’s church, Norwalk, had slipped away from her home and quietly married ,Mr. Ralph C. Briggs, who sang in the choir of her father?s church. N 0 one was more surprised than the rector himself when he receiv- ed a brief ' letter from his daughter dated at Binghamton, stating she was married to Mr. Briggs, was happy and diam knOW when she would be home 2:Mr. Graham supposed his daughter was visiting friends near Binghamton. He said: “I was more than surprised and shocked to think Evelyn would She was old enough, and I gave her credit for having too much sense to go off and get married in such a way.” While Mr. Graham was in ignorance of the close friendship of Mr. Briggs and Miss Evelyn, it was only a few days ago that it was rumored around Mount VernOn that Miss Graham and Mr. Briggs were seen leaving town on their wheels, dressed in bicycle cos' tumes. Some say the pair had an- nounced they were going to New Hamp- sliire on a bicycle trip. The time of Miss Graham’s acquaint- a-n'ce with Mr. Briggs dates back to the @rg performance of “Snow Drops,” an amateur minstrel show, which was given under the auspices of T11n1ty church last January for the benefit Of the organ fund. The novel feature of shortened skirts with their features "concealed by burnt cork. The per- formance was denounced by many per- sons, and some of the parishioners wrote letters to Bishop Potter denounc- ing the performance as immodest. Bishop Potter wrote Rector Graham about the matter. Miss Graham and Mr. Briggs were very prominent in the first performance of “Snow Drops.” Mr. Briggs, who is a musician, wrote From that time on Mr. Briggs ,was very at- tentive to Miss Graham,although itwas said that the rectorwas strongly opposed to the young musician’s actions. But, in spite of this opposition, they found many opportunities of being together- Mr. Briggs still continued in the choir several songs for the piece. . of the church Where he and Miss Gra- ham sang every Sunday. I The rector’s daughter at the time of ~ leaving her home last week, ostensibly to visit friends in the country, was sec- retary of the Society of Daughters of the King, leader of the infant class in the Sunday school and prominent in the church choir. Miss Graham is a tall, stately blonde of very attractive presence. She is twenty-three. years old. Mr. Briggs is a year her junior. Mr. Graham said he had forgiven his daughter, although he very much re- gretted that she had taken such, a seri- ous step without his consent. ' V Roton Point. There were three excursion parties at Roton Point yesterday. One from New York, another from New Haven, I and a third one from Newark. The, parties indulged in all kinds of athletic sports, and in which—a well-greased pig played a no unimportant part. A number of Norwalk and South Nor- walk people apparently enjoyed the sport furnished by the visitors. ' ‘ Unclaimed letters. ' The following letters remain unclaim- ed at the Norwalk post office, July 18, 1898. Mrs. Henry Haas,Miss IreneYoungs. BICYCLE RAcEBs. Munro." Wk“ and Hausnian of New Havensiq‘j 2 Mix-Up. There was two serious accidents at St. Mary’s club bicycle races in Mam- chester on Saturday. In the meson the five-mile handicap Collect Of ‘New Haven struck a stone and he -=-was thrown. Justbehind him was Haus- man of New Haven, who ran into- 001- létt and was thrown into thesis. .Fallo ing, he struck on his abdomenrion‘flihe bicycle. lie was unconsciousiforrtwenc ty minutes. At the Oxford l’flotel’ ‘- the doctors concluded that he was Kindred internally. ' His friends took him We. Collett’ s injuries are bad but not Sb SGI'IOUS. Were in Town. Mr. George W. Flint and wife and W. E. Bulkeley and Wife of Danbury, came to this city. yesterday and enjoy- ed a trolley ride to New Haven. Mr. Flint and wife. registered at the Nor- walk hotel and returned to their home this morning. Mr. Flint is the publish or and Mr. Bulkeley the city editor ’6f the Danbury News. H...»— Funeral of Mrs. Oliver. , The funeral of the late Mrs. Louise. "Oliver was attended this afternoou, Rev. c. M. ”Selleck officiating. The deceased was a daughter of the late Schuball and Sally Ellwood of N01» walk and a member of St. ’ Paul’s church. The interment was in the 2 Pine Island, cemetery. 7 Thomas Mason’s Funeral. There was a large attendance at the funeral of the late Thomas Mason held from St. Mary’s church Sunday after- noon- A number of out of town friends were present. The Weather. Showers and Thunderstorms tO-night and Tuesday; waimer to-night; high temperature Tuesday. DEATHS. SHERWOOD. -—In Bridgeport, July 16, Eugene L., son of Ansel and Grace Sherwood, aged 2months. the show was-the array of young wom- LINDLEY. ——In Bridge rt, July 14 en from Trlnity who appeared in W. H. Malone, P. M. Charles P. Lindley, age 79 years. Window ' AsUsual : t [I t any purchase Which A. and O S O S O I 6. may not be found sat isfactory, if promptly .Door ‘ returned can '3: x Screens. FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S BUSI EST STORE; changed if in good , ' condition and not out All Sizes 3 2' ‘ up. Come early and . THIS IS A TIME FOR LOSSES avoid the rush attho All Prices ! . . . BOSTON STORE. ———-' . ~—_———— \ We bought from a. Boston manu- facturer 25 doz. Lawn Suits. We at $3. 50—and they are worth it. Blouse waist, plaited back; 4 yds. Wide skirt, 3 ruffles; for a run $1.50 each. Just the thing for July andAugust. C Shirt Waists. We shall keep a good stock until Sept. 15th, this yeai. We shall sell a doz. only, Saturday, for 250. 10 doz. of our 750 waist, 500 10 doz. of our $1.50 waist, .980 8 doz. of our $1.25 waist, 980 LaWns and Organdies. 1242c lawns, . 6&0 124m organdies, _ 610 250 French organdies. .17c Until this lot is $0111. 8c full bleached muslin, 6c cc unbleached muslin, 5c would sell them, if we had them early, . :— .—: July is the Consumer’s month to buy! The Wholesaler and the Retailer Take Losses. For the Wholesaler and Retailer U loads Tailor Made Suits. We have twenty fine suits. in black, green and navy and a few coverts all worth $15 to $18. If you are going on a trip to the mountains or to the sea- side you will need one, your choice $10.00 Light Weight Jackets. This week proves to you that you need a light weight jacket. Any in our stock, the ten and twelve dollar ones, all at one price, $5.00 Dress Goods. 12:30 dress goods, check and mix- tures, 6c. . 25c fancy dress goods, 1213c. 25c black and navy rep for bath- ing suits, 15c. 500 black brilliantine for bath-2 ing suits, 3713c. 500 light and fancy mixtures, that are desirable fOr summer wear, 25c. Oil‘Stoves, a'great variety, 3%, 980, to $8.49. Read These Startling Bargains All, Spring and Summer Goods at any price he gets. Hammocks. The best full sized Mexican ham- mocks, 980. Fish net hammocks, iu-colors, $1.19 Full sized fringed hammock, $1.69 Fine ones, $2.75 and $3.25 A new line glass ware in green and natural, cake baskets, beriy dishes, boquet holders, etc. Hosiery. Ladies’ fast black seamless stockings, the iegular 121110 kind, Sc per pals, ' while they last. ' Men’s seamless, extra stout sox, 2 pairs, 19c. Underwear. Ladies likyptian ribbed vests, regu- lar price 190, while they last, 12110 ’ Men’s Egyptian Shirts. And pants the regular38c kind,while they last, 190 \ a THE. BOSTON STORE. NORWALK.
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