1? If you want the best goods forthe least money read theiiadvertisenoents 1n the-‘Gazette. VOL. VIII. NO. 1923 -—..._.... Eve SPAIN ACCEPTS THE GOVERNMENT AGREES TO THE PRINCIPLE OF THE AMERICAN PEACE CONDITIONS. SIGNED IN SEPTEMBER. ONLY AUGUINALDO’S DEATH OR CAP- TURE WILL CLEAR THE SITUATION AT MANILA. MERRITT CALLS FOR TROOPS. # LONDON, Aug. 3.——The Madrid the Premier has succeeded in obtain- correspondent of “The Daily Mail” ing slightly improved terms. says: “The treaty will not be signed be- “The Government has accepted the principle of the American conditions, but the acceptance will not be made public until inquiries sent to Washing- ton on matters of detail have been set- tled, thus rounding off the preliminary basis.” The Madrid correspondent of “The Daily News” says: _ “The Government’s reply to the American peace terms left here Monday evening. _ “The Government believes that the nature of the negotiations requires the greatest secrecy, and that their success will depend upon the observanée of the most absolute reserve here. Official silence, therefore, is complete.” The Home correspondent of “The Daily Chronicle” says? “Spain, 1t is asserted here, has ac- cepted the American terms, . with unimportant reservation s,and the peace preliminaries will be signed before Saturday.” ‘ The Gibraltar correspondent of "The Daily News,” telegraphing Monday night, says: . . “The censorship is daily becoming more severe, and little is known be- yond the fact that peace is assured. “It is understood that the note from America asks only part of the Philip- pines, and that Senor Sagasta having replied that the terms will be accept- ed, hostilities are consequently sus- pended. “A commission will be appointed to determine the basis of peace. The chief difficulty, it is asserted in official circles, is as to the date and manner of the evacuation of the Spanish posses- sions. ’ “There is also the question of the disposal of the war material in Cuba. Senor Sagasta, if he has a chance, will probably represent a restitution of the material as a diplomatic victory. “It has just been asserted here that fore September.” UNOFFICIALLY CONFIRMED 'IN WASHINGTON. WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.——While the Administration has received no official information that the Spanish Govern- ment accepted the peace terms of the United States, the President has been unofficially informed that the Spanish Ministry has yielded to the demands of this country. The unofficial advices have reached the President in the form not only of press dispatches, but of private dispatches from confidential agents of the Government. AGUINALDO CAUSES APPREHEN- ’ SION. to the Philippines, grave apprehension is manifested that Spain may stubborn- ly resist the suggestion of a commis~ sion, taking advantage of the exceed~ ingly embarrassing situation which i confronts General Merritt through the ofiiciousness of the insurgent-chieftain, Aguinaldo. According to all accounts, this young man’s success has complete- ly turned his head, and the influence which he exerts over several hundred thousand semi-civilized or almost bar- barous warriors presents a serious com- plication, which is causing the au- thorities here no end of worry and no little alarm. . The conditions which affect the com- paratively small forces under General Merritt’s command between Cavite and Manila are shown by official re- ports to be even more dangerous than int1mated in press dispatches, and the Administration is gratified to see that most of the influential newspapers of the country have come 'to appreciate some of the responsibilities which would be imposed upon the Govern- ment if the United States found it WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.——With regard, ing necessary to take permanent possession of the. archipelago. ‘ The officials here make no conceal- ment of their apprehension :of serious trouble to follow the execution of the programme of the United States in . re- gard tothe Philippines. The reports of the military and naval commanders of late have contained warnings of ex- pected conflicts with the insurgents, and no surprise will be felt at the receipt of news of an outbreak at al- most any moment. It is feared the crisis at Manila is already at hand, and that General Augusti may at any moment be com pelled to surrender the city to General Merritt, whether the latter is ready to receive it or not. Under such circum- stances it is Certain that General Mer- ritt would be promptly compelled to accept the serious responsibility of protecting property in the city from the insurgents at whatever hazards, and the incongruous spectacle may yet be presented of American and Spanish troops there co—operating against a common enemy, supported by the com- bined forces from the foreign fleets which have gathered in the harbor. GENERAL MERRITT’S CALL FOR TROOPS. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug.3—-In reply to a dispatch received‘ from General Merritt, Cavite, General Merriam cabled that since the de- parture of the Governor-General ofthe Philippines five transports with 4,897 men had sailed from this port. - Scarce- ly had the message been sent before General Merriam received word from the War Department that General Merritt had asked to have his command increased from 20,000 to 50,000 troops, in order to be able to meet any emergency which may arrise on account of the hostile attitude of Aguinaldox and the Philippine insurgents. I I C A now at BRIEF WAR NEWS. Dispatches from Madrid by way of London say that the Spanish Govern- ment has accepted the principle of the American conditions of peace. It is asserted that the treaty will not be signed until September. A special dispatch from London says that there are many objections to that city as a place for negotiating terms of peace between the United States and Spain because of England’s attitude re- garding the Philippines. Aguinaldo is regarded as a most troublesome factor, and it is believed that he may become an ally of Emperor William in case of German interference. Great apprehension is felt regarding the conditions at Manila, and it is fear' ed that only the death or capture cf Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader, can relieve the situation. General Augusti, the Spanish commander, may be com- pelled to surrender the city to General Merritt at any moment. Advices from Cadiz state that it is now an open secret that not a single ship in Admiral Camara’s squadron is in fit condition for action. O‘C'thfi—l STRUBK BY AN EfiGiNE. Nme-Year-Gld Boy at Danhiiry Knocked Dorm ~an Embankment and Injured. As the Berkshire express Was pull- ing into the White street station in Danbury about 5.30 yesterday after- noon John Koschel, aged 9 years, who was standing on the track was st1 uck in the back and knocked down an em- bankment but escaped with a cut on the head. The accident was witnessed see the lad crushed to death. ——-————¢o.n>—-———- The Jolly Six. The Jolly Six and a number of their friends enjoyed a season of pleasure in what has been dubbed “the barracks” at the J. H. Stevens residence on Bell Island last evening.‘ The only wall cartoon prepared by an artist who is summering on the island, and in which feet and mosquitos were the striking features. The party had a jolly good time. ' - ..l by about 100 people who expected tOX ornamentation in the room was a. lWil TOIS KILLED. Horribly Mangled Under Trol- ley Car Wheels. Their Bodies Taken out in Pieces Alter Lifting Up the Cars. Two children of tender age were frightfully mangled by trolley cars in Bridgeport yesterday and both died in- stantly from effects-0f the injuries sus- tained. the cars which ground the bodies of the innocent children are exonerated from all blame by the spectators of the shocking accidents. i In both instances the lower portions of the cars had to be taken apart be- fore the hacked bodies could be ex- tricated. Both cars also} had fenders attached, but the bodies rolled off the life saving devise. The first fatality occurred at the cor- ner of Barnum and Seaview avenues when the 4-year-old son of Inspector Otto Mth of the Bridgeport Traction company was literally ground to pieces. L t evening the second accident oc- c :rred at the corner of Main and Com- mbrcial streets, the victim being the 3 3—year-old Margaret Kervin. daughter The motormen in charge of ”of hits. Philip Kervin of 997 Main street. “Keep out of the sheet, ” said Mis. Otto Mth to her 4‘year- -old son Eddie at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon after washing his face and hands. The bright little boy walked out of the kitchen eating apiece of cake. On the side- walk in front of his parents’ residence, 29W hite street, Eddie met a com- panion a few years his senior. They Walked down White street to Seaview aVenue awning to notice a trolley car com- ing down the steep incline they started to cross Barnum avenue. The car was in charge of Motorman Frank Reilly and Conductor George H. Jarvis. Up- on observing the oncoming car the children commenced to run but they miscalculated the distance. Eddie Mth was not so fleet footed as his companion and before the motorman could apply the brake and stop the car the child had been struck by the fen- der. The instrument picked up the body but the car was on an incline and the child rolled off and under the car. The body was tangled up in the trucks and was ground beyond recognition. Drs. Hair and Rowe, aided by sever- .al employes of the Traction company, released the remains by taking the The roadway was strewn with blood and pieces of flesh, making a most sicken- ing sight. Shortly before 8 o’clock a North Main street trolley car, south bound, in charge of Motorman Peter. Hart and Conductor Thomas Mullaney, killed the second child. Darkness had set in but Motorman Hart nevertheless no- ticed a woman with a child in her arms and a little girl walking by her side start to cross the tracks. He gave the usual warning with his gong. The lower portions of the car apart. woman was Mrs. Philip Kervin. Upon hearing the warning of the on- coming car she stepped back. This she 'did rather suddenly which loosened the hold upon her 4-year-old child’s arm- The unsuspecting child advanced. The mother's screams had the effect of placing the little girl in a quandary. She knew not what to do and before her mind could be made up the fender of the car knocked her down. She rolled under the fender with the mother eye witness to her awful death. The accident occurred so quickly that the child did not have time to scream and presumably died without knewing what struck her. Strong hands came to the aid of the mother who fainted away. Motorman Hart was so shocked by the untimely death an of the little girl that he fell back' against the door of the car and cried. The mother was removed to her home and after much trouble the re- mains of the child were extricated. The body was ground up in much the same manner as the first one. s N ORWALK CONN ., WEDNESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 3, 1898. ASYLUM iii NORWALK It May be That a State Asy— ‘ Ium Will be Built 'in Norwalk. An Allowance Voted to Norwalk Volun- teers at Niantic. It was decidedly warm last evening, but there was a fairly good attendance at the special town meeting, called to take action on the matter of authoriz- ‘ ing the selectmen “to pay from the town funds to any citizen or perma- nent resident of this town who has en- listed in the Volunteer army of the United States, the balance between the compensation already paid or to be paid to him as a member of the United States Army for said period, and a per diem allowance for that pe- riod at the rate paid by the ‘ State for a parade or encampment expressly re- quired by State law, but every such payment to be made only in each Case after an assignment to the town of whatever claim the recipient may have against the State for that balance, but not to exceed the amount for which pay rolls have heretofere been signed by such soldiers in each case, intending thereby to accord to the volunteers from Norwalk the same treatment ac- corded by tli'e State to the members of the lst Regiment Connecticut troops. A. resolution to that effect was passed. 4 As the meeting was about to adjourn a message was received from Senator E. O. Keeler who stated that he wished to bring a matter of much import to Norwalk before the same. While waiting for the arrival of Mr. Keeler, Congressman Hill was called upon for a. speech, to which he re« sponded, and he spoke on war topics in an interesting and instructive manner. Mr. Keeler on his arrival at the hall lost no time in presenting the matter which he wished to have immediate ac- tion taken upcn. ' He said that there was a reasonable chance of a state insane asylum being built in Norwalk if prompt action on the part of the townspeople was taken. He said that the present asylum had become inadequate for the demands made upon it and that another asylum was a matter of necessity. He said further that when built it ought to be located in this section of the State. He thought that with proper exer— tion N orwalk could gain the same. By a unanimous vote the sélectmen were instructed to investigate the mat- ter and do all in their power towards the location of the asylum in Norwalk. The meeting then adjourned. The Fire Laddies. The local fire companies held regu- lar meetings last evening and were out for practice and drill. At the meeting of the Pioneers Messrs E. J. Thomas and John Blake were placed on the active list, and the resignation of Harry Camp the finan- cial secretary was accepted. A com- mittee of five was appointed to arrange for the annual outing of the company. In their practice last night the mem- bers did some rapid service at the Armory and the Shirt Manufactory on Merwin street. The Phoenix boys accompanied the steamer to School street where several hundred feet of hose was fully tested. Returning to headquarters all enjoyed a feast of good things. The Hope Hose boys were also, on deck and took a run, and indulged in a lunch after returning to headquarters ———————-~<o.o>—-——- Coaster Hurt. The Bridgeport Union saysz—“A bi- cycle accident occurred in Greens Farms, Sunday, near Charles Bulkley’s house. A Norwalk wheelman was coasting down the hill when the hind tire of his machine came off and caught in the spokes of the wheel and threw the rider to the ground. He was pick- ed up by a passing wheelman and was found to be quite seriously injured. The wheel was almost a complete wreck and almost every spoke in the rear wheel was torn out.” V‘ v ‘ ~Advertise in THE GAZETI‘E. Q" Recognized as be family paperthe Gazette’o‘ ~ advertising columns will. \ Prove its value to you. PRICE ONE CENT ALLEN BOUND OVER. A Child Gives Damaging Evidence Against the Bridgeport Murderer“ Probable cause for the murder of John C. Betscha was found against Louis C. Allen' 1n the Bridgeport po- lice court yesterday morning. The accused was held without bonds Jto await trial before the September term of the Criminal Superior court. To the charge of murder in the first de- gree the young criminal pleaded, not guilty in an unfaltering voice. Rebecca Lefachitz, aged 13 years, was the strongest witness against the accused. She was an eye witness to the bloody deed. Her statements are substantially the same as the ante-mor- tem statement of the murdered man. Other witnesses who testified at the hearing were Medical Examiner F. B. Downs, Thomas Brophy and Commo- dore Francis Burritt. Dumped Out. A man in the employ of Lewis Wake~ man of Greens Farms, drove to Nor- walk this morning with a load of pro- duce which he disposed of. This noon he was driving through Wall street ina very much befuddled condition. The wagon struck a curb and the driver was pitched headlong on to the street. G. M. Holmes who happened near ordered the team taken to the stable. There was no officer on duty at the time and the man escaped arrest, despite the abusive manner in which he acted. 'He and the team were later taken home under charge of Thomas O’Brien a clerk at Glover’s grocery store. ‘ ‘ A“ ‘ v77 Good’s Good Deed. Mr. iBient Good of New YOIk, who Is intereSted in the good wot k being done by the St. James’ Mission of New York. visited the fresh air heme of the Mission on Strawberry Hill, East Nor- walk this morning. He discovered a. fifty foot tree that had blown dowu, the fact that it would make an excellent flagStaif suggested itself to him and he ordered that it be set out on the grounds and returning to the city purchased at the Boston Store a 15-foot flag which 'w111 soon be flying from the pole. _._.-——‘a-o>—- 'l'o Glen Island. She steamer Myndert Starin, former- ly Americus, reached South Norwalk at an early hour this morning. Later the Sunday schools of the N orwalk and South N orwalk Congregational church- es boarded her, with. their friends, and started on the annual outing to Glen Island. Over 900 tickets were disposed of, and there were several disappointed persons who were unable to secure a ticket at any price, the full limit al- lowed the boat having been reached. The St. James Mission. The fresh air home of the St. James Mission on Strawberry Hill is to be en- larged next fall to the extent of forty sleeping rooms being added. To-mor- row‘something like thirty girls, who have been enjoying an outing at the place, will return to New York and in the evening a like number of boys will come up on the steamer Belle Horton for a vacation.- A Good Site. It has been suggested that a good site for the proposed new asylum for the insane which may possibly be built in Norwalk would be the lot opposite the Children’s Home. As the place has an, area offull y forty acres, there would surely be ground enough, and a more eligible location it would be hard to find. Quick Work. Selectman Merrill went to the camp ground at Niantic this morning, to get the enrollment of volunteers from Nor- walk. This afternoon Selectman Lynes will join him, and the pocketbooks of the soldiers will be somewhat swelled with the money voted to them at the town meeting last night. work. Bad BTeAIs. Coroner Roach is repairing two bad breaks in the water main on East ave- ‘nue near what is known as the Bissell place. ‘ -‘ ‘vr The Weather. Thunderstorms to-night and Thurs- day. . Captain Washington M. Sharrott treated his family and a party of friends to a sail on the sound to-day, in his yacht “Washington.” After the sail the party indulged in a shore din- ner at Gregory’s Point. ' It was quick - . p ..
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