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_ A fine building lot on .Wilton ave}
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Water,gas and sewer on the avenue.
will be soldat a Bargain.
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liaison Attorneys anti Solicitors
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NASHINCTON. D. C
ill classes of claims prosecuted
More the. Interior Department
Rejected pension claims a swanky
N Orwalk Hotel
HOLIDAYS ARE HERE
And as the year closes we naturally
turn back and ask what has been
done.
BEER is the subject upon which
0111 thoughts dwell and we can
truthfully claim "All Standards
have been kept.”
Highland over the bar or on the
bottle. uIeans PUREST and BEST.
PILSENER., BAVARIAN’ AND
‘Xl’Ott'l‘ L AGERS.
G OLDLJN Si‘OCK AND CHEAH
ALMS AND PORTER.
lilGlILA ND MALT AND MALT
Wl’i‘li IRON.
Hunter or Cut-stair VVhiskies and
Kentucky Taylor in full quarts for
the holidays.
0. H. Murnm’s Champagne and
Domestic Wines.
Highland Brewery Bottled Beer
delivered to families.
i. ii. HAMILTON, Pronrielor.
FALL AND. WINTER
‘SUITINGS
TR ousess $5.50 UP.
Old Suits made to look as good as
new. .
Repairing, AlteIing, Cleaning and
Pressing a Specialty.
Fit and Workmauship guaranteed.
FRANK COCA,
49 Main Street, -
J. ll. JENNINGS.
UNDERTAKEN !
No. 7 MAIN Stet-:51.
-, N orwalk
NIGHT BELL AT OFFICE;
GENERAL“ OTIS Iloilo-
0111" Lines Now Extend Six Miles
Beyond Former Limits.
THE WATERWOBKS TAKEN
Filipinos BIuI-Ilcr a Captive American Sur-
geon—Native Loss is Growing-2.000
Killed 4,000 Captured and Several
Thousand “'ounded.
Manila, Feb. 8.—The Americans are
taking ev‘ery advantage of the splen-
did advance which they made on Sun—
’day and Monday. Our lines now ex-
tend from two to six miles beyond the
01d limits all around and the American
position is secure at every point. The
water works, five miles north of the
city, were captured late Monday af-
ternoon by the First Nebraska regi‘
ment and two companies of the First
Colorado and a battalion of the~First
Tennessee infantry. The First Ne-
braska, which was in the advance,
found the place deserted but the na-
tives had disabled the machinery of
the works before leaving. Parts of
the machinery had been disconnected
and carried away, rendering the re-
maining parts useless. . A careful
search was made for the missing pieces
with the result of their being found
some distance away. The work of re—
storing'them to their places will occu-
py only a. short time.
The body of Surgeon Harry Young of
the Utah Artillery division, who had
been taken prisoner by the Filipinos.
was found by our men. ~I-Ie had been
murdered by his captors.
The Filipinos seem utterly demoral-
ized. Wherever our troops advance
the insurgents retreat after making a
slight show of resistance. The drub-
bing which the Americans have given
them has taken all the fight out , of
them, and they prefer to keep out of.
range of our guns.
' The losses of the Filipinos are now
estimated at two thousand killed and
several thousand wounded. Besides,
we hold four thousand prisoners. A
scattering fire continues intermittently,
but there is no fighting. approaching
the dignity of a battle.
After two days’ fighting the Ameri-
can troops are taking a. much needed
rest. With the exception of the death-
tory firing consequent upon the, move- .
ments of reconnoitreing parties, there
are no hostile demonstrations on eith-
er side. In spite of this. condition of
affairs the insurgents are steadily los-
ing ground, as every one of then
movements is in the nature of a. re.
treat.
‘ The villages outside the city are in
ruins, all of the houses having been
burned by our troops to dislodge the
natives who concealed themselves
therein and fired at the American's
flank and rear. Many of the-natives
were killed by the Americans, as they
fled from the burning houses, and still
more, were wounded.
. Perfect order prevails in rthe city
proper, and matters are fast regaining
their normal condition. The women
who took refuge on board the trans—
ports in the bay when the fighting be-
.gan on Saturday evening have all re-
turned to their homes.
Many instances of personal heroism
on the part of American staff officers
on the firing line are related, and the
splendid organization of the various
departments is praised by everybody.
The efficiency of these departments, it
is admitted on all sides, contributed
greatly to the thoroughness of the suc-
cess of the American arms. By order
of the chief quartermaster, the subor-
dinate quartermasters seized every
available vehicle in the city for pur-
poses of transportation and the com-
missary department promptly furnish-
ed rations in abundance to the troops
at the front, sparing no effort or ex-
pense.
'lhe ordnance officers, too displayed
the grtatest activity in. forwarding am-
munition to the front, and a. magni: .I-
cent recOId was made by the medical
department, all of the wounded being
cared for with the utmost dispatch.
The maps of the surrounding coun-
try, which had been made by the en;
gineers, proved invaluable. During the
advance of the troops the Signal Corps
constructed telegraph lines as rapidly
as the troops were sent forward, com-
plete communication being kept up
between all the brigades, divisions and
detached troops and the general head-
quarters.
Aguinaldo has issued a. proclamation
suspending the Filipino constitution,
terminating the session of the -Ma.lalos
‘ congress and declaring that the hostili-
ties were begun by the Americans. He
took no part in the-fighting.
Aguinaldo's proclamation of Satur-
day says: -
“I order and command:
“First—That peace and friendly rela-
tions 'with the Americans be broken.
and that the latter be treated as ene-
mies within the limits prescribed by
the laws of war.
“Second—That the Americans capt—
ured be held as prisoners of war.
“Third—That this proclamation .be
communicated to the consuls and that
, congress order and accord a. suspen-
sion of the constitutional guarantee,
resulting from the declaration of war."
Aguinaldo’s second proclamation
says the outbreak of hostilities -was
“unjustly and unexpectedly provoked
by the Americans;” refers to‘ his mant-
festo of January 8 publishing the at-
leged grievances of the Filipinos at the
hands of the army of occupation and
the “constant outrages and taunts
which have been causing misery to
the Manilians,” and refers to the “use-
less conferences” and
shown for the Filipino government,”
as proving a “premeditated transgres-
sion of justice and liberty.”
The rebel leader also refers to the
former losses of the Filipinos, but says
“slavery is bitter," and calls upon them
to “sacrifice all upon the altar of hon.
01 and national integrity’ He insists
that he tried to avoid,‘ as far as possi
ble, an aimed conflict, but claims that -
all his efforts “were useless before the
unmeasured pride of the American
representatives," whom he charges
with having treated him as a. rebel
"because I defended the interests of
my country and would not become the
instrument of their dastardly inten-
tions.”
lent spirits.
“contempt '
FILIPINOS_____ WANTED FIGHT.
ThI-y Tried in ilIany “'ays to Provoke an
. OutOIeak at Manila.
I—{ong Keng,_Feb. 8.——Leadin’g up to
the hostilities which began at Manila
on Saturday evening, the conduct of
the Filipinos around that city toward
the Americans had recently been mosr.
exasperating,‘ the actions of the na-
tives evidently being intended to pro;
voke the Americans to commit ’some
overt act. These annoyances were so
numerous that it isd-ifficult to believe
they were not. sanctioned by the Fili-
pino leaders.-
Sergeant Fischer and four engineers,
while making a. reconnoisance on last
W'ednesday, north o'f'Manila, Within
the American lines, were seized by the
and conveyed to- ' Malalos,‘
insurgents
where they were imprisoned. On the
next day General Otis sent Lieutenant
Hahn to demand their release. The
lieutenant was arrested ‘on the way
and taken from tohe train by the Fili—
pinos. I-le protested against the action
of the insurgents and was finally al-
lowed to proceed under escort."
After presenting his demand to the
Filipino government at Malalos for the
release of Fischer and his companions,
a. special cabinet meeting was held,
which lasted three hours. After the
adjouinment of the meeting the men
were released, having been imprisoned
for thiIty- six hours with nothing to eat
but a cup of rice and whatrthey were
able to buy with seven cents, all the
money they had with them. '
Three other American soldiers were
captured outside the lines and it is re-
ported that they are to be court mar-
tialed by the Filipinos at Malalos. A
sentry outpost of the First Montana
infantry was fired upon twice last
W'ednesday night. In addition to these
acts many Americans have been re-
cently robbed. General Barry's horses
and carriages were stolen and several
other Americans lost valuable prop-
er Ly.
Hundreds of savage tribesmen from
the 1101 th armed with knives and bows
and arrows have reinforced the insur—
gents along the line of the railroad.
The Americans are keeping a. sharp
lookout for filibuster-s. A small sailing
vessel was recently seized in Manila
bay and the crew was put under ar-
rest. O-th-er boats are believed to be
on their way to the island of Luzon
rom various islands.
The insngents at Iloilo boast that
they have won their independence and
have established a' civil government,
making the military authority subor—
dinate thereto.
REPORT FROM GEN. OTIS.
Filipinos Wen supplied With Arms and
Ammunition— Spaniards Helped Them.
IVushington, Feb. 8.——-Adjutant Gen-
eral Corbin made public yesterday the
following dispatch received from Gen-
oral Otis: '
Manna, Feb." 7.
To the Adjutant General, “Hashing-
ton:
Insurgent army concentiatcd around
Manila from Luzon pIovinces number-
ing oveI twenty ”thousand possessing
sevelal quick firing and Kriipp field
guns. Good portion of enemy armed
with Mauset‘s. latest pattern.' Two
Krupp and a great many rifles captur-
ed. Insurgents fired a great quantity
of ammunition. Quite a number of
Spanish soldiers are in the insurgent
service who served in the artillery.
Insurgents constructed strong in.
trenchments near our lines, mostly in
bamboo thickets. These our men
charged, killing or capturing, many of.
the enemy. Our casualties probably
aggregate two hundred and fifty. Full
Ieports to— day. Casualties of insurg-
ents very heavy. Have buried some
five hundred of their dead and hold
five hundred prisoners. Their loss In
killed, wounded and prisoners, proba-
bly 4, 000.
Took water works pumping station
yesterday, six miles out. Considerable
skirmishing with enemy, which 'made
no stand. Pumps damaged. will be
Working in week. Have number of
condensers set up in city, which fur—
nish good water. Troops are in excel.
Quiet prevailsl
Magowan Hasn’t Got 3 Cent.
New York, Feb. 8.—-In the course of
an examination in supplementary pro«
ceedings before Justice Conlon in the
city court yesterday, Frank A. Mago-
wan, formerly mayor of Trenton, N. J.,
who has been conspicuous in the last
two years because of various sensa-
tional escapades, declared that he had
no money, and that even the watch
and chain he carried are owned by his
wife. He sighed when he said that he
had no bank account, and was mourn—
ful when he declared that $2,600 was
stolen from him in the Hotel Winslow
a short time ago. The proceedings
yesterday were brought by Addison F.
Roberts, who wants to collect a’ judg-
ment of $1,587 against Magowan.
Pan-American Exposition.
Albany, N. Y., Feb. 8.-—A delegation
of Buffalo citizens had a. conference
with the governor and leading mem‘
bers of the legislature, and a. bill will
be introduced to-day making an ap-
propriation of five. hundred thousand
dollars for the proposed Pan-American
exposition. . .
Arms for .‘Ulls 111 Veterans.
Albany, N. 'Y., Feb; 8.——Assemblyman
" Frederick A. Ware introduced a. bill
to-day directing the adjutant general
of the state to supply the Sons’ of
Veterans' camps with arms and other
military equipment, when there is a
supply exceedingt'the demands of the
National Guard.
Diphtheria. Closes 11 School.
Hackensack, Feb. 8.——The diphtheria
epidemic in this town is spreading, and
several new cases were reported yes-
t.erday The board of education haw
closed the Union street school, which
about four hrndred children attend.
There have been two deaths from the.
disease. ,
fipnin and the Treaty.
Madrid, Feb. 8..——The premier, Senor
Sagasta. is quoted as saying he ‘wuj
immediately submit to the, queen re-
. gent a decree convoking tht Cortes.
and declaring that he exitects to havt,‘
a. majority of thirty favorable to th
appIoval of the treaty of peace with
the United States. ,
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00M, W000, BRICK BNILBINS
MATERIAL, FARMING
" UTENSitS, ETG. '
NEENEB GOAL GONPANY
Smith Street. Nerwalli.
I 'O} .Wilson,
GENERAL-E IN ‘I‘NBAN CE
Real Estate and Invest-
'. ment Agent, . .
Room B‘GAZETTE BUILDING
NORWALK, - - - CONN
MONEY TO LOAN
AT
W. BATES’
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You can find as fine an assortment of
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As can be found in anv Yard in the
State. Look it over and get
prices before going elsewhere
W. FERNALD,
Practical .
Bookbinder
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Books Called For and
Delivered.
Postal Orders Promptly
Attended to.
32 FRANKLIN STREET,
A SOUTH NORWALK.
Orders for Bookbinding can be le
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1851.:
OF THE
lilENIX MUTUALLIF
FDRTFEIGHTN IIIIIIIIII- STATEMENT
1.899.
INSURANCE COMPANY.
”OF HARTFORD, CONN,
'JANUAHY 1, 1899.
A Assets:
Loans on First Mortgages of Real Estate, —
- 35,447, 686
Premium Notes and Loans on Policies In force, ~ ~ 768179
- 6, 600 {to ‘
Loans on Collateral, -
Cost Value of Real Estate owned by the Company, —
City and Municipal and Railroad Bonds and Stocks
Bank Stocks, - ..
Cash In Office, _ _
Cash Deposited in Banks, -
ADD:
1,102,365 2 :1
3,220,339 .. .
199,324 (to
512,598
$1 1,257,572 I ”(it
Market Value of Stocks and Bonds over
cost, - - -
Interest accrued and due, -
Net Deferred and Outstanding Prenti-
ums, - - - .
Gross Assets January I, 1899,
so 77,895 07
135,914 32
188, 750 20
Liabilities.
Reserve on Policies in force at 4 per
cent. interest, - - $10, 769, 943 00
Claims by death outstanding and '
notified, . '- - - 38,691 00
Premiums pald In Advance, - 8,131 00
Spemal Reserves, - - 177,045 00 $10,993,810 ,. I
Surplus at 4 per cent., = = $666,321.71;
. . _ 1896.1897. 1898.
Policies Issued, 5, 506 6,570 7, 5’ .
Insurance written, 8 9, 871601 811,7 7 0, 989 $13, 068," i ‘3;
New Premlums received, 268,651 315,307 368, 6
Total Premiums received, 1,430,228 1,589,531 1 920, 2- -
Policies in force, 25,981 28,269 " 31 5 .~
Insurance in force, 42, 216,841 46,021,069 51,17 0: 7 .
This Company has paid since organization for DEATmt
LOSS ES.
MATURED ENDOWMENTS, DIVIDENDS TC
POLICY HOLDERS, and SURRENDERED POLICIES me!
than $39 ,00.0,,000 00.
JONATHAN B. BUNCE, President.
TOHN M. HOLCOMB, Vice-Prest.
ARCHIBALD A. VVELCH, Actuary.
CHARLES H. LAWRENCE, Secretary.
WILLIAM A. IMOORE, Asst. Secretary
_ \VILLIAM D. MORGAN, Med. Director.
GEORGE S. MILLER, Supt. of Agencies.
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The Largest Stock of
China Ware,
Crockery Ware,
Agate Ware and Tin
Ware in the County.
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The Progressive
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BOSTON STORE 3f;
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B USIEST STORE.
HALF PRICE SALE
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Ladies&M'
lssesJacketsi
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We will 'sell our Jackets at half the price marked Saturday ant
Monday.
This is the final clearing sale.
carry one season’s goods over to another.
to buy a last season’s Jacket.
As you know, we never
We - never ask any 0111”
15 jackets, sizes 32—44. were $7.00,
now half price, $3.50.
18 jackets, all blk kersey, some strap-
ped seams, all'satin lined that were
$10.00, none of them were less, half
price, $5.00.
Children‘s jackets—~all at half the
price marked.
Ladies’ and men‘s winter undorwen r
slaughtered. '
Our great muslin underwear sale
continues.
Beautifulgowns trimmed with lace
and Hamburgh 49c.
Large full elegant skirts trimmed
with Hamburgb, lace or insertion 980.
Drawers trimmed withHamburgh 25c.
Just for Saturday only,we will give 2
corset covers for 15c.
A few of the $1.00 silk remnants left,
will go at 55c.
17 Ladies jackets mostly Kersey,navy
blue green and black sold $13.00 $14.00
and $15.00, now all at one price $7.50. _
10 Ladies fine jackets in tan,new blue
black and green all sold at $16.50 to
$18.75 all at the one price $9.50.
Remnants of the c r at Mill End Sale
are on the cont; I cineint r, they are all
marked'to go. 1'
Collarettes. I
We will take 33% off. That is :
$9.00 collarettes cost $6.00. |
‘ $7.50 collarettes cost $5.00.
Black Separate Skirts
$12.00 silk Hones—$7.
$10.00 " ——$7.50.0
$l0.00 crepon skirts, $7.00.
Black Seyes skirts $3.98.
Black Mohair ones 81.98.
Granite iron sale will cOntinue all
A
1 next week.
4-78 (I. i .
$402,559 . ‘
$11,660,131 77;“
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