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Qpiet Prevails In Manila, and the
Streets. Are Deserted at Night.
Alnericon Casualties to Date,
75 Killed, 311 Wounded.
MANILA, Feb. 28. —-— Two Spanish
commissioners, who were permitted to
pass through our lines‘and confer with
Aguinaldo with reference to the Spanish
prisOners at Malolos, returned through
our lines yesterday near Caloocan with
sealed dispatches for the Spaniards.
The commissioners said that ,Agui-
naldo and Sandiko were both at Malo-
los and inclined to pacific overtures.
While the Filipinos are not yet pre-
pa1ed to sui render the Spanish p1ison—
ers they will gladly release two Ameri-
cans, who have been held for six 11 eeks,
on the fiayment of $30, the value of food
and clothing fuinished to them.
Shortly afterward the rebels sent out
a flag of truce borne by Commandant
Sinforoso‘ de la Cruz, and several hun—
dred of the enemy left the- Filipino lines
crying, “No quierel” “Mas combate!”
and “Americanos much bueno!”
The commandant said that fully
8,000 of his men had enough and were
anxious to surrender.
Among the enemy in the jungle many
women and children were visible. ‘ A
woman laid down her rifle and attempt-
ed to cross with the parleyers, but she
was sent back.
After the party returned to the Amer—
ican lines the enemy on the right fired
a volley.
General Wheaten relieves General
King, who is sick at San Pedro Macati.
The casualties in American regiments
to date are 75 killed and 311 wounded.
Except for an occasional volley and
some individual firing by the rebels
from the jungle near Caloocan, along
the river and in the vicinity of San
Pedro Macati all is quiet along the en—
tire line.
During the nighttime the men are so
accustomed to the enemy’s salutes that
a. majority of them remain undisturbed,
secured by the outposts and sentries,
. In Manila absolute quiet prevails.
The streets are deserted, and the only
sounds to be heard after 7 o’clock in
the evening are the tramp of the patrols
and sentries and the occasional clatter
of the hoofs of an officer’s horse.
The insurance companies, after a con-
-'ference, have decided to accept war
risks at an additional premium of 51/2
per cent per month.
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} Interference Stories Absurd.
LONDON, Feb. 28.—The Berlin corre-
spondent of The Times. emphasizing
what he calls the “absurdity of most of
the stories regarding friction between
the Germans and Americans at Manila,"
says: “The. German cruiser Ire‘ne left
the Philippines over a fortnight ago and
is now on her way from Hongkong to
Amoy. As for Vice Admiral von Died-
richs, he left the Philippines months
H
, ago.
Seven Saved From Shipwreck.
NEW YORK, Feb. 28.—Captain Saun-
ders and his crew of six men of the
three masted schooner May McFarland
were rescued yesterday morning from
the vessel after she had been driven
ashore on the bar off Long Beach, on
Long Island. The vessel was discovered
in distress about 4 a. m. A tremendous
sea was running at the time, driven
ahead by a fierce gale. It was impossi-
ble to launch a lifeboat from the life
saving station, and a line was shot
across the ship. The breeches buoy was
got to work, and in the course of about
an hour all the men were run ashore.
They were well soaked by the high seas
and had to be given stimulants.
Russia. Protests.
LONDON, Feb. 28.——The Peking corre-
spondent of The Times says: “The Rus-
sian government has protested to the
tsung-li-yamen against the terms of the
Newchwang railway extension loan re-
cently subscribed in London, on the
ground that the clause appointing a
British subject chief engineer of the line
is in conflict with the Russo-Chinese
agreement."
Honolulu Customs Receipts.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28.—The cus—
tom house figures at ‘Honolulu for the
year 1898‘have just been compiled. They
show a large increase both of exports
The total value of the ex-
ports was $17,3!,714 as against $16, 021, -
775 for 1897. The value of the imports,
including specie. was $11 650 890 as
against $7,682,628 in 1897, an increase of
$3,968,282. '
No .Beprcsentntive For the Pope.
LONDON Feb. 28. —The Rome corre-
spondent of” l‘. 9 Daily Chronicle says.
“lHoland has assured Italy that the
pope will not be invited to send a rep-
resentative to the conference for the
limitation of armaments. The Vatican
strongly disapproves the intrigues of
the French pretenders, Orleanist and
Bonapartist.”
Loss of Cattle In Texas.
DENVER, Feb. 28.—President J. W.
Springer of the National Live Stock as-
iwciation, after a. personal investiga-
tion of the condition of cattle in Texas,
places the loss from the blizzards at 10
per cent. This is the most serious loss,
he points out, since 1886, when over 30
per cent of the range cattle perished.
The Nebraska Deadlock.
LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 28.—There was
a large number of absentees in the joint
session to vote for senator yesterday.
No changes were recorded. There is a
good prospect that the Republicans will
hold a caucus this week to settle on a
new nominee.
Restoration of Wages.
FALL RIVER, Mass, Feb. 28.—The
Wage conference yesterday afternoon
resulted in the manufacturers promis-
ing to restore the 11 1-9 per cent cut of
a. year ago, beginning April 3. The de-
cision affects the whole city.
The Princeton Soils From Sues.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—The gun-
boat Princeton sailed fromSuez yes-
terday for Aden. She-is bound to Ma—
nila, where she should arrive in about
three weeks '
Weather Probabilities.
. 1 Fair, fresh west to southwest winds.
TH E
QUAY TRIAL POSTPONED.
bnnouncenient Caused Great Sur-
prise—Both Sides Were Ready.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 28.—Political
iircles were shaken to the center by the
unexpected postponement of the Quay
trial'yesterday, and there is speculation
In every quarter as to the causes which
brought it about. There is little, doubt
that both sides were ready to go on.
All the parties were on hand, and 'ev-
erything was apparently in readiness,
_ when District Attorney Rothermel arose
and asked Judge Beitler, to postpone
the trial, “because the commonwealth
was not ready." As soon as the sensa-
tion caused by this announcement had
subsided Messrs. Shields and Shapley.
counsel for Senator Quay and his son,
put in a. vigorous protest against fur-
.ther delay, but the court granted the
request and fixed April 10 for the trial.
-When questioned afterward, the dis-
trict attorney declined to give any rea-
son for the postponement, but added
that he submitted the entire subject to
Judge Beitler before making the appli-
cation, and the judge had approved the
reasons. He added significantly that
the postponement was a duty to the
commonwealth.
Senato1 Quay’s counsel had this tc
say:
“The fact of the matter is that there
is nothing whatever in the case. Our
experts have examined the books and
documents. They are mutilated, false
and a fraud upon their face. We are
prepared to prove conclusively that the
entries implicating Senator Quay and
his son were made six months after the
alleged conspiracy had been consum—
mated and the fruits, if any, had been
reaped. The commonwealth must ad—
mit this. Their own experts will testi—
fy to it. We are confident that there is
not a judge on the bench today who
would not under the evidence available
order the jury to acquit.”
Senator Quay declined to say any-
thing about the case except to express
his disappointment at the delay.
Rumors were afloat all day——one that
the trial had been postponed because
the death of former State Treasurer
Haywood had minimized the ‘chances of
Senator Quay's conviction and another,
which gained the greater credence-that
a member of the jury panel had inform-
ed the district attorney of an attempt
at subornation.
Claims Lot of Property.
LYONS, N. Y., Feb. 28.—George W'.
Armstrong, living near Oswego, lays
claim as one of the heirs of Captain
John Wood of Revolutionary fame to
',1800 acres of choice farming land in
Sterling, Cayuga county, and Wolcott
and Butler, Wayne county, under letters
patent issued to Captain Wood Jan. 16.
1797. The property is assessed at $50,000
and is worth three times that sum. Cap—
tain Wood served in the Revolutionary
army. He was'captured and taken pris-
oner to Quebec. After returning he
found his family gone to Canada. He
never had letters patent recorded except
at Albany, Jan. 26, 1795. Armstrong
claims he is one of 43 heirs. He has had
'the“ letters patent recorded in Wayne
and Cayuga counties and had the con-
stable notify the Cayuga parties living
on the land to remove within 30 days. A
long legal fight is contemplated.
The Cznr's Illness Contradicted.
LONDON, Feb. 28.—The Standard’s
correspondent at Darmstadt, capital of
the grand duchy of Hesse, says: “I am
assured that the rumors that Emperor
'Nioholas is so ill as to be unable to at-
tend to affairs are without foundation.
The fits from which he has suffered
have become less frequent in recent
years, leading to,the hope that they will
eventually cease. The chief reason why
he does not attend personally to state
affairs is his anxiety regarding the ap-
proaching confinement of the czarina...
It is quite possible that the disquieting
reports emanate from highly placed per-
sons in St. Petersburg whose plans
would be upset by the birth of an heir.”
Colonel Weston Ill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—Colonel John
F. Weston, who succeeds General Eagan
as commi‘ssary general of subsistence,
was at the department for a short while
yesterday, but he is not physically able
to take charge. He left for New York,
where he will remain a week or ten
days longer and then expects to return
here and take active direction of his
department. He is making slow progress
in getting rid of the fever resulting from
his Cuban campaign.
Buffalo Street Railway Deal.
BUFFALO, Feb. 28.—-The Commercial
says: “The most stupendous business
deal in the history of the city of Buffalo,
both in point of public and private in-
terests concerned and in the amount of
canital involved, is about completed. It
involves some $25,000,000 of capital.
1‘: iefly it is the sale of the entire street
railroad system of Buffalo and a num-
bei of suburban lines. ”
Newfoundland “'nnts Reciprocity“
ST. JOHN'S, N. F., Feb. 28.—A move—
ment has been set on foot here for an
Newfoundland and the United States,
including fish for the West Indies mar-
ket, lumber, pulp, minerals and other
valuable products of American industry.
It is regarded as extremely unlikely
that the joint high commission will,ever
resume its sessions.
.Spnnish Minister to United states.
MADRID, Feb. 28. —-II: has been re-
ported, though there is no official con-
firmation’ of the rumor, that Senor Don
J. Brunettl, Duc d’Arcos, former Span-
ish minister to Mexico, will be designat—
ed minister to'the United States on the
.resumption of diplomatic relations. The
report that Senor Polo y Bernabe, late
Spanish minister at Washington,’ will
go to Lisbon is officially confirmed.
Pacific Cable Certain.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—The senate
. amendment to the sundry civil bill pro-‘
viding for the construction of a. cable
to Honolulu to cost $2, 500. 000, 'and to be
f built under direction of the navy de-
partment.
Ireland to Be Cardinal.
LONDON, Feb. 28.—The Rome corre-
spondent of The Daily News says he
learns on reliable authority that Arohu
bishop Ireland will be' created a. cardi-
nal at the next consistory.
No Change In Cu‘litornla.
SACRAMENTO, Feb 28. ~The sixty-
flfth ballot fur United States senator
yesterday resulted? pm change.
extensive reciprocity scheme between .
appropriations committee has added an‘
CRANBURY.
IVashington Lodge will
cers to-uight. Cake and cream will be
served.
_W’illiam Cogg’swell is repairing a.
house of his in Cross street, Norwalk.
The carpenters and painters began
work this morning.
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Miss Margaret Fell and Miss Mamie
Smith were guests Saturday of Mrs.
Willi-.1111 Buttery, of Norwalk.
Frederick Conley, of the South Nor;
w-.11k postoflice, has been spending a.
few days in New York.
Miss Annie Kelley and Miss Mary
Short, of Stamford. were. the guests.
Salurtlay, of M 1's. N. E. Peck, of Cross
street. '
M1921 ml Mis. Theodore R. Smith,
h we been c1ite1tzii11ing Edna: (1 C1 ofus,
ol‘ Bethe] f01 a few divs '
1.1 15.710111] Goodsell, of Lyons P12111153
1; a. guest of her daughter, Mrs \Vili
1511111 B. Hawkins, of W'est. Main street.
The annual cily meeting; will take
place next. Monday evening. Ibis pro-
posed to lay :1. nine mill tux necessitat-
ed it 155111], by a reduction in the grand
list.
The ““1311 011.11 League of the East
N 01 112111: 21111: 1011151 chulcb, will meet
at the home of .\.‘11.~:. I). S. Bowen on St
John avenue, Friday.
The remains of the late Mrs. Frank
Mills who died at her home in Branch-
villc will be brought here for inter-
ment, io-morrow.
The. M. C. Palestioei's will hold 11..
box social in Mystic Chain hall this
evening.
The Buckingham Post, G. A. R. an-
niversary will be celebrated Lo-mor-
row night.
George Sullivan, who has been seri-
o.1;~ly ill at. his nome on Plymouth ave-
nue, is so much improved that he is
able to be around town 10-day.
Robert A. Semple. who has been vis-.
11-1119; two weeks with Alexander Sem-
ple, of West avenue. left this morning
for his home in Pittsfield, Mass.
Methodists will attend :1
Norwalk
class meeting in E1191; Norwulk, to-
night. .
The Old Well Hook and Ladder
company will celebrate its twenty-fifth
anniversary 011 March 201.11.
A Norwalk quartotte, accompanied
by a colored quzu-tette of warblers, will
visit a young: man at his home in No-
roton, to—morrow night.
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The ”committees for the welcoming
of Company L. when it. is mustered out,
will meet in the-Norwalk Hotel to-morg
row evening.
This is the last day that the Assessors
list. of the Center school district is to
be seen at the Dist-mot Clerk A. V.
Heath’s.
The Pequonnock Pleasure club held
an important meeting, last night.
The condition of the lad Joseph
Murphy who was misused by a school-
male remains about the same.
The committee having in charge
matters pertaining to a. proposed recep-
tion to members of Co. L. Third U. S.
V. will meet to-morrow evening.
Andrew Noonan and his team toted a.
piano and organ to Danbul'y yesterday.
He reached home on the return trip
{11.23 o’clock this morning.
Uncas Tribe, 1, 0.11. M. will meet
to-11ight in South Norwalk.
Mr. E. A. Taylor. of Union avenue,
has recovered from a serious illness
and is able to be around.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Phelps, of Bridge-
port, were guests Sunday of Mrs. G. W.
Stevens, of South Main street.
Miss Emma F. Wakeman, of 'Fairfield,
has been visiting Miss Mabel H. Beers,
of Fairlield avenue. ,
A colored man known-as l‘Grif Kelly
' was arrested for intoxication Saturday
night. by olficer Bartram. Monday
morning in the Town Court, Judge
Gregory fined him ten dollars without
costs. Ashe could not. pay he was
locked up again and will have to selve
a. telm in jail.
Miss Agnes R. Gibbs did not sing at
the Congregational 'church Sunday on .
account of illness.
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A Sensible Man
Would ude Kemp’s Balsam for
Th1oat and Lungs.
of Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchmis,
Group and all Throat and Lung
Troubles, than any other medicine. The
the
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to give you a. Sample Bottle Free 10
convince you of the merit of this 01 eat
lemedy. P1 1c 3251-. and 500.
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Saved A Boy’s Life.
Mrs. Captain H. llubbaid, of Milford
Del... say.: “Brazilian Balm saved my
boy’s life. He began just like the one
we lost with croup. We gave him a few
doses. He quickly dropped to sleep,
and was all right 111 tne morning.’
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The year ’98 was a great year ior bicycles.
Wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to make
the year ’99 a record breaker, and in order to do it I Want
your assistance in boominqthe RambIer WheeI; to spread
its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town.
To obtain your help I propose to give away AbsoIHter
Free, to the most popular member of either the Norwalk,
South Norwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebra-
ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Whoa], the fleetest, the
handsom'est, the most graceful, the most durable andimost
J, T. Prowitt,
Agent RAMBLER WHEELS,
.No. 45 MAIN STREET, NORWALK, CONN.
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The popularity will be decided by ballot,'an:l in order to
vote for candidates the name ’of the member to be voted for
together with the name of the fire company of which he isa ‘
member must be written on the coupon below and deposited,
in the ballot box at my store N o. 45 Main street, N'orwalk.
Ballots for membersmf the South N orwalk department can
be deposited in the ballot box at the store of Whelpleydz
Ballots for members of the East Norwalk. department can
be deposited in the ballot box in Haffner’s Cigar and News
store at the east end of the Washington street bridge.
The contest is open to every member 0f the several fire de-
partments including members of the Fire Police.
All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp; on the
evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be an
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turn back and ask what has been
done.
BEER is the subject upon which
- our thoughts dwell and we can
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Highland ove1 the bar or on the
bottle, means PUREST and BEST.
PILSENER. BAVARIAN AND
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GOLDEN STOCK AND CREAM
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