‘Lieutenant .De 5 .l ,1 I TH E E v-En .1. no G AzETTE . PRAISE FOR THENAVT Naval Attache of the French Embassy Speaks Plainly. United States Stands High Among the Great Naval Powers—Advo- cates Armored Cruisers. \Vhich Unite‘Speea With Power. WASHINGTON, March 13.—Lieuten. ant De Fara’mond of the French navy recently arrived here in company with the Frenéh embassador, M. Cambon, to become naval attache of the French embassy. Lieutenant De Faramond has had wide experience as a naval ob- server, following the Japanese and Chi- nese vessels through the China—Japan war and now coming here to study American naval methods Speaking 01 the American navy Li euten: nt De Far- amond sa: ':d “The American navy has attracted world wide attention within the last year, and this is leading European countries- to send naval attaches to V'Vashington. This will be the first time that the French government has had a naval attache with the embassy. A German naval officer is coming to the German embassy, and other countries doubtless will follow in the same line. Since the Spanish—American war this country affords splendid facilities for naval study. It was the first real test of modern fighting vessels, and naval science must drax‘: its conclusions large- ly from what the American navy ac- complished during the war with Spain. I think it is universally conceded in Europe that the American navy made a : splendid record not only in a generall 'way, but in technical matters of naval detail. It demonstrated the effective- ness of. the rapid fire gun of medium caliber rather than the larger guns. It also seemed to show that the power of a navy is more in its weapons of attack and offense, its capability of giving blows rather than in its heavy armor and capability of resisting blow ~. “We in France were quite aware of the growing power of the American navy even before the recent war. Our chief naval construtor, M. Bertfn, came to this country prior to the war made a tour of your d3c-:ya:‘<23, ar- senals, etc. On his return he made an official report showing the great im- provements the American naval con- structors had brought about, particu- larly in the arrangement of bulkheads and in the distribution of armOr so as to protect vital points. We also know your American armor and are using the harveyized American process, which has been found entirely satisfactory so far." Lieutenant De Faramond says foreign naval observers are not only interested in the results of the war, but are also observing the large amount of naval construction now in progress in the United States and the naval improve- ment it involves. From Italian naval statistics he shows that the United States is today reckoned s’econd among the great powers in point of warships . under construction. This tonnage by countries is as follows: Great Britain, 153,132 tons; United States, 56,425; Ja- pan, 47,520; Russia, 29,040; France, 25,- 663; Germany, 16,545; Italy, 2,972. "An interesting line of inquiry,” said Lieutenant De Faramond, “is as to why you are. building so many heavy ships— ironclads as we call them—as against the lighter, swifter cruiser. The iron- clad is essentially a home ship and is not fitted, owing to her bulk and lack of coal capacity, for crossing the ocean or for long cruises. The French navy has in commission four ironclads in the Mediterranean and eight in the northern squadron, but these are purely defense vessels and never leave the home ports. The performance of your battleship Oregon in running 13,000 miles around South America was re- markable for that reason, and her pres— ent trip across the Pacific is equally remarkable. But, judged by the usual naval standards, an armored cruiser would’ have been much better equipped for these long voyages. She has the speed, the coal and at the same time sufficient armor to make her defensive powers almost‘equal to those of the ironclad.” ' “Admiral Dewey is generally recog- nized abroad as entitled to rank as one of the great naval commanders," said Faramond. “Such a man does honor to the naval fraternity the world 0er “13.1801: l)ec.2ncs n Judgeship. HARRISB ”RG, -.Iarch 13 .-—Governor Stone has received a letter from David T. Watson. of Pit'sburg, dated March ‘11, thanking him for the honor confer- red in tendering him the appointment of supreme court judge. Mr. Watson says that after the best consideration he is able to give the matter he finds. himself unable to accept the appoint— ment. Mr. Watson is a leading member of the Pittsburg bar and is one of Sen- ator Quay’s counsel in the conspiracy "charges now pending. Trains Blocked In Michigan. DETROIT, March 13.—Nearly all points in the upper peninsula of Mich- igan report railway traffic completely blocked by snowstorms. The Tribune from Bessemer, Mich., says: “The heaviest storm in the histo— ry of the snow belt is prevailing. For 48 hours all trains have been snowed in at different places. All streets are blocked ' with banks. of snow from 4 to 8 feet deep." 4‘ Lumber Plant Destroyed. JACKSONVILLE, Fla, March 13.— Almost the entire plant of the Cummer Lumber company, situated on the St. John’s river, four miles north of Jack- sonville, was destroyed yesterday by fire. entailing a loss of over $250,000, par- tially covered, however, by 80 per cent of insurance. Explosion Not Accidental. PARIS, March 13.—The Eclair con- firms the report that the government inquiry regarding the explosion of the navy powder magazine at La Goubran has shown that it was not of accidental - orlgin, and much credence is now given to the rumor that it was an anarchist outrage} Excursion Trains Collide. WELLINGTON. N. Z., March 13.— Flve persons have been killed and 4‘ 'injured in a. collision between two ex,» and , A special to ' i master United States volunteers, to an , SPLENDID RECORD OF OUR SEAl’IEN.’ _____. l ' ular army if necessary. They would, ./ l A HOME IN THE PHILIPPINES. Ten Per Cent of American Volun- teers V.-"onld Like to Remain. WASHINGTON, March 13.—The fol-5 lowing is an extract from a letter writ- ten by Major Theodore Sternberg, pay- officer in the war department, dated Jan. 29, 1899: "I wish you would call the attentionl of the president and secretary of war to this: There is not less than 10 per- cent of the volunteers who honestly wish to remain in these islands and make homes here and engage in agri- culture, lumbering and mining. From every point of view this should be en- couraged, unless America means to haul down her flag and sneak home. The‘ time will come when every American will recognize the value of these islands. Take but one item. Cattle thrive here. The finest country I ever saw. The orient can be supplied with beeffrom here. “No, these soldierswish to be dis- charged here with travel pay. This will be their capital. Those who are in ear- nest are willing to do anythigg in rea— son to prove it. I believe that they would be willing to serve' out a two years’ enlistment by transfer to the reg- many of them, prefer to be mustered 'out here with nothing rather than be compelled to go to the United States to be mustered out. There are also many regular soldiers enlisted under order 40. These men think they should be paid travel pay if they intend settling in- these 'islands. Now, all of this is based upon the idea that the, United States will, retain some sort of an interest in these islands. Knowing the value of the pioneer, I say deliberately that each of these plain soldiers, young, vigorous and used to this climate, by remaining here will be of inestimable value to our country. . “The only way to Americanize these islands is by the example of American pioneers engaged in making homes for themselves. I take no stock in the cry that white men cannot work in the tropics. They can, when working for themselves. There are no healthier peo- ple than the English and Scotch who have lived here for many years. At all events the government has here now the cream of American young manhood, who are anxious to try the thing." Princeton Student Disappears. PRINCETON, N. J., March 13.—Pres- ident Patton and the members of the senior class are much excited over the disappearance of Richard Webster, 1899, of Islip, N. Y. Over two Weeks ago Webster left the university to visit his parents on Long Island and after re- maining at home a few days left, as was supposed by his parents, for Princeton. His father‘awaited a letter from him, but none came, and he telegraphed President Patton, asking if his son had returned to the university. Yesterday President Patton ordered an investiga- tion, but no trace of Vv‘ebster could be found. No ' one knew of his ‘where- abouts. No trace of him has yet been discovered. Webster won the Stennecke scholarship at the beginning of his sophomore year, which yields the win- ner $500 annually through his college course. Chicago’s Costly Blaze. CHICAGO, March 13.—The massive fire wall on the east of the eight story structure at 207 to 211 Jackson boule- vard, which was partly destroyed by fire Saturday night, fell almost without warning yesterday, completely demol- ishing the adjoining building and set- ting the ruins on fire. Loss on building and contents is estimated at $125, 000, fully insfiéd. So sudden was the col- lapse of the wall that a. score of firemen barely escaped being caught. The loss by the fire will probably be much heavier than at first thought, and it is now es- timated the total will approximate $300, - 000. The buildings destroyed were in the. center of the wholesale district, and for a time the whole district was threat- ened with destruction, 8. southwest gale carrying burning brands almost half a mile. ' v Roumania Bringing Dead Heroes. . W'ASHINGTON, March 13.—Secretary of War Alger has sent the following or- der to Major General Wesley Merritt at Governors Island, N. Y.: “By direction of the president you will, upon the ar- rival of the Roumania with the remains of the soldiers who were killed or have died at Santiago and Porto Rico, fire a fitting salute, order all flags half mast and detail a sufficient guard of honor to see‘the caskets taken off the ship and expressed to their former homes The Roumania is expected to arrive very soon. Will telegraph you as early as possible the exact time.” Railroad Colllsion Kills Two. NAUGATUCK, Conn., March 13.—In a head on collision between two freight trains near Bradley's station, on the Highland division of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad yes- terday morning Engineer George Dean of Hartford was buried under his cab and instantly killed, and his fireman, Dan Kennedy, of Danbury, died a few hours later. The engineer and fireman on the other train escaped by jumping. Several brakemen were injured, but none fatally. It is claimed that the col- lision was due to the fat. Life For :1 st; in Ride. BRIDGEPORT. 00511., March ’13.— Henry Gunther, aged 18, was instantly killed by an east bound freight on the Consolidated railroad. which passed through this place yesterday afternoon. Twelve cars passed oflr his body, which was cut to pieces and strewn along the track for about 200 feet. Young Gun- ther attempted to steal a. ride on the train, like other boys had been doing, but lost his hold and fell. —_.__—-—--—-‘—— Unsuccessful In the Klondike. CATSKILL, N. Y., March 13.—Julius Kircher, a. Catskill carpenter, who 13 months ago sold his house and .lot, at this place and with three others went to the Klondike goldfields, has arrived here rugged as to health, but poorer than when he departed. He lost his two out- fits in the rapids of the Klatine river, Alaska, 15151: June and has been com- pelled to rough it ever since. Spanish Notables Die. MADRID, March 13.—«Marquis Villa- mejor, who in the latter part of 1897 of- fered Senor Sagasta, then premier, $50, - 000 to start a national subscription for the increase of the fleet, is dead. Gen- cursion trains near Rakala, on thi’ eral Chinchilla. former captain general South island.» .. . ' of Madrid, died yesterday. . W-_ ’ ...-......” .... «w..- . ”saw-.... ,____~,_.;._,.l ”A AMSTERDAM AVENUE ,FIGHT.‘ A ‘ Its Prominence Now Obscure's All other Measures at Albany. ALBANY, March 13.—The great fight aver the Amsterdam avenue railroad bills has obscured interest 'in the'New. York police bills and all other pending legislation and promises to continue the most conspicuous measure before the legislature all the week. Seldom has any matter of legislation assumed such a, peculiar situation as hese bills. The peculiar attitude oi the senate and assembly in opposition to each other is a matter of great spec- ulation, and no one is now bold'enough to predict the outcome. The opposition to the Fallows bill, whichzis identical to the original of Senator Ford, which was manifest in the senate on Friday, indi- cates that this opposition will be main: tained to the end, even though the bill had been unanimously passed by the lower house. ' The present situation finds Mr. Fal- l'ows’ bill passed by the assembly and now in the committee on railroads of the senate. Senator Ford’s bill, with the amendment proposed by Senator Grady, is now in committee of the whole of that body, and the-fight will be resum- ed there tonight, when a vote is to be had on Senator Ford’s motion to dis- charge the committee from further con- sideration of the Fallows bill. Should this prevail, Senator Ford will then move to make both the original and the amended bill a special order for tomorrow morning. Should this motion fail, however, the matter will rest until the railroad committee reports the Fal- lows bill, and it may not come up on the floor again this week. Should the senate eventually adopt Senator Gra- dy's amendment, this is certain of being rejected in the assembly, and the bill would be hung up between the two houses. The fate of the bill is certain- ly problematical. .~ THE POLAR CURRENTS. An Experiment Inaugurated to Find Out Their Course. SAN FRANCISCO, March 13.—A task which has been undertaken in the in- terest of commerce is to be begun this week in the voyage of Whalers from San Francisco to the Arctic ocean to test the Arctic currents. The effort to se- cure facts about the currents and of the existence of a circumpolar current was inaugurated by the Geographical so— ciety of Philadelphia, backed by the United States government. Fifty patent casks of a peculiar shape have been constructed in San Fran- cisco and will be sent out on the United States revenue cutter Bear, vessels of the Pacific Steam whaling fleet and on those of Liebes & Co. to be distributed in different parts of the ocean, then to be picked up by vessels which pass them later. Thus it is hoped to deter- mine the currents of the Arctic and the theory‘ of an open passage around the pole from the Atlantic to thePacific. The Castilian oma Rsock. HALIFAX, March 13. —The new Allan liner Castili-an, from Portland for Hali- fax, went ashore at Gannet Rock light, 12 miles from Yarmouth, at 4. 30 yester- day morning at low tide in a dense fog, her compasses being deranged. The steamer began leaking immediately after she struck, but the best discipline prevailed among the passengers. They returned to their berths and were called out again to 'don life preservers, which many were wearing when they reached Yarmouth on tugs at 8:15 last evening. The passengers and the crew all saved their baggage. The steamer went on at low tide, which will be in her favor. , Not So Poor After All. POUGHKEEPSIE, March 13. -—Joha.n-. na Conway, an eccentric woman who had lived in comparative poverty for 17 years, was found dead in bed at her home on Mansion street on Friday, and yesterday the discovery Was made that she had $3,000 in the PoughkeepsieSav- ings bank. In her rooms, hidden away, was $100 more in $20 gold pieces. The woman lived entirely alone. and if she had relatives they neglected her. In at- tire and habits she always gave the im-‘ pression of poverty. —__———.—- Queen Victoria’s Journey. NICE, France, March 13.—Queen Vic- toria arrived by special train from Bou- logne-sur-Mer yesterday afternoon. When passing through Toulon her maj- esty summoned the subprefect and ex— pressed to him her sympathy with'the families of the victims of the explosion of the naval powder magazine at La Goubran early last Sunday morning, ploniising to send a donation to the re- lief fund. Meeting of Rabbis. CINCINNATI, March 13.—The annual conference of American rabbbis will be- gin its session here at Mound Street temple tomorrow. The 14th is the birth- day of Rabbi Wise, its president, which caused the change from Boston to Cin- cinnati in order to make it a celebration of Rabbi VVise’s eightieth birthday. A preliminary meeting will be held at Mound Street temple tonight. The Kaiser's Friendly Movement. LONDON, March 13.—Emperor Wil- liam, it is announced this morning, will arrive at Cowes on July 29 for yachting week. The Daily Graphic, in comment- ing upon the announcement, says, “Coming immediately after the emper— or's reception of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, it marks the complete reconciliation of Great Britain and Germany." 5 Conductor Dropped Dead. BRIDGEPORT, Conn., March 13. «At, 7 o'clock last evening William Stead- I man, a conductor on the Stratford ave- nue line of the Bridgeport Traction company, dropped dead on the platform of his car from heart disease, aggra— vated by fright from a blinding flash of lightning. He was 30 years old and un- married. ' Luncheor‘ For Americans In Malt... LA VALETTA, Malta, March 13.—The Union club gave a. luncheon Saturday afternoon to the officers commanding the American troops on board the Unit- ’ed States transport Sheridan, which ar- rived here on Thursday en route for Manila, and the transport proceeded yesterday. The Australian Hurricane. BRISBANE, Queensland.,March 13.-é It is now known that no fewer than 200 lives were- lost in the recent hurricane ' that swept the northeast coast. Only a few white people wele among the via» tlms. . N ORWALK, - - - l AAEEKEB GOAL 00 ——DEAI El‘S IN _ 1111111, ween, 31111111 111111111113 MATERIAL, FARMING. ' 11111113113, £10. mm can 110119111 Smith Street, Horwalk. ‘O. EWilson, GENERAL? INSURANG E Real Estate and Invest.- . ment Agent, .‘ . 'Room 3 GAZETTE BUILDING CONN MONEY TO LOAN AT ...—‘3 P. W. BATES’ 42 mm 311111, You can find as fine an assortment of llfllllllllfllllfll A Ufllllfllfll‘l’ Will}? As can be found in anv Yard in the State. Look it over and get prices before going elsewhere W. FERNALD, Practical Bookbinder oaks Called. For and Delivered. Postal" Orders 'Pro-mp'tly Attendedpto. 32 FRANKLIN STREET, ,7 . SOUTH NORWALK. Orders for Bookbinding can no le at the GAZETTE OFFICE. lll n- JENNINGS! UNDERTAKEA NO. 7 MAIN STREET. 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I sold more 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 booming the Rambler Wheel; to spread its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town. To obtain your help I propose to give away Absolutely i’Free, to the most. popular member of either the No‘rwalk, South Norwalk or East N orwalk Fire Departments a celebra- ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleeteSt, the handsomest, the most graceful, the most dilrable and most reliable Wheel built, up to date. The popularity will be decided by ballot and 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 No. 45 Main street, Norwalk. Ballots for members of the South N orwalk department-can be deposited in the ballot box at the store of Whelpley 8: Clark in the Lauder buildinov. Ballots for members of the East N orwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box in ‘Haffuer’s - Cigar and News store at the east end of the Washington street bridge, The contest is open to every member of the several fire de pariments 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 nounced:on Mayv3lst. - - § J, T.Prow1'tt, ' _ 1 Agent RAMBLER WHEELS No.45 MAIN STREET, NORWALK, CONN El Name . ‘ ' ' _ mm | Address V—._ H—_—_—- Elam wmmmmmmwfimm .THE GAZETTE covers the cream ‘01 the trade in this section. An . advertise.- Ir <90..- <-
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