in IN W HAT
Presidential Bee. Disturbeth
Not the Admiral.
A ~ SAILOR,
The Hero of Manila Says a. Sentiment ,
In America to Nominate Him Must
Be Stem nied—His Life Vv’ork Has
Been Along Different Lines.
NEXV YORK, April 10.—Admiral Dew—
ey has given to the Manila correspond-
ent of Leslie's Weekly a very free and
full interview regarding the suggestion
that the admiral be made a candidate
for the presidency next year. The cor-
respondent says:
“After talking of the previous day’s
experience, of the war and of minor
matters, I asked Dewey if he objected
to speak upon the subject that was in—
teresting the millions of people to
whom his name was a household word
——upon the subject of his possible can—
didacy for the presidency in 1900.
“ “No, I have no objection to talking
on that subject, but, you see, they want
to know whether -I am a DemOcrat or a
Republican.’ ‘
“ ‘And which, then, are you?’ I said.
Dewey looked at me a moment and
smiled.
“ ‘W’ell, you see, I am a sailor. A sail-
or has no politics. The administration
is his party, and Republican or Demo-
crat, it makes no difference. Then.
again, I come from Vermont, and you
know what that means. To be anything
but a Republican in Vermont is to be a
man without a party. My flag'lieuten—
ant comes from Georgia. He tells me
that to be anything but a Democrat in
the south is to be nobody. If I lived
south I would probably be a Demo—
crat.’
“ ‘I—Iave you ever voted?’ I asked.
“ ‘Yes, years ago, but my vote was
usually influenced by personal prefer-
ence or local conditions. I am not a
politician, have never held political of-
fice and am totally ignorant of party
intricacies and affiliations}
“ ‘I understand Senate-r Proctor says
Vermont will propose you for the pres- ,
idency,’ I continued. ,
“ ‘Is that so? How do ycu lzncw'?‘ the
admiral questioned me.
“I then read him an article referring
to an interview to that effect. ‘I—Iad
&nator Proctor reason to think you
would accept such a nomination?’ I
said.
“ ‘The senator is an old, stanch friend
of mine. I have known him all my life.
He has written me on this subject.
' Others have asked permission to use my
name Don’t you think it would be pre-
sumptuous to accept a. nomination be—
fore it is offered? Perhaps it would be
equally previous to reject it?’
“But I hadn‘t received an unequivocal
answer yet, so I again referred to the
question of the presidential candidacy.
An entire half hour the admiral talked
on this subject. ‘I will not quote his
words. It is too momentous a question
to dispose of in 'a few sentences. No
man, however strong in his purpose, can
' throw the thought of such a possibility
over his shoulder lightly. Nor did Ad—
miral Dewey. He discussed it gravely
and seriously. He dwelt upon the great
responsibility of the office, the necessity
of a. life’s training to equip the most
able of men to occupy such an exalted
and arduous office, and finally he said
that neither by vocation, disposition,
education or training was he capaci~
tated to fill such- a position. He said
that he was too well along in life to
consider such a possibility. His health
would not admit it. All his life’s work
was in different lines of effort, and.
vhilc the kindness and enthusiasm of
his friends were grateful to him and the
generous tributes of the American peo-
ple were dear to himyhe could not and
would not: be a candidate for the presi-
rloncy of the United States under any
conditions. I make this statement with
the full consent and on the authority of
Admiral Dewey. ‘If there is such a.
tide of sentiment, it must be stemmed,’
the admiral concluded.
“Whether this interview will stem the
tide or not it is not within by province
to éontemplate. I believe, though, that
what Admiral Dewey said to me was
with all sincerity.”
\Vestern Union Refused to Pay Tax.
LITTLE FALLS, N. Y., April 10.—In—
strumsnts and furniture in the Western
Union office in this city were sold Sat—
urday on a tax levy made some weeks
ago for the state and county, the tax
amounting to $70. The company refused
to pay the tax on the ground that it
was exorbitant. The sale realized the
sum of $12. New instruments were put
in after an interruption of four hours.
The city authorities threaten to levy on
the new instruments unless the full tax
is paid. '
Flood In Montana.
CHICAGO, April 10.—A Record spe-
cial from.Glendive, Mon., says: “An ice
gorge in the Yellowstone river at this
point caused that stream to overflow
last night, drowning fOur persons.
Eight more are missing. Thr e‘spans
of the steel bridge are was ed out,
causing a loss of $25,000. The «Northern
Pacific tracks are inundated and possi-
bly washed away for some distance,
and the loss of live stock by drowning
will involve a. large sum."
Massachusetts. Troops Home.
BOSTON, April 10.—The Eighth Mas--
sachusetts'regiment, United States vol-
unteers, Colonel William Pew com-
manding, the last body of volunteer sol-
diery from this state to return from
active duty, arrived home yesterday
afternoon on the United States trans-
port Meade and was welcomed with un-
bounded enthusiasm.
Senator Teller 11!.
DENVER. April 10.—United States
Senator Henry M. Teller has been quite
ill of fever resulting from a severe cold
contracted while in Chicago, but it is
announced that the crisis has been
passed and that he will be able to be
out again in a few days.
A Glass Blowers’ Strike. .
BRIDGETON, N. J ., April 10.———The
blowers at all the glass factories in this
locality except one will go on strike to-
day. The one factory 'which will be in
blast is that of Parker Bros, who have
recognized the union.
Weather Probabilities.
Ealr; warmer; fresh westerly, shitt-
ing to southwesterly, winds. Tuesday,
increasing cloudiness and warmer.
NOT A POLITICIAN. .
'fH: MAZE'T INQUIRY;
Startling Revelations Promised In
l the Tauunany Tiger.- Hunt.
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this morning says: “Revelations of such
I a sensational nature as will startle the
a city, state and nation are confidently
’ expected by the members 0 the Mazet
investigating committee to e the out-
come of the present inquiry into the af-
fairs of this city.
“Surprising as were the evidences of
E blackmail and corruption laid before
i the Lexow committee. those exposures,
‘- it was said yesterday, are likely to seem
tame and unimportant when the Mazet
committee shall have finished its work.
5 “Exposures, arrests, criminal prose—
' cutions and state, prison, itwas learned
from a New York politician who is in
1 every sense competent to, speak, may
overtake some of the political celebri-
ties to whom wide influence in city af-
fairs has been ascribed for years.
“The full significance of the state-
ments made. by the Republican leader
in question cannot be given at this time.
These statements were most sweeping.
quent events, those politicians who have
regarded the present investigation as
insincere or as an inquiry started mere-
ly for the purpose of being “called off’
before any one is hit are likely to be
genuinely disappointed.
some of the leading financial and busi1
ness men of the city, are mentioned as
among those who will figure conspicu-
ously in the exposures which are ex-
pected to be made and in the arrests
which are likely to follow.”
Fierce Chicago Rats.
CHICAGO, April 10.——An army of
sewer rats, fierce and desperate, attack-
ed Frank Morgan, 21 lodger in the South
Chicago Avenue police station, and
iacerated him terribly before he could
be rescued. Morgan screamed with ter-
ror and pain. His cries were heard in
the police headquarters above, and sev-
eral policemen rushed down stairs.
They found Morgan half unconsciOus,
with the big, gray rodents clinging to
all parts of his body. Nearly a dozen
of them were killed by the policemen.
The Irish Elections.
DI‘BLIN, April 10.—~Returns received
from the Irish county council elections
show that 300 Nationalists, 83 Unionists,
one labor candidate and one Liberal
have been returned. The Earl of Dun-
raven and Mount-Earl, Baron Montea-
gal of Brandon and Baron Emly, Un-
ionistspwere elected in the Limerick
district. The results of the elections in
a few places is not yet known.
Insane Mun Shoots Two.
BOSTON, April 10. — Christopher
Champion, aged 61 years, while tempo-
rarily insane, early yesterday morning,
shot David Thrope, through the head
and Timothy F. Clifford through the
body in a. west end lodging house. Both
patients were taken to the hospital, but
their condition at this hour is unkm'n.
Champion was arrested after he had
tried to shoot two officers.
NEW YORK, ‘April 10.-‘—-The Herald ,
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44 in. Scoth mixtures for tailor suits,
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45 in. fine serge, 50c
40 in. brilliantine mohair, 50c
50 in. India. Twill, this worth $1.00.
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50 in. rough Cheviot, 750
46111. very fine henrietta, 750
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Hepvy fringe shades, 390.
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All new spring goods, lawns and per-
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Silk Waists,
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- be deposited in the ballot box at the store of Whelpley 8c
A_Wor
FROM‘
Chief Prowitt!
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To 2736 Members of the Womalk, .Soul‘h Nor-walk cma
East Wampum Fire Departments : , .
The year ’98 was, a great year tor bicycles. 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
Free, to the. most popular member of either the N orwalk
South N orwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebra:
ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest, the
handsomest, the most graceful, the most-durable and most
reliable Wheel built, up to date. '
The popularity will be decided *by ballot", and in order to
vote for candidates the name (if 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 members of the South N orwalk department can.
Clark in the Lauder building. . , '
Ballots for members of the East Norwalk 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 cpen to every member of the several fire d
partmenls, 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 May 31'sl.
J, T. Prowitt,
Agent RAMBLER WHEELS,
No. 45 MAIN STREET, N ORWALK, CONN
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