Jany. Havana fort untenable. 1“. ’. ‘ ARMY PAY BAI IIEI). Gomez Refuses to Act Further" For Cuban Troops. BROOKE WON’T, DELAY DISBANDMENT General Gomez'ls Still Friendly and ‘Vill Issue a ‘Mnnifcsto to the Army—“Washington Officials Think Situation Serious. HAVANA," May 16.—There is, trouble ahead over the distribution of the $3.- 000, 000 sent by Uncle Sam to the Cuban troops and the disarmament of the sol diers. Gene1al Gomez yesterday told Gene. .11 Brocke that owing to the cabal formed against him by Pod1iguez, San- gullly and other generals he could no longer act as representative of the army in the matte1. .1 He said he was influenced by no un- fxiendly motive, but that a majority of the officers having organized against him to defeat the plan he thought by having General Brooke unfettered he would be able to act effectively alone. General Gomez communicated this in person to General Brooke, who evp1 ess- cd regret but said his purpose was un- changeable. It was agreed that General Gomez should issue to the army a manifesto after it has been submitted to General Brooke. ‘ General Brooke is determined not to be trifled with. He has the rolls of the privates and noncommissioned officers, who are willing to accept $75 each, and this amount will be offered on the con‘ ditionspreviously laid down. The Cuban troops will be forcibly dis- armed if the events of the next two or three weeks show that such action is necessary. Colonel Reide has been making an in-_ spection of the forts around Havana preparatory to a report to General Brooke. He says that enormous sums were spent by the Spaniards upon de- fenses that are now utterly worthless. Cabanas fortress alone cost originally $14,000,000, but two or three well direct- ed shots would demolish it, and the same is to be said of all the other forti- fications, including Morro castle. On the land side the forts are equally un- protected. Colonel Reide says that one sharpshooter stationed on the roof of the Tacon theater, with an ordinary service rifle, could practically render A single artillery shot could in many instances make a whole wall crumble into dust. No Surprise at Washington. WASHINGTON, May 16.—High odi- dials in the war department were re lhctant to discuss the Cuban situation Yesterday. The report of Gomez’s con— duct did not cause much surprise among "army olficers who are well informed about the Cubans, especially those who are known as “soldiers of fortune” and who have been bitterly disappointed be- cause he island was not turned over to them ithmed1ately after the Spanish surrender. There is an impression also that the intention of General Brooke to'see that the $3,000.000 is distributed amongall the Cuban troops has caused disappointment among the many ‘gen- erals" and other' high officers who were evidently expecting to secu1e a large share of the money. ' The belief was expressed that the sit- uation in Cuba is seridus and that care- ful and diplomatic management will be needed. l CubnnsGet Violent. CIENFUEGOS, Cuba, May 16.——About 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon a gang of Cuban dock laborers called upon Captain Barker. captain of the port. and made a demand for back pay. As they were violent Captain Barker drew his revolver. The laborers retired, but returned soon after with 50 others anti made a similar demand, using obscene and profane language, insulting Cap- tain Barker and offering. threats. The Cuban police were ordered to arrest the malconte'nts, and a general street fight followed, in which one laborer was kill— ed and seven persons were wounded, including three members of the police force: Mcrrinni's Arrests Must Cease. HELENA, I110n., May 16.—Govern01 Robert B. Smith wrote to General Mer- riam yesterday, warning him that he would not be permitted to make any ad- ditional arrests of miners in Montana without proper authority from the state. Since General Merriam has been in personal-command of the mines in the Coeur d’Alene district in Idaho. aft— er the rioting there. he has taken ad- vantage cf his placing the affected dis- trict under martial law to make a1'1ests of Wholesale. Applications For Captured Guns. ”WASHINGTON, May 16.———Many ap- plications have been made to the war department requesting that all useless cannon captured in the Philippines he turned over to the states as trophies cf the regiments rraking the capture. Sec- retary Alger cabled General Otis asking what there was in the way of such pieces and has received a reply stating that under the terms of the peace treaty all obsolete cannon are to be turnel over to the Spanish government. A. President For Yule. NEW HAVEN, May 10.~—Circulation was given last night in the circles of the university and elsewhere to the catag‘orical statement, bearing some marks of authenticity, that the suc- cessor‘t‘o President Timothy Dwight of - Yale uniVersity had at last’ been found and thatat the stated May meeting or” the corporation next week or another closely ' following Professor Arthur Twining Hadley would be elected to that position. Roosevelt Speaks In Buflalo. BUFFALO, May 16.-—Governor Reese- Velt' was the principal guest and speak- er at the dinner given by the Independ- ‘ ent club‘in the banquet hall of the Elli- cott sonare club last night. The hall was crowded, and the governor was given a most enthusiastic reception. The governor’s address was upon the important subject, “The Use and Abuse of Prope1ty.” Street Cars a Public Nuisance. WICHITA, Kan., May 16.—This city is now without street car service. In a1» cordance with a decision by Judge Dale declaring the street cars to be a public nuisance the cars quit running yester- day. The lease of the present company expired some time ago, but they contin- ‘ucd'to run'dospite the city's protest. A HOME FOR DEWEY. k Committee Named and Ready-to Receive Subscriptions. WASHINGTON, May 16.—.-F. A. Van- lerlip, assistant secretary of the treas- ury; Charles H. Allen, assistant secre- tary of the navy;._.Perry.S. Heath,. as— ‘sistant postmaster general; Brigadier General Corbin and- Ellis --.H Roberts, treasurer of the'United States, who have been appointed a national com- mittee to take charge of the funds with which to purchase a home for Admiral Dewey, had a meeting yesterday in Mr. Vanderlip’s office. Although the mem- bers of the committee are all busy men they. were enthusiastic over the idea of a great- national gift of the cha1- actei proposed £01 Admiral Dewey, and they a1e willing to take up the 1101k of 1eceiving those funds flom whatever quarteis they may come. The committee 11111 be glad to serve any newspaper, o1ganization o1 indi- vidual 111511111D to make a contribution f01_ the pu1pose in v'ie11. The national characte1 of the corrnnttee makes it a p10pe1 one to have c1.a1 0e of the mat- te1, and it is expected that the many newspapeis 11110 piopose taking up the work will co—operate with this commit- tee. Treasurer Roberts is now prepared to receive contributions in any amount. » A handsomely designed receipt will be got out immediately by the engrav- ers at the bureau of engraving and printing, and each contributor will re- ceive such a receipt. A formal address to the public probably will be issued soon. The first subScription to the fund, $250, was received yesterday from Gen- eral Felix Agnus of the Baltimore American, and he willreceive receipt No. 1. ,..~_,-. Change In Uniforms Not Wanted. “’ASHINGTON, May 16.—-Many na- val officers are sending in respectful protests against the proposed change of uniform in the navy. A' delegation rep- resenting the officers at the Naval academy has called on Secretary 'Long to urge that no change be made, and it is said the officers of the north Atlantic squadron also are using their influence in the same direction. It is urged by these officers that the change would entail an expense of $100 each upon about 2,000 officers and that it is the re- sult of caprice 011 the part of a few persons and not a movement approved by the navy at large. Tin.- Cllicngo Drainage Canal. CHICAGO, May 16.—It is announced here that St. Louis citizens will protest to congress against Secretary Alger’s permission to open the Chicago drain- age canal if an extra session should be called before the time set for the open- ing the big ditch. It was also discov- ered that the channel cannot be suffi- ciently finished this year to carry 300,- 000 cubic feet of water per minute as required by law. This may delay the opening for another year, for if Govern- or Tanner wishes he can refuse to grant permission to turn the water into the canal. Drew Lots For [Personal Property. NEW YORK, May 16.—'The personal, B. Stevens of’Castle'Point, Hoboken, N. J., which includes stocks, bonds and mortgages valued at over $900,000, was divided into five parcels as nearly equal as possible yesterday and drawn for by her five surviving children. The division was made by William A. Macy, secretary of the Hoboken Land and Improvement company, who made the appraisements, etc. A few weeks ago the personal belongings of Mrs. Stevens were apportioned in a similar manner. Dewey Will Be There. - CHICAGO, May 16.,—The committee in charge of the Chicago postoffice cor- nerstone ceremonies yesterday received word from Senator A. J. Beveridge of Indiana, who is now at Hongkong and to whom the committee had intrusted a special invitation to Admiral Dewey, announcing that the admiral would be here for “Chicago day," Oct. 9. It was also announced that-President Diaz of Mexico and Lord Minto, governor gen— eral of Canada, would surely be pres- ent simultaneously with President Mc- Kinley. I A Fatal Fight. SHAMOI‘IIN. Pa., May 16.-—Returning from a mandolin club festival near I’axinos a number of young farmers from Irish Valley Sunday engaged in a desperate fight, during which Elmer Haas of Stonington was stabbed six times by Amos Ritchie of Irish Valley. Ritchie escaped. Most of the wounds of his victim are in the back. One of the knife thrusts penetrated his lung, and his recovery is hopeless. Haas is 32 years of‘age and unmarried. De Burns Held In Heavy Bail. CHICAGO, May 16.—The Baron and Baroness de Bara when arraigned in the federal court yesterday pleaded not guilty in each of the 11 indictments barcness' oond was ,raised to $500 in each of the 11 charges against her. The baron's ball is $11,000. The Nevr York Markets. FLOUR—State and western dull. and steadily held; winter patents, $3.75@4; winter straights; [email protected]; Minnesota patents, $3.80@4; winter extras, $2.60@ 3.10. VVI—IEAT—No. 2 red opened steady and advanced slightly on the fair visi- ble supply decrease; May, 76%@767/gc.; July, 74?g@75’74c. RYE—Steady; state, 62c.; No. 2 cm, 660., f. o. b., afloat. CORN—No. 2 opened steady on cover- ing, but reacted on news that the Buf- lalo strike had not been settled; May, 38%@39c.; July, 381A;@28-,34c. . OATS—No. 2 quiet: track, white, state, 34@390.; track, white, western, 34@39c. PORK—Steady; mess, $3.25@9; family, $10. 50@1i. LARD—Steady; prime western steam, $5. 35 nominal. ’ BUTTER—Firm; state dairy, 131/g@ 17%c.; state creamery, 15@19c. CHEESE—Steady; large, white, 11%;c.; small, white, 111/20. EGGS—Film; state and Pennsylva- lnia, 141,{1@14%c.' , western, 13%@14c. l SUGAI ——Raw quiet and steady; fair . refining, 4%0. , centrifugal, 96 test, 4%c., ' liefined quiet, but firm;- crushed, 57 ,sc.: powdered, 51/20. TURPENTINE—Steady at 42@421/2c. j MOLASSES—Ste'ady; New Orleans. 32 @360. west- Ja- RICE—Firm; domestic, 4%@Tc.; pan, 4%@5‘/4C TALLOW—Steady; city, 41/3@4%c.; country, 434@4l/zc “HAY—"Steady; shipping, “@601: , good to choice, 70@825§c. property left by the late Mrs. Martha' against them for illegal use of the mails.’ 1 , 10 Cents (I Copy V . ‘i GENERAL HEN RY‘S REUALL‘ Senor Rivera Makes Startling Asser- tions About the ex-Gov ornor. SANTIAGO Cuba, May relrhe Dem- celacia of Ponce, the Oigan of Senor Luis Munoz Rivela, former p1 es1dent of the Porto Rican insular cabinet, who is now in the United States publishes .a lettc1'f10m him in reference to the re— call of-Major GeneralGuy'V. Henry. re- cently governor general of Porto Bico.‘ ' In the course of the letter Senor-Rivera . says: “Who does notknow that the gove1'n-' ment in the hands of such a man was like the web of Penelope. now woven and afterward torn or unraveled? Who does not remember a thousand errors which the insularsecretaries could not repair? These are the real reasons for the recall-re'asons laid bare by me with rude frankness to the American colonial commission. '7 “The motives assigned by the United States secretary of war (General Alger) —namely, consideration. for the health of General Henry and similar excuses—- had no basis in the facts of the case. General Henry wished to remain in Porto Rico. I teleg1aphed y Q“ 011 March 28 from Havana advising yOu that the change 11 ould be made, and later I joy— fully confirmed this information on the . strength of official advices from New York. I do not wish General Henry any ill, but I do not 11 ant the island of Porto Rico transformed into a lunatic asy- lum. The publication of this letter has caused as much surprise as criticism, as General Henry left the island after a magnificent demonstration of good will on the part of the Porto Ricans. General Davis, the new governor gen- eral, will rescind the order issued re- cently giving liberty to the press. . NEBRASKANS READY. Members of Bryan‘s Old Regiment Anxious For Philippine Service. PITTSBURG, May 16.~—Colonel Victor Vifquain, who succeeded Colonel Wil— liam Jennings Bryan in command of the Third Nebraska volunteers, passed through Pittsburg on his way to his home at Lincoln, Neb., yesterday. He has sent a third telegram to President McKinley at Hot Springs, Va., tender- ing the services of his regiment for duty in the Philippines. copy of the telegram: “I again offer the services of the Third Nebraska. although mustered out, for the Philippines by June 1. I will have the regiment together ready to be muste1 ed in on condition that we be sent to t‘ 1e £1ont. Victory there will not be complete without Nebraskans on the fighting line. By the middle of June we will be ready to sail with the maximum strength. I do this because the First Nebraska is practically anni— hilated and the Third Nebraska wishes to avenge them." Colonel Vifquain expects to receive a reply to his meSsage at Lincoln and says he has good reasons to believe that the president will accept his offer. The regiment was mustered out of the . volunteer service last Tuesday at Au- -gu'sta,~Ga., after several months ofgar— rison duty in Cuba. '. - 4 . M. Stu-coy bend.“ PARIS, May 16,—M. Francisque Sar- cey, the well known French dramatic critic who died yesterday, was for the last 30 years the leading dramatic crit- lo in F1a11ce. He 11213 born at Dourdan, near Paris, in 1828. 1113.111 $edl§amliti Planes appeal to the most critical taste because of theh beauty of tone and correct designof c,ase combined with perfection of workman- ship and great durability. A vaiiety of Odd styles of pianos at leduced prices always on hand. Write for particulars. MASON 82: HAMLIN CO., 3 8L 5 West [8th St., Near Fifth Avenue. NEW YORK. ll IYPIII N 6%STORE Main Street. Opposite‘the N. Y.’ Grocery Store. Elegant assm tment of trimmed Hats Bonnets. Walking Hats, Tui‘bans Sai 01's. etc All 211' c cordially invited to call Ladies own Material made and t1 im- med by first. class New York milliners MRS. W FAWCETT, AGT. Following is a no...“ ynévvs4330-Mé coco-mono: HAWPERS BA A1 at ‘IOOOICI'IOODIOOOQOOIQWKOOWM Is invaluable to may mediate and indispen- able to eveiy dfCSaulflkcI'. For gowns in every Issue are furnished two or more CUT PAPER PATTERNS The patterns have been pronounced the sim- plest made. and' In puintoi practical utility they ARE’ THE BEST One needs only to give them a trial to be convinced that they are the most com c.11cat AND SIMPLEST price-Walst, with sleeve, 25 cents; Skirt. ,5 cents: Complete Costume, 50 cents. $4 00 (r. It'll.)- HARPER 8a BROTHERS. Publis. 1313 NEW YORK, N. Y. _...Q 'iy’I' And Every Form of Tonuring llistiguring Skin and Scalp Humors Sued by t1 ura SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT. —Batl1e the affected parts thoroughly with HOT WATER and CUTIOUEA SOAP. Next appl CUTICURA Ointment, the rest skin cure, an lastly take a full dose of UTIciInA RESOLVENT. This treatment will afford instant, relief permit rest and sleep,and point. to a speedy, perma- nent, and economical cure when all else fails. Sold everywhere. Price. Tax Sn. .1. 25; or. Cancun on, 25c- . Ommsn, 5011.. anowxn'r (half size), 501:. Forum DRUG AND 011311.003?" Sole Props. Boston. 8-“ How to Cure Eczemu,"6i-psge book, free. AT___n-n. P. w. BATES’ '42 mm STREET, You can find as fine an assortment of Monumentallllllmelellllurl As can be found in anv Yard in the State. Look it over and get. prices before goingr elsewhere Spring Goods. Have just received a bio; line of Spring Goods. Thev are the hand somest ever offered in town. Cheviots and Plaids Among the-111 for the ladies. The finest. English. imported goods to tailor made suits. Ladies’ Suits, $25 to $50. is furnished, $12 to $15. Large stock of Ladies’ cloth, all sly and colors. Patterns cut any style. to order. Fit guaranteed. When clot For Men. Suits from $15 up. Trousers, $51 up. Spring Overcoats, $18. The nobbiest styles we have ever seen. BICYCLE SUITS. L. BIRMAN, Ladies' and Gentleman’s Tailor , .33, Main Street, . ' NORWALK. CONN. NORWALK HOT EL. 1. 6. Hamilton, Prop. Evervthlng Modern! Newly Furnished! New Management! AGENT FOR Highland Brewing Company. I EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS, For Family or Medicinal use we have a full supply of the Best Grade of Beer and VVhiskies, including: BEER , Pillsner, Export, and Bavarian Luger (steamed or plain.) ALEs . Golden Pale, Golden Dark. Stock, Malt. Extract, and Malt and Iron Bock Beer PORTER—e Whiskies Finest. brands for medicinal use. "Hunter." “King William Scotch,” "Costair’s Rye.” “Pepper,” "Her1nit~ age,” “Taylor Kentucky,” etc. ' I. G. HAMILTON. DANN 81 BANKS Have just received , Twenty-five First Class Horses! A complete assortment Of every kind and grade. They are thoi-o ughlv b1 0— ken in all harness and weigh from 1100 to 1750 pounds. REMEMBER, if Horses are not. as guaranteed the purchase money wil be cheerfully returned. 01111 CARRIAGE 111113111111“ contains the finest asso rtmenb of Cal-- riages and Wag0ns of all kinds. AT SPEGIALLY LOW PRICES.- RUNABOUTS. SURREYS. BUS! NESS WAGONS. FARM ’ WAGONS. 85c. PLYMOUTH ROCK lt‘l 5111111111 11111111 Stores and families supplied. Lowe ' rates. ELLSECO" .I I North Ave. ‘ Norwalk. RAMP II T0 the Members of the Womalk, South Norwalk ana’ East Worwolkqure Departments : The year’98 was a great year 101' bicycles. ISOldKIIIOI'Q 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 1n booming the Rambler WheeI; to spread its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town. To obtain your help I propose to give away Absquter Free, to the most popular member of either the N orwalk South Norwalk or East N orwalk Fire Departments a celebra- ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest, the ~11andsomest, the most graceful, thevmosi durable and most reliable Wheel h11ilt,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 Norwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box at the store of,Whelpley 8c Clark in the Lauder building. _ 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 Washinoton street bridge The contest is open to every member of the several fire d partments including members of the Fire Police. All ballots must be deposited by” 1 o‘clock shar , on the evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be an nounced 011 May 3lst. " J, T. ProWitt, Agent RAMBLER WHEELS, No; 45M11111' STREET, NORWALK, CONN. if rep THE GAZETTE covers the 0...... not the trade . in ; this, section. A11, advertise} ment' in its columns will nay.
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