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Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
Five of Our Men
are Killed.
ENGAGEMENT OFF cARDENAS
Between Our Gunhoats Hudson
and Wilmington and Torpedo
Boat WinslOw and Some
Spanish Gunb0ats.

A Key West special says: The most
desperate engagement yet fought In
Cuban waters, and the first to result in
the death Of Americans occurred at 1
o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Car
denas. poi.
The United States cruiser Whining
ton, Commander @. g. Todd, the tor
pedo boat Winslow and the auxiliary
gunboat Hudson were engaged. One
officer and four men Of the Winslow
were killed and several wounded.
The dead are: Ensign Worth Bag
ley; Jon Varvorls, oiler; Josiah Tun.
nett, cabin cook; J. V. Meeks and J.
Daniel, fremen.
The engagement took place inside
the harbor Of Cardenas. The gunboat
Wilmington, the torpedo boat Winslow
and the gunboat Hudson were the
only vessels engaged. They entered
the harbor for the purpose Of attack
ing some Spanish gunboats which
were known to be there.
These latter, however, were not dis
covered by the American force until
the Spaniards opened fire. The land
batteries of Cardenas supported the
fire Of the Spanish gunboats.
The engagement commenced at 2:05
p. m. and lasted for about an hour.
The wounded are: r. E. Cox, gun
ner's mate; d. McKeen, quartermas-
ter; j. Patterson, fireman; +. Gray
and Lieutenant j. B. Bernado.
All are slightly wounded except
Patterson, whose condition is serious.
Ensign Worth Bagley, who was kill
ed in the engagement, was appointed
from North Carolina on September 7,
1891. He was a nephew of Mrs. Jo-
sephus Daniels, of Raleigh, whose
husband is the editor of the Raleigh
News and Observer, and a prominent
democratic politician. He was one OF
the bravest, most courageous young
men in the navy service, and he was
one OF the first officers OF the blockad-
ing feet placed in command of prize
ship.
The dispatch adds that the battle
while it lasted was terrific. The Will
mington and the Hudson were ahead
and opened fire on The Spanish boats,
which were lying at the docks. The
firing began at a range Of $500 yards.
A few minutes later the Winslow
steamed up and also opened fire. In
an instant the entire attention of the
Spanish gunboats and the land bate
ries was directed upon her. From all
sides shot and shell seemed to pour
in upon the little torpedo boat.
The Wilmington and the Hudson
still kept up their fire but they could
not turn aside the terrible storm OF
fire and death pouring in upon the
torpedo boat
The crew Of the Winslow, however,
never faltered for second. At 2:35
D. m. solid shell crashed into the hull
Of the Winslow and knocked out her
boiler. In an instant she began to
roll and drift helplessly.
Secretary Long Advised.
A Washington special says: Score
tary Long, at half past ten o'clock, re-
ceived telegram from Key West an
nouncing that the Hudson had arrived
there bringing the bodies of Ensign
Bagley and three men of the torpedo
boat Winslow, who had been killed in
action at Cardenas. The secretary re-
fused positively, however, to make
public the telegram or any details OF it
ut the time.
| Advertise with M II You wish {,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

Iowa is considered a very slow go.
ing, conservative State, and yet in
1897 she very quietly extracted from
the earth more than 100000 worth
of coal, zinc, lead, iron, gypsum and
clay, to say nothing OF the millions
upon millions OF dollars worth Of corn,
wheat, oats and other agricultural
products. OF such is the West.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
THE LAFAYETTE WAS 0. X.
An Explanation IL Given Out BY the State
Department..

An ESpihhat,On Is GIVEN Out by the S'"'o
Department.
The state department has given out
the following: 'In view Of the widely
published report that the French mail
steamship Lafayette, which was recent
ly permitted to enter Havana and dis
charge her official mail, had violated the
neutrality under which the privilege.
was accorded her by the government OF
the United States, it is authoritatively
stated that the department Of state has
been satisfactorily convinced that
nothing of the kind was done; that no
merchandise whatever, no contraband
OF war and no Spanish gunners were
recently landed at Havana by the
Lafayette. -
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20

The figures for the gold and silver
production west Of the Mississippi
River recently compiled from reliable
reports by the Wells-Fargo Company
are interesting. They show that Colo
RADIO leads California in gold produc-
tion and is still by long odds the great
est of the silver-producing States. The
figures for the various Western States
are given as follows:
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
DESTROYED BY EXPLOSION.
A Spanish Torpedo Boat Blown to Atom'
at Algiers.

at Algiers.
A dispatch to the London Globe
from Gibraltar says British steamer
which has just arrived there reports
officially that she passed Tuesday
evening q Spanish torpedo boat de-
stroyer which was guarding Algiors
bay and straits. g
Shortly after the steamer passed her
nil the lights of the destroyer were
suddenly extinguished, a. terrific ex.
plosion followed Immediately and the
destroyer disappeared.
The disaster, the dispatch adds, was
apparently caused by the explosion Of
the boilers of the boat,
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
RETAIN HALF THE GUNS.

But Georgia Militia Must Surrender All Of
Their Equipment.
The secretary Of war has stated that
the Georgia militia can retain half
their arms, but must surrender all
their equipment for the United States
volunteers. When additional arms are
secured, the state militia will get its
full supply.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
Secretary Long Advised.

Advertise with us II you wish Il
keep the people posted rs to TIT
amount, the character, the quaiit!
and prices of goods you have for salo
An nd will bring Fem every time.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
COWBOY TROOPS IN CAMP.

They Expect To BE First In the Cuban
Invasion.
The Arizona and Oklahoma compa-
mics of the first volunteer cavalry, gen.
orally known as the cowboy cavalry,
are in camp at San Antonio, Texas,
under the command of Colonel Leon
ard Wood. This regiment expects
to be among the first troops sent to
Cuba.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1898-05-20
GERMANY WILL PROTEST
Against Our Taking Possession OF Il
philippine Islands.

philippine Islands.
A story is published in London to
the affect that Germany is actively pre-
pairing to signify her disapprovai OF q
lasting occupation Of the Philippine
islands by the United States.
The German consul at Manila is
said to have been instructed to make
representation to Rear Admiral Dewey
differing materially in character from
those Of representatives of other coun'
tries,
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BETHLEHEM.

THE MATT9Ews-vAN DOLE WEDDING.
A very nice home wedding took place
at the residence of the brides father In
Bristol, June s, at 3 PM: The contract
ing parties were Miss Alice Ingram
Matthews and Gilbert Van Dole of
Bethlehem. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev Mr. Miles. Miss Grace
Arnold was bridesmaid and brother of
the bride was best man. Friends of the
couple were present to the number of 40
from Hartford, Wethers ffsld, Cornwall
Bridge, Southington, Larchmont, N. Y,
and Bethlehem. There were numerous
presents, snong them writing desk,
two $40 gold pieces, two chairs and
several pieces of silver ware. The
customary shower of rice was given
them and they departed ON their we'd
ding trip with the best wishes of their
many friends. Ga their return they will
in Bethlehem.
The will Of Henry w. Peck has been
ptcscAtea ~ ShC AAopaSo SooAt'r 3ie
Peck and Henry B. Peck are the execu-
tors.
Mrs William D. Flower has been spend
ing few days visiting friends in Morris.
Peter Karl of Litchfield is at his grand
fathers, William d. Flowers.
Mr. Lins ley of Christ church will ex-
change with the rector of st Paul's
church of Woodbury., next Sunday,
June 20, and the evening services in
Christ church will be omitted.
L. p Judd is making extensive re-
pairs on his house. Tracy Brothers of
Waterbury are doing the work.
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THE LATE RALPH E. CANFIELD

The funeral Of the late Ralph E. Cam
field was largely attended, Friday, June
3. services were held at the residence
of his widowed sister, Mrs Merritt
Beach. Rev F. A. johnson officiating.
The pail bearers were Fl. L. Randall, j.
l.. Buck, Albert H. Mcmahon and
Charles Hall. The honorary pail bear
ers were Isaac B. Bristol, Turney Soule,
Charles H. Booth and George w. An
thony., the latter being directors of the
New Milford Savings banks of which the
deceased was also q director and had
held for many years the position of pres
ident. Mr. Garfield was of jovial dis
position and q genial gentleman all
through bis life and he lived to ripe
old age, being So years and five months
old at his death. His remains were TAX
en- to the Center cemetery for interment.
He will be missed by his relatives and
many acquaintances.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17

Mr. Stillson's prospects seem good for
filing his house during July and August.
Mrs Hattie Couch DANTE is at present
seriously i'll at the home OF her father,
Seth Couchs with neuralgia.
Jesse Barden Is again able TO walk a
short distance from his home.
E. F. Brague is visiting in Falls VII
lage.
Mrs Henry Epson is passing several
weeks with relatives In New Haven
Hartford and other places. Mrs Will
liams Ia attending to the wants of Mrs
Upson's aged mother in her absence.
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paint on the shed connected with the
postoff1ce.
Fred T.. Smith has opened bicycle re-
pair shop in the house where he lives.
Fred ia an experienced hand in this kind
of work. He has had q number of
wheels sent in for new coat OF paint,
which he has turned out in good condi-
ton.
The mail contractor has imported a
man to take charge of the mail route
running from here to Pomperaug Valley
station. The gentleman will take posses
sion on or about July l.
Mr. Winterbourne was go unfortunate
as to fall down the pair of stairs south Of
his store, last week, but escaped any
serious injuries.
Morgan Wyant seems to have lots to
do planting the gardens. Wyant Is a
good hand.
Henry P. Churchill of Waterbury has
been in town tuning pianos, stopping
with Mr. Ensign, and also visited at Mrs
w. A. strong's.
Mr. and Mrs George Penley Of Torring-
ton were the guests of Mr. and Mrs vii.
liam FL. Allen over Decoration day.
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district school, TO be held In the sixth
room Of the schoolbouse this evening at
s o'clock. The object of the meeting 10
TO elect three committeeman to act dur
ing the ensuing year; also to provide
ways and means to build new school
house somewhere in the district, or to
enlarge the present schoolhouse. From
year to year the attendance has steadily
increased, until at present the accommt :
dations are totally inadequate for the
number attending, one room having at
present 70 scholars when seats are only
p .oYided for about so. A new schoo,-
house or else an addition to the present
one has got to come.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
JUNE WEDDINGS.

A pretty wedding took place at the
residence of Alexander Levy, South
Main street, on Wednesday, June 2. The
contracting parties were Miss Carrie
Levy and Frank Rantz, Rev F. A. John.
son officiating. The affair was quiet
one as none but the immediate relatives
were Invited. The happy couple took
the o'clock train north. On their re-
turn they began housekeeping in por
ton of the residence of Mrs John Peck
which is only a few steps from the
BRIDES parents. A brother of the bride,
Joseph A. Levy, was married at New
York, Tuesday, June Id, to Miss Estella
Levy of that city. Next! There is one
more left and sister to the groom.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17

very poorly and seemingly growing
weaker, gradually losing his hold. in
Gle Henry has lots Of sand and 1t il hop
ed he may rally and again be active.
Henry Sanford, Jr., is sick with ty-
phoid fever. DR. King OF New Milford
has his case in charge.
L. y. Sanford OF Bridgeport il with
Mrs Dora Sanford assisting in caring for
the sick.
Mrs s. A. Lyon is making an extend
ed visit to the shore, where 1t Ia hoped
she may regain health and strength.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Comstook of Dam
bury have the sympathy of their many
friends in the loss OF their child, whose
remains were placed in the Upper ceme-
terry on Monday, the 18Th.
Al McEslin and lady friend Of New
Haven spent Sunday with Robert Nc
Eslin.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
NEW PRESTON.
AT TIE VILLAGE CHURCH.

AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH.
Children's Sunday was observed here
by sermon to the young people from
the pastor, Rev Evan Evans, last Sunday
morning, and the entire service of the
evening was devoted to songs and reci-
tations by the Sunday school children.
The church was very nicely adorned
about the pulpit with flowers and palms.
The cabinet organ, used as usual on
Children's day by Master A. Hall, was
again placed on the raised platform at
the left of the pulpit. Altogether it
seemed to be most pleasing day to the
juveniles, and when children are made
happy, parents and guardians are like
wise pleased, too. Your correspondent
is glad go many days are now set apart
for boys and girls exclusively, many
| more than 40 years ago. Many have
been surprised sometimes at not seeing
more direct and speedy results in our
churches and society, for the honestlob-
server Ia fain to believe that many chill
dren entirely forget when they have been
thus favored and brought out efore the
public as Individual members and help
ers. Ii does help and ia not forgotten,
but is 'scasting of bread upon the wa
ters," and if not seen one day, does af-
feet ana change and improve in several
others, and the writer hopes the young
in church and state throughout this land,
may be more and more remembered and
/
members of such society as tends to ben
eft and improve the little world around
| them.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
AT LoOMARwICK INN.

r. S. Brown and family have returned
to Loomarwick Inn at Lakeside and are
fast getting everything in order for the
opening of the same for the season as a
first class boarding place. Mr. Browns
new barn, adjoining, is also nearly ready
for the reception of horses.
Charles Stephenson of Bulls Bridge
was the guest of Ezra Douglass over
last Saturday night.
Six young ladies from Ing leside school,
New Milford, passed last week, and at
present writing still remain at B. G. Nor
ris' at Lakeside.
Mr. spellmeyer and family of New
York City are occupying the Hodge &
Mower Gotta e, near Mr. Norris, for the
summer, and may remain there till late
In the coming fall.
The condition OF M. G. Taylor OF Lake
side remains about the same as at last
writing.
John Il. Burr and family are now
pleasantly located In their attractive
summer home, Gray Rock. Mr. Burr Is
enjoy ing comfortable health. BE is held
In high esteem by the local eoloay, being
one OF the most affabla and popular Of
the summer residents.
Robert Burr, son Of Hon J. 7. Burr, is
now an engineer in the United States
navy.
Miss Myrtle Perkins Of Terryville was
the guest Of her aunt, Mrs Ida Nc.
Brown, the greater part Of last week.
and is there ut present writing.
John Martin became the possessnr Of q
bicycle. last Friday, The gift Of his par
enls.
Mr. Chew of Bridgeport piano tuner,
paid his senli-annual visit here, last week
and remained over Lest Sunday, on ac-
count of the work he found here In bis
line to do.
William q. Bryant and family Of Brook
Ign, II. x, are again expected at j. B.
Ssillaon's, next week, tor the summer,
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Middletowr, delivered his first sermon
at St Johns Episcopal church, on Sun
day morning last. A large audience was
present to hear him and complimented
the young preacher quite handsomely.
There ia to be q strawberry festival
given by the ladies of the Methodist
church, Wednesday evening of this week
to which everybody is Invited.
Walter Barton, boy eight years of
age, fell out of q hammock, recently,
and broke his left arm. DIR F. E. King
set the fractured bones and the boy Ia
doing nicely. He is the son OF Conduc-
tor Eugene Barton who runs the New
Milford special.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
FIVE HEAD OF CATTLE KILLED.

The passenger train leaving this sta
ton at 10,48 a. M, on Thursday of last
week, ran into q herd of nine young
steers which unfortunately were on the
railroad track near Hendricks saw mill,
north of New Milford, killing five of
them. The others escaped. They were
the property Of Allen S. Hill and valued
at over 5000, which is quite loss. 1t is
questionable if the railroad is in any way
responsible as the cattle had broken
down the fences wherein they were be-
ing pastured.
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presidents
HOTCHKIssvILLE AND VICINITY

Florist Allen, last Monday, took two
loads Of plants to Washington. Ernest
Eyre and Frank Ward furnished teams.
George Thomas has rented his barn to
the new stage driver.
The display OF hammocks at the leash
store, beats anything in town.
The popular merchant, G. T. Morris,
who has been confined to the house for
the past two weeks, is. now about again.
James Robinson, who has been visit.
ing Mis- France, returned to Walden, last
week.
Rice Clark la visiting at G. r. Morris.
Mrs William Allen, who has been I'M
der the weather few days, is now i'm
proving.
Wilbur Allen of Torrington spent Dec
Grafton day with Howard Allen, his cous-
in.
l.. e. Dawson IS putting new coat of
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
BRIDG u w ATER.
At THR CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.


The exercises on Children's day were
very pleasing and instructive. The title
of the exercises was THE Little Build
ers.n The remarks By the pastor, Rev
Warren Moore, were very appropriate
to the subject, bidding rs not to build on
the sand, but on the Lord Christ jesus
as building for ourselves strong Chris
tian character, whose builder and maxi
er ID God. The church was preftily dec
GRATED.
Mrs Tucker Of New York il visiting IL
the village.
Mrs james Orr, ST, il spending the
summer ii Manchester, n. II.
Miss Sarah Lyon entertained guest
from Danbury Sunday
Born, Wednesday, daughter 70 Mr.
snd Mrs Fred Pitcher.
unole Henry sanford still continues
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY j..

The death of Mrs Wolcott occurred
Sunday, June 5. Deaths portals were
entered seemingly very easily and peace
fully. The funeral service was held in
the church on Tuesday. On Wednesday
the remains were Inferred in the GEN.
etery at Cornwall.
Walter Hine and wife visited friends
in Shelton and Stepney, this week.
Miss Mabel Marsh is recovering very
slowly from her illness.
Lee Stone Is feeling quite poorly, being
afflicted with numerous ailments.
Miss Josie Bauman announces her in
tention OF returning TO Philadelphia,
next Monday. Her sister, Matilda, in
tends TO accompany her as far as New
York, where she intends to find employ
ment in hospital.
Miss Roberts and Miss Stone have re-
turned to the old home where they ex-
pect to live until the new house is COM
pleted.
Mrs Wilcox's niece &is aiding her 10
caring for her mother who ID rapidly
losing strength.
Starr Kinne is the frat farmer here
abouta who has finished setting tobae co
plants.
Francis Baldwin has flne piece Of
potatoes.
d. w. Gregory is building o dwelling
house In New Milford.
Miss Mabel Marsh Ia very sick.
Mrs Burnett Leavenworth ID severely
afflicted with rheumatism, this spring.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17

patent medicines were taken, but without re-
time the first bottle was finished, her head be-
gan 80 heal. A dozen bottles cured her com.
pletely and left her skin perfectly smooth. She
is now sixteen years old, and has q magnificent
growth of hair. Not sign of the dreadful
disease has ever returned.
n. IT. SHORE,
27o4 Lucas Ave-. st. Louis, Mo.
Don't expect local applications of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the d.
sease comes from within. swift's
Specific
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
WOODBURY..
TOWN AND PERSONAL JoTTINGs.

One hundred and seventy-eight dogs
have been registered thus far by the
town clerk. About one to every dozen
people In town.
Mrs Creno Saxton died at her late resi-
dence on Pleasant street, Sunday morn
ing, June 5, at the age OF rs years. She
leaves q husband, son, and a daughter.
Woodbury. has shown the Gunnery
boys Of Washington that it could play
ball to the tune of 2S to 6. Come again
Gunner and do better next time If you
can.
Miss Julia P. Marshall, who has bee n
under the care of DR. Rodger at his sani-
tarium during the past winter, has re-
turned after short visit to her home in
New York.
Andrew Means Ia stuff ring from poi
son wound of the hand. DR. Rodger cares
for him.
Presiding Elder North gave an excel
lent sermon, Sunday, June 5, at the
Methodist church.
Ms A, r. Gibson and M. F. Sicily at
tended the meeting of Excelsior Pomona
Grange, che sth of this month, at Wash
ington.
Messrs Wyckoff and Boyd of the
school board have visited some of the
cities in the state viewing school build.
ings appropriate for use for Woodbury. Is
graded school building.
A town meeting is to be called soon to
consider the report Of the school board
upon location and plans for the new
graded school building.
Prof Boyd and family recently made o
carriage drive through the north Of the
state.
Your correspondent hears good news
of Lawyer Bernard Higgins, who hat
opened an office In Torrington< Oul
boys usually succeed when they branch
out for themselves and Woodbury. re
ioices to see them do so.
Among the collegians of the towl
Prof e. S. Boyd attended the annua
meeting of the Litchfleld County Univer
sity club held this year at Norfolk, JUNE
s. Rev j. A. Freeman ia one OF the vic
presidents.
Maurice c. Boyd and others from tn
) town whom he conducted upon an ex
tended European tour, have returned ans
4 not only report jolly good time bu
3 show by their looks : prosperous an
fortunate trip.
Our school board are actively engage
in the matter OF the new graded school
T. L. Shea ia suffering from q ba
wound in his hand, having caught it on
e meat hook while at work in his market
j., He Ia under the care of DIR Rodger, VIII
i has had much experience in cases Q
e block poisoning and all hope that tn
+ best results may follow his treatment.
The Newtown bee., 1898-06-17
THE BEE.
Newtown, Friday, June ~ 1898.
CIRCULATION:
JANUARY /, 1882 SO
LAST WEEK. 5000
Iitchfeld County.
NEW MILFORD.
THE CENTER SCHOOL.

The graduating exercises Of the New
Milford Center school will take place at
Roger Sherman hall, Friday, June II, at
8 p. m. This school has been brought
to high state of efficiency under the
principalship of franklin s. Hoyt, who
has succeeded admirably in inspiring his
pupils with the idea of doing their beet.
The program and list of graduates fol-
low:
Music, New Milford orchestra.
Prayer, Rev U. A. johnson.
Salutatory, Sarah Reynolds.
Duet, Wandering 10 the May Time, "
Fanny l.. Grafton, Sarah Reynolds.
Essay, The Rise and Fall OF Spain,'
Harold A. Robertson.
Grafton, Education, Our Countly's
Safeguard" Frederick r. Dodd.
Selections, (a) "Give Thy Hearts
Best Treasure" 90 1.-The Happy Mill
err" school chorus.
Glass poem, Eugis M. Thomas.
Class prophecy, Veronica N. Murphy.
Solo, vsledictory, Fanny L. Grafton.
Presentation of diplomas, c. N. Hall.
Announcements.
Music, New Milford orchestra.
| Graduating class,-Advanced course:
Frederick r. Dodd, Harold A. Robert
son. Regular course: Fanny L. Graf
ton, Grace +. Gregory, 7. Susan Hall,
s. Agness Halplne, Sarah 7. Hendrix,
j. Genevieye Hungerford, Daisy A.
Lathrop, Clifford Fl. Marsh, Mary B.
Mcnamara, Marcus G. Merwir, Merritt
B. Merwin, Mamie f. Morehouse, Veron-
lea Nj. Murphy, Gertrude P. Northrop,
Sarah Reynolds, Frederick B. Sherwood,
Robert j. Stuart, Eugia M. Thomas.
Glass officers: President, Eugia M.
Thomas; vice president, Marcus G.
Merwin; secretary, Merritt B. Merwin
treasurer, S. Agness Halpine; sergeant
alarms, j. Genevleve Hungerford.