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Il STREET DUEL,
A Texas Editor and Captain the Com
batants-Both Dying.

a Texas Editor and Captain the Com
batants-Both Dying.
Dallas, Texas, April IA special to
the News from Waco, Texas, says: w.
G. Brann, editor of the Iconoclast. and
Captain M. T. Davis met this after
noon on South Fourth street and after
exchanging a few words began firing
at each other with revolvers. Brann
was shot in the lung and both feet.
Davis was shot through the lung and
both arms. The difficulty grew out of
the Brann- -Bayler feud of last year and
political feeling contributed to this bad
blood. Trouble had been expected and
when they met to-day they lost no
time in getting out their weapons.
About ten seconds were occupied in
the shooting, at the end of which Da-
Wis and Brann lay bleeding. w. H.
Ward, Brann's business partner, was
shot through the right hand. A wild
bullet hit Motorman Kennedy in the
knee. Another wild bullet hit Eugene
Kepler in the foot. Kepler and part
ner Prince, are touring the world on
a wager. Brann is too weak to talk,
and the doctors say that there is little
hope of his recovery. Davis is regard
ed as mortally wounded. Both men
are bleeding internally. AT a late hour
both were alive, but were sinking.
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dier General Frost at South Norwalk.
BY the new arrangement all this cir
cutting is cut off. The governor sent
to the navy department at Washing
ton late yesterday afternoon this dis
patch:
''rhe Connecticut Naval Battalion awaits
the Presidents orders"
Notice Of the orders was sent to Com
mander Buckland in this city, but up
to late hour last evening the formal
order making the transfer had not been
received, so that he could not state
what orders would be necessary to
carry it into effect. Commander Buck
land said last evening that the bat
TALON was ready for instant service.
The four divisions comprising the bat
TALON are full. He said that plans are
now under consideration looking to the
increase in the battalion by the addi-
tion of new divisions. If this is deter
mined upon division will probably be
organized at Bridgeport and possibly
others at South Norwalk and New
London Commander Buckland said
that in any of these places division
could be recruited in a day. 1t will be
necessary for the legislature to provide
for this addition if it is determined
upon. If a new naval militia bill is
passed the line men and engineers will
probably be placed in the same divi-
sions and not divided as at present
into separate divisions. AS to what
would probably be done with the Con-
necticut Naval Reserves if called out
by the president, Commander Buck
land was unable to say, but thought
that probably they would be sent to the
Notifications at the eastern entrance Of
Long Island sound. He doubted if the
monitor would be removed from New
Haven, but thought she would be left
here for the defense of the harbor If
the navy department determines to
use the monitor the naval battalion will
furnish the sixty men required to man
her The statement published to the
effect that the Wyandotte's engines are
in such condition that they cannot
move her is emphatically denied. They
are not in the best condition, but the
monitor can make two-thirds speed.
Those informed say she is much bet
ter boat than the monitor sent for the
protection of Boston harbor.
Two thousand people watched with
interest the athletic tourney and artil-
lery drill of the First division Naval
Battalion at the armory last evening.
The winners Of the various events
We're: Fifty yards dash, Wells and Lee
Of the First division. Potato race,
Murphy of the First division Wall
scaling by members Of Second COM
pany. Obstacle race by Allen of the
Second division. Relay, Thompson Of
the Second. The chariot race was a
novelty here and was greatly appre-
ciated by the spectators, but owing to
the breaking of the pole of one of the
chariots no decision was given.
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PRINCE BISMA RCk,S BIRTHDAF,
Man of Blood and Iron Celebrates Hi
Eighty-th third Anniversary.

Man of Blood and Iron Celebrates His
Eighty-third Anniversary.
Friedrichsruhe, April Prince Otto
Won Bismarck to-day celebrated the
eighty-third anniversary Of his birth,
giving a banquet to twenty-five guests,
who had previously inspected the
birthday gifts. The prince was in ex-
cellent spirits and walked with the aid
of gold handled stick, the gift or EN-
peror William. AT dinner he called
for cheers for the emperor. Count Won
Donnersnock toasted Prince Bismarck.
All the members of the family were
present at the celebration except some
of the children of Count William Won
Bismarck. Every room Of the castle
was filled with floral gifts. Emperor
William sent an autograph letter with
the stick. The latter resembles the IA
nous crook stick Of Frederick the
Great.
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FOR 1NDEPENDENCE OF CUBA.
Foreign Relations Sub-Committee Will
Make Such n Report.

Washington, April 1.-THE sub-com-
mittee of the committee on foreign re-
lations appointed to draft report and
report a form of resolutions outlining
a course of action for this government
in reference to Cuba, so far completed
it's work to-day that it will be able to
report to the full committee at it's
meeting tomorrow. 1t will recon-
mend the adoption of resolutions de-
claring for the independence of the
Cuban republic and in the second for
the intervention by the United States
with her army and navy for the pur-
pose of assisting Cuba. The committee
will treat the resembling of the order
for the concentration of the Cuban
nom -combatants as a subterfuge and
will dwell upon the past If not the
present treatment of these unfortu-
mates; will detail the Maine disaster
and attempt to demonstrate that it is
a sufficient cause for the declaration of
war; and also it will touch upon the
injury to American interests caused by
the Cuban struggle as a full justifica-
tion for our interference.
There has been an effort to persuade
the committee that Spain's release of
the reconcentrados leaves the United
States practically without excuse for
intervention, but the committee has not
so far been convinced by this reason
ing and there is, great unanimity in
the rejection of this view, as there is
in the decison as to the general course
to be pursued. The committee will re-
port on Monday, unless it is then made
evident that it has been impossible for
the president to complete his promised
message. The disposition of the COM
mittee is against much further post
ponement for any cause. The COM
mittees present information is, how
ever, to the effect that the message
will be ready for submission by Mon
day,
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coALTNG STATION IN PACIFIC.
Project for the Purchase of One of the
Hawaiian Islands.

Project for the Purchase of One of the
Hawaiian Islands.
Washington, April 1-Secretary Long
has sent to congress a report on the
project for the adjustment of a naval
coaling and repair station at Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii, submitted by Rear
Admiral Miller, commander-in-c chief of
the naval force of the Pacific station.
AS g. result of the surveys and exam
nations made, Admiral Miller reports
that the capabilities of Pearl Harbor
as an anchorage for vessels of large
size have been much exaggerated and
that the government should acquire
possession Of the whole of Waipo pc
ninsula, comprising 500 acres of land,
If a station is to be located at Pearl
Harbor. The price of the land as held
by it's present owners is a moderate
one Secretary Long recommends that
Reckoning Point be selected as site
for the contemplated station on ac-
count of it's proximity to East Loch,
which has the largest anchorage, as
drydocks may be easily built there and
as there is ample space to dock and
unlock vessels of any size. He be-
lieves the bar can be dredged to a
depth of thirty feet as in Honolulu and
within the estimated sum of $105,0 900.
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Xasterday,s Two Fires.

An alarm of fire was rung from box
ster streets about 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon for a blaze in Bookings
bakery at the corner of Bristol and
Ashmun streets. The fire started in
the basement in some wood near the
oven and the damage done before the
fire was extinguished was slight, not
exceeding $25. About o'clock last
evening another alarm was rung, this
time from box 7S at the corner of
Grand avenue and Front street. The
fire was in a chimney in a house on
North Front street and no damage of
any consequence was done.
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SENATE'S SECRET SESSION
ACQUISITION OF THE DANISH WEsT
INDIES rs CONSIDERED.

The Resolution Providing for Their pur-
chase Is Withdrawn by Senator Lodge
Because of the Wide Difference OF opin-
lon in the Senate Where, Heretofore
Unanimity Had Prevailed in support -
the Presidept-Prooeedings in the House
Representative DeArmond Makes !
Speech Urging the Country to Strike Be-
fore it is Stricken.
Washington. April 1.-The senate
spent almost the entire day in the
discussion of the resolution reported
yesterday from the committee on for
elgn relations for the acquisition Of the
West Indian islands owned bv Den-
mark. and the session was closed by
the withdrawal Of the resolution bv
Senator Lodge, It's author. He stated
that the debate had developed suoh
VIDE dlHerence Of opinion in the senate.
where there had heretofore been slIel,
unanlmlty. that he would not further
press the matter at time when tl,e
president needed the support Of ali
senators of all parties
This action on the part Of Senator
Lodge was preceded by an animated
debate in which many sharp words
We're exchanged over the policy 81
bringing in proposition liable to di-
vide the senate at time when unan-
unity was especially desirable and
When all parties had shown a lisposi-s
tloh 70 give their utmost support tos
the administration in preparation for
war. Many speeches were made III
this line and some went SO far as rs
intimate that an advantage had been
taken Of the situation to press a prop
osltion which they considered question:
able, with the hope that the senate ii,
It's patriotic desire to support the pres
ident at a critical time would consider
the matter favorably now, whereas III
would not do SO in a time TO quiet,
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"W.ar Risks" Advance.

New York. April 1.-"War risks"
reached to-day the highest figure yet
quoted since complications with Spain
made shippers anxious about property
in transit by sea. American sailing
vessels to or from South America were
covered for per cent. These risks
were taken yesterday for 2 per cent.
Vessels from the south side of Cuba.
were quoted as high as 5 per cent.
Steamships were covered at lower
rates, about the same es prevailed
yesterday, but underwriters were un-
usually cautious about was business
this afternoon.
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POINTED RESERVE
Showed by Woodford and Spanish Minis
ters-Attitude of Powers.

Showed by Woodford and Spanish Minis
ters-Attitude of Powers.
London, April 2.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Standard saws: "Both
United States Minister ,Woodford and
the Spanish ministers showed pointed
reserve concerning the contents of the
Spanish memorandum, but it is said
to be a remarkably strong restatement
of the Spanish case on all the points
raised by the United States, and espe-
cially in regard to the pacifcation of
Cuba and the settlement of the Cuban
question from the Spanish point of
view. In political and diplomatic cir
cles the situation is deemed critical,
because it is difficult for either side to
make concessions, judging by the at
titudes they have maintained in the
recent negotiations.
The Impartial says the government
has received excellent impressions from
the attitude of the European continent
tai powers, whose friendly dispositions
toward Spain have been strengthened
by the fact that the United States and
England have lately been drawn closer
by their common interests in China. 1t
asserts that the French and Russian
governments have asked Spain to state
clearly the maximum of concessions
she can make to Cuba and the United
States with view of enabling those
powers to exercise pressure at Wash
ington in favor of the preservation of
peace and the Spanish rule in Cuba.
Ell Liberal says that Spain must trust
solely to her own energies. The under
standing is that this paper echoes the
impression that is dominant in diplo-
matte circles and among many Span
ish statesmen. On the other hand, the
ministers and their supporters seem
still to entertain some hope that Pres
ident Mckinley may hesitate and try
to stem the war feeling, now that the
Spanish reply leaves no doubt that the
queen and her ministers will not sur
render Cuba without struggle, how
ever costly and unequal it may prove
to be.
Congress Adjourns Until Monday.
Washington, April both branches
of congress have adjourned until Mon
day This results in another delay as
the president cannot submit any mes
sage until next week even if he SO de-
sired. 1t is believed that the adjourn
ment of congress until Monday was in
directly by the advice of the president
in order that he might have time to
prepare his message.
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ORDERS TO NAVAL RESERVES.
Separated From State Brigade and New
Division to be Added.

Separated From State Brigade and New
Division to be Added.
Important steps were taken yester-
day for placing the Connecticut Naval
battalion subject to the immediate
command of the president. This was
the result of the request sent to Cover
nor Cooke by the navy department yes
terday requesting that the state naval
battalion be put sin thorough condition
to meet any sudden call for their SER
vice by the president of the United
States and also that the divisions
should be recruited to it's full strength.
Governor Cooke at once responded that
the battalion was ready and the divi-
sions had their full quota.
In further response to the navy de-
partment's request, orders were issued
detaching the battalion from the state
brigade and putting it under the direct
command of the governor. Heretofore
all orders issued to the naval bat
talon had to be sent through Briga-
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STRIKE BEFORE STRICKEN. n
REPRESENTATIVE DeArmond's WarItIra
Speech in the House.

REPRESENTATIVE DeArmoni's WarIfke
Speech in the House.
washington, April 1.--After an ~
ceedingly turbulent session Of six hollrs
the house to-day passed the naval an
preparation bill and then adjourned ur,-
TIL Monday. The war spirit was n,an-
ifested in all speeches and overrode ira
naval committee itself by increasing
the number Of torpedo boats ana tor
pedo boat destroyers to twenty-four.
the number before reported being but &
twelve. An amendment Of Mr.. Cannon I
to reduce the number Of battIesh.ps Il,
one was buried under an oyerwheluainr
majority. The provision relating to
armor plate, which in ordinary times
would have precipitated debate of
several days. was disposed Of III ten
minutes, proposition to decrease the
price agreed to in the bill in the senate
to $4OO resulting in a perfect chorus of
noes" Mr.. Cannon announced tha
belief Of a majority OF the members
that war would be upon us within
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with America. Her coast defences are
in an inefficient state. When the seiZ-
ure of the Competitor by Lieutenant
General Weyler broughtsth two coun-
tries to the verge of hostilities, these
defences We're inspected by an eminent
Spanish general and the necessary
works have gone on quietly ever since.
1t is announced that Marquis Cornil-
las, president of the Spanish Trans
Atlantic line, whose vessels ply to
Cuba, West Africa and South America,
has placed his entire fleet at the dis
posal of the government. Like those
of several nations, the steamers of
this line can be turned into cruisers
A successful experiment was made two
and a half years ago, when two of the
company's vessels were armored and
equipped in the space of a few weeks.
No UEeasiness.
''The buying of warships by the
United States causes no uneasiness in
this country (Spain). The few offered
for sale were rejected by Spain on the
ground of their inefficiency. The cere-
mony of hosting the Spanish flag on
the steel twin screw schooner yacht
Giralda (formerly the property of H L..
B. McCalmont) was celebrated at Bar
celona two days ago by the command
er and officers of the Spanish gunboat
Pillar. A crew of forty men were
placed on board and they gave the Gus
tomary three cheers as the Spanish
flag and royal navy pennant were
hoisted. The Giralda with her guns
will be ready for action in a. very few
days.
Infantry Movements.
Besides the two battalions of in
fantry and the battalion of engineers
ordered to the Canaries half a battal-
ion of artillery and a regiment of ma
rines will be sent there. The bishop of
Canary Islands is preparing his own
palace and seminary buildings for con-
version into barracks ard lodgings for
the troops about to be sent. One of the
regiments of marines expected from
the PHILIPPINES will be sent to Porto
Rico with artillerymen and additional
infantry and possibly some guns. Re
Inducements are also about to be sent
to strengthen the garrison of the Span
ish possessions in North Africa, though
they are strong enough already as
these posts have an exclusively mill
tary character and are always consld-
cred in state of war. The standing
army sent to the PHILIPPINES to put
down the Instructions will be main
tained. The PHILIPPINE residents of
Madrid have sent an address to the
government offering to return to Ma
Mia and to organize their native vol
unteer regiments to be commanded by
Spanish officers
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SPA|N'S FLEET ARRIVES
Dispatch From Madrid Re-
ports Torpedo Boat Flo
tiIIa at Porto Rico.
SURPRISES ALL FORECASTS
CREATES CONSIDERABLE COMMENT
IN NATAL CIRCLES.

Quite Unexpected In washington-The
Quickness of the Trip Indicates That a
High Rate of Speed Was Maintained
Across the Ocean-vizcaya and Oquendo
Sail From Havana-Thrilling Patriot
ism in Madrid.
Madrid, April, 1.-Midnight-The
Spanish torpedo boat fotilla has ar
rived at Porto Rico.
Washington, April 1.-The Madrid
dispatch announcing the arrival of the
Spanish torpedo flotilla at Porto Rico
was quite unexpected in Washington
and created considerable comment in
naval circles. So far as could be learn
ed no information on this point had
been received The arrival of the flo
tilla surpasses all forecasts as to the
time necessary to make the trip and
indicates that a high rate of speed was
maintained across the ocean.
Havana, April 1.-The vizcaya and
Almirante Oouendo left at 5 o'clock
this afternoon. Many gathered at the
wharf and cheered the ironc1ads as
they left. The Alfonso XIII remains
here. Her crew mounted into the rig
ging and cheered the vizcaya and the
Almirante Oquendo as they departed.
A dispatch from Madrid says that the
Marquis Lagunas Zone of the wealth.
lest spaniards at the capitaD has offer
ed to pay for an ironclad.
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sPAIN,s SECRET PREPARATIONS.
For Some Time She Has Been Preparing
for Hostilities.

London, April 2.-The Madrid corre-
sponent of the Daily Mail says: Spain
acting on the principle of if you wish
peace prepare for war; continues her
preparations for possible hostilities
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to meet the Spanish torpedo flotilla A
strict patrol is maintained in the har-
Dor tonight by the Cincinnati and two
torpedo boats. The italian training
ship Amerigo Vespuci sailed to-day for
Washington.
London, April "A special dispatch
from Madrid says United States Minis
ter Woodford is making necessary
preparations to leave Immediately in
the event of diplomatic rupture.
Madrid, April 1.-The display of pat
riotic fervor at the royal opera last
night was thrilling. The assemblage
numbered about 5000 persons. The
queen regent, who was accompanied
by the princess of the Asturias and the
Infanta Isabella, was the object of re-
peated ovations. Most of the younger
ladies, especially those belonging to
the higher ranks of the aristocracy
wore ribbons of the national colors in
their hair. When the orchestra played
the national hymn a wave of intense
enthusiasm swept over the assemblage.
The queen, the princesses, the minis
ters, the randees--everyo1e, in fact
rose spontaneously and gave vent to a
great shout of "vive Espana," followed
by loud shouts of Long live the
queen" "Long live the queen" On
the stage the chorus was composed of
the leading singers of Spain, with
whom were grouped the principal mu-
TIT of,1tn rI W. fie,tc of 1,o
country, while the orchestra was rein
forced by military bands in full uni
form.
In the midst of the excitement two
regiments of infantry marched in sim
gle file across the stage and SO appear
ed to be an endless body of men, where
upon the national anthem was again
sung and the audience clamored for the
national banner. Then some one of the
stage took down a flag from the wings
of the stage and hoisted on high by a
group of artists who bore it to the mid
die of the stage, where the flag was
waved aloft. This direct appeal to the
national sentiment evoked q stupen-
.dous demonstration which seemed
endless. At length the queen rose to
leave and the orchestra played the roy
al march, which caused the applause to
recommends all the ladies joining in it,
accIaiming the queen and waving hand
kerchiefs, while the men rapturously
cheered her majesty. AS the ovation
continued the queen was compelled to
return to the front of the royal box
half a dozen times and bow her ack-
nowledgements of the applause. Her
majesty was unable to conceal her
emotion.
The receipts are estimated to have
exceeded million pesetas.
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Captatn sampsop.s Squadron.

Key West, Fla, April 1.-The news
that the vizcaya and the Almirante
Oquendo had sailed from Havana was
conveyed to Captain Sampson by the
correspondent of the Associated Press.
Captain Sampson appeared much inter-
ested and was anxious for further de-
is that the Spanish warships have gone
to meet the Spanish torpedo fiotilla A
strict patrol is maintained in the har-
Dor tonight by the Cincinnati and two
torpedo boats. The italian training
Washington.