The Mystery Solved. “Some are born great; some achieve greatness; some have greatness thrust upon them.” When it was announced that Attorney James T. Hubbell had been chosen President of the newly formed Cleveland Club, while no one doubted his ability and deserving or ' the wisdom of his selection, yet- there was general surprise that the conspicu- ous honor had not been thrust upon Hon. John S. Seymour, who more than any one else, had “whooped-‘er-up” and made this the first and most impos- ing and menacing of any local political organization. But the secret is out and the mystery is solved. It is another conspicuous verification of the Shakes- perian sentiment 'that those “born great” precede all the others in the cat- alogue. The simple fact is, our genial friend Hubbell “was born great.” He was born on' S'. Patrick’s day!” That settled it. ’ er Men who Do Not Die- The speech of Senator William E. Chandler on the occasion of the un- veiling of the statue of John P. Hale at Concord,was a strong and patriotic ad- dress, worthy of the fearless champion of human rights whom it commemora— ted. The New Hampshire Senator ut- tered a great truth in a striking form when he ‘said : “Men who- breathe their spirit into the institutions of their country, or stamp their characters upon the pillars of the age can never die.” A grateful people may rear visible memorials to men of this type; but their truest memorial is the Republic they helped to maketh merely great in a material sense but grand in a moral sense. John P. Hale was one of the most courageous of the little band that boldly defied the insolent slave power in Congress; the effect of the example of those emancipators and“ regenera- tors was potent and permanent. The good they did is immortal. Returned to Work. The twenty thousand men who have been on asti-ike in the New York build— ing trades, have at last awakened to the very plain fact that their walking delegates were the only men connected with their organization,who were earn- ing wages. They seem to have come to the very wise conclusion that it would be a good thing for them to be earning and receiving wages, toe, and having notified their walking delegates that they were going to work, the latter have made a virtue of necessity and declared the strike off. Now . if the twenty thous- and will discharge their walking dele- gates and let them hunt work and wages elsewhere, they will do the wisest act of their lives. . One great peculiarity of this strikeis that there was no question of wages or hours of labor in it, from beginning to end. Neither did the workmen com- plain of any grievance. It was all the work of the walking delegates, and no- body else made anything out of it ex~ cept loss and suffering. One Month’s Fires. The Hartford Courant calls attention to the astonishing fact that during the past month an enormously greater amount of property went up in smoke than for any previous July in our his- tory. It says :— I The July “fire loss” of the United States and Canada has now been figured out by the New York Commercial Bul- letin. How much property, do you think, vanished in flame and smoke during the thirty-one days in these two countries ? The Bulletin’s arithmeti- cian makes the total $11,530, 000. The July fire loss last year was $9,692,200 ; the year before, 314,723,500. Compar- ing last month’s total with the totals for the previous months of this year, we find that July was a worse month . from the point of view of the insurance companies than March, May and June ; a better month than January, February and April. The number of July fires doing $10,- 000 worth of damage or more was 196—- say half a dozen a day. Bay City,Mich- igan_ reports the most destructive of all; loss, $640,000. Next comes San Jose. Ca1.,—$425,000. Montgomery, Ala., follows—$325,000. Providence, R. I., and Montreal, P. Q., had $300,000 fires; Louisville, Ky., and Iron River, Wis. had $200,000 fires. ' A s the ancient crown colony of N ew- foundland has thus far held aloof from the modern and mushroomy Dominion of Canada, the great $15,000,000 fire at St. John’s is not included in the Bulle- tin’s tables. Had it been, it would have swelled the total, fire loss for the month to the very unpleasant figures of $26,- 530,000. ' . The Dabious Western States. _ The leaders of all parties are just now, says the Philadelphia Times, anxiously 'looking with mingled hopes and fears upon the Western States, which have been politically disturbed by the former Farmers’ Alliance, now the People’s Party. It is wellto face the strength of the new political element as exhibit- ed in the elections of 1890 and ’91. Illinois gave Harrison 22,104 plurality in 1888, with 7,134 votes for Streeter, Labor candidate. In 1890 the Demo- cratic candidate for State Treasurer was elected by 9,947 plurality, and the 5 Democrats elected 14 of the 20 Con- gresmen. No State election in 1891. 1n Indiana Harrison recei ved 2,348 plu- rality in 1888, with 9,881 votes for Street- er. The elections are biennia1,andin 1890 the Labor or Alliance vote was 17.354 and the Democratic plurality on the State ticket was 18,579. The Demo- crats also elected 11 out of the 13 Con- gressmen. No State election in 1891. In Iowa Harrison received 31,721 plurality in 1888. In 1889, Boies, Dem- ocrat, was elected Governor by 6,564 plurality, when the Labor vote for the same ofiice was 5,773. The Republicans elected all the other State officers by small pluralities. In 1891, Boies was re- elected by 7,816 plurality, and with him all the Democratic candidates for State ofiices. The People’s vote, cast for Governor, was 11,918. The vote for Congressmen in 1890 gave a Democratic majority of 9,800 in the State, and the Democrats elected 6 of the 11 Congress- men. Kansas gave Harrison 80,159 plural- ity over Cleveland in 1888, with 37,778 votes for Streeter, Labor or‘ Alliance candidate. In 1890 the Republicans elected the Governor by 8,093 plurality with 71,357 votes cast for the Alliance candidate, and the Alliance, aided gen- erally by the Democrats, elected 5 of the 7 Congressmen. No State election in 1891. Michigan gave Harrison 22,913 plu- rality in 1888. with 4,555 votes . for Streeter, and 20,504 for Fisk, Prohibi- tion candidates. In 1890 the Democrats elected the Governor by 11,520 plural- ity, with 13,198 votes cast for the Alli- ance candidate. The Democrats also slected 7 of the 11 Congressmen. Minnesota gave Harrison 38,107 plu- rality in 1888, Streeter receiving only 1,097 votes. In 1890 the Republicans elected their candidate for Governor by 2.267 plurality, with 58,514 vote cast for the Alliance candidate, and the Democrats elected 3 of the 5 Congress- men and the Alliance one. No State election in 1891. . Nebraska gave Harrison 27, 73 plu- rality in 1888, with 4,226 votes for Streeter. There was no election for State ofiicers in 1890, but the Demo- crats elected one Congressman and the Alliance two, leaving the Republicans none. In 1891 the Republican candi- date for Supreme Judge was elected by 4,136 plurality over an independent can- didate supported by the Alliance. Many Democrats openly supported the Re- publican Judge because he had main- tained thersanctity of mortgage and other contracts in his judicial decisions. Wisconsin gave Harrison 21,321 plu_ rality in 1888, with 8,552 votes for Streeter. In 1890 the Democrats elect- ed the Governor by 28,320 plurality, with all the State oflicers, Legislature and eight of the nine Congressmen. The Alliance vote cast for Governor was 5,447. No State election in 1891. The new States of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, @uth Dakota, Wash- ington and Wyoming held their first and only State elections in 1890, soon after their admission. Of these the two Dakotas and Wyoming are 'to-day rid- dled politically by the Alliance issue, and no one can forecast their votes for President. California, Nevada, Color- ado. Idaho and Montana are free silver States. On the direct issue they would all vote next to unanimous for free sil- ver coinage, but it is yet uncertain how far they will make common cause with the People’s party. All of these States present elements of doubt as to their attitude in November. In Colorado only, has any action been taken, and there the free silver party fused with the People’s organization. Such is the attitude of the unsettled Western and Northwestern States as presented by their latest political ex- pressions, and they offer the widest range for political speculation as to their Electoral votes. Another Water Main Broken. The big water main at the junction of Belden Avenue and Union Place, at the point of the Y junction, has recently developed a big water leak and waste. It has probably been leaking there, in considerable quantity, for a long period, but has recently increased to its very considerable proportions. .Water was shut off all over town Tues day fer its repair, but this could not be completed as it was necessary to get a proper cast- iron Y from Philadelphia to put in place of the ruptured pipe. Plumber Jones left early his morning for New. York, hoping he 2-: rht be able to pick up there the o . . or wanted. .If not, the order will i: . - .graphed direct to the foundry wit ». .- rhey are made in Phila. delphia, ant. ' -- repairs to this break will be comp cacti within the next twen- ty-four or thirty-six hours. Avery sin- gular condition was developed on un- earthing this ruptured main. '_’I'here had evidently been a bad break in it at the time it was'laid, or very soon there- after, , for an old and very large rup- ture was plainly visible, and over it had been dumped by some one, (of course no one knoWs who) two or three barrels of loose cement. It looks like the work of some dishonest pipe-laying contra 3- 'tor; but, if so, where was the Water Commissioners' ‘or the Borough’s In- spector ? Was there ever a sorry goose, so villainously plucked, as has been our Borough ?' fiv How’s This! We offer One Hundred Dollars re- ward for an case of Catarrh that can- not be cure by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & (30., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 yesrs, and be- lieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. . WEST &TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0 WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole- sale Dru gists, Toledo, 0. Hall’s atarrh Cure is taken inter- nally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials s t free. Price 750. .per bottle. Sold b all Druggists. . W E E KL Y 1. non WALK Historic Jottings. If Washington Irving 'is‘ authority in .- the matter it would appear to' havebeefi . his missingof 2. Norwalk barge that led to the apprehension and subsequent execution of young Nathan-Hale. the patriot spy of Revolutionary days. Commisswned by his commander in chief, who after the battle of 'Long Is- land would ascertain. if possible, the enemy’s future plans, this true and brave Yale graduate of three years’ standing, came to Norwalk and, bent upon his purpose, crossed the Sound at night to the Island. Entirely unsus- pected he succeeded in entering the English lines and there put himself in possession of important facts. He ex- pected to have returned to the north shore by boat, but was detected and taken into Sir William Howes’ pres- ence and shortly afterward executed. Like the unfortunate Andre, who was four years his senior. “everybody loved him, he was so intelligent, so kind, and so handsome;” and like his brother spy he was searched also, and the proof of guilt found within his boots. “What will be the result of my capture? ” asked Andre of his custodian, the gallant Major Benjamin Tallmadge, aBrookhaven, L. I. 0y, and a Yale man of 1773, as the wo were on the way to Tappan. where the former was soon to be gibbeted. The splendid officer, whose quarters were less than twenty miles from Norwalk and whose ‘- daughter some of our Norwalk ladies may possibly remember as Mrs. John . Cushman, of “’ashington Park, Troy, N. Y., would not answer Andre’s question. Afl'ectionately attached to his fascinating prisoner he evaded the inquiry, unti pressed for a reply he finally in all honesty responded, “I had a much loved classmate in Yale College by the name of Hale. His Gen- eral desired information respecting the foe and Captain Hale tendered his ser- vices. Do you remember the sequel of the story?” "Yes,” said Andre, “but you surely do not consider his case and mine alike.” Major Tall- madge, 'upon whom the Salem intimacy had made a deep impression, solemnly said, “precisely similar, and similar will be your fate.” This faithful young soldier, with whom Andre tenderly shook hands as the rope was about to be fastened around his neck, and whose tears we can well believe, with those of La Fayette and thousands of others, freely fell when the hero was hastened from his coffin lid into eternity, sur- vived his two fast friends, Elizabeth Hale’s Nathan, and Mary Louise An- dre’s John, for over fifty years and died, full of honors, in March 1835. On the anniversary, next month, of Andre’s captivity,a party from N orwalk purposes to make a trip to the war quarters of Sheldon, and. 'l‘allmadge, and Allen. and of King, and Bronson, and Andre. They are within conven- ient access of Norwalk and the visits, particularly of youth, to such historic points are fraught with interest and in- struction. Stricken With Small-Pox. Samuel B. Hill, a prominent resident and manufacturer of New Milford, who was a passenger on the steamship Ori- zaba from Havana, was taken Sle with small-pox August 1 while on the steam- er, and is nowretained at the reception hospital at New York. Struck by Lightning. The fire seen here in Norwalk dur- ing the storm Tuesday night was the Aspatuck post office near Easton, which was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The postmaster hurried to the Spot immediately but was unable to save anything. At the same time the cider and grist mills in the vicinity were also destroyed. Sheriff Toner has served notices on the Consolidated road, Mrs. Hannah Hoyt, of Norwalk, and her sister, A1- mira Hoyt, of New York, to appear be- fore a commission consisting of Messrs. Silas B. Sherwood, of Westport Hi- ram K. Scott, of Ridgefield, and N. M. Belden. of. Wilton, on Monday next, to be heard in refefence to damages ‘ and benefits for excension of Osborne ave- nue. -—--———————< o >--——-—— 'Fell Forty Feet. Frank N agle, a lad about 14 years of age, fell from the coal run at Leonard’s wharf, a distance of about forty feet, shortly after 2 o’clock this afternoon. In the fall he struck the small of his back on a projecting timber and landed in the coal bin. He was taken on a stretcher to a near-by house and is be- ing treated for his injuries by Dr. Baldwin. He was in bathing at the time. ’ Center School Meeting. There was not- a very large attend- ance at the special meeting of the Cen- ter District School, last evening. The district committee was instructed to purchase new seats, the best that could be secured. In reference to the paint- ing of the schoolhouse, instructions were given to get estimates of ecst of the sameand report at next meeting; The more serious matter of new priv vaults, etc., was discussed at lengt and a committee consisting of George Raymond and A. C. Arnold was ap-. pointed to act with the district commit- tee in the matter and report at a meet- ing of the district to be holden on Wednesday evening, Aug. 24. Was it Murder? For some days there has been an in- tolerable stench near the junction. of Wall and Main streets, but not until this morning was the exact source of the same located. It was then found to be in the catch-basin near the Bos- ton Store, where on lifting the cover of the basin the carcass of a large and very muchly decomposed dog was ex- posed to the gaze of Sewer Undertaker Curtis, his corps of assistants and some members of the Sons of Best. The ca- nine was lassooed and tenderly drawn to the surface, when it was embalmed in chloride of lime, placed in the dead wagon, and taken to a place of burial. accompanied only by Mr. Curtis and his assistants, after which the people of that section breathed more sweetly. It is believed that the animal was mur- dered and placed there by the murderer to cover the deed. , Hill Won. In the bicycle race to Danbury from Norwalk, esterday, there were seven starters, a l of whom, With: but one ex- ception, made the full distance, Mr. E. Hill was the winner, he making the distance, 22 miles, in one hour and thirty-one miputes. A rider named Boerum came in second. , , ES-‘H-E 8. H n. s, g; in 3' 3mm wllsls .1 FALL GOODS. "Must commence to make roomi' , Offer you today our entire‘stock 01 Ladies’ Shirt Waists At a reduction of 25 to 50 per cent. Edward. Street: SCOFIELMHOYT The Largest DrjT Good s, Carpet and Furniture Emporium in Norwalk. SPECIAL REDUCTION! . For the month of August. Furniture Department. In this department, to make room for our New Stock of Fall Goods, which are arriving daily, we shall make thevfollowing ofi'ers : , Hard W'ood Folding Beds, with Mattress combined, for $15.49; former price $20.00. Also Solid hard wood Bed Room Sets for $17.98 and up- wards. Bed Lounges from $5.50 and upwards. ‘ A 6 ft Hard \Vood dining room Table for $4.50; an 8~ft for $6.00 and ‘TASZfiE TT E E. s. l 10—ft for $7.50. Boufets $11.50, 17.89 and 24.98. lies and Lawns, 4c yard ; hams, 6, 8 and 10c yard. Norwalk store open Mondays until 8:30 p. m.; Saturdays 10 p. m., and other evenings until 6 p. 111. Agents for Buttrick’s patterns. E. cusowsni, Merchant ~ Tailor. I have just received the Finest and . and Largest Selection of SPRING AND SUMMER SUITINGS, TROUSERINGS AND VESTINGS. Ever shown in Norwalk. which I will make up in style and price to suit everybody. a. ausowszi, liar-nu Wall . and Water Sis, liar-wall Frank H. Baxter. PHARMACIST. ' Hard wood dining room Chairs. 43c, 48, 79, 98, 1.49, 1.98 and 2.50. Fancy Chairs at greatly reduced prices. ., Bed Springs and Matresses at wholesale prices. . Children’s Cribs and Iron Bed steads at special prices. Silk Plush Parlor Suits of 6 pieces, just arrived. which we shall sell at $25.00, 31.00, 49.00, 55.00, 69.00 and upwards: These are CASH Prices. Carpet Department. In this department we are receiving our new stock of Fall Carpets in. Glenhams, Hartfords and Lowells, also a new weavn of Ingram woven on at Brussels frame. for which we are sole agents stock will be sold at reduced prices, to make room for these goods. DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT. In this department we shall offer special bargains in Spring and Summer Dress Goods that must close them out. The balance of our Cotton Chal Wool Challies, 16c yard ; 6c yard ; Swiss Zephyrs, 30 inches wide, for Ye yard; N. B.—The above goods you will find as advertised. j Scofield 6' Hoyt, N orwalk and, So. Norwalk. The balance of Spring Chantilly Muslins, Plaid Dress Ging ~ So. Norwalk Store open every even- ing until 8 p. m. Saturdays 10 p. m., Fridays will close 6 p. in. Just Arrived! Two can LOADSOF NEW CARRIAGES, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT THE LOWEST CASH PRICES 'AT H. E. DAN N’S. T0 CAMPERS. Portable House and Tents to rent by that}? BYLTHE: :flDTOH POINT PIMPHOVEMENI BOMPANY, AT ROTON POINT. = 'For particulars apply on the premises or to any of the following directors: James .W. watt, John D. Kimmey. Norwal ;‘ A oodward. C. Swartz. South Norwalk. ,NoTibE. 9 LL persons are hereby forbidden to trust any one on account of the Roton Pomt 1m rovenient Company without an order sign- ed By J. kaenstein eneral manager. By order ot JA ES “ dxATT. - . Presiden E 'A WOODWARD. Secretary - THE STAMFORD . DYE - WORKS! ' WATEBSIDE, STAMFORD, CONN., A re ared in addition to th ' .' of disk duck to o lkinds iii ifii’iiiliiis IN THE BEST STYLE on THE ART. and in accordance With specia formulas which guar. antee the best results. Orders can be lef‘ a SCOFIELD a H01T’S,'Norwalk and Sinai Norwalk. :21 1:: Building Lots- For Sale. Dr, F, W. flaimer, Painless“. Dentist. . Artificial Teeth ”William" ”Plates. (Crown and Bridge. Work.) Best Set of Teeth on- Red Rubber ‘8 Guarsutétd: c" in Timings my in. Same that other'Be'n is 3% ‘ ~ arse. ce as much for. Teeth eitiacted'without-pain " - - 500 Soft Fillings '- - - - 50c and up Gold Fillings - - - $1.00 and up All work pertaining _ , teed to be the best w rkmanship at prices about one-half charged by other dentists . 0mc0,42 Washington Street, Over Post Office. South Norwalk. . MRS. F.A. BATES , y nunssnannn, / o Dentistry guaran- ' ‘JOB PRINTING. . l . ' lilafmiinr M. Gunman. .Jfiiiiisuperintend- ent of our Printing Departmgntsds unexcelled as a. Book, Job and Newspiper Printer. and. all work entrusted to him will be promptly. reasonably and satisfactorily done. Specia care and attention given to ' ' Chl’BCH AND SOCIETY"‘PBINTING. The Latest Styles of Menu - Cards. Dance Orders Ball Tickets, RECEPTION CARDS, WINE - LISTS. Show. Hangers, Wedding Invitations. Business Cards. Visiting . Balls —-—AT THE— M“! Gazette . We Church and '_ . Society Work a WALL STREET uonwani; A .SPECALTY a; .p'
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