‘Truth above all thinnfil’ it;
FRIDAY. JUNE "2.1892.
[Entered in the Post—Office as a Newspaper.]
The Mugwump Dispensation.
One of the astonishing indications of
the day, says ‘the Washington Post, is
to be found in the effect of the present
administration upon the average cor-
respondent. Without reference to the
politics of his paper, the average cor-
respondent finds himself impressed
with the idea that there is something
superior and extraordinary in the at-
mosphere. This administration im-
presses him as none other ever-did be-
fore. If he finds a Cabinet officer in-
accessible or uncommunicative or
moody, it never occurs to him to com-
plain, as he would have done two years
ago. .Instinctively he ascribes the situ-
ation to noble and exalted causes. It
is not that these gentlemen are lazy, or
stuck up, or ignorant—as he would
cheerfully have suggested before—but
that they are so immersed in tremend-
ous and sublimated thought. If things
move slowly, he says that it is the fault
of the oflice seekers. When there is
an otherwise unaccountable delay in
making changes demanded by the
country and necessary to its welfare,
the aterage correspondent makes haste
to say that, if the politicians would
only let the President alone and spare
him their vulgar and insistent impor-
tunities, there would be no trouble of
any. sort.
The newspapers reek with :the mend-
lin cackle. All wholesomeness is gone.
A fetich has been set up, and the Whole
world has gone to worshiping. The
country went Democratic on the tariff
issue, and all the Democratic leaders,
from the President down, declared dur-
. ing the campaign that the people were
groaning under a curse of spoliation,
which they had been appointed by
heaven to remove. But, now that the
party has control in both branches of
Congress as well as in the executive de-
partment,_and now that there is no
reason why the people should be denied
relief, it is next door to impossible to
find any?- one who will say that further
delay 18 inexcusable. On the contrary,
everybody goes about with his finger
on his lips, tiptoeing and begging
others to be still, because the adminis-
tration is immersed in some mysterious
and consecrated labor upon which the
fate of future cycles and generations
hangs. .
It is like a strange dream—a phan-
tasm of the summer night. All the
rules that once defined selfishness, cow-
ardice, stupidity, bad faith, humbug,
and pretense appear to have been set
aside. We have nothing left but awe,
credulity, and Infatuation.
A Receiver Applied For.
NEWARK, N. J ., June 2.——A bill was
filed in the court of chancery by Vice Pres-
ident Blake, of the Domestic Sewing Ma-
chine company. asking for the appoint-
ment of a receiver for the company. The
application alleges as the immediate cause
of the company’s embarrassment the
stringency of the money market and the
action of the Astor Place bank in attach-
ing the Company’s New York property.
A Supposed Case of Suicide.
CONEY ISLAND, June ‘2.—The body of a
man about 30 years old, was found under-
the stoop of an unfinished hotel on Surf
avenue, near the New York Seaside home.
A four inch dirk knife was found stuck in
his heart. Several letters were found in his
pockets addressed to Edward C. Harris,
N o. 607 St. Paul street, Baltimore, Md.
It is supposed to be a case of suicide.
New Fourth Class Postmasters.
WASHINGTON,June 2.—Among the fourth
class postmasters just- appointed” are the
following: New J ersey—L. T. Smith, Lay-
ton. N ew York—E. A. Stage, Crittenden:
E. D. Obertrifter, Gardenville; Mortimer
Cox, North Hurona; Mary J. Hurd, Pon-
tiac; J. W. Stout, Sand Bank; W. H. Price,
Sheenwater; John North, South Wales; F
C. Humphrey. W'est Shelby.
Agrarian Crime in Ireland.
DUBLIN, June 2. — Another agrarian
crime was committed yesterday in County
Clare. 'A land agent named Moloney
started out tocollect rents due from ten-
ants ln and about Tullah. He was proceed-
ing quietly along the road, when he was
fired upon by several men concealed in the
bushes, and severly wounded. Seven ar-
rests have been made.
To Visit Lepers’ Hospitals.
PARIS, June 2.—The monk Dom Sauton,
who has a high reputation in the medical
world, isabout to start, with the approval
of the pope and credentials from the
French government, to visit the leprosy
hospitals throughout the world, in order
to secure the general adoption of the most
efiicacious treatment.
A Warning to Alsatians.
BERLIN, J one 2. ——The Colon Gazette
publishes a leader, supposed to be inspired,
warning the people of Alsace and Lorraine
that if they elect deputies opposed to the
army bill they will be regarded as doing
their utmost to menace the integrity of
the empire.
Killed by a Train.
EATONTOWN, N. J, June 2.—Theodore
Scott, a mason, was killed by a freight
train on the New Jersey Southern railroad
near here. Scott was intoxicated at the
time the train ran over him. Both of his
legs were crushed and he received other
injuries. Death was instantaneous.
The New Hawaiian Minister.
WAsnmcronJune 1. —Secretary of State
Gresham has been Officially notified of the
appointment of L. A. Thurston, late head
of the annexation commission, to be min-
ister from Hawaii to the United States to
succeed Dr. Mott Smith. ’ , ~
CHILDREN’S BUILDING
The Home of the Little Folks
Opened at the Fair.
ELECTRICITY BUILDING OPENED.
The Marvelous Exhibition Which De-
lighted the Eyes of Sactators Last
Night—Minnesota and California Build-
ings Opened Without Formalitles.
CHICAGO, June 2.—The home for the lit-
tle folks at the fair was opened with sim-
ple exercises yesterday. The building is
under the supervision of Mrs. Bertha
Honors Palmer, Mrs. George L. Dunlap,
Mrs. L. Brace Stattock, Mrs. Solomon
Thacher, Jr , and Mrs. W. W. Kimball,
and the program was carried out princi-
pally by children. Mrs. Palmer made the
opening address, in which she stated the
necessity for the erection of such a sh uct-
ure. She was followed by a musical pro.
gram, the participants being children. A
number of choruses were sung under the
direction of Professor Hartung. A com-
pany of children, under the leadership 01
Miss Huntingdon, gave an interesting
drill in the gymnasium on the first floor,
after which lunch was served.
The Children’s building is a typical kin.
dergarten, and every contrivance imagin-
able to interest and instruct has been se-
cured. The larger children will be given
the benefit of a gymnasium on the first
floor, and adjacent rooms have been fitted
with cradles and cribs. Visitors at the fair
who have children can leave them here.
No child under 2 years of age will be ad-
mitted. The Japanese commissioners have
donated a large number of dolls, and ju-
venile literature has been furnished by the
German commissioners, Illinois donating
the bookcases. The building was erected
at a cost of $45,000. The playground is on
the roof, which is furnished with swings
and hammocks. A trained corps of nurses
will be in constant attendance on the chil-
dren.
The attendance at the grounds yesterday
did not swell to a great extent the grand
total for the month of June which is con-
fidently expected by the exposition ofiicials.
This is attributed to the inclement
weather, the day being liberally endowed
with showers. Although it “was an open
evening” the crowds did not run the risk
of being soaked even for the first glimpse
of the beauties of Electricity building,
which was thrown open last night.
The day on the whole was quiet, the
only incidents worthy Of note being the
dedication of the Children’s building, the
opening of the California state building,
the display in the Electricity building and
the German exhibit in Machinery hall,
and Governor Nelson’s passive rebuke to
the editors of Minnesota. for their pranks
in dedicating the Minnesota state‘build—
mg.
Minnesota’s state building was formally
declared open yesterday without further
ceremony at a meeting of the full board of
commissioners. Governor N elson and staff
and many prominent citizens of Minne-
sota had been invited, and the date fixed
for the ceremonies. While preparations
were being made the Minnesota Press as-
sociation arrived in Chicago and, unex-
pectedly appearing at the Minnesota build—
ing, dedicated it with a program of their
own. The editors then went home, think«
ing nothing more of their prank. Governor
Nelson, who is ex-ofiicio: the head of the
state board, said that in as much as the
editors had taken it' upon themselves to‘
dedicate the Minnesota building, he did
not approve of another dedication and
ordered the arrangements off.
According to the Californias, the dedi-
cating of state buildings 13 nowpasse, that
to indulge in a ceremonial of this nature
is to unconsciously remain in the old rut
and combat all innovations. So the men
from the Golden state decided to do away
with any official functions and open their
building without show.
The formal opening of the Electricity
building, which had been so long deferred,
took place last night. The feature of the
display was the unveiling and lighting of
the big Edison tower, erected by the Gen-
eral Electric company. This shaft is sit-
uated in the exact centre of the building,
and represents the highest achievement of
the incandescent lamp, reaching a height
of about 100 feet. The methods used in
construction have resulted in showing a
perfect column as though the entire shaft
were hewn from one massive block of
stone. It springs from the roof of the Col-
onnade pavilion surrounding the base.-and
the‘entire interior is strewn with thous-
ands of incandescent lamps, as many hued
as the western sunset.
The colors are arranged by mechanical
methods capable of being flashed in har—
mony with the strains of music. The col-
umn is crowned with a well proportioned
replica of Edison incandescent . lamps
formed from a multitude of pieces of pris
matic crystals. Upward of 30,000 of these
beautiful jewels are ’strung on a frame
and ,are all lighted from the interior by a
large number of incandescent lamps. The
effect produced is marvelous and can only
be appreciated when seen.
Californians Favor Hawaiian Anuexat ion.‘
'SAN FRANCISCO,June 2,—John L. Stevens,
ex-minister to Hawaii, addressed the cham-
ber of commerce of this city yesterd ay on
the subject of Hawaiian affairs and other
subjects of interest to the United States.
At the close of the address a resolution
was adopted favoring the speedy annexa:
tion of the islands.
NUGGETS OF NEWS.
Mrs. James G. Blaine and Miss Blaine
are at .Lakewobd today. It is said they
will soon sail for Europe.
The Merchants’ National bank of Ta-
coma, Wash, has suspended payment, but
will probably resume in‘a few days.
Z. Gouzot, bishop of Constantine, in Al-
geria, has been promoted by the pope to
the dignity of archbishop of Carthage. '
Comptroller Eckles is advised of the
failure of the First National bank of
Brady, Tex. The bank was a small one.
Lightning set the Farmers’ mine, at
Bylesville, 0., on fire, destroying the en-
tire plant. TwO hundred men are threwn
out of work.
EleVen Italian students have been ar—_
rested' 1n Triste, Austria, for having made
a demonstration' 1n fever of reuniting the
' province with Italy.
Andy Bowen defeated Jack Everhardt
in fifty-six rounds before the Olympic club,
New Orleans, winning $2,000 the
lightweight championship of thefuth.
A dispatch from Dunkirk, N. Y., states
.that a farm' house at Van Buren Point
was burned early in the morning and four
of the five inmates perished in the flames.
It' 111 reported from Cabul that th
of Afghanistan has had several en ounters
recently with the insurgent Paras. Both
sides claim victories, and trustworthy 1nd
formation is still lacking. ,
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Advertise 111 the GAZETTE.
Ameer .
MADRID S MATCH LESS MATADOF
spam'c Capitol Goes Wild on: Lager
. ., ._.t_ijo’o..laoet . , ‘oo.
MADRID, June 2—Lagartijo,‘ the king
of bull fighters and the idol of the Madrid
populace, made his last public appearance
yesterday. The performance was fer his
benefit, and besides the fee of 50, 000 francs
he received half the gate receipts, 'whict
were approximately 150, 000.- More than
14, 000 persons were present. Lagartijc
Was greeted with demonstrations of mad
enthusiasm, which were repeated at the
death of each bull. All the bulls were
from the herds .of the Duke of Veragua
who*breeds the fiercest fighters in Spain.
After Lagartijo had killed six of them he
retired amid the wildest cheering.
Towards the close of the fight the au-
dience yelled so loudly as to confuse La-
gartijo’s assistants and d1sturb his calcu-
lations. The matador, evidently fearing
that his last appearance might be marred
by a mishap, turned towards the audience,
scowled and motioned fer silence. As he
turned back he slipped and fell. The bull
prostrate body. The matadore’ s assist-
I ants distracted the bull, however, by a
united attack, and he made his escape.
Lagartijo will pass the rest of his life on
his estate at Cordova.‘ Despite his expen-
sive habits and his proverbial generosity
he is a millionaire. He made all his money
in bull fighting. The route from the bull
ring to Lagartijo’s house was lined with
his admirers standing ten or fifteen deep.
Serious Charge Against Appraiser Cooper.
NEW YORK, June 2. ——In the custom
house investigation Stephen Bassett, Ap-
praiser Cooper’ s stenographer, swore that
the appraiser had. after Secretary Carlisle
had ordered an investigation, requested
him (Bassett) to swear falsely regarding
the giving out of the facts in connectiOn
with the char rges made of wrong doing in
the appraiser s office. Twice Bassetta de<
clared he had been requested to thus swear
falsely, and on his declining the appraiser
threatened to make it hot for him by
recommending his dismissal on ground of
insubordination.
To Prosecute Treasurer Willey.
WILMINGTON, Del., June 2.——Stansbury
J. Willey, has been served by Supreme
Representative William Simmons with a
summons from the supreme lodge of the
world, Knights of Pythias, commanding
Mr. Willey to appear before the supreme
council in Chicago on June 10. The officers
of the supreme lodge stated that in all
probability both criminal and civil action
will be brought against Mayor Willey 1n
connection w1th alleged missing funds of
the order.
A Flint Bottle Trust.
ST. LOUIS, June 2.-—Representatives of
several wholesale houses in this city have
returned from a conference recently held
at Pittsburg, Pa., and state that another
trust to be known as the American Flint
Bottle company is about to be launched
upon the business world The trust pro-
poses to take 111 all the flint bottle factories
west of the Allegheny mountains. It is
stated that the company has already 'se-
cured about 90 per cent. of all the western
factories. .
New York,
May 291b, 1893.
Why does business slacken
its pace once in a while, and
why do people get anxious
about their ventures? Dan-
ger in the air.
Remove the cause of dan-
ger, and trade springs up
again.
well as others. We don’t ad-
mit the possibility of danger
to you, and our business grows
right aloud.
No secret about it ; every-
thing right or your money
back--é-that’s the whole of it.
See how it works on a small
matter—--hats, (S 3 Derby,) shoes
($5 patent leather,) furnish-
ings; but the biggest part of
our business is Clothing.
Our catalogue is out;
for it----frce.
send
ROGERS, 'PEET & CO.
Free deliveries to all po1nts within one hun
dred policies 01‘ Ne wYork city.
TH Prlnce,
BROADWAY {Warrem
STORES- 3‘d St
Carpets.
At our
Grand Street Store.
Carpets.
Tapestry Brussels. . . . . 50 cts.
fVVilton Velvets. . . . -. . .90 cts.
Body Brussels, best. . $1.00.
Mo‘quettes, best. ; . . . . . $1.00.
Furniture.
Cane seat Chairs. . . . . .65 cts.
Veranda. Chairs. . . . . . . $1.75.
Oak extension table 6 it $4.50.
Bedsteads, .
, white enamelled $7.00.
_ Side Beards antique oak, $10.
Chamber Suits 3 pcs. . . .AIS.
1.071155 Taylor,
‘Grand Street Store, N. Y.
charged, and for a moment stood over his 1
True of clothing business as,
OU
SEMI NNUAL
STOCK ‘ TAKING.
Commencing To-Day, and Continuing
For One Week.
We shall ofi‘er to the shOpping public the greatest ar-
ray cf bargains ever heard of in the Dry Goods busineSS.
The opportunity is a rare one, as we have marked the
goods down without taking the cost into consideration.
We are heavily stocked In every department and the re-
duction in prices will be sharp and positive.
THEBOSTON STORE,
CORNER MAIN AND WALL STREETS,
Telephone Gall, 57-4.
NORWALK, CONN.
SPECIAL SALE OF CORSETS
__ AT—
TRISTRAM & HYATTS,
No. 2 GAZETTE BUILDING.
0“” E WILL OPEN ON SATURDAY, MAY 13th, 50 (102
(
half the regular price.
GORSETS, which we will Sell at less than one
These goods are made by
THE BRIDGEPORT CORSET COMPANY, and are regular
$100,125 and 150....qualities.
We' Shall give . our ous»
tomers their choice of the lot at 500 per pair The gOOds
are Sold at that very low price subject to
imperfections.
and outSIde Garments received during the past week.
TRISTRJM 8 Hrs/1
THE LEADING DRY GOODS STORE
2 e ETTE BUILDING
N ORWALK CONN
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