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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11
DO NOT SLAM THE GATE.

Now, Harry, pray don't laugh at me;
But when you go so late,
| wish you would be careful, dear,
To never slam the gate.
For Bessie listens every night,
And SO does teasing Kate,
To tell me, next day, what o'clock
They heard you slam the gate.
Twas nearly ten, last night you know,
But now Ills very late
(We've talked about so many things)
Oh, do not slam the gate.
For all the neighbors hearing it
viii ray our future fate
We've been discussing; SO I beg
You will not slam the gate.
For, though it il very true,
| wish they would wait
To CANVASS our affairs, until
Well-pray don't slam the gate.
AT least not now; by-and-by,
When in "onr home" / wait
Your coming, shall always like
To hear you slam the gate.
For whether You 60 out or in,
At early hours or late,
The whole world will not tease me then,
About that horricd gate
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11
Tobacco Girls of Spain.

| IHc HOrul COuuipioh VI lle sunny
land of Andalusia is not of a high stand
ard; therefore, we must expect to
hear that morals among the lower clas-
ses of Seville are of a very loose char
acter. The girls of the tobacco manu-
factory bear n significant reputation,
and are almost considered class by
| themselves All Seville girls have
glossy black hair and sparkling eyes,
and though, to our tastes, they uld
not be called pretty or beautiful, they
are exceedingly handsome. Many such
girls are to be found in the ranks of the
tobacco-workers. With all the obvious
miseries that hang about them, their
unabashed assurance does not fail to
create timely amusement at our ex-
pense. During our walk through the
shops, familiar jests-which, unhappi-
ly, through our ignorance of the Ian
guage, are lost upon us, bland smiles
and mischievous glances greet us in all
directions. Unequivocal applications
for gratuities are general, and one bevy
of girls, engaged in carrying away the
finished bundles of cigars, concert
very neat practical joke, which causes
considerable merriment. My light and
somewhat curly hair is apparently GU
riosity amongst the raven locks of Sc
Williams, and an attempt is made to cut
off Souuenir, probably as a trophy of
skill to be hung up in the shop; how
ever, the snip of the scissors saves the
curls, but the merry laugh is at my ex-
pense. Amongst the women are many
unmistakable gypsies, who display n
marked contrast in feature and charac.
ter to the others. A sullen manner,
offensive staring looks, and a repulsive-
ly dirty condition, are characteristics
which we already well know and shrink
from. A great number of children of
tender years are Mt work, who seem to
act rather as assistants to more adj
vanced hands than as piece-workers
themselves.
Quick as are the fingers of the cigar
makers, the folders of the little paper
cigarettes move faster still. | must con-
fess | look upon cigar-making as n mys-
terious art. Being n non-smoker, ]
have never seriously y studied the bust
ness; true, | have frequently tried to
make one of these insignificant articles,
but to my discredit l have invariably
failed. My admiration is complete
when witnessing the mechanical pre-
cision, the skill, and quickness of these
makers. We stand watching
oneold gypsy-looking woman and two
children so long that she very proba-
bly, feels she has claim upon us for
the instruction we have received there
fore, as in previous cases, we have to
pay few coppers for the lessons.
Other girls are busily engaged in weigh
ing and wrapping up small packets of
and on the ground floor is n
large department for making snuff, All
these productions entail n large staff of
making cases, packers pre-
oaring consignments for shipping or
lome trade, porters, wagoners and teams
If horses; the yards are filled with 4
,iles Of heavy packages and ready for Il
and, with foremen, clerks {
md officials, it is as busy place of bu-
iness as can be found anywhere in Eu-
one,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11
News of the Week.
EAST

New York-Competion between the trunk
lines for western freight continues, and
further general reductions in the tariffs by
the Erie, New York Central and Pennsylvania
Central, have just been adopted. The list Of
stations, with the reductions and new rates
per hundred weight for tirst-class general
merchandise, which includes dry goods boots
ndshoes, ready-made clothing, etc, embrace
New York to Cincinnati reduced from 70 to 81;
to Indianapolis, from 81 to 3S; to Louisville
Ky, from s6 to 40; to Nashville, Tenn, from
10 to 73; to Memphis, Tenn, from 1876 to 08 ;
to st. Louis, NO., from 81 to Jj.
Several of the outside railroad ticket Offices
lave recently made considerable reduction in
prices of tickets to the principal points in the
west. The fare to Cleveland is thus reduced
from 9l4 25 to ?12 so; to Chicago from s25 to
sl0 5O and to Cincinnati from the south 3lS.
None of tho regular Broadway offices have
been authorized to make the reduction but
they will probably be compelled to come down
to the cheap rates or lose business.
--Newburg, n. Y..--A committee of citizens
have undertaken to improve the appearance of
Washington's headquarters in this city The
expenses will bo betrayed by private subscrip-
ton The war department at Washington
promises cooperation. Secretary Belknap
has ordered thirty cannon, ten Spanish and
ton Mexican, and ten pieces captured during
the late war; to be sent here and placed on the
headquarter grounds.
The losses by the recent flood ON the Della
ware are estimated ut S670,0OG of which
$500, 900 may possibly fall on the Delaware or
Chesapeake canal; 100000 by vessels and
barges stranded on the meadows, and $4,000
by the Delaware railroad.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE

The president of the New Orleans board
Of health says there are only two cases OF
yellow fever in that city. The Galveston
health officers are quarantining sll vessels
irom Brashesr and New Orlean-
1t is very evident that the country news
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11

An Indiana man claims to have sue
ceeded in playing thorough conf
dence-game upon the potato bugs. He
planted grain of corn in each potato
hill. and, ~ the corn came mp first, the
bags thought it was corn-field' ana
started for other scenes.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11

THE first saws of which we have any
any trace were thin-backed, so that the
cutting edge should work freely and
"pinching" be avoided. Setting, +"
or protruding the teeth upon either
side of the blade, is of more recent
invention. The oldest saws now in
preservation show thick cutting edge
and thin back, with teeth square il
front.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11

A NEW import, kangaroo skins, is
talked of. These make boots and shoes
of great durability, and of velvet-like
softness. They will probably he chiefly
worn at hops.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1873-09-11

Few persons understand what partic-
ular advantage John Russell Young is
to derive from the bestowal upon him
by the King of Sweden, of the order of
White Elephant. 1t gives him the
general privilege of carrying his own
trunk, and, on special occasions, OF
blacking his own boots.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
DEATH OF MIR. W. w. PlNNEo.

Mr.. w. ". Pinnea, treasurer of TIE
city of Elizabeth, died at his residence
on Madison avenue, near East Scott
place, last evening, after a long illness.
He has filed the position Of city treas
urer for over a year, has been an elder
in the First Presbyterian church for
about twenty years, and was formerly a
member OF city council. Mr.. Pinneo
was for many years engaged in business
in the city of New York. He was q man
thoroughly furnished unto all good
works" He fulfilled the duties of trec-
surer Of the city with fidelity and zeal.
and in confiding to him the treasure OF
the city, the citizens con6ded in tie
treasure of his honor. Their confidence
was fully justified by his integrity. Flu
neral services on Wednesday. A son OF
deceased was buried few weeks since.
DIR. Pinneo, o son of the subject of this
sketch, lies dangerously i'll at his resi-
dence on West Jersey street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
POLICE MATTERS.
Before Justics Fa oank.

Before JuSGlce re pank.
Edward Marvel. Drunk on Jersey
street. County Jail four days.
John Mahoney. Drunk at depot.
Discharged.
John German was found lying in the
gutter on Port avenue, and for this he
was sent up for four days.
William Smith. Drunk at station
house, was discharged-he having pro-
missed to leave the city.
Joseph Augustus Randolph, colored
boy, for lewdness, was committed to an
swer at court.
No arrests were made last night, the
police evidently not caring to expose
themselves to the inclemency of the
weather. 1t is only when the moon
chimes that arrests are made, then
it is that some of our brave policemen
go about seeking whom they may de-
your. But no one has any right to ex-
pect that the police should expose them
selves on wet night.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

YESTERDAY afternoon, q temperance
meeting, more numerously attended
than any previous ones, was held in the
pleasant rooms of Lincoln division,
Library hall After prayer, the chair
man called upon Messrs. Springer,
Hall, Trewin, Smith, Mcbride, Ford,
Hunston, Britton and Younglove, who
made brief remarks. A pleasant fea-
ture of the meeting was the singing, in
which all united with the spirit and
the understanding" The songs were
in accord with the day on which the
meeting was held. At the close, the
chairman invited all to attend another
meeting at the same place, on Sunday
afternoon next, at four o'clock. The
meetings thus far have been highly in
teresting in their character, and will be
continued throughout the winter. The
principal object in view is to awaken an
interest among our people in regard to
the enforcement of the Sunday liquor
law.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
COURT OF SPECIAL SESSIONS.

Cornelius T. Crowley, of Plainfeld,
indicted at the last term of court, char.
ged with assault and battery on his wife
three counts-and on his little boy,
one count--was arraigned this morning.
He pleaded not guilty.
Nicholas Holloran, living ON Florida
street, was arrested this morning, char
ged with disorderly conduct. Nicholas,
in practising for war in Cuba, upset the
stove and demolished the crockery gen
orally.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
II e. SMITH Il CO.'S
CRUSHED WHITE WHEAT.
Nam, .A,1rad NJ
Manufactured at the

ATLANTIC FLOUR MILLS,
Nos. 18, 20 AND % HAMILTON AVENUE, BROOKLYN
NJ
The most delicious. wholesome and nourishine
preparation of Natures great food yet produced
contains tie elements of phosphorus and nitrogen
organized by Nature in wheat, which are found
in no other single article of food in such prUper
proportions to meet the requirements of the whole
human system. and alp at entirely taken by sepa
ration from fine white four-the greatest mistake
committed ia the use of any one of the Creators
benehcent gifts.
All physicians and scientific en- unite In attest
ing to the fact, that if such food as our crushed
white wheat was more extensively used as o daily
diet there would be much less sickness, and .
healthier race would grow up.
To those suffer ng with dyspepsia. cos.iveness
indigestion, lack of mental and bodily vigor, 1t s
particularly recommended.
1t can be used for puddings, soups. Cruel, muf.
Ans. cskea, dessert, cold, with milk, sugar or
syrup and is an excellent substitute for rice oat
neal. corr meal, barley. tapioca, sage, &c.
Boiled. and when coli, sliced and fried, either
with or without batter, II makes most excellent
dish.
q Directions for cooking on each package.
For sale Of the mile. and by grecers generally.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

The only persons We passed in our
early rambles to-day We're an impecun-
ious gent. looking up five dollar bill
with which to buy his dinner, and q
small boy playing marbles. The youth
seemed as happy as was Jacob when
Rachel became his bride after court
ship protracted under many disadvan-
tages. The money hunters counter
ance indicated that his labors would end
in embarrassmepts. He looked hungry,
his garments we're damp with the gentle
dews of the morning, and no one, as far
as we are apprised, invited him to take
refreshment.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

A MERCHANT who should sell his sign
board and attempt to carry on business
without one because money is scarce
would be considered little better than
insane. Those who stop advertising for
the same reason are equally foolish.
Hoarders of money the country over
are wal ing to learn who will sell cheap
est those articles of comfort and neces-
sity which even the closest hoarder can
not do without.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

EAST Grand street has some very
pleasant spots, and nice people live
there. If it were not for the taxes, and
few other trifing drawbacks on such
great privilege, we should like to own
few lots on East Grand street. But
if these were offered at cent each, as
we have no money, this happiness
would, of course, still be denied us.
This locality possesses so many at
fractions that we delight in visiting it.
Rarely day passes but we spend half
an hour or more in gazing upon its
varied scenes So much do we see
worthy of office here, that, occasional
ly, we go little out of our way on Sun
day, that we may behold the charming
place in its holy day aspect. If we are
delayed uptown at night, we consider
it privilege to return to our home via
East Grand street. If the night hap
pens to be as black as thunder cloud,
it is decidedly pleasant to pass through
that popular thoroughfare. In fact, the
place is so deserving of the attention of
our citizens, that we feel sorry for those
whose engagements will not allow them
to ramble there at least three times q
day. When our country cousins call to
see us, we hasten to point out the OBJ
jects of interest, as well as the pic
turesque spots, that render promenade
here so delightful.
Boys who own, or hire, or steal, velo-
cipedes, naturally resort to quarter of
the city where they can enjoy them
selves undisturbed. No policeman in
trudes his hated presence when they as
semble ON East Grand street. Here
boys may run down the aged and in
firm, and no one molests or makes them
afraid. If an cd coup's can't get out of
the way when they see a velocipede
laundering down the sidewalk, they
must take the consequences. Have the
boys no rights which old parties are in
duty bound to respect?
We have already stated that nice peo-
pie reside on East Grand street. 1t is
no fault of theirs that the sidewalks are
adapted to rapid racing on the veloci-
pede. Neither are these good citizens
to blame because nannygoats resort
thither to indulge in gladiatorial COM
bats. Tax payers are not expected to
interfere in these desperate encounters.
If timid travellers will run the risk of be-
ing butted into the middle of the street,
that is their business.
If these nannies owned the property
all along the line they could not take on
greater airs. We saw one old fellow
sitting on his launches at the corner of
the avenue, in front of a signboard
warning off trespassers. When he COM
pretended its meaning, which he
evidently did after some hard study
to show his contempt for the penalties
threatened, he bolted over the palings,
which are about six feet high.
If the times were more prosperous, so
that we could afford to do justice to an
interesting subject, we should delight
to dwell on the excellent department of
the large number of colored persons
that business and pleasure cause to
pass through this spacious avenue. With
rare exceptions, their Difference to way
ferers is most remarkable. Even the
groups of black handles, that one often
meets, would rather take to the middle
of the street, ut any time, than to crowd
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

AT the Second Presbyterian church,
yesterday morning, the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Patterson, preached powerful SER
mon from the words :"Fear not, Abram;
am thy shield and thy exceeding great
reward" The speaker referred to the
troublous times through which we were
passing, and said it was the duty of eve
ry true Christian to put his trust in the
Lord, who would send deliverance.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

The fashion of window flower gardens
is growing steadily into favor. Winter,
of course, is the season at which these
pleasing accessories to the fittings of a
house are most appreciated, and the
tending of terrestrial Conservatives is in
itself delightful and instructive occu
patton.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

We hear that five of the charming
young ladies who teach the young idea
to shoot in our public schools propose to
retire to the pleasant scenes Of domestic
life, having fiattering offers to take upon
themselves the duties of housekeeping
Or, for short five lady school teachers
have consented to marry.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

IT is expecting good deal of a re-
porter to look to him, this dreary day,
for many facts or fancies. If he had
a search warrant he cannot afford to be
abroad, night and day, such a melan-
choly time as this, to investigate rumors
that the reading public may be correct
ly posted, As to fancies, the most live
ly imagination would fail to excite a
smile by attempting humorous sketch.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

Mr.. J. o. Tichenor has purchased
the interest of the business at No. 4 Ar
cade. He invites the public to inspect
his stock of stationery, music, books
and fancy articles, among which are
many novelties. His prices are just,
and everybody will be treated with due
courtesy, whether they purchase sheet
of initial paper or grand square piano.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

SOME people are hard to please. The
owner Of cottage on the hill says that,
while his home is attractive to the eye,
its roof leaks rain water equal to first
class sieve, and the winds OF early win
ter whistle through his parlors with a
vigor that keeps him awake o'nights.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
COMMON SENSE.

If you want to make your wife OF
friend present give a fine French
china tea set "A pieces, only 80, OIL
a beautifully decorated toilet, IL pieces,
Sc, or one dozen fine glass goblets, 81,
or some other beautiful and useful
house furnishing article, imported and
sold at wholesale prices at MARREN's,
2Ol Broad street, opposite post Office.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
HOSIERY, FANCY GOODS. ETC.

Messrs. Callman Brothers, No. 1893
Broad street, take pleasure in informing
their many patrons that they will sell
after this date as follows Ladies
Windsor scarfs, forty cents-extra
quail y fifty cents; Coates and Clark S
cotton six cents. Purchasers are also
invited to examine their stock of
zephyr wool, Germantown yarn and
wooden yarn also large stock Of hosiery,
gloves, trimmings, etc. Agents for
Shoppers celebrated iron frame hose,
selling at thirty-fve cents per pair.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

IT is q singular fact, but true one,
that representatives from the three
daily newspapers of this city took part
in the temperance meeting at Library
hall, yesterday afternoon.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
BARGAINS AT BIRDS.

We are now offering the following goods,
that cave cen used as travellers samples, at
half their value. They emb ace Mems, La
dies aud Children's Cloth and Berlin lined
Gloves, Misses Kid Cloves, Ladies' Linen
undersleeves. Ladies' Linen Cuffs, Mar
lot of Ladies' Windsor Ties, all col n, at SO
cents. A job lot of fine old Soap at half price.
F. l.. BIRDS,
No. 1853 BROAD STREET.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
CnMPETI1IlN nEFIEn

CAPTAIN John A. Engel succeeds Mr..
John Eo3ei ct No. 95 Broad street.
Splerdid Patterns for fall and winter
wear jast eceived. All suits warranted
to fiji. Give HE G 1jaiu a call, examine
his goods. a0d lie; ye your measure.
Sc BIN
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

EVERY description of job printing
done at The Monitor office, 205 Broad
street, at short notice and at the lowest
cash prices. 4
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

If it wasn't for the five cent silver
piece occasionally found in chew of
tobacco, q considerable portion of our
citizens would starve.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

A BLACK cashmere braided sacque was
lost between Union and Cherry street.
See advertisement.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
House Furnishing Goods.
VNO THE PUBLIC.

Tho subscriber has variety of Furni-
ture and House Furnishing Goods which he
is selling cheap. The Iuuhc are invited to
examine. QHick Sales and Small Profits is
ever my motto.
SELL BLACK WALNUT CHAM
Der SUITS, 10 PIECES. ...... SIS 90
IMITATION BLACK WALNUT
CHAMBER SUITS. 80 90
FINE ENAMELED CHAMBER
SUITS. % 90
BLACK WALNUT EXTENSION IA
BLES. Observation-Disclosures. 10 co
BLACK WALNUT WORK TABLES. 2 so
EXCELSIOR MATTRESSES. ...... 90
STRAW MATTRESSES. 80. 8 90 TO 5 90
HUSK MATTRESSES. 49,. 4 90 TO 8 90
And everything in proportion.
UPHOLSTERING AND REPAIRING
NEATLY DONE.
JAMES SAWYER,
No. 1903 BROAD STREET, ELIZABETH.
o29 If
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

SAYRE STREET.
Regulating, grading and Curbing, from Nor
ris avenue to Chiffon street.
GtOMMISSi ONEhS' NOTICE.-Notice is
" herebp giuen, That the Commissioners
aud curbing Sayre street, from Morris ave-
nue. to Chiffon street, have been deposited in
the office of the Comptroller of the city of
J lizabeth for inspection, and all parties hav-
ing objections thereto are hereby required to
nuke the same to the Commissioners, on
Friday, the 2Sth day of November, A. d.
1873, at u O'Clock in the evening, at the Office
of said Commissioners, at the City Hall, in
said city.
WILLIAM II. LUSTER,
CHARLES II. WATERBURY,
FRANCIS HARRIS,
Commissioners of Assessments.
Elizabeth, November 20, 1873. MO Ivy
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
SELLING OFT

TWENTY PER CENT. BELOW COST.
Your only chance to get good bar
gain. Don't fail to secure some of w.
H. Brooks's fine stock of house furnish
ing goods. This opportunity only until
the oath.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
MDl,RIs AVENUE SEWER.

MORRIS AVENUE SEWER.
From Stiles street northerly to the summit,
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.-Notice is
" hereby given, That the Commissioners
report and estimate for constructing and
building a sewer in Morris avenue, from Stiles
street northerly to the summit, have been
deposited in the office of the Comptroller of
the city of Elizabeth for inspection, and all
parties having objections thereto are here
by required to make the same to the Com
mssioners, on Friday, the 28th day of Nov
ember, A. D. 1878, at ~ o'clock in the eve
ming, at the office of said Commissioners, at
the City Hall, in said city.
WILLIAM II. LUhTER,
CHARLES IL. WATERBURY,,
FRANCIS HARRIS,
Commissioners Of Assessments.
Elizabeth, November 20, 1873. NO 1w
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24

Silk hats, business hats. Children's
hats specially. Trunks, bags, umbrel-
las, &c.
I. r. SQUER, 173 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-11-24
WEATHER TODAY.

The signal Office predicts for the mid
die states northeasterly and easterly
winds, cloudy weather, and rain.