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Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Scribners for February is the midwinter
 number and very good one too. It has for
 it's frontispiece portrait of Peter the Great,
 and facing the portrait is the flag of that great Russian. Eugene Schuyler gives 20 pages, profusely and interestingly illustrated, of his Life of Peter the Great" which is to run through the next two years. Mrs. Bur nett gives the first installment of 'Louisiana,' and George W. Gable continues his story of Creole life. Two illustrated papers are de- voted to New England, one descriptive of "A Wheel Around the Hub," and the other devoted to 'tNew England Fences" Edward P. Roe has another of his illustrated papers upon strawberry culture, this one descriptive of Southern strawberry farm, and there is an illustrated account of 'sEdison's Electric Light" which Edison himself pronounces the first correct and authoritative account of my invention of the electric light" Edward Egeleston writes of Present Phases of Sun day School York;" John Burroughs furnishes 'tNotes of 8 Walker" and there are various other articles in prose and verse, and well filled editorial departments. Dr. Holland dis cusses, in his Tropics of the Time, i" "A Word on Politics." and Temperance Education"
 The February St. Nicholas is notable for two chiid-songs by Alfred Tennyson. Besides the instalIments of the two serials-"Jack and Jill" by Louisa M Alcott, with pictures by Frederick Dielman and 'tAmong the Lakes" i" by William o. Stoddard, with illustrations by W. Taber-there are six complete short sto- ries. Among these are ''Edith's Burglar" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, tale of queer little girl who astonished burglar-il- lustrated by w. Taber; Mary Elizabeth" pathetic temperance story" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps; ''Saved from Siberia,' by A. A. Hayes, jr., a story of Nihilism in St. Peters burg with pictures by J. E. Kelly and J. Har- rison Mills; and "A Faithful Friend," true story of 8 wonderful pet dog, by John V. Sears, with two illustrations by Hermann Faber. There is a humorous rhymed alpha bet by Helen J. Ford, printed in large type for little readers, and illustrated with twenty six pictures by L. Hopkins and Aunt Fanny describes the audiphone and it's wonderful ef- fects in an article entitled ''Hearing Without Ears" The frontispiece full page picture on fine gray paper, represents the Princes in the Tower," and was engraved on wood by G. Kruell after 8 mezzotint engraving by Samuel Cousins of the painting by J. E. Millais. It is hard to see how this magazine could be made better or more useful. Every number is 8 marvel.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28

lected and appointed persons to office it would be relief to them to have nothing to do with fixing their salaries, for which there should be large separate committee of not less than fifteen, composed not of oficeholders or office- seekers but of wise, prudent and experienced money and to pay money to those who have earned it, to carefully consider the labor, sponsibility and qualifications necessary for a successful performance of the duties of every office in the gift of the government, and fix compensation just to those who pay and to those who receive pay. Such committee might be nominated by the Mayor and Town Agent and confirmed by the joint Beard of Aldermen and Selectmen. The present mode of taxation is most cruel and oppres- sive robbery. Nearly one third of all that can be realized from our taxable estate is taken for taxes, and for what? About $100,- 900 is taken for annual interest on debts which ought never to have been contracted Those who voted $500. 900 to the Air Line railroad should have laid an annual tax to raise $100, ,0G0 per year for five years and paid it at the time of the roads construction, and not leave it to those who come after to pay principal and interest. All the sewer5 could have been constructed in few years by what is now paid for interest without one dollar of debt Those who hold office under the government are paid from 50 to 100 per cent. more than they could obtain from pri- Vate employment. Is It just to compel tax payers to pay their public servants more than the fair market value of their services? But we cannot expect men and women to reduce their own pay or consent to have it reduced The landlord who could have $20 per month 8 few years ago does not accept of $l0 now willingly, but it is that or no tenant The mechanic who had $3 to $4 per day does not accept one half the sum now willingly, but it Is that or no work. If the officers of the gov ernment and their supporters, the taxpayers, submit the matter to competent, disinterested appraisers, it will be just and equal and no cause of complaint on either side. There are probably 50 men in New Haven every way qualified who would be glad of situation as assessor at B per day. Why pay $5 when the work could be as well done for s per day? So with respect to almost every office in the gift of the government. The work could be as well done for less money, greatly to the relief of the oppressed taxpayers.
 FoTTTTY
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28

AS is the golden tress of hair in butter, so are unkind words from the lips of beautiful woman.
 Says Jones, 'I hate fool" ssYes, replies Smith, Hike hates like" They meet as strangers now.-Boston Transcript.
 philosopher says: 'sYou require in mar riage precisely the same quality that you would in eating gsausage-absolute confidence" :" A French newspaper points ont how the passion for gambling is shown in England, so that even in wedding notices it is necessary to state that there were 'no cards"
 Tommy aged ten, on 8 visit to his grand mamma in the country, hangs his little hat and cloak in the hallway t'No fear of bur- glars now, Aunt Mary" said Tommy, with a mans hat and coat in the hall !''
 gentleman who was given to boasting and was apt to make critical comments on the company whenever he was invited out, said to Jerrold, ''I dined at the Marchioness' the other day, and, would you believe it, they had no fish !" Jerrold thought 8 moment and then replied, 'sAh 1 well, I suppose it was all eaten up stairs"
 A scientist asserts that ''the aggregation of bioplastic germs evidence aR irresistible ten dency to correlate the molecules in inverse ratio to the capillary processes of differentia- tion." This will not affect those young men who swore of on the 1st instant and intend
 
 who are wasting their substance in beer, draw poker, hot toddies. pool and other intoxicat- ing beverages it is terrible warning. It must be terrible thing to have one's mole cules correllate, etc.-Norristown Herald.
 Talking of weather, hear 8 man from Bridgeport, New: A rancher just in from there says that night before last it froze the water in his well, the water being twenty seven feet from the surface. "But this is not as bad as the day before" he went on. 'I went out into the chicken-coop, which ad- joins my house and has fire in 1t all the time, and most of the hens were nearly frozen. One old-timer was on the nest, and, do you be- lieve it, she laid an egg that was frozen solid" The man looked about to see if any one doubted his word, but all seemed deeply impressed with it's truthfulness. A miner who had spent the winter in Florence, Ind, was about to tell his experience in that place, but the balkeeper reached for his gun, and said, "An weather items are now closed."'
 Backward, turn backward, oh, time, in thy flight
 Make 6 boy again just for one night.
 Send us good one, oh come now, be quick !
 Give us an ld-fashioned sleigh filed with lasses
 Drawn by the farmers old team of jackasses.
 We will attend to the lines with one hand,
 While with the other we'll, wen-but-n-snd-
 Give us the sDow storm, and we'll do the rest,
 And attend to the wants of ths girl we love best.
 New York Dispatch.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
ATreiI of Sawdust.

A London paper says that few days since young lady who is the belle of certain sub urb not 100 miles from Charing Cross, and is renowned not only for her charming figure and exquisite taste in dress but also for her grace and skill as a skater. was fascinating 6 host of admirers and maddening with jealousy host of rivals by her feats upon the ice, when she suddenly stumbled and fell. A score of chivaIrous gallants sped to her rescue, but before one of them could reach her she had regained her feet. She was wearing g Canadian skating costume. It unfortunately happened in this case that in endeavoring to save herself the lady ripped her stocking with the point of her skate. She was not, however, aware of the mishap, and glided away from her rescuers with her usual graceful rapidity. AS she sped along in conscious triumph a strange sound reached her ears, ominousy like suppressed laughter. She cast quick glance back, and I leave you u to imagine her feelings when she saw that her course was marked by a long trail of sawdust. The shapely limb to which the wounded sto cking belonged was fast losing it's symmetry, and the secret of it's shapeliness stood revealed. Enough; I will draw 8 veil over her bushes. But l doubt whether she will skate much in public near London this winter
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28

lids. the company was directed to cover its platforms, to enlarge its waiting-room capaci- ty to more than double the present area, to provide rafreshment room, and to do sever al other things for the benefit of passengers. The company resisted the order and applied to the Queens Bench for 8 prohibition. The case stood over from the last session, when it was heard, for decision, and the Court has now determined by two judges, Lord Chief Justice Oockburn and MT. Justice Manisty, against one, MT. Justice Lush, that the com mission had no right to issue such an order. The opinion goes the length of declaring that the commission may not require any change in a company's arrangements which require the expenditure of money in building. and that the only real authority tine commissioners have is to see that as good accommodations shall be furnished to all passengers as are fur nished to any. This decision leaves travellers to the tender mercies of the railway compa- nies, and is generally regretted by the Eng fish public. It is probable that some law will be passed under which the commissioners can make the companies treat passengers better than the Southeastern company seems inclined to ct Hastings.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
COMMUNICATIONS.


A Complaint in the Interest of Tax
 Payers.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 It is easy to be generous with other peoples money. That the court would have allowed the savings bank receivers all that they claimed there is no reasonable doubt, not because the court is corrupt, but because they were ap- pointees and friends, and they would have made such representations of arduous sacri- fee and vastly important services that what ever misgivings the court might have, rather than refuse and give offence, their claim would be allowed The Governor and Legislature did not think the interest of the depositors safe even in court of justice, and made . law for their protection And if the interest of depositors is not safe before @ court of jus tice, is the interest of taxpayers safe in the hands of commissioners :? We do not ques- ton the integrity or ability of either the court or commissions, but the influence is all on one side. Commissions are mostly con- posed of men of large incomes and expendi- lures, which has an irresistible influence in favor of large salaries. Incumbents and appointees have access to commissioners and can plead their own cause. Taxpayers are unknown and unheard. Commissioners have not moral power to resist the persistent i'm portunity of interested persons against having their salaries reduced or to have them in- creased. It is easier to yield to their claim, as they may refuse to serve, and then new ones will have to be sought and selected for appointment. When commissioners have se-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
The Beheading of Chinese Pirates
 Chinese Prisons and Prisoners.

A correspondent writing from Shanghai says: II went to see six Chinese pirates be- headed yesterday. The open square where all the executions take place was filled with Chinese of all ages and conditions and few Europeans among them. The prisoners were the most forlorn starvelings I ever saw, and betrayed no more fear at their approaching fate than if they were to be spectators of an execution. huge Tartar officiated exc cutioner. He was armed with native sword, and stood on 8 small platform in the center of the square. After the criminals, with their hands tied behind, had been taken upon the stage. the executioner took one of the pirates by the arm, brought him to the edge of the platform, hit him sharp rap with his hand on the head, which caused the poor fellow to bow his head, and then the executioner's sword went up, was poised in the air full half minute, and with sweep the glittering blade descended and the poor criminal head went flying of in one direction and the body in the other. One by one the others met their death in the same way, the Tartar mak ing a very short, business-ike job of it, merely turning to receive the plaudits of the crowd after each head rolled of. and responded by grin which showed every one of his teeth. But the stoldity of the poor wretches was beyond description. Not muscle quivered and even when waiting for the blade of the executioner to fall could not detect sign of emotion. The crowd seemed to enjoy the sight immensely, and set up yell of delight at each cut of the Tartar's sword. I am told that executions are common here. Slckened with the sight went down one of the roads, and, coming to prison, went in. Of all the places in this world believe there is not one where so much abject wretchedness can be seen as in Chinese prison. The criminals serving out sentence get but one meal week from the authorities. The rest of the time they are fed by their friends, if they have any; by the contributions of visitors, or they starve. had not much money with me on going in, but came out penniless, the poor creatures so working on my feelings. Some Of the prisoners had lost hand, others were heavily ironed, and all wore the same pinched and starved look. saw three women in pro- cess of execution for murdering man. They were hanged by the neck in kind of wood en stocks, so arranged that their feet could, just touch the ground, and were left in this condition till dead. Sometimes death ensues very soon, but oftener 8 day or two will pass before the poor wretch dies, as there is no pressure on the neck. I was glad to get away from this place, too. But the piteous tones of the poor prisoners, begging for 'cumshaw' Ga present, ring in my ears yet"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
Child Songs.
BY LAURA T. ELEvENSoN. The Country Child.

Ihe COIlnIry ChIIds Buxom little maiden, whither would you wandsrg Whither from the farm where mother churneth up churneth down Far aud far among the shops" said the buxom little maiden; Au among the bro stone fronts, and ths elevated railways Electric lights and telephones, developments in art and fashion, Equipagez,- going up to town '" Buxom little maiden, whither would you wander? Whit4sr from our rustic cot and silver bright milk pan? "As far away can get," said the buxom-bloouing maiden; 'From the mkiog stool and spinning wheel, the hay rake and the dairy, From early bird and chicken coop, home-spun gown and ancient boanet Ffem sheepish looks and singing schoo-to seek the isle of man
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
scrapinxsHogs by Machinery.

Two young men of Indianapolis have just invented new machine for scraping hogs, which does the work of many men, and that the whole packing business. The hog, hook ed by the jaws, is drawn through nine circles of separate scrapers, the pressure of which is regulated'by spiral springs, so that every part of the hog, except small space under the hams, is attacked and cleaned. The hog then passes out through chute to the bench, where the cutting up is done. On Monday and 1000 hogs were scraped at the rate of APO an hour, or seven minute, and the ma chine can be made to clean 1000 day. The concern using it say it will save them $30, ,OOO 8 year.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
ALL SWEET.

A little pair of gloves that yet
 Retain the smell of clover, And just tinge of mignonetts- I turn them vaguely over, And marvel how the girl kissed The night she promised to be true Gould jam 8 number seven fist
 Into a paltry number two.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
FIipsie and FIapsie Sea-ChiIdren II

Flipsie and FIapsie Sca-ChiIdren. Flipsie and Flapsie Slept in their shell, Stick, little darlings And they stuck we'll Psarly their shell within, Muddy without, Sounds of clam-diggers' feet Padding about. Sleep little ladies! Cling to your reef Lest bivalye hunters Bring you to grief Two little crabs came And peeped in their she'll cup. What did they whisper "Look out there shut up!" Starts up the biva1ve man, Rakes them in boat,-- Oyster knife into them,- Slide down his throat
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
HUM0R ON A CHILD
CHILDREN AND INFANTS.
More Cures of Skin and Scalp Affection
 hX lhe SCuticura Remedie&s

More Cures of Skin and Scalp Affections
 by lhe Cuticura Remedies.
 Fred. Rohrer, Esq, Cashier Stock Growers Nation al Bank, Pueblo, Colorado, writes: "I am 20 we'll pleased with its effects my baby that cannot af- ford to be without it in my house. It is woLderful and is bound to become very popular as Eoon as its virtues known to the masses"
 J.S. Weeks. Esq. Town Treasurer, St. Albans, Vt says in letter dated May 28: "It works to charm on my baby and head Cured the head entirely, and has nearly cleaned the face of sores have commended it to revera and Dr. Plant has ordered 1t for them"
 M. M. Chick, Esq., Al Franklin Street, Boston, says My little daughter, eighteen months old, has what the doctors cali Eczema. We have tried most every thing and ct last have used Cuticura and she is a- most new child, and we feel very happy"
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
Minnie and Winnie. Afinyrja and Uinv,5a

Minnie and Winnie. Minnie and Winnie
 Slept in q shell. . Sleep, little ladies!
 And they slept we'll. Pink was the shell W thin, Silver without Sounds of the great sea WaIder'd about. Sleep, little ladies
 Wake not soon! E:ho on echo
 Dies to the mooa. Two bright stars
 Peep'd into the shell. "What are they dreaming of ? Who can tell?" Started green linnet Out of the croft Wake, little ladies, The sun Is aloTt
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

What worthless worm can sometimes suc- ceed in doing is well illustrated in the case of the cotton caterpillar, which is charged with having caused in the last fifteen years loss of nearly $2OO, 900, 900 to the cotton pro- ducers of the South.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
Torn by a Panther's Claws.

A Pennsylvania Hunters Rattle i'm
 Front of the Animals Den.
 Henry Lascar is an old hunter who has been familiar with the forests in the neighborhood of Lafayette Corners, Penn, for many years He came into the village on Monday, the 18th of January, with torn clothes, the leather of his high boots cut into strips, his face scanned with ugly gashes, and his general appearance indicating that he had been having a conflict with @ threshing machine grizzly bear. He was reticent, at first, in regard to his unseem- ly appearance; but, after being warmed alit- tie, he said that about ten days ago he had started out on one of his expeditions, with the intention of being away perhaps week or two. He built small shanty of hemlock boughs where he spent his nights, sleeping before his camp fire. The warm weather had not melted all the snow in the depths of the forest where he was, and one morning he noticed the footprints of large animal, sup posing at first that they were those of bear. But, after closer examination, Lascar knew that very large panther had passed Ami malls of this species have rarely been seen in this neighborhood of late, many old woodsmen believing that they are extinct, not only here about, but throughout the State.
 Lascar hesitated at first to follow up the trail, but his hunter instincts got the better of his caution, and he started. Over the painless wilderness he wandered for several hours, passing at length 8 place where the animal had caught pheasant and left it's blood and feathers scattered on the snow. The trail was fresh and the hunter increased his caution, moving watchfully and slowly. In a few minutes he stopped in narrow ravine having high rocky walls on either side, and trees growing so thickly overhead that the spot was in deep shade. The footprints that he had been following all led to a hole in the rocky wall. Standing at distance he threw a stone into the hole, getting in response snarl and e hiss that was not over comfortable to hear. After waiting few minutes, the hun ter climbed up and looking into the darkness of the hole, saw pair of fiery red eyes glar ing at him. Then he raised his gun and with nasty aim fired. The next instont he was knocked over and before he could get to his feet again the animal was on him. It seized the gun with its teeth and breaking of the nipple rendered the piece useless. Then, first with one paw and then with the other, the huge beast knocked the hunter about over the snow as cat plays with mouse. Lascar tried to draw his hunting knife, but at every attempt he was prevented by a sharp blow from one of the animals paws. His face was scored deeply at every stroke, his clothes soon torn into strips, and his whole body GOV cred with blood. At last he managed to draw his knife and plunge the blade deep into the beasts flank. It bounded away few feet, looked at the hunter minute or two, and trotted away lifting one hind leg very care fully and disappearing in the woods. Lascar bound up his wounds, and after journey of nearly day, returned to his home.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28

Small pamphlets containing biography of Prince Napoleon, with portrait made up to resemble Napoleon l., are being circulated in great numbers among the French peasantry, and it is pointed out that the circulation of similar lives of Louis Napoleon preceded the coup Getat
Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-28
Price Four Cents.
Child Songs.
The City Child.

Dainty little maiden, whither would you wInder Whither from this pretty home, ths home where
 mother dweus? "Fsr and far away" said the dainty little maiden, All among the gardens, auriculas, anemones Roses and lilies and Canterbury bsllsn Dainty little maiden, whither would you wander? Whither from this pretty house, this city house of
 ours? Far and far away" said the dainty little maiden All among the meadows, the clover and the clemats Daisies and ktngcups and honeysucklc-dowcrs."