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Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-08

opened, subject to the Unanimous appro- val of all the passengers present." Should there be sfside-wind" all the windows on the windward side are, by rule A. to be kept closed, and demand may be made for the general opening of the windows on the other side of the carriage. Finally, by rule 5, the minister orders that, in all quarrels between passengers regarding carriage windows, the head guard is to be applied to, and his deci- sion is to be binding on all concerned.
 The New York Tunes calls attention to the melancholy fact that between July, 1873, and December 31, 1877, both inclusive, the names of more than three hundred firms in this country were published as embezzlers or de- faulters in sums over $5 900, while doubtless scores more escaped publicity. In many cases the thefts amounted to hundreds of thousands; in one or two to millions. Among the cases are the following: Charles T. Carlton, secretary Union Trust company, New York, S4O0,OO0, (dead;) Charles H. Phelps cashier State Treasury department, Albany, $300,000; J. c. Duncan, bank presi- dent, San Francisco, $75O,OO0; Stephen Wardwell, cashier Commercial National bank, Providence, R. T., $2O,OOo; David Gage, city treasurer, Chicago, H., $5oo,oOo; Theodore Wick, treasurer, Ohio, $90,000; water commissioner, Pittsburg, Pa, $5OO,- 900; Henry Nicoll, chairman executive con- mittee of the Bar association, New York, $200,0o0; Abraham Jackson, lawyer and president, Boston, Mass, $500, ,O0O; John R. Morton, Philadelphia, $1.0OO,OOO; E. J. Winslow, Boston, Mass, 5000, ,ooo; G. Van Hollern, city collector, Chicago, $i3o,oOO; John c. Tracy, bank president, Hartford Conn.,, falsifcation of accounts to extent of $G00,0oo; Hildreth & Tighe lawyers and agents, New York, over $1OO, GOO; both were pillars of their respective churches, as in- deed were many other embezzlers. This is a gloomy record.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-08

Governor Colquitt, of Georgia, has vetoed a bill legalizing dissection and turning over to medical colleges all bodies of paupers or convicts not claimed within ,twenty-four hours after death. The present law of Georgia makes it felony for any surgeon, physician or other person to dissect human body and punishes the offense with $500 fine or imprisonment.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-08

749 and 751 Washington St., Boston. % Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass
 75 Main St., Taunton, Mass.
 517 Essex St., Lawrence, Mass 99 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. 965 Elm Street, Manchester, N. H. Opera House Block, Brockton, Mass 341 Main St.. Springfield, Mass ger. 292 Chapel St.. New Haven. C1
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Water Company's offer leaves those who have persisted in misunderstanding and misrepresenting the question without leg to stand on.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-08

Those who failed to get out of corn or wheat at the right time are now in position to realize the wickedness of speculating in breadstuffs.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-08
HECKER'S
PERFECT BAKING POWDER.
A FAIR TEST.

To the Editor of the Journal & Courier:
 Sir:-The contract for supplying the United States government with seventy-fve thousand (75, 5,OOO) lbs. of Baking Powder during the en- suing year has been awarded to Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder, it having been tested by Dr. Ed ward G. Love, analytical chemist for the government, and recom- mended by him for it's excellence and because it contained a higher percentage of gas (which means it will make lighter bread and bis- cuit) than either the "Royal,' or the other cream tartar baking powders winch he examined. The samples analysed by Dr. Love were furnished by the government com missioners, and were without the manufacturers label or name. and designated with a number known only to the commissioners.
 It will thus be seen that when Hecker's Perfect Baking Powder is submitted to an impartial test it's superiority is acknowledged, and the popular verdict so emphat- ically expressed in it's favor is fully sustained,
National Republican., 1881-11-23
A"ne.diu.t.r-iut ts. Coo.. +,

joint. Harris, ex-Congressman of the
Seventh Virginia District sthe author Of the well.
known aud oH-repeated expression, "ReadIus.
term the cool" We hayonoticed several accounts
purpoting TO give the true version of the express
sion, but none were literally correct ln the month
of August, 1875, Harris was making u speech in
the court. house at HGrrisoRburg, Va, In favor of
himself for Congress Hon. John Paul, was his op-
ponent. Harris claimed that Paul, as n Democrat,
was simply an obsiructionist, and by remaining in
the field would cause the election of n Republican
He was interrupted by several Of Paul's friends,
who put questions to him, referring to the State
debt, which embarrassed the willy Harris no little,
although he is the most accomplished two-horse
equestrian in the country. Finally Judge j. d.
Price asked him this question; Judge Harris,
are you n ReAdiuster opposed to the Mccullough
bilg' Harris replied by saying. "If | answer
that am, will you support meg' Price replied,
"Yes, aud every Democrat Of this county will
also" Harris then said, "Well, l am a Readjus-
tor-in he cool" Had Harris not added the three
last words he would perhaps be Governor. elect of
Virginia to-day.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
PATHS Foolish Tongue.

Adelina Patti is doing some very foolish
talking to the reporters. 1t viii be remembered
that not long ago she said that she had rather go
TO Siberia than TO America, and now she gushes
and enthuses over America as though II were the
dearest spot on earth 10 her. She will certainty
be dear to IL when she charges $40 n seat for her
concerts. Some OF her expressions in regard to
American managers are in worse than bad taste
OF Mr.. Max Strakosch, who, in his capacity as q
manager and as u relative of the lady. went to
the wharf to greet her on her arrival, she is re-
ported as having snid that had he spoken
to her she would have slapped his face and
thrown him in the water. Mr.. Strakosch has no
great cause to be proud of his relative, in view Of
her social entanglements, for both Mime. Patti and
SIgnor Nicolini are Catholics, and as there Is no
divorce In the Catholic Church, the Marquis dc
Caux is still her husband, and signor Nicolinis
position is somewhat anomalous. II Is not lady
like, TO say nothing Of being bad policy for Nine,
Patti to talk thus. She comes here to make
money and may do so, although singer who is
no longer young makes a bold experiment in
charging $40 for seats: but she will not further her
interests by maligning others and CLOSING over
her abuse with stereotyped gush on the country
ftqalf
National Republican., 1881-11-23
TaImnge ON Tobacco.

"One reason why there are so many vic
tins Of the tobacco habit, said DR.. Talmage In his
Sunday diatribe, "is because SO many ministers Of
religion smoke and chew. They smoke until they
have bronchitis, and then the dear people must
send them to Europe The American clergymen
who are indulging in this habit should repent.
How can man preach repentance when he in
dulges in such habit2 81 shall not be Extensively
personal on this subject, for you nearly all use IT,
You say that God made 1t, and 1t is good. Yes, II
is good TO kill moths, to kill ticks ON sheep TO
stIangle all kinds of vermin, to fumigatc
pestiferous places You say God cre-
atcd 1t for some particular use. Yes, so He did
henbane and uux yomica, and copperas and bella
donna and all those posons. You say men live to
be old who use 1t. Yes, in the SENSE that the man
lasted well who was picked. Smokers are turned
into smoked livers." In conclusion Dr. Talnlnge
told the story of man who saved $40 l02O3 In
twenty nine years by refraining from smoking
cigars at acknowledgements cents each. He urged
his hearers to deny themselves for the sake of set
ting good example in the same spirit that ac-
tuated Governor Briggs, of Massachusetts, who
never wore u collar because he had promised
never to wear one SO long as certain friend alb
stained from drinking intoxicating llquor
National Republican., 1881-11-23
EXIT MR.. M,vEY.
Enter Mr.. James Rs "a swIndIcr-wbat nc
Dtd with n Certain Contract.


The most fragrant Of ali the failures of
the sar-roue prosecutors to do their duty found
IN the case upon which the so-called "iuforma.
ton" was based. Corruption and fraud were
stamped upon the face of the Walsh contract. Mr..
MacVeagh's agents wanted TO use Walsh rs wit.
ness, and how did they set about III While Brady
was In Office he issued an order, March o. 1881,
curnilng one hundred and fly miles service on
the route Of this contract and deduclng s3S,005A3
per anpum from the pay pro rata on account OF
railroad extension. He also reserved the qucs-
ton of one months extra pay for future consider
alton, upon the alleged ground that the con-
tractor had failed on the remainder of the route.
Brady Issued another order, April l6 1881, direct
lug that. the pay OF Walsh Tor the quarter
out Of office leaving Welsh unpaid for the quarter
for having failed to perform the contract No
matter what motives may have governed these acts
they were official aud they stand upon the record
Now, Mr.. MacVeagh drew the affidavit which Mr.
James signed as Postmaster Genera, charging the
Walsh contract TO be fraudulent and corrupt, MS II
undoubtedly was. IN the face of this sworn dec
laration, Mr.. James, the nth of june 1881, re-
moved the suspension OF walsh's pay ordered by
Brady, and three days later he ordered Walsh to
be paid Sl5, i36 this failed and fraudulent job
On the LIST Of July, 1881, Mr.. James made further
order releasing Walsh from all fines and forfcitures
Tor breach of contrnct, ns follows:
Andavits ofcontractor of June 10 aud 3O 1851 here
with, and report and Recommendation thereon by A.
ward, Post-Ofilce department, aud A. a. Freeman,
Assistant Attorney-General, remit Deductions, &c.
Til.02; fines, $3.50.
This sum of s9,1Tl.02 was an absolute gin made
upon the contractors affidavit only and the rec
ommendation OF three Of MIR. MacVengh's agents,
without other testimony. Adding this gilt to the
other allowance, Walsh received S2i, 1888 from
the Government which he could not have re-
ceived under Brady's orders. This remarkable
transaction necessarily provokes comment. There
Is no suspicion that Mr.. James intended TO act i'm
properly but the evidence Is clear that in accept
| Ing the acts of Mr. MacVeagh's Department he
was led into an error which has resulted in advan-
| tage TO somebody. 1t is not surprising that MIR.
MacVeagh should make hasty retreat before the
/ explosion comes.-NCfD York Sun.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Interviewing Lornc.

The other day the Marquis of Lorne got
into train, about twenty miles from Manitoba,
while returning to that town from n hunting trip.
The English sportsman had been roughing 1t pretty
severely, and as he sank into a seat beside very
aesthetic young lady from Boston he looked as be-
grimed and weather beaten a trapper as ever
brought his peltrles into the settlements.
Don't you find too utterly passionful sympa-
thy with natures most inoarnatc aspirations among
the sky-topping mountains and the dim aisles Of
the horizon touching forests, my good man2" said
the disciple OF the willowy Wilde.
"oh, yes! yesl" replied the apparent backwoods.
man: and am also frequently drawn into an ex-
altotion Of rapt soulfulness and beatinc incande-
scent iniinity abstract contiguity when my horse
stumbles and have to tack up windard of herd
of buffalo, with some old boss bison prodding me
abaft the whcelhouse every jump"
Indeedl" said the young aesthetic, much sur
prlsed. had no idea the lower classes ever felt
like that."--4fSthetic In Every Day LIE.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
no7 Pennsylvania Avenue,

VISITORS, independently OF
any intention to purchase, are in-
vited to the establishment of
MIR. THEODORE B. STARR,
No. COG Fifth avenue, Madison
Square, between 25th and 26th
streets, New York. Tho sales-
rooms occupy three floors. The
first exhibits every variety Of
Solid SiIvcrware of unique designs,
Foreign and American Watches,
&c. The second comprises one Of
the most extensive and complete
stocks i'm this country Of Diamond
Jewclry, of original designs, finest
Solitaire, and critically matched
Diamonds, rare Pearls, Rubies,
Emcralds, Sapphircs, Catscycs,
and other precious stones, Gold
Jcwclry, in novel designs, mt close
prices. In the third is displayeda
choice collection of Patent Key
lcss-Winding French Clocks (cOn-
trollcd by this hOusc), artistic
Bronzes, MantcI Sets, Candel-
abras, &C., and decorative POr-
celaine of the Royal Worcester,
Minton, and other favorite wares,
in Vases, Plaques, Jardiniercs,
&c. nossm
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Rare CuIchuw.

A young lady from one of the normal
schools in Boston was recently engaged by n resi-
dent Of this city TO teach two little bright ones
their primer lessons. She wore "beauteous"
glasses and looked lovingly at the little ones.
"Come here, my little dariings.:. Do you know
am to impart the necessary information TO fit you
for your mature years7"
"Yeth," lithped the smalletht one, while the
other stared
"Well, now. darlings, If you will produce your
primer will see to what proficiency you have at
tanned. Can you tell mo what that letter is2"
Il don't know"
"Don't you, dear7 Well, now. listen to me, and
will indicate in lucid manner the formula by
which you will never fail to recognize It, 1t is the
first letter of the alphabet In most of the known
languages. 1t is naturally the first letter because
1t represents the first or most inantile of sounds
that uttered by the mere opening the mouth with
out restraint 10 fix 1t thoroughly remember that
1t is pyramidal in form, the angle at the top being
more less acute and cross bar bisecting II in
line parallel with the base"
"A.a-b" said both, wonderingly.
"Yes, dears; and now we will 60 and walk.
Exercise Is most beneficial"
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Hrorton's Estate.

Mr.. John p. Morton, wealthy and be-
nevolent citizen of Louisville, KY, proceeded on
the lst instant TO administer upon his own estate.
On that day the cornerstone was laid by Bishop
Dudley of the Church Home and InGrmary, sll-
perb edifce, for which Mr.. Morton gave 100000
the largest sum, II is said, ever given by South.
ern man for such an institution In the South
The idea originated with Mr.. Morton
twenty years ago, but came near being
brought to naught by the lookup of the
funds in the Short Line Railroad Fortunately,
the recent sale of that road and the recovery of the
funds have enabled Mr. Morton to carry at once
his original plan into effect. While the institution
Is to be under the auspices of the Episcopal
Church, its benefits are to be open to members of
other denominations.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Democratic Tales,

Tales to the effect that leading Demo-
Gratis" will do thus and so to give the Republicans
the organization of the House of Representatives
are decidedly Bshy. Something Of the same sort
went abroad about the Senate presidency. ono
report was that on the way back TO Washington
from Garheld's funeral q compromise was fixed
up, aud representative" and liberal" Demo-
Gratis agreed TO vote for n Republican TO sustain
the verdict OF the last presidential election aud
stave oil an unseemly squabble in the shadow OF
the tomb. The country very soon learned how
little II all amounted to. The pretended com
promise proved as hollow rs the bogus interview
published by an up-country paper about the same
time, in which Senator Beck was made to say that
he would vote for Senator Anthony for President
pro TEN. So when 1t is announced that Repre-
sentative Manning said tonight that he wanted
the Republicans to take the organization of the
House because the responsibility goes with II" a
good. sized lump of salt Is needed. The reputcd
declaration is wisdom from the Democratic party
point of view, but there are grave doubts whether
any Democrat is wise enough to admit it, still less
TO act up TO it-Giobe- Democrat
National Republican., 1881-11-23

II is told of the Roman Emperor Au-
gustus that he was once at banquet given by
one OF his chief mobiles, when n slave waiting on
the table dropped and broke u costly crystal vase.
The uncomfortable terror Of the man. and of mis-
fellow.slayes as well, seemed so much greater
than the occasion required that The Emperor in.
quired into the cause. And then came out the
fact that the master, II prototype of Mrs. Stoves
Legree had given u standing order that any slave
who should commit this ofense, even by accl-
dent, should be cut TO pieces and thrown to tho
fishes in the pond. The Emperor rose from the
table, aud, having shivered with n staff every vase
In tho dining. hall. said to their owner: BE It
known to you, monster, that one human life is
worth ten thousand vases"
National Republican., 1881-11-23
"Tnr.rueeI" In nu,,ernu,.

The Reidsville IN. C) Times says: at
was North Carolinian at last who weeded the
row at Yorktown. There he stood as sentinel, In
his butternut clothing, with orders to let no one
pass without giving the counersign. One fellow
approached and sought to pass, but the tar.hcel
came down with his bayonet and demanded the
conntersign. The fellow banded out two OF three
old countersigps, but they would not do. and then
he showed fight and said to the heel he be
burned II he didn't pass anyway. Then showed
the grit in the old tar Slate The sentinel threw
down his gun and began 10 shuck his coat, saying
as he did so; lwont shoot you, nor won't stick
you but you ainer passin' here without me TO
whip aud at him he went with his fists clenched
and in his shirt sleeves and the stranger retired
In good order Who was hep
National Republican., 1881-11-23
THE cAMP-rIRE.

Just twenty yearsi how short 1t seems.
As we recall the day
We crossed Poiomac's placid stream,
All eager for the fray.
Our hearts were stout. our limbs were strong.
Our flag we proudly bore
Loud rang the chorus to our song,
Repeated DER and Ger.
Far stretched the circlins lire Of camps;
The cnmp-nres brightly cleaned;
Little we recked OF dews and daInpsi
or death we never dreamed.
whate'er ofduty or ofdrlll
II was our lot to shnro
We met with hearty, cheerful will.
Ready to do aud dare.
And when for forage or scout
We got chance to 60,
Each one was tager to get out,
Perchance to meet the foe,
But years Of weary toll ard strife.
with battles lost aud won,
Soon taught us that n soldiers lie
Was anything but fun.
But as tonight we gather round
our campfire, as o. yore,
While tale and song and jest resound
We're boys" again once more.
But listen TO the roll.call, meni
How many absent namesi
How few are Present." Now and then
We realize the change.
Accounted forl", Dyes, we know
Where each brave comrnde lies;
Some under mounds now white with snow.
Others meath Southern skies.
Absent, but not forgotten; still
We hold them In our hearts.
Their gallant deeds, their prompt goodwill,
Ready TO do their parts.
We seem to feel their presence now
Those dear old comrades brave
As here we register our vow
Our flag, cur land TO save.
Our flag in life they bore with pride.
And daun,less met the foe,
Our land, for which they fought and died.
No foem ans tread shall knowi
Though we are grny and growlngold.
Our memories recall
The forms Of those, our comrades bold,
just as we saw them fall.
Ever to us they will remain
The Boys" we kuew of yore;
Soon We shall meet with them again
Opoh tne iiirtner bhOfe.
And when our comrades gather round
With greetings In their eyes,
To question us, may we be found
Ready with our replies;
Prompt TO report that We have done
our duty TO the dead
That widowed wife and orphaned son
Were duly clothed and fed
That DER the land our dear old flag.
With stars undilnmed and bright.
In triumph waves-the traitor rag
Is banlshed out of sight;
That Mt the polls we all have done
Our duty as we ought;
And since the fight was lost and won
Have voted as we shot.
u TIC Republican by Fronk Bell. Read at n
vlpdrc of Lincoln Post, No. ., Thursday night. III
tdnt
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Defining Route. of rn..cnger. s,cnmcr..

Secretary Folger has issued circular
to the supervising and locnl inspectors Of steam
vessels. instrucling them that, in addition to nam
ing the routes upon which steamers are respect
lively employed-if running upon regular routes
they will in future inerline upon all certificates of
inspection of passenger steamers issued by them
tho legal designation of the waters upon which
such vessels may be nnviGatcd MS ocean. lake bay
sound (sections fiSS, il90 Revised StatnteS), or
river (scction diSl Revised Stntutes) us the case
may be: and In every instance they win require
the equipments provided by the sections of law
quoted above and the rules and regulations OF the
board of supervising inspectors, according TO the
character OF the waters In which the vessel may
be emDlOycd,
National Republican., 1881-11-23
AN UNEXPECTED Rise.

stood on the porch nj evening
When the sun went silently down,
And the June-bug bright In the starry night
Flew merrlly through the town.
oh, sweet we're the gentle zephyrs
That blew from the balny ,sOulh.
And red were the lips, and sweet the sips
That took from tho pretty mouth.
Her tiny waist was enclrcled
By my arm so strong and truei
Said 1, "WhOse ducky re YOU ove7
"Yours, she muTmured, "ar1 whose are you :"
oh, the haiiowed hours OF that EVENING"
Oh, the cruel caprice OF Fatel
Her father. unkind, came up from behind
And fred me over the gate.
--CnarLeu HiILas.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
The Terrub,. mn,,ou.,s Ds..rp,.

Mr.. Robert Il. Steele, u well-knownmer-
chant of Richmond. Va, and who was conspicu-
Gus in his advocacy of the Daniel ticket, is in Co.
lumbla on business. In u casual conversation
with Register reporter yesterday morning
he expressed the opinion, founded upon what
he had heard In Richmond, that cmissarlcs will
be scnt lrom virginia 10 south Carolina before
party In that State He says there Is doubt that
Mahonc aims to be the ruler not only In Virginia.
but of the entire South, aud will use amy means to
accomplish his end. Mr.. Steele gave US much
valuable information concerning political matters,
but, beyond what we have given above, he docs
not wish II published ut present.-LOlumbid Is. C)
Re1iSteI. NOrcubeT lg
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Inyol,ing mc lac sIla. NeIl.en

In the Court Of Queens Bench, London, ON Mon
day Admiral Gyn was examined IN the libel case
Of Clement Scott against Mr.. Sampson. ofthe Referee
a Sunday sporting paper, which published an article
implying that Mr. Scott who Is dramatic critic had
extorled E5OO from Admiral Glyn by threatening TO
publish relations concerning the late Miss Nelson.
Admiral GYMS evidence to-day was favorable 10 the
plaintiff He said that the conversation which he
had with Mr.. Scott subsequent TO Miss Nelson's
death had no reference TO her whatever He had adj
Vanced Mr.. Scott EjOJ. but merely as business in-
Veslment In the Theatre, monthly publication. The
rngp txaS adiDuFupd.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
Solid Integrity.

The firm of Hood, Bombright & Co., of
Philadelphia, failed in 1863 ana paid seventy five
cents on a dollar They began business again and
prospercd. few days since they sent to the old
creditors. some 100 In number. u circular thanking
them for the courtesy with which they had been
treated and inClOsnga check for the balance due
as if there had been no failure. Over 100000 was
devoted to the wlping ont OF the "old score" The
unusual act win be surely appreciated.
National Republican., 1881-11-23
The American PIunger,

Mr.. Walton, before sailing for New
York, indignantly denied the insinuations made
by some of the sporting journals that he had
bribed Jockeys and trainers. He said that he had
simply followed u regular system, the chief secret
OF (which was the backing Of American horses.
His total gains this season are said TO amount to
f6T 600. Mr.. Walton thinks the American climate
is better suited to the breeding rearing Of race
horses than the English and he promises TO return
next year with bigger bag TO hold his Winnings.