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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
What is a Cold!

lrHoLu 1Le Topuldr science MODthIy.l
 To enjoy life, one must be in good health :; and to remain free from disease is the desire of all. Yet there are some ailments which do not interfere very much with the pleasure of life, and therefore are not dreaded in conse- quence-nay, more, they are frequently treated with neglect, although in many in stances they are the precursors of more seri- ous disorders, which may in not few cases have a fatal termination How often, to the usual greetings which one friend exchanges with another is the reply given, "Very we'll thank you. except little cold" little cold, and yet how signi- fcant this may bel In how many cases do we find little cold' resemble a little seed, which may sooner or later develop into a mighty tree! A little cold neglected may, and frequently does, prove itself to be a thing not to be trifled with. Let me, then, pray my readers to remember that small be- ginnings in not few instances have big end ings, and this especially where disease exists. Let us, then, consider what is common cold. In the first place, we must be para doxical, and affirm that it is not cold at all. It is rather heat if may so express myself that is, it is 8 form of fever but. of course, of a very mild type when it is un- complicated by other diseases. It is certainly in the majority of instances due to the effects of cold playing upon some portion of the body, and reacting upon the mucous mem- brane through the intervention of the ner- vous apparatus. What is called cold, then, is in reality fever; and, though in the ma jority of instances it is of such trivial na- ture as to necessitate few precautions being taken during it's attack, yet in some cases it runs most acute course, and may be fol- lowed by great prostration. Even when the premonitory symptoms of Q cold are develop ing themselves, when, for example, what medical man calls rigor, or, as it is popular 1acYf tad Chr I5 alt hnt1 would naturally suppose that the animal tem- perature is below par, it is at that very mo- ment higher than the normal, thus showing the onset of fever.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
Price Four Cents.

and to effect this we must begin at the ver,, commencement. Now the beginning of all those lies which have ground down this m ,r World in slavery is God. f ''Tear out of your hearts the belief in the existence of God; for as long as an atom of that silly superstition remains in your minds. you will never know what freedom is When you have got rid of the belief in the priest begotten God, and when, moreover, YOU are convinced that your existence and that of the surrounding world is due to the copplom eratlon of atoms, in accordance with the laws of gravity and attraction, then. and then only, you will have accomplished the
 nrst step toward liberty, and you will ex- perience less difficulty in riddine your minds of that second lie which tyranny has invented Ihe first lie Is God the second lie is right Might invented the fiction of riobt in
 order to secure and strengthen her reign. Might, my friends, forms the sole croundwork or soclety. Might makes and unmakes laws. and that might should be in the hands of the
 majority. Once penetrated with a clear con
 vlctlon of your own 4might, you will be able
 to destroy this mere notion of right. And
 when you have freed your minds from the
 fear of God, and from that childish respect
 for the fiction of right, then all the remain
 ing chains which bind you, and which are
 caned science, civilization, property, mar
 rage, morality and justice will snap asunder
 nke threads Let your own happiness be
 your only law.
 .bnt, In order to get this law recognized,
 and to bring about the proper relations
 which should exist between the majority and
 minority of mankind, you must destroy
 everything which exists in the shape of State
 or social organizations.
 Our first work must be destruction and
 annihiiation of everything as it now exists.
 You must accustom yourself to destrov eVerythlng-the good with the bad For if an atom of this old world remains. the new will never be created Take heed that no ark be allowed to rescue any atom of this old world which we consecrate to destrnc- tion."
 The fendish character of Nihilism can readily be accounted for by such a creed. The enormity of this particular crime is seen further in the man himself who has fall en as it's victim. Alexander was crowned Emperor September 7th, 1856 His reipn was signalled by many reforms; in respect to the greater freedom of the press; by the revival in trade and commerce; by the in- troduction of the railroad system. and by the amnesty of political offenders The great event. however, of his reign in this di- rectlon was the emancipation of serfs, of to the soil, and owed service to its owners. He rose at once to be the idol of his people, To the nobles, however, he became, in a corresponding degree, obnoxious He was regarded as having abridged their rights and diminished their power. And then came this utterly destructive and goddess system of Nlhilism; system begotten and brought forth by German philosophy. It is the same system which, in one form or another, is lev cling it's blows at all government and all re- ligion among all the nations of the earth.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
COMMUNICATIONS.
How to Cook Oatmeal.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Your correspondent HI. H., who gave ID your Mondays issue recipe "How to Cook Oatmeal here tries again, having seen lady friend who says she has found the better way''-the better way to cook oatmeal lnas- much as it avoids the labor of stirring. Therefore we will call it the calm method. Here it is: One cup of oatmeal and one tea spoonful of salt put in pint of cold water in 8 covered vessel, say tin pail or bean pot. Immerse the pail or pot in a kettle of boiling water. Cook one hour and don't stir it. Then it will pour out like rice nicely cooked, each grain preserving to the eye it's inde- pendence and integrity and contributing it's share of nourishment to the inner man or woman whichever it may be. We reiterate- "Our best oatmeal comes from Canada" "
 H H.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
Bargains i'm CarrIages :!

"AG0Nss Beach Wagons, Phatons, Top Carria- NV ges, Shifting Top, Patent Wheels, new and sec- ndhand Tho cheapest and best place in the city to purchase anything tn the above line is at the raan- actory of DsT0BfN, 104 Rowe street. N B-Re- airing of all kna prom pity attended to and at low sst rateA oaEziageS and Wascns stoEsd and sold on 0nmission. aa18
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
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Alabastine !!

For finishing Walls and Ceilings sthe most valuable material kno It is far superior to Kalaoine and more economical It is valuable discovery, its merits a wall finish are unequaled It is the only natural and durable hnish for Walls. It will pay you to send for sample card and testimonials to SeSley BrOs., 3% Burlfng Slip, N. Y. City. TARD COLLECTORS-50 handsome doral
 chromo and gilt cards all different. for 12c. plain; or 15c. with advertisenent also sets large hand some advertising cards for 1bc.
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A notable example of the manner in which political honors are sometimes dispensed in this country comes from Schuyll1n county, Pennsylvania, where in school district con-
 trolled by six directors four of the number
 are unable to write their names It is a
 Democratic district.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

Several of the European nations are adding to their navies, as well as buying big guns. At the present moment England has eight ironclads either on the stocks or launched and being fitted for sea, namely: The In flexible, LAOS tons; the Ajax and the Agamemnon, each of s,492 tons; the Colos- sus and the Majestic, each of g, 15o tons i; the Conqueror and the Gollingwood, each of 6,2OO tons and the PoIyphemus, an ar mored ram of 2.640 tons, while two armored cruisers, each of over 1000 tons. are about to be begun. France has twelve ironclads either on the stocks or being completed for sea, and four more are to be begun at once. Italy has three ironelads building or com pleting for sea, while another armored ship of 12, coo tons is to be taken in hand this
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
Crazsd By Her Huaband's Death.
STARTLING SCENE IN A GRAVEYARD. IFrom the Lexington LKy.l lObserver.l

STARTLING SCENE IN GRAVEYARD. [From the Lexington tKy.)observerl
 | A few evenings ago gentleman of Somer- l set was returning home from ride in the
 country, when, on passing a graveyard his horse became scared at whitelooking ob- | ject among the graves. Dismounting and 1 tying his horse, he opened the gate and l started on a voyage of discovery toward the 1 cause of his horse's fright, which turned l out to be a woman sitting by the side 1 of grave with corpse in her arms. Re l tracing h1s steps, the gentleman remounted and soon raised the alarm Returning in a short time with couple of the citizens, the
 woman was found still sitting on the damp ground. at the mouth of the grave, singing low lullaby, and supporting the head of the dead man on her bosom The men recog-
 nized her immediately as the daughter of a | neighbor On the approach of the party she
 raised her hand and motioned them to be
 quiet, and said, "John was sleeping and not to wake him" and when the men attempted to move her from the loathsome place, she exclaimed in the most heartrending and piteous manner to be left alone, ''that John would get cold out in the dark; that he was sleeping now, but would awake in a short time and talk to her.n The young lady is @ daughter of James Braddon. She is a beau
 full aad intelligent young lady, and was
 married ten days ago to young man of this county by the name of Hinds, who fell a victim to consumption 8 week after the we'd
 ding. The young lady was very deeply affected by the loss of her young husband
 and it was feared that mental Arrangement
 would be the result of her suffering. The
 crisis came at last. She escaped from her
 room, ,and stealing across the fields she en-
 tered the graveyard, and managed by some
 means to disinter the body of her husband.
 The election in Hartford Monday resulted
 as follows: For City Clerk, John E. Hig-
 gins, Cd. 3,130; Joseph S. Wright, (r.) E. 21s. For City Treasurer, Roderick w. Farm CT, (d) 2,544; Charles c. Strong, (r.) 2,S49. For Auditor, John F. Peters, (d3 2,S62
 Ezra Clark, (r) 2,517 For City Marshal,
 Thomas Langdon, (r.) 2,725; Peter Cosgrove | (d) 2,641. The Republicans have majority
 of in the Board of Aldermen and in the
 Board of Councilmen.
 In Bridgeport, Monday, light vote was
 polled, the election being the quietest for
 W. H. Stevenson. Cd. 1,45o; John L. Wes-
 sells, (r.l 2,5O3. For City Clerk, Bernard
 Keating, (d) 2,O6s; George ". Keeler. (r.) 2,014. For Collector, Richard Sewsl, (d.)
 1,794; Benjamin K. Mills, 2,222. Two Re-
 publican and one Democratic selectma=
 were chosen.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

The Society for the Prevention of Street Accidents now organized and at work in New York city gives promise of usefulness, for it has men of the right kind and money behind it: Among it's aims are to make loans or do- nations to persons injured by street accidents who stand in need of it, to prosecute offend CTS and to compel drivers to have lights op their carriages at night and controlling brakes.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

They have vinegar inspector in Boston and he has just made his annual report. He states that nearly 5000, 900 gallons of vinegar are annually sold and used in Boston. He examined 1,5OO samples and found that not more than ten per cent. were pure cider vine- gar of full strength and good quality. Quite large number were half-made cider vinegar, kept sufficiently long to have the vinegar flavor, and foreign acid or alcohol vinegar added to make up the desired strength. He is of the opinion that fully one-half the vine gar sold, including that used for pickling, etc, has no trace of the apple in it whatever. Those who know what real cider vinegar is and how hard it is to get it in cities will not be inclined to dispute him.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

The married people of Europe don't seem to agree with each other much better than those of this country. Statistics recently presented to the Societe d'Eeonomie Poli- tique of France showed that in the four years between 1s40 and 1914, inclusive, the num- Der of divorees in Holland had been one for every s3,6O5 inhabitants; in Belgium, one for every 19G, ,502; and in France, one for every 47,332 Comparing these proportions after an interval of thirty three years, we find that the figures are: In Holland, one for every 25, ,449 inhabitants in Belgium, one for 43,097; and in France, one for every 15,61O. The formula of proceeding in France is chased under the head of ''separa- tion, but is practically divorce.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

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Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

year. Russia has only one armored cruiser in course of construction at the present mo- ment, while Austria is not building any iron clad, but is completing the Tegetthoff, of 1890 tons Of the smaller maritime powers, Denmark is building an armored torpedo ship, while Holland, Norway and Sweden have no ironclads on the stocks.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
What Nihflisi,l Is.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 It is frequently asked, What is Nlhlllsm Few in this community have correct idea of the nature, aim and origin of this nefarious movement The following extract from the pen of the Rev. N. s. Nicholson, D. D., for merly of this city and now editor of the Gsardian in New York, gives ssuccinct and reliable answer to this question. He says:
 To learn what Nihilism is and how it has become such a diabolical element in Russia, we have the following bit of history:
 A Russian nobleman, Michael Bakunin born in 1874, entered upon life,,a lieutenant in the Russian army. Firing of this, he retired to his estates, near Moscow, to devote him. self to the study of the German philosophy of Hegel Completely captivated by this system, he soon went to Germany, in order to become intimately acquainted with Hegel's disciples. Here. at the age of twenty eight, he was philosopher in full standing.
 Ten years previous to his death, however, he delivered an elaborate speech to the Con- gress of the International at Berne, which, although rejected by the International, be- came the gospel faith of the Nihilists, and was incorporated in the Catechism of Revolu- tion, which has been printed in enormous numbers, and penetrated to nearly every palace and hut in Russia, despite the Gen. a0Ya
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06
No. 161 Chapel Street.
 Elliott House Block,

Has the pleasure of announcing that she is making extensive preparations for a Gran Open- imz, on which occasion will exhibit the largest and most elegant selection of Millinery ever seen in Hats Bonnets etc., direct from Paris and New York. Due notice will be given in the papers when the open- ing occurs With increased facilities for conducting the business having just secured the services of designer from Madame Hartleys. of New York city, and otlier auxiliaries she confidently expects to please all who favor her with their patronage.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-04-06

The principles of this philosophy of nega- ton may be gathered from the following ex- tracts
 eThis gospel admits of no half measures and hesitations. The old world must be destroyed and replaced by a new one. The lie must be stamped out and give way to truth It is our mission to destroy the lie,
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-09-10
A Remarkable Suicide.

Three or four years ago j. I. Burke
wooed and won Miss Ella Thomas,
the daughter of thens prominent
merchant Of Des Arc, Ark, and whose
brother was a prominent lawyer and
mem Der of the Legislature from Pine
Bluff. Burke subsequently became
citizen of Little Rock. Three months
ago he left his wife and three-year
old boy and an lS-mOnths old daughter
and went to Dallas, Texas, to seek
employment. Failing to do any bet
ter he accepted a place as driver of a
horse-car, and from thence driited
into low associates around LOeb's
dance-house and bar-room. Losing
his place on the street-car line, he be-
came "a masher of glasses that drunk
ards use" The place being infested
bv handsome women who hand
beer and perform antics upon the
stage for the amusement of the rough
characters who go there to kill time
and spend their few dollars, Burke
took up" with one of them calling
herself "Mrs Carter" He transferred
her to the National Hotel, registering
as man and wife. As such they lived
together until few days ago, when a
neatly-dressed. modest. very ladv-like
little woman, with two children, ar
rived at the hotel and inquired Of the
clerk if Mr.. j. L. Burke was in. She
was answered in the affirmative,
shown into the parlor and a message
sent to his room that a lady awaited
him in the parlOr, no name being
given. Burke at once came down and
was greeted enthusiastically by his
innocent children and toldiy by his
injured wife. He tried to smooth the
matterOver and expelled the wanton
from his room and the hotel, but the
wife brooded over the wrongs until
Yesterday, when she took. the children
to her chamber, locked the door,
rocked them to sleep, kissed them an
eternal farewell, and then swallowed
two ounces of laudanum. Lying
down and clasping her babes to her
bosom, she went to that sleep which
awakes on ''the echoless shore
This was 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
At 6 her faithless husband tried the
uOOI. anu HhuluS II lOChCu PlOCuiNi q
adder, and looking through the tram
som saw his wife lying pale upon the
bed and his children playing upon
the floor, not knowing but that their
mother was in peaceful slumber. The
rest of the story is already told. The
little boy unlocked the door, the real
situation soon understood, doctors
summoned and soon after death sum-
moning the soul Of the unhappy
woman. But the body was not COLI
before the brazen harlot, Carter, APP
peared at the hotel and inquired af-
fectionately after her darling Hub
by" aud was answered by per-
emptOry order by the proprietor to
leave the house and come no more.
Such is the familiar chapter, only
read again, and which has been en-
acted from time immemOriaL The
broken hearted wife has gone to
the hopeless grave Of the suicide, her
children are left motherless, and her
husband to his wine cup and con-
science.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-09-10
MISSISSIPPI.

Chas. Aaron, worthy cOlOred
man, was assassinated at Vicksburg..
No clue to the assassin.
Caterpillars have caused great
damage to the cotton crop III the
vicinity of Columbus. The crop will
be short one.
In Union, Columbia and Ouachita
counties, owing to the severe drOuth,
the cotton crop is failure. The
acreage is about the same as last year.
The Levee Commissioners of the
State have sold to the Memphis,
Vicllsburg and Ship Island railroad
100000 acres of land lying alOsg the
line of the road. This will add about
$4,000 annually to the revenue of the
State, as tie land will infuture be
subject to taxation.
Advices from Claiborne county say
that ''the farmers of this section will
need Just about twice as much as they
will realize for their cotton in order
to be able to get brcad-stuffs and feed
for man and beast during the next year.
Not over one-third of corn crop will
be made in this county"
j. H. Breveton, known as Jack
Breveton, who killed young John
Dent about two years ago, at Vicks-
burg, was shot and fatally wounded
at that place on Wednesday last. He
was under the influence Of liquor and
deticd the police, when they attempted
to arrest him. He drew his pistol and
fired several shots, when some one
fired the shot that wounded him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-09-10
-Condensed Cotton REPORTS.

From extensive reports in the New
Orleans Democrat, from many of the
cotton-grO wing States, we condense
the following:
The crops i'll Texas viii, it would
seem, fully equal an average crop, the
quality being good and picking going
on well.
In Mississippi the prospect is not
so good. The average will be consid-
erably less than last year, though in
some parts of the State. especially on a
large part of the bottom lands, the
yield will be good, and greatly in
creases tire general average, and brings
it up to at least three-fourths of last
years crop.
From Alabama reports are, for the
most part, very good. 1t would seem,
that all things considered, the crops
will about reach an average.
In some parts of Georgia the reports
are gloomy, but in others they indi-
cate fair yield. We should judge
tie crop viii fall but little short OF an
average for the last several years. The
quality is generally good, and i'll all
sections picking is going on with
rapidity. Good rains have fallen IN
most parts of the cotton belt within
the lost week or less.
Reports from Florida are favorable,
Indicating prospect of fair yield.
Louisiana has suffered in common
with other sections from continued
drouth. The cotton crop in that sec
ton will fall far below the average
crop for the same section.
While the corn cropiszshort in most
places. vet in others it is thought the
Weld will be sufficient for home con-
sumption.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-09-10
ASHINGTtDN.

The Secretary of the Treasury will soon
issue acircuIarie letter in response to an ap-
peal from the banks to check the growing
practice Of clipping and punching silver
coin for dishonest purposes. He will say
that government officers may refuse to re-
ceive mutilated coin when unfit for circu-
Iation. and that it will be bought at the
minis BY weight as bullion. He Will also
call attention to the penalty Of fine and inn
prisonment for mutilating coin.
In order to make prompt payment for for
eign gold bnllE'n, the influx of which has
commenced fhe treasury department has
increased the bullion fund of the New York
assay office by the transfer Of S20,O0O,e0o in
gold coin. 1t is estimated that there is now
on the way from Europe about eight or ten
million dollars in foreign gold coin and bull
lion which wifl.arrive IN New York in the
course of the next ten days, which will be
followed by bther large shipments. This
bullion. upon its arrival at New York, is
taken direct from the vessel to the assay
office, where it is melted, and as soon as its
value is determined by the assay the depos-
itor is paid in gold coin without delay,
which is quite an important matter in the
presentstate of the money market. mil
lion and quarter in foreign gold bullion
arrived at New York few days ago and was
deposited at the assay office.