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Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
STRANGE IF TRUE.

After strict cross-e examination it was found that the old bachelor did not call the thin female "a flat, termagant woman, but he gave her the retort courteous in these words: 'You fatter me, gaunt woman" /" The court cautioned him, however, to speak more slowly and distinctly in the future Hackens0ck Rep16Iican.
 An exchange innocently speaks of ''the bustle' in Vassar college on the day the fall term commenced. Girls will be girls, and it may be taken for granted that there is al- ways more hustle in Vassar than can be seen in any boys college-albeit the boy has the reputation of being the noisiest animal No7YEstOao7a Herad.
 A wild-eyed stranger suddenly appeared on Change, in Peoria, the other day, and toss ing his coat on the floor, spat on his hands, and f1ercely exclaimed: Gents, I'm after the duck that was out to Central Park with my wife last Sundayl'' And 23 married men and eight or nine of the boys suddenly dived un- der the tables, and shouted, Don't shoot !"
 A horse car conductor was before the court a few days ago, charged with assaulting his wife. It was shown in the evidence that he had struck her with his fist and knocked her down. He acknowledged the assault, but pleaded in attenuation that his calling had judge said it was all right as long as he con fined himself to punching the fair, but he would fine him for knocking down the fair. -Sonaer0ille Journal.
 One day Captain Lee was talking with Spotted Tail and others about honest people and the keeping of one's word. "There's no such thing as an honest man," said the captain, iokingly. "There used to be, how ever. In former times honest men always used to have bunch of hair growing in the palm of the right hand. I don't see but few punches in my hand" Spotted Tail stepped up to him, and shaking hands with him said: s'How! How! used to have a great big bunch of hair in the palm of my hand but it has all been worn off by shaking hands with the whites"
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Alfonso of Spain.

His Early Education and It's Influence
 on His Royal Character
 fGrenville Murray the Geneva Continental Times
 Alfonso Francis-of-Assisi Ferdinand Piu John Mary f-the-C Conception Gregory, and how many names more that royal youth has is possibly unknown to himself. The faith ful Almanach de Gotha wearies of the task of chronicling them and stops short at Gregory, resurning the others in an "&c." The poor boy must have had bad time of it while un- dergoing the usual course of preparation for the throne which is inflicted on heirs appar- ent. Professors tried to drill every human science and some nine or ten languages into the ehild's head. There was always an ex- cuse, as he dolefully observed, for making Spain must surely be able to address his Basque subjects in their native tongue. So a Basque dictionary and grammar and 8 Basque master made their appearance. Then a King should know the language of his near est neighbors; enter Portuguese professor, proud to explain the beauties of the Lusiad to his august pupil. As for French, it was fish, too, was pronounced Indispensable, Gibraltar being perpetual reminder of Eng lands existence The long connection be- tween Spain and Germany, as well as between Spain and Italy, naturally suggested some &C., quaintance with German and Italian as most useful, while the dead languages, especially Latin, could not wholly be neglected.
 That revolution of 1s6S,'' said Don AL fonso, ''gave me my first holiday" He was laughing, but it was fact. His mother had a little more time to look after her son, and was iudicious enough to see that he had been over-crammed Henceforth he was allowed to take things more easily, though never suf- fered to forget that in the course of events he would almost certainly enjoy his rights. On the 25th of June, 1870, Isabella II. abdi- cated in favor of the Prince, Whether this renunciation of possible power was sincere is another question. The Queen is fond of her children, but she doubtless considers herself filter to reign than child of 12 and certain Iy than any possible Regent She is even said to have declared to her intimate ac- quaintance that she did not consider abdica, tion an irrevocable step, and cited the exam pie of Philip V. in support of her views. That monarch, it will be remembered, abdi-
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

An Italian naturalist has been studying the eucalyptus tree, and finds it as valuable for destroying miasma as it has been claimed to
 be. It has extraordinary powers of absorp- tion, the trunk of full grown tree taking up ten times it's own weight of water from the soil in which it stands. This alone is often enough to purify fever district. the super fuous miasmia- breeding moisture in the earth being absorbed by the trees. Experi- ments with eucalyptus planting in miasmic regions have given surprising results. The vicinity of the Convent Delle Ire Fontane, near Rome, was one of the most pestilential spots in Italy, but monks sent there in 1868 to plant groves of these trees made it 8 healthful region within five years. On farm near the Algerian borders, where previously no human being could live for any length of time, 1,30O eucalyptus plants set in 1867 have enumerated every tendency to fever. Slm- liar experiments have been successful also ID Alsace and Lorraine. The home of the tree is in Australia and Tasmania. It composes in great measure the forests of Australia. In California all varieties of the tree are to be found. It is planted there chiefly on account of it's rapid growth, to obtain shade and woodland on some of the otherwise treeless plains. So quickly does the eucalyptus grow that plant three feet high set in the ground near Mentone in 1869 had attained in 1874 height of over fifty feet and 8 diameter of forty inches three feet from the ground.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

ssournal alrb Courier.
Friday Morning, Oct. 2, 1881.
SOMETHING DEFINITE.


 Some of those who are busy in advocating do not seem to know that the contract which gives the city the right to take the Water Company's property can be renewed. They are willing to admit that the city can make another contract with the company for water for city use, but they profess to believe that no contract can be made by which the city will have the right to buy the company's property. As this is 8 very important point we will make it so plain that even the way faring man need not longer err concerningit. From the present contract, which lies before us, we copy as follows:
 It is further mutually covenanted and agreed by and between said parties that said party of the second part (the city) shall have the right to purchase, at any time during the continuance of this contract, after ten years from the date of the same, all the franchises, property and assets of said company, of every name and description whatsoever, by paying to said company sum equal in amount to the capital stock of said company actually paid in by the stockholders and expended by said company in the construction of the works of said company, together with an in- terest of ten per cent. per annum on the sew eraI installments of said stock from the re- spective times when the same shall have been so paid in till the time of said purchase-less all dividends declared by said company. And said city shall thereupon assume the payment of all the bonds and other liabilities of said company.
 This is the part of the contract under which the city is now Investigating the ad- visibility of buying Following is the part of the contract under which the city can, if it chooses, renew the contract (not a part but the whole of it):
 It is further mutually covenanted and agreed by and between said parties that said party of the second part (the city) shall have terms to be fixed by committee to be ap- pointed by Judge of the Supreme Court of the State of Connecticut, upon the applica tion of said party of the second part, unless the terms of renewal can be agreed upon by said parties. Said committee shall consist of three persons, of whom one shall be an in different person who shall be neither resi- dent of sad city nor a stockholder of said company. One shall be both resident of said city and stockholder of said company, and one shall be resident of said city and not stoekholder of said company.
 What could be more explicit :? If those who are jealous in the matter without will cut this out and paste it in their hats it may be useful to them It will, at least, if they care to be correct in what they say about the Water question, prevent them from asserting that the city will neces- sarily lose it's right to take the Water Con- pany's property if it does not buy that prop erty this year.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
The Snake River Falls.

lCOIreSponQ6nce OI the On.ana (N9Dl Dee
 For two or three miles above Shoshone Falls the river flows through immense chasms, with walls on either side hundreds of feet high. The river is full of rapids for miles, the descent being so great. At the upper Shoshone Falls, known as Twin or Little Falls, the river is divided by an island and the two streams rush over the precipice and fall into the pool 175 feet below. As viewed from the bluffs, hundreds of feet above, the sight is grand, and from below there is still more to admire and to awe the visitor Some four or five miles down the river and we come to tue great falls where the entire river descends in one sheet 21O feet. We remember roaming around Nigga ra Falls the rapids and other places of inter est for several days once, and with all that there is to admire and excite our wonder, there is as much, if not more, to interest the visitor to this portion of Snake river. and should this place be connected by railway with the outside world this will be- come great resort for travellers. Some 30 or 40 miles further down stream is Solomon Falls, extending quite distance. The great est of these falls is only about 20 feet, but the forms and the great number of the falls and cascades make it very beautiful. But short distance above these falls is the most remarkable sight we have ever seen In the high bluffs along the river there issues num- erous great springs, the waters of which fall over the rocks and are lsshed to silvery streams and spray in their descent. The first of these pours over a cliff in semicircu- lar form and falls over POO feet. As seen from the opposite side of the river it is very beautiful Further down the river is a much grander sight. A stream of water equal to that of small river pours out of the bank and pours over the rocks in silvery streams of almost every conceivable shape and form, while the spaces between are lined with green moss and shrubs, so that it presents an appearance of an immense grotto. These falls cover space of over 100 feet in height and several hundred feet in width. Fur ther down the stream for over one mile other similar springs is sue; and each possesses it's own features of beauty. Where this vast body of water comes from is question that will probably never be solved. Lost river enters the Snake River valley at point up stream over 100 miles distant, and there sinks out of sight in the lava. Other streams along the western and northern border of this vast lava plain for distance of nearly 200 miles come in from the mountains and sink. These unit ed streams would probably furnish as much water as pours out of these springs, but no single one of these streams would supply any of the larger springs, so it is only specula- ton to assume that the source of supply comes from any particular stream.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
Church Going i'm Norway.

The older churches in Norway have droll, high -shouldered appearance, and almost all are large and roomy, reminding one of the great cold meeting houses which one sees on the New England hills, often far away from any houses. The likeness to the New England meeting house does not stop here, as indeed one is constantly reminded in this country of New England. As came near to the Mosjoen church, I passed or met wagon loads of country people making their way to it, and all about the building were standing carts and wagons, with the horses cropping the grass or tied to rails. Groups of men and women. and especially young men, were sitting in shady places, talking sedately and loafng seriously. The churchyard was live ly with people coming and going, and made my way into the church to see if that was empty. It was crowded with people in pews, while the main aisle had a row of boys and young men standing on one side, simi- lar one of girls on the other, and the bishop was coming smoothly down catechizing them. The only difference that could discover be- tween this and congregation of similar kind in country place in America was that there were more people here, and that going to church appeared to be vastly more lm- portant affair. It was a hot day in July, but the men were muffled with comforters and the women wore stout woolen gowns. They crowded into church and they pushed their way out, dog trotted about, and there was such buStI6 as showed eVeryDOQy to pc W1Qe awake A full rigged ship, five or six feet long, hung from the ceiling, and there were 8 few pictures of religious subjects upon the walls Another Sunday I was in Bergen, and went to Korskirke, a large but not the principal church there. Here, too, found a great crowd, ss indeed the streets were full of people going to church. The pews, how ever, were not all completely occupied, though the aisles were packed with throng that patiently elbowed it's way along The rights of pew-holders were very carefully guarded. The doors had heavy iron locks upon them, and the several seats in slip were proyided-with a label declaring their ownership. I saw people sitting with large door keys placed upon the rack in front of them; but whether these were pew keys or house keys did not learn. When service had been conducted for 8 few minutes the oc- cupants of the pews graciously invited in one or another from the aisle, and curious cus- tom seemed to prevail of filling the pews with just one too many. That one would stand for a while, when his next neigh bor would get up and give him his seat; so that if the sermon was long enough each might in turn stand and sit The singing was choral, from the entire congregation, and was praiseworthy for its heartiness but what impressed me most was the attention with which every one listened to the minis ter.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
NO. 127 GROWN STREET.
HECK ER'S
PERFECT BAKING. POWDER.
A FAIR TEST.

To the Editor of the Journal & Courier:
 Sir:EThe contract for supplying the United States government with seVenty-fve thousand (75, ,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 "RoyaI'' or the other cream tartar baking powders which 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.
 twill 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.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

MT. Benjamin Scott, chamberlain of the city of London and learned antiquarian, proposes, in letter to the Times, the restor- ation of the diary of Governor Bradford, which was stolen by British foot soldier from the Old South church during the siege of Boston, in the revolutionary war, and is now in the library of the Bishop of London. Mr. Scott proposes that this diary of the pro- ceedings of the Pilgrims, including the cele- brated compact signed in the cabin of the Mayfower, should be presented in the name of the Queen of the British nation to the United States, in token of the deep sympathy of England with America in her national sor- row, and Englands desire to forget the con- fict of century ago now attracting atten- ton at Yorktown. The document has been accessible to students of history, and it's con- tents are of course well known, but the origi- nal, if Hr. Scott's suggestion should be acted upon, would be highly prized, not only for it's antiquarian interest, but even more symbol and proof of the good will of the Eng fish people.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

Colonel Chesney in the Fo7tnightl.y Reoieao, after laying down the proposition that all wealth is derived from saving of food, and that therefore the we'll being of the world depends upon the proportion of the popula- tion to the supply of food. the greater the surplus of food the greater will be the means of saving, and the higher will be the standard of living, says: There are marked indics- tions at the present time that the production of food in North America IS now about to undergo 8 rapid and enormous expansion,
 far exceeding for the time what is required for the normal increase of the worlds popu- lation If this forecast be correct we are on the eve of sudden access of general pros perity, which, although not without it's incl dental evils among others tho depression of the English agricultural interests until the conditions of English agriculture modi- fed and become adapted to the new state of things, may have the effect of raising in marked degree the general standard of we'll being of the whole of Europe. It would seem, indeed, that we are about to witness the beginning of great economical revolu- tion, of kind wholly beneficial to mankind, when the rapid extension of the, cultivation of new soils on an enormous scale will stim- ulate in a degree never before witnessed the demand for all other kinds of produc- ton, and will put of the time of general
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

The board of education of Columbus, Ohio. has voted to sell the only ''colored" school building in the city. The purpose is to oblit- crate the color line in educating the young of the city. Many of the colored children go to the other schools now.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
GEO. V. KICKER & CO.,,
 POS Cherry St., N. Y.
MALT EXTRACT! !

Made in Berlin, Germany is the best nutritious digestive tonic, Strengthener for the debilitated pecially NURSING MOTHERS, and a sovereign remedy disorders of the Throat, Chest Lungs and Stomach and an eIcellent appetizer. < BEWARE OF INVITATIONS. The genuine import ed has the signature of " JOHANN HoFF" and his Agents for the U. S., M. E1sNER," 32O Race street. Philadelphia, on the neck of every bottle and the above trade mark the label
 For sale by E. A. Whittlesey. 22s Chapel street, E. 4. Gessner Co.,, 301 Chapel street.
 Johann Hof Malt Bon Bons for Coughs, Colds Sore Throat and Bronchial Irritations ee9 dsHIY
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

Baltimore's Oriole festival next week is to outdo in brilliancy anything hitherto at- tempted in that city. Over $2O, ,0oO has been spent upon the street pageant, and as much more by private citizens for decorations and illuminations. The festival continues three days, beginning Monday.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The registration of women voters in the city of Boston this year is only about fifty per cent of the registration of last year. This looks as if the women do not care as L uch about voting as some of them would rye us believe.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

The growth of the telegraph system in Japan has been rapid. It was introduced in 1871, and at the beginning of last year com prised 3,929 miles of line and 9, ,345 of wire During last year the total number of tele- grams reached 1,272, 756, of which about 96 per cent. were in Japanese. Including the
 five submarine cables the total receipts were e108, 1928, and the expenditures e1O1, ,674. It was the first year when the lines returned an excess of revenue Operators trained from among the youths of Japan in special school recently opened for that purpose During this year 227 were appointed to po- sitions and 77 still remain under tuition They are taught to write English and French. For twenty characters in the Japanese Ian guage, for a distance of 60 miles, the average rate is about sen, or 8 little less than ? cents. This is taking the entire line from Tokio to Nagasaki as basis But for short CT distances the rates are higher. From To- kio to Yokohama messages are transmitted for sen, or about A cents There are 112 offices open for general traffic, besides 70 others connected with the government, the railways, or the police. About $50 Morse in struments are used and 29 telephones.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-07

over-production of the only possible kind an over-production of man-into the indef- nite future"
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CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

At Rules held in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of Berkeley County on
the 9Th day of September, 1881
Daniel Mcdaniel,
VS. In Chdnce1y.
John P. Towson, The Bal timore and Ohio
Railroad Company, G. NJ. Riggs, John
Grozinger, John w. Conner, Il. A.
Blondel, j. Gassman, l. l.. Bender and
Lee NJ. Bender, partners trading as !. l..
Bender & Bro, and John s. Zoos.
The object of this suit and proceeding
is to enforce mechanics lien filed by the
complainant as sub-contractor against
the new freight building erected by John
P. Towson, contractor, for the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, the said
CO mpany having been properly notified of
said lien, and holding possession of funds
on said contract in accordance with said
notice of whish John p. Towson has had
rull notice.
And it appearing on affidavit filed In
this suit, that the said defendant, John p.
Towson, is a non resident OF this State, he
is hereby required to appear at the said
Clerks office on the Sd day of October,
1881, 1.-THE same being the next rule day
and do what is necessary to protect his
interests in this matter.
S. II. MARTIN, Clerk.
J. NELSON WIsNER, Atty for P'ffs.
September l0-4t
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CTATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,

AT Rules held in the Clerk. office of
Circuit Court of Berkeley County, on
the 9th day of September, 1851
R. Page Barr and Emma Barr,
VS..
PhGba Elizabeth Chapman, t t. Chap
man, G. T. Chapman. j. N. Chapman,
J. p. Chapman, Catharine Chapman,
Anna Myers and g. N. Myers.
The object of this suit is to have dover
assigned in End partition made of the real
estate OF which Joseph Chapman died
seized in the said county, to and among
his widow and heirs at law.
And it appearing on affidavit fled in
this suit, that the said defendant G.. T.
Chapman is a nonresident of this State,
he is hereby required to appear at The
said Clerk office, on the Sd day Of Oc-
tober, 1881, 1.-THE same being the next
Rule day., and do what is necessary to
protect his interests in this matter.
S. Ii. MARTIN, Clerk
FAULKNER & INGLEs, Atty for Plf.
September l0-4t.
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Town Property
FOR RENT AND SALE

A ) ATTORNEY for heirs of A. p.
"A Shaft, deceased, | am authoriz I'd
DWELLING on East Martin street
and the st re- rooms therein at reduced
rates until April |, 1881. The coal
yard west of said building is also offer
ed for rent lease or sale. Any of this
pro erty is very desirable.
j. NELSON WISNER,
aug27 Attorney.
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