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Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
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Travelling Experiences in the Cold South
 A Visit to Charleston, s. CA Nota-
 ble Ceremony in am EpiscOPal Church
 The Negro Question Business-Hovv
 Charleston Might be Improved.
 CHARLESTON, s. O., Feb. z.
 To the Editor Of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 One swallow does not make summer ; neither does one warm day make spring. Such has been our experience. Just one week ago you were informed of members of the North Carolina Legislature regaling them selves at Raleigh in the warmth of the eli mate upon the sidewalk in front of the Var boro Hotel. Next day it required four horses to draw the omnibus through the muddy streets to the depot. At Goldsboro huge grate fire to retire by kept up all night. In the morning southeaster was prevailing, and repetition of 8 Sunday spent in the same hotel a few years since was had. Two porters were secured and extemporized 8 chair carriage for the weaker one, and trans ported her through the mud to the cars for ride to Wilmington. Four hours de- tention in parlor car occurred, occasioned by the breaking down of a freight train in front. We were thankful we did not run in- to it and that the lightning train behind did not run into us but it was delightful ex- perience in comparison with nights watch ing for the morning in the Wilmington Hotel Although the grate fire telegraphed for was a good one, there were such cracks in the win dows and doors, with every outside door wide open, and the wind rushing through the verandahs, that it was utterly impossible to keep even comfortable. Fire had no effect. The mercury was 110. Such winter was never known and the houses are unprepared for such weather. A day and two nights suf- feed walk convinced the eye that it was impossible to live well in the city. The nut ton, the beef. the poultry, the pigs, etc., dis played in the market gave first class evidence of the impoEsibility for the landlords to gratify the needs of travellers, although the charges were three dollars g day, with frei
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
The Care Of the Ear.

Only the softest material and the gentlest pressure should be used in cleaning the ear. In recent clinical lecture Dr. Wilson gives, in popular form, some very useful and prac- tical information touching the removal of ear WAX If the ticking of 8 watch can be heard at distance of twenty eight inches the hearing is good. Each ear should be tested separately. Noises in the head, sometimes ringing frequently are due to hardened wax in the ear Sudden deafness is sometimes caused as follows: A small mass of wax, from i'll health or uncleanness, becomes hard A continued secretion of wax then blocks up the ear tube still more. An injudicious at- tempt is then made to remove the wax by in troducing, perhaps, match end, pinhead, or penholder, which, instead of removing, pushes downthe wax and packs it against the tympanum or by sudden draught or the act of swallowing the wax is suddenly pressed upon the membrane, and loss of hearing inn mediately ensues because the membrane can no longer vibrate The removal of the wax is in some cases. especially those of long standing, somewhat difficult; but with gentle treatment and patience may be finally accom- plished and the hearing fully restored. The best means for removing wax, when not bad ly compacted, are half drachm of sodium carbonate dissolved in an ounce of water, ap- piled lightly, by means of bit of absorbent cotton or sponge attached to a suitable handle. When the wax is much competed it may be softened by means of water, quite warm, and a syringe
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
AUTOMATIC. A

They had women doctors in Egypt over 5000 years ago. They used to bend over their patients, grooming, 'Let me kiss him for his mummy! All the Florida oranges have been de. 1 stroyed by frost. If they are the kind ot Florida oranges" the boys sell on the train, | we are most awfully glad of it.-B'ati79to'' Hdookeye.
 A very proper Boston girl who reads the Bible to the family Sunday nights read of 's William Dad, the Shuhite, referring to him as ssBildad' being considered too dread fully familiar Chicago Tribune. The habit of the American girls marrying Italian counts has slackened up little of late. life of following around hand organ and passing the tambourine for pen nies is not as attractive as formerly.-Turn- er's FGIls Reporter. 'eMy son is troubled with weakness in inquiries an anxious parent in Berca, c. Per- haps the shortest way would be to see the girl and ask her to sit on the other knee for awhile. Chicago Tribune. Do you really believe that an ass ever spoke to Balaam ?' queried D man who prid- ed himself on his intellect. Coleridge, to whom the question was put, reflected: My friend, I have no doubt whatever that the story is true. I have been spoken to ill the
  ing mind retired for meditation.
 Singular Coincidenee-Two comical look, ing characters met at the Galveston Union depot Said one: ssYou don't live here, do you ?'' ''No, I don't" sWhat singular CO., incidence I don't, either" Are you from Seguin ?' ''No, I am not" By thunder. another coincidence I'm not from Seguin either. D. -GalUestoaa Neeos. On Wednesday night about o'clock, says the Rochester Democrat, an inebriated man was observed holding himself up by means of a lamp post on prominent street. The lamp post had on it mail box, and the man had apparently stood there for some time. A reporter had occasion to pass the man, and remarked .5H Hello, there, what's t the mat, nat, five cents in the box here half an hour ago, and this car aint started yet"
 THE RAILROAD TRAIN AM PASSING THROUGH. One can hardly get the effect of the train of sweet music, welded to grotesque words, of the following song, without hearing Sam bo, for otherwise you cannot understand his subdued low note when he finds the world ssam getting out of view" But hear him Says the bl.ckbird to the crow. What makes them white folks love us soq
 Oh my. hallelujahi Hoeing corn it am my trade, Ever since that Adam was made.
 CHORUS. The railroad train am passing through, The world am getting out of view, Sisters days coming too,
 I'll get home by-an'by,
 By-an-b by, by-an' by by-an'by. Every star in the sky has number, Number one number two, number thres
 Good Lord, by-an'by,
 Good Lord, by an'-by. Bull frog dressed in soldier clothes,
 Oh my, hallelujsh Went out into the meadow to shoot some crows,
 Oh my, hallelu1sh /! Tho crovys sunelt powder and
 Oh my, hallelujah! Bull frog very mad that day,
 Oh my, hallsluishl Way down South of Cedar street,
 Oh my, hsllelujah There's where the darkies grow ten feet,
 Oh my ha1lelujah Goes to bed, but it ain't use,
 Oh my, hallelujah One leg out for the chicken to roost,
 Oh my hallelujah
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
Was anybody transported ?'
What 1t Costs to Live i'm China.


 master workman in any of the trades in China gets $3 per week, or $156 per annum. But the workmen only get half that remun- eration; $1. 50 per week or $78 per annum, | is the average rate, and it is not every work man who can obtain it. Youngsters or women get 50 cents per week or $26 per annum It will be observed that these are the wages paid in the higher walks of art and mechanics. There is only one class of op- eratiyes who are more handsomely rewarded. Gold and silver smiths do a little better. The silk reeler or spinner sometimes get from $1 to $2.O per day, because the silk has to be reeled of the cocoons in given time, and as consequence the work has to be prosecut- ed day and night. Consul Denny at Shang hai says that it costs 8 master workman $122 a year to live, including SIP for food, $38 for rent, and SIP for clothing A workman spends $45 for food, SIP for rent, and $8 for clothing, or $65 in all Mir. Denny adds: ''The master generally lives at the workshop, where he has perhaps two rooms besides place to cook in. The household furniture may be estimated at from $20 to $3O. The ordinary workman, if married, will share small house with friend and occupy one room, and have access to the kitchen. He may live with his parents, in which case his earnings go to the common fund. Under such circumstances, $10 or $15 will cover the value of the household furniture.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
DIR. s. W. FISKE

CIafrvoyant Physician and Magnetic
 Healer, Businesss and Test Medium, 0Rice-NO. 370 Chapel Street. New Haven,
 Conn.,,
 WAY HERE he can be consulted regularly every w month from the morning of the 10th until the 26th at p. n.
 All who need any counsel or treatment invited to call The Doctor has the gift to describe every pain and secret disease at sight, and with his yegeta able medicine and healing power combined Is enabled to cure all kinds of diseases in short time The Doctor has had thirty years experience healer and physician, thousands testify to the many astonishing cures he has performed. He makes speedy rapid in nearly every he under takes. All curable must yield to his mode of treatment The of the Doctor astonishes the most distinguished physicians He cures when all other treatments faf and the patient is restored to perfect health. The Doctor born with natural healing and curative power. His magnetic passes give power and strength to the diseased organs and with the immense numbers that flock to his rooms, scarcely one goes away who does not receive benefit. His prices for treatment and medicine are reasonable that rich ana poor alike be restored to health.
 The Doctor also gives valuable advice on business matters and all the affairs of life, both social and absent friends and great success in selecting lucky numbers Sittings robustness affairs CT examtna- ton of the sick $1 Communications by letter upon business health must contain $2 age, look ef hair and stamp. Address Lock Box 1253. Norwich Ce
 TAKE NOTICE.
 The Doctor will also be at the City Hotel, South Norwalk Feb. 27th and 28th, until p.
 USE DE- S. W. FISKE'S VALUABLE LINIAENT. in all of Rheumatism, Sprains, and all pains and aches It is quick and eectual. For sale by all Druegists. f7daw
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
He Spoke Truly.

A scotchman Who Uses Truth Rather than PoIiteness i'm His Speech. It was at table d'hote in Europe where Englishmen, Scotchmen and Americans from the northern states were present, that gen. tleman from the south repeatedly set forth the tyranny which the southern states were
 suffering, and especially denounced the ad- ministration of General Grant. At last bluff oldlScotchman, grown weary of his vaporings, thus addressed him: ''You are from the southern states of America?" s'Yes." s'And ye had civil war there 2' ''Yes." tAnd ye were an officer in the southern army?" s'Yes, was colonel of a regiment ?' ''And ye got licked?" ''Well, yes" ''Was anybody shot?" ''No" ''Was anybody transported ?'' "No" ''Weel, then-wha the de'il are ye grumb- ling about? If we had ye in England we would have hanged thousand of ye before ye could have appealed to the civil law, and we would have transported other thousands of ye to Australia, where ye owt to be now
 picking up stones."
 There was moments silence and then
 the whole company burst into roar oflaugh-
 ter and applause The colonel was squelch-
 ed, and nothing further was heard from
 him
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

The Illinois Supreme Court has had before
 it the question of higher education at the
 public expense in Q suit for an injunction tc
 restrain the expenditure of money for
 school in which German was taught. The
 suit appears to have been chiefly based or
 the ground that the State constitution limits
 the Legislature to the provision of Ia good
 common school education" at the public ex-
 pense, while the school code requires schools
 to furnish Ia good English education" One justice held that this worked practical pro- hibition of instruction in the modern lan- guages; but the rest of the csBrt holds that a stgood common school education" is a term referring to the studies in the schools and that these may be taught in any language. If a child is taught to read for instance, it is ap- parently receiving common school educa- tion," whether it is taught in German or English. A Common schooP is further de- fined as an institution 'tcontradistinguished from colleges and universities ;" while the re- quire1nent of an .tEnglish education' is held to be met when the greater part of the in- struction is given in English. although Ger man may be freely used' to impart collo- quial knowledge of the language.
 The Washington correspondent of the Boston Adrertiser thinks there is one ele- ment in the matter of Cabinet making under General Garfield which the second, third, fourth and ffth-rate statesmen, who are ap- plying for places and boring all their friends for certificates of fitness, are not bearing in mind. This element is ability and fitness to occupy Cabinet bench in each branch of Congress and expound and defend executive measures. The correspondent says: ''The bill giving Cabinet ministers seats in Con- gress is very likely to pass during General Garfeld's term. He is known to be in favor of it, and he will doubtless have this contin- gency in mind while selecting his Cabinet. It needs no second thought to see how com pletely this possibility shuts out about 8 dozen of those who regard themselves as likely to be invited to Cabinet positions. What a fine figure number of these gentle men would make standing before the Senate, or the House, for that matter, trying to answer the questions of the skilled and able men in Congress, or struggling to make mat ters of State policy plain to Congress and the country" If General Garfield does have this in mind while selecting his Cabinet it re- duces the available sspirants to a small num- har
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

demand for repeal of the law. As it is, persons who hold to various forms of inf delity including atheism, which makes their subscription to an oath or religious forms an empty ceremony, make no scruple about talk ing the oath, nor is there any scrutiny as to their theological tenets for the purpose of vitiating their evidence.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
An Interesting
 Account.

Dr. Kennedy's
 FAVORTTE REMEDY"
 MT. g. w. Hicks, of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess Co.,, N. r.. the of NIT. E. s. Hicks, whose may appeared In this journal in connection with article similar to this, was, like his father, afflicted with Stone in the Bladder, only that his case was serious than his fsthers. On the appearance of the disease the father advised the to write to Dr. David Kennedy, of Rondout, N. r., who. he said. would tell him what to do. Dr. Kennedy replied, suggesting the of S Kennedy's Favortte Remedy, which had worked successfully in the fathers Mr. Hicks, who had been assured by the local phys- clans that they could do nothing for him. tried " Fayorite Remedy" at venture. After two weeks of 1t he passed stone & of inch long and of the thickness of pipesten. Since then he has had symptoms of the return of the trouble. Here is $ sick healed. What better results could have been expected? What greater benefit could . edieal science confer7 The end gained that is surely enough. Dr. Kennedy assures the public, by repu- tation which he cannot afford to forfeit imperil that the "Favorite Remedy does invigorase the Blood. cures Ldver Kidney, and Bladder complaints well all those diseases and weaknesses peculiar to females. q. Dr. Kennsdys Favorite Remedy' for sale by all draggists- ja25 eod&w1m
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

An important amendment to the State tax law is now before the Missouri Legislature. It provides that whenever a county court shall have reason to believe that 8 property holder has made false return to the asses sor, or is endeavoring to hide his property from taxation, it shall appoint & suitable per son to inquire into the matter. This agent shall have power to examine the assessment lists, examine the person under oath, and even to enter into any lands or tenements for the purpose of securing information on the subject. The object of the measure is to make an inquisition into cases where there is reason for suspecting that personal property is secreted from the assessor. Such law as this is sadly needed in New York, not to say in Connecticut.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

Professor Thomas Taylor, of the National Agricultural Bureau, has invented simple but effective instrument for detecting oleo- margarine Fatty substances form in crys- tals butter, on the contrary, appears, un- der the microscope, to be made up of minute globules or cells. The difference is marked. as in the case of any distinctly different for nations; but the variation can only be ob- served by the aid of magnifying glass. A suitable one for the purpose, convenient and cheap, is Prof. Taylor's invention. It is ex- pected that dealers will be able to prevent any imposition being practiced upon them Ey the use of this glass,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

Holland has 2s4 children between four and sixteen, against 296 last year, decrease of 12. Of this number 25s attend school, while 26 arc at large. District l has 50, the largest number, and district 10 only s, which is the smallest.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

The Oregon system of liquor licenses is be- ing urged for trial in Boston. Under it the buyer, not the seller, is obliged to procure a license. Objection is made to the plan on account of the great number of licenses that would have to be issued and looked after, while friends of the measure think it would debar from the saloons many chronic drink CTS who have not the money and respecta- bility requisite to secure a license.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
" MORNING. FEBRUARY I5. 1881.
egournaI alto Courier.

EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY
 HARRINGTON & CO.,, No. 400 State Street, Courier Building.
 JOHN B. cARRINaroN. EDWARD T. cAREnseToS. JOHN B. oARRNeroN, JR.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Columbus (Ga.) Enquirer makes note of the gratifying fact that the colored men, especially the farmers, are becoming very generally subscribers to newspapers, and it claims that they seem to care less about polit- ical news than about the latest quotations of the market and the general news of the day.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
TO the Holders of the

U
 EyIRST MORTGAGE BONDS Of the Boston and IL New York Air Line Railroad Company :-
 The holders of the First Mortgage Bonds of the hereby notified that the Company exercising the right to redeem said bonds upon six months notice ex- pressed the face of said bonds hereby notes ths holders thereof that they will redeem the said bonde upon presentation at the office of the Treasurer said Company, at number 12 Wall street. in the city New York, on before the first day of February, 18s1 by paying holders thereof respectively the full amount of the principal sum which would be payable upon each of said bonds at its maturity. to- gether with all interest due and payable upon any coupons annexed thereto, according to their tenor, and also additional premium of i've centpm of the principal sum due upon each of said beads.
 Attest, T. L. WATSON, Secretary,
 n oauzrnoaW2m B & &N T. A. L. R R. ca.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

A terrible experience, almost unique in military annals, is recorded by correspond ent at the Cape of Good Hope in connection with the march of the Diamond Field Horse to the scene of operations in Basutoland toward the end of last year. During ter rife thunder storm flash struck the troop, bringing seventeen horses with their riders to the ground, and killing ten men and five horses on the spot. Those who were not killed were all seriously injured, and it was long before animation could be restored in the case of seven of the men. The bits and stirrup irons of the whole number were blackened, and many of the men, though personally uninjured, had their clothing rent by the force of the electric discharge. The greatest difficulty was naturally experienced in preventing general stampede among the frightened horses.
 The Massachusetts Legislature has refused to repeal the law affecting the eredibility of witnesses who are atheists. The law was defended on the theory of the sanctity of oeths and the terrors of a belief in divine punishment for perjury, but probably the real reason why the law was kept on the statute books was because it was practically Imperative If it was customary for counsel to examine witnesses as to their want of religious belief, and judges to rule out their evidence on that ground, there would be 8
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15
&eaL Gstate.

Fifst-Class Residence for Sale.
 }sss OWING to contemplated change in business tiia location the ensuing fall, efer my residence EEslE corner of East Grand and Ferry streets, for sale This is by far the finest place in Fair Haven, Lot 131x230 feet, well stocked with every variety of fruit in bearing condition. House built of founda ton stone, contains ten rooms, all heated by steam also gas and water stationary range and wash tubs Large barn and carriage house; accommodations for hennery and garden. Parties meaning business can apply on the premises
Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-15

LADIES' WHITE UNDERWEAR-A large lot just opened of the finest materials and best styles We had to make them cheap to be in keeping with all other departments. We don't look for profits this rnonth
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1881-03-10
A Yonnr Hero.

One brave boy, Charles McKenna,
saved three lives by such an heroic ac-
ton that his name should be recorded
was in the room with his baby sister,
five months old, brother of three and
"A half years old, and a brother aged
seven. His mother had gone out on an
crrand, he had just put on his coat and
hat, and with his books on his arm was
about TO leave for school He opened
the door and turned to kiss the little
sister in the cradle when tongue of
flame darted into the room meeting him
fairly in the face. With admirable
presence of mind he closed the door,
and catching his younger brother in his
arms darted to the window, As he
threw il up he saw that escape was i'm
possible. On the shed in the opposite
yard were some men standing, and 10
them he shouted out, Catch the baby
They hracrd to ito it, he measured the
distance with his eye, swung the child
out of the window aud threw ii fairly
into the arms of the waiting people
below, Without waiting 10 see the
result of his work he turned to his
brother and tried to throw him ont also.
The lad resisted with strength which
the brave youth could not overcome.
"Stand here n moment he said, plac-
inc him in the middle of the room and
then doiling his coat he went to the
further corner Of the apartment, and
running swiftly toward the open window
caught the little fellow in his arms a.
he passed, and before he could resist
launched the lad into the air, into the
strong arms held up to catch him rs he
fell. There yet remained the babe in
the cradle Hastily wrapping it in
some clothing that was convenient, and
wrapping himself in a great coat at the
same time. he drew the babe to his breast
and once more climbed on to the win
dow sill. There the brave boy stood
facing the flames that roarcd around
him and almost hidden in the smoke
that poured out of every window and
enyeloped the house. The people be-
low called to him to throw the child
down and jump himself In response
he shook his head calmly, Ills srlf-pos-
session never deserted him, and drawing
the baby closer TO his breast he dashed
out to the end of the fire escape, and
watching until there scene to be a lul
in the smoke began the descent. He
slid swiftly from post to post. and when
he reached the last landing he hastily
made bag Of his coat, and putting the
baby into it lowered it safely down
Then he droppel down to the ground
and called out, as my brother hurt?'
Even in that moment Of excitement the
crowd recognized the hero with cheer
and they carried him and the three
children he had 50 brayrN rescued on
their shoulder, to the frantic moi O..
who thought they Wcrr lost