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Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

The SaEannah (Georgia) Morning Neacs (Democratic) thus sums up the political situ- ation in Mississippi: "Efforts to unite the Democratic party have only been partially successful, and the situation is regarded as 50 grave that Senator Lamar, though posi- lively forbidden to do so by his doctors, has entered upon the canvass with the intention of speaking all over the State, if his physical strength will hold out. The Republicans and Greenbackers have united and the indica- tions are that the entire strength of the col ored vote will be brought out. While, of course, the chances are in favor of the Dem ocrats, there is uncertainty enough in the re- suit to make them feel anxious"
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17
Saturday Morning, Sep. 17, 1881.
THE SCHOOL ELECTION.

The election of three members of the Board of Education will take place next Monday, and we are glad to see that there is more interest in the matter than there has usually been. It is every good citizens duty to do what he can to keep our public school system efficient and pure. Voting for mem bers of the Board of Education should, therefore, be carefully and judiciously done.
 Up to this writing there are three tickets in the field, two s'non-partisan' and one straight Democratic. Francis E. Harrison, Arthur w. Parmelee and Joseph D. Plunkett are on one of the 'non-partisan" tickets as candidates for members, and Joseph D. Plunkett, Curtiss s. Bushnell and Frank S.. Andrew on the other. The first ticket is composed of two Republicans and one Dem- eerat, ,-ths twoa.I bieaas. -beins- -aksssrs.' Harrison and Parmelee. The other has two Democrats and one Republican, the Demo- crats being Messrs. Plunkett and Andrew. The straight Democratic ticket for members is: Philip Pond, Frank s. Andrew an d Jo- seph D. Plunkett. On another page we give some account of all these gentlemen.
 H.re are nine names to choose from, and from them three can easily be selected whose owners will do good work in the Board. The voters should not be afraid of splitting tickets. The only question they should consider is the fitness of the candidate for the place. It also seems to us tha Fair Ha- ven should not be left without representation on the Board, and Mir. Bushnell is especially well qualified for place there.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17
NON-PARTISAN.

If you judge of Browns character by the umbrella he carries, you will form very poo1 opinion of Smith, for it is Smiths umbrella Boston Transcript.
 "Make minute of that duel, Mir. Shear CT" said the chief to the news editor. ''Can't do it, " replied the subaltern. ''Why not ?' '"Cause there's only two seconds in it''
 King Humbert has paid of all the debts of his father, the late Victor Emmanuel and does not owe cent himself It is thought insanity runs in the family N07Tistorn Herald
 -D;alacre at the Newport casino-Sweil American, just returned from England-s'I say, doctor, is there much asth-nlia here ?'' Doctor-''Very little moro jack-ass mia. "- OH City De1rtck.
 The excessive heat in Paris has been made the subject of feeble wit in the local papers The weakest specimen is this: Monsieur "Leulette, call me Desdemona." Madame ''Why should I do that?" Monsieur-"Be- cause am being suffocated."
 A Southern paper knows a colored sister who got so much Igion at a revival not long since that she jumped up and shouted "Whoop! feel as big as a fodder stack Is cheated de debble out'n my soul as slick as possum's tail. Glory. honor and saliva ton .''
 From Williams First Book of Unnatural Theology :" Thomas Jones was naughty boy, and when asked by his parents to at tend church he replied, Not if he know'd it. So he went to take a walk, and fell down, and tore his new pantaloons and his nose bled, and he lost his knife, and all his marbles playing. with dirty little boy near the Battery. Then he cried, and the dirty little boy said, Dry up But he could not, and lost his way, and was advertised in theS Herald. This disgrace was too much for him, and he said, He s'posed he might as well die.' And he did and then he wished he had gone with his good parents to church." -Yanitg Fdir .Jucenile Li6r0rY
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

An extraordinary suicide is reported from the city of Brunn, Germany. Frank Wal dek, young man who served as secretary to physician, agreed to fight duel with a nobleman in what they denominated ''the American style of dueling," according to which they were to draw lots to see which of the two should blow his brains out. Waldek drew the black ball. He had until the 18th of May to shoot himself, but his antagonist extended the time two months to enable him to arrange his affairs When this time had elapsed Waldek requested further exten- sion, but this being refused by the nobleman, who branded him as coward, the young man, on the 18th of August, deliberately drove bullet through his head. He left etter commenting the girl to whom he had been betrothed to the affections of a friend, and requesting his acquaintances to make a creditable showing at his funeral.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

vigorously, although he is so wasted that his thigh can be clasped around with thumb and
 finger as one clasps wrist. He has had an affection of the lungs similar to that from which the President now suffers, but it passed away. His parotid glands have not been af- fected. There is striking similarity in the symptoms of this case to what has been told us concerning the Presidents condition, though the blood poisoning does not seem to have attacked the President so violently. Men have, however, recovered from this dis ease, and there is reason to hope that the President will yet be victorious in the con- test with the virus in his blood.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

Marshall P. Wilder, the president of the American Pomological society, delivered an address at Boston Wednesday, in which he placed special emphasis on the cultivation of the grape in New England He referred to the early traditions of grapes in New Eng land The Scandinavians found them so abundant on the coast eight hundred years ago that they called the country Vinland, and the Pilgrim Fathers consoled themselves for some of the terrors of the rock-bound coast with ''grapes, white and red,' which they found in abundance. Wild grapes grow in almost all parts of New England, and by a careful hybridization and choice of varieties adapted to localities there is no reason why we may not make the culture very profitable
 The keeping qualities of grapes have been im-
 proved by culture, and many people prefer
 the native products to the imported. The
 same is true abroad, where American grapes
 are in great favor. Mir. Wilder believes that
 before many years, with our present zeal and
 skill, we shall produce in New England varie-
 ties of grapes which will rival the choicest
 kinds of the most favored climes.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17
t5uurnal ano Courier.

EDITED AND PUBLISHED BY
 HARRINGTON & CO.,, No. 400 State Street, Courier Building
 B. HARRINGTON. EDWARD T. oARRINeToN. JOHN B. oARRINaToN, JR.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17
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Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The increase of smallpox in Philadelphia is frightening the inhabitants of that city. Proper attention to the disease when it first appeared there year or more ago would trouble.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

749 and 751 Washington St., Boston.
 29 Purchase St., New Bedford, Mass.
 75 Main St., Taunton, Mass. 517 Essex St., Lawrence, Mass 9S 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 HaVon q
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17
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-five 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 "Royal'' or the other cream tartar baking samples analysed by Dr. Love were furnished by the government com 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.
 GEO. V. KICKER & CO.,.
 2O3 Cherry St., N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

The alleged discovery has been made in Bristol England, that ship load of bones recently received at that port consigned to a local fertilizer manufaetory are human bones and believed to be the remains of soldiers killed at Plevna during the siege of that place.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

How chronic pyennia sometimes operates is shown in the case of young midshipman who is, or was until short time ago, in the naval hospital at Washington. He was taken there on the 4th of March suffering from a bruise. Chronic py@mia quickly showed it. self, and abscesses formed in different places on his body one after another, and sometimes two at the same time. These have gradually reduced him to a mere skeleton. At several times he has been thought to be dying, but he rallied and was for time more comfort able. although really never better. For months there has been no hope of his recov- cry. It has been simply question when the disease would exhaust the vital powers His pulse has huctuated between 90 and 130, his temperature from normal to 1O2, and his respiration from normal to 20 and 21- On Sunday, August 27, he was believed to be dying. Pulse temperature and respiration all indicated extreme debility. The next Sunday his pulse was at 102, temperature and respiration normal and when Surgeon General Wales looked in on him he was studying trigonometry. His mind has been clear all the time, and he thinks and talks
Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-17

The latest developments in the case of Dr.. Thomas, the Chicago heretic, seem to indi- cate that there is more trouble brewing. It is alleged that three members of the Rock River conference who were among the most jealous opponents of Dr. Thomas are them selves about to be accused of 'tuoral and doctrinal irregularities" of a highly sensa- tional character. Prof. Bierbower of Dr. Thomas counsel is the authority for this statement as well as for the further declara- tion that sufficient evidence is attainable to convict Bishop Foster, Dr. Curry and pr. Vincent of one or the other of the heresies of which Dr. Thomas has been found guilty. It is hard to say just how much of this is mere talk, and how much is likely to be translated into fact Prof. Bierbower says Dr. Thomas refuses to have anything to do with such retahatory measures, justly believ- ing that other mems failures will never save him. But the charges have been strongly pressed upon his counsel By whom we are not told, but evidently. by members of the denomination who do not approve of punish ing one mans laxity of doctrine and overlook ing another's.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-10-26
A Scheme to Encourage Wedlock.

At the next meeting Of the Onta-
rio Legislature application will be
made for Incorporation Of the Ma.
tionai Marriage Dowry Association.
The object Of the promoters Of the
scheme 10 in all probability to make
money, but the resnlt OF their quest
of money will be to encourage the
man and maid to we'd. The society
first began its operations in lndi.
ana, and it is now casting its be-
nevoient arms over the bachelors
and st,ins,ers in other States, Ter
Iiiories and Provinces. In the
words of the circular, the AssOcia-
ton 10 established ITO encourage
lawful wpdlock, to promote ecouO-
ms. to endow homes, and to make
married life the end aud aim of tue
rich aud poor alike" The scheme
is as follows Surprising John
Smith, OH the 18th day Of August,
casts bis lot in with the Association.
He pays, in the 6rst place, e5 tor
bis certificate, aud a semi annual
pay ment thereafter OF 81. In case
some Of his co insurers marry, and
there not being sufficient funds In
the treasurer's hands to pay the
sum to which the newly married
man IL entitled, IN assessment Of
o. 10 levied al round. These are
the payments to which be 10 liable
The benefits are that, should b
marry on the 18th OF August, 1882
| he il entitled to 600. Should biz
marriage not occur for Ave years
he wuuld I've eutitled to $1,000, ant
m on. We don't sspp0ee ladies or
excluded from the Association. IT.
. Rr~nd ache@e. Any yoaug Led.
Who waa kHavn 70 have one o
these certificates wos3d 10 the Oh
served f Nil observers, and the ID
miFsd It all sdmiers. Al ohurc
and market places abe would 70
1snt fos swsins.-LoSdos fOss.
Ads~tis@ -.d.. t,-
- = - ~ ~ =. .
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-10-26
Terms Of Subscription:
Terms Of Advertising:

me square, of one inch in space or less,
insertion, 81 %; each additionalinser.
}, so cents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-10-26

ItIteTHttus NRAiu auu Ukutu, NOI
will have you arrested At once!'
l burt into tears.
"How can 1 pay Your said l..
"The vases were damaged when you
left them here. Aud, besides, l
have not Ave dollars-no, nor one
dollar-in The bonss7. (Which, also,
WAS true ehough.)
While I spoke, he had been CLAN.
cling fnrtively around.
al don't want to be hard with you,
ma'am,r said be. s.Of course, q
poor man like me has to save him.
self fro n loss, and il you'll let me
have that set Of blue and white
India china in the dresser, In ex-
change, III leave the vases and we'll
say no more about it.
1t went to my heart to part With
the India china, which had been a
relic of my mothers housekeeping
days. bat | was 50 cowed and terri.
fed by The mans bullying manner
that l believe l would have given
him the house from over my head If
he had asked for it; and be- went
away, leaving the beautiful vases
on the floor. How glad l was to
see Mrs. Meggs come cbeerfully it,,
half All hoar afterwartl!-a good,
motherly old sonl, with silver spec
tacles and m elderly dimple still
lingering OH her cheek.
"Why, my dear" said she, "what's
the matteri'
And l told her all.
But, my DEAR" said abe, show
came you to be 30 taken int There
was an article in the paper last week,
warning everybody against this
very inposter. Didn't you see i'll
1t was called The Vase Swindler.''
colored deeply, and hung down
my head.
ave have stopped taking the pa.
per- said |. obadiah thought We
conduit afford"
"And your beautiful old china,
too!r said Mira. Meggs. "wby,
there was half a column in the pa,
per, week before last, about the val.
ne of old china just now. And
10y what is stated, Your set Of old
India. ware must have beeu worth
twenty dollars at least
Twenty dollars! And ] had frit-
tered them away tor . pair of
wrptcbed, cracked, tawdry things,
of the very sight of which ! was al,
ready sick.
"My DEAR said Mrs. Meggs,
"your ideas of economy are attOgeth'
er misplaced. You should read the
papers,
Obadiah went and subscribed for
the Boggsvills Herald that very
evening. And in the first number
he saw an advertisement for hands
at a new steam factory in the neigh
borhOOd, which offered steady work
and wages third higher than he
WIS now receiving. And inserted
Il modest little "Dressmaking Want.
ed" and il was answered within
the week, and am making my own
snug little income now, thank heav'
en-! And il anybody tells us now
that we can't afford to take a paper,
we tell them, Obadiah aud /, that
we can't afford to do without one
South Jersey Tmes.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-10-26
Mistaken Economy.

ave really must cconomize some.
whtre!" said Obadiah, tugging
wilhl, at bis whiskrrs.
"Yes, indeed" said |, wringing
my hands. "we must! But I'm sure,
ObN, dear, WE are neither of us ex-
travagant. We must eat, we must
drink, and we must livr~
And Obadiah and sat and look.
ed 1T each other in sort Of mild
despair.
We bad only been married six
months. Obadiah aud !. We were
very Young, both of ns, and perhaps
we had begun the world too early.
Our relations told ny W. hadn't any
business To marry; hut M their
gratuitouS opinions were all that
they had ever gwen It's, or ever it,.
tended Ia give ns, We had not paid
much attention 10 these niirrAnces.
We had taken IA little. one story
cottage, just on the high road,
which VAS lr, cheap, because there
we're only two rooms and n kitchen
10 il. Bnt what did Obadiah aud |
want with more than two rooms and
Kitchen! had the furniture
which grandmother Newcomb had
given me, aud ~ rag carpet which
nv rOor mother had woven the win
ter before she died. To tp sure. our
accommodations were not rXtrn
sivp. hut We did not expect to hold
fashionable receptions or give large
dinner parties,
Obadiah had plenty of work in
the wonlrn factory, down 10y the
depot. aud hung out my little sign,
"Drpssmaking aud Millinery" and
hoped that somebody would see il,
aud come in and give me an order
But no one came. had plenty of
time after my housekeeping duties
we're over in the morning, and
conldn't I've always bpeswaxing The
fnrniinre, arranging the china cup
board, or polishing the windows.
IL wish | could get soW- dress.
making to do" said |, wis,iully; Tor
Ohadiah's EARNINGS We're small, and
! did 20 long tor il dollar or two of
my own.
"Why don't yon advertise in the
village pap-ri" said old Mr. Meggs
Obadiah burst on, laughing.
"Advpr,iser' said he. "Why,
wha, on earth do you take IN for.
Mr.. Meggs' 1t costs deal OF
money 10 advertise
at costs something, certainly
said Mr.. Meggs, 'houghtfally sir"k-
ing his chin; "bni. then, il calls
pnhlic attention to the particular
sort Of iron that you Rave in the
fire.
"A little loyal paper like thatf'
said Obadiah, rather rontemptuous
| ~.
"it's local custom your wife
wants. isn't i'f sand Mr.. Mrggs.
"And never did think much oi
new spal~rs,' added Obadiah.
So that settled the questions; ant
after ward, when the foreman vi the
" oOlen factory Gu, down all thu
! WhEtk Oh tue WtlhUltU tNfH'N IN
cent, and coal went up, and tlt'
> winter set in hard and cold; and w
began 10 consider The question q
how and where we could ccon0mize
the local newspaper was almost tn
first thing upon which Obadiah
settled.
, "Tha,, at least, 10 an nunecessar.
extravagancp,H said he.
Imi nced little. The Boggstill
Herald had been my companion fo
more lonely evenings Than ] care'
to remember.
i, "It's only a dollar aud a half
year, Obadiah" said j; "apd rrall
it's a very interesting little paper
"Just u dollar aud ~ half n Yea
1. too mnch," said my husband, rurti,
THE subscription il Jttsf ont. L
+, tell EN- W. won't renew II. II yo
care ~ mnrh alUnt il. Josie. No
can easily borrow hn- heggs "
per-
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-10-26

B.a laats an . iPshlli.s t ioa y! 4
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1881-10-26

A Vermont man recently vent
and paid for q % watch he stove
eighteen years ago. He stated thst
he wanted to free his mind, - be
had been in hell ever since he stole
it. II 1t takes eighteen years Of
hall to make Vermont nan eiye
up %, there appears to Be : 66ali
for the belief that tome vetDoetsss
are penuriooA N' '' III ~ -
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-09
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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-09
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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-06-09

Superintendent Sanborn says touching
the matter of getting a train through to
Yankton, that the public do not under
stand the situation. They speak Of re-
pairing the Yankton line. 1t is not
question Of repairing, but Of rebuilding.
Between the jim river and the Vermil-
lion the food only left d few rods Of trac
on the grade at Gayville, The ties, iron
and all, were moved from four rods to ten
miles, and all had to be put back. The
new grade built last fall was entirely wash
cd away between Gayville and the jim
river. Between Gayville and the Vermil-
4 lion the water that had run through the
culycrts on the grade had in some places
scoopcd out holes six to eight feet below
the level Of the ground In places the
rails i,sa hem twisted into every eoneeis-
able shaI neice, and some Of them
broken into bins. The rebuilding Of the
line between Vermillion and the Jim riy-
e. Will occupy twenty to twenty-four days
The recent rains have put back the work
And its progress hereafter viii depend
| greatly On the weather.