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Sharp County record., 1881-08-25
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is the mean temperature that
makes man sick. k.--NeW orleans PicG-
y1tne.
--Keely's motoris now known as ''the
tramp" because it Won twork. Boston
Post.
America is the cradle of liberty,
and so we rocket on the Fourth. = W.T.
and WISDOM
How to prevent snoring-go to bed
at halt-past twelve O'Clock and get up
at thirty minutes before one. -Steuben-
WLLe HerGJd.
"A French scientist has bottled cleo
tricity. But here again America is
ahead; Jerseymen have bottled 'Jarsey
lightning" for years past.-Pacck.
The latest attempt to raise money
that we hear OF is by a fellow who tried
to pawn the "silent watches of the
night n-B0Ston C0n2mercjoi Bulletin.
The Rev. DR.. Dumbell Ga newly
hedged divine)- Hello, what's this,
Essie, picture of me? DO you think
it's good likeness?" Essie (after a
pause s." No! Guess I'll put tail on
and call it dog" ."-Harvard LampOOn.
Peanut stand-Small Boy: "Is them
all yer give for cent? Why, l yuster
git twice that many" Vender-" Yes,
but all the fruit crops is failed this
year, and peanuts and peaches is I'M
common slow comm in" Small Boy:
"Then give me a cents worth of ice
cream; them ism tfailed, is it. ."-CIipper.
While we are on the subject OF
comets: A group of persons were stand
ing on the street corner looking at the
heavenly visitant last evening, and one
of them inquired, About how far dye
'spose 'tis?'' "Oh, 1 dunno" replied
one of the party. 81 sh'd think twas
as far as Litchield. ."-New Haven
Register.
Charlie Ross has been found again,
this time at Buenos Ayres. Like all
the other Charlie ROSES, the South
American invoice seems to be pro-
found liar. Little boys who would
grow up into truth-telling men should
refrain from getting stolen in child
hoods happy hours by mend&cious
marauders. Boston Transcript.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25
PATS BONDSMAN'

lShQ3
WI az the morning to ye, Father Ray,
= ,sU t1se ses if's mesilf as is sober the day.
hlsA. ,satti,,o out of a schrape that De,
rfpo,, gike. that's me by, he went Donusman
Bt,i ior me.
ED n rwas IN court list fortnight ago
,,o. when 7 was over in Flannigan's hoW'
r5a0N |ad 4 1ight with d neigh0or or tWO-
1au old IL was murther that was up TO-
:" ~ ,,,ra n was only bit av a row,
ing psnoed ram when think av it now;
ley T., Of the snalDeens fell over the stair.
ON, \ low said twas mesilf as had helped MIN
orl. own there.
watt, .,ev brought me in court, to his Honor
ned p1uEd mighty t hard one to come down with the
Behg aw; ,,,s,0 ,0ra,v ,,ona
Sideahte read, Patrick Flynn, for attempting
r kill
sall tremFled all over when he says tome,
n sq, We got any friends'u go oonuSinan
'a'G as c one. plaze yer Honor, sez l, then ne
SSuRaid, roiso tho
Oms Lead
II ca,ner at the bar, as We can't get no bail,
6llaI Ixvthorized now to commit ye to JAN.
t,I hen. Howly Virgin, what else should l
from like walking straight to the Jedge, and
S gea he
Daque took off his hat, what was torn in the
read i'm, IN 10 bond0r,or
y 6' joF Plu1r' him. 'i''''
IN a cot tn no money, but III go his BAIL.
on,, Il he runs away you can put me IN jail.
ll INT cot no muther, she died long ago,
to,ssft me to take care of father ye know;
i, hat wud she say if ye put him IN Jail 40
III ''e hadn't got no one but me Tor MS Oall'
4 !, $ good as can be when he's not drank
,aybe ii somebody asked him, he'd stop;
l SalInif Dash Bill; | was there and l see
irg:s plaze, Mister Jedge, let me father go
II ,ree.'
,tmrlt is bless the child forever! The Jedge
- sez, seZ he;
leIg ", / 'ouit y0urfather, and both av yeare
or Nail is all sufficient; it satisfies the law
VI ali spoke out the people, three cheers
rs hfor Justice shaw"
r1' n, the Jedge had some tears in his eyes,
'lV allow,
fO5 he walked up to me and sez he, with a
.bs bow:
'lV lei We OF aisy this time, Patrick Flynn,
OOi@he sake av, that youngster don't come
II b0rlere agin.'
great We taken the pledge now, yer Reverence
other Ray,
IN count of the by. and I'm sober the day;
''n bad schrapc, and I'd niver got free,
tor Mike going bQndsman for me-"
rms, l6lidn H. MoutOn, IN Youths Companion.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25
A Paradise for HOusehOlders.

Utopia, from the rate-payers point OF
view, has at length been discovered. 1t
is small town, situate in the very heart
of the rich and fruitful Rhenish Palatin-
ate, and its brief, unromantic name is
Schopp Recently the municipality OF
this ideal burg, finding its receipts
largely in excess of expenditures, re-
solved to dispose of the cash balance at
it's command by presenting to every
householder within the civic precincts
the handy little sum of f2 los. A sim
liar repartition of surplus income took
place a few years ago, upon which Stlil
more propitiouS occasion each rate-pay-
ing citizen received bonus OF IA from
the town exchequer. Our German con-
temporaries, the Frankfurter and hoS@-
iScher Zeltatngen, in recording the above
mentioned facts, with juStifiable PRIDE
and exultation, point out that the Solu-
ton of life's most difficult problem
how to eat your cake and have it, too
has obviously been attained in SchoCpp.
I lsss IS The place, they observe in when
the heart that is humble may hope to
achieve perfect contentment' The 20
loone Gazette concludes its reference to
this fiscal paradise. ''the happiest spot
upon our earth,n with an exhortatlon TO
it's readers, couched in terms as stirring
as they are terse. 1t runs as 1olloWs'
Cup and away to SchoppF This IRE
pressible "cri du cgur' will douotleS
find an echo in many breast through
out the length and breadth OF the "a
therland.--London Telegraph.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25
Old Scenes Revisited.

The other day, while the landlady Of
a well known Mission Street boal alding-
house was engaged in making out the
death warrants of such of her boarders
as had not come to time on the 1st ult.,
a ring was heard from the hall bell, and
a patriarchal-loOking party with snowy
hair and full ruby-jeweled nose asked
to see the lady of the house.
hope you'll excuse me, madam, "
said the stranger; /" but is No. GA, on
the third floor, occupiedP"
Yes, sir,n said the select family
hash-mixer; "Mr. Sessem, the stock
broker, has it, but have"
40! l don't wish to engage rooms,
mum. merely wanted to see No. GA.
Eighteen years ago, madame, | occupied
that room, poor, struggling, friendless
youth. To-day l return to San Fran
cisco rich man on a bridal tour, and
as l passed your building l could not
resist the temptation to once again enter
the room where have passed 50 many
unhappy hours"
81 don't wonder you feel that way"
said the landlady, sympathetically. Gas
the gentleman is out now, I'll just open
the door for you"
" All! yes, said the old gentleman,
as he gazed around the apartment with
Retrospective eyes; " the furniture is
better and the decorations are finer, but
it the same room-the same oldroom. "
"Did you live here long?' asked the
landlady, as the old gentleman turned
away TO hide tear.
" "About two years. | assure you it
was hard struggle for the poor and
friendless in the early days out here. In
this corner stood my narrow, single
bed. Gracious, how hard it was! |
can remember it even now. Many's the
time | have tried to 90 to sleep to for
get that was cold and hungry. All!
those were tough times"
1 should think So" said the good
woman, much affected, while her at
tendant family sniyeled audibly.
&" AT this window" continued the
gentleman, sinking into chair, " at
this window uSedto sit many long,
lonely Sundays because was too shabby
to attend church, and build castles in
the air for the future. And after | went
East, got start in life and became a
rich and prosperous merchant, have
often thought of this very room and de-
termined, should | ever feel myself be-
coming purse-proud or heartless | would
come back to this spot and think of the
past, and-do not mind me, madame;
shall be myself again in q moment"
And the dweller on bygone memories
laid his head upon the table and wept
copiously.
Quietly motioning for the others to
retire the good-hearted woman thought
fully closed the door and left the old
gentlemen to recover at his leisure.
When she returned the pilgrim had
disappeared, and that evening the oc-
cupant of No. GA informed her that un-
less three suits Of clothes, four sets of
sleeve-b buttons, q diamond shirt stud
and two-boxes of four-bit cigars were
returned to him without delay, he
should expect instead written receipt
for three years board in advance, or
settle the matter according to law
San Francisco Post.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25
BAB'S FIRE.CRACKERS.
An Accident.

IeBe comes q country-woman Of
i" said Fairweather, OF New York,
ount Oscar Won Held, as the two
e men were stroIling along the
rsden Linden.
Il never yet have known one of
fair americans" answered Won
81 fancy they are a charming
ure of grace and republican sim
Simplicity! You Europeans won't
much Of that in our girls. Why,
ought to be Al. We spend plenty
oney on them. Now this Miss
ren we're just meeting, she's had
sands spent on her education"
IN Held responded with an in
able German "So!" the only word
8 native tongue that forced its way
ugh his fluent and excellent En-
j. He found it impossible to con-
a conversation both politely and
emily without using the familiar
BILE that lent itself to any meaning,
overed all meaning.
She with her father" Fairweather
on. He's rich as Crpsus-
/, mill-owner. I'll introduce you
ey pass"
She is very beautiful" said Won
/; "tall and slight, brown eyes,
y chestnut hair, and what a perfect
son on what a perfect cheek! She
The softest and brightest of your
mn landscape, l fancy" and he
ed slightly in the fashion peculiar
lie German blonde. But Won Held
neither bashful nor awkward. He
d tall, good-looking fellow of thirty
with long yellow mustache,
Iant blue eyes, much experience in
best society in Europe and much
! to formulating his views in neat,
jul phrases.
Seorger" exclaimed Fairweather.
Iiss Warren came near, she's
IN handsomer than ever. She's
chic. That's from six months in
b. Why, that girls music alone
at least ten thousand dollars"
Them" observed Won Held, inter-
lively, "she may be said torepre-
capital inveSted?"
Exactly. Here they are." And
)ount was duly presented.
/. Warren's greeting was: "Glad
AXE your acquaintance, sir. How
ou. sir?" in a very loud voice, and
a show of feeling perfectly at home.
! he shook hands with the friendly
current among brother mill-owners
.stern Massachusetts. The Count
his blue eyes on him in the quiet
bservation, and returned the "How
lou, sirP" and the grip with that
lest OF true politeness-the sacri-
)f personal taste and pride to put
aer, OF inferior breeding, at ease.
t Miss Warren was unimpeachable;
lied, calm, slow of gaze, ant in
'h, everything that the father was
Where did she learn it alp How
ne come by that grace and pro-
yP' asked the puzzled foreigner,
l he had parted from the Ameri-
!. Is the mother charmingP"
Mothers q manikin," answered
weather.; "dried-up party in black
never says much. Dora Warren
9 new American girl; just adopts
ry' accomplishments, manners,
, and wears 'em as she wears her
es-as if they were made to order
essly for her. She's the only
nter, too going to have a -fnrt.,nal
u mIlllon at least"
I've always been interested in
rlea, remarked Won Held inst
!, The notion of Republic has
neio a sort of charm for me. +
mus make a trip out there"
'rgesthor kept discouraging ST.
, irowning slightly, and staring at
distant object. "
'rcn boyhood," the Count went
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25

Work on the excavation of a cellar
for the new Methodist Church al Flor
ence. N. j., received pleasant start at
the hands of the ladies. Twenty-Five
of the youngest and best looking, at
tired in graceful and appropriate cos
tune, dug out the first cart-load of
earth. The occasion was one of great
interest, a large crowd -beinG- -nresent
and applauding the he lpful ladies.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25

"A mare belonging to Mr.. Muney,
who resides on the Touchet, Washing
ton Territory, attracted the attention of
the family by her strange actions. She
would run up To them, rub them with
her nose, whinny and then run toward
the river. Curiosity prompted them to
follow her. They discovered her colt
entangled in drift in the river, only its
head being visible.
Sharp County record., 1881-08-25

this way before, but"
"But you didn't believe meP l see
l see. There's vicious effect from this
American prosperity. This great and
successful struggle for wealth lends an
undue weight to mere wealth. Not
that you don't use it well, not that you
don't appreciate the refinements it buys;
but your minds will run back and meas
ure everything by the outlay entailed.
l think you sometimes forget the value
of such things as can't be valued. Par
don me if | say that | find you apt, with
just pride in your own honesty and in
dustry to Judge harshly of.certain classes
in Europe. If we have aristocratic
pride and prejudice, You have repub-
lican pride and prejudice. If we can't
realize there are taste and refinement in
America, you can'trealize there are gen.
uine impulses, honesty, and singleness
ofpurpose amongus. Pvelearnedrecent-
ly that the villain of an American ro-
nance is commonly a European noble
man." Won Held laughed outright
anu FairWeather felt more at ease, and
ventured:
Count, l hope you bear me no
grudge; /"
"You insulted me because you knew
no better, sir" was the subtle answer
that Fairweather construed as a settle
ment of all dispute.
Mr.. Warren had hurried indoors to
tell his daughter the news. Immediate
ly she appeared in the drawing-room,
Overlooking with polite congratulations.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
List of Patents

Issued from the United States Patent Office for the
 week ending June IA, 1881, for the State of Con-
 necticut, furnished us from the office of John E.
 Earle Solicitor of Patents. New Haven. Conn:
 L. Bailey, Hartford, flexible faced plane.
 J. H. Barnes and J. H. Woo1aston, assignors to the Barnes Manufacturing Co.,, New Haven, look es- cutcheon.
 M. D. Beach. LitchheId, smell for fish hooks.
 A M. Burritt Waterbury. assignor to A. Burritt Hardware Co.,, fire extinguisher. G. ". Coy, New Haven, assignor to United States Telephone Co. switch for telephone exchanges, re- issue.
 L. F. Griswold, Meriden, assignor to Foster Merri man & Co.,, drawer pull
 A. c. Hobbs, Bridgeport, Assignor to Union Metal lie Cartridge Co.,, machine for uncapping cartridge shells 0. R. Marvin, Stamford, saw.
 G. E. McGiI. assignor to Holmes, Booth < Hayden, buckle, reissue. don and G. C. Batch0llor, corset. F. ". Tiesing New Haven. coach latch. F. A. Tryon, Unionville, hoe H. O. Whitney and C. F. Bitz assignor to Winches- ter Repeating Arms Co.,, machine for uncappng cart ridges. J. H. woolaston and T. F. Priddy aseignor to Barnes Manufacturing Co.,, New Haven, lock es- cutcheon, DESIGNS. M H. kinsley, Wallingford, assiGnor to Oneida Community, two designs for spoon and fork handle. C. H. Mitchell Waterbury, design for globe holder,
 J. H. Parmelee, Bridgeport, ,assgnor to F. w. Smith: toy box,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18

"Inoomparably superior to the trashy ar ticles which are palmed upon the public,'' is the verdict of Prof. Duncan Campbell, M
 D., ILL. D. (President Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, member General Council, University of Edinburg, etc., etc. ), in regard to the Liebig Go. s Arnicated Ex- tract of Witch Hazel. It cures piles, salt rheum, catarrh, rheumatism neuralgia, pain full monthly flow, sore throat, varicose veins. Beware of counterfeits. Sold in fifty cent and dollar sizes. j14 3teod1tw
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
Mothers. Mothersss Mothers.s.

Are you disturbed at night and broken of with the excruciating pain of cutting teeth ? If SO, go at once and get bottle of MRS. WNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor little sufferer immediately depend upon it there is no mistake about it.
 There is not mother on earth who has ever used it who will not tell you at once that it will regulate the bowels, and e&ge rest to the mother, and relief and healIn to the child
 operating like magic. It is perfectly safe to use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and is the prescription of one of the oldest and best female physicians and nurses in the United States. Sold everywhere. 25 cents a bottle. ap11 m, W, s&w1y
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
Itching Pnes-symptoms and Cure.

ton, intense itching, increased by scratching very distressing particularly at night, as il pin worms were crawling in and about the rectum the private parts are sometimes af fective; if allowed to continue, very serious results may follow. Dr. Swayne's AI-Heal ing Ointment is 8 pleasant and sure cure Also, for letter, itch, salt rheum, scald head erysipelas, barber's itch, blotches, all scaly. crusty cutaneous eruptions. Price fifty cents, three boxes for $1.25. Sent by mai to any address on receipt of price in currency or three cent postage stamps. Prepared only by Dr. swayne & Son, ,3s0 North Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa Sold by all prominent druggists. Swayne's Pills are the best fol all bilious disorders. They ward of chills and fever. ma21 d&w COW 4p 1y
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18

When you feel badly, and have pains here and there in your body that you don't know how to account for, it is the most foolish pe peopie w who s say: ~ 'oh there's sn nothing the matter with you. Let yourself alone and you will come out all right" These folks know nothing about It, and may be trifing with your life. You may have Kidney or Liver trouble. Send right out to your drug gist and get bottle of Dr. David Kennedy's 'Favorite Remedy" and then you aoiU be all right, or write to the Doctor at Rondout, NY. je17 12d2w4thp
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
AsH-ToNIC

A Perfected Purifier of the System.
 ToN1o-"IncreGSing the strength, o6ciGting tue effects o debility and restoring heotthy Jur'cts0ns" :" WEBSTER.
 For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia, the many forms of Liver Complaint, Impure and Impoverished Blood, and Functional Derangements attendant upon Debility, and for Building up the weak, Ash-Tonic is doubtless the most prompt and certain remedy yet devised. In 1-2 1b. bottles, 75 cents i; Six Bottles, $4. Accredited Physi- clans and Clergymen, who may desire to test the Tonic, will be supplied with not exceeding six bottles, at one-half the retail price, money to accompany the order. Sold by Druggists, and by D. B. Dewey x Co, 46 Dey St., N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
A R0DleVfm Suit.

James E. Ward, who keeps saloon on Congress avenue, has replevied. as trustee for his wife, his beer pump and mirror, which had been attached by Deputy Sheriff Pond in suit of one Wagner, of West Ha- ven, for bill of cigars. The original at- tachment in the suit was on horse and buggy, but these were abandoned after a trial, because they were found to be Mrs. Wards property. The saloon fixtures men, tioned were then seized, and the replevin is on the basis of Mrs. Wards ownership also. The writ is returnable to the September term of the Court of Common Pleas. The bill for cigars is about $50.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18

 Iiniin1ent.

The most Powerful, Penetrating and Pain-relieving remedy ever devised by man. It soothes Pain, it allays inflammation, it heals Wounds, and it cures
 RHEUMATISM, Sciatica, Lumbago, Scalds, Burns, Stiff Joints, Cuts, SWellings, Frost bites, Quinsey, Salt Rheum, Itch, Sprains, Calls, and Lameness from any cause. Sufferers from
 PAIN IN THE BACK, Fever Sores, EruptiOns, Broken Breasts, cOntracted Cords, Neu- ralgia, Palsy or dislOcated limbs ; and owners of horses, planters, me chanics, merchants and professional men everywhere, unite in saying, that
 CENTAUR LINIMENT brings relief when all other Lini- ments, Oils, Extracts and Embroca- tions have failed.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
PiIotaRe at Hell Gate.

The act of the New York General Assem-. ply exempting domestic vessels in the coast ing trade from the compulsory pilotage tariff at Hell Gate went into effect Wednesday. Ii is estimated that $125, ,OoO per year will be saved to ship owners. Pilots have. been in the habit of going to Port Johnson and other places where coal vessels and others congre- gate in great numbers, and after ascertainine what vessels were going through Hell Gate they would settle with the captains for halt price rather than pilot vessels through. Some days single pilot would get pilotage per. haps from a dozen vessels.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18
Local News.

oGo
 Episcopal Academy, The Eighty-Seventh Anniversary Exer-
 The S7th anniversary of the Episcopal Academy of Connecticut in Cheshire took place yesterday. AS usual it was an occasion of great and special interest in the town. On Thursday evening occurred the reception, at which a fine programme of prize declama- tions was carried out, which was as follows: B. c. Lyon The Ride of Jeanie McNeal F. T. Brooks One Day Solitary c. Fl Osborn. '' '' ' Uncle Ned,s Plea T. H. McCandless. ........ The Dying Alchemist E. L. Wells. Independence by J. Adams Following came the terpsichorean exer- cises attended by large and fashionable company. Prof. A. M. Loomis, of this city, officiated as master of ceremonies as on former occasions.
 The graduating exercises and the prizes announced were as follows:
 Music by the Cheshire cornet Band
 Sidney Morton Craig. New Brighton, Penn.
 Edward Livingston wells Southport.
 Edward B. Johnson, Hartford Music.
 William Judson studIey, Claverack, N. Y Excelleney the Result of Labor; William Henry Burtenshaw. Detroit. Mich Success in Life.
 Horatio Nelson. jr., New York city Frederick Dsnforth Lobdell, New York city. Music.
 Doxology.
 Silver medal-Best oration and delivery Horatio Nelson, jr New York city; O. A. Deshon, Nicaragua, " H. Burtenshaw. Detroit, Mich. Silver medal-General improvement. Peter Herdic, jr., Washington. D. c.
 Silver medal-Literary, William J. studley Claver- ack, N Y. Silver medal-Perfect department, F. D. Lobden, New York city; W. T. Matthews, Goshen. N. r.. E. L. Wells, New Milford F. I. Brooks, Denver, Col. Silver nedsl.aeneral faithfulness G. H. Tryon, Louisiana Me.
 l Gold medal-Military, L. S. Faber, New York city. Shakespeare - Ba terson prize - Mathematics, Charles A. Deshon, Leon, Nicaragua. Central Amer ica
 Jarvis prizes-Chemistry and Surveying, fifth form, M: B. Henderson, Louisiana, Mo-; arithmetic and al Greek, third form F. T. Brooks, Denver arithnae- sa York e5 shakespeare-First Rrize-Prize Reclamation ". T. Book-seoond prize-Prize Reclamation. \. P Nichols New York city. 1 Book-Third prize-Prize Reclamation, E. L. Wells New Milford. ! Ink stand-Best set of office books-Commercia Department, M. B. Henderson, Louisiana, Mo. =. Gold medal-Best set of books-Actual business 1 P. Nichols, New York city. Prize for best pen drawing-Dan Deshon, Leon ! Nicaragua, c. A. l Prizes for improvements in penmanship-F B Whitcomb, Brookhed Center; H. L. Daniels, Water | bury; Alvin Hatch. westvile; Frank W. Teft, Nev ! York city.
 Prize. for spelling-Third form-Edward Dodge New York city.
 Prize for spelling Second form-Frank Van WJck l Huntington, N. Y.
 Prizes for being Good Boys''-Joseph w. Beach l Cheshire; William McL. Krusern. Inwood, N. Y.
 An impressive and notable feature of th
 day was an address by the Rt Rev. Bishop
 Williams. containing words of wise counse
 and suggestion, and complimentary remark
 regarding the management of the academ. | under Rev. Dr. Horton.
 fine collation. was served in Horton Hall
 For highest perfection as soldier, Majo
 L. s. Faber, of New York city, was awarded
 fine rife.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-06-18

Wilmot, the great New England clothier, makes an announcement this week that will interest all who like to appear in well fitted garments His unrivalled facilities for man ufacturing enable him to supply his custo-
 mers with garments that fit and suits that
 suit both as to quality and price. Call on him and examine his new styles