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Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
Fitch's Home for soldier


 The committee appointed by the Depart ment of Connecticut G. A. R., viz. Dept. Commander Hicks, Past Dept. Commanders Dickinson of Hartford and A. B. Beers of Bridgeport, Inspector Frank D. Sloat of New Haven and Gen. w. w. Aiken of Nor wich, accompanied by Adjt.- Gen. Fainter of Hartford QuarterMaster General Pierpont of New Haven and S. J. Fox, Asst. Adjt. Geu. of the State of Connecticut, visited Fitchs Home for Soldiers at Darien, Conn.,
 yesterday. The Board of Directors consisting of Gen. D. N. Couch and Senator Baker of Norwalk and Mir. Fitch of Darien, met the visitors and escorted them to the Home, which is situated a few rods north of the Noroton depot on 8 rising tract of ground which commands beautiful view of the Sound and adjacent country. There are two buildings on. the grounds one for 8 home which contains about forty rooms and the other picture gallery and library. The picture gallery con tains large collection of costly and rare paintings and is probably not excelled by any similar collection in the State of Connecticut
 Among the paintings is life size picture of the founder of the Home, Benj. Fitch, Esq.
 whose numerous public charities have made his name to be known as one of the most munifcent philanthropists of this age, and whose private charities have caused him to be loved and respected throughout large portion of the country. The grounds, buildings, paintings, library and large sum of money donated by him to the State for the and education of soldi7rs' orphans and as a home for dis abled soldiers A large number of soldiers orphans were supported and educated at this institution without expense to the State, and when discharged from the Home received substantial aid from Mir. Fitch to enable them to pursue their various avocations in life. Tho Home is now open for the admis- sion of disabled soldiers of good character under proper restrictions, who will, through the generosity of the donor, be supported without expense, and the last days of their lives be made happy by his patriotic inn pulses and far sighted hberality. The insti
 tuition is one that commends itself to every lover of his country and it's objects and re suits will make the name of Benjamin Fitc h to be remembered when the generation that profits by his benevolence has passed away. Measures were concerted at the meeting of the trustees and committee which will at once put the Home into active operation an d result in great good to the class to be bene- fted by its bounty and to the State at large.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
Wednesday, Dec. 20. 1882.
TARIFF REFORM.

MT. J. s. Moore, the we'll known writer on political economy, sharply critioises the work of the Tariff commission and of the ''tarif reformers'' in the Ways and Means commit tee of the House and the Finance committee of the Senate. He says, among other things
 "Never was a sham more barefaced and predict one of two things. Either this sham work will be most disastrously defeat ed in both houses or if in it's blindness the dominant party has the power to carry this deceptive reform, it will when properly ex- posed, assure the doom of the party for twenty years to come The hope of these clever sham reformers Is that the country will forget will not understand the decep- ton which it is being now tried to practice.'
 in order to help the country understand the 'deception," Mir. Moore calls attention to the action of the Ways and Means commit. tee in advancing the rate on tin plates from the present duty of 1 no cent pound to cents pound, an increase of over s1 per cent On whom, he asks, does this increased duty fall? and answers Chiefly on far mers. The greatest use for tin plates now is not, as many suppose, for the tinware man. ufactures, but it is for canning meats, fruit fish, oysters, above all, petroleum, and an immense amount is used in building houses. The present duty on tin plates is, if we cal culate ad uazorem, 28t per centum. In 1881 we imported 37,772, 728 pounds of tin plates. costing $14, G41 ,O57, on which we paid 1 1 10 cent per pound duty, say $4, JAY, ,943, which was 285 per cent. It is now proposed to raise this duty to cents per pound, which, upon the importation of 1881, will yield a revenue of $7,554 ,545, an increase of over $3, 400, ,OOO the revenue of 1881. besides raising the duty from 2s per cent. to over 50 per cent. and taxing the people $7,5oo, GOO on product used mostly by farmers, house building, and the poor mans household utensils, tinware. I simply ask whether the people were crazy in testifying by an oyer- whelming vote that taxes should be reduced, whether the President and his Secretary of the Treasury were testing in demanding substantial reduction of taxes, when in deti ance of this most emphatic demand of the Executive and people the Ways and Means committee proposes to tax the people ST. 800, 900 on tin plates, or nearly double that of the present war tax.
 There does appear to be some excuse for MT. Meores wrath in such proceeding as he cites. Probably he will be still more dis satisfied before the work which he is watch ing is done. Others, also, besides MT. Moore, will be displeased. But it is probable that some real reform will also be accomplished. If not there will be demand for it whose meaning cannot be mistaken
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
A WhaisIna Interesting Story.


 The whaling bark Abraham Barker, after leaving San Francisco last December, went down on the coast of Mexico after humpback whales as kind of preparatory drill before attacking the larger and more valuable bow heads of the north. From Mexico the bark cruised south, going short distance beyond the equator, thence to Honolulu, picking up a few sperm whales as she went along Early in May we reached the ice in the Behring sea. The ice was broken into cakes, formed into strips by the action of winds and currents These strips of ice were some of considerable breadth and length. There was clear water between, through which the ships sailed, but when body of ice was in the way the ships did not hesitate to run through it, taking care not to strike the vessel too hard.
 The ice prevented any whatever from rising. In the latter part of May reached the Saint Diomede islands, between East Cape, Asia, and Cape Prince of Wales, America. Thc straits were comparatively free from ice.
 full of natives, came of to the ship
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20

The paper in the January number of zHe Crime, " by James F. Colby of this city, is destined to attract much attention. It con- tains great many facts which have never before been brought together, and the argu- ment is powerful one.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
MORNING. DECEMBER 20, 1889.

come across cases of the most loathsome dis ease which the patient had contracted by contact with the lips of diseased person. D This is we'll worth the attention of kissers, but we do not look for an immediate and widespread desertion of the kissing habit.
 A Washington observer who thinks he can gee as far as 1881 thus relates his vision The finger of fate has pointed out Ben Butler as the next President of the United States and nothing but his death prevent him get
 ting there. He will be nominated by the Labor party in the spring of 1884, and the prominence this will give him will force the Democrats to take him up and make him their nominee. The Democratic party can- not injure Gen. Butler when he looms up as the candidate of the industrial classes. An attempt to snub him will result iii the aliena- tion of hundreds of thousands of working men in States where the Democrats will need all the help they get, and where the loss of few thousand votes may be fatal. Gen. Butler, as workingman's candi- date for the presidency, will be in pc- sition to defeat the Democratic party should another man be nominated for the Presidency, and he will do it. He would organize the workingmen as they have never been organized before and he would give them power and prestige as class they have never before enjoyed power which cannot be taken from them. Anti-monopoly Is go
 ing to be 8 popular issue in 1884, and the anti -monopoiists and workirgmen, by joining issues, as they will surely do, will swing million votes. The aggressions of capital have been so marked of late, and the opera ton of combinations of money kings so col
 ossal and so daring that the neces
 sity of checking their growing and dangerous power will be recognized as urgent and imperative. No public man in the United States has the bull dog strength of purpose and the will to lead an attack upon what labor pronunciamentos style the giant monopoly, that are possessed in an eminent degree by Ben Butler. He is the man for the occasion, and his fitness for the position of leader will be so patent that no one will attempt to deny it. Circumstances will force one the other of the two great parties to make him their standard bearer
 The Democrats will be afraid to pass him by for fear the Republicans will take him up, and it will come to pass that he will be the nominee of two or three parties, whose con-
 bined vote will seat him in the White House. The free traders will have to take back seats, and the Democratic senators and representa- tives who are in Congress by reason of their allegiance to monopolies will have to take themselves out of the way or be run over.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
PLAIN
 TRUTHS

The blood is the foundation of life, it circulates through every part of the body, and unless it is pure and rich, good health is impossible. If disease has entered the system the onLy sure and quick way to drive it out is to purify and enrich the blood.
 These simple facts are well known, and the highest medical authorities agree that nOtHfns but iron will restore the blood to its natural condition; and also that all the iron preparations hitherto made blacken the teeth, cause head ache, and are otherwise injurious.
 BROWN's IRON BITTERs will thor oughly and quickly assimilate with the blood, purifying and strengthen ing it, and thus drive disease from any part of the system, and it will uot blacken the teeth, cause head ache or constipation, and is posi- lively a10t injurious.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
r5ournaI auo Gouriet.

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EDITORIAL NOTES.

The letters which have just been made public by ex-Senator Dorsey are interesting, but it is said that he has others quite as in- teresting, involving "the very highest of ficials." Let us have them.
 The merchants of New Haven are having 8 good "holiday trade" and they deserve it, for they have spent much time and money in preparing for it. It is not necessary or wise to go to New York to spend money when the home stores are 80 we'll stocked and we'll managed.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
Saved his Child.

F N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md.
 Feb. IF, I88o.
 Gents Upon the recommenda- tion of a friend I tried BRowN's IRON BITTERs as a tonic and re- storative for my daughter, whom I was thoroughly convinced was wasting away with Consumption. Having lost three daughters by the terrible disease, under the care of eminent physicians, was 10th to believe that anything could arrest the progress of the disease, but, to my great surprise, before my daugh- ter had taken one bottle of BRowN's IRON BITTERs, she began to mend and now is quite restored to former health. A fifth daughter began to show signs of Consumption, and when the physician was consulted he quickly said "Tonics were re- quired ;" and when informed that the elder sister was taking BRowN'S IRON BIrrERs, responded "that is a good tonic, take it,
 ADoRAM PHELPS.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20

BRowN's IRON BITTERs effectual- y cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion and Weakness, and renders the greatest relief and benefit to persons suffering from such wasting diseases as Con- sumption, Kidney Complaints, etc.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-20
Andrew Goodman,
 88 Crown Street. MERRY CHRISTMAS Fine Holiday Goods,

CONSISTING OF Porto Rico, Jamaica and Florida Oranges Extra large Valencia Oranges, only 25c per dog. Rsisins, Citron, French and Turkish Prunes, Paper Shell Almonds. Brazil, Filberts, English Wanuts. Hickory and Pecan Nuts
 Extra large Layer Figs, 20c per ID. Extra Catawba and Malaga Grapes. Holiday Cakes from the celebrated bakery of Auger Bros, viz Extra Spice Nuts Anise Seed Biscuit, Cocoanut, Chocolate and Almond Mace, Maccaroons. Honey Cake Of every description. Bakers Chocolate German Sweet Chocolate and Chocolate Menier,
 Christmas Candles of all sizes.
 Canned Goods of every description at lowest price, Neufchatel Swiss, Edam, Sapsago H Factory Cheese Imported NIaccaroni and Fermicelli. Fine Greening and Baldwin Apples. Alden's EvaporateG Apples and Peaches. Nice Butter, AZ lbs for S1.
 Fine Butter 35c 1b., lbs. for $1.
 Also extra fine Creamery Butter constantly hand The very best Sweet Cider expressly made for us. Mince Meat and Preserves of all kinds. Genuine Rock and R ye 65c per bottle. Champagne, Claret Cognac Brandy Cherry Wine, Port Wine, Madeira Wine, Sherry Wine. Angelica Wine German Rhein Wine 45c bottle, S4. 75 case. Cali and see us before making your purchases.
 ANDREW GOODMAN, No. ss Orcwn st., Bet. Church and Temple sts, Goodman's Building Union copy. de1G
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24
THE WORKINGMEN IN CONVENT ION
After Passing IA Number of Resolutions Adj
jOurned.
To Meet in New York Next August.

CLEVELAND, November 23.-The labor
congress this forenoon adopted resolution
offered by Robert Howard, of Fall River,
Mass representing the mule spinners' union,
condemning the Pacific mills of Lawrence,
and the harmony mills of Cohoes, for forcing
a lockout by reduction of wages, alleged to
be unnecessary and oppressive. The leglsla-
tive committee were instructed to urge the In
corporation of trades unions. Tenement
house cigar making was denounced IN the dis
cussion. The congress voted to meet in New
York on the third Tuesday Of next August.
The congress voted to admit on representa-
ton one delegate from each local labor union
and fix the per capita tax a; one cent Tor each
member per annum.
A memorial was received from the women S
national union asking for representation: Al
ter discussion in the nature of inquiry whether
petitioners are actually in the interest OF labor,
it was voted to admit all bona hde trades
unions Of women.
After a somewhat acrimonial debate, res
olution was adopted by vote OF 5 to 2, 10
admit representative from the district organ
zaton of the Knights of Labor on the same
basis as trades assemblies. Two delegates
declined to vote.
A resolution was adopted to encourage the
formation of state federation to influence
legislation.
A resolution was adopted eulogizing acob
b. Perkins, of Cleveland, for his generosity IN
providing for the families of the men killed
10y the recent falling of derrick, it being
erected by him.
A commtte was appointed on legal advice
as to the cons,tutionaity of the Miller Chi
nese bill, some provisions of which have been
set aside by the criminal court, and the com,
mittee instructed, if the act is pronounced
constitutional, to have it enforced, and if I'M
constitutional, to secure the passage OF an
amendment rectifyng the deficit.
A resolution, by Mr.. Grennell, of De
troit, was adversely reported upon and detea-
ted.
A resolution by Congressman Murch was
adopted. calling for an agreement on nation,
al eight hour law, and the secretary directed
to notify President Arthur of the action OF this
congress. Hon. M. a. Foran, congressman
elect from this district, is recognized as one
on whom the labor interest may repoSe with
confidence. lie made briei speech.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24

The Houston Post has endorsed the aP-
Monument of Gov Roberts TO the law profess
sorship of the University, and expressed
itself delighted over the election Of Mr.
Ochiltree. What is to prevent it from coming
over and frankly owning up that it was never
in earnest in its support of Col Jones, and
that John Ireland is just the man for govern
or.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24
DAMAGES.

Paris, November 23-The chamber Of dep
uties has prolonged the power of the commit
ice appointed to settle the compensation to
French and American citizens for damages
during the civil wac Of America, and the
Franco Prussian war Of 1873.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24
An Elegant Place for Sale.

Any one DESTROYS of purchasing one OF the
most beautifully located private residences III
Austin can address the undersigned. ihe
grounds are ample, and great expense ANA care
has been given to the cultivation of Ornament
tai shrubbery. The place would he excellent
for Il public institution if not wanted for Il prl-
vate residence. [tfl JAS. p. NEWCOMB.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24
FRIDAY. NOVEMBER ~, 1882.
Type for Sale.

One large, double font OF n0hpaTtl' ,olu
styleJ, about 100 pounds or more WIN npui
dance ui caps small caps, ilYIlr'S, lc;'ncIN 'llu
sorts will hr sold 1T Il i;trgaln; type III Io"'t
condition. Also several hundred p,l'i'uH W
hrevier md long primer which is nearly new.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24

WHEN our next state legislature meets We
shall find out if the warnings of the late cleo
t;on will be needed. Unless an efficient school
s,,stem is established the people relieved Of
keeoing up a cash balance, the road la"
amended, and general reform attempted, the
next election will find the democratic part
without a majority.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24
GALE OF ORDNANCE STORES.

SAN ANTONIO ARSENAL, J
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS,
November 20, 1852. J
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24

THE republicans of Texas form respect
,hi,. Iaw-abidine body of citizens in Texas.
A1o,o with the non-ofice holding masses OF
the democracy they have every interest Of the
o.,.s IN common. If the non-otiCe holding
democrats can endorse bourbon management
:, can the non -otfce holding republicans. We
stand ready to help Our democratic brethren
ont whenever it is necessary by putting the
democratic Office holders out and putting bet
te, men in their places.
Mrs. Langtry has been drawing immense
houses in New York. Her ''Rosallnd' was
a charming piece of acting, but was as far
nom the ideal "Rosalind" as 1t was possib e
to be. She gave matinee for the benefit Of
the sufferers by the Park Theatre hre, repeat
ing "An Unequal Match. which was grea
success. She is rehearslng Tor the "ltoney
moon."
Mrs. BARTLETT Davis, wife of w. J. Davis
Of Chicago, appeared with Patti IN New IorS
on Monday night last in "FauSt' IN the char
acter Of Seibel The Sun says: Mrs. DaT'
has a real conraIto voice, which Mile. Laur
does not possess Ii is rich, moreover, anc
well cultivated, and it is not too much TO say
that this sudden aspirant for tame made one
OF the most acceptable and pleasing Selbel'
thu have been seen since Miss Cary ceased
70 illustrate the character.
When Henrietta cloth and drap d'ete arr
used for dreSsy suits by ladies not in mourning
the approved trimmings are soutache embroid
cry and heavy knOtted cord fringeS
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24

Cairo, November 23.--Two members OF
the ministry, under Ragheb Pasha, declare
that Arab Pasha stated in open council, that
if the British fired shot at Alexandra, 1t
should be destroyed.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24
EDITORIAL SMALL SHOT.

THE local of the Houston Post has been
converted to spirltuallSm.
THE United States senate remains uncom-
fortablv close. 1t would be really better Tor
the country if it was decisive in one way or
the other.
Gov. CLEVELAND has been made present
Of Texas HON chair to sit IN. horn irog
should be furnished him as pet.
DAN McGARY has Tom Ochitree to bite
at, anyhow.
Now when all the grand things are being
said about Thurlow Weed let it be remem-
bered he was stalwart in politics.
TuuRIow WEED was born in November,
1897.
THE recent death in the Menger hotel from
gas suffocation proves the dangerous charac-
ter of gas.
In another column is drawn graphic PIC
ture Of the county poor-house. WONDERFUL
indeed, are the ennobling effects OF CIVILIZATION
great the progress of science
CONGRESS will meet week from next Mon
day-The old Congress.
WHEN President Arthur vetoed the river and
harbor bill, he was made the object Of gooH
many uncomplmentary remarks, but now Ii
seems that the democrats are going to attempt
to have the unexpended appropriation returned
TO the treasury.
AND now Henry Labatt is put down as
republican in disguise. If the mask could be
torn from the faces of half the democracy we
might discover that they are only democrats
for looks sake.
Tom Ochiltree's red head is deep Grim
son blush of shame on the cheek OF the state
-[Dallas Times.
If the "cheek of the state" is as extensive
as the .'cheek" of the Times man, then verify
the radiating influence Of the majors head is
simply tremendous.
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CONNECTIONS.

AT GALVESTON with Mallory Line Steamers for
Key West and New York with Morgan Line
for New Orleans Indianola, Corpus Christi,
Brownsville, and Vera Cruz.
AT ARCOLA with L. & G. N. K. X. for Columbia
and towns in Brazoria County.
AT ROSENBERG with G II. Il 5. R'y. (SunSet
Route for Co umbus Wemar, HARDWOOD, Lu-
ling San Antonio, Laredo, Uvalde and West
ern Texas and Mexico; also tor Houston Star
and Crescent Route for Beaumont, Orange,
Lake Charles, the Teche Country, New Or,
leans and all points in the Southeast. North
and Fast with New York, Texas Mexican
R'y for Wharton, Victoria and stations on
that line.
AT BRENNAN with H. < T c R'y. for Hemp
stead Ledbetter Giddings, Nc Dade and Aus
AT MILANO with 1. & G. N. R'y for Hearne,
town, Austin San Marcos, New Braunfels,
San Antonio and Laredo.
AT TEMPLE with Mo Pacific R'y.
Al MCGkEGOR with Texas & St. Louis Railway
for Waco, Corsicana, Athens, Mt. Pleasant,
Gilmer and TeXarkana.
Ross. Hico, lredel, Cisco, and all points Oh
thatli
AT CLEBURNE, Junction Of Dallas Division o
&C. 4 S. +. R'y.
AT FORT WORTH with Mo. Pacific, and Texas
& Pacific Rys. for all points on those lines;
for FL PaSo Santa Fe, San Francisco and the
Pacific Coast and for Kansas City, St. Louis,
Chicago, New York. and all points North,
East and West.
AT DALLAS with H, & T. c. R'y; 7, & P. R'y.
and Dallas Extention of Mo ?. R'y.
S9-See tina, your tickets read over this line.
IrFor full information address
Oscar q. Murray, Gen'l. Pass. Agt.
a-as-1y GALVESTON. TEXAS
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1882-11-24

The IIanisons have in rehearsal, Little
Nell and the Marchioness." Louis will play
"DIck Swiveller," and Alice Little Nell and
the Marchoness." They will soon play in
San Francisco.
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November ~, lSN.
There will be sold at this Arsenal. at public
auction on TT ESDAN. DECEMBER ~, lSS2
at 10 O'Clock il. IN. Il quantity of Saddle Bltll-
kets. Saddle Cloths, Saddle Trees. Brides, Ma
chimes, &c.
Catalogues giving quantities. conditions, &c,'
can De. had on application to this arsenal.
JOHN A. kRESS,
y. 1T Captain of Ordnance, Commanding.