Morris tribune., 1883-01-27
Spicy Varieties.

MT. Irving, Iuo EiiSlAou aCboi, ooCas'i Cd
that the use ofstimulants by actors when
playing is unnecessary and injurious.
Abstinence is 80 important that it must
be observed, even if carried to the sing
ular extent practiced by a certain Mr..
Phelps. "What do you do" said a
tired or thirsty when at work." What
do | do?" replied the old tragedian;
what do l do? l bite my tonguep
Southerners despise the cent, and pay
fifty to one hundred per cent. more than
they need to for small articles rather
than make use of it. which shows that
they are penny wise and pound fool
ish."
Boston has debt of $4l, 105 ,57S, and
property valuation amounting to $672,-
400, 100 The estimated expenditures
for 1884 are $1l ,054, $50. New York's
estimates for the year, foot up $50, $685.
$50. The taxable valuations of the city
are 81, 233, 476, 1893. The rate of taxation
is 2.25 per cent. New York pays 3d.
484 OH to keep up her public schools,
and has to provide for 10000 new pupils
every year.
Mr.. Min, who left the Chicago pulpit
for the stage, is said to be meeting with
large success in the west. His voice is
good and his personal magnetism is
great. His costumesa are costly and mag
nifcent and his neutrality-suspicious.
ly distinct.
The territory of the Kroumirs in North
Africa, fertile county, rich in minerals
and wood, became after the French oc-
cupation, almost desert, rs the nomad
tribes took fight. Steps were soon taken
by the French to encourage european
immigration, each emmgrant being Of
fered, free of charge, ground suitable 10
build house upon and five Or BIZ acres
for cultivation. The result has already
been that $50 families Of various nation
aities are established in the county on
these conditions, while the number is
increasing every day.
Some old family jewels, the name of
the owner of which Is not made known,
were recently sold at auction i'll london
at the following high prices: A pair OF
sapphire and brilliant earrings, Al gum
cas-; a ruby set in ring mount, IS guineas;
diamond ring, go; a pearl bracelet,
AZ guineas: another bracelet set with dia-
monds and sapphires, 49guineas;a horse
shoe brooch in emeralds and diamonds,
ll5 guineas; brilliant frog brooch, 100
guineas; crocodile ditto, 80 gulneas;
necklace of "a large pearls, 4S5 gulneas;
a necklace of 80 old Brazilian brilliants,
$50 gu;neas; brilliant Maltese Cross, 100
guineas.
Governor Morris, collector .sof Gus
toms at Sitka, Alaska, gives aglowing ac-
count of the mineral and ship building
resources of that frigid annex to the
United States He says the mines, are
the richest In the precious metals of any
known to the prospector, and have
Welded remarkable returns, netW1th-
standing the primitive character of the
methods employed in working the ores;
millions of dollars worth of which are
said to be in sight. Morris enthusiasm
NAV be stimulated somewhat by the pos
session of stock in some of these leads.
But the collector goes further and claims
that the facilities for ship-buildlng are
nneoualed in any land. However, he Is
reticent on the climatic conditions, but
he is doubtless waiting until next August
to dilate upon Alaska as a summer resort.
scene "not down in the bills hap
pened at the opera house in Urbana,
Ohio, the other evening. A son and a
daughter of Ethiopia appeared at the
ticket office and asked for the mayor,
who was attending the performance, and
on his appearance presented marriage
license and requested to be married.
The MAYOR selected convenient spot IN
the vestibulc, and in a twinkljng made
two hearts beat as one" and sent them
on their way rejoicing, policeman and
several spectators acting is witnesses.
Anon. the telephone stories floating
about is the following: An old man
would not believe he could Rear his wife
talk distance offive miles by Telephone.
His better half was IN country store
several miles away, where there was a
telephone, aNd the skeptic was also IN
place whore there was similar lnstru-
ment, and on being told how to operate
if. he walked boldly up and shouted:
Hello, Sarahw At Nat instant light
ming struck the telephone wire and
Knocked the man down, and as he
scrambled to his feet he excitedly cried,
THAT'S Sarah every timer