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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
" ..HIGH LIGENSE. g

From time to time we have laid before our readers facts concerning the working of the ''high Icense'' system which go to show that this system is effective. It is rapidly gain ing in favor in the West, where it's usefulness has been chiefly exhibited. Some notable testimony in it's favor comes from Lincoln, Nebraska. Two years ago the city council of Lincoln passed an ordinance to the effect that hereafter lHense to sell liquor would cost one thousand dollars a year. There were twenty saloons in town and the proprie- tors of six of them paid the heavy fee, the rest of them going out of business. At once these men who had given such large price for their privileges became special officers to see that no one sold without 8 license. In Omaha high license reduced the number of saloons from 165 to 80, and the dealers paid into the city treasury $8O,00o instead of $16, 800. There is certainly much that can be said for the high license system It tends to place and keep the liquor traffic in respon- sibIe hands, largely reduces the number of liquor shops, and tends to improve their quality.
 In Holland there is 8 peculiar kind of high license whichssis said to work satisfactorily Liquor licenses are sold there by auction, and of course there is much competition for them, by which the public treasury profits The Springfield Union outlines a plan for distributing licenses by auction which is interesting. It is as follows: Suppose that the board of aldermen determine in advance how many licenses of each class they would issue. and limit each class to about the same proportion as at present. Let minimum price for licenses be fixed at a figure which would insure the licenses falling into respon- ble hands. Then let the aldermen adver- tise for sealed proposals, with the under standing that the licenses should be granted to the highest bidders in the various classes, provided there were no objection on &C., count of previous bad character. It may be objected that all the dealers could combine and all bid alike, and the competition would thus fail, being no com petition at all. But the fact that there is likely to be nearly twice as many applicants for licenses as there are licenses to be grant ed would naturally defeat any combination, and the result would be ''every man for him. self and deuce take the hindmost." The bid ders would put their figures as high as they could possibly afford, and the more they paid the more they would approve the restrictive plan, which throws all the trade into few hands.
 This plan appears to be fair and practi- cable. Doubtless some form of high license will soon be tried in the eastern States and we shall have an opportunity to observe the workings of the system near home. A num- Der of Boston gentlemen have already peti- tioned the Police Commissioners of that city to increase the fee for licenses.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
Saturday, March "A, 1883.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORm IN THE
 I.EGISLATURE.


 LEGISLATURE.
 The Judiciary committee have reported adversely upon the bill providing for Civil Service Reform in this State for the singular reason that they think it best to wait and see how it works in the other States. If this means that Connecticut can't start any re- forms of her own and must adopt only those which the other States have worn out they ought to be congratulated upon the exceed ingly elevated and pstriotie view they take of this commonweaitAss The committees, If we are to take them at their word, seem to re- gard the appointment of men to office be- cause they are fit for it as very dangerous experiment. Before the Legislature of Con necticut can take such momentous step, it ought to wait aRd see whether New York can stand it, to have her offices run by men who are fitted to do it. Let other and greener onwealths burn their fingers if they want to, Connecticut isn't any such ninny. She isn't going to be the first to try the wild scheme of selecting her officers on account of any such foolishness as fitness and capacity.
 This report is the more remarkable as the chairman on the part of the House is, we believe, the secretary of the Civil Service Reform Association of this State. We should be really interested to know what in his view the object of that association is. We should suppose it's principal purpose must be Ito watch and pray" That is to pray that Civil Servies Reform be adopted in other States and then to watch and see how it works, and if things don't go to "everlast- ing smash' in the other States to introduce it with due caution and circumspection into Connections. We think, however, this must be mistake for the Civil Service Reform Asso- citation of this city has recommended some very excellent reforms for this State, among others the measure against which the com mittee has reported.
 One of our representatives, MT. Law, has had this bill tabled, to be made the order of the day at some time during the session. We trust it will be fully and fairly considered. We may venture at least to hope that the Legislature of this State will feel itself cspa- ble, in spite of the fears of the Judiciary committee, of deciding for itself whether this measure is desirable one or not with out any assistance from the other States. We think some well considered measure of this sort should pass.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
GOOD EITHER WAY.

English sparrows are said to be good on toast They are pretty good on bread-crumbs. Burlington Free Press.
 An Arkansas editor says that the stineiest man in his town talks through his nose to save the wear and tear on his false teeth.
 complimentary vote is something that is thrown at a man to make him feel bad be- cause he is not quite popular enough to be elected.-New Orleans Picayune.
 sePooh,n remarked the wise concert goer, as the performer of piano solo was leaving the stage, "that fellow can't play. Why he didn't wriggle his body, nor throw back his head, nor stick out his tongue bit. '-Phila- delphia News. l .--z. E
 Last summer as he lay i'm the hammock dreamily gazing at the smooth, flower. sprinkled lawn, his darfing approached and said ssThere is a difference Between you, dear, and the grass plot. .s12as: :CoasHunicats the variation. 'sThis is a5 daisy level while you are lazy" I couldn't hear the rest of it. g Es-z 7sis @aszls ~
 sBoss, 'sposen you was tor miss some mornin' dat ar pure pintef dog what you paid $200 for, how much would you Eif me eff fetched him back to yer house on Austin avenue ?'' asked Sam Johnsing. ssI expect I would give you ten dollars, !" replied Colonel Yerger. thoughtfnlIy. s.Well, den, boss, jess hand out dat ten dollars now, and yer won't miss dat dog, in the fust place. i Hit will sabe yer heap of anxiety about de pup. .'-Texas Giftings @-- - zl'S4 2
 A man was quietly munchine on a piece of pie in a saloon Friday morning, when look of distress suddenly displaced the serene ex- pression on his face. Taking something from between his teeth, and looking at 1t, hs cried to the waiter, ssHere, you, there's 8 stone found in this pie !" The waiter took it, glanced at it critically, and, handing it back, briefly said, ..It's no good to us; you can have it. it.a-Danbury News.
 M. Lefebure de Fourcy was examining g student in physics once upon q time, and the young man being nervous failed utterly on l the first question put to him--a very simple ! one, stBring this gentleman 6 bundle of hay for his breakfast, 2 remarked the dis gusted examiner to one of the attendants
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
VOluntaryTribute of Gratitude for
 Benefits Received.

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 When began to take Hunts Remedy was consid. erably run down in my general health, and suffered also from loss of appetite. Ever since have been taking the Remedy, however, my improvement hae been most marked; my former complaints, aches pains, Sc have disappeared. and now feel like my former sell. hale, hearty and sound in health. shall always keep Hunts Remedy with me, and would most earnestly recommend all those who are sufferers from haRey or liver diseases, or diseases of the bladder urinary organs to use Hunts Remedy, and take no other. .zsa
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

Bring two-the professor and will break fast togetherI'' added the student, who thus suddenly regained and asserted his self-pos session.
 The floods are raging yet ;
 They've ragged for weeks and weeks;
 So Uncle Sam has sent
 soms troops to check the Greeks. " -IuouiaYiIIa Courier Journal.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

but the application of sneh powerful stimu- lants as wide awake, thoroughly in earnest and perfectly disintsrested organization would prescribe" This is all very true. Though New Haven is not very badly governed committee of the right kind could do much good here.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A bill intended to prevent railroad compa- nies from giving free passes to legislators has passed the Legislature of Pennsylvania, but it contains provision allowing the issu- ing of free passes for charitable and benev- olent purposes.'' Probably many of the leg islators will be willing to confess themselves objects of charity.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

Philadelphia's Committee of One Hundred has been very successful in reforming abuses and checking extravaganza, and the Boston Transcript thinks every large city ought to have such committee. Says the Transcript
 sA compact body of the most influential citizens, who give their time to the cause of reform as they did to patriotism during the war, who, aetuated by one spirit, that of the public good, move right onward. will soon come to be powef in any populous city, which will drive inSo obseurity every element tending to standardization. The demoral- ization settling dovn upon some American cities needs drastid remedies-no anodynes,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

The case of William Collins. Brooklyn newsboy, shows that money and influence cannot always be relied upon to secure verdict in court Collins sued the Union Ferry company for $1o,ooo. He was found aboard one of the company's boats one day last summer by deck hand. He had paid his fare and possessed the full rights of pas senger The deck hand, unwarrantably as- suning that he had sneaked in through the gate, threw him of the- boat with such vio- lence as to bruise his head and break his knee-pan The jury awarded him $5,0o0, and William is happy.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

Commissioner Raun has had prepared an interesting statement showing the probable internal revenue receipts for the present year, with changes resulting from the new tariff law. Last year's revenue amounted to $146, 400, 900. The receipts, so far this fiscal year, up to March 21, exceed those of the corresponding period last year by $2, 200, 900. If there had been no reduction this year the revenue would have been $148,- 600, 900. But he estimates that the effect of the new law will decrease this by year over last of $2, 800, ,000. The decrease of $5,O0O,O0 between now and July 1, re- sulting from the operations of the new law, he calculates in this way: Upon banks and bankers g., 400, ,0e0; special taxes, $1, ,60e,- GOO; adhesive stamps, $500, 900, and tobac- co, $200, ,0O0,-a total of $6, 300, 900. But he expects an increase on spirits of $1, ,5OO, GOO, leaving 8 net decrease of $5,00O, ,OoO- The decrease on tobacco taxes is liable to ex- ceed $2OO, ,OOO, now that Comptroller Law renee has decided that the rebate on unused stamps cannot be paid to tobacco dealers out of any appropriation this year. This will keep their stamp purchases down to the mar rowest limit next year. On the basis of this years revenue, and taking into consideration the effect of the changes in the law, he esti- mates the entire receipts at about $1o6, ,2OO,- 900.
 It is popular notion that those who study very hard in college and take high rank in their classes are not apt to amount to much after graduation. The Worcester Spy does not think that this notion has a good foun- dation and cites in support of it's opinion the "high stand men, of that famous class of '53 at Yale. The valedictorian died a few years after graduation. Those who came next were the Rev. James NJ. Whiton, 8 Con- gregational minister, now of Newark, New Jersey, we'll known as 8 scholar, preacher and author; the Rev. Thomas F. Davies, an Episcopal minister of Philadelphia, promi- nent among the clergy of that church, who has ones or twice come near being bishop; Edward O. Billings, judge of the United States district court of Louisiana; Wayne McVeagh, lately attorney general of the Uni ted States; Charlton T. Lewis, mathemati- elan. insurance actuary and scholar, whose Latin lexicon, published by the Harpers few years ago, is the standard for school and college use in England as well as in this country. These were all scholars of the first rank in college, following imme- diately after the valedictorian in the honor list, and they include all of that standing ex- cept one. Besides these, Randall Lee Gib- son, senator from Louisiana; Andrew D. White, president of Cornell University and United States minister to Germany the late Benjamin K. Phelps, district attorney of New York George W. Smalley, London core spendent of the New York Tribune. and the late Delano A. Goddard, editor of the Boston Advertiser, who have been heard of since their graduation, all stood well in the honor lists.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

Turnbuli & Swanstons small factory at New Britain, in which they were about to make patent fire escape, was gutted by fire Wednesday morning. Loss $3 300. insur- ance &, ,50o.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

The managers of one of the largest dry goods shops in Paris have hit upon 8 novel plan for attracting attention to their estab- Hshment. A savings bank which will pay at the rate of four per cent has been establish ed in the shop itself. The amount deposited cannot be less than one franc or more than thousand. The sums will be handed to treasurer, who will give 8 receipt and present a check book to be signed by the depositor. Although advantageous to all it is expected that this plan will be peculiarly 50 to the poorer class of buyers and to employees of the establishment itself.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
A Yankee Trick.

Yankee shreNdness has long been truisnn. good trick was discovered by Connecticut man as faS back aa ls25 The people were then, now prone to contract coughs and colds. Our ancestors wanted to find a certain cure for these maladies. Much care stdY and labor employed, the resulting pre- hzs been known and successfully used many years Id the section where 1t was first compounded it's merits being passed from mouth to mouth. For old standing coughs with all their attendant ills and symptoms. leading to Consumption and death. it's eoual can not be found to day, on fresh cold it acts like unaa1c. It is offered to the public under Inc name of American Cough Drops. Your Druggist has it. s5 cents bottle Net confection lozenge. but liquid
 KA11ooRIHk is pleasant and soothing to the scalp, curing headache ard aIIssing inflammation. 50 cants
 fa20 eod&wtf
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24
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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

The new tree planting law of Ontario might very properly be copied by many of the States of this Union. Under this law townships are allowed to pay twenty-five cents for every tree planted along the high ways and protected for three years, at the end of which time the government will re- fund one-half the bonus. One township has already passed bylaw to carry the law into effect, and it is expected that hundreds of thousands of shade trees will be planted along the highways in Ontario this spring The trees specified by law are ash. bass wood, beech, birch, butternut, cedar, cherry, chestnut, elm. hickory, maple, oak, pine, sas. safras. spruce. walnut and whitewood.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

When the Jesuits were expelled from France some of their English sympathizers purchased for them an estate on the Island of Jersey. Recently their settlement there has not been viewed with favor by some of the natives and an agitation has been started with the object of driving them off the island. Notice of bill having that end in view has been given in the States Assembly, and pc tition has been presented to the same body, in which it is set forth that fin the different countriea in which this society or congrega- tion has established itself experience has taught that it's acknowledged principles and aims are hostile to the liberty of the subject, to the rights of conscience, to the hap piness of families, and to the authority of the State, in consequence of which the governments of these countries have been compelled to resort to precautionary and re- pressiVe measures" It is added that for similar reasons the States of Jersey, in 1842, prevented the establishment of 8 community of Jesuits in the island.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-10-30
A Colored Uprising.

st. Louis, 29.-The Post Dispatch,
in q very late edition. has a special
from Austin, Tex, stating that in.
tense excitement prevailed all last
night and to-day in consequence of
a telegram received by Governor
Ireland that 500 negroes are under
arms in the town of Cause, Milan
county, that an outbreak is mo-
mentarily expected, and asking for
immediate help. In view of the
fact of the late decision in the civil
rights bill case creating a very bad
feeling among the negroes in
various parts of the State,
outbreaks have been looked for.
Governor Ireland Immediately
issued proclamation calling the
militia to arms. Two companies
mustered here at once. and before
last plight over 1000 men
at Houston, Galveston and other
places responded to the call and were
ready to march at a moments
notice. These troops are still wait
ing orders at 2 o'clock this after
noon. The precise nature Of the
trouble at Cause cannot be aScer-
tanned, but there seems to be no
doubt that a disturbance of some
kind is in progress, and Governor
Ireland has ordered the special mill
tia to be ready for imme iiate use.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-10-30

JUSTICE HARLAN, of the United
States Supreme Court, dissented
from the opinion declaring the civil
rights act unconstitutional, and now
the ultra Republicans are talking Of
the Judge for Presidential candi.
date Harlan may be a candidate
before the convention but not after.
wards, for the Republicans are 60
ing to nominate somebody whom
they believe it possible to elect. The
only point that could be gained in
taking up the Judge would be the
making sure of the negro vote; and
as to that, where is the Republican
for whom the negro citizens would
not vote? However, if Harlan's
dissent was put forth from ambi-
ton for Presidential honors, it was
an exceedingly weak stroke. The
colored vote is Insignificant in the
north, and in the south is not large
enough to carry single State.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-10-30

WE ARE inclined to believe that
perhaps after all the fuss that the
railroads are making over the great
tumble in freight rates, they are not
handling goods at loss. They are
carrying goods for California much
cheaper than for Salt Lake. For
instance, they bill from New York,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond
and other cities on the Atlantic
coasti through to San Francisco at
the same rate that they charge
Utah merchants for freight from
Chicago or st. Louis. This doesn't
apply to the old three dollar rate,
but to the prices that are now asked.
1t should be borne in mind that
these goods are carried nearly half
the distance over railroads that are
not interested in the fight that is
going on between the Union Pacific
and Denver & Rio Grande. If it
should transpire that after all fifty
cents per hundred pounds is fair
price for hauling from the Missouri
river, the Utah people will not feel
very kindly towards companies that
have been charging them So and
upwards for transporting goods
across the plains.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-10-30

SECRETARY FO1GER is exciting
criticism by his failure TO appoint a
successor to Hill, super Gising archi.
tect of the treasury. It will be re-
membered that the protracted in~
vestigation some months ago, proved
pretty conclusively that however
much Hill may know of architect
ure, engineering and materials, he
knows entirely too much about corr
rupt contracts and squandering the
public money upon favorites. It
was thought at the time of the ex-
animation that Hill would be re-
moved Immediately, but he hangs
on, his wings merely being clipped.