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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-08-30

"DoNT talk to me about beginning
at the bottom of the ladder p observed
q crushed actor to a brother profes-
sionaI, recently. Don't talk to me
about beginning at the bottom of the
ladder. began there ten years ago,
and I'm there still. If it was to do over
again, I'd begin at the top. It's much
easier to fall down than to climb up"
The average young lady wants at
least four feet of seat in street car for
ride of six blocks, but she will ride
half a day Sunday squeezed into a buggy
scat beside her young man and not find
| the least fault.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-08-30
GEORGIA CHAIN-GANGS.
A DESCRIPTION OF PRISON LIFE IN
THAT STATE.

Features of n BnrbnrOus Penal SYSTEM
A SOutherner's Personal observations
How Criminals are Tortured and InnO-
cent Men Degraded.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-08-30
A WARM RECEPTION.

Inc OtneG Gay Il StItliSSI Li''O'S LII" "P
pearance in the office of a Baltimore
man and presented letter Of introduc-
ton to the effect that he was Mr.. Blank.
of Denver, who had come East to see
about organizing a company to develop
a silver mine. The Baltimorean read
the letter and then stood up and called
james James -
James appeared at the door with a
broom in one hand and a waste basket
in the other, and the gentleman con
tinued:
"James, go down to the night-watch
mans office and borrow his shotgun"
excuse me, sir, but-but, stam-
mered the silver man as he reached fo1
his bat-''but is this something new ?"
..:Just wait a moment" replied the
gentleman, as he walked to and fro.
BEG pardon-but, excuse me, you
know-see you again-good morning !!
oasped the specuIator, as he backed out
and he went down stairs like man who
expected every instant to feel a charge
of bird shot rapping the pickets off his
back fence. Singular that man with
silver mine should come East to be as
easily discouraged as that.
COWS IN THE PASTURE.
Murphy heard COWS in his orchard the
other night, and slipping out the bach
way, appeared suddenly near the from
steps and yelled: "He-ah Tige He
ah Tige! He-ahr' Just then figure
rushed past, cleared two fences, an(
vanished in the gloom. "Take i'm
take i'm p screamed the old man, bu
his daughter, Miranda, who had unac
countably appeared on the scene, Sc
cured tie dog by the collar and refused
to let go. "What ye doin', yelled tn
old man, "don't We know them cows ha
been in here three or four times ?" "Oh
na - was the answer, "but this was onl..
a cali. , The old man was pacltied, bu
Adolphus, who was standing out III tn
road awaiting developments, wasn't, an
Miranda will never understand the cold
ness that has sprung up between them
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1883-08-30

So MANY--There are said to be 1O0,-
900 Americans scattering their dollars i'll
Europe this year.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
RETALIATORY.

: Uncle Reuben: ''Yass, Ephrim, but 20
should do as 20 is done by" 'tEph: ''Yass,
Uncle Rube, but dis chile hain't never been
done by !"-Life.
Teacher: ''Can you tell tell me which is
the olfactory organ ?' Pupil frankly an
swers 'tNo, sir" Teacher "Correct. ~
Pupil goes off in a brown study.
Mrs. Popular (who has been asked in to
help entertain the children). 'tAnd Mrs.
Smith tells me that this little girl resides in
Chicago" Little girl embarrassed by the
attention drawn to herr. 'tOh no, ma'am;
didn't say SO. only said lived there"
The new coachman has been advised to be
scrupulously polite toward his employer if he
wishes TO keep his place. Accordingly, when
versation takes place: well John; how are
the horses this morning p Quite well, sir,
thank you. And you ?''
Her father stood at the gate talking with a
gentleman, and the year old miss threw out
several hints about supper being ready. At
length, being anxious and impatient, she
called out from the side stoop: "Papa, if
you don't come right in to supper the ice
cream will all get cold !'-Detroit Free Press.
Young politician" writes: "Why does
State have legislature ?" My dear boy, it
doesn't. The legislature has the State, every
time Has it by the throat, by large ma
jority. Has it by the pocketbook. Has it
on its back. You bet your slippers, young
man, the State never has the Legislature
Hawkeye.
Alleged American elopement. He-Hurry,
dearest, the carriage is at the door and your
husband may return at any moment. She
Wait one moment. will not take with me
one gift that owe to that hated mani My
Jewels (Tears them off with feverish haste.
is that all Z? All, had forgotten My false
teeth (Casts them on the table. And now,
now I am wholly yours
$50 you has done left de Jones 2" re-
marked Matildy Snowfall to Eliza Pinkston,
both colored, as they met on Austin avenue.
'sYou bet lefed 'em. Dey cotched me wild
a dollar found on de mantelpiece, and tuck
it away from me, SO I ies' quit EN-" You
is fool, niggah, Wouldn't have lef till
done got my dollar back. White folks am
SO presumin' nowadays. Texas Siftings.
There lives in neighboring town very
beautiful and accomplished young lady, who,
when IL years old, being well grown for one
of her years and mistaken by many for a
young lady of 16, receiveda a compliment from
a young gentleman asking her company to a
concert. She accepted, and when they
reached the entrance to the hall she lisped
out: 'tMither c., you won't have to pay
but a kwarther for me. l am unther II yeath
9th. Atlanta Constitution.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

view for as the teeth are small, soon lost,
and two of them at least capricious in appear
ance, SO bald heads In the prime of life,
smooth checks and beardless chins among
Men, ana woman conspicuous for the absenc0
or natural locks, are common in civilized
countries; while savage tribes, who have
more 1asely left Or still remain in, that state
OF society in which individual strength and
personal ornament are demanded by the prin.
clples of natural and sexual selection, have
stronger teeth and retain more of their origi-
nal wealth of hair.
With respect to his locomotive limbs civil
lied man has lost some faculties and is losing
others The prehensile power of tho great
toe, inherited from our ape-like ancestor,
and still obvious in the human embryo, is
retained in part by savage races; but of ne
cessity lost by those human beings who ha-
bitually enclose their feet in boots and shoes
of civilized life. Indeed, the separation of
the five toes under such circumstances is no
longer necessary, and will not permanently
survive. Already the percentage of persons
who have two or more Of their toes united
throughout their length is surprisingly large
In that particular form of endurance
again, which enables man to travel long
expected, immensely superior to his civilized
brother. And increased facilities of artificial
locomotion, by rendering the use by the lat
ter of his lower limbs more and more unnec-
essary, will reduce them in time to a COM
psratively ruaimentasy eaEt7ition. Finally,
the readiness of our ancestors, and of our
savage contemporaries. to fight with one
another is no longer profitable, but absolute
ly pernicious, in the struggle for civilized
existence. There is SO necessity nowadays
for frequent personal combats and struggles
of life and death. On the contrary a man
who is violent and pugnacious will, as gen
eral rule, be more often imprisoned or slain
in the prime of life than his more pacific
neighbors, and will therefore leave fewer
children to inherit his fighting spirit. Thus
the constant process of elimination of COM
batiVe men will continue, without any COM
pensating advantage in the struggle for exist
ence arising as heretofore from success as a
warrior. The man of the future, therefore,
will not only be toothless, baldheaded, and
incapable of extended locomotion with his
imperfectly developed feet, but he will also
be particularly averse to engaging in person
al confict-a love of peace at any price.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
another Set of Civil Service Rules
From the Burlinpton Hawkeye,1

The following suggestions are most respect
fully submitted to the Civil Service commits.
| sion for the guidance of government EN-,
| ployes, not n ecessarily for acceptance, but
| merely as guarantee that the Hawkeye is
| right up to the front in this glorious reform.
1. PunctuaIty during business hours and
constant attendance at the desk is not nee
| essary, but clerks should write the date OF
pay day and amount of salary on their hearts
with hooks of steal.
2. No perquisites are allowed to subordi-
mates. The custom has been found PERM
cious in its tendency, and subversive OF
honest administration. The head of the de-
partment has ample time to rope in any little
loose swag that may be wandering around
unclaimed.
3. Citizens of 20 years of age and upward,
transacting business with any of the depart
ments. should be addressed by the junior
clerks as ''Sir" and not stYoung fellah," as
heretofore. It is also desirable that appoin-
tees from the New England and Southern
States should acquire some general mode of
addressing ladies other than "Marm' and
'tMum"
4. Clerks of third class, who are learning to
write, will be permitted to practice on gov
ernment stationery during the day, but it is
not permissible to carry Office supplies to
ones night school.
5. In addressing the head of a bureau or
department, clerks must address him by his
full title. Only doorkeepers and janitors
will be permitted to call him Say, you ?"
6. Post no bills.
Z. Newspaper correspondents and maya
zine writers holding positions in the depart
nents are not expected to attend to any du-
ties save their literary work. If that is any
indication of what they can do in the way of
clerical work, it is evidently money in the
governments pocket TO keep from doing any
of it.
8. All employees are requested, nay, i'm
plored, always to speak of the Cabinet
eve"
8. Please keep off the grass.
TO- De not hitch to the trees.
II. Gas burned after 12 O'Clock will be
charged extra.
12. Procure tickets before entering the
train.
13. Beware of pickpockets.
IA. Do not pick any leaf, shrub, or flower.
Is. Gents without baggage are required to
pay in advance.
16. Smoking on the second floor OF this
building is prohibited.
II. Five dollars fine for crossing this bridge
faster than walk.
IS. No fishing or shooting allowed on this
farm.
, 10 Children having seats at the table will
De charged full rates.
20. This way out
Many of these rules have been in operation
all over the continent for many years, and
have received the general and hearty approx
al of the public.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

In case on trial before Judge Aldrich in
the Superior court at Boston last Friday, the
plaintiff was a citizen of New Orleans, and
the defendant a Massachusetts, corporatio,a a.
In his closing argument the defendants &C Jun
sci appealed to the jury to give verdict in
his favor because the plaintiff was q south
ern man and verdict for him
would be sending northern capital to the
South. This appeal was "a very un-
wise one and Judge Aldrich in his charge to
the jury very properly said; 81 make sin-
gle observation, gentlemen, upon this case.
am glad to know that here in MASSACHUSETTS
tuds or latitude. You are entire strangers to
me, but know you are Massachusetts, men
and a Boston jury, and from the time when
Boston jury acquitted British soldiers for
shooting Boston citizens because they were
not held personally responsible. down to the
present day, think that Boston juries have
continued to render verdicts according to the
law and the evidence without regard to the
location of the plaintiff or the defendant.
Massachusetts never repudiates. She pays
the last dollar in gold, if gold be worth 800 to
one. Gentlemen, in this case am sure you
will render verdict as if the controversy
was between A and B, without regard to
places of habitation, according to the law and
evidence given you and upon no other con-
sideration. The jury returned verdict in
favor of the plaintiff in the sum of 81, ,S13. rs
and the defendants lawyer received lesson
which ought to be valuable to him, though it
Is somewhat doubtful that lawyer who coald
make such plea could learn much.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

The ladies of the Baltimore Confederate
society have wisely determined not to display
the Confederate colors on the day set apart
for decorating the graves of soldiers who
died in fighting against the Union
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
John j. DiElman,
oA ORANGE STREET,

Dealer in Guns, Rifles, Pistols. Fishing Tackle in
great variety Locks, Door Plates, Letter Box Trim
ninRs Bell Hanging, Speaking Tubes and
Fixtures, Electric Pneumatic, Oral and Me
chanical Bells Hung specialty Of the latter work
Gun and Lock Smithing. Key Fitting and Repair
ing. All work warranted. Orders will receive
prompt attention. myAV
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

In an address read before the Kansas Edi-
torial association the other day Mr.. F. G.
Adams, its historical secretary, said that State
has more newspapers to the population than
any State east of the Mississippi river, but
not as many as some States west of that river
For, while Kansas has a newspaper to every
8 1000 persons, Nebraska has one to every q
400; Colorado one to every 800; Dakota one
to every 1900, and Arizona one to every
50O
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Governor Blackburn, of Kentucky, is mot
a candidate for any office on earth and never
will be-" Good.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
Price Three Cents.
New Life

is given by using Browns
IRON BITTERs. In the
Winter it strengthens and
warns the system; in the
Spring It enriches the blood
and conquers disease; in the
Summer it gives tone to the
nerves and digestive organs;
in the Fall it enables the
system to stand the shock
of sudden changes.
In no way can disease be
so surely prevented as by
keeping the system in per-
feet condition. Browns
IRON BITTERs ensures per-
feet health through the
changing seasons, it disarms
the danger from impure
water and miasmatic air,
and it prevents Consump-.
ton, Kidney and Liver Dis
ease, &c.
II. S. Berlin, Esq, of the
well-known firm of H. S.
Berlin & Co., Attorneys, LIE
Droit Building, Washing
ton, D. c., writes, Dec. 5th,
1881:
Gentlemen I take pleas
ure in stating that have used
Browns Iron Bitters for ma
lara and nervous troubles,
caused by overwork, with
excellent results.
Beware of limitations.
Ask for Browns IRON BIT
TIERS, and insist on having
it. Don't be imposed on
with something recon-
mended as Just as good."
The genuine is made only
by the Brown Chemical Co.
Baltimore, Md.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

At recent hearing in Atlanta on the ap-
plication of q paper manufacturing company
to have a receiver appointed to wind up the
affairs of the Atlanta Post-Appeal, the ques-
ton of the exact nature of newspaper pub
lisher's occupation came up. Counsel for the
company attempted to show that newspa-
per publisher is manufacturer and that con-
receiver might be appointed for
the Post-Appeal as, in the eye of the law, a
manufacturing concern. The application was
denied, the Judge holding that the collection
of news is not manufacturing.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

the higher classes where prayer meetings are
regularly held in French. The poor also have
the New Testament expounded to them on
certain days in their native tongue at his pal
ace, the singing element of the meetings be-
ing of ths Moody and Sankey order. The
'theretics'' in Russia are estima ted at Il, 600.
0oO
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
SonrnaI auO Gourier.
sINaLE coPIEs THREE CENTs.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS THE Cry, 1s CENTS A
WEEK, 70 CENTS MONTH, $500 A YEAR BIZ MAIL,
COUNTY, ADVANCE, S7.00 AT EXPIRATION, $3.50 );
OUT OF COUNTY, IN ADVANCE, $3.50, AT EXPIRATION,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

1t is not very encouraging to learn that
the docket of the United States Supreme
court, at its adjournment after seven months,
hard work in which 3s7 cases were disposed
of, was not diminished in length. There are
81 cases now waiting trial, and there viii be
more before the court meets again. These
cannot be cleared off in two years If no addi-
tions are made. The need fer doing some
thing to remedy this condition of affairs has
long been apparent, but Congress- has not
been brought to act. The Senate of the last
Congress perfected bill drafted by Judge
Davis, which had the support Of the best
lawyers of both parties, but it failed to get
in the House.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22
SEALED PROPOSALS

Notice to Contractors.
Grading. Paving, SeWering, Fencing
Bridging and Painting.
CITY ENeINEERs OFFICE, No. II, City HALL,l
New Haven, Conn.,, May 9Th, 1885,
- NEALED PROPOSALS win be received at this Of
p fee until 7:9O O'Clock Wednesday evening, May
23rd, for the following work:
For grading Poplar street, from Lombard street TO
the Shore Line B. r.
For constructing TeIford pavement on Whitney
avenue, from the r. r. bridge to Sachem street.
For constructing sewers and appurtenances in
Whalley avenue from Sperry street to Orchard, and
in Myrtle street. from East to Hamilton. >
For constructing a wooden fence around part OF
Clinton Park. .
For retimbering and replank1ng "Drsgon Br1oge'
Blank forms of proposals and any Information con-
cerning plans specifications bonds, etc., will be FUR
nished application.
No proposals will be received after the time speci-
ed and all proposals notion the blanks furnished or
not properly filled out will be rejected.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
BY order of the Board Of Public Works.
ALBEIT B. HILL,
rnv11 10 81 2223 Acting City Engineer
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

Since the Czar issued manifesto allowing
the sale Of the New Testament in the Rus
zian language remarkable religious move
ment has been in progress in Russia. The
reading Of the Sermon on the Mount and 9TH
or portions of the New Testament is COM
plete revelation to the masses, and during
the past few years they have heard the gos-
pei gladly. While the revolution In religious
sentiment is strong among the common peo-
pie in the southeastern part of the empire, q
similar revival among the aristocracY is re-
ported in the north at st. Petersburg. A
colonel in the guards, q man Of birth, has
even left the army and opened his palace to-
Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-22

MIR. A. A. Cohen, who Is noted member
of the San Francisco bar, has been one Of the
most conspicuous enemies of the Central
Pacific railroad and one of the strongest
agencies in the agitation for
State control of the railroads in California.
When summoned before the Railroad com.
mission he now frankly states that further
study has largely modified his views. He
now believes that the eyils-of :railroad man
agement are to be cured by oenpetitIon, NOT
by State regulation; and opposes an effort
to fix either fares or freights by statute. OF
even an effort to force charges at the same
proportionate rates from competitive as
from competitive points. Perhaps others be-
sides Mr.. Cohen would modify their views
of the railroad question if they would study
it calmly and impartially.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-08-12
Railrond Aooidet

PiTTsnURo, Aug. l1.-shor \ bsiore mid.
night last night three men samed 'owen
Doris, John Kirwis and JSnes Connor,
were walking on the Ohio & 9lumore rail.
road track near Delmer station, and stan
ping aside to allow the freight tram 10 pnss.
were ground under the wheels of the ex,
press coming In an opposite d -eotion. Dor.
ris aud kirwis were instantly killed tbeir
bodies being horribly manried. Conner
wfo was mutilated beyond rscoenition
lived several hours, but died tals morninS
EAsroN, PENN, Aug H. 'ortS cars Of
coal OF a train on the New Jersey Central
railroad were thrown from tbe traci, AZ
ihillipsburg New Jersey, dabot. fourteen
wrecked ana the contents scattered along
tue iracH sr ior distance Of several hundred
eral hours. A brakeman was slightly in.
jured, 'e""S 'n'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-08-12
CLEBURNE.


n"'ir0"u Data--A hand-to-haud Fight.
ULKsuRNE, Aug, H. Especial l. Tho
Gulf Colorado & Santa Fe Railroad com.
pany are constructing their second new
wire nom Temple to Fort Worth and II
viii be completed In about week, One of
thtse wires will be for through business
and the other tor general railroad business
There will be two additional freight trains
put on the main line OF the road tomorrow.
Weldon odell, lately holding position
IN the Santa Fo train dispatcheris office,
goes to Fort Worth tonight as the com.
psnysnight operator there.
:, W. r. Blair hardware dealer, and Isaac
stone, Dutchman who keeps a peanut
stand, got into q difficulty this evening
near the square, over business matter
stone, it is alleged, made Insulting remarks
70 Blair concerning the same, when Blair
struck him a blow telling him 10 the ground.
AFTER few ticks between them by-standers
separated them. Stone is CONSIDERABLY
bruised up. Both will contribute 10 the
clty's treasury Monday. Blair is oonsld.
cred peaceable citizen.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-08-12
Muat nAve a I,aIlrnn,i

BRowSwooD. Aug. li.--[Special THE
citizens Of Brownwood are meeting with
great encouragement, both from Fort
Worth and Cisco, In regard TO the railroad
Both places want the road. The prospeet
Tot road from here TO Fort Worth Is better
now than II has ever been. The cost OF
constructing and equipping rail.
road from Brownwood 10 Cisco
Is sllmated at $4,000, there being
only forty miles OF road 10 build between
this place and Cisco, and no places 10 be
brdged and no largo hills 10 cut through.
Oisoo oilers to take $4,000 stock, and the
railroad company think they can raise
YlOOQOO In Brownwood, and after commenc.
ing the road Il Is thought that enough can
be secured on bonds 10 cOmulete n. Onr
citizens appear TO be determined, and the
wealthy men say that we must have road
either To Fort Worth or Cisco