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The Penn's Grove record., 1884-07-05
Such Is Life.

Bill Nye is a lucky and an unlucky
dog. He picked up a bit of paper in
the street on which was inscribed q
6S4. He bought a ticket in a lottery of
the same number and drew $50 200.
This he invested in a gold mine, and at
the end Of six months he took the poor
debtors oath. He then went to Cape
May, and while walking on the beach,
he discovered a young lady sinking for
the third time. He rescued her and
received $1,000 from her rich father.
That night he fought the tiger and had
to borrow a quarter to get a breakfast.
He thentook a job to put up a telephone
wire, and while doing so hit upon an
idea which he sold to the company for
$1,000. He spent 5000 in solving the
worthlessness of a new electric light.
He concluded for the first time in his
life that he would salt the balance down
in good real estate, and ST he bought a
farm and went to work. He resolved
to dig a well, and the third day he struck
a vein of coal and has been offered $780,
600 for one half Of his farm. Such is
life.
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The ZOdiaCaI Light.

The aus of the luminous phenome-
non known as the zodiacal light has
long been the subject of speculation,
and numerous hypothesis have bean
suggested to account for it. A CORES
pondence regards the entire phenome-
non as one Of the reflection Of light.
What we observe is nothing but reHec-
ton Of that part Of the earth which is
illuminated shortly before the sun rises
and after it sets. In order to under
stand this we must assume that the
earth is surrounded for "a certain dis
lance by a comparatively dense enve-
lope of gas, beyond which the latter
exists in a state of great attenuation.
We therefore have two media Of differ
ent density which influence the rays of
light in the well-known way, refracting
them up to a certain limiting angle of
incidence, beyond which total reflection
takes place.
If we imagine the sun a little below
the horizon. a part of the earth direct
ly in front of us will reflect the rays of
the sun at a very obtuse angle; these
rays meeting the boundary of the me-
dia at a very obtuse angle, will be to-
tally reflected, and it is these totally
reflected rays which we see.
This explains the appearance of the
light in the shape of a cone whose line
is always inclined in the direction of
the ecliptic, and whose base IS toward
the sun; it also accounts for the fact
that the changes observed in its appear
ance follow a reverse order in the even
ing from that in the morning. The
reason why the cone is longer in the
evening than in the morning is that the
layer of the dense atmosphere is expan-
ded by reason of its exposure to the
suns radiation through the entire day,
whereas in the morning the reverse is
the case.
The Penn's Grove record., 1884-07-05
Bismarck on horseback.

The lilacs are in bloom along the
"Linden' and in the Thiergarten,
where the 'bounds of spring" have
within a few days covered all of the
winters traces. The unusual change
from a severe to an almost midsummer
temperature has been enjoyed by none
more than the Emperor and Empress,
who, being seen in open carriages for
the first time III many months, showed
plain traces of recent illness. His
Majesty, as usual, opened the spring
''corson which takes place every Mon
day and Thursday afternoon in the
Thiergarten, providing the day is fine.
l was walking says a writer, through an
unfrequented alley Of the garden on a
recent afternoon, enjoying the lisp OF
leaves" when two horsemen passed
leisurely. The foremost was Prince
Bismarck, in uniform, and following
him came a servant dressed in black
livery. The Chancellor looked straight
ahead, as if pleased with the perspec-
tive. He held the reins loosely and at
every turn that led deeper into the
wood he passed on promptly, as II
DESTROYS of solitude.
/ felt some curiosity to know if the
man of iron would return to his palace
without venturing INTO the principal
driveway and it was soon apparent that
he had no such modest intentions. As
he approached there was a noticeable
stir along the drive, where officers on
horseback, silver and gold-braided foot
men, gave. a touch of color to the moy-
ing throng. The Prince had not been
seen on the street for two years, but
there was no mistaking his military
figure and familiar features. He SEEM
ed to have %purposely guided his horse
SO as to tantalize the curious, for
Just as they came running from all
directions the better to see him the
Chancellor suddenly spurred his power
full animal and disappeared through
the gates of the park just in the rear of
his palace.
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The Vatican Library.

In a gorgeously embellished hall and
long gallery is the celebrated Vatican
library, at Rome,in which 100 900 bound
volumes are actually entombed, for not
a book is to be 9 The treasures are
all buried In highly decorated but closed
and locked cabinets. 1t is the Oldest
library in the world, having been begun
in l447. Among its rare manuscripts,
we are told. is the Oldest Bible and a
copy of Virgil dating back into the
fourth century. In this room are many
valuable presents made to the pope by
royal personages from various parts Of
the world.
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VOLUME vi.
DANDELIONS.

Upon a showery night and still,
Without a sound of warning,
A trooper band surprised the hill,
And held 1t in the morning.
We were not walked by bugle-notes,
No cheer our dreams invaded;
And yet, at dawn, their yellow coats
On the green slopes paraded.
We careless folk the deed forgot;
Till one day, idly walking,
We marked upon the self-same spot
A crowd of veterans talking.
They shook their trembling heads and gray
With pride and noiseless laughter
When, ~welLa-day ! they blew away,
And never were heard of after
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23

the full glory of the sunlight. The pic
ture is carefully treated and the effect is
srandly beautiful. 1t is valued at $4,000,
and is owned by the artist.
There are numberless other exquisite
works in oil, among them 'Enoch Ar
den," very large canvas, the "Yeosemite
Valley" by Aib-rt Burstadt, "Abraham's
Sacrifice" the "FiIs, Christian" and many
others by famous artists. Among fruit
pieces is an odd conceit in which q mans
head, face and breast are represented en-
tirely painted of fruit. The top of the
head is musk melon, the eyes plums, the
nose pear, the lips cherries, the whiskers
grapes, the cheeks peaches and the breast
pineapple. 1t is the work of st. Louis
artist, Mat Hastings, and is valued at $50.
All of the pictures are in magnificent
frames and one may linger for hours IN the
galleries and yet be struck anew With some
artistic gem which patient skill and the
light of genius has evolved and given to
the view of less favored or gifted mortals-
I Rosa PEARLE-
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23
GALLEY CAB.
An Interesting Letter From the
Bazoo's Correspondent at
Galley.

Galley. No., Sept 2O.-[Correspondence.
DIR. Culp and wife, OF Iona City, were
visiting in this vicinity one day this week.
Mr.. Milt DurriIl lost fire horse by
disease recently.
MIR. Ollie Culp has commenced = FIVE
months school at Walnut schoolhouse.
Col. Crawford, of Sedalia was out here
at his fathers squirrel hunting the other
day.
DIR. Small and lady, OF Sedalis, called
on Grandpa Crawford and family one
evening this week.
The crack Of ire squirrel gun is heard
in the land, and the nisky little fellows
are falling on every side, TO the delight OF
the sportsman.
Everybody IS preparing to attend the
fair next week and are Anticipating grand
time. The narrow gauge will carry every
body st one fare for the round trip.
The funeral of the late Judge Jacob
Yankee will be preaohrd a. Bethlehem
church tomorrow. Revs Ing and GILES.
pie, of the NJ. +. church, are expected Il
officiste.
Miss Eva Thomas has secured a schoo
near Green Ridge and will leave to com
mence teaching on Monday next. Hel
presence will be sadly missed in the neigh
borhood the coming season.
The candidates and speakers failed t.
show up at Walnut on Thursday night, a
per appoin ment. The faithful gathered
and watched and waited In vain for thei
appearance. 1t is rumored that Cliff jack
son forgot his "notes," and in returning TO
them darkness came or, and he became los
and encamped out in the woods.
WHAT THE DEACON WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
If the young ladies are really afraid 0
the Deacon?
How many times jennie went to SCI
Lizzie, this week?
Why the four who went grape hunt
ing didn't find any grapes?
If the two young ladies who wer
comparing arms. found out which had tn
plumpest?
If several parties are not corsiderabl
off as to who was meant by the "littl
brunette"
If Nr. K, will ever stick another pin
and how he relished the introduction b
had to the young lady one evening thi
week
How Chas. Poundstone likes to be call
ed the great American mule. man and if b
will ever borrow another mule TO rid
when he goes sparkling.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23

Boston, Sept. 19.-Frank A. Leonard
whose case has puzzled the surgeons, died
yesterday. He was a base ball pitcher and
his right arm became useless. The shout
der blade and portion OF the collar bone
were removed but the yonng man fingered
in great agony for months before his death.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23
MIGHT HANG him,

and If he had to die, to die with the truth
on his lips. He said he did not kill Mr..
Wells, but that Tom Brownfeld did. He
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23

-Emroy's Little Cathartic are the best
and only reliable Liver Pill known, never
fails with the most obstinate cases, purely
vegetable. Is cents.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23
New York.
RENOMIHATED.

Schenectady, n. Y, Sept. 20.-Ths
Twentieth district democratic convention
hiss renominated Edward Wemple for con-
gress.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23
TO TAKE IT DOWN.

He thought Brown6eld was going TO tell.
Did not tell him would not protect him
II he did not tell. Said I'd stay by him
anyhow. He made a statement. / think
his mother was there. Frank and DR..
Feaster had private talk; then be made
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-09-23
VIENNA SOAP MANDATORY

GETS to the front with some interesting pro-
auctions, namely, baskets of flowers and
fruits. perfect in every respect and made
entirely of colored soap. calendars in which
the leaves, seemingly like paper, are made
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
Elections in Connecticut.

Mayor BuIkeIeV Reelected i'm Hartford.
HARTFORD, Conn, April THE city cleo
ton resulted in the re election of Mayor
Buckley by a majority of $50 and the re-
mainder Of the ticket mixed. Both Republi-
cans and Democrats made gains in the
council. It was not party victory, one side
receiving as much advantage as the other
Mayor Buckley was reelected by s57 ma
jority; John E. Higgins (Democrat) city clerk
1867 majority; Frederick s. Brown Demo
craft collector 1923; G. G. Strong (RepubIi-
CAM treasurer 951; John T. Peters Demo
craft $751;; Thomas Longdon Gre
pubIican) city marshal 642. The com
mon council will be Republican by ~ on
joint ballot. The Democrats gained two
councilmen in the Third ward, but lost one
alderman and two councilmen in the Eighth,
hitherto Democratic stronghold, and lost
one councilman in the Seventh ward. The
aldermanic board will stand eleven Republi-
cans and five Democrats and the lower board
nineteen Republicans and thirteen Demo-
Gratis. The contest between the electric
light and the gaslight companies resulted in
a victory for the gas company.
A Democratic Mayor in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, April THE election
here to-day resulted in the election of Daniel
N. Morgan (Democrat) mayor by majority
of 452. The Council stands 70 to 2
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
Church of the Messiah.

Rev. E1r HOughtOn's Plea for va"
cation Denied and his Res1guat1on
Accepted-He Ceases his Labors May
First.
The adjourned society meeting of the
Church of the Messiah was held at the church
parlors last evening and was largely attend
ed. James q. Leeds was the moderator
The question under consideration was the
proposition submitted by the pastor, Rev NJ
H. Houghton, to the effect that the church
give him four months vacation or consider
his connection with the church severed AT
the meeting last week the vote on the same
proposition resulted in a tie, nine ballots
being cast in favor of and nine against &C.
cepting it. The vote stood last night on the
first ballot twenty-seven in favor of rejecting
Mr.. Houghton's proposition and eighteen IN
favor of accepting it. This was taken as the
final action and therefore Mr. Houghton,
according to his proposition, ceases to be
the pastor of the Church of the Messiah on
the first of May next. A motion to engage
Mr.. HouRhton at a lower salary was rejected.
The meeting then adjourned till next Monday
evening. when other matters of interest to
the church will come up.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
l.VCAL NEWS.
Brief Mentlon.

Brief Mention.
The Light Guards encampmert melted, il
is thought, about $500.
The steamer G. H. Northam sooa resumes
her place on the old line.
The Committee on Free Library meet at The
Mayors Office this evening.
The steamer Nonowantic is ct Port Jefrer.
son, L. l., receiving improvements
Prot. William G. Mixter, of the Scientific
school, is building house on Edwards street.
The Connecticut Reporters association
holds its annual meeting in this city next
Friday.
William Mather, of West Norwalk, has
been awarded the contract for building
Darien's new town hall.
Ths postponed lecture by Professor G
Stanley Hall in High School hall will be given
Thursday evening, the 10th inst.
Camp Andrew Jackson, 6, 848, Ancient Or
der of Foresters, celebrates its second ami
Versary at Germanis hail. Tuesday evening
Of next week
Mr.. Franklin Farrell, of Ansonia, arrived
home yesterday from his trip to Arizona,
where he visited the silver mine in which he
has a large interest.
The New Haven branch of the Woman'a
Board of Missions will hold its monthly
meeting in Center church chapel this Tues
day) afternoon, at 2:45 O'Clock.
Mrs. Patrick Hogan, of 119 Saltonstall
avenue, Fair Haven, is missing, and is sup
posed to be mentally deranged. Her hus
band and friends were searching for her yes.
terday.
A dog supposed to be mad created an ex
element on Howard avenue Sunday. 1t was
white bull terrier. The dog was killed by
some one who struck it few times with a
base ball club.
Henry L. Bristol yesterday purchased the
vacant lot next to French's coal Office on
George street, near the corner Of Church
paying therefor 81 800. He will build liv-
cry stable there.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08

Charles W. Irving, of Bridgeport, at one
time proprietor of a store in New York and
later having fancy goods store in the Ster-
ling house. Bridgeport, died yesterday. For
some time past he had been salesman in
the store of the D. M. Read company, and
on Thursday last, at the closing hour, he
went to his house. having apparently en-
joyed his usual health. Friday morning he
arose when an alarm of fire was sounded and
went to the window. There he was attacked
with an apoplectic stroke, and was found on
the floor, in an unconscious condition. He
was fifty-hve years of age and leaves wife
and three children.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
Light Guard Encamp ment.

The encampment of the Light Guard
elosed last night after a successful run Of
hine nights. There we're many fine mass
duerade costumes. Master Hendricks and
Lille Sellew gave an exhibition of roller
skating and by their graceful movements and
difficult feats won applause from the aV-
dience. Master Leopold gave an exhibition OF
bicycle riding. The voting for the various
articles went on at lively rate during the
night, and it was well into the small hour
when the last ballots were counted. Billy
Williams made strong fight for the banjo,
but the friends of @. E. Austin outwitted
him and carried off the prize.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
An Old Resident,

Uncle Harry Curtis, of Stratford, reached
his Goth birthday Sunday. The Standard
correspondent says: Always citizen of the
town he comes down to us relic. as il were,
of the 18th century, with memories of the
past unimpaired and full of interest to those
Of the third generation with whom he is sur
rounded. He skated on Fresh pond as a
boy six years old before ths present century
came in, and at time when the waters Of
the pond were used to rot fax, the cultiva-
ton of which, at that time, was an impor
tant Connecticut industry. He watched the
war of 1872 when 20 years old with as much
interest as we watched the late war, and he
has stories of interest to narrate of that far
of period. He has voted at all presidential
elections since 1876 and We all hope to see
him deposit ballot in November next.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
RurRlars IN Co IInsvilIe.

Seven bursIaries were committed in Col
linsvills Saturday night. The places broken
into were E. A. Hough's, druggist, and the
postofice in the same building. Here they
obtained $500 in cash by breaking open a
smell safe, and several hundred dollars worth
of postal orders. Albert Alling's dry goods
store was broken into in the rear and about
$40 worth of silks and fancy articles stolen
Other places entered we're w. W. Bidwell's
law Office, the saloons of E. E. Siddle on
Burlington road and E. J. McAleer's and
Henry Cooks. No private residences were
entered
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
Ere i'm Wallfna6nra.

E. B. Miller's barn in Wallingtord, near
the big elm tree, was burned Saturday night.
The barn had long been resort for tramps.
1t was over 70 years old. Mr.. Miller is res
sident of Meriden. 1t is probable that $500
will cover the loss. The value of the barn is
estimated at $3.50. The building with con-
tents was entirely consumed. Although q
line of hose was laid no water was put on the
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08

Rev. Mr.. Biddle, formerly pastor of the
First Congregational church in Milford, is in
Boston receiving medical treatment Mr..
and Mrs. Biddle sail for Europe in a short
time ON trip for rest and health. Mr..
BiddIe was obliged to resign his pastorate in
OsWego, N. Y, owing to a continuance of
impaired health. They have large circle of
friends in Milford and in this citv.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08

Bandmaster STREET., under whose manage
ment for four years the Second Regi-
ment band, otherwise known as the
American band, took a position among the
best bands in the State has resumed the man
agement of that band and will increase it by
five or six pieces, adding such well known
players as Gould, Lyon, Nesbitt, Lackington,
Samuel Mallons. G. STREET., etc. The band
will have its headquarters at the Musical
Union headquarters, room 9 in Dwight
building. The band will soon number twenty
three pieces
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
Funeral of Mrs. Darham.

The funeral of Mrs. Durham, wife of P. G..
Durham, took place yesterday afternoon at
8 O'Clock from the residence of the family on
Hamilton street, and was attended by a
large number of friends of the family, inclu-
ding many of the members of Wooster Square
Baptist church. Rev. E. M. Jerome was the
officiating clergyman. There was a lovely
floral wreath upon the casket. The bearers
were Charles Hanson, NJ. Armstrong, D. s..
Cooper, W. Ferris, a. Griffin and Lyman
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
a Beautiful Lantern For Fire Commit

s1Onor JerOme-A Surprise.
Last Saturday an express wagon drove up
to No. s's engine house on Edwards street
The driver brought an elegant lantern and
handed it to Engineer Sherdman together
with the following note addressed to him:
Friend SheYdman-The lantern accompanying this
note Ii for our new fire commissioner, -ME. L. Z.
Jerome to be placed in steamer house during his
and your pleasure, with the permtesion of Chief
Hendrick. Respectfully yours,
GEORGE EooKBowER.
The beautiful gift vas given the place of
honor in the engine house awaiting its use by
Fire Commissioner Jerome. All inquiries
from Mr.. Sherdman failed to elicit
any further information as to who sent the
beautiful gift or where 1t came from. The
expressman was dumb on the subject and
the matter remains mystery. The directory
also failed to give any clue to the mysterious
stMr. Sockbower." Mr.. jerome is not yet
aware of the gift. The lantern case is en-
tirely of German silver, and on the glass. the
upper part of which is of gay red color, is
ems in Illuminated letters, IN. Fl. r. ID. L.
e. jerome, Fire Commissions"
Chief Hendrick was telephoned to and an
nounced his acquiescence in the disposition Of
the lantern as expressed in the note, and will
In his grand rounds today inspect the gift,
as will also Fire Commissioners jerome.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
ExtermlnatIng Aouses of IA Repute

Cornelius Pierpent has purchased the
property in Hamden which Ella Cook has
occupied for some time and has warned the
occupants out. Mr.. Pierpont is determined
to exterminate the nefarious business which
has been carried on over the line. He paid
$4,000 for the property. The place known
as 'Lize Murphy's" will also be closed
When that part Of the country is well rid o
these encumbrances the value of real estate
there will probably be enhanced
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08

Nothing has been heard recently OF
Charles Kelley, son of ex-Policeman Owen
Kelley, who went to Cincinnati few months
ago. On one of the bodies recovered
during the recent riot there was a card of
Tom Shay's sample room, "A George street,
New Haven, and on the back of 1.-THE names
@. Kelley and @. Smith. It is believed there.
fore that young Kelley was killed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08

Patrick Bohan, who was injured by a fall
while under the influence of liquor about
week ago. was transferred from the alms-
house to the hospital yesterday, and 1t was
found that the base of his skull had been
Mr.. Harry I. Flint, of Bridgeport. leaves
Tomorrow for Virginia, where he will spena
several months improving his large tract OF
land which he is preparing for stock raising
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08

Manager COe, OF the telephone service in
Hartford, has resigned and will be succeeded
by Superintendent Denver, of the Western
Union once in Springfield. Mr.. Coe will
probably be employed in different parts of
the State. with headquarters at New
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-04-08
Rev Mr Bacon,s ResignatiSli.

The committee Of Dwight Place church
appointed at the church meeting last wsef
to modify the pastor of the church's action
regarding3 his resignation waited upon the
pastor last evening. Tue pastor communi-
Gated to them his views in the matter and
the committee voted not to disclose the pas
tors action until the chureh's adjourned
meeting tomorrow evening. There seems
10 be g very general wish in the community
that the result will DO in accordance with the
church's action.