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Tho earthquakes In Spain are renewed and
tho sufforings OF the unfortunate people Of
Andalusia have been increased by violent wind
storms and the heaviest fall OF snow expert
enced In southern Spain In a quarter OF a con-
fury. The persistent trembling OF the earth in
the Spanish peninsula. which has continued
with brief Interruptions since Christmas. re-
calls the famous earthquake period In the Ohio
and Mississippi valleys about 1919. when for
many months the ground shook almost daily.
and the people became 80 accustomed to tho
motion that strangers visiting them were sur
prised OF their Indifference when an earth
quake ratified the dishes. But in Spain the
disturbance has been so much more
violent that instead OF becoming &C.
customed to the trembling OF the earth
the Inhabitants arc more and more terrified by
each successive shock Since Albania. the an
cient stronghold Of the Moors. has been over
thrown. some anxiety has been felt. in oil
countries. lest tho famous palace OF tho AL
hambra should next DO destroyed. But to the
stricken Andalusians 1t probably seems a small
thing that ancient structures however famous
or beautiful. should DO in danger. in COMPARE
son with tho destruction OF their homes. the
death Of their friends and tho devastation Of
ther harvests.
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lie Would Go West.

A young man in Indiana asks us the fol-
lowing questions:
IL desire to 20 West. Having obtained a common
school education, wish to go to prospecting
country where can get work farm manual labor
stgood wages In summer. and teach school In winter
and where land 10 cheap. for my dcsire to get farm
In the West
II would be glad to have your opinion on the above
proposition. and the best locality for person.
~ would also like 10 have advice another sub
ject less Importance but that interested In
have drawn few landscape with pencil which
have been pronounced by others mot myself pretty
clever. all things considered II you give
advice this subject would DO very thankful to you
would like to practise little this winter that when
go West can make pleasure for those at home by
sketch occasionally"
We can give our correspondent only very
general advice as to going West, for there Is
no particular place In which 1t would DO safe
for us to recommend him to settle. Kansas
is splendid farming State, but already the
price OF good land there Is pretty high, es-
pocally II 1t lies near to railroad. Along
tho limo OF tho Northern Pacific Railroad
there are many growing towns In which a
young man might work his way to pros
perity. Even as far west rs Oregon per-
haps his chances would be best. Though
that State Is In so northerly latitude, Its
climate Is remarkably agreeable and health
full. and It's citizens are distinguished for
their handsome physical proportions.
In California, too, there are great opportu-
mites before tho farmer, but VIC should hard
ly advise young man without capital to I'M
dertake to compete with the many rich agri-
culturists Of that State, who conduct farming
on vast scale and put Into 1t an enormous
capital. Texas Is the most progressive
Southern State. and draws more immigrants
than any other, but probably au Indiana
youth would DO better adapted to farming at
the North.
Ayt sng and unmarried man who is strong
and willing 10 work will doubtless be able to
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18
The Treatment of COnyicts.

An interesting report has been made to
the Prison Association by a special commit
tee who last year visited England to person
ally inspect the workings of the prison sys-
tenn which has boon in operation there to q
greater or less extent, for a generation past.
Tho result OF the visit, they say. impressed
them deeply with the necessity OF O reform
In our prison management, corresponding to
that which has boon wrought In Great
Britain since 1872 when the present dsci-
pline was first attempted Mt Pentonville.'
The general features OF the English penal
system are the gradual dlsuse OF short terms
OF Imprisonment, and the substitution OF
other forms OF punishment; solitary conflne-
mont during probationary period, and the
classification OF convlcts according to their
good conduct and industry.
The short terms arc opposed because the
period OF confinement is not long enough to
DO OF disciplinary and reiormatory benefit to
the prisoners. Besides, II, as hero, tho con-
victs In the jails for short terms associate
together, they all 60 out worse than they
wore when they came In. In England there
is no such corrupting intercourse, and the
time OF 1the imprisoned. SO far as possible, is
spent In profitable labor. or under cduca-
tional and moral influences; but tho results
Of experience are against short terms.
All sentences to Imprisonment for terms
longer than two years have been abolished,
except the sentence OF Ave years or moro,
OF convict prison. That discipline begins
with . probationary period OF solitary con-
ans"sof. during which the prisoner has
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18
Tho National Committee Of tho Indepen.

Tho National Committee OF tho Indcpen-
dents have published thoir cash account for
tho Presidential campaign They received in
contributions *23.s36. and they expended for
documents clerk hire. rent. printing. and other
proper purposes 500. 40S. leaving In the Treas
urer's hands a balance OF s427 after all was
over 1t is good showing, and 1t IL we'll to
have 1t made. Now let us hear from the Demo-
Gratis and the Republicans. How much did their
National Committees get. and what did they
spend 1t for? To which OF them. II to either
did tho Mormons pay their large contribution
1t would DO worth while to have the balance
sheet OF each OF these groat bodies: and people
would know moro after they had studied their
figures than they can hope to know without
seeing them.
As for the New York Stalwarts. who really de-
cided the contest. and gave Mr. CLEVELAND his
election. they were such model lot OF polltl-
clans that they lad no cash account. no contri-
buttons. and no expenses; and yet without
them tho whole contest would have come to q
very different conclusion.
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merely suf1cient food Of the coAryest quality
and ID kept ct severe and monotonous labor,
such as picking oakum or weaving coarse
mnts, In his lonely cell. which no leaves only
for his hour OF exercise, when he may see.
but must not address, his follows. II no be-
HAYES himself and works industriotsly tho
probationary period ends with nine months,
but he may indefinitely prolong IL by bad
conduct or by idleness. As matter Of fact,
tho great majority OF conviots pursue sub
missively and eagerly the purpose OF getting
to the end OF the hateful period as soon as
possible, and, as consequence. unconscious
ly acquire something Of habit OF industry.
Anyway, they learn that good conduct
profits man, especially In prison.
This periodi over, the convict enters the
lowest Of three classes OF laborers, distln-
gulshed by slight difference In dress. and
each higher class enjoying greater privi-
leges. Promotion is secured by industry
and good behavior, and tho desire for 1t Is
naturally great among the prisoners. FL
nally. tho convict may. by persistence In
woll-doing, earn q remission OF time. which
may amount to onc-fourth OF tho whole
period The monotony OF prison life is there
fore relieved by the eager desire and compe-
tition Tor rewards, and tho characters OF the
prisoners arc oftontimes permanently influ-
enced for good under such a system, which
Is certainly philosophical as we'll as practical.
But VIC cannot agree with tho suggestion
Of this report that "some form OF corporal
punishment may advantageously take the
place OF many OF the sentences for shorter
periods still inflicted" The remedy here is
worse than tho disease. Whatever the evils
OF short terms, they are not as great as those
Of fiogging, which degrades and outrages tho
manhood OF the criminal, and brutalizos tho
officer who applies the lash.
return to hoggiug Is step backward to-
ward barbarism. Yet only year or two ago
men and women OF responsibility in this city
were trying to get bill through the Legis-
laturc to authorize the whipping OF u certain
class OF male Offenders.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

The character and station of that justly
famous animal our Office cat are seriously mis-
understood by our esteemed contemporary the
Tribune whom 1t makes the following absurd
proposition:
"wiil Tux Sun consent TO allow its cat TO nght an
Unknown cat. Marquis Of QuE&SsBERsY rules at Madi
son Square Garden the proceeds the
statue fund 2"
without taking further notice OF our contem-
porarys particularly foolish request. We will
say In reply to all possible future Invitations
that our office cat cannot leave tho office. He
never takes holiday. and never will so long as
the fools keep on producing copy. He is always
at the Office. and what Is more. no one ever
saw him asleep.
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MISREPRESENTATION

WASHINGTON, Jan. l6-The amount paid
In the last Ave years for pensions exceeds $780,
900. 900. A bill Ii pending in the House. and is
likely TO pass. increasing the annual amount
$4,000. 900. There are also numerous private
bills which,. In tho aggregate. will increase con-
slderably the gross amount. 1t 10 notable
fact that among tho supporters OF extrava9ant
pensions arc professed eoonomizors and tax
reformers. Under tho laws already In force.
and those that Congress- has manifested an In
tenticn TO pass. tho Treasury will pay out In
i've years for pensions between $500. 900. 900
and t50O. 100000.
Be IL understood that no pension law 10 ever
repealed. New ones have boon added nearly
every year for upward Of ten years. The pom
sioning Of every soldier who served In the war.
taking the muster roll for proof. IL a proposal
not distant In the future. 1t will come sooner
than ID generally supposed.
Confossedly the frauds are enormous. They
increase with each step In legislation. Without
30 passed. under tho title. To increase frauds In
the Treasury. under the guise Of giving pen.
sions TO ex.solders. 1t 10 noteworthy that
taken a. the pensions arc Increased. Each
new law is an oxpansion of the opportunities
an an S Tor disabiass that nor H to
service In the war. It. is on the disability idea
that pensions are swslled. ,.,,..
regarding soldiers deserving pensions. But Il
docs not ask for thi g enormous taxation. Did
the money thus paid out 20 into the pockets OF
IL an undeniable truth that no small part OF 1t
never reaches them, and Is got out Of tho
Treasury bv systematic frauds. Tho late COM
missioner Bentley gave this a. his conviction;
and It has not been shown to be unfounded.
the amounts and scope Of pensions Is the DEM
agogue iden Of gaining tho favor Of ex- soldiers
II 10 largely the work OF demagogues In Con-
gress. some OF whom. rs the record shows. are
famous tax reformers advocates OF economy
In public expenditures and honestgovernment
House, Of Representatives will be Interesting
from this point Of view.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18
Frauds in Gold Frames.

80 far during the present winter an igno-
rant and conflding public has absorbed moro
fraudulent rubbish In the shape Of pictures
than In perhaps any previous season. The
general depression OF business and the high
tariff upon works OF art may have something
to do with bringing about this result. but
certain 1t Is that never was more barefaced
swlndling seon In tho picture trade.
Pictures which are only tolernbly skilful
limitations OF the style and subjects Of we'll
known masters are unblushingly offered un.
der thor names. and in placos and under con-
ditlons which imply some sort Of assurance
to the purchaser that no is not being cheated.
The swlndle has reached proportions which
are almost Incredible, and II Is time that
somo organized effort were made to check it,
The victims are mostly tho people who are
taking their first stops In tho requirement Of
works Of art. who fancy thoy know some
thing about pictures, but really know moth
Ing, and who fall easy victims to the skill Of
unprlncipled auctloneers. II thoy would
heed word Of advice thoy would purchase
nothing at any OF those art auctions without
written and q substantial guarantee fur
nished by the auctionecr. Tho fact that 1t Is q
private collection that Is under the hammer
implies only that tho now purchasers may be
cheated as badly rs tho first ono was. Be-
sides, sales OF so-called private collections
arc almost invariably humbugging affairs.
In which the collectors pictures are mado
a nucleus to give character to forged and
fraudulent canvasos that are always being
held In readiness for such opportunities.
Demand guarantee, and, II necessary,
have some one guarantee the guarantor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

earn bis living In any part Of tho country.
but perhaps he Ii - we'll on In Indiana %
no can hope TO be elsewhere. Moreover.
these are not good times In which to start
out after fortune. for the demand for labor Is
much less than usual. and the farmers, moro
especially, are 10 far from good spirits. II,
therefore, our correspondent has even mod
erately paid work ut home. we advise him to
defer for tho present his journey westward.
AS to his drawing, we can only advise him
to study nature honestly and faithfully.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

1t must not DO inferred because Mr..
EDWARD KEARNEY has gone over from Tam
many Hall to the County Democracy that the
former organization is to retire from politics
Mr.. KEARNEY was In sympathy with the County
Democracy at the Chicago Convention and
against his associates In their opposition to
Mr.. CLEyELAND's nomination. With the CLEvE-
LAND mon In tho ascendant. Mr.. KEAnNEY moro
properly belongs with the followers OF Mr.. HUI
BERT o. THOMPSON.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18
they show tAae the Evening Post has misrep-
resented The intent OF the examinations:


"whss American General was killed at Bunker Hilif
"what was the last battle Of the days oonnlot
In isoat
"who commanded the Union forces at chancsilors
visf
"who were the two mos, successful explorers Of AT.
ricAf
Tho last OF these questions is especially
edlfying. What connection, direct or remote,
has 1t with the fitness Of tho applicant to do
desk work in the Now York Post Office 2
How many people, not candidates for ONCE
under the reformed civil service. con answer
it2 What Is the measure Of success in the
exploration Of African 1t il fool question.
We have not space for many more exam
pies Illustrating the inaccuracy OF tho P0sfs
petulant assertions. Candidates at Custom
House examination for promotion az In
spectors were confronted with demand for
"the date Of tho act creating the Indepen-
dent Treasury" They were also required to
tell :" In what does treason against the United
States consistp" At another Custom House
examination the candidate was asked for
the names Of "the principal mountain chains
OF tho world" And, most extraordinary re-
quiremont Of all, he was calmly requested to
write dissertation on this theme: (which
Is the most (sic) desirable source OF national
wealth. agriculture or manufacturers" II
the applicant had boon required to correct
the grammar OF the examiners who pro-
pounded this conundrum. 1t would have been
different matter; but that was not tho pur-
pose Of tho interrogatory.
We are very sorry to be forced to the con-
clusion that our esteemed contemporary, the
EreninO Post. does not know what 1t is talk
ing about when 1t undertakes to discuss tho
history and philosophy Of the wonderful
civil service examinations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

This Is the first time within our recollection
that We have found the celebrated poet OF the
Ledger. Mr.. OHILDs A. NJ. liable to tho reprooi
which We now administer. We have the great
est respect for his talents. and his character
has soemed to us during these many years as
nearly faultless as can fall to the lot OF hui
mainly; but In this instance he has certainly
done wrong. We trust that Mr.. CHILDs. A. M.
will never again give us occasion to rebuke him
for such professional misconduct.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18
The Cat Couldn't Go A.,,s.

Some fun has been made In the Philadelphia
newspapers OF the famous "ofncs cat" Of Tms Sun
which occasionally devours even valuable copy But IL
10 manifest that what Is most needed in some Of tho
Philadelphia editorial rooms 10 with well sharp
ened appetite blind cat would do; only he must be
hungry and have cspacious ~ we'll as strong stomach
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

It is no dsparagemcnt to the high intollec-
tunl faculties OF the Hon. WILLIAM NJ. EvARrs
to say that politics will DO in rather a queer
state when he gets elected Senator.
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He 10 Indeed nm Able Cat.

From the Chicago Herald.
THE SUNS ONCE cat Is Thomas cat with 4
shark teeth ostrchs stomach and goats appetite
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Now. lot US ask. why not send to tho Senate
Mr. George Jones Of tho Times, whitesw Reid Of the
Tribune. or White or Godkiu Of the Ereniag PostP
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18
Every Long. Wiaded Governor should Have
a(af.

Wanted. a law requiring each Governor OF q
State to keep Office suS bred) and to give that
cat free access to hsiesk while he IL writing his annual
or biennial message II Crtenden Of Missouri or Robis
Of Maine had kept cat they might now 10 rendered
happy by hndng in some Of the people they meet men
who have read their messages.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

Hang the Grape upon the knob.
A written notice on the door,
Another angel gone to Cop
Our little dsrling is no more.
Mamma. wipe away that falling tear,
And weep no more for me;
With our saviour away up hero,
sitting on my Makers knee.
kiss my little sister MAMIE,
Give ROSIE my little doll to. day;
Tell her l am up In Heaven
With the angels will play.
Adieu. it's past, the midnight hour.
Oh how sweet the angels sing;
Con 10 looking from the tower.
hear tho bells In Heaven ring.
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::d IN NJ e.,SSs assa'Sss aIs assS $ b. ;Ts
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Barnun Caa't Get His

From me EdHerN Aroxs.
lis understood thatP. 7. Barnum 10 seskluu
to buy the oiloe cat Of TUE suM
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1885-01-18

Much liberty both OF fancy and expression
is permitted 10 poets. but VIC submit that in tho
subjoined extract from the Philadelphia Ledger
the bounds OF right feeling and accurate taste
ara frriavou al yiolataJ.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-30
FOR RENT

TVH3 A ROOM No. Il Exchange building, with con- M:;; sIltation room. Very desirable for a law .@sA yer's or similar purpose. Also room % same building
 $2,OOO will buy first class paying business in center of the city. Satisfactory reason for selling Call at once.
 W. c. WARREN, Real Estate Agent R M. HOOKER. Builder. 31 Exchange Building.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-30
STATE CoRREsPoNDENCE.
w WaIl1ngfOrd.

Miss Julia Baldwin, of this place @, will
 play the organ at the Universalist church in
 Meriden during the absence of Professor
 Marble, who is taking vacation.
 Professor Mark Putnam is spending few
 weeks at Stafford Springs, Ct.
 Dr. O. E. Powers and his family returned
 home from New Hampshire yesterday.
 The National band will give concert on
 the Main street band stand Thursday eve
 ming, and the following programme will be
 rendered:
 T. H. Rollinson. Overture-Twilight Hour. ........E. Boettzer 4 Potpourri from Le Polinto. A. Heinecke 5 Gavotte- Sunny Days W. S. Ripley 6 Le Anciente. ......................D w. Reeves There is dead horse in lot belonging to L. B. Neal on the North farms, the stench from which is becoming unbearable to the neighbors and one of them has threatened to prosecute MT. Neal unless it is removed at once. The Wilson Sewing Machine company hold their annual meeting on Monday, August 3, at 2 o'clock, at the office of the company. The directors of the Dime Savings banl held g meeting this afternoon. L. B. Parmalee and daughter returned | home from the shore yesterday. W. c. Northrop is quite sick at his home on Constitution street.
 John Smith, who was arrested for stealing some jewelry and silk from B. Lipschitz was fined $3 and costs and given thirty 1 days in jail.
 i Mrs. Ira Mattoon, who has been supported 1 by the town for several years, died thi morning. She was TT years of age. Company K hold special meeting Thurs | day evening to decide whether they will at | tend the funeral of U. s. Grant. July 29
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-30
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs.

The Supreme court at San Francisco has
 granted rehearing in the Sharon divorce
 case. The validity of the marriage is the
 only issue to be considered.
 40 explosion in the still room of the Will
 low Springs distillery at Omaha, Neb., yes
 terday set fire to the building, causing dam- age to the extent of $50,000. Yesterday at Bainbridge, Ga., fifty or six ty masked men took Thomas Brantley, a
 wife beater, out of jail and hanged him. They afterwards perforated his body with bullets.
 The storm Tuesday night and yesterday morning blew many fields of grain down and demolished fences and outbuildings in Hi nois. The damage in South Wisconsin was especially heavy.
 Base ball yesterday: At Boston, Bostons Ruffalos O; at Providence, Chicagos 3, Provi dence (fourteen innings); at Washington Nationals g, Trentons o; at Baltimore, Ath leties g, Baltimores 5; at Louisville, Louis villes 6, Cincinnatis 4; at Richmond, Vir ginias 3, Newarks O; at Norfolk, Norfolks Lancasters 3; at Kansas City, St. Louis 12 Pittsburgs 3.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-30
The St. A1oysius Excursion.

The St. Aloysius T. A. B. society took eleven hundred people on their an. nual excursion to New York and Coney Isl- and on the steamer Elm City. The boat started at S:20 and left over one hundred and fifty people behind, un able to take them It was very enjoyable sail and reflected great credit on the society and the first mate Michael Gallagher, who did all in his power to keep order on board. The boat landed at Twenty-frst street and let off all who wished to stay in New York until the boats return. From thence they sailed to Locust Grove, where cars were in readiness to take them to Coney Island. After stay of two and 8 half hours at the island and four anc half hours in New York the Elm City rs turned home at o'clock. Landrigans band furnished the music both for the concert anG dancing. The society will clear about $5O( from this excursion
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-30
J. Mel Bassett, SIS Chapel Street.
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT,

%esA No. 23 Winthrop avenue, two-family M:;:I house in good order for $1 200. It is real Ms4. bargain.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-30
A Serious Collision.

Last evening two teams that were coming aVshhdiee, going at a furious rate. A gentle man and lady in carriage going the other way saw the teams coming and took the mid dle of the street, thinking to avoid col ision. They were mistaken in their calcula- tions however as one of the racing teams coliided with the team going down and there was a terrible smash-up. The gentleman and lady were thrown violently to the ground and their carriage was badly broken up. The horse freed himself and ran down Howard avenue, and his driver, after picking himself up, started in pursuit, leaving the woman, who was badly injured, to be cared for by others. She was taken into Buttricks' drug store and afterward removed to MT. But tricks residence. A physician was summoned, but did not find that any bones were broken, was at first supposed, although she was badly bruised. The lady positively refused to give her name or the name of the gentle man she was riding with. The parties who were racing disappeared after the accident without revealing their names.