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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25

The Philadelphia Press is authority
for the following: "a fashionable
Chinese lunch consists Of little bits of
cold chicken with sauce, little bits Of
hot chicken boiled to rags, morsels of
pork with mushrooms, fragments of
cold duck with some other sort of
fungus, watery soup, scraps of pigs
kidneys with boiled chestnuts, very
coarse rice, pickled cucumber, garlic
and cabbage, patty of preserved
shrimps, all in ininitesimal portions,
so that, but for the plentiful supply
of rice, hungry folk would find it
hard to appease the inner wolf. All
these are eaten with the deceptive
chopsticks which are as easy to use
as two Faber lead pencils. Tiny cups
of rice wine, followed by more tea,
complete the repast.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25

In recent lecture DR.. P. II. Car
penter, of Eton College, England,
mentioned the case Of Greenland rs an
illustration of the manner in which
the earth's history is read from fossils,
those remains of by-gone life which in
the middle ages were regarded as
sports of nature" Fossils of four
climates, all warmer than the present
icy one, are found in that country.
Remains of the oak and the maple tell
us that the climate was once very
similar to that of England to-day, and
the coal, found lower down, shows
that something approaching tropical
heat prevailed at an carrier period.
The fossils of certain sea creatures
appear on the land, and that Greenland
once lay beneath the sea and that its
water was temperate, while the cora,
obtained still lower down, must have
grown when the waters were still
warmer
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25
TOPICS OF THE DAY.

a Missouri physician expresses the
opinion that hundreds of people are
buried alive every year, and that an
average of 3 out of every 100 corpses
might be resuscitated.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25

The New York Tribune says: "Per-
sons who read the death notices in the
newspapers from day to day must
observe that whenever the weather
grows suddenly cold the mortality
among old people greatly increases.
This occurs so often that it is hardly
coincidence. Indeed, it seems to
bear out fully the assertion of many
physicians, that the secret Of long life
after three-score years and ten is to
keep warm"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25

Perhaps not one in a hundred can
tell olf-hand why point thirty-two
degrees below freezing point on
Fahrenheit's thermometer is called
zero For that matter, nobody knows
The Fahrenheit scale WAS introduced
in 1920. Like other thermometer
scales it has two fixed points-the
freezing point, or, rather, the melting
point Of water The Centigradc and
ReaCmer scales call the freezing point
zero, and measure therelrom in hoth
directions. Fahrenheit kept the
principle on which he graduated his
thermometer a secret, and no one has
ever discovered it. 1t is supposed,
however, that he considered his zero
thirty-two degrees balOw freezing
the point Of absolute cold or absence
of all heat, either because, being about
the temperature of netting salt and
snow, it was the greatest degree OF
cold that he could produce artlllcially'
or because it was the lowest natural
temperature of which he coull find
any record The grounds on which
Fahrenheit put one hundred and
eighty degrees between the freezing
and boiling points are also unknown
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25

A prima donna usually let's four
hours elapse betwee eating and sing
ing After the opera, she may eat
the little supper that is so highly priced
by all singers, not because of its con-
viviality, for it must be simple and
light, but rather because it can be eaten
with the knowledge that there is plenty
of time for digestion. Sweets, highly
spiced food Of any kind, and nuts, must
be carefully avoided. Different singers
use different drinks for refreshing the
throat, according as their experience
has taught them. Miss Clara Louise
Kellogg writes in the critic that she
has found beef tea to be of great SER
vice. Some use garglc. lie Franc,
the tenor, famous for his high {, favored
salt and water. The singers of a past
generation depended a great deal upon
sulphur, and so do those Of to-day, only
they take smaller doses They take it
homeopathically. Patti puts a great
deal Of dependence upon it, and so do
others who are homeopathists.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1885-02-25

HTbHG DC TtSUSCIIUItU.
A hotel is to be built in Plttsburg,
Penn, seven stories high, with tho
kitchen on the top floor, and electric
fire escapes in every room. The
escape is to be operated from the
office. BY touching a button there
every guest is simultaneously aroused,
every window thrown open, and aexi-
ble ladder loosened that reaches to the
ground.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Saturday,, January 24, 1ss5.
Yale Notes

Yale Notes.
 The second G1ee club will give a concert in Wallingford soon.
 The Phi Beta Kappa oration at Brown will be given by Professor Edward Everett Hale this year.
 Yesterdays News contains an interesting article on Edmund w. Gosse, the eminent English character critic, written by Mr. R. H. Baldwin of the postgraduate department. Mir. Gosse will lecture this evening in North Sheffield hall on ''Poetry at the Death of Shakespeare" |" the first of the course of 1ec- lures delivered in Boston, Baltimore and New York
 Thursday evening meeting was held to consider the advisability of forming coop erative association here. After considerable discussion it was voted that the chair appoint committee of five to make all necessary ar engagements and to give a report to the col lege as soon as possible. The committee will be announced as soon possible.
 Mir. Thompson, professor of political sci ence in the University of Pennsylvania. will give the next lecture of the Phi Beta Kappa next "Wednesday evening. His subject is Protection" Coming as Mr Thompson possesses free trade stronghold, it would given in opposition, as there could be no de- bate, Professor Thompson speaking but once and we glad to hear that the members of Phi Beta Kappa have requested Professor Sumner not to lecture on ''Free Trade" but to choose some other subject.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
STATE NEWS.

The New Haven Register publishing com pany Wednesday sent 8 check to Thomas Caragliano, of Hartford, whom it's cor respondent said kept bagnio, to settle the libel suit brought by Caragliano
 The South Norwalk matters claim to have evidence about the recent dynamite explo sion, duplicating prominent manufacturer Arrests will be made.
 Philander Ladd's house at Windham was burned Wednesday night. The inmates fled quarter of 6 mile in the bitter cold in their night clothes to reach the nearest house.
 Captain c. E. Thompson, of the Hartford City Guard, Co., F, First regiment of the State National Guard, was yesterday elected lieutenant colonel of the regiment vice A. L. Goodrich, promoted to be quartermaste1 general of the State.
 The Jesuit Father, Antonio Jul1an in his book on travels in South America, says: ''This plant (the Coca) possesses all of the wonderful properties claimed for it." Com modore Gibbon GU. s. Exploring Expedition of the Amazon) says: ''The Coca has proper ties so marvellous that it enables the Indians, without any other nourishment, to perform forced marches of five and six days It is so bracing and tonic that by chewing it alone they perform journeys of 300 miles on foot without appearing in the least fatigued 3 To build up broken-down system, to re- lieve dyspepsia, biliousness, female monthly suferings and nervous prostration, Liebig Co.'s Coca Beef Tonic has no equal
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B.
 The Countess de la Tore is in trouble again. This no doubt is in some sense her own fault, but in another sense it is her mis- fortune. This good lady seems to afford
 another illustration of the mischief that is
 apt to result from pegs getting into rou-d
 holes She appears to have rather gushing,
 ill-regulated love of animals, which she has
 not the means of gratifying in an altogether
 rational and unobjectionable way. If
 Mr. Bartlett could find comfortable
 little berth for her at S'the Zoo," if she could be engaged at the Home for Cats and Dogs at
 Battersea, or the Brown institute in the Wadsworth road, she would probably be happy and useful. Her little hobby is real ly very harmless and amiable one, though it is pity she will indulge it in unsuitable premises and in defiance of 8 justices orders. She has acquired reputation which in many ways is unfortunate. It seems that not only do stray cats somehow betray a marvellous knowledge that he house is a refuge for the destitute and come hungrily moving about her hospitable door, but not few are spec ially sent to her by unknown persons, who sometimes overlook the little matter of pre- payment of the carriage People of ste ner stuff would of course know to meet such inn positions The Countess de Ia Tore, how ever meekly submits, and from pure pity seems quite incapable of driving cat away. The creatures come over her garden wall,
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and always somehow seem to be holding Q sort of Gcumenical council when the Inspec- tor of Nuisances drops in. Hence, there is always conflict of evidence when she comes into court. The inspector has counted twen- ty-one animals; the Countes and her witnes- ses declare that she had only eight or ten
 Of course she must obey the law, and must take the consequences if she does not. At the same time it is impossible to refuse her some degree of sympathy. She must certain ly be anything but pleasant neighbor, but there is a very evident disposition to make the most of her foib1es For instance, it was complained to her on Tuesday that she had placed on the walls of her house placards of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruel ty to Animals truly a shocking offense; and it was further added that large "crowds of disorderly boys were in the habit of as- sembling outside the house to read the pla- cards" There are evidently some very re- markable boys in that part of London
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
POLICE COMMISSIONERS.
One Ballot for Chfef-NO ChO1ce-A d.
 iournment Until Next Monday Even-

One Ballot for a Chfef-NO ChO1ce-A d.
 journment Until Next Monday Even-
 ing.
 An adjourned meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners was held last evening. All the members were present, His Honor Mayor Holcomb presiding.
 The main object of the meeting was to elect, if possible, a chief of the depart ment
 Mir. Hart stated that the United States Telephone company had applied by letter for permission to place their telephones on the new circuits and stations now being erected by the Board. They offered to rent the tele- phones for $12 per year, or sell them to the department for $40 each and to secure them against any lawsuits that might be brought against them. The matter was referred to Commissioner Hart to inquire and report at the next meeting.
 The annual report of the late Chief Web ster was received and referred to the Court of Common Council.
 Mr. Hart moved that the Board proceed to ballot for chief. There was tie vote on this motion, the three Republicans voting in favor and the Democrats against. The May
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Esil1a11ciaI.
A Dull and Featureless Market-Lack- aWanna the only Active Stock
 Prices Slightly Higher at the Close.

NEW FORK, JaI <o The stock market this morning was extremely dull less business having been done than on any previous morning for the past two weeks. The ch1ef speculative interest centered in Lackawanna, nearly half of the dealings being in this stock The fluctuations were slight and without significance, the changes for the most part resulting from ma nipulation. The list, however, was well held and with the exception of Lackawanna prices at noon showed improvement. The stock named, although subjected to vigorous hammering WAS only down 1 The market was more active during the last half of the day and there was decided in- crease in business. The leading stocks bought to considerable extent and prices advanced steadi ly throughout Even the coal stocks were taken in round amounts and Lackawanna not only recover ed the early decline, but advanced sharply, closing IS per cent. higher than last nights price, At the close the market firm at advance of 1s to 15 per cent. The specialties continued neglected, hardly any trading being done in them. The sales to day aggregated 226 900.
 Money closed easy at 11a per cent.
 Exchange closed steady and higher.
 TCloSicp rrioe of
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
January 24, 1885.
TraueIers' 0nide.
Sunday Night Boat for Nevs.Yora

The Steamer NEW HAVEN, Captain Walter ( sold at the Elliot House. Free Stage from Insur ance Building, Chapel street, commencing at p. m.
 Tickets sold and Baggage checked through to Phil adelphia Qboth routes) Batimore and Washington
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or dissolved the tie by voting with the Re publicans and the Board proceeded to bal lot
 The result of the ballot was 2 for F. D.. Sloat, 1 for Ezra B. Dibble and 3 blank.
 It was understood that the blanks were all cast by the Democrats, while Messrs. Hart and Sheldon voted for General Sloat and the latter voted for MT. Dibble.
 Mr. Bollman then offered another motion to adjourn.
 MT. Hart moved to amend by making the time to which they should adjourn next Monday evening.
 Mir Bollman said that he desired the Board to understand that he should vote blank ev cry time until the new board is organized, as he thought there was not the least possi- bility of the present board making any choice.
 Mir. Catlin said that while he favored the election of a chief as soon as possible. yet he was satisfied that he (Catlin) could not be elected, by the present board at least. What General Sloat's feelings were in the matter he (Catlin) could not tell. General Sloat did not express any opinion in regard to the matter.
 The Board then adjourned, having been in session about fifteen minutes.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
r,,e New York and New England.

The finance committee of the New York and New England road effected settlement with the car trust managers yesterday and the second mortgage coupons, which were to be funded into second mortgage bonds ct par in the event of this settlement, are now practically in the hands of the finance com mittee The car trust equipment has earned about $65, ,OG0 of rental under the receiver. and the overdue coupons will, by the terms of this settlement, be paid in cash. For the car trust bonds, second mortgage bonds will be issued bearing per cent. interest for the first five years, 5 per cent. for the next two years and per cent. for the next eleven yenrS
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
For Women and Children.

For some time on Wednesday afternoons a mothers meeting has been held in connec- tioa with the city missionary work at No. 23 Church street. At the tea party given this week to the mothers and their children it was declared by the ladies in charge of this work to take immediate action in regard to the forming of woman's branch of city missions and the employment of lady mis- sionary A committee was appointed to meet with similar committee to be appoint ed to-day by the ladies in charge of the chll- dren's meeting, which is held every Satur- day at the same place, and on next Wednes- day afternoon at 3 o'clock meeting will be held at the mission rooms of all ladies who may desire to hear from this joint committee and others in regard to the work proposed.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
4 Safeguard.


 The fatal rapidity with which slight Colds and Coughs frequently G>Selop into the gravest maladies of the throat and lungs, is a consideration which should lmpei every prudent person to keep at hand, as g household remedy, a bottle of AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL.
 Nothing else gives such immediate relief and works so sure a cure in ail affections of this class. That eminent physician, Prof. F. s5weetzer, Of the Maine Medical School, Brunswick, Me, says =
 "Medical science has produced no other ano- dyne expectoraut so good as AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL. It is invaluable for diseases of the throat and lungs"
 The same opinion is expressed by the Wel-hnown Dr. L. J. Addison, of Chicago, Ill.,, who says:-
 "I have never found, in thirty five years of continuous study and practice of medicine, any preparation of so great value as AYERS CHERRY PECToRAL, for treatment of diseases of the threat and lungs. It not only breaks up colds and cures severe coughs, but is more effective than anything else in relieving even the most serious bronchial and pulmonary affections"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
BOraZel.

From the favorable reports that come to us of the good effects of Borazel we think il a kindness to those afflicted with catarrhal affections to advise trial of it. It is pro- nounced harmless by 8 we'll known physi- elan, who says it's results in numerous cases under his observation have been admirable These and many other satisfactory trials seem to prove it to be the True Remedy for Nasal Catarrh j It is 8 direct application, not disagreeable to use. It is prepared by skillful chemist and sold in attractive opal bottles which will not be out of place on the toilet table,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
A Nice Rnhy.

A gentleman of New York city is negoti ating with MT. M. B. Curtis for the purchase of his ruby ring. The stone-pigeon blood in color and diamond cut-is the third largest of its kind in. the world that is abso- lutely perfect. It is nine and three-eighths carats and possesses the fire of a diamond. stSa1n1 of Posen" values it at 13,000.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24

Chicago Grain and Provision Mar.
 ket. Closing quotations Reported Private Wires to Edwin Rowe A Co.,, Commission blsr- chants, 403 New York Produce Exchange, New York.
 The following shows the quotations at p. n Chicago tine) fer the past three days:
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for chill dren teething is the prescription of one of the best female nurses and physicians in the United States, and has been used for forty years with never failing success by millions of mothers for their children. During the process of teething it's value is inca1culable It relieves the child from pain, cures dysen- tery and diarrhoea, gripping in the bowels and wind collie. By giving health to the child it rests the mother. Price 25c a-bottle.
 a9lnwsSw1y
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4 s1a.OOO Fire at south Coventry.

The Huntington silk mill. near South Coventry, was burned on Thursday; loss s12,o0o, insurance $9,ooo. The mill was owned by D. w, H. F. and M. E. Hunting ton, and has been idle three months It was last operated by Sweet & Webber. Webber, who was town treasurer, disappeared some time ago, leaving a deficit in the towns funds.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
New KorE, New Haven &s Hart

New NoTk, New Haven & Hart
 fsaFSs Hs. Es., Hoy. E0, 1884. TRAINS LEAVE NEW HAVEN AS FOLLOWS FOR NEW YORF-x3. .58, *4:1s *4:2S 5:15, 6:30 *1:3O #S:1G S:30, *G:s0, 10:40, 1850 m., Q:G0 F. m., way train to Stanlford), *1:30, *2:30, *3:50 4:00 way to Stamford, thence Ex. to New 1ori0, *5:C0 $40: *7G0, 7:15 milk train with pass. ac- cornmodation to South Norwalk thence express to New York. S:g0 wayto Bridgeport, *S:3S, 9-0G p Iii, Sundays, *3:5S, *4:1S, s:0o a. WASHINGTON NIGHT EXPRESS VIA HARLEM RiVER-Leaves at *11:5o p. m. daily, stops at Milford, Bridgeport South Norwalk and Stan- FOR BOSTON VIA sPRINGFIELD-*1:o night 6:52, S:G0, *1t:05 &. nl, *1:16, 3:12, *e:26 p. m FOR MONTREAL via Conn. River and c. V. R. R. *f1:o5, a. ln *6:26 D. daily except Sunday. FOR BOSTON VIA NEW LONDON AND ptOVI DENCE-*1S:45 night *10:25 a. m-, fast express FOR BOSTON VIA HARTFoRD AND N < N E, R, R.]2:3a a. m; daily.
 FOR BOSTON Via Air Line and N Y. & N. E. R. R. g. 05 a: il., 3 p. In., 95 !: m: fast express:
 Hartford, e:52 SOC *10:25, *11:05 a. nl., 12:1G noon *1:16 3:12, 5:07 G5:55 to Hartfortl), *6:26, S:12 r. m. Sundays *1:G2 I igllt, *6:s6 p. m FOR NEW LONDON, ETC -*12;45 night, sos, *1o:25 a. m, Qe:35 a. In, 3:3o p. m. way to Say brook, *4:G5, G:1S D. m. t9:0a ?. train to Guil ford goes fartherf Sundays *12:45 night. VIA 5. 6t N. I. AIR LINE DIVISION for Middle town, Willimautic, Etc.-Leave New Haven for all stations aG 6:G5 a. G1 1:,,5 :O5 Sis D. m Con alId at Wiiiimantic with \. I 6, N- E. and N. L. < N. R. R., at T1rnelville with Colchester Branch. Trains Grri ye in New Haven at S:02 9. m., 1:S2 S:55 p. m.
 *Express trains.
 tIIocal Express.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
caxI,er webb,s Successor

Norwich, at special election held Thurs day to elect city treasurer in the place of Charles Webb, the recreant assistant cashier l of the Shetucket bank, chose Richard Col | burn, a Republican, by majority of 166 in | e total vote of l, ,12S
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
ThfrtY.One AnnuaIs.

The Goodyears' M. R. Shoe Co. of Nauga- tuck held their annual meeting on Wednes- day last and elected the old directors and officers. Ex-Governor English is president of the company, as for many years past. Governor English has attended thirty -one annual meetings of this company.
 Pastoral Changes.
 The Rev. w. N. Walden, pastor of the MontvilIe Baptist church, has rendered his resignation to take effect April 1st.
 The Rev. c. B. left, recently of Water ford, has accepted call from the Baptist church in Mansfield.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24
New Eza,en & Nor.s,amntonR R

ON AND AFTER NOV. 10, 1884, TRAINS WILL LEAVE NEW HAVEN at 7:15 a. m., lilo a. m. and 4:0i D. III. for New Hartford, WeStfeld, Holyoke, Williamsburg, Turner's Falls and North Adams. At 625 D. Tn- Accommodation Train for New Hart ford and Williamsburg.
 Trains will arrive from Nilliamsburgb and all in ternlediate points at 9:1f a, nl., and from North Adams, Turner's Falls, and all points between, at 1:17 D. n 4:54 p. and S:2S p. In.
 For particulars small time tables at all sta. tions $. B OPDYKE, JR.. s,upt.
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Body Recovered.

The body of Michael Griffin, who was buried by the caving in of 8 well in Willi- mantle, was recovered on Wednesday at 8:30 D. m. His funeral took place the following afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-01-24

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go I have passed A miserable nipht.

0, nave passed a 1nlseTab1e n1ght; So full of fearful dreams, of ugly sights?"
 Shakespeare. The Duke of Clarence probably had tor pid Liver. To-day a sensible man affected that way would use Lewis Red Jacket Bit ters. It is absolutely free from deleterious substances and endorsed by many Physicians. ja20 3teod
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bISFlCURING c
 HUMORS AUMgLlATINC c ERUPTlONS Itching and Burning!
 TORTURES

have tried for eleven years to have my wife cured Of terrible skin disease. The CUTICUFA REMEDIES (Cutcura ReSolvent. the new Blood Puri- fer internally, and Cuticura the great Skin Cure, and Cuticura Soap exquisite Skin Beautfer ex- ternally) have done six weeks what have tried for eleven years to have done. You shall have the particulars as soon can give them to you and as we are well known n this part of the country. it will benefit you, and the remedies will all who them. CHAS H. WHITE.
 MaySvi le, Ky.
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