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Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
SUNN N.

Mamma-''Why don't you move out of the sun, Kitty, if it troubles you so?'' Kitty "'Cause I got here first. Life.
 Fish are so plenty in some parts of Canada that in order to tell frst-class lie the sports man has to swear he didn't catch any.-Tex- Siftings.
 It is easy enough to give strawberry fes- tival. The press will always work up the festival free, and all the association has to do is to bring the strawbsrry.-N Orleans Picayuns.
 Professor looking at his watch)-"Young gentlemen, we have few minutes yet be- fore the close of the hour. If anyone wishes to ask me & question I should be pleased to have him do so.'' Freshman-''What time is its'
 ''Are you philanthropist, sir?'' asked an old gentleman of young man who was dis tributing quantity of butter scotch to some little children in Washington square. "Am I what?' said the young man. "A philan- thropists' ''No, sir, I'm dentist. ."-Puck.
 A Scotch dominic, after relating to his scholars the story of Ananias and Sapphira, asked them 'sWhy God did not strike every body dead who told liea' After a long silence, one little fellow got to his feet and exclaimed: "Because, sir, there wadna be anybody left"
 Hardcase-'fSo, sir, you want to marry my daughters" softhead-"Yes, sir, if you please" "H'm. We'll, I-er-but, sir, how about the question of supports" "Oh, sir, I won't take up very much room in your house, and I assure you that my appetite is very small. l."-Philadelphia Call.
 Bagley-"Ars. De Baggs is the most cour ageous woman ever knew" Mrs. Bagley (skeptically)- 'Indeedl" Bagley-"Yes; she went to church last Sunday wearing her last years bonnet" Mrs. Bagley-"And her hus- band dared to show himself the same dayl What do you think of that for nervea"-Phil- adelphia Call.
 In district school, not many miles away, a scholar was asked recently why Mt. Sinai is of special interest The fact that the com mandrnents were received there was elicited, but to the question, F'By whom p came no answer. Presently the dead silence was interrupted by the shrill whisper of a small boy behind her: "Where was he when the light went outs'
 At the dinner party last winter the cool weather had done considerable duty in sup plying conversation, when plump, happy looking married lady made remark about cold feet. Surely" said lady opposite, '..Mrs-, you are not troubled with cold festp Amidst an awful pause she naively answered: "Yes, indeed, am very much troubled-but, then, they are not my own." Her husband blushed scarlet-Hartford Times.
 Bones-"Mr Johnson suppose we were in the Blue room at the White House and should pull down two of the curtains how much darker would it bef' Interlocutor- 'Really Bones, I can't tell. Well, how much darker would it be in the White House if you should pull down two of the curtainsa" BoDes-"Why, two shades" Interlocutor- ''That beautiful song, We Ain't Got Long to stay. '"-Tid Bits
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
Unparalleled Generosity.

ltrOm the Buf1alO EXpresS
 The meanest woman yet heard of lives not a thousand miles from Cold Spring. On one of the coldest days of the past winter she had occasion to deliver some notes of invita- tion and for this purpose employed District telegraph messenger to ride on the box of her coupe. She started out in the forenoon and kept at her work until after dark. When she reached home the boy made some remark about being half frozen and asked perinis- sion to come in and warm himself.
 ''Why, you poor little fellow," exclaimed the woman, "you ought to have something warm to drink" and gave him-a glass of hot waterl
 'You must be hungry, too," she said, and going to the kitchen came back with one small, thin sandwich and told him to divide it with the hackman.
 The boy returned to the office and handed in the money given him by the woman for his work. Amongst it was a plugged quar- ter, which amount was deducted from his weeks wages. How is that for mean?
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
Bargains in ShaWls.
Summer Wraps.

From Paris we had a nice lot of Embroidered c a S h m CT e Fichus. From Berlin we had a very choice line of Beaded Wraps. From New York we had an invoice of Velvet and Grenadine Wraps. All of them we shall close out at loss. All our summer weight Newman kets we now offer at half the former price, that is,
 What were $10 are now $5.
 What were $15 are now $7.50.
 What were $20 are now $10.
 All spring garments, in fact, are offered you at ridiculously low prices.
 ]. N. ADAM & co.
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was not at all uncommon when body was dug up in the course of excavations to find a bit of the skull missing, and this amulet doubtless explained the use that had been made of such lost fragments. Another by Capuchin friars, which had been found hanging at an old woman's bed head to pro- tect her from the spells of witches. She would only part from it on condition that she might reserve some splinters of the wood, to prevent the witches from visiting her and tormenting her for having parted from her safeguard. There were corals, too, of vari- ous shapes for women and children, for safe ty in teething, for protection against nal occhio, to stop bleeding, and, above all, for the cure of melancholy. The dark stone with red spots, which I have heard called in England bloodstone, is said to be infallibler in checking bleeding; it must be useful in a country where blood-letting and leeching are still common and freauent remedies.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
Charms.

From the English Illustrated hagaZlnel
 During our stay in Perugia we made ac- euaintance with a very learned professor of the university, who most kindly showed us, not only very interesting and valuable col lection of implements and other articles be- ginning at the Stone age, but also collec- tion of amulets and charms. Some of these, especially those for protection from light ming, are bits of prehistoric stones and con- tain grotesque mingling of pagan and nedi
 seval expectations. A little embroi- dered with the Agnus Dei contained trian- gular stone arrow head, and this used to be hung at the bed head of the owner, between pictures of saints. On the occa- sion of storm candles were lighted and prayers were offered before the amulet This collection of charms amounts to upward of hundred and seventy, and is so full of interest thst it would require many pages to do it justice. A very curious anu let was the fragment of human skull in- closed in little brass reliquary, and consid- cred to be sovereign protection against epi- lepsy and kindred disorders. Tradition said that this bit of bone had belonged to the skull of person, dead some two hundred years before, who had worked so many wonderful cures by his skill in medicine, and had lived such long and saintly life that he had been loved and vene- rated by all. The professor told us that it
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
Monday, May 10, 1886.
SOME PROGRESS.


 There is, perhaps, little comfort to those who have not all they want or need, in facts which show that people can live better and easier now than fifty or even twenty-five years ago. Still, these facts are interesting and significant.
 Those who have studied the subject care fully tell us that the poor have had the larger part of the benefit of the great material ad- vance of the last fifty years. MT. Edward Atkinson shows that wages in this country have advanced twenty-five per cent. above the average of 1865 and the prices of articles consumed by laboring men have declined ffty-nine per cent. in the same period Hours of labor have been shortened from thirteen to ten or ten and half per day and the improved mental and moral condition of the working people tsstifes that their in- creasing leisure is being used to good pur pose.
 MT. Robert Giffen, president of the British Statistical society, declares that the condition of English workingnen has improved during the last fifty years. He says the individual incomes of that class have largely increased, while the prices of the main articles of their consumption have declined. His statistics show decline in the rate of mortality, in crease of the consumption of articles in gene raI use, improvement in the facilities for gra- tuitous education, diminution of crime and pauperism, large increase in the number of depositors in savings banks and very con- decrease in the ratio of profits to the amount of capital invested in productive enterprise; the increase of working-class in- come has been 160 per cent. while the return to capital, including what may be called the wages of it's owners, has increased but 100 per cent, though capital itself has increased over 150 per cent. Capitalists are more nu- but they are not much richer indi- 
 These are cheering facts, and it is probable that similar progress has been made in other countries. But it is also true that discontent
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10

BURDOCK BLOOD BITTERS.

The talk of the people who use it: "A Good Medcine.'
 Never had anything act so pleasantly on the bowels
 'One dose cured after dinner headache
 "One bottle did my dyspepsia more good than all the medicine ever used.'
 Never saw anything so quickly cure bilious attack
 "A wonderful Blood Purifier
 "A perfect cure for all Scrofulous taint
 From MT Wm W. Jones, of Cardonia, Clay Co.,, Ind-For the last two years have been seriously unwen. It would be difficult to describe all the lit tie ailments that have united to render my exist ence miserable in the extreme. Pains in the breast a heavy, dull sensation in my head = faintness at the estomach-weakness in the legs-kidneys badly deranged,restless sleep-compexion sallow- strength all gone. Rendered desperate went to the northern part of Michigan, hoping that change of climate would do me good. got no ben eft. Last spring went to the city of Terre Haute and resorted to the arteSian baths there, for five weeks One day, gancing through the papers, noticed an advertisement ofiBurdock Blood Bitters. In June commenced taking this medicine though, l must admit, with little or expectation of re- lief. The result was, however, marvellous and grat- flying beyond measure. Since using these Bitters have not lost days work. They take right hold and the effects are always pleasing.
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Silks and Black Goods.

In the little room at the rear of our store, where the light is perfect, you will find very choice line of. these fabrics. You will find them cheaper than ever before, as it IS our in- tention nbt t6 carry away yard which a low price will sell. Every word has meaning in it when we say that you will effect a considerable saving if you pur- chase anything out of this de- partment at the prices which are now put on the goods. Ex- animation will convince you of this. J. N. ADAM & co. .
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10

The Chicago Anarchists have good reason now to think we'll of the law which they
 have so despised. If they were not protected by it they would probably have been killed before this.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
ROOTS GOLDEN HOOP OINTMENT.
ClairVOyanT.

rTNHE great business test and healing medium,
 1 can be consulted at her residence. 22' Grown disease and indicates the proper remedy. Her famed spring medicines, compounded by herself from roots and herb bs are unequaled. Hours to 1e a. m:, to p. m. and evenings Mrs, Clark has se- cured the servcse of the best magnetizer In in the country. a2lu
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10

Some of the English papers have tried hard to put the blame of the Chicago riots on the Irish. It is good answer to this charge to say that the three police officers killed in the fight were Irish by birth or de scent Of the 51 wounded, 32 were the same, while of the 34 wounded rioters and bystanders, only , were Irish.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
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Dress Goods.

All wool Examine Cloth 15c. Danish Cloth 1215c. Lace Stripes 121ac. 42-inch Lace Buntings 2Oc. 46 inch Arabian Cloth 35c. Zanita Suitings 25c. All wool Canvas Cloth 371ac. English Fancies 25c. All wool Tricots soc. Fine French Twills 621ze. Homespuns 371 and soc. Pinhead Checks 45c. Albatross Goods 3712c.
 Every piece of goods in our stock has been marked at prices which will insure imme- diate and speedy sale. Bargains without stint are here.
 J. N. ADAM & co.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10

The fiat man" in the composing room of the JOURNAL AND COURIER last week earned over forty-one dollars. This is what the pirates of the Typographical Union after.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
J. N. ADAM & co. RarUainsi in COttOnS.

We shall self few odd bales of 7c Un- bleached Cotton, yard wide, for 514c yard; and about half case of Brown Shsetins, 24 yards wide, at 121Sc yard. About case Of Bleached Sheeting, 214 yards full, at lSc yard; worth 25e. 20 pieces of the best Feather Ticking for 1219c yard. A few pieces of Canton Flannel at 7c yard; worth 1Oc. All our CottonS we shall sell at less than cost plice. Drilling, Duck, Denims and LininRs are all reduced.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
Wash Fabrics.

The balance of Fancy Lawns at 315c yard. The balance of Cream Crinkled Seersuck- CTS, 26 inches wide, at 5c yard.
 A case of Crazy Crepes at Sc yard. Very cheap.
 Fancy Crinkles, new styles, 1219c. Sold everywhere at 15c.
 The Finest and Best Crinkles at 15c; marked down from 25c.
 Fine Sateens 10c yard.
 The Finest Seersuckers 1212c.
 The 121se grade for 10c. All these are VERY CHEAP.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10

A letter from Congressman Mitchell ap- peared in yesterdays Union addressed to the voters of the Second Congressional district and giving the reason why Mr. Mitchell does not wish to be a candidate for reelection. The appearance of this letter, which has been expected for some time, will add much to the interesting character of the political situation in this region.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Our compositors are still minus the dollars collected from them by lordly emissary of the Typographical Union.
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dc Sewer in Fair Street from State Street to l.aiI ERridNGn

Street from State Street to Railroad Bridge.
 ITO the Honorable Court of Common Council Of 1 the City of New Haven:
 The Board of Compensation for Assessment or Sewers and PavementS, to whom was referred the cost of sewer in Fair street, bearing date Decem- Der 15th 1885, for the assessment of the benefits of said sewer among the parties interested therein, re- spectfully report that they have attended to the duty assigned them.
 That they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the said public improve ment in all respects pursuant to the provisions of the charter of said city to appear before them and be heard in reference thereto and they fully heard at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them
 They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- ton of the accompanying order.
 All of which is respectfully submitted
 sMEaH FqH FRsB foa 9t o SYLVANUS BUTLER, ] Sewers and Pavements.
 C1TY OF NEW HAVEN, March 8, 1886. Ordered-That the sum of three hundred and sev- enty two dollars and five cents (S37205) be and is hereby assessed as benefits upon the following named owners of property on Fair street rom State street to the Railroad bridge, being propor- tionaI and req sonabe part of the expense of con nections the names of each party and the amount of benefit assessed against each being herein par ticularly stated. viz:
 Grace Darlington 1s and Robert Peck B s 52 30 Abraham Bragnaw 59 5O Burghard P. Blenner 29 Q Charles L. Bradley q 05 Estate of Joseph B. Sheffield 159 %
 $372 o5 In Court of Common Council, City of New Haven dered laik as reported.
 Approved May 4, 1886.
 A true copy of record. Attest
 CHARLES W. WILLETT, city clerk Payable May 1886 m1 3t
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misIe1la nen1s.
Assessments de Pavement on Brewery Street From Long Wharf NOr1herlY.

Wharf NOr1Herly. YTNO the Honorable Court of Common Council of ! the City of New Haven: The Board of Compensation for Assessment Of Sewers and Pavements. to whom was referred the cost of a pavement Brewery street. bearing date December 15, 1885, for the assessment of benefits
 among the parties interested therein, respectfully
 report that they have attended to the duty assigned to them.
 That they caused reasonable notice to be given to all persons interested in the said public improve.
 ment in all respects pursuant to the provisions of
 the charter of said city, to appear before them and
 be heard in reference thereto; and they fully heard
 at the time and place specified in said notice all persons who appeared before them. They therefore respectfully recommend the adop- tion of the accompanying order. All of which is respectfully submitted
 E3H F91 F9R1BE BofGa foa 3f of SYLVANUS BUTLER, Sewers and Pavements. CITY NEW HAVEN, March 8, 1886. Ordered ed-That the sum of eight hundred and sev- enty-eight dollars and seventyeght cents ($9TST9 and is hereby assessed benefits upon the fol- lowing named owners of property on Brewery street from Long Wharf northery, being propor- tional and reasonable part of the expense Of con structing pavement in said Brewery street, the names of each party and the amount of benefit as- sessed aga.nst each being herein particularly stat ed, viz: New Haven & Northampton company S5s1 IS New Haven & Northampton coHRpany 249 6O George w. L. Benedict 4o Oo
 Amount assessed to property owners s s58 SIS 3 0s Amount assessessed to city Of New Haven o,94l Oo Total cost of pavement s4,s1o s4
 In Court of Common Council, City of New Haven Read, report accepted, order passed and assess ments ordered laid as reported.
 Approved May 4, 1886.
 A true copy of record. Attest: CHARLES W. WILLETT, city eiera
 Payable May 10. 1886 m7 3t
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Blood Purifier

No physician in America to-day has such tiona1 reputation as DIR. R. O. FLOWER for rad ically curing Cancers, TumOrs, Scr0fuIa, ders that for centuries the medical world regarded as well-nigh incurabe. pr. Flowers Blood Pu, to his unparalleled reputation by it's splendid re- suits in speedily eliminating all poisonous germs from the body. and quickly supplying an abund- health. This preparation is no cheap medi- cine made to sell; the contrary it is a sci entific combination of the finest and most costly blood remedies.
 One Bottle is equal tO eight of any other blood medicine in the market.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10

A recent assay of gold found near Constan- tinople shows that the gold is disseminated in very small pieces here and there through comes from mines which have not been worked for several centuries, and were thought to be exhausted of gold. The assay, both by dry and wet methods, of carefully selected sample gave three ounces fourteen pennyweights of gold per ton of ore. The gold in the ore contains iron and copper and 8 very small portion of silver. Tie matrix is composed chiefly of quartz, but contains calcium carbonate, ferric oxide, alumina, and lime
Morning journal and courier., 1886-05-10
RAW HANDS, Fostering, Watery and Raw from the Finger Tips to Wrist
 Cured by Cuticura.

TN the spring of 1884 eruption appeared on the 1 backs of my hands. supposed was poisoned the fall, when consulted medical advice and used better they rapidly grew worse being a mass s-f of watery, fostering, raw fiesh very offensive and be subject to the most violent itching and mmedi- ately break out worse than before, Little watery spots then appeared on my finger joints, and fes tering would spread over large surface. In this condition began the use of the Cuticura Reme- dies. In one weeks time my hands were almost Pier a7, & wharves, Philadelphia COMPLETE CURE. have suffered all my life with skin diseases of lief until by the advice of lady friend used your valuable Cuticura Remedies. gave them thor solvent, two boxes of Cuticura and seven cakes of Cuticura Soap, and the result just what had been told it would be-a complete cure. BELLE WADE. Reference G. W. Latimer, Druggist 800 W. Mar shall St.. Richmond, Va.
 VAKICOSED SORE LEGS. My wife used the Cuticura Remedies for sore leg caused by varic0se veins with entire and per cured of sore leg of long standing by the same treatment.
 JOHN M COOPER, Druggist
 Cutfcura Remedies Are sold everywhere. Price Cuticura, the great Skin Cure, 50 cents; Cuticura Soap, exquisite Skin Beautifier. 25 cts; Cuticura Resolvent, the Drug and Chemical O., Boston, Mass Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases llCby Gu5euEa sS ssap's soap ana o' 'An 0e""''''s' MNM BACKACHE. WEAKNESS, Uterine
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The resignation by Vice President E. M. Reed of his position of General Superintend- ent of the Consolidated railroad is notable event. Mir. Reed is one of the best known and best qualified railroad men in the coun- try, and during his long term of service on the Consolidated road has shown great abil- ity and thorough fidelity in the performance of his important and onerous duties. He is going to take well-earnod rest, and the thousands of friends he has made during his long and busy career will hope that he will find pleasure and improvement in health. Mir. O. M. Shepard, who succeeds Nr. Reed, is man of proved ability and efficiency in railroad matters, and is we'll fitted for the place. He is deservedly popular with the employees of the road, and has the respect and confidence of the business public. The interests of the road will not suffer under his management
 A New Jersey man has what he calls "a practical plan for employing the idle who cannot find work, learning them trades, and how to live better than working people do at present at half the cost, and to save their wages, and become able to employ them