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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
Library Book.Racks.

IfTOn LnS Buffalo Express.
The book-raeks in course of construction
in the Buffalo Library building are marvels
of perfection in the application of the null
tum in parvo principle. The idea upon
which they are constructed originated with
Mr.. ]. N. Larned, the superintendent of the
library, although they are based on the prin-
ciples employed in the racks of the Harvard
and several other libraries It is said, how
ever, that nothing approaching the present
racks for neatness and convenience, well
as safety, has ever been constructed. In all
large modern libraries the glass case with
doors has long been abandoned as being
more troublesome than useful and the plan
of building the racks in tiers of two, three
or four stories is now also generally en-
ploysd. The present racks almost entire
ly of wrought iron. They are placed in
aisles, those on the side being about half as
broad as the main aisle leading down the
center of the book-room. All the uprights
of the cases are of iron pipe about one inch
in diameter. Light iron staircases lead to
the upper stage at intervals, giving free ac-
cess to every book IN the room without the
necessity of using a stepladder. Between
the uprights are small double wooden
shelves about four feet broad, holding two
rows of volumes facing outward on both
sides.
The only cast iron used in the construction
of the racks is in the floors OF the upper
aisles, which are bordered by an open work
cast-iron pattern, into which are let plates of
ground glass, thus giving light to the lower
aisles. Every available square foot of the
two book-rooms is occupied by the racks,
and yet so light, airy and free from cumber-
some features are they that air and light
have free access to all parts of the rooms,
and the work of busting and cleaning is re-
duced to minimum. It is intended to al
low only employees access to the book-room
unless with special permission, and it is
believed that. the contemplated arrangement
of the books will greatly facilitate their
rapid delivery to members. The almost
fire proof construction of the racks is also
an important feature in their general ex-
cellenee. It is hoped another week will
see the racks in readiness for the reception
of books.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
An extraordinary Interview.
IEronn tha Maah in ef an Past


The first interview 1 ever had with the
Jersey Lily was memorable one. I was
sent as an ambassador extraordinary to offer
her one hundred dollars for a column article
for an important New York periodical. I
met her in the lobby of the Albemarle Ho-
tel, New York, and was presented by a
friend of mine who happened to be with her.
"Come up to WaHacks at one,'' she said;
'I have now an appointment, but will be
there then at rehearsal"
I went and made my way through the
darkness back of the stage. She was in
street costume and was at the footlights 60
ing through the rehearsal of 'sGalatea." I"
just as had arrived at the conclusion that
she would rank about the twenty-seven thou
sandtn among the handsome women 1 knew
she came up the stage to where 1 stood.
/ told her my errand. 81 couldn't write
anything that anybody would want to read, !"
she said with laugh. I murmured some
thing about her ability being no doubt equal
to her modesty, when without noticing it she
went on: "But you could. You could
write something and 1 could sign it. How
would that do?'
It wouldn't do at all answered, what we
wanted was some sketch of herself and her
friends, and her going on the stage and all
that.
ssAh, we'll, yes; then Mrs. Labouchere
here will write it; won't you, dears'
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09

the habit of passing his time when unem-
ployed in the drinking saloon nearest to his
stand, and he leaves on the zinc bars of these
merchants de wins not only his earnings but
also his health, his politeness, good nature
and all the other qualities which the exercise
of his calling demands. When you go up to
a Paris cab stand the chances are that the
driver is not in his box; presently he comes
out of q saloon, his face red with the bad
stuff he has been drinking, and he is not at
all we'll ldisposed toward you for having pre-
vented him from winning another dram. He
gets angry if you ask him to drive faster,
manages TO run into another vehicle, to let
his horse fall down or to do something else
which delays you, and if he does not do this
he keeps his whip continually cracking over
the ears of his wretched beast, meanwhile
taking good care to hold it in at walk all
the time.
The business of street hacks was COM
menced in Paris during the reign of Louis
Kill, at which time they got the name of
facre, by which they are now universally
known all over France from the fact that the
owner of them kept his vehicles in the stable
of an inn which had picture of ST. Fiacre
Oh its signboard. Louis XIV. made certain
regulations concerning facres, but Napoleon
was the first monarch to require them to
have numbers and fixed places at which to
wait for customers. Of late years their num-
Der has increased rapidly. There were FIVE
thousand in 1862, but there are now more
than three times that number, principally
owned by two large companies, the Generate
and tie Urhaine, besides which there are
two or three others of lesser Importance,
also certain number owned by drivers OF
hired by them from stablemen. A volume
would hardly suffice to contain all the com
plants Parisians are in the habit of making
against these 'fchevaliers du fouet." They
are never satisfied with their pourboires.
they walk their horses when you take them
by the hour, and they arrogate the privilege
of accepting or refusing customers according
to their personal fancies. It is true that one
can force ''coacher'' to drive him if one can
manage to get into the fellows vehicle, but
he generally takes care to find out where the
fare is going before he lets them do that, and
then if the distance is too long for the pour
boire he feels sure he will receive, he de-
clares that his horse is tired and that he is
on the way to the stable to change it. On
holidays he insists on charging special rates,
and sometimes the rates are quite as high as
fine livery carriage would have cost you
for the same service, and when he is in bad
humor he tries to run over people, an ex-
ploit quite frequently accomplished, and for
which he generally escapes punishment.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
A Legal Incident.

One of the most delicious examples of the
come to light in New York, and not even the
fear of the indignation of the Woman s Jour
nal can restrain us from telling it. A wealthy
Englishman who had married an American
wife, with whom he lived in good deal of
luxury, lost his property by unlucky specu-
latieHs; and after all sorts Of other e1pedi-
snts had been tried his wife mortgaged some
very valuable Paris gowns to a fashionable
friend. Some time. after the husband re-
turned to England and the wife OBJ
tanned employment, SO that at the
end of couple of years she found herself in
a position whore she could raise the money to
redeem her clothes. The possessor, however,
declined to part with them. She had fond
ness for the sort of lace with which they were
adorned, she found the handiwork of Worth
quite to her taste, and to all overtures she
returned courtsous but decided negative.
The lady for whom the gorgeous raimeRt
had originally been fabricated, although she
was by no means in circumstances where the
wearing of such raiment was appropriate
to her condition, became only the more will
ing to undertake her cause on speculation,
and through him she brought suit to recover
the valuable gowns. The case in due time
came on Experts testified to the value of
was not denied, the original owner testified
to having proffsred principal and interest for
the loan and thelawysr for prosecution closed
his case with a complaosnt assurance that he
had won the suit.
The counsel for the defence simply submit
ted to the court a single paper, bnt this was an
agreement, drawn at the time the loan was
made, and signed by the borrower, that if
not redeemed within year the gowns should
become inalienably the property of the lend
er Asked if she acknowledged the sigma
ture to this document, the borrower naively
replied that she signed something at the time
of the transaction, but Of course she did not
suppose it would prevent her getting back
her gowns when she wanted them!
The incident is sufficiently ludicrous, but
it really has pretty serious moral. The ig-
norance of womankind of legal forms and
obligations has been often commented upon,
but apparently the sex are a rule quite as
far as ever from sppreciating the disastrous
consequences which may follow from their
neglect to inform themselves in this direc-
ton. The lady in question left the court in
tears and her specializing counsel retired in a
blue mist of profanity; but they left neral
behind them which it would he well If all
women would heed and ponder.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
OUR ANNEX.

(Black Goods and Silk depart
ment), is we'll filled with bar
gains. Superior qualities of all
Silk Rhadames for 75c, $I.oo,
$1.25, $1.5o, $1.65, $I.87H a
yard. Immense bargains in
Black Silks at 75c, 81, $1.25.
All wool Black Goods from 42c
to ST. so a yard. Elegant styles
Fancy Velvets for ST., $1.25,
$I.5o, $I.65 upwards. Plain
Velvets and Pushes in Black
and Colors, extraordinary lar
gains, for ST., $1.25, $3.50 and
$1.75. Fancy Dress Goods in
all the desirable fabrics and col
orings known to the trade, from
1oc to s. a yard. Also choice
styles Combination Suits all at
cur a0eH knOa0N popular brzces.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
GAM T..

Why not let Geronimo umpire game be-
tween the Detroits and Chicagos?-Puck.
America hasn't much Of q navy, but she
possesses considerable of a yachty.-Puck.
President of corporation-"Now, watch
man. if you'll take the treasurer and books
from the safe, we'll begin the days business" "
-Tid-Bits.
Southern negroes have so far recovered
from their fear of earthquakes that when one
has hold of the leg Of chicken and shock
comes he doesn't let go.-Puck.
California paper speaks of GA mothers
will contested as if that was an unusual oc-
eurrence. Twas always thus since child
hoods happy hours.-Boston Post.
'Just throw me half-a-dozen of the biggest
of those trout" said a citizen to the fish deal
er s'Throw them?" queried the dealer. "Y Yes,
and then Tl1 go home and tell my wife that
1 caught 'sm. I may be poor fisherman,
but I'm DO liar. r."-Exehange.
At the close of the summer campaign
Willie Freshington-'W Wouldn't it be nice if
we could stroll together this way alwaysF
Miss Hunter-"This is 80 sudden, Mr.. Fresh
ington You had better speak to mamma" 3"
Willie F-"Yes but, I say, hadn't better
speak to my mother frst!'-Chieago Ram
bier.
sGive me about dollar 'n-a-half's worth
of quinine," said sad looking young man
to the druggist. ''Why, what do you want
SO much fora'' "Well, you see, I've been
around to see my girl and I've got the worst
case of shake ever heard Of. Make that an
even two dollars worth, will you|-Mer-
chant Traveller.
How She Interpreted It.-New York Nam
ma-s'Oh, yes, indeed, Alge-non is getting
on splendidly on the stage" Friend-"What
did he say when he wrote lasta" New York
Mamma-"You will excuse the pardonabls
pride of the dear boy whom tell you he stated
he was on his uppers." Friend-"Y Yes-er
that isl suppose on the upper rounds OF
the ladder of fame. ."-Tid-Blts.
Men of One Idea.-Ths remark Of Chief
Justice Comegys in the trial of the prize
fighters that he 'tcould not see what right
the Marquis of Queensbury had to make
rules" reminds us of the poor man, who, on
being told that his trouble was Bright's dis
ease, said: "Well, think there ought to be
some law to punish a man who makes dis
ease like this. s.''-Wilmington Home Weekly
The people of Washington county, Ark. :,
are devoted to the princi Piles of Democracy.
Several days ago old man Bulkins was taken
violently ILL., A friend who was with him
advised him to send TO- physician. Let
me 90 after DR.. Rattlemore." ooh, no; he
won't don "He's the only one handy"
eyes, but he's not a good doctor. Don't you
know that he has killed a dozen patients
within yearl" eyes, but he might not
kill you'' ssI am not going to take the
chances 81 admit that he is very poor
doctor, but there is one reason why you
should send for him. In fact, it is your
duty" "Why soa' ''Because he's a good
Democrat" ''By George! hadn't thought
of that. Go after him. ."-Arkansaw Tray
eler.
There young lady named Vaugha,
Who treated her lover with scaughan,
And he gave up his suit
When her fathers big butt
Shot him hastily forth on the laughan.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
Saturday, October 9, 1856.
TIMELY PROTESTS

One OF the signs of the times Is the protest
against political prohibition made by people
who have long and efficiently worked and
led in the temperance movement. Mrs J.
Ellen Foster says: do not believe in put
ting up men merely to go through the mo-
tions of voting for them and to keep up the
party organization, when the result of such
party organization and third party voting is
to put liquor men or their sympathizers in
Offices of public trust. The 'tthird party"
vote does not represent five per cent. Of the
prohibitory sentiment of the country. 1t is
smallest in those States where such senti-
ment-represented in LAWS dominant.
Not little excitement has been created in
Minnesota by an article in the Northwestern
Chronicle, which is the personal organ of
Bishop Ireland of the Roman Catholic
church. The bishop is well known as an
earnest advocate of temperance. His paper
comes out in favor of the Republican ticket
and says: There can be no question to
where the friends of temperance, of law and
order, of sobriety and of good government
must take their stand this fall. Between
Ames, with his ''wide-open" policy, stand
ing on free whisky platform with the Co
lumbia league at his back openly declaring
that they will capture the legislature in the
interests of rum, and McGill, as the nominee
of the party pledged to high license and the
control of the liquor traffic, no advocate of
temperance, no total abstainer, enemy of
the saloon can hesitate for moment and be
consistent. We have advocated high Ii
cense for years; we have written and worked
against rum for SO long, and we would be
untrue to ourselves, untrue to the principles
we proclaim, did we not declare ourselves
strongly in favor of the party that pledges
itself to the measures that we desire to see
enforced y The Democratic party
prefers low license to high license-a ''wids-
open" policy to legislative control of the
liquor traffic. It has made it's choice. It
appeals to the friends of those measures to
support its ticket, and, as we are not nor
never have been in sympathy with such po-
itical programme, it evidently does not de-
sire our support and will not be disappoint-
ed when it fails to get it.
There are, we are glad to know, many
men in Connecticut who would like to see
pronibitory law made, but who are not will
ing to try to damage the only party that has
tried to restrain the liquor traffic The folly
of political prohibition is daily growing
more apparent.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09

school age, it follows that only 72 per cent
of the children now enter a public school,
against more than "a per cent. six years ago.
The present proportion falls below that in
four of the southern States-Delaware West
Virginia, Florida and Texas-79 per cent of
all the children being enrolled in the last
named commonwealth, while Missouri is
within four per cent. of Vermont's record,
and even South Carolina falls but nine per
cent. behind. In Missouri the average daily
attendance is 70 per cent, against Vermont's
85, in Florida 73 and in South Carolina 90.
''Smoker by Compulsion" writes to the
st. James Gazette: Allow me to say that
my own case more than bears out DIR. Mich
ael Fosters views with regard to color blind
ness. 1t is undoubtedly true that color
blindness is the result of sticking to one kind
of tobacco. A few years ago learned to
smoke to oblige friend. I never liked it.
One day called blue color yellow and a
red one green. My occupation is one in
which ability to distinguish colors is essen
tial Much alarmed, I consulted doctor after
doctor in vain. I got worse and worse. One
day medical student called. By the mer-
est accident mentioned my malady. ''What
do you smoker he asked at once. said,
"Bifa's eye." "And you never vary its''
ssNever" Without another word he handed
me his pouch. 1t contained "Honeydew."
smoked for three hours, and next day was
whole. The cure was wonderful. I con-
tinue to smoke-tsking care to vary my to-
baccos-for when I leave off find that the
color-blindness comes back I also find it
advisable to keep box of cigars They,
too. are change. In my opinion, no one
who has once smoked should ever give up
the practice-for this reason: Of two evils
we should always choose the least. I am
told that this medical student has been
plucked ten times. It seems shame.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
NO. 24O.

That worthy chaperone said she would
try, "and we can fuss it up together"
ga hundred pounds you said," mused the
beauty demurely. I corrected her and said
one hundred dollars-twenty pounds.
efOh, it's nething!" she broke out; "for a
whole column tool"
L assured her that no paper would proba-
bly, pay any more; at any rate was not au-
thorized to offer it.
''And 1 got one hundred and twenty-five
pounds" she continued, ''for just signing
my name to q certificate of soap yesterday"
I pleaded that this would be different;
signing a nice article all about your pro-
feSsion-your home-your tastes-ambitions
different from soap, don't you seea'
She opened her big eyes and looked with
pathetic inquiry at Mrs. Labouehere. then
back at me. "No, not shilling less, !" she
said; "what's the difference?'
as to the qualities of things and turned sad
ly away.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
HOWE & STETSON'S
Hosiery and Underwear
Department.

We offer I2I dozen Boys
heavy weight White Merino
Vests and Drawers, full regular
finish and make, at IS to SOC
on the dollar, as follows
16, 18, 20, 22-in. Drawers for 25c pair.
"a and 26-in Drawers for SOC pair.
28, 80 and 32-in Drawers for 621ac pair.
16, 1S and 2O-in. Vests, 371sc each.
%, "a and 26-in Vests soc each.
% and 3O-in. Vests 62115c each.
We closed out this broken
lot of sizes. made by one of Con
necticut's best mills at a very
great reduction from cost OF
manufacture, and offer them at
prices that cannot be repeated
We advise all looking for real
bargain in first goods to inspect
them.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.

Ladies, Misses and Chill
dren's Outside Garments in all
styles, shapes and qualities at
LESS THAN NEW YORK PRICES.
Special bargains in Plush
Cloaks.
A complete assortment of
Shawls, all new fresh goods, at
right prices.
Dress Trimmings and But
tons in all the latest novelties,
Braids, Gimps, Passementeries,
Feathers, Furs, Plushes, Astra-
cans, at prices that cannot be
beaten.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09

Drp 8nnds.
Howe & StGtSOl,
SUCCESSORS TO
MESSRS. ]. N. ADAM & CO.,
Dress Goods,
Silks. Z.
Ve1vets,
Pushes,
C1oaks,
Shaw1s.

We are now offering a large
and we'll selected stock of Dress
Goods, Silks, Velvets, Pushes,
Cloaks and Shawls, and invite
the people of New Haven and
vicinity to examine and COM
pare the same with any assort-
ment to be found in this city or
elsewhere. We call attention
to many SPECIAL VALUES
in these departments that can
not be found in other stores.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09

The Providence Journal hopes that the
proceedings of the American Board of For
eign Missions will not be largely read by the
heather whom it is desired to convert. It is
also to be hoped that the dead heathen are
not obliged to pay attention to the proceed
ings.
In 100 of the 1856 congressional districts
now represented by Democrats party conven-
tions have been held and ffty-six of the
present members have not been renominated.
In III of the 40 Republican districts twen-
ty Republican incumbents have failed of re-
nomination.
An interesting suit has just been tried in
San Francisco. The captain of a ship from
Liverpool refused to put his pilot ashore on
the Irish coast or to stop and put him on
any returning vessel, but carried him clear
to San Francisco, around the Horn, while
away from rich wife at home. He sued
for $50, 900 damages and the court decided
for him, leaving the amount to be fixed by q
commission.
There are men in Chicago who do not al.
low anybody to get far ahead of thsm. A
Madison street salsen keeper attracted Gus
TONERS by displaying war relics. Genuine or
not he labeled them GA sword from the Val
ley of the Shenandoah; bullet from the
field of Gettysburg; a sword that went
through the war;" etc., etc. Whereupon q
rival in Canal street displayed what he called
GA nail from Noah's Ark; back tooth from
the whale that swallowed Jonah; piece OF
iron from one of the picks that Cyrus used
in getting into Babylon; piece of brass, all
that was left of a suspender button that Dan
iel left in the lions den, and the core of the
apple that William Tell fred at''
Electricity works strangely. Messrs. Walsh
and Tweedy of the United States Geological
survey were caught out in an electric storm
while sketching from high peak near Dixie
Butte, Oregon, recently. First there was a
buzzing sound, apparently coming from un-
der the drawing table that Mr.. Walsh was
using. He put his hand under the drawing
sheet and received severe shock. Tweedy,
who was lying down, was also disturbed and
jumped to his feet, but went down again
quickly, for where he stood the electric fluid
entered in such quantities as to produce an
almost unbearable prickling sensation. Both
men felt tremendous shocks, their hair stood
up like bristles, their muscles twitched and
in all respects they felt as If connected with
powerful electric battery. Through it all
the projecting rocks gave forth musical
humming sound.
1t is not very pleasant to see that one OF
the New England States-Vermont-is los
ing ground in educational matters. In 1886
the number of children enrolled in school il
Vermont at some time during the year was
73, 952, while in 1886 it has sunk to n ,667
As..the last census showed 80, 463 persons oi
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1886-10-09
Method of Treatment

Which would be alike satisfactory to my patients
and myself.
Not the work of day, q month. a year, but
after MANY years of persistent application, 1 have
by actual proof and test fixed and determined
line of treatment which for positive certainty of
results borders the marvellous and has aptly
been termed