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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
A Blind Man's Wonderful Intuition.


 There is a very wonderful blind man here one whom your correspondent has been notio- ing for some time, and had to-day had an interview with. He is Floyd Stseley, of Pennsylvania, and is at present making his home with his brothsr-in-law, W. K. Smith, well-known farmer. who lives about six miles from Bsllsfontaine, on the De Graf pike. Mr. Stesley has been totally blind since he was four years old, and he is probably the most peculiar blind man in the United States. At the age of four years hsaccidentally put one eye blind with pocket-knife, and the other, becoming infaMed, went blind also. He is totally blind, and has been so since that age The peouliarity about him is that he is per fectly independent. He absolutely requires no assistance. He says that the country in which he was raised is a very rough and billy one, and that his father early taught him to try and look for himself and the result Is wonderful.
 He is now twenty-thres years old. When he came to Bellefontaine five months ago hs made careful inquiry as to where his brother in law lived, the route, etc., and then started and walked there alone, making the distance in about one hour. Just one mile from here there are five forks to the road, one of which leads to his relatives house. He made no mistake there, or in several other turns he had to make, and crossed several other culvsrts and bridges on the way without accident. He sometimes walks to town, sometimes rides horseback-eyen rides tricycle. He walks nearly twice as fast as ordinary pedestrians, and can undoubtedly go to any place he desires, the postofice, any of the stores or offices, just as well as a person who can l zee. He can tell instinctively in a crowd l when he turns out or in and threads his way i in the largest crowds with perfect ease. In- deed, many who see him do not know his 1 infrmity. He is a musician, and attends | his class in the country with perfect ease, and apparent safety and comfort to l himself.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
The Intelligent Postmaster. From the Philadelphia NeHs.1

I've several more stories to tell you, and each successive one of them seems, in my mind, to look worse for the man, and place the ignorant postmaster (of a certain town in northern New Jersey) in an unfevorable light. It was but few weeks ago when certain prominent society prepared for grand entertainment at which there were to be present several prominent men of the State. The secretary of the society took special pains to carefully prepare every invi- tation and enclose it in an addressed envel- ope. About four hundred of such invita- tions were for members of the society living iR the city. Accordingly they were addressed sc z.,>s1d-so, t'city." When the postmaster of wfH5en have been speaking came to col lect the mail he found all these invitations addressed to parties in the "city." He was nonplussed. "CityI cityi What citya" The poor old postmaster scratched his head in despair, and was about to give the qAsS-- tion up when happy thought struck him. He had often heard people who were go- ing to Philadelphia remark that they were going to the "city." The awful problem was solvedi All of those letters were meant for persons residing in Philadelphia, and the next train took them to that city with not a very encouraging result, and they were finally all returned to the postofiee from whence they came, arriving back there the day after the f'grand entertainment" was to have taken place. Of course the entertainment WAS flat failure, and much was the abuse poured out upon the igno- rant but innocent postmaster.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
We Must Have the Room for
 Spring Goods.

The following list will give you some idea of the inducements offered all about our store.
 1900 yards Novelty Dress Goods at 3sc 8 yard. These are our regular 50c goods, and are marked down to the low price of 32c just to keep the department lively.
 40 pieces Faille Ribbon, in all colors; Ne. and 5 at Sc; Nos. 7 and at 5e; Nos. 12 and 16 at 7c yard. Selections should be made at once before the assortment is broken
 Bargains in Dress Trimmings, Braids, Bead Gimps, Silk Gimps, Buttons, etc., at greatly reduced prices.
 Fur Trimmings at Half Price. Don't for get to look through this department.
 Worsted Goods-in ''The Annex"-alI marked down. Toboggan Gaps at 12 1-2c, reduced from 25c. Ladies' Worsted Jackets at 45c, reduced from 63c. Children's Hoods for 25c, reduced from 75c. Ladies' Hoods for soc, reduced from 88c, etc.
 Seal Plush Cloaks for $25, formerly $37.
 Seal Plush Wraps for $18.50, formerly $25
 Velvet Plush Wraps at $25, formerly $35 to $42
 Misses Newmarkets at $10, formerly $14.50 to $16.
 Ladies' and Misses Jackets all marked down.
 Special bargains in Ladies' Jersey Jackets at $6. Our regular $8.50 garment.
 Our Linen Department is full of bargains, prices.
 Oae case of White Check P. Ks, slightly imperfect, at 614c per yard.
 Two cases Stripe Seersucker Ginghams at 61-4c per yard, worth 10c.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
ENOUGH.

Agent (at the door)-'tIs the lady of the house imp Gentleman Calling to his wife)- stMary, is the cook ini"-Burlington Free Press.
 Wife-John, the doctor is down stairs with his bill.
 see him.-Epoch.
 There is man in Chicago who plays bile lizards for the drinks before he goes home in the afternoon, and then spanks his youngest son for playing marbles. Merchant Traveller.
 Jones (to his friend Romney who has re- gently gone into farning)-"Well, Romney, what crop do you find that you can raise the most of 2" Blisters. ."-Burling- ton Free Press.
 'Did it raina' exclaimed the western man life. 'tSay, it rained so hard that afternoon that the water stood three feet high on slant roof. Buffalo Courier.
 A St. Paul woman suddenly became speeches. the other night. (Here, you fel- low, don't be in such hurry writing for the recipe.) We were going to add that she just fell asleep, that's all.-Yonkers Statesman.
 "What is it possible you don't know anything at all about the scriptures p said the surprised Sunday school teacher to the
 
 ''Never heard of 'em," replied the boy; twe have just moved here from New York city y."-Chicago Tribune.
 First youth hear the De Fines have seme yerrg lady visitors.
 Aecond youth-Yes, I saw them on the st ses;
 "Don't know. Poor relations. guess; they're so pretty."-Omaha World.
 An object six feet high cannot be seen at distance of ten miles owing to the curvature of the earth. On Sundays the fishing pole of the Sunday school boy cannot be seen more than five miles away-though it be ten feet long-but that is owing somewhat to the curvature of the boy.-New Orleans Pieayune.
 'tIs MT. Anthony Comstock present i' in- quired the speaker, pausing moment.
 'fNo," canae from the audience.
 "Then, friends and fellow-citizens," went on the orator, raising his voice until the rafters rang, t'the sentiment that I have just uttered is the naked truth. ."-New York Sun.
 Clerk (who belongs to a Shakesperian ly- oeum, and whose dramatic bent has rather the better of him, reaches the office at 10 a. m: J greeting to his enaployer-Good nor row, sir.
 Employer Something of business man)- It is nearly, indeed. Hereafter, sir, would like to have you get around in time to bid me good morning.-Judge.
 Woman with satchel enters car, sits down; enter conductor, asks fare; woman opeas satchel, takes out purse, shuts satchel, opens purse, takes out dime, shuts purse, opens satehel, puts in purse, shuts satchel, offers dime, receives nickel, opens satehel, takes out purse, shuts satchel, opens purse, puts in nickel, closes purse, opens satohel, puts in purse, closes satchel; stop the car, please Philadelphia Record.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
Thursday, January 9e. 1888.
MIR. HOAk's CANAL SCHEME.


 Senator Hoar proposes to ask Great Britain and the Dominion of Canada to grant free passage to. American shipping through the Wel1and canal Gin order to encourage ocean ship building" in this country "and protect commerce with foreign nations" It is de- clared that to do this Tit is necessary to re- ieye the merchant marine as far as possible from all oppressive tolls, customs and du- ties." The resolution also calls for negoti- ations sfer the construction and opening of free ship canal from the bay of Fundy to the St. Lawrence at the joint expense of both nations" The President is also re- quested to enter into negotiations for having the Suez canal declared free to American shipping, and to secure perpetuity of free vessels.
 This is an interesting scheme, but not 8 very practicable one. British Consul Hen- derson, at Boston, does not hesitate to call it preposterous and absurd. He says: Does anyone suppose that Great Britain would suffer any other power to help her build 8 ship canal There are millions of pounds of idle capital lying in British vaults today seeking profitable investment. The minute it is shown that canal between the bay of Fundy and the St. Lawrence would pay a reasonable return, unlimited money is at hand. The rendering of any sum of money by the government of the United States to Great Britain or the Dominion of Canada fer internal improvement would be regarded as an insult. Now as to the freedom of the Welland canal. That canal was built through British possessions by British capital, and GEaat Britain must of necessity keep control of it. The resolution asks for free navigation of that canal. Why, English and Canadian vessels now pay the sams tolls that Ameri- can vessels are caHsd upon to pay. There is no discrimination. Tn reference to the de- mand for free navigation, of the Suez canal, that is equally absurd. England to-day, with all her influence, and notwithstanding the tact that she owns some of the shares, has to pay equal tolls with any other nation. The treaty guarantees the neutrality and freedom of passage, with suitable tolls, to shipping of all nations. AS to the perpetuity of the free- dom of navigation to American vessels crossing the isthmus, what right has the United States to ask any government for a guarantee of perpetuitya Suppose the guar anteeing nation can't enforce it's guarantee Canals must be maintained. The interest upon the vast capital invested must be paid. How is it going to be paid if no tolls gre paida
 These remarks seem to effectually dispose of Senator Hoar's scheme. It is pretty evi- dent that this country will not go into the canal business with Great Britain this year.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
W gAvEN CONN, THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 26, 1888.
Iyn makes the most chewing gum, it is said, and Boston chews the most of it.

lyn makes the most chewing gum, it is said, and Boston chews the most of it. The European plan of supplying custom CTS with live fish is to be introduced in Chi cago. It is proposed to build near that city huge aquarium, which will be supplied with all sorts of fish from the oceans, lakes and rivers, where they will be caught in nets and kept and shipped to Chicago in tanks. From that oity they will be distributed to all points in tank cars, and retailers will be ex- pected to furnish themselves with aquariums in which the fish will be kept alive till de- liyered to their customers. The loss on fresh fish sent over the country is estimated at 25 per cent. by decay and the quality of freshness is greatly damaged by the use of ice.
 Nevada City miners are now discussing the question, "Dees gold grows" What brought the question up was this: A few days ago persons who were examining an abandoned shoot of mine that had not been worked for twenty-five years came across piece of very rich quartz. which had been broken in two with hammer and laid upon the foot. wall, probably by some enploye who intend ed to carry it away, but was prevented doing so. The tive sections were lying about half an inch apart, upon a highly mineralized clay. The fragments were carried to the surface and washed and an effort made to join them together, when it was found to be impossible, the spurs of one piece refusing to re-enter the cavities to which they corre- sponded in the other, these cavities having partially filled with gold since the fracture was made.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
The Society Lady's Mascot.

An incident well worthy the pen of Du Maurier occurred week since at one of the Cabinet receptions. Among the callers was the wife of prominent jurist, who this week introduces her granddaughter to society. Accompanied by the debutante the dame sailed majestieally into the room and up to the hostess, who was surrounded by her own little court. After making the introduction she stepped little to one side, in order that her charge should have the full benefit of any attention frem the hostess. With 8 gracious air the seoretary's wife turned to to the debutante making some polite inquiry as to whether or not she found it pleasant making formal entry into society. "oh, yes; like it immensely. You know grand mamma takes me everywhere with her. She calls me her mascot" t'Yesa" in s rising infection, from the hostess. ooh, she calls me so, because she says whenever I go cut with her we never find anyone at hoEns. Dc yeu know we have made lots of calls, and this is the very first place we have had to go in today"
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
Hisk License In Nebraska.

The State Baptist convention of Nebraska (which has high license law of (S1,00O unanimously adopted the following among other resolutions:
 "We condemn the high license system of Nebraska as morally wrong and 8 acompromise with the powers of darkness under which the liquor traffic has been greatly fostered and developed until it has become mighty power politics and legislation of our State.''
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
The annrna1 and Gnurier.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 15 CENTS WEEK, 50 CENTS MONTH, $3.00 FOR SIX MONTHS, $500 YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY MAIL
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26

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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
AIisCeI IIamen1r5.
Everyday Matinee.

Our $5 bargain, with others, was on the stage, and had continued encore, when boys can buy s10, $9, a $8. 50, or $750 overcoat,or suit for $5. Great values in suits and coats. Stylish, tough we are, and wear, the good knock-about and knicker- booker suits for $5, and the coats of fine fabric and fashion for $5. If you do, you will; if you don't, you will not be glad. A $5 bill
 Listers and Reefers Up But way down in price. Up to the highest standard of excellence, up in popular favor, and up because the weather orders them up. Great conforters, both. What! Never had one! Then you know not life in winter as the rest know it. Don't go by, but ceme buy-for your own good. Listers, $5 to $25 Reefers, $2. Do to $15.
 Suits.
 How are you off for guits9 No better time than now, for the price is 1ow-lower than you'll see 1t again. Everything any 1 man, youth, or boy can want. Consult us I about the price. We'll make it to suit you.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26

IT COHee cau clear nlmsoiI Dy LSllnS the truth he ought to and probably will, seoner or later. He does not appear to be made of the right stuff for Ca martyr"
 Two Chicago marketmen have applied for licenses to sell horse flesh for human con- sumption. It has long been eaten in several European cities, and is said to be good eat- ing.
 Among the numerous constitutional amend ments before the Massachusetts legislature is one limiting the session to four months and establishing the limit of salary of members at $750.
 The London Times is rather inclined to think that in discussion which has been go- ing on in its columns between "homeopaths" and "regulars" the homeopaths have had the best of the argument. There are not many homeepaths in England, but those there are feel much elated by this compliment.
 Massachusetts has 2,12s grade crossings S79 more than Cennecticut-and the coin- missionars of that State say: t'The multi plication of tracks and the increasing num- Der of fast freight and passenger express trains have driven this question of the abeli ton of grade crossings out of the domain of expsdiency into the domain of necessity" In 1878 the total disbursements for pen- sions were 27.o0o, 900. The following year they rose to $34, COG, 900, and in 1881 they reached $50, ,0e0, 900. Two years later they were $6O, 900, 0ee, and two years more brought the total payments up to $65. .o00,- 900. This year sso, ,00O, GOO are wanted to meet current payments on this account, and if the propositions now before Congress to increase the pension list are adopted, the ratio of gain shown during the last twenty years is going to be outdone.
 The noble order that was going to make all things right for workingmen is not flourish | ing much now anywhere. It has, for in- stance, dwindled ia Detroit. Michigan, from l 5000 to 1, ,500, and it Is reported that it is 1 now very difficult for the local assemblies there to get enough together to hold meets ings Barry, the member of the general ex- ecutive board from Michigan, has received no salary for two months, the reason being that there is no money in the treasury at the
 headquarters in Philadelphia, owing to the
 assemblies ceasing to send in their contribu- ! tions.
 Philadelphia claims to make and eat more
 candy in proportion to population than any other city in the country. There are eighty- seven manufacturers and wholesalers and 1,200 retailers, and they use more than $1,- O00. .00e of capital and consume 0,000 tons
 of sugar every year. Caramels are a great l specially of the trade in that city. For other places much chocolate and walnut candy and
 many gum drops are made. Six tons of gum
 drops were shipped from Philadelphia to
 Pittsburg the week before Christmas. Brook
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
EDITORIAL NOTES,

If Coffee can clear himself by telling the truth he ought to and probably will, s6oner or later. He does not appear to be made of the right stuff for Ca martyr"
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26

Among the numerous constitutional amend one limiting the session to four months and establishing the limit of salary of members at $750.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
Magnetic Treatment.

DIR. E. W. CLARK, the gifted magnetic healer and electric physician, successfully treats the fol lowing diseases: Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Asthrna Lung Diseases, Rheumatism, Humors of all kinds Diseases of the Eye, Ear and Throat Nsr- yous Difficulties Uterine Complaints. Female Dis eases and in fact all conditions of either sex aris ing from impure or impoverished blood or aisturned coS,fitions of the system. Office hours efo 12 a. m to 8 D. m and evenings. Consultation free.
 ia4tf 22s GROWN STIR EFT.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26

Two Chicago marketmen have applied for licenses to sell horse flesh for human con- sumption. It has long been eaten in several European cities, and is said to be good eat- ipo
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26
ASK FOR.
Brain and Nerve Food. Crosby's VitaIfzed PhOsphites

Cures all forms of nervous Arrangements and ali weaknesses. Is used by all physicians who treat mental or nervous diseases. A vital phosphite not laboratory phosphate soda water abs1rdity. Druggists 51. 56 WEST 18th STREET,
 rn21eod New York
Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-26

The London Times is rather inclined to think that in discussion which has been go- ing on in its columns between "homeopaths" and t'regulars" the homeopaths have had the best of the argument There are not many homeopathic in England, but those there are feel much eIated by this compliment.
Telegram-herald., 1888-03-04
BURLINGTON STRIKE.
IT Is likely TO sE EXTENDED
ths Sxoths hood Very DstsFuaissd-So
Ala Probzbts frosa ths Reading Ia
kkasars-Aa lsforDsi Cosfsrsase
Of Bs0thsEAood Ls.asE2


CHIcsGo, March two thirds of the
chAiEuaeu Of the grissenos committees On
the Western. Sorths stern and Southwest
err reads. waO we're summoned heIe ey
wire Friday afternoon. sse Ia city and from
their determined misn is Is evident they are
beEe for business. il the fullest sense Of the
word. There was a conference this after
noon between the arrivals and Chief Arthur,
Sargent Dsbs and DstaFler. IL was in
formal ard simply preparatory 20 the gen
eral conferences thar opens Oh Monday. but
it gave each man an opportunity OF airing
bis views upon the existing crisis. A sum
mary OF these Fisss was gwen Dy DetSslsr
tonight. InIs Is what he said: The nght
Is going 10 90 long and bitter one. 1ou
have not yet seen even the beginning. IL IS
my firm belief that By tuesday night
or "Wednesday morning al the latest. every
rOad entering Chicago from ths west, north
~esf and southwest will DC tied up. There
Is not = delegate who has come IN thus FAR
who is not IN favor of this course. The
Brotherhood realizes that u Is nov engaged
Ia struggle for Its very existence III II nas
any power-and II has-no9 Is the time TO
show II and il intends TO 10 so.
over one hundred of the ex-Reading em-
ployes were at the Briggs House today.
Strikers. too. we're there IN force and they
labored with might and main 10 induce the
new -comers TO turn their faces eastward,
but in the long run their arguments fell up
on deaf ears aud only sixteen could be IN
dt e to leave tor home.
Burlington officials state that one-half OF
the vacant places have been already filed
By competent men and that by the middle
Ct next week they expect TO begin taking
ireig ght for iar-west points.
Telegram-herald., 1888-03-04

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ton IN theatrical furniture and 70 al appear
arces seems likely % come into practical A.
plicstion very soon. A painter. Ernst Tep-
per, set himself 70 discover a non-cornbustibe
material for scenery, ard In the end achieved
such good results that bis invention has met
si'h the approval of those parties who aze
technically conversaut with theatrical re-
quirenents of this desr rip'ion, and shortly
sample Of the iuvsutioss III he ready n rslt
into practical arplics tion. The only fabric
available sppea-e - him - te the fne
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blinds 70 the lower uanes cf glass - ein.aows
snd also usod f1r kitchen end pautrg' safes.
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