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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

10 one who knows anything about coop
Grafton in principle and practice disputes the
fact that il pays. a fresh and interesting
proof Of this has just come to me. A young
grocery clerk IN . wholesale house found
himself out OF a JOB some time ago. He
lived in Harlem, Ia a neighborh0od tenanted
chiefly by people OF limited means like him
self Knowing the value Of produce be had
often remarked 10 his wife Oh the advance
price charged up town by purveyors Of the
necessities OF life, and when be found he had
nothing else to occupy his tine with be COM
menced TO buy the family supplies down
town and carry them home IN a basket. A
neighbOr in the house suggested that be
should do the marketing for her, too, because
she fancied the goods ho purchased We're bet
ter than those she got from her grocer aud
butcher. She paid him the uptown price for
them, so that he not only got his IS sup
plies at bottom figures, but had the expense
OF bringing them up town more than paid
for.
This suggested an idea 10 him. He made
out a price list, charging AN advance On cost
and still less than the local scale, secured the
support Of some more neighbOrs and com
menced 10 market for them daily in a wagon
that he hired by the month In this way he
got his own food supply FOR nothing. Then
some Of his customers proposed 10 form "A
regular association, pay him a salary for DO
ing the business and enjoy tbs benefit u the
savings themselves. lie readily agreed q
this, and IS now puryeyor general 10 some
twenty families, gets a bigger salary than be
received through his clerkship and hopes 70
build the society up into a strong co-opera-
tive club, with It's own store and stan Al.
fred Trumble in New York News.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

An expert and experienced official ina an ia
sane asylum said 10 us a little time sincethat
these Institutions are filed with people who
have given up 10 their feelings ind that no
one l., quite safe from an insane asylum who
allows himself to give mp o. his feelings. The
Importance Of this fact is too little appre-
ciatcl. especially by teachers. We are ale
ways talking about the negative virtues Of
discipline. but we rarely speak Of the posi-
tive virtues. We discipline the schools to
keep the children from mischief, 10 maintain
good order, to have things quiet, To enable
the children 90 study. We say, and say
rightly, that there cannot be a good school
without good discipline. We do not, how.
ever. emphasize as we should the fact
that the discipline Of the school, when
rightly done, Is q, vital 10 The fu-
turo good of the child as the les
son De- learns. Discipline Cd the right kind
IS as GOOD mental training rs arithmetic. 1t
IS not If the right kind unless it requires in
tellectaal effort, mental conqueSts. The cX-
perionccl expert, referred % above, was led
10 make the remark 10 us by seeing a girl
give way % the ''sulh5." That makes i'm.
sane women she remarked, and told the
Story OF a woman IN an asylum, who used %
sulk until he became desperate. and The OK.
pert said: you must stop it; you must con-
troll yourself" To which the insane woman
lIeplied. "rhe time % say that was when |
vas q girl Ineyer controlled myself when
| was well, and now ] cannot The teacher
| las u wider responsibility, n we.ehtior dis
| %Iplnary duty than she suspects. The pupils
ire not only 90 be controlled. but they must
be- taught 10 control themselves absolutely,
honestly, completely journal Of Education.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17
Durability of lockwood.

The interesting fact is stated that so In
destructible by wear or decay is the Afri-
can teakwOOd that vessels built Of it have
lasted 100 years, TO be then only broken
I'D because of their poor sailing qualities
from faulty models. The wood, IN fact, IS
one Of the most remarkable known, on
account Of its very great weight, hardness
and durability, its weight varying from
foYty-two 10 hfty-two pounds per cubic
foot. il works easily, but on account OF
the large quantity Of sick contained in it
the tools employed are quickly worn away.
It also contains an oil which prevents
spikes and other iron work with which IL
is in contact from rusting.-New York
Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17
An Inquisitivs Youngster.

Bobby ~Ureading,-Pa, what is the meaning
OF homo genusi
F~ather-Let me sect means that Homer
was a genius.
B0bby-Weil, who wa Homer
Father prascibly-Didnt 1 just tell you
that lie was a geniusi
Mother coming 10 the old mans assistance
Bobby, you mustn't bother your father
when be is re3ding his paper The Epoch.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

When we reflect on the %impudence OF
treating Richmond as a country town to
be sold at auction for theatre seats 10 SEE
one bad actor from Cork in a burnt cork
Interpretation Of "O'Thello, the O'Moort
of Venice" and one good actor in the
second part, we cannot but think that the
State officers instead Of showing them
around the Capitol ought to have had
them indicted for "Barrettry," as they
did Royal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

We suggest to the Thirteen Club, as we
have seen one Of these institutions, that if
they intend trying to be funny they
ought to adopt rule 10 of the famous
d" Societie de 7reize" as described by Mr.
Victor Coravan, viz: ANY member
under the age of 10 discovered in the act
of telling an anecdote that ~antedated his
birth shall be sentenced to hold his
peace for 10 minutes, and in case he
should survive the ordeal he shall be for
hidden TO take any beverage but water
for 10 more minutes unless he can get
the unanimous vote Of all the society
The poi Mt of the above rule is that they
never could get a full l3 present.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17
Hope for Yonnc Non.

Who says that there is not hopo for the
young men Of to-dayi OF Amherst's ninety.
three freshmen bat seventeen smoke tobacco.
A tobacco report from the class three years
from now will be interesting New York
Sun.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

4 man who undertakes TO carve a duck
with a dull knife, and with no knowledge
Of the BIRDS anatomy, deserves the
prayers of everybody at the dinner table.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

Not one of the four presidents OF the
French republic since its origin in loIC
was born in Paris.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

Never wash WOODEN goods OF blankets On
cloudy day.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

Concerning newspaper putting the
Journalist says "As a matter of plain,
unyarnished fact the newspapers have
made more fortunes for men out of the
profession than they ever have for jour
%nalis,s. They have picked up men Of or
binary ability and sung their praises
until, like Frankenstein's monster, the
creature has become more powerful than
lis creator. There is q popular but
fallacious notion in newspaper offices
that certain men and schemes can not
be advertised"
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-17

One Henry f. Dixey, artist by the
grace of public opinion, and Sam Small,
a reformer of all things under the sun,
are at variance in the distant confines OF
aesthetic Kansas City over the question
Of their respective merits as artists and
men. Said Mr.. Small, in his characteris-
tically modest way-in a sermon, too, TO
be sure-"If | couldn't draw better than
'Adonis' | would never step a foot in
Kansas City. Dixey is a blackleg gamb,
Ter. He lost 81 800 in San Francisco and
sQuealed that he was robbed by a
gambler yet you pay him $1,000 night
to gamble with" Then followed an
equally hattering tribute to the congre-
CATION, the climax Of which was the deli
cate assertion: "You cant distinguish
between the Bible and a pack OF cards
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23

Red Fire and Drums Welcome Them
| Home Thirteen Prizes Taken
while AWay-Finest Showing OF
| Amy Society There.
| The New Haven Turn Verein delegation
| came home last night on the hslf-part eight
| train from their visit to Holyoke. They
marched from the depot to their hall on
| Court street with beating drums and red fire,
During their stay at Holyoke they made a
showing that they may well be proud of.
| The prizes taken by their members amount
| ed to thirteen more than were won by any
| other society there.
Some thirty Turner's from this city went
| on the trip and the stay was made exceeding
| ~ pleasant for everyone. Several hundred
Turner'S were there, and the city put on it's
| liveliest dress to entertain them.
The prize winners among the New Haven
Turner's were: Gus Teichert five prizes; E.
Weirscb two first prizes; e. SchuselI two
FIRST prizes; T. Hallier, third in second class;
Adam Greenspun, first in high jump; Victor
Roller, second in second class; Frank Boy
gen, first in vaulting.
Excellent and admirable mastery of the
manly muscular arts was also exhibited by
their teacher, Max Alletzhausser. His train
ing of the young men has been thorough and
conscientious and he may well feel proud of
their achievements.
The winners of frat prizes were crowned
with wreaths of oak and laurel and especially
honored for their skill and muscle. The
prizes were diplomas and whoever won one
treasures it among the most precious memen-
toes and documents in his possession.
After the return to Turn Hall last evening
q special reception was given to Assistant
Teacher George Seikel.. Long tables were
AL LII. - Al o..
the festivity was carried to late hour.
Many ladies were there and a general cele-
bration of the feats of the returned Turner's
was carried on. Speeches in German were
made by several of the society and their
hearers frequent bursts of applause and
"heiterkeit" showed with what good spirits
they welcomed the speakers words.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
AT THE WHITE MOUNTAINS.

The Seasons Event is Great
Coaching Parade-New Haven Pee.
pie There.
The seasons event at the White Noun
tains was the great coaching parade which
occurred last Monday. lie was one of the
brightest and most brilliant assemblages seen
for many seasons. There were twenty-six
carriages in the first division and sixteen in
the second division, making in all forty two
vehicles of various character in line. The
White Mountain Echo devoted an entire ex-
ira edition to the event. Among those there
from New Haven were Miss Atwater, Miss
Sheppard, Major 81. H. Strong at the sins
clair House Mrs. A. II. Kimberly, Rev J.
L. Parks and wife a. the Sunset Hill House;
Miss Stoddard at the Crawford House, Miss
Mrs. A. B. Fi6sld, Miss Sadie Judd, Mr..
Judd at Hotel Lookoff; Miss Bsrnum and
Mr.. Barnum at Breezy Hill House, the
Misses III. e. and E. F. Weld at Howard
House, Miss Minnie Grant at Strawberry
Hill House, Miss Allen at Maplewood Cot
fage.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
LEGISLATIVE REUNION.
The Surviving Members of the EeEis-
gure of 1883 Meet at HIIls,.


Gure Of 1883 Meet at Hllls'.
The following named members of the leg
islature of 1888 held reunion at Hills
Homestead, Saviu Rock, yesterday: VIII
liam Downs, Derby; F. A. Walker, Wood
bury; Edward Griswold, Guilford; A. f.
Fowler, Willimantic; L. s. Catlip, STRAIT
ford; f. W. Tolles, Naugatuck; N. Douglass
Revin, Norwich; 7. B. Mcnamara, Plym-
outh; Alfred jackson, Durham; D. K.
Stevens, Killingworth; Truman Bristol,
Cheshire; William A. Wright, Branford;
Moses W. Terrill, Middlefeld; Henry B. Car
ter, Wolcott; Samuel S. Hurd, Monroe; A.
Gilman, East Hartford Henry A. Kellogg,
New Hartford, 81. Ii. Bancroft, East Wind
sor Hill; Erastus Gray, Pennington; Rufus
W. Grisweld, Rocky Hill; q. c. Baldwin,
Beacon Falls; Martin L. Parsons, Farming
ton; Norris w. Burwell, Burlington; E. g.
Bradley, Orange; G. E. Barrows, Eastford.
The following were elected to the offices
of the organization. President, Rufus w.
Griswold; vice-president, William E. Downs,
secretary. William A. Wright; treasurer, Ly-
man s. Catlin. The executive committee
are: w. w. Perry of Hartford county, G. s.
Henry of Tolland county, f. W. Tolles of
New Haven county, Moses W. Terrill of
Middlesex county, N. w. Levin of New
London county, A. 7. Fowler of Windham
county, a. B. Geib of Fairfield county,
Milo B. Richardson of Iitchfeld county
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
PERgoNAL JOTTTNGs

ABOUT New Haven People and other
Connections People.
Mrs. J. A. Porter has returned from Blan-
ford, Massachusetts,.
Police Officer Trip and wife leave Monday
for week at Newport.
James Linahan, jr., of 1893 Martin street,
left yesterday for Galveston, Texas.
William J. Atwater of 10 Trumbull street,
has returned from the White Mountains.
Miss Lila Hayden of Brady street, who
has been dangerously i'll, is convalescent.
w. Wadsworth and family of this city,
left yesterday for thrss-weeks stay at Sara
toga.
Miss Ida Beecher, daughter of Mr.. Beecher
the manufacturer, has returned from q very
pleasant trip;
Commissioner Crawford, of the board of
public works, and his wife have returned
from Saratoga.
Superintendent Of Streets Doyle returned
home yesterday from trip through the West
and great lakes.
William A. Fitzgerald, shipping clerk at
Sehollhorn & Co.. this city, has gone to the
White mountains.
Professor D. Cady Eaton and wife and
Miss Trowbridge left yesterday for Saratoga
and the Adirondacks.
Miss Mabel Whittelsey of the high school
is outing in Pennsylvania and enjoying trips
to the Cumberland mountaids.
Governor J. B. Foraker of Ohio, will stump
Connecticut for the Republicans, by request
of the National Republican committee.
United States Gauger Charles GIG. Merrill
has resigned, his resignation to take place on
August 81. Collector Troup will not recon-
mend the vacancy to be filed at present.
Robert W. Stewart of Cedar Rapids, Ia,
graduate Of the class OF 'Ss Yale Law school.
will return to this city in Sepsembersand take.
a position in the law Office of Townsend &
Watrous. -
The Misses Maggie Doherty and Rosa Rey-
nolds leave to-day for Providence, R, T., for
a two weeks vacation. That their trip will
be pleasant one is the wish Of many
fxiendg,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
serious Accident.

During Tuesday night serious accident
occurred on the New York and New England
road near Putnam, Conn. A freight
train was thrown from the track, which had
probably been washed away by the heavy
rain, and number of train hands were more
or less injured and shaken up. jeremiah
Callahan of No. SO North street, Hartford, q
brakeman, was the most severely injured,
and it il feared that he viii die. His family
received telegram that he was dangerously
hurt, and one of his brothers left on the noon
train to attend the injured man.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
Am Ola SatfIer Gona.

Patrick McMullen, 80 years of age, died
yesterday morning after short illness with
dropsy. The deceased settled in this city
over forty years ago, and for over thirty
years worked for the frm of futile & Hotch-
kiss on State street, and its predecessors.
Ho came from the north of Ireland. The
funeral of the late Mr.. McMu1len will take
place from st. Patrick's church on Friday
morning with requiem mass. Deceased was
man Of strict integrity and very attentive
10 the church. His loss viii be mourned by
messy friends.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
EnEertainments.

A large audience witnessed the closing per-
Torrance of 'Our Strategists" at this opera
house last evening. The company is an ex-
cellent one and the piece well worth seeing.
This, tomorrow and Friday evenings Crook
wood, or Dick Turpin's Ride to New York"
will be presented. Also on Friday and Sat
nrdav afkarnnnna
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23

In Naugatuck Tuesday John Monroe, an
elderly man and a mason by trade, fell from
building and struck upon his trowel in such
a manner as to sever all the arteries and lig-
aments in his right wrist. He was also severe
Iv 11xv1ian5
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23

The colt races at the State fair in Meriden
will be held Friday, September IA, at $3.50 p.
M, as follows: Three year Odds (Alogetta
barred) $50, four year olds $50. The colts
must be bred in New England and owned in
the State six months The races will be mile
heats, best two in three.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
rare Coing Unearthed.

Some men who are excavating for the new
Lawlor block on South Maiu street, Water
bury, have unearthed some old silver pieces
which are In remarkable state of preserva-
ton. One of the pieces is dollar bearing
the imprint of Charles III. and the date 1899.
The other two are smaller and perhaps more
valuable.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
Burial Oft, w. GaHney.

James Mclaughlin, Thos. Smith, Thos.
Campbell, James Donohue, Henry Conlan,
Joseph B. CLARK were the bearers at the
funeral of the late Thomas W. Gaffney,
which took place from ST. Patrick's church
yesterday, Rev. Father Rigney, assisted by
Rev. Fathers Russell and Byle, officiating.
The deceased was very popular member of
Elm City council, K. of c., and well-known
in this city.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
A Straw Ride.

Thirteen young ladies who are spending
the summer at West Haven went Cd a straw
ride last evening. They were all alone in q
long wagon and had great time among
themselves. They drove to the city and
passed up and down Chapel street several
times, after which they returned to their
summer homes.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
Vfgor ana Vitality

Are quickly given to every part of the body
hv HOODS SarsapariIIa. That tired feeling
is entirely overcome. The blood is purified,
enriched and vitaliEed, and carries health i'm
stead Of disease to every organ The stom-
ach is toned and strengthenedS the appetite
restored. The kidneys and liver are reused
and invigorated. The brain is xefreBhed,
che mind made clear and ready Tor MeEk.
KsT n
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23

At Wilmington, Del, the big rain storm of
Tuesday hit the residence of General Wilson,
the former president of the New York and
New England railroad, which was completely
hidden in the cluster of trees. They were
moved down like grass and the building Sc
rior1sIv damaged,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23

As the season advances the popularity of
Freeman's Sea View House at Sayin Rock is
very apparent. Its many large and airy
rooms are all taken by guests and the many
conveniences and arrangements for comfort
are fully appreciated by its many visitors It
has beoun a most successful season,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
A Flag Raising.

A Republican flag raising will be held in
Milford this evening, at which Secretary of
State L. N. Hubbard and Clerk of the Com
mon Pleas Court n. E. Benton will be among
the speakers
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
Nvw AnvERTIsEMENTs FOR TO-DAY.

Architect and Merchant-Gecrge w. Button
AT Bunnelrs acknowledgements.
CargiIrs Business College-46-50 Church Street.
Coarse Salt AfiOat-J. d. Dewen & Co:
Fer Rent-Stable-75o Chapel Street.
For Sale-Securities- G. Warren 6 Co,
Fruit Jars-Robert B. Bradley Go.
Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists.
New Fall Goods-H. Machol
Peaches To-day-R. W. Mills.
Probate Notice-Estate of Daniel Hartigen.
Frobrte Notice-Estate of Polly NJ. Hart.
School for Boys-Mr Giles.
Wanted-Canvassers-4 Fulton Stlset, N L.
Wanted-Press Feeders-Munson q 20
Wanted-Situation-69 William 6LLeeL.
Wanted ituation-263 Franknn etreeS'
Wanted-Situation-" A. M NJ. 1r.
Wanted-Situation-9l state Street, West haVen'
Wanted ituation-M. NJ. Mer1oen.
Wanfed-S ituation-23 Coils Street.
Wanfed- Situation-262 Davenport Avenue.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23

Persons leaving the city for long or
short period during the summer can have
the JOURNAL AND COURIER sent to any adj
dress at the rate of 30 cents q month, postage
maid
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23


Rev. Harry P. Nichols, of Trinity chnrch-
ohiciated at the funeral OF the late VII,
liam B. Catliin, which took pl ace from his
fathers residence, 10 Home Place, yesterday
afternoon. The bearers were Richard w.
Meigs, G. ]. Munson, jr., q. 8. Thompson,
John B. Mcqueen, ]. E. Fairchild and JON
athan M. Bishop. and the interment took
place in Evergreen cemetery.
=
Ninety-TN0 Baskets Extra Canning
Peaches. -'sz7
For sale this day. B. w. MILLS 1872 State.
II. MachoI, the Leading Tailor.
Is showing exclusive styles of shifting and
trouserings For the coming fall season. Finest
line of goods ever shown in this city.
q. MAcHoL,.
735 Chapel street.
Opposite City Market. au25 20
Advertising patent medicine in the peeu-
liar way in which the proprietor Of kemp's
Balsam for coughs and colds does, 1T is indeed
wonderful. He authorizes all druggists to
give those who call for it a sample bottle free
that they may try it before purchasing. The
large bottles are SOC and 81. We certainly
would advise trial. 1t may save you from
consumption. dow
Buy Your Peaches To-Day
R. w. MILLS, 3S2 State.
Eight Dollars value for Five.
Trouseripgs made to order from So and up
wards. New fall goods at
H. MAcHoL., Tailor,
735 Chapel street.
Opposite City Market.
Big Peach Day.
R. W. MILLS, 38a State.
Fer q Starter.
Fall suits made to order at $25 and up al
| H. MAcHoL, Leading Tailor,
735 Chapel street.
Opposite the City Market.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
Colored Churches, Exerrslon.

The union excursion of the eolored
churches of this city will leave this morning
at s:45 from the Union depot and not
from the Starin dock, as was reported yester-
L.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
wEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FoR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF TEE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE,
WAszIHeToN D. c., 10 pm, August 81, 1885,
Indications for twenty-fou hours:-For New
England: Fair, slightly cooler, nearly stationary
temperature on the coast, northwesterly winds.
backing to southwesterly.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-08-23
steamer n1argaret-Governor,s Nay.

BEe0mef MISREPRESENTATION my
The steamer Margaret leaves Friday, Gov
ernor's day, for Mantle at 2 a. m. instead
of 8 o'clock, ss reported in an evening
paper. There will probably be large
party, as nearly all the tickets have been
sold.