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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1888-02-18

l could play "Richari Ill" this win
ter, but can't appear as "Romeo," L
wouldn't do to delay the balcony seen,
for the purpose Of rubbing st. Jacobs Oh
On my knee. The public would feel justly
incensed and galleries would make ieer
ing remarks
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Mir. J. B. Sargent's strong argument for protection is attracting great deal of attsn- ton.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
Friday, October 26, 1888.
FREE WHISKY.

FREE WHISKY.
 We are not hearing as much about the ssfree whisky" plank of the Republican plat form as we were. One reason for this is the attention which has been called to those sec- tions of the Mills bill which deal with the liquor trade. In these sections not only are the safeguards against fraudulent distilling virtually removed, but provision is made by which fraudulent distiller, if he is foolish enough to get caught when nobody is watch- ing for him, can be relieved from all penaly for breaking the laws. Of the removal of the revenue tax from retail dealers General B. F. Butler, in recent letter, discourses thus pointedly: I suppose it is not generally known that the Mills bill takes the tax of the retail trade of liquors by the repeal of the special tax on the retail dealers in intoxicat- ing liquors. Ssy,in round numbers, $4, 750,- 900 of what the liquor dealers pay for their licenses to sell it is taken of by the Mills bill without anybody asking it to be done, as far as know. In other words, the Mills bill permits everybody to retail liquor free of any United States license. That $4, ,750, ,000 thus thrown away, the only effect of which is to make trade which most of tue States pro- hibit-mere profitable, would have paid the pensions of 8, ,086 widows at SIP month, and save the President good deal of trouble in vetoing several hundred pension bills.
 In commenting upon this the Springfield Union remarks: There is only one reason why the Democratic party introduced these features into the Mills bill. It wants to make whisky as free as possible, in order to hold the allegiance of the liquor dealers and have positive claim upon them for campaign funds. It is probably true that more than half of the money which the Democratic party is spending in this campaign comes from dealers in intoxicating liquors.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
roo CONVEYING A LIFE. New Jersey Man Fires of MatrimOnY fin Two Weeks and Wants a Divorces


 From the Philadelphia Record.l
 'This bein' married don't suit me, nohow. It's too confnin'. Give me a divorce and say no more about it," said Stephen Phifer, as he walked into the office of Justice R. M. Wright at Medford, N. J. Phifer is a well known resident of the "Hin," and the squire had been called upon only two weeks before to marry him. He looked disconso- late when he presented himself to the justice, and all over his face was a weeks growth of sandy beard. As he sank heavily into the nearest chair he had the appearance of being thoroughly used up.
 "Well," said the squire. what's the mat terF'
 Mir. Phifer heaved sigh and looked more dlseonsolate than ever. Squire" said he, 'can't you take my name of that paper2" "You don't mean the marriage certificate, do you, Stephen!" asked the squire, quickly.
 "That's it exsctly," said the visitor with g dubious shake of his head. s'I want it taken of or rubbed out"
 The squire, with shake of his bead, said: I'm sorry, but can't do that; haven't the power"
 "Don't say that, squire," said Phifer, "you kin do it easy if you want to, and it would take good deal off my mind. Pm willin' to give bail that I won't get married no more."
 But the justice was unable to assist him, and he left determined to have the nuptial knot severed at all hazards.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
SUOORSGs

If any boat can shoot the rapids successful ly, we should think it would be gunboat-- Ocean.
 All wealth, political economists say, comes from the soil. This must be why 1t is called rocks.-Bsrlington Free Press.
 It is powerful hard thing for 6 woman to wear six-button kids when her husband wears 6 seven-button oketbook.-Burdette.
 Don't dsspise the man who has only one shirt. The chances are that he doesn't owe a very big wash bill.-Merchant Traveller.
 Verscity got itself into tight place at the court house yesterday. It fell between three judges and general, three lawyers and an insurance man.-Louisville Post.
 The letters of acceptance have all been written, but the verbal acceptances are still coming in. The most popular form is, ''I don't care if do. o."-Chicago News.
 An eminent theologian, who ought to know if anybody does, says the angels never laugh. Then the angels never saw woman trying to saw a stick of cord wood, that's all.-Bur- dette.
 An exchange speaks of Ca man intoxicated with 8 wooden leg." We always knew that wooden legs are apt to know . man of his base, but were not aware that they were in. toxicating Mail.
 First club lounger-"After all, Macken- Eie and the German doctors are agreed on the main point at issue" Second club lounger- ''What is thata" 'why, that the late em- peror is dead. "-New York Tribune.
 That's funny thing, too. There is always great deal more had drinking during the winter than the summer, and yet nobody ever claims to see the sea serpent while the frost gleams where the flowers have been.- BRrdetts.
 We believe Adam was the first man to start this extraordinary theory that marriage is failure. But we must bear in mind that Adams opportunity for observation outside of his own family were very nmited.- Philadelphia Press. In the hotsl Ferguson-"Will you have the kindness to send nay card up to Miss Oldgirla" Clerk-"Here, rhomas-Miss Oldgirl, suite 16." Ferguson Gin an under. tone)-"Sweet sixteen2 She is twice that, if she's ay."-Boston Post. A close game: Featherly (who is playing euchre with Miss Rosalie)-"Do you know, I think this is going to be very close game, Featherlyi Perhaps if you held my hand you could win." Whether she meant it liter ally or not, Featherly took her advice and won.-Boston Post.
 Tsacher-tJohnny, I should think you would be ashamed of yourself to run away from school for the sake of floating around in that old leaky -bottomed boat. Weren' t yOu hkEalu O1 BObbAuk uECWUSaS
 Johnny-'No'm; not so much as on shore.n
 Teacher-"What nonsensei Did you ever hear of nybody going out in boat for fear of getting drownedf'
 Johnny-"Yes'm."
 Teacher astonished)-"Whoa'
 Johnny-"Noer."- ."-Burlingto Free Press. When the cold winds of winter come bowling
 around,
 And set all humanity sQuealing; Remember they also will make every fv Hang down by the nose from the ceiling. -Dansville Breeze.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
MCINTYRE, MAGUIRE & CD.
 COMPARISON WILL PROVE OURVALUES UNAPPR0ACHABLE BARGAINS.

silks. s75c, s1, s1. .25 and $1. 50 per yard. We offer Ten Bargains in Black Gros Grain Silk, Black Faille Francaise, Black Satin Rhadsme, 19 and 24 inch All Silk Plushes. These ten lots are positively the grandest Silk bargaius ever put on any counter in America. Com parison will prove 1t.
 Dress Goods. 29c, 50c and $1 per yard. Six special pri- ces for this week only. Plain Dress Goods, Plaids, Novelties, etc. Positively these are sold at double the money.
 Lace Curtains. $2.96 per pair. Just bought 45 pairs, the balance of an importers stock. Never sold should examine.
 Gents Furnishings. 5Oc garment; we offer the best Grey and White Merino Underwear in New Haven, actual worth 75c.
 S1 per garment, Mems all wool extra heavy Underwear, in scarlet, ,camel's hair and white; positively worth $1.50 per garment. $1 each. special, % dozen Mems heavy Flannel Working Shirts; good value at $1. DO. $1 each, Mems Cardigan Sackets; unparal- led value.
 All our 75c Neckwear this week 5Oc.
 Ladies' Walking Skirts. $t each, special job of 10 dozen at $1 each; sold last season at $1.75.
 Ladies' COrsets. 75c each, the famous Kabo and Health Corsets; sold everywhere at $1.
 Ladies, Night Robes. 5Oc, special purchase of 20 dozen Ladies' Night Robes; actual value 75c.
 Notions. willimantic, Coats and o. N. T. Cotton soc per dozen.
 COttOmS. Lousdan Cambric 10c yard. Century Prints Sc a yard. Boys Pants Cloth 50c yard, worth 75c. 11s4 Blankets $1 .69 pair. 11-4 Grey Blankets .59 8 pair. Best Comfortables made g. 75, previously sold at $3.50.
 Scarlet and Blue Flannel at 25c yard; our 3716c grades for this week. Plush Tidies 13c each; actual value 25c.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
Notice !

REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS. FOR PRESIDENT. BENJAMIN HARRISON, of Indiana. FOR VICE PREsIDENTe LEVI P. MORTON, of New York. State Electoral Ticket. ELECTORS -AT-LARGE, .+s
 FRANK W. CHENEY, of South Manchester. JOHN H. WHrTTEMoRE, of Naugatuck. DISTRICT ELECTORS, 1st District-HENRY R. K1BBE, of Somers. 2d District-E. F. JONES, of Branford. Sd District-W. A. SLATER, of Norwich. 4th District-W. O. HARDING, of Stamford. For State Officers. FOR GOVERNOR, MORGAN G. BULKELEY, of Hartford. FOR RLIEUTENANT-eovERNoR> SAMUEL E. MERWIN, of New Haven. FOR SECRETARY OF STATE, R. J. WALSH, of Greenwich. FOR TREASURER, E. s. HENRY, of Vernon. FOR COMPTROLLER, JOHN B. WRIGHT, of Clinton. For Congress. 2d District-H. WALES LINES, of Meriden. For senators. 9th Dis.-HERBERf E. BENTON, New Haven. For Representatives. New Haven-FREDERICK B. FARNswoRTH and WILLIAM s. BEECHER.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26

marry man who would insult her by even thinking of her in so brutal 8 manner. A year later she married the Duke d'Alencon,
 8 grandson of Louis Phillipe, and she has
 son and daughter aged respective 16 and IS years
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
some Ancient clocks.

The national trsasure-houss at bloomsbury has again received one of those liberal be- quests which are the necessary supplement to the very moderate annual grants provided by the State.
 Mr. Octavius Morgan, son of Sir Charles Morgan of Tedegar, and for many years member for ronmouthshire, was well known as an antiquary and as an authority on the various subjects connected with his collec- tions. A Fellow of the Society of Anti- quaries since 1880, he made many eontribu- tiens of permanent value to it's publications as well as to those of kindred societies. In one of these papers, proposed .sClassifs cation of Watches" he gives an account of
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26

Secretary Bayard attempts te break the force of the British minister's "Burehard- ismD But he is too late.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26
CIORks.


 $80 each. for this week only. Remember the price, $30, Lady's genuine real Seal Plush Saedue, guaranteed to fit perfectly. Best satin lining, real seal ornaments, ,chamois pockets Just the exact same garment others ask $45 for. We expect this garment will cause sensation.
 S13 each. special lot Ladies' Plush Jackets, beautifully made, English cut, very stylish, fit perfect. The price of this garment is $25, but in order to astonish the ladies we have put price on them, SIS, which 1s not only cheap, but phenomenal.
 $6. 50 each, fine line Ladies' Jersey Jackets with bell sleeves, the latest thing; marked everywhere $S.5O.
 $i0. S15. 50 and $17.50 each, Ladies' Bea- yer Cloth Newmsrkets, black, green, garnet and blue; these are big value.
 $S.5O, special lot of Ladies' Stripe New markets: same as sold last month at $15. We bought 25, a4 we could get, and mark them $8.50. Of course you understand the lot is small and the early purchase is desir- able if you want this bargain.
 $3 each, Children's Cloaks, 3 to 6 years; all one price.
 s4. 50. special, in Misses Newmarkets; last month $7.50 was the price. All the New Shawls in stock, lowest prices.
 Ladies' Hosiery.
 5Oc, Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vest It seems S@-@S city at s9c, but such is the case, and they consider it good value even at that price. 75c, one case Ladies' Cashmere Wool Vests and Pants. cannot be duplicated under $1 .25; again this season.
 25c per pair, Ladies' all wool regular made Hose, extra long. Never to our knowledge sold less than 5Oc; certainly are good value at 39c.
 L8ges.
 Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs in 25c quality this week only 121sc each:
 Children's ToboRgan Hoods, the 6Oc ones for this week only 29c.
 Infants all wool Shirts, the 50c fine wool quality only 25c.
 Special new line of Hamburgs at 5c up to 25c; beautiful styles.
 WOrsGed Counter. Stamped Tray Cloths, Bureau Scarfe, Ti- dies, etc., special lot, at 50c; always sold at 75c.
 Yarns of all kinds at lowest prices. 25 pieces Silk and Silk and Wool Upho1- stery Fringes marked down from 75c and $1 per yard to 29c per yard, in order to sell them at once.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26

The desire of Emile Zola to be made a member of the French Academy has taken possession of him with almost ludicrous fsr- vor. Not only has he allowed his hair to grow long on account of his candidacy, but he has begun to give handsome entsrtain- nents, seek newspaper puhfs, wear long black coats and 4hrow an expression of mental pre- occupation into his eyes. But the most re- markable outcome of his ambition is bis latest novel, which was written to prove that he did not depend upon filth for his popu- larity.
 The decision of the Supreme court sustain ing the constitutienality of the Iowa prohibi- tory law is interesting. The suit decided this week was brought upon the ground that a State cannot eonstitutionaily prohibit the manufacture of liquor within it's borders when the product is exclusively for export beyond the State. The court decides against this interpretation, ruling that State has g perfect right, barring specific constitutional provisions, to regulate manufactures in its own territory as it may see fit. Taken in connection with the recent Kansas decision, in which the Supreme court ruled that 6 State may enact prehibitory laws without rendering itself liable for the incidental de- struction of property, this ruling establishes the full right of States to deal as they sever ally please with this question.
 In the Chinese Times of September 15 is g letter from IA Peking Ohicialn concerning the passage of the Chinese exclusion bill.
 The writer says thst if the act should be car ried into effect no course will be open to Chi na, consistent with her dignity as a nation, other than to adopt retaliatory measures by prohibiting the citizens of the United States from coming to China. He admits that this ! retaliatory policy would not affect the inter-
 ests of Americans so extensively as the inter-
 ests of Chinese are affected by the action of l the United States, but if it does not bring the United States congress and government to reason and fairness then it will be necessary
 for China to consider whether 1t is not time to cancel all treaties made with this country
 to recall all her subjects, expel all citizens oi the United States from her country and tc
Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-26

It is reported that Rev. c. A. Johnson an- nounces that as 6 result of much study he de- cides that in just thirty-two years from now the electricity stored in the earth will come in contact with the heated matter inside and blow the whole world up."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15
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COLLEGE iiAZlNG.
An Unmanly, Cowardly and Utterly Un-
American Practice.

An Unmanly, Cowardly and Utterly Un-
American Practice.
Hazing is practice that was brought
over to this country from England, al
though there it differs somewhat from
the petty tyranny of the American
form in that it is a sort of continuous
slavery of younger TO older students.
There, while it is but result of the
spirit OF caste that stamps the society
of the people and in its oppression is
repulsve to those who believe in mans
equality, it is free from the brutality
and vulgarity which are too frequent
ly brought to light on this side of the
water.
Hazing is practiced only upon the
students OF the freshman, or first-year
class. The uninitiated might think
that the youth who are distressed in
mind because of separation from the
home of lifetime would excite SYM
pathy in those who have passed through
the same experience OF lonely sorrow;
but pity is an unknown quantity in the
breasts of college boys of the second
year. They argue that ii is but doing
as they have been done by, and that it
is the only cure for the chagrin which
arises at memory of what they passed
through during their first year.
1t is said that college faculties have
made repeated efforts TO put stop to
these practices If this is true it does
credit to their desire TO do right, but it
reflects greatly upon their ability to
control and direct those committed to
their care. The extent to which these
brutal practices are carried can not be
known because they are done in the
night hour, and victims are as silent
as executioners, it being considered
unmanly to report their prosecutors.
The number of cases of extreme bar
barism which are made public war
rants the assumption that it would be
difficult to eXaggerate the evil.
An unmanly and cowardly practice,
and so utterly un-American, college
professors should transfer some OF the
eloquence employed in their lectures
upon occult sciences to the chapel in
denunciation of deeds which might not
be so bad if confined to Apache Indians,
but which are at war with all the
teachings of humanity and gentlemanly
conduct. - Chicago Herald
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15
BROTHER JONATHAN.
Origin of the Narne as so Frequently APP
plicd to Americans.

Origin of the Narue as Frequently APP
pIiod to Americans.
When General Washington was ap-
pointed commander of the revolution
ary army he went to Massachusetts for
the purpose OF organizing the forces OF
which he had been put in command,
and to make preparations for the de-
fense of his country. There was
great need of supplies necessary to
carry on the war successfully against
the British. He had many difficulties
to contend with, and found it was al
most impossible to obtain arms or am
munition in sufficient quantities to
equip his men. Being unable to at
tack in such condition he avoided
any immediate conflict with the enc
my, and, it is said, thus earned the
soubriquet The American Fabius."
On one occasion during this anxious
period o. consultation of his officers
and others was held. At last, when it
seemed that no way could be devised
to make such preparations as were
necessary, Washington is said to have
remarked: 1--WE must consult Brother.
Jonathan" This Brother Jonathan"
was Jonathan Trumbull, the elder, then
Governor of Connections; u man in
whom Washington always placed the
greatest reliance, accepting his judg-
ment, and counting his aid in counsel.
On this particular occasion, as on many
others, Brother Jonathan" as the war
Governor of Connecticut was called,
was successful in supplying many OF
the demands of Washington's armies.
He became well-known figure around
Washington's headquarters. and it
came to be a byword with the officers
of Washington's staff: "We must con-
suit Brother Jonathan In time all
matters pertaining to the relations OF
New England TO the rest Of the thirteen
colonies were considered as fit subjects
for consultation with Brother Jona-
than" In this way the soubriquet be-
came cant phrase for New England
ers in general, and finally included all
Americans and America, just as the
word Yankee originally applied to New
Englanders (Yengese. Indian. for En-
glish). has gradually been extended so
as to include, If not the population OF
the entire United States, at least of the
northern portion of the country
Chicago Mail.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15
An Ohio Skunk Farmer.

Wilson Miller, farmer living in
Plumb Township, Venango County,
O., undertook some time ago to raise
skunks for their pelts. Mr.. Miller
gave some points to reporter about
his novel enterprise. 1t has not as yet
been a success, but he thinks in an
other season he can make 1t so. lie
began the business by capturing alive
six sl1unks at the cost of suit OF
clothes and three days hard work
turning over rail piles. The animals
were kept in tight pen and
bred freely in captivity. In due
time his stock was increased
from six to twenty-seven. About
the time he began to think the skunk
industry was bonanza the entire nu-
ceus of his ranch escaped from the
pen and disappeared in night. His
intention was to kill of all the spotted
young, believing that in time this
would give him exclusively black ones,
the skins OF which always command a
good price in market. Mr.. Miller said
he could have captured some OF the es-
capped young, as he knew where they
concealed themselves in rail pile, but
he did not care TO accept the response
bility of raising them by hand. He
will do nothing more Ii the queer busi-
ness until fall, when he will again
capture nucleus and try 1t once more.
He has great confidence in being able
to make it IL financial SUCCESS. - Cinct'a-
natl Commercial Gazette.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15

gusted with coasting, made the hest of their
way to Mr.. Prescott's, taking an unfre-
ouented route, as in their present dishabille
they were anything but pleasant-looking
objects.
The whole of Marietta's red merino skirt
was torn off; she had lost both overshoes
and one slipper in the mud hole; he' bonnet
was gone; her shawl rent from side to side,
where it had caught in the bars of the sled,
and to crown ALL her wet skirts chung to
her and showed the attentive observer very
plainly "twenty-one springs with adjusta-
BILE bustle.'
The doctor was minus hat, spectacles,
and gloves; his clothes dripping wet, and
moreover he was lame as horse with the
ringbone SPAWN.
However, it all came around right in
time-Marietta became Peapill before the
close of the winter but if you would like to
listen to string of forcible expressions,
ask the doctor to go coasting with you.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15
COmpensatiOn.

A great many jokes have been made
about the gloomy view that the farmer al
most always takes about the condition Of
his crops.
Early last fall, when there had been q
good deal of croaking about the failure of
the apple crop, farmer who was visiting
town was asked:
"Come, now, Uncle William, aren't there
really gong to be any apples this coming
fall?"
"Applesf" said the farmer, positively.
"No, sir there won't be none, but tell ye
what, they're goin' to be an awful good
nualitYO
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15
strvchnine a Cure for Drunkenness.

A Russian physician declares that strych-
nine has proven to be an infallible cure for
drunkenness when properly administered.
He also asserts that the experience of ply
,icians has shown the cure to be as rapid as
It is certain The effect of the strychnine
solution is to change the craving for drink
into positive aversion, and this change is
effected in a day After treatment of
eight or ten days the patient may be dis
charged. The strychnine is administered
by dissolving one grain in 200 drops of
water and injecting five drops of the solu-
don every twenty-four hours.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15
rh. New Klnc of the Dudos.

Mr.. Il. Luis Onatavia, the new king of
the New York dudes has an unlimited sup
ply of eyeglasses. Wherever this young
man drops his single -barreled glass he
doesn't bother to pick it up, but Immediate
ly replaces it by another, and it is said the
dashing Brazilian always carries half a
dozen single glasses in his waistcoat pocket
in case of emergency They have no
magnifying qualities, but are cut by the
dozen from plain window panes
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1888-12-15

George NJ. Woodruff, of LitchHeld, Mass,
who carved his initials thirty-fve years ago
on the limb Of an apple tree, found the
souvenir the other day just as a
piece of the tree was going into Che fire.
Mr.. Woodruff has often looked for the ini-
tials 80. NJ. W." but they had disappeared
from the surface. A short time ago the
tree was cut down and the letter as found
must have been about four inches from the
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