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Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
Boston Has some old shoes.

From The Boston POSI-
 It occurs to me that we might rival here in Boston the new exhibition called the ''shoeries," to which "The London World calls attention as being an attraction even among Regent st. novelties. Asslippers, buc- kles and spurs are to set off the. more prosaic features of this exhibition of foot-gear, we could select from the treasures of the Bos- tonian Society and from private resources enough of these accompaniments to the dress of our ancestors to make goodly showing. The slippers of Dorothy O.. which history may claim, so to say, among her treasured foot-notes, the buckles of John Hancock, the Adamses and many other Revolutionary celebrities, and the spurs with which Paul Revere urged his horse on that famous ride, certainly surpass in interest for an American any of the treasures of simi- lar sort which kings and queens have worn, and don't know but what the rough farm CTS boot which trod the soil of Lexington on a certain April day is not as legitimate 8 subject of interest as the bejewelled shoe of the daintiest defender of liberty in court circles.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
Wednesday, April IF, 1889.
THE CONVICTLABOR PROBLEM

The New York legislature is attempting to deal with the convict labor problem. The latest bill introduced, and the one which seems likely to receive the most considera- tion, is that of Senator Fassett.
 The principal feature of this bill is the ap- plication to the State prisons of the interme- diate sentence, or ticket-of-leave plan now in successful operation at the Elmira reforma- tory. Regarding the employment of the prisoners and the plans authorized there are these provisions: The system of productive labor in each of said prisons shall be either the public account system or what is known as the piece price system, or partly one or partly the other of such systems, as the su- perintendent of State prisons shall determine. By the public account system is meant the system by which the State furnishes machin- cry and material for the labor of the prison CTS and markets the products of such labor thereon. By the piece price system is meant the system by which the State receives pay ment for the products of the labor of the prisoners upon materials and machinery fur. nished by the person making such payment, or furnished partly by such persons and partly by the State.
 Provision is also made for giving credit to prisoner from to 12 cents a day for his work, which he may expend for books or in- struments, this sum to be paid to him at the expiration of sentence. A great diversity of employment is also called for, and such em- ployment as prisoner is likely to be able to work at when liberated. The number em- ployed in any one branch of manufacture is restricted to 10 per cent of those engaged in that particular industry in the State. A system of fines is also introduced and 50 cents per day for the time 8 prisoner loses I for bad conduct is deducted from the sum accumulated on account of his labor. A l board of parole consisting of the principal 1 officers of each State prison will examine the i prisoners record while in jail and if satisfied I that reformation has come, parole the prison CT, who if again transgressing is liable to re- \ ceive the maximum sentence imposed upon | him. Judges are authorized to give both g positive or an indeterminate sentence, as the | case may be.
 This is thought by many to be as good 6 ! measure as can be got through. It is looked | on with favor by most of those who are seek | ing to change the present sad condition of \ affairs in the prisons.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
g HAVEN, CONN. WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL l7 1ss9

cur to you what great boom John Wana- makers wholesale business must be having ! nowadays. There are some sixty or seventy thousand post offices in the country, and I suppose that fifty thousand of them are in small country stores. Don't you think that when John Wanamaker's drummer comes around to one of these stores he has 8 pretty good chance of getting an ordara I'll bet | that there are not hundred such post-mas- ! ter storekeepers within a thousand miles of Philadelphia who do not buy all they can at Wanamaker's nowadays, and even in more distant parts of the country the postnasters will stretch point whenever they can to send to Philadelphia for their goods. Sup- pose man wants to be reappointed, don't you think he will imagine that it will be 8 good thing for him to be able to refer Post
 master-General Wanamaker to Wholesale Merchant Wanamaker for information as to
 his credit and business standing. Of course
 the postmaster in ninety-nine cases out of 8
 hundred will be wrong in it but they have
 the idea all the same that Wanamaker will
 who buys goods of him, and they will act
 accordingly. It will be Wanamaker's own
 fault if he hasn't the largast wholesale busi-
 ness in the country within the next four
 years.
 A Pennsylvania widower of sixty and
 spinster but few years his junior made an
 ante-nuptial agreement. He was worth
 about forty thousand dollars and she about
 twelve. He presented for her signature an
 agreement by which she was to release all
 claim on his property and he on hers. In consideration of which and the wedding she was to receive six hundred dollars year for life in case of his death. Ten years of we'd ded life followed and he died. She there upon moved to break the agreement on the ground, first, that she was forced into it,and, second, that it was unfair. The Supreme court of Pennsylvania decides against her on both points, She did not sign willingly" says the court, "but she was not coerced." On the other point the court goes on to say that this was not ''the case of young couple just entering upon the voyage of life. To cut off such wife with mere support dur ing life would be unjust But when man in the decline of life, who has been twice a widower and who has two sets of children, for the third time leads a woman to the altar and an elderly woman at that, it is very diff ferent. In such case the wife reaps where she has not sown, and if she is provided with comfortable support after her hus- bands death she has no just cause of com plaint. In any event, if she is dissatisfied she ought to refuse to sign the contract and not accept it's benefits during her husbands life and then seek to repudiate it after his death.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17

IFrom The Washington Post.
 Generals and colonels in full uniform sit around 8 long table in the room in the north end of the State War and Navy build ing, which Robert T. Lincoln used to ee- cupy. trying Major Lydecker in court mar tial for neglect of duty. It is serious tri- al, but among the workmen who come up as witnesses are some queer characters, whose testimony frequently sends laugh around among the great warriors. Even "the ae- cused," for whom the affair is most serious occasionally is forced to smile at some ab- surd answer.
 But there is one man in the courtroom who has not smiled since the trial began.
 People who have known him for many years do not remember when he ever per-
 mitted the wrinkles of merriment to gather about his mouth and eyes. He is George S. Boutwell,, council for Major Lydecker. He has been Governor of his State, Cabinet Minister, United States Senator, all diguifed positions.
 It was while MT. Boutwell, was Secretary, of the Treasury that Edmund Yates, the English novelist, came to Washington for a visit. The Old Colony Club was then four- I ishing. That was club where each member | Wds HIS OWu WdlGcIJ DoEtouOcH anu CdShickj 1 poured out his own liquor, put the price of il in box and generally behaved himself in a l free and unconventional manner. Thinking | the English writer to be something of 6 Bo. hemian, the member of the Old Colony made him welcome at their club. One evening they gave him little reception there, and
 among others invited Secretary Boutwell, to l meet him.
 l There was a most pleasant evening, and
 the Secretary said he was glad to make the novelist's acquaintance. These two were | naturally the lions of the occasion. The l Secretary wore that same dignifed and sol. l emn countenance, however, all the time. I Along after midnight two club members were commissioned to escort Mir. Yates to | his lodgings. On the way one of them asked him:
 "Well, MT. Yates; what do you think of our Secretary of the Treasuryi' Seems a nicish fellow" replied Mir. Yates, "but, don't you know, he isn't ex- | actly the kind of a fellow I'd care to awsk to l sing comic song aftah dinnah." The two Old Colony members have never | forgotten MT. Yates happy negative de scription.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
Lace COunter---Chambray
 aInbllrgs.

A startler to the mercantile world. This can be truthfnlly applied to those who have the goods in stock. We have purchased and sold many bargains, but never have we had the good fortune of placing before you values of such enormous mee.t.
 Direct from St. Gall, through New York agents, we have bought 2S4 pieces Zephyr Chambray Flounces, 45 inches wide and 36 inch work. These come in various colorings and are the correct thing for house dresses. We have divided the lot into prices, viz:
 39c yard, 100 pieces 45 inch Zephyr Chambray Hamburg Flounces, needle work 36 inches deep, colors pink and blue. You will appreciate this bargain when we posi- lively assert the lowest price ever asked for this quality was $1 yard.
 49c yard, 100 pieces 45 inch Zephyr Chambray Hamburg Flounces, needle work under $1.25 yard by any house in America.
 59c yard 84 pieces 45 inch wide Zephyr Chambray Hamburg Flounces, fine needle work 36 inches deep, colors old rose, pink, light blue and light brown. This quality sold previously at $1.50 The above three bargains are beyond comparison.
 Black Chantilly and Guipure Flounces simply phenomenal Black Chantilly Lace Flouncing, marquise finish, $1.59, worth $2
 ParasO1s.
 Gorgeous disply on Monday morning, new fresh goods, that will please and astonish those who look elsewhere. Parasols this year have departed so much in style from previous seasons that anything short of AS inch handles are considered particularly an- cient. The following Easter offerings are below all quotations:
 300 20 inch fancy Parasols with paragon frames, selected sticks; Easter price $1.25 each.
 250 20 inch fancy Parasols with paragon frames, long handles, fine quality, at $1.69 each; cheap at $2.25.
 15O 20 inch extra quality fancy Parasols, 20 different styles, all imported handles; price $1.99, worth $2.50.
 Hosiery Counter Bargains.
 121Sc for Misses Ribbed Vests, all sizes, cheap at 25c.
 25c each for Ladies' genuine imported Swiss Vests. all sizes, usually sold at 50c.
 371se to S9c, Ladies' Fancy Hose; every pair bought specially for Easter and offered by us at very low prices.
 Gents Furnishings.
 15c pair, Gents full regular made Fancy Half Hose, marked down from 25c for Easter.
 35c for Cents Grey Merino Shirts and Drawers; marked down from 50c.
 soc for Gents BalbrigRan Underwear, fn- ished superbly and equal to anything sold elsewhere at 75c.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17

those generous cheers, as stirring, as pa- thetic, and far nobler than the historic cry of the devoted gladiators, "Ave Cesar! Morituri te salutamus." And to give the Calliope's gallant tars their due not one ex- ultant sound from them fell on the envious ears of those they left dying behind them until they answered the Trenton's cheer.
 The credit of the other incident falls to Americans alone. The Vandalia had sunk hours before the Trenton's last moment came, and the Vandalia's rigging was full Of men who had been unable to pass the few yards between them and firm land. The Trenton had struggled bravely, but her fires had been drowned, her sails and rudder were gone, the oil she threw into the water was useless to calm such waves, and, worse yet, she was drifting right down on the reef. After days struggle with such 8 storm, amid such scenes, it must be admitted the moment was trying one. But never did gallant men rise superior to misfortune more nobly. The American flag was run aloft, the only flag afoat at Apia that day, and every man was sent into the port rigging. It was the idea of Lieutenant Brown, who cov- cred himself with glory. He calculated that the weight of so many men so high up on the side next the storm and the sail-like re- sistance of their massed bodies to the wind would help handle the ship. His purpose was accomplished, for the Trenton was
 
 arose a new danger, for she began drifting toward the grounded Vandalis, threatening to destroy the men clinging to her rigging. But as the boats approached, the Trenton bearing down it's deadly weight and impetus and the Vandalia's survivors expecting to be overwhelmed, they exchanged cheers, and the Vandalia's band struck up ''The Star-SpaDgled Banner" The Tren- tons tsrs shouted as Justify as they had cheered the Calliope, and the vandalia re- sponded cheerily, but, because of the twelve hours exposure, so feebly that those on the shore could scarcely catch the sound There is grateful relief to this noble but painful picture. However it happened, the Trenton never laid alongside her dock more gently than her stem touched the Vandalias side, and, as the two boats swung broadside to, the Vandalia's survivors found comparative safe- ty on the Trenton's decks. Naval annals abound with stirring scenes under the excite ment of battle and inspiration of hatred of an enemy. But it may be doubted whether sailor men in times of peace ever played nos, bier parts. And we wonder whether it was all an accident that Anglo-Saxons monopo- lized the palm which two nations must unite in giving.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
Now for ParasoIs.

We have made our selections from the best manufacturers and can show all styles, shapes and colors from soc to $11.50 each. If you want a stylish, low priced Parasol examine our Special Drives at 96c, $1.25, each.
 We make a speciality of Carriage Shades and Misses Parasols
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
WHAT IFS SCROFULA

It is that impurity in the blood, which, &C., cumulating in the glands of the neck, pro- duces unsightly Jumps or swellings; which causes painful running sores on the arms, legs, or feet; which developes ulcers in the eyes, ears, or nose, often causing blindness deafness; which is the origin of pimples, can cerous growths, or the many other manifesta- tions usually ascribed to "humors;" which, fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption and death. Being the most ancient, it is the most general of all diseases or affections, for very few persons are entirely free from it.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
JeWelry Department.

We have just received large invoices of all the new things in Pins, Bracelets, Hair Orr naments, Ear Drops, Fobs, Sleeve Buttons, Glove Buttoners, etc. Choice styles at 25c. Special bargains in Children's Solid Gold Finger Rings at 22c Also Solid Gold Ladies' Finger Rings at 4Se.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17

Our line of Handkerchiefs is very attract- i've. Special and Exclusive styles at 1216c, To and 25c each. Look at our new 5c Handkerchiefs.
 Our own importation of Kid Gloves in all the New Shades, such as Orient, Copper, Chandron and Reseds, from S9c to $2. 10 per pair.
 New Colors and Embroidery in our but ton Gloves at 79c, which are 80 Deservedly Popular. We would suggest that for a daughter or sister about to graduate nothing is more acceptable than a pair of Kid Gloves or fine Embroidered Handkerchief.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Wisconsin appreciates it's public school teachers. A pension is granted all who have done faithful work for twenty-one years.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
RIBBONS,

In this department we are always busy. This week you want to examine our new Sash Ribbons in all the Latest Colorings. We offer novelty in 15 inch Sashes at $1.25 per yard. Special bargains in Fancy Rib- bons at 29c; regular price is soc.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
Snecial Rates to Paris Exposition

First cabin only $40, excursion $so.
 Second cabin excellent accommodation, at 10" rates; to or from Liverpool $26 excursion $50.
 Steerage rates White Star $23. other hrst-ciass @ lines SIS and $20. Therefore buy now while tne rates are low. Agents for all lines George M. DOWneS & Son,
 ,ooon S6o Chanel street. near Church.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
MCINTYRE, hAGIIRI < CO. EASTER OFFERINGS. BUY FROM US AND SAVE THE ADVANCE
 You Will Surely Have to Pay Elsewhere. Comparison Is What We Desire.
Cloak Room Offerings.

The underneath values are without doubt the greatest bargains revealed so far this season in Jackets. $198. We offer % Spring Jackets, perfect it guaranteed; never until now sold under $5 to $8.
 Special purchase of 20 Beaded Jet Wraps. By comparing you will be astonished at the low prices. $39s for Ladies' Beaded Jet Wraps; this is certainly bargain. No house can show equal value under $6. $6 up to $15. Ladies' ''Directoire style" Jackets; every Jacket bargain. $5. Ladies' Black Corkscrew Jackets, both hobby and cheap. Ladies' Cloth Jackets and Black Wraps. in small and large sizes, at lower prices than ever before. Glove Counter. 79c pair for Ladies' 4 button Real Kid Gloves, embroidered; never sold under $1 .25 75c for Ladies "A hook Foster Laced" Gloves; this quality sold everywhere at $1. Full line of Real Kid Gloves and Un- dressed Gloves, Pure Silk and Taffeta Gloves, at our usual low prices. Dress Goods.
 Special purchase of sideband Dress Goods, Robes and other novelties for Easter holidays TWO WONDERFUL BARGAINS. SO. SO lU yAIuS OlQoOduU DIosS 0OOOsB light and dark effects; never until now sold under s715c a yard, which would make price of 10 yards $S.75.
 $6 98 for 10 yards 46 inch Sideband Dress Goods, the very latest colors. This cloth is marvel at the price, positively sold at $1, which would make same number of yards cost $10.
 Fast Black Sateens.
 As Iasf vear we ara sole aoenta for the famous "Black Sateens." This cloth can be procured from others in the inferior grades called Seconds" which we do not control; but the best goods in black can only be bought of us. Every yard is warranted per feet and not to smut or turn color in any way; if 80, money will be cheerfully refund ed.
 4Se yard for best quality French Chal- lies; sold always at more money.
 75c yard for 46 inch all wool Henrietta Cloth; previous price $1.
 Silks.
 39c and 55c for all Silk Colored Flashes; this grade was never sold under 621lc, 75c.
 59c for all Silk Black Surah; same as sold in this city at 75c,
 S9c for 24 inch all Silk Black Surah; this is magnificent grade and cheap at $1.25.
 $1 and $1 25, we show 6 grades of Black Gros Grain, Black Sa in, Luxor, Black Rha- dame and Black Fsille Franchise.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
Cloak Department.

Our sales in this department surprise us. Just received a large invoice of Jackets at $3.75, $3.98, $4.9S, $5, $5.50, $6, $7.5O, $10 and $12.50.
 Also Wraps at s5, s7.5O, s1O, s125O and upwards.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
How ,t es Ca" CURED

By taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, which, by the remarkable cures it has accomplished, often when other medicines have failed, has proven itself to be potent and peculiar medicine for this disease. Some of these cures are really wonderful. If you suffer from scrofula, be sure to try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
 "My daughter Mary was afflicted with scrof- ulous sore neck from the time she was 22months old till she became six years of age. Lumps formed in her neck, and one of them after growing to the size of pigeons egg, became drumming sore for over three years. We gave her Hoods Sarsaparilla, when the lump and all indications of scrofula entirely dis appeared, and now she seems to be healthy child" J. s. CARLILE, Nauright, N. J.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17

A dry goods man is reported as talking thus in the New York Sun; Did it ever oc-
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17

Woman is getting her rights in Maryland. A recent decision of the Court of Appeals makes her responsible for the debts of her
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17

And now 1t is related that, those who are working for consolidation are trying to get signatures to a petition in its favor among the aldermen and councilmen. After voting to have nothing to do with the matter peti- tion from these bodies would seem hardly consistent, even if it could be obtained.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-17
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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-17
EoREIns lMTEL.lloEncE.

The Balloon Society OF Great Britain has
bestowed gold medal upon Mr.. Williams,
of Cincinnati VINO has given numerous ex-
hibitions in England Of his slill in the use
of the parachute In descending from q
balloon. f-
An explosion ln the Erin pit at Castrop.
Australia, recently, killed twenty five per.
sons.
The committee which has been investiga.
ting NJ. Pasteur's method Of exterminating
rabbits from Australia, reports that the rab-
bits inoculGted with the virus Of chicken
cholera die, but the disease was not COM
municated from one to another
Reports were circulated in Europe on the
1lth that an attempt had been made upon
the life Of the Gar, and that he had been
injured by bursting she'll Russian au.
thorilies are aid to have done all in their
power to prevent the fact becoming known.
Advices from the Hawaiian islands state
that the bark c. D. Bryant was seized by the
Hawaiian government at Honolulu, March
20, for smuggling. Sixty tins Of opium
were found on the bark By the customs
officers.
Five thousand three hundred emigrants
sailed from Bremen and Hamburg on the
12th for New York as
Sir Charles Russell closed his speech for
the defense In the Parn1 trial on the
18th and ths commissions sdiosrned until
the 81th inst. 8ta
Two thousand emigssats left liverpool on
the 14th for America makinga total OF a.
COO who have sailed from that place during
the past week.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1889-04-17
rhE EhsI.


General r. r. Millen, the well'kDown
lrlsn aghator' dieu on the lVth AZ ms resi-
aence IN new hork Cl'y. he mas OF late
years been an at'ache OF The New York
Herald.
President Miller oil the Allegheny pa
Barbers' Association bus issued call for
convention 70 meetin fittsbnrgh on the nrst
Tuesday IN September TO form national
trade union.
The trunk line general passenger agent, in
session at New York, have granted tho re
quest OF dry goods merchants 10 make ex.
gsrsion tickets for the centennial inaugural
good until May so as TO give visitors 10
New York City ample hme 10 make pur'
chsses.
Thomas Mccarthy, one OF the gang COD
nectod with the Manhattan bank burglary,
and who afterwards held up a train near
Troy, N. Y, for which he served seven
years In prison, was on the llth sent 70
prison for eight years for grand larceny.
Nathan +. Dixon was elected United States
Senator by the Rhode Island Legislature on
the lJth. The ballot stood; Dixon, ol; wet
more, Al Arnold, 4; Colt 2; spooner, ].
TotaI vote, w.; necessary 10 choice, 10
David A Gage, at one time treasurer Of
the city Of Chicago and widely known as
notel proprietor, died at Charleston, n. d.,
on the 18th.
Al It's session In Philadelphia on the llth
Mrs. NJ. J. Chase, OF that city, was elected
president OF the McAn Mission. The next
meeting will be Boston In April, 1880.
Fire damaged the storehouse Of tho SUI
folk Cordage Company OF Chelsea, Mass,
70 the extont OF sooVoO on inc llth' Ibe
loss is covered by insurance.
Ths personal effects Of the late Josiah Y.
williamson, OF Philadelphia, have been az
praised at q, $40 o2s75.
John Crosby, OF Minneapolis, took the
prize from seven competitors on the nth Of
the annual oratorical contest OF the Junior