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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10
PEARLS OF RARE BEAUTY.
Thousands of DollarA, Worth Held In
 the Palm of she Hand.

(From the Philadelphia Enqufrer)
 For one brief, delicious half minute, re. gently, reporter held in the palm of his hand, covering space no larger than silver dollar, $35,000 worth of pearls of the rarest variety, from the inky black, lustrous gem to the pale, scintallant globe beloved of the semi-barbarous chieftans of the Orient. The gems, which were on exhibition were resting on piece of jewellers cotton and were of all shapes and sizes.
 s'They form private collection" said a member of the firm, "and are the most beau tiful set of pearls ever saw or handled, and I've seen and handled many of them. This pearl taking up black one between pair of jewellers tweezers, sis worth more than any diamond of the same size. would not sell it for the best $1, ,000 note ever printed. It came from the Island of Ceylon, and is pure black, as you see, with distinct luster. One to match this in every respect it would be difficult to procure. There, too, is pink, pearl, pear shaped, as you see. It Is it's shape as well as the fine color of the pink | and the luster that makes it one of the most valuable in the collection. It is worth nearly as much as the black pearl I just showed | both were procured by divers. There is a pearl as large as pea that is also very val uable because of the odd greenish yellow | shimmer it possesses, rare gem and hard to match. Contrast it with this delicate soft pink pearl, like the interior of sea shell; now put three small black ones around and the big pink one and the black one in the centre, and surround the whole with three other pearls of varying tint, and you will see such q combination of delicate shades and coloring as is rarely found in any collection" ]"
 The jeweler did so as he spoke, and the gems glittered, flashed and scintillated in their soft bed of cotton with subdued ra- diance which only pearls can give out, and, while the exhibit was not so brilliant as so many diamonds would be,it was rich spect. i acle and one calculated to fire the heart of 6 pasha. Tenderly and lovingly the jswelel turned the collection in different directions so that the light caught the sheen of the globes and brought out the peculiar glean and luster that only obtain with this class ol jewels. sighing, he jealously returned tn,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10
CONTRADICTIONS.
Tothe Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Some Words of WIal0m

Some Words of Wisdom.
 What pity 1t is that so many young who have so recently been let loose from their mothers apron strings, whose parents scarcely know they are out. are so anxious to ape their seniors in sin. Smooth faced young men, who have not patience enough to remain in Jericho until their boards have grown, are seen lounging about the pool rooms, billiard rooms, hotel saloons and brothels. They eeem to have imbibed the idea that they will never be men until they learn to swear like pirates, smoke like fac- tory chimneys, drink like fishes and fight like bulldogs. Now these addle-pated young loafers ought to be sent to Sunday school or kept in the nursery and forced to wear bib and take exercise in a baby jumper until they have learned the important lesson that it is never manly to make use of profane lan- guage or drink Intoxicating liquors,o or smoke, or chew tobacco, or crowd around church door steps and stare decent women out of countenance on their return from church, or play at games of chance.
 have been induced to nAake these remarks because 80 many young simpletons, regard- less of consequences, have adopted course of life which render them a nuisance in the neighborhood of their residence. They know but little because the time which ought to be
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10

devoted to intellectual culture is more than wasted in base pursuits. tsThe tree which does not bloom in spring, In autumn bears no fruit; The youth who is @ stubborn thing, Old age will find brute''
 SOPHOMORE,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The British consul in Venezuela, reporting on the discovery of certain petroleum wells in that country, states that the opportunities for their profitable development are very good, for the reason that American kerosene oil cells in Venezuela from 80 cents to $1 per gallon. High enough.
 The Rutland Herald has found as the re- suit of inquiries among the most intelligent classes of newspaper readers that only II out of each hundred read the Presidents message entire; 56 read part; 26 did not read it at all; did not notice it's publication. What the presidents need is great American con- denser.
 Cremation does not seem to be making great headwsy in this country. Not long ago the Massachusetts society for the promo- ton of this method of disposing of the re- mains of the dead virtually collapsed, and now one of the largest and most complete crematory establishments in the country, that was formerly patronized by many peo- pie in different States, and which is located at Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is in bad way for lack of business.
 Russia is said to be quietly using every peaceable means to strengthen her influence in central Asia. According to Russian dailies the Khan of Khiva, Ssade, has been invited to pass the first few weeks of next year at the St. Petersburg court in 2 peremptory manner which excludes all possibility of his refusal. The Emir of Bokhara also has found it expe- dient to consent to let his son join the corps of pages at the Czar's court. The young sprig of Oriental royalty will be taken to St. Petersburg by special embassy in January. New South Wales is about 10 make some extensive and important experiments by sinking artssian wells. Drought is the great plague of Australia, and the dark spot in the future has been the fear that. owing to the scarcity of water, the land could never sup port large population. But, according to the experts, it has now been discovered that there are several rivers flowing under the surface of New South Wales, and if this water can be .'struck" and then stored the whole face and future of Australia would be changed.
 A Dakota man thus explains the extremt
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10
This Sounds Like a Proverb.

IFfOm th6 san FfanCfScO AiC8 The findings against Boulspger are full of political clap trap, but so is Boulanger. He who taketh up the bazoo shall perish by the hogag.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10
Tatxndrfes.

WE OFFER TO OUR PATRONS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC The Best Work Obtainable IN THE FOLLOWING LINES: LAUNDRY WORK of every kind, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Underwear, Dresses, etc. The excellence of our work in this line is acknowledged by all. DYEING Mems Overcoats and Suits, La- dies Dresses, Wraps, etc. Ladies' and Gents Listers, heavy or light, fancy or plain, dyed any color. CLEANING Gents and Ladies' Gar ments, Window Shades, Lace Curtains, Blankets, etc. Evening Dresses, of the finest materials and the most delicate shades, cleaned without injury by our dry process.
 STEAMING velvets and Pushes. Spe- cial attention paid to the steaming of Plush Cloaks.
 CARPET CLEANING. Carpets talk on up, beaten or secured, and relaid at short notice.
 The Forsyth Dyeing and
 Laundrying Go.
 OFFICES: Nos. S5S and 645 Chapel Street.
 WORKS: State, Lawrence and Mechanic sts.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10

All letters and Inoriries regard to subscriptions r matters of business should be addressed to THR JOURNAL AND COURIER,
 New Haven. Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10

Of course every one knows 1t Is bad luck to kill cat, while should stray cat come
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-10

A Dakota man thus explains tho extreme
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
A Blizzard Coming East.

A cold wave was started in Manitoba Wednesday, is travelling this way and is expected to arrive sometime to-day. The temperature will probably fall twenty degrees and perhaps more. The storm may prove small blizzard; it is bliz- gard out west. At Duluth. Minn.. the thermometer fell twenty degrees Wed desday night, and at Chicago twenty four degrees. In Montreal yesterday the weather was very springlike, with the thermometer at ffty-tive degrees. Ice and snow have almost entirely disap. peared from the streets and the carnival committee has been feeling somewhat discouraged on account of the warm
 given some encouragement. In this city ice men are beginning to be quite nerv
 ous and fear that the cold wave will no, be cold enough to make ice for them. Ii ice six inches thick forms it will be cut
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
WORLD OF SPORTS.

John l.. Sullivan is on another spree in Boston, and has black eye.
 The Clipper says that it would not be a bad idea for the Columbus club to en- gage Burdock to play second base. l. The Washington management has definitely decided to issue S25 season tickets. It is desired to receive 800 ap- plcations.
 Buck Ewing says that though Kelly hasn't much more speed than a cart horse, he is good base runner His start and good judgment are what save him.
 The directors of the Interstate Polo league will hold a meeting in Meriden to-day to investigate the charges of crookedness on the part of the Meriden | players.
 Arrangements are being made for a 27-hour .go-as-you-please pedestrian match to take place in either the rink or City hall building Thursday, February '. Entries can be made with Thomas Hardy, the barber, 13S Bank street; en- trance fee S5.
 Hartford dropped a game to Bridge port yesterday evening. The score was 9 to 6. At Springfield the home team took it's turn at piling up 13 goals, the number which Hartford made in the same rink on Tuesday night. Meriden had to content herself with five goals.
 There was big cooking main between New Haven and Hartford birds near Hartford last night. Each side showed fifteen birds. The stakes were $50 on each battle and S150 on the main. Twenty New Haven sports attended: also many from Hartford. The birds were principally blues, gingers and black-reds. It was one of the biggest mains fought in Connecticut for a long while and large sums were staked by spectators. The floor of the pit was covered with carpet. Gaffs II inches long were used. Some of the fights were short. but others nearly an hour in duration. The fight ended early this morning.
 The Meriden people who patronize polo games were up ill arms yesterday and severely criticised the playing of the team. They charge that the team is being run to suit few sporting men ill that and other cities, and to substantiate their charges they point to the uneven work of certain players. When the sea- son opened there was not a stronger rushing team in the league than Mer- iden. In few weeks they began to fall off and it was not until Sword was signed and held over the heads of the other rushers that Cunningham and Cunning braced up again. It is thought that evidence enough will be brought up against some of the players to blacklist them, but if this is not done it IS certain that at least two will be laid off the rest of the season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
A NECKLACE OF SAUSAGES. The Cruel Joke Played Upon a Would

be Actor.
 Last evening the promenaders on Bank street were treated to novel eX- hibition. About $ o'clock Hackman Andrew Johnson drove up to the curb opposite the postoffice, hls face radiant with smiles. Suddenly the hack door opened and there emerged a man dress ed in white pants, his feet incased in number ten shoes and his face besmear- ed with paint. while around his neck was suspended chain of frankfurters. He darted through the postotfice down South Main street and up Scovil where he disappeared. The whole affair was a huge joke. The young man has had an idea that he could become a Booth or a Barrett and confidingly told several alleged friends of his ambition. They accordingly set a trap, telling him that party of them were about to give series of entertainments, the first to be given at Oakville last night. He ac- cordingly agreed to meet them at their club room and was on hand last night at the appointed time. He was assigned the character of a Dutch comedian and was costumed by two of the members. A hack was quietly summoned to take the comedian to the Naugatuck depot. When Bank street was reached the fellow came to his senses and made his escape from the hack to the great astonishment of the immense crowd of people upon the street. The would-be actor Is an em ploye of the watch factory.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
A New Incandescent Light system

"A
 Says the Meriden Journal: The Curtis Incandescent Light company, of Boston, is introducing its light here by request, as is claimed, of certain capitalists of Meriden, New Britain, Waterbury and other places. Meriden was selected as the base of operations for this section owing to its central position and it's ad- vancement in the electric car business.
 The Curtis light is not run by dyna- mo, nor is it a storage system. The light is produced by primary battery system, by new and improved cell, solution arrangements, etc. Twelve lamps can be run by eighte en cells while it only requires forty cells to run fifty lamps. The capitalists before referred to were expected to buy the right for this section of the state, but they may not do so. In this case the company proposes to operate on its own accord The plan is to sell the apparatus to each customer and then take care of it for SC much a month or a year. The price is to be ninety-tive cents a month for eacl | lamp.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
THE STANDARD OIL.
An Advance Order Sent on for Water
 bury's Benefit.

An Advance Order Sent on for Watcr-
 bury's Benefit.
 Waterbury was to-day treated to a taste of what life will be here when the Standard Oil company begins operations in the Brooklyn district. The Scovill Manufacturing company are trying. an experiment. using oil as fuel instead of wood, ,fortheir tempering department ar d this morning received a large quantity of the strong scented liquid. The oil came in large tanks from which it was transferred by meaus of hose to Ralph Blakeslee's watering troughs and car ted to the factory The stencil around the depot yard and along the route taken by the teams was almost unbearable and the disagreeable odor could even be de- tected as far north as Exchange place, creating no little unfavorable comment.
 The Oil company made another large purchase of property in New Haven yes terday, securing whole square near the tracks of the Derby railroad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
ADJUSTMENTS. A
"As You Like It. :.

The Chicago Tribune says of recent performance: ''It was hardly to be ex- pected that his success would prove much of a surprise to those who knew him. The audience warmly demonstrated its approval at the close of the performance. Miss Wainwright looked as beautiful as ever and played with her usual grace" !" At the opera house tomorrow evening.
 Prof Bristol's Equescurriculum.
 The Equescurriculum opened at Hawes opera house last evening to very large audience. The entertainment was some thing never surpassed ill this city and the performance given by the thirty or more horses under Prof BristoFs control brought out an incessant round of ap- plause from the rise to the fall of the curtain. Never has there been such an equine show seen in this city and re- member it will be here all the week with matinees Wednesday, Friday aud Satur- |day.-Bridgeport News. At the opera house next week.
 starlight
 An exceptionally interesting enter l tainment was given at Jacques opera house last evening by Miss Vernona Jar
 beau and her excellent company. Star light is a pretty musical skit that pro- vides full opportunity for the versatility | or MISS JdTDedu ana the Va11ou talents O1 | the singers and fun-makers who sur-
 round her. Miss Jarbeau is a piquant vivacious little lady, overhowing with spirit and saucy humor, who dances most bewitchingly and sings charmingly Her kick is unique and would be hel
 fortune anywhere. The supporting com pany is excellent throughout, and is the
 best balanced aggregation of musical
 talent that has visited us this season
 Mir Thomas D. Daily has a magnificent
 bass voice, which was not fully brough,
 out by the few numbers he sang and ot
 which the audience heard entirely toe
 little during the evening. It was un
 doubtedly the best male voice heard a, the opera house this season. Miss Eloist
 Mortimer's solo ''Hush, My Baby wa.
 simply charming and won for the little
 lady well deserved encore. She has {
 rich soprano voice, clear and musical anC sweet as birds, which is set off by lpeculiarly graceful method and stag,
 manner. Her notes in the upper regis
 ter were especially good and were ren dered with a precision that showed ex cellent voice culture. Miss Bessie Cleve
 land, too, deserves notice for her singing Taken altogether the entertainment las evening was bright, interesting and en tjoyable, and if Miss Jarbeau shoult } again visit Waterbury she may count ol j more liberal patronage than greete, her first appearance among us.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS SERVICE.
A Bill Transforming Supreme and Superior Court Judges.

A Bill Transforming Supreme and
 Superior Court Judges.
 Messrs O'Neill, Glover and Hall of the general assembly judiciary committee, to whom was referred the matter of pen sioning judges of the supreme and superior courts, met yesterday after noon and unanimously agreed to report a bill in substance as follows
 All judges of the supreme or superior courts who have served at least sixteen Fconsecutive years, upon retiring at the age of 70 years, or owing to disability will receive annually half of the salary attached to the office from which they have retired.
 By the terms of the bill Chief Justice Park and Judge Carpenter will be pro vided for. Both gentlemen have grown old in the service of the state and are nearing the age of seventy years wher by law they must retire from the bench
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
English Marriage Law.

novel law point came up before Mir. Justice Butt in the application of woman to have her marriage with her deceased sisters husband declared void. Such a marriage Is contrary to the law of England, but Justice Butt surprised the counsel with the opinion that for one of the parties to ask relief from it was inadmissible.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETINGS.

w Secretaries are requested to send in the dates of meetings of societies. lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes of regular meet ing nights.
 Meetings This Evening. Chatfield Camp, S. V.
 Court Stephen J. Meany, A. o. F. Speedwell lodge, K. of P.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
The Coldest Cold Wave.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn, Jan 1S.-The coldest cold wave of the season is pass ing over the northwest to-day. Neche, Oak, reports 42 degrees below zero this morning; at Morris, Minn, it was 30 be. low; at Grand Forks, Oak, % below.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18

Lake, Strobel & Go, successors to D. c. Calender, have this day received fifty silver watches. Give us a call and we will show you what we can give you rom $10 to SIS. and Exchange place.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
A Fortune Easily Gained.

Real estate has proved to be the royal road to fortune in thousands of instances, and is now, perhaps, both the safest and most prom ising field of speculation One of the most marvellous examples in this line Is that of Mrs. Sarah Oates, of Kansas City, who has derived fortune of $1o,000, 900 from an ip- vestment of s2,O00 in town lots.-Troy Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
Explosion of Fire Damn.

LONDON, Jan 1S.-An explosion of fire damp occurred to-day in the Hyde colliery near Manchester. Several bodies have been taken from the mine. One hundred persons are still entombed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18

ELLA WHEELER WILCOX declares she will stop writing poetry when she reaches forty. She doesn't hint at being fat and fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
DR. c. w. s. FROST, 137 Bank street

Figs, nuts, bananas, lemons, and fine Florida fruit at Ladd's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18

Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic can be used with perfect safety as 1t contains no deleterious matter.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
Time Soon Up.

In few weeks Hirsh, the manufac- turing clothier, must vacate. The leas- ing of the store over his head has com pelled him to fairly slaughter $35, ,000 worth of fine clothing. The bargains are great and as the time is nearly up Waterbury can save money by going at once to 1851 Bank street
 Hirsh's Ten Per Cent Clothing com pany, 1354 Bank street. LOOK FOR THE WHITE FRONT.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18

Waterbury Medical Institute, 52 Bank street, electric and magnetic treatments.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-01-18
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

BUSINESS ANNOUNC Bargains can be had in diamonds and watches for the next thirty days P, J. Strain, Is East Main street.
 The finest Extra Super Ingrain Hartford and Lowell Carpets going at 50 cents yard at Miller < Peck's.
 Read the Park Drug store advertisement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-20
HOW CAPT REED WAS LOST,
Together With the Destruction OF the
Famous James 5 Lowell

BATH, sept ~
Two of the survivors of the wrecked
schooner James :. Lowell arrived here this
morning. George Fairfield is the name of
one Of the men. lie was steward of the
Lowell and his home is Augusta. Mr.. Fair
field stopped oniy short time in this city.
taking the earlj boat for Boothbay to impart
the particulars Of the loss of the captain who
has daughter living in that place. While
here Mr. Fairfield told the story of the
wrecking of the Lowell to one of the own
ers of that vessel and from that gentleman we
learn the following particulars of the death
of Capt Reed.
ON Tuesday the 10th, when the gale was
at its height tremendous sea swept the
decks of the schooner, carrying destruction
before it. The rails and matches were car
ried away, spanker boom broken into four
pieces. steering gear broken. house stove,
and cabin filed with water. The heavy sea
that swept the deck washed the captain and
two men overb oard, but one of the latter was
saved Nothing was seen of Captain Reed
after the heavy sea boarded the schooner. A
piece Of the coat that he wore was found on
deck between the broken spar and the side
of the house.
to. aud to keep her from rolling over, the
rigging and masts were cut away. The sea
getting into the hold caused the cargo of ice
t. become loosened and blocks of it came
W through the decks.
The crew had about given up hope OF be-
ing rescued when the brig Havana hove in
sight and took them off on Thursday, two
DAYS after the loss Of Capt. Reed
Just five wears ago this same three master