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Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
Monday, February 21, 1890.
LIKR AN INnKEEPER.

A man who had occupied berth in a sleeping car during the night got out at a station in the morning to get his breakfast. Whom he returned he discovered that his overcoat, which he had left in his seat, was gone and could not be found. He sued the slesping ear company for the value of the coat, and the Supreme court of Nebraska has just decided fin his favor. The court holds that sleeping car company renders service similar to that of . hotel keeper and is sub- ject to the same liabilities. It says: A pas- sengsr on entering . sleeping ss guest-be- cause that is what he is in fact-necsssarily must take his ordinary wearing apparel with him and some articles fer convenience, oom- fort or necessity. The articles, when placed in the care of the company's employes, are at the company's risk. The liability of inn- keepers is imposed from considerations of public policy as means of protecting pas ssngsrs against the negligence and dishonest practices of the innkeeper and his servants The porter meets the traveller at the door and takes whatever articles he may have with him. He waits upon him and the other passengers in the car 90 long as they remain therein. The traveller is not required to sit in his seat during the day, but may, if he so desires, go forward into the other cars of the train, and at stations may go out ou the platform. His property is left in the custody of the company, which is liable for Its safe keeping.
 This is certainly reasonable, and the man who spent his time and money to secure this decision is entitled to the gratitude of all who use sleeping oars. If there were more men willing to fight for their rights it would bs Q good thing.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
THE ANCIENT MARINER.

THE ANCIENT MARINER.
 It is the custom in some quarters to lament the disappearance of the s'old salts" who used to figure in novels and occasionally, we suppose, also on ships. The Marine Journal takes notice of this lament, and says that the ordinary ship as 1t was forty years ago has changed and there isno longer demand for the sort of sailors who used to be 50 plenti- ful, but the new conditions have developed @ new seamsnship in which the old principles remain, while all else is changed. Men, it remarks, still go to sea, but they go in dif- fersns ways and with new surroundings to which they have adapted themselves. Sailors are as we'll trained for their work to-day as they were forty years ago, but the work is different in its details and demands different preparation and special knowledge. Steam ships, iron hulls and rigging, and the gen. erally dissimilar conditions of to-day would put the Gold tar" of forty years ago at Q great disadvantage, and while his knowledge of steamship, his pluck and his experience in storms and calrns would be of value, still his special training would be inapplioable to the requirements of to-day. The Journal adds: It is not because men are not going to sea to-day as they did thirty years ago, but 1t is beoause the needs of the present day are bringing out different type of sailor man, one who is properly meohanician, but at the same time seaman 70 far as a knowledge of the great and fundamental principles of sea- manship are concerned. The machinery and hulls of vessels may change in form and strength, but not until storms and hurricanes cease will 1t be possible to do away with men whose knowledge makes them pre- eminent on the seas.
 Tho ancient mariner was useful and pictur- esque. The modern mariner is quite as useful If not quite 50 picturesque.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24

74, 900 meters of silver wire. The magnetic needles, crossing each other in a contrary direction, are fixed upon the reel and sus- pended by slender thread. The apparatus works under glass like watch, 70 that no tampsring with the mechanism Is possible. It ia mounted, moreover, on . high stand. The inventor takes hold of the two con- duetors, to which are attached the two ends of the silver thread rolled upon the reel, and bids you order the machine to move to right or left, according to your will, and by the simple force of will the reel revolves to tho right or left without touch.
 MT. Henry Russell, the we'll known com- poser of songs, was walking through Ipswich, England, short time ago when he saw the following announcement placarded upon the entrance of the town hall: "Lecture on the late Henry Russell" Much interested, he walked in, took . seat, and quietly listened as the eloquent lecturer, whom he had never seen before in his life, proceeded after this fashion: ''I can scarcely describe my feel ings as I stood by that open grave, and watched the coffin that contained all that was mortal of my dear old friend lowered into the yawning gulf beneath. Ere it was quite lost to sight, dropped my humble of my affection for the composer of Wood man, Spare That Treep and of many other songs we know and love 50 we'll" At this point Ar. Russell, eonvulsed with laughter, darted from the hall, leaving behind him an irate lecturer and scandalized audience. 1 A Boston man, now living in New York, has this to say concerning the father of the Sawtell murderer: have looked in vain fol some special reference to the father of tho Sawtell brothers. He was a well knowr character in Boston thirty years ago. Hi
 name was Hiram. In his early life he com mitted robbery of some sort, and served { term of years in the State prison. Th' money which he stole, by some peculiar lav technicality, could not be recovered, ant doubtless was the beginning of the $5O,OO
 which furnished motive for the presen crime. While in prison, however, elt Hiram learned the oobblef's trade, and afte his release took it up as an occupation. H
 drummsd up trade by going through th' streets calling out "Any old shoes to mend. He was always dressed in jumper made O blue dungaree, with trousers to match, ant | wore dilapidated stovepipe hat. A bundle l of old shoes thrown over his shoulders com l pleted his outfit. He whistled Yankee Doc de in high key, stopping every few sec onds to call out "Any old shoes to mend, and then resumed his whistling just where he left it off, even if it was in the middle oi a bar. This peculiarity was well known, and was the subject of many wagers. I any one spoke to him regarding work, O
 upon any other topic, no matter if the con
 versation occupied ten minutes, he would resume his whistling at just the note a
 which he left it off.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
CHURCH AND PEOPLE.
Why the Latter Do Nos Attend the
 Former More Frequently.

Why the Latter Do Nos Attend the
 Former More Frequently.
 From the Baptist Examiner.l
 We hear . great deal nowadays about diminished attendance at church. As a matter of fact, we suspect that there is in most communities at large @ proportion of church-goers as in the more devout past times. with which such damaging compari. sons are often made. However that may be, one thing is true; we do find tendency in this day to think of churches as a sort of Sunday lyceums. We are good deal in the habit of going to church with the l object of being entertained by the preacher. Perhaps the neglect of the worship idea may account, in part at least, for the difi- culty of filling our Protestant churches. The Romanists gather great congregations at all hours and in all weather. It is not by offering pulpit attractions, but by pressing l the obligation of worship. We may eneer ct it as superstition. A slight infusion of the same sentiment would be wholesome for many Protestant christians. Church vagran. cy Is 6 legitimate outcome of the Sunday lyceum view. Those who seek little beyond entertainment in going to church will SC where they can get the most of 1t and will always be drawn by a fresh attraction. 4 good deal of our modern church architecture is carefully adapted to foster this tendency We have "auditoriums" nowadays and con. gregations often appropriately figure al Haudience." We cannot too seriously remind ourselves that we ought to go to church first, last and always, to worship God, ani that everything about the place and the ser vice should help us to that.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
4rp 0nnds.
Howe & StGtsOl
READ EVERY ITEM.

One case Plaid Challi Mohairs, 32 inches wide, 2oc per yard. Styles are choice, quality the best, actual value soc. The loss was taken at the mill.
 Gents White Unlaundered Shirts at 25c each. reinforced back and front, full length, tho roughly made from good cotton, same kind of a Shirt you pay about 3oc for; only two to a customer.
 All wool Black Dress Goods at 25, 3o and soc per yard. In the lot are Serges, Chevrons, Sebastopols, Drap d 'Almas, etc. If you wish anything in Black Dress Goods it can be found on our counters at right prices.
 100 dog. Fancy Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at SC each, or s cents per dozen just the thing for school children.
 Bargains in Black Lace Ora pery Nets, in stripes and figures, at $1.oo, 1.25 and 1.5o per yard.
 Black Silk Russian Drapery Nets at 5S, 65, 75 and S5c per yard. Don't buy a lace dress until you have examined these goods. All the latest styles of Veilings at our popular prices.
 Infants Pure Silk Shirts, in all sizes, at $1.2s each, regular prices from $I.75 to 2.5o; only a small lot and cannot be dupli- cated.
 20 cartons Satin Edge Rib- bons, in all colors. pure silk, 7 and g widths, at LOG per yard.
 o7 dozen Ladies Ecru Ribbed Jersey Vests (sleeveless), all in large sizes, at 1oc each.
 Gents Four-in-H Hand and Teck Scarfs, in navy blue stripes and figures, extra wide Fourth. Hands and the new large knot Tecks, 25c each. See if you can match them for less than soc.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
GRATEFUL COMFORTING
 EpPS'S COCOA,
BREAKFAST
 

BREAKEAST.
 By . thorough knowledge of tho naturallaws which govern operations of digestion and nutri ton, aud by of the fine proper ties of we'll selected Cocoa, MT; Epps has provided srage which may save many heavy doctors bills. by the 1udicous use of such articles of enough to resisteyery tendency to disease. Hum dreds of subtlemaladi arefoatingaroundcs ready escape many fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and properly nourished frame. .n-Civil Service Gazette.
 Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in half pound tins by Grocers, labeled thus: JAMES EPP6 q O., Homeopathic OheHnists. aslnkWx ondon. RnglA1h
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
KIDNEY DISORDER.

SOUTH MANoHEsrxR, Conn.,, July 2, les7. Messrs. CASE BROTHERS:
 Gsntlsmsn-I T know not how to adequately. ex- the use of Hishisnd Tonics Water. in Juno. iSS0 was confined to my bod with tumor in the re- zion of the kidneys 1t gathered and dscharged very weak condition. Not getting any relief from the ordinary treatment was prevailed upon to of mor than years time, I can but express the satifacticn 1t has giyan me, in relieving my kid n eys, cleansing my blood, and toning up my gen. eral health. Believing that 1t only needs thor ough trial to be appreciated, remain,
 ~ FRANCIS aRIswoLD.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
IF YOU WOULD BE WELL, DRINK
 HIGHLAND TONGA WATER.
Read the Evidence Below.
RELIEVED OF GRAVEL.
HoIxoxx. Mass, December 1a. 1889.

CAsz BROTHERS
 0ssts-i write to say that 1t is now three years ninco my attention was called to the Tonica Water. It vas some time h June, beng out of sorts, with out knowing exactly what the trouble was, com ssgan to sxperisnce severe pains at times. The Attookn were sudden and continued for several hours. Tney recurrod at more frequent intervals until March following, when va. spontaneorsly relieved of . stono (cAlculus). During the last three months of this time had the doctor several times. have continued the use of tho Water during the summer months since first using it, and have bssn very much bsnentted by 1t. Have been troubled with catarrh all my life, but Ind mysef ter. Since welding the stone have had no dim. culty from gravel. My wife has also been relieved Water. I feel that the Water has been of more beneft to mo than any of the Saratoga Waters, of both at the springs and at home. have recom- mended 1t to my friends and shall continue to do liberty to use my experience in any way to benefit humanity. Yours respectfully,
 CHARLES H. RICHARDS,
 t,r Of Richards & Thayer.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
DIABETES.
24 EAST 4cTH St., NEW YoRx, June 22, 1886.

NEW YORK, June "A, i606. MrssRs CASE BROTHERS:
 Gents-I desire to add my testimony in favor of your "Tonica Water' a an invaluable tonic, spe- ciac. remedy and speedy relief for Kidney troubles For ssysrs ye:Es h.ss been sss ucssF and without any decided ecnciusion q ts the true nature of my disease. until about six months since on being attacked with vomiting, vertigo and ox- treme prostration, test then made by Dr. H, Hol- brook Curts showed my ailmeat to be mellitus dia- betse, twenty-five grs. sugar to the ox., spocInc gravity 1082, and quantity of urine about four Quarts daily. I immediately adopted diabsrio diss and the uss of various spscincs. experienced no improysmsnt. and after spendi.E much of ny hme my attention vas called by friend to the cure of . similar case by the use of Tonica Water, whs. among other things, said sit Is worth gold dollar for every drop of the dabistic." As an experiment Immediately ordered . dozen quart bottles of Tonica and commenced its use by half-Glass doses before each meal and at bed time, the benefits from which were immediate in tacreased strength and, appetite, and by the time had used one dozen bottles resumed ordinary exercise without fa- tests, find reduction in sugar of twenty per cent. and urine reduced to about one-haf, with strength restored bowels regulated thirst satisnsd, and all other symptoms usual to the diabetic greatly re- lieved, and 1t gives me great. pleasure In recom- mending the use of simple remedy from which have experienced much good in such brief peried of time, and the use of which propose to resume and continue ie found necessary. am under an engagement for the summer at the Townsend Cot tage, Lake Mahcpae. N. Y., to which yeu will please send c copy of the Highland News
 Respectfully yours,
 WM. L. kcAFEE.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24

John Jacob Astor is more generally and sincerely mourned than many rich men are when they die. He was g gentleman, Q con- siderats landlord, and he handled his vast wealth wisely and benevolently.
 The New York Herald thinks 1t requires an extremely cultured taste at tho present day to detect the difference between the pranks of college students and the mis- dsmeanors of rowdies. And frequently even the most cultured taste fails.
 "Whistle deafness" is the latest. A St. Louis physician eays there is an ear trouble among railroad men which makes it just as necessary that they should Dc as scientifically tested for natural or acquired defects of the ear as that their eyes should be tested for color blindness. Just about, prob- ably.
 Tho New York State assessors, in their annual report, give the amount of personal property which escapes the levy at $2.5OO,- 000, 900, at least, or sum equal to more than two-thirds of the actual amount of real I and personal property assessed. Extra ef- fort has been made to bring more of this property upon the taxable list, but with in- l different success.
 Secretary Balfour, while in Dublin recently, met Catholic priest who did not belong to the Nationalist party. "Are the Irish people as bitter against me as certain newspapers say they ares" asked Balfour. "Since you have asked me I will tell you the truth, answered the priest. eff our focks hated sin half as cordially as they hate yor there would be no use for priests in Ire land"
 An action of novel character Is to b.
 brought before the Canadian courts. Tn
 plaintiff is farmer who claims from ped
 dler tho price of a nights lodging and tw'
 meals on the ground that the defendant ob
 tained the accommodation under false pro
 tenses. The arrangement. 1t appears, wa
 that the peddler was to kill all the rats il
 the premises before he left next morning
 When the time came for the fulAllment o his part of the contract he eoolly asked hi host to bring the rats before him and b would kill every one of them. The farme , says he has been swindled, and wants It venge.
 , A scientific Ffenchman has invented . mi , chine that will run, he claims, by will powel
 It is described as . reel having wound on ~ <
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
FROM THE sAME-LkrER.
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AsHvILLE, N. O., December ts, 1sss. MEssRs. CASE BROTHERS:
 Gent'emen-I have kept fairly well for the past year and . half, and since giving Tonica Water . fair and full test. and from which I received 70 much benefit. But since leaving New York, and under mixed diet, fud some of the old symptoms returning, such as increased activity of the kid neys and thirst, but yet increase of gravity, tests keeping about 1030. am glad to hear of your success In the introduction of Tsnica and @ much to encourage the erection of ne hotel, which have no doubt will also meet with great success remain Yours very respectfully,
 WI. L. MoAFEE.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
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BLADDER TROUBLES.

BOSTON, August t4, 1850. Mesars CAsn BROTHERS, Manchester, Conn.,. 0entiemsn-I consider your Tunica Water nth. ing abort of "boon" to suffering humanity. In my cass . dozen or two bottles of the Water entirely cured me of irritation and other bladder troubles.
 ahall mover lose an opportunity to recommend 1t to my friends. Yours truly,
 0. 0. GWATKJN,
 Travelling Agent Erie Dispatch Line.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
FROM THE SAME LATER.
 83wssr l7rH'sT., NEW YoRK. March & 1887

83Wnsr l7rH'sr.,
 NEW YORK, March 8, 1851. MEssRs. CASE BRoTHHRs
 0ents-Please send mo another oase of fifteen bottles Tonica Water. Having experienced great dabetis mellitus and feeling 70 well, did not com unue It's use during the winter months, but now, weakness and want of appetite. as also slight tnrn of the old disorder and believing In the cura tive properties of Tonica Water, and considering of the year to get its beneficial eftscts will TO. sume It's use again with confidence In the results,
 Respectfully yours,
 VIM. l.. HCAFEE.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
COMMENDS TONICA.

NEW LONDON, Conn, March a, 1886. CASE BRorusRs: most chesrfuily consent to have you usc my name In commendation of Tonlca Water. My weakness of the hdneys, and was relieved of both In two weeks after commencing the use of the Water. Yours sincerely,
 CRev.) H. b. ROBINSON.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
HEIGHTS DISEASE.
 aouru MAxcuEsrER, December 2, 1899.

Mn. CASE:
 forced to leave my bu,iness by reason of an In; famed state of the kidneys, and the trouble had boon ne9iected 70 long 1t had assumed . very az gravatsd form before sought medical -sssistance. Only one physician gave me much encourage msnt; and advised by him I made use, among ether remedies, of your "Tonica Water" com. mencnF its use shortly after employed him, and and under his instruction still continue to use f, nav ing, think, used over eight hundred bottles, For several months there was but little, IF any, improvement: but after using 1t six or seven months . favorable change occurred and the cas- was marked by steady improvement; s sTro !n June By reason of unwarrsnted exposnrs . relapse s s tar ded my recovery. When convaiescence com menced had for some months proceeding ws!keo not over sx seven rods from the door, and that but twice; and there was hardly enough of myself left to cast Q shadow. Now, without dfncu!ty, have walked three or four miles in a day, and my weight Ia greater than it averages.
 have given you this brief statement, and we be lievs that your Water has done much in bringing about pleasant state of affairs in my case.
 Very respectfully yours.
 DWIGHT BIDWELL. P.S.-should you wish to refer anyone to me, should bs happy to see them.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-02-24
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.

When we remember how completely under the control of the nervous system, both in health and disease, is the regulation of all the functions of the body, we cannot fail to understand how necessary it is for the nerv- ous system to be in health.
 The nervous system is like the VALVE GEAR of steam engine which determines the supply of steam to the cylinder. It con- trols the movements of the entire engine, but its own movement is in turn regulated by that of the engine.
 The normal activity of the nervous apps. ratus maintains all the other organs in steady, regular, healthy action, but is itself in turn kept in normal action by the proper functionating of the latter. There is a nios equilibrium between the two, which is the condition of health; a disturbance of one will disturb the other, the equilibrium will be overturned, and the whole constitution will feel the result.
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WEST GARDNER, Mass May 10, 1889.
 Caeutlemon- -Bpeaking of Tonica Water must say have deriyed great benefit from its use In dis eases of the kdnsYs ana n cys.s Sssss 2. long flowed and cured thereby think It the best remedy for dIseasA Of the uric acid dathesis yet suggested snd am sure physicians will not Do disappointed In iS- nss Fraternally yours,
 DR A. w. MASON,