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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
OVER.

George-Chapley is one of those fellows
who have more money than brains, isn't
hea Jessie-Yes; and he is not rich either.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Social Aristocrat-Did the founder of
your family come over with the Conquer
orr Social Democrat-No; l came over
alone.-Brooklyn Life.
"This," said the poor victim of strong
drink, as he looked about him at the In
ebriates home sis the house that jag
built. lt."-Chicago Tribune
'Why do they call De Tompkyns the
'Chrysanthemumr Because he finds
favor with society and yet hasn't got a
cent. New York Herald.
Miss Weston-Which of your many
books do you consider of the least account,
Professor? Professor Writer-My bank
book, Miss Weston--Lowell Citizen
The marriage service should be changed
to read ''I am in love-" instead of ~ will
love-" to suit the people who rush into
matrimony heedlessly. -Atchison Globe.
The world is not so wicked. A mans
good deeds are more apt to be remembered
than his bad ones-except, of course, by
his intimate Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal.
To Suit Purpose. did
you get such a small hat fora Msude-I
got this for Lent. You know 1 never go
to the theater in Lent.-Clothier and Fur
nisher.
Jack Witherspoon-Really Miss Rose
budde, don't know when l have had an
hour pass so quickly Miss Rosebudde-
Well, l suppose not, since you have only
been here twenty minutes.-Princeton
Tiger.
Cumso-It seems queer to advertise
methods of suicide. Mrs. Cumso-What
in the world do you mean! Cumso-Here
is an advertisement which says: "Try a
pair of our shoes, and you will never wear
another oe."-Harper's Bazaar.
Two children were playing on the side
| walk, and lady passed them. She's a
| grass widow" said one. whats grass
| widowf' asked the other. Gracious!
Don't you know thatl' said the other,
scornfully; "why, her husband died of hay
| fever. Life.
Waiter Ito Blossom, who has just wiped
his knife and fork on the napkin)You ap
pear to be very particular sir.
| Blossom-A person has to be particular
| in restaurant.
Waiter-What shall bring you, sirt
Blossom-A plate of hash.-The Epoch
Anxious Caller-"Is this the police sta
tom" Chief-Yes, ma'am. What can
do for yous 81 have lost some valuable
| jewelry. 1 suspect former servant oi
having taken it. 1 want to employ de
| tective to find her whereabouts" "Al
| right, ma'am. Your nameF' 81 am Nine
de Wise, the-er-fortune-te teller. Chi
cago Tribune.
Customer-Tn give you dollar for tina
book. That's every cent it's worth.
| Clerk-I-I-
Customer Gnterrupting)-A dollar, O
nothing.
Clerk-Very well, sir. Thanks. Cash
1 was trying to say that the retail price o
the book was rs cents, but you wouldn'
allow me to.-Yankee Blade.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
ARANDONED FARMS.

Massachusetts, land has been cultivated
a long time, but most of it is still worth
working, as appears from an investigation
which has just been made. Out of total
average of 3,671 1888 acres in all the farms
of the State, the abandoned farms" have
an acreage of 1876, 500. The total value of
the farms of the State is about $94, 900, 600;
the value of the abandoned FARMS is as
sessed at trife over 81 ,000, 900. About
three and half per cent. of the farming
land is 'absndoned;" little over one per
cent. of the assessed valuation of the farms
of the State is in these abandoned farms. !"
There has been in the last ten years an act
ual increase in the amount of cultivated
land amounting, between 1875 and 1885,
to $1,000 acres. During the same ten
years the average size of farms increased
from 7S acres to SO acres, and the average
value per farm from s., 200 to $500.
This is encouraging, and it shows that
the advantages of life in Massachusetts are
appreciated. It is probable that as time
goes on the abandoned farms of New Eng
land will be more attractive than they
have been. Many who have "gone west"
in the hope of finding something better
have failed and some who can get back
are coming back to the farms they aban-
doned
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
9r, Bunds.
Howe & StGtsOn.
INTERESTINGFACTS
LIVE VALUES.

10 pieces black, plaid and
stripe Surah Silks at 68c per
yard. This is the quality that
has always sold for ST.. Styles
are all frst-class. Just right
for dresses, skirts, waists, ETC.,
etc. So
Plain China Silks in all col
ors, 80 inches wide, 75c yard.
This is the regular 81 quality.
% doz. Gents Fancy Night
Shirts, 3oc each. These shirts
are made from good quality
cotton, trimmed on bosom,
collar and cuffs, and worth at
the factory So per dozen.
IS pieces all wool Home
spun Novelties soc yd. These
dress goods are confined styles
Cannot be found elsewhere.
Great bargains in Chenille
Portieres at $4o8 and $5.58
pair. These curtains usually
sell for So and 81,
SO pieces all wool Serges, in
all the spring shades, soc per
yard. These are our own i'm
portation and we think much
better than most serges at this
price.
An importers line of sam
Piles in White Linen Squares,
Trays and Scarfs, hemstitch,
open work and Mexican drawn
work, at prices ranging from
soc to $1.75, will be found in
our Linen Department.
A drive in full yard wide
Bleached Cotton at sc yard,
regular price &c. Good yard
wide Brown Cottons, 6Hc yd.
Best quality Shifting Prints
sc yard. Best quality Indigo
Prints oAc yard. Best quality
Ginghams SC yard.
I case Ladies Medium
Weight Vests with French
Necks, both in long and short
sleeves, at 41c each, as a spe-
cial offer for early spring.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
TarantuIa Killed by Ants.
Fort Worth Letter TO the ST; Louis Clio
Democrat

Democrat
Frank Gillette tells of a remarkable
fight he witnessed between large taran-
tula and colony of red ants. One day,
in Jack county, he encountered large
specimen of the tarantula, which abounds
in Texas. He got long stick, one end of
which he split, and by dexterOus manip-
ulation secured the tarantula between the
prongs. He repaired with it to hill of
large red ants which he had passed on his
tramp short time before. In the middle
of the hill he deposited the tarantula, re-
leasing it from its imprisonment. 1t was
rather a chilly day, and but few ants were
out of their holes. But these few gath
cred around the stranger, looked at it for
| a brief moment, and then, one by one,
| hurriedly entered the different small holes
within which were their domiciles. The
| tarantrla meanwhile was motionless, occa-
| sionally blinking its small sparp eyes, but
not deigning TO glance upon the small in
sects.
But presently came forth the ants in q
| body Although the tale-bearers had en-
| tered the hill by different holes the war
| riors all issued from the one. First came
/ q large ant, and then the others so closely
Il upon the neels Oh eacl OInEt lual TIE
| looked like blood-red string. The side
| of the tarantula was about four inches
from where the ants issued from the cone,
and they made straight for the enemy
| without loss of time. The large one in
/ the lead pounced upon one of the furry
/ legs, and the others got their teeth in as
near by as possible. There seemed to be
| an almost unendipg string of the ants,
and, in a minute and a half, the entire
body of their victim was covered with
them. After that the tarantula did not
move limb scarcely. At first it attempt
ed to pull away the leg attacked by the
ants, but, finding it fastened, it showed
along with the disengaged legs, moving,
perhaps, an inch and u half; but the re
mainder of the body was soon covered by
the insects, which devoted part of theil
force TO holding the victim in place. Tn.
tarantula only killed three of the ants
These three ventured within the reach oi
the jaws of the tarnntrla, which closed its
mouth with snap, ending their existenc'
instanter.
In four minutes the tarantula was dead
There was not sign of blood anywher,
on its body, though in many places wer,
evidences of the fray. Near the heat
were scars, showing where tbs ants he:
bitten deepest. Shortly after it closed it
eyes and allowei its head to sag many o
the ants withdrew, but when there was
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
TAKE THE HINT!

TAKE THE HINT!
people,
shams about There ARE people who don't need
hint enough for them This sort keeps coming to the
sale right along The early months of 91 will pleasant
With such shre%d buyers M94d believe how many
Excellence of make quality quicselIs these any
Would nothing wonderful about the sale if only
dnary January cearancea rubbish ceanup Not trace
that about it, Everything new choice Of best Shoes
of the newest fashion of wearing Shoes
looks I'll il leather
indeed when rich and poor.
Dongoa top straight Goat foxed hand.sewed Cork
Sole, O0 ordinary $780, Ladies' straight Buttons
opera and common SO to $3.50 $9s5
odds and ends small reductions
prices. NJ. BRISTOL & SONS.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE'S NIECE
Daughter of Joseph Bonapnrte and
Quaker Girl Who Shared His EI-


Quaker Girl Who Shared His EK-
lie.
[From the Utica observer.l
A few days ago the announcement was
made of the death in Echfeld Springs of
Mrs Charlotte c. Benton, daughter of Jo-
seph Bonaparte and niece of Napoleon
Bonaparte. Though so near a descendant
of a family that made history, there were
very few who were prepared on the an
nouncement of the death of Mrs. Benton
to give any accurate facts concerning her
life, although many with whom she had
become acquainted during her frequent
visits in this city and vicinity knew her
history in a general way 1t may not,
therefore, be uninterssting to sketch her
history.
When Joseph Bonaparte, who had been
King of Spain when his great brother had
thrones and crowns to give away, lived in
Philadelphia, soon after his arrival in this
country, he met and loved a beautiful
Quaker girl. Her family had been for
long years noted for its respectability, and
it was great blow to the staid old Quaker
family and all their friends when the quiet
little Quakeress fell victim to Bonaparte's
DianQlSnmenCS ana became a time MS
companion. Outside of her descendants,
whose position in Philadelphia has since
been untouched by a breath of scandal,
there was for many years no one who
knew the name of this fair Quakeress.
Joseph Bonaparte soon began to spend the
greater part of his time at Point Breeze
Some claim that it was while a resident
there that he had his second Philadelphia
affaire de coeur, and to a young, beautiful
and accomplished girl gave his heart and
what was left of his hand. This is not
so. The little Qaakeress who had left her
friends to unite with him and the Trenton,
N. j., girl were one and the same person.
This union resulted in two daughters,
both born near Trenton. The younger
died in infancy, and the other is the one
whose death calls forth this sketch.
After while Bonaparte moved his es-
tablishment from Trenton to the northern
part of this state. Here he chose to be
known as the Count de Survilliers. He
purchased of Herman Le Ray a tract of
/ twenty-six thousand acres, lying partly in
jefferson and partly in the adjoining coun-
ty of st. Lawrence-all uncultivated and
nearly all timbered notwithstanding to
hold it for himself and friends in exile as
forest retreat and game preserve. L.
Ray, writing of this purchase under ths
date Of the 9th Of April, 1891, 70 thl
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
The Path Retraced.

To live life Ger would not be well;
A kindly hand once led me back,
Along life's veiled and misty track
Where memories forgotten dwell.
The ghosts Of fears that once appalled,
Still hovered o'er the silent way;
But ah, the hopes SO bright and gay
OF youth, could never be recalled.
The stones that wounded once my feet,
Alas, found were waiting there,
But not the verdure soft and fair
That kissed my feet when life was sweet
The clust'ring roses that l plucked
With careless hand in life's bright morn
Had withered, leaving but the thorn
To wound my hand at eventide-
The Joys and pleasures Of the past
Had vanished with the fleeting years;
While long forgotten griefs and fears
Their dreadful shadows o'er me cast.
Awakened by forgotten pain
To find it but q dream, l cried:
/" "'Tis wise the past from us to hide,
l would not live life DER again."
WILLIAM EDWARD PENNEY
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
No. SO

convulsive jerk of one leg the ants ran up
again, and this time remained until every
sign of animation was gone Then the
ants removed the corpse It was a heavy
body to move, but they accomplished it.
On the rather fiat top Of the hiill the pull
was hard and long, but on the decline IL
was easier. Arrived at the foot, the ants
deserted the corpse and returned to their
homes, some entering their holes, others
resuming the work they had been inter
rupted at when the tarantula came among
them.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 10
CENTS WEEK, so CENTS A MONTH, $3
FOR SIX MONTHS, So A YEAR. TIE
SANE TERMS BY MAIL.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Fiftyfrst congress lost twelve
representatives and three senators by
death.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

The Boston Herald cannot resist the
temptation to say that G. B, & Q. seems tc
be declining P. D. Q.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

this.
1t is announced that two persons have
been cured by the Kock lymph, one at Ber-
lin, another at Milwaukee. Both had tu-
berculosis, and the peculiar circumstances
and conditions of these cases will furnish
valuable data and comparison for some
substantial conclusion as to the value of
the remedy.
James w. Alexander, prominent life
insurance man of New York, in an ad-
dress in Chicago said he considered the
highest avocation which man can select
is the Christian ministry, and next to
that is the life insurance agent. Those
who have been talked to by life insur-
ance agent will see the appropriateness of
this.
The board of aldermen last evening paid
little attention to the mayors scheme to
coniscate the property of the Water COM
pany, and the two votes on the matter in
| dicated that it will not have much real
support in the board. The questions which
| are to be put to the corporation counsel
| are proper ones, and it is well enough to
| have his opinion, but either of the lawyers
in the board could have given the same
information that the corporation counsel
will give. The matter is not legally before
the board, bat if it were it should be
promptly put aside and the legitimate
| work of the city attended to- The tax
| payers of New Haven will be heard from
if there is any serious danger that their
burdens are to be increased by any of the
Socialistic schemes of the mayor.
Says a dealer in birds: 1 am surprised
that no one has ever thought of capturing
several hundred Texas mocking- birds
while young, and taking them to Germany
There they would be intrusted for yea,
or 30 to the peasants of the Hartz noun
tains district, where the nightingale, tn,
golden thrush, the linnet, the bull -fincl
and dozens of other sweet warblers fl,
wild. 1t would not be long before tn,
Texas Knockers would be singing all thei
songs sweetly. Then bring them back t,
the United States, turn them loose in thei
native woods, and let them teach thei
fellows the songs they had learned abroad
This is every bit as good an idea as that o
sending, at the government expense,
| corps Of colored cooks to the countries 0
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

A ton of diamonds is worth $35 ZOO, 900.
We do not suppose that many of our read
ers buy their diamonds by the ton, but
those who do shouldn't pay more than
this
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
SINGLE COPIES THREE CENTS.
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tions or matters Of business should be addressed
to
THE JOURNAL AND COURIER,
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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
PLAYING

CARDS were invented In Francois in 1891 for the
amusement Of the king and royal family. In 1873
In the state Of Kentucky far better discovery
was made, i. e., that wholesome alcoholic stim-
liant could be made for the use Of the people as a
public blessing, and the G. o. Taylor Old Bour
bon and Rye Whiskey has proved such ever
since. It is bottled by CHESTER II. GRAVES &
SONS, Boston, and Druggists and Grocers have It
on eale and 1tll tndnrae its axcallance II
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03
The Legend of Cerealine

On the next day of his fasting,
By the rivers brink he wandered,
Through the Moskoday, the meadow,
Saw the wild rice Mahnomonee
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

9pmrmaI aud Gnttrier.

The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
lished in Connecticut.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

Saw the blueberry, Meenahga,
And the strawberry, Odahmin.
And the grapevine, the Bemahgat.
Master Of iife," he said, despafring,
Must our lives depend on these things %
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-03-03

GOOO ! LOOO
Offer 900 Doz. Fresh Country Eggs
22c Dozen, s Dozen s. 90.
Good Cooking Eggs only 19c dozen.
Fine Turkeys full dressed, 20c lb.
Fine Chickens. full dressed, 15c lb.
Finest native Bleached Celery.
so dozen cans California Apricots only 20c can.
The above Apricots are of the finest quality
and packed in heavy syrup-better than Peaches.
Oranges, Oranges.
Oranges for cutting up, 13c dozen, dozen Csc.
Extra fine Havana Oranges IS and 20c dozen.
Fancy Florida Oranges 25 and 30c dozen.
Fancy Messina Lemons only 12c dozen.
Raisins, Raisins.
Another invoice of large Muscatel Raisins, only
SC lb, lbs Csc They are larger and better than
the last invoice we have just sold. Look at them
Butter and Cheese.
1000 lbs New Dates &c lb.
Finest Evaporated RaspberrieS 35c lb.
Two gross Catsup, quart bottles, 12c each.
Brush BrOOms, Brush BrOOms.
Five gross just received, which we shall sell at
10c each. They are bargain.
The finest New Orleans Molasses 45c gallon.
Have you tried one of our Sugar Cured Hams I?
lie pound.
Kale and Spinch fresh Saturday morning
large variety of Clarke, Nickolls & Coombs
English Jams and Marmalades to be sold at low
nriCea MANY other barpains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-26
THE NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS

New Section rs to Stables Added Today.
The Commissioners at a board session this
afternoon passed the new building regulations,
the changes being from time to time printed in
The STAR.
new clause regulating the construction OF
stables was ordered, which reads as follows:
Section II. No stable for other than strictly
private and domestic purposes shall be erected.
nor shall any building already erected be con-
verted to the uses of such stable, such build
ing not having been lawfully used for such i'm
mediately preceding such conversion, within
thirty feet of the building line Of any street
or avenue. nor shall any such building be SO
erected or converted within fifty feet of any
dwelling house, except when the building is on
an alley and has no outlet or door on any street
or avenue, nor runs back 10 within twenty feet
OF dwelling. And it shall be the duty Of
the proprietor or proprietors of a licensed
livery stable within the cities of Washington
and Georgetown to have the carriage drive in
front OF said stable used for the purpose Of en-
trance to II paved with brick on edge or other
approved material. Nothing in tiiis section
shall be construed to debar the erection Of a
stable for private and domestic purposes only.
which is not to be built within six feet Of the
building line of any street or avenue upon
which Its doors will open.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-26
PERSONAL GOSSIP ABROAD.
Prince Henry Prefers Ballet Dancsrp 10 His
Wife. who Leaves Him.

Prince Henry Prefers Ballet Dancerp 10 His
Wife. who Leaves Him.
LoSpox, June 26.-Princess Ida Of Russia has
taken temporary refuge With the kaiser's
household owing to q serious difference between
herself and her husband, Prince Henry. The
latter has for some time shown . disposition to
abandon his wife for the company Of two young
ballet dancers from London who not long ago
performed at the Prince Theater. The prince
has bestowed valuable gifts on the two young
women and hse otherwise proved his prefer
ence for them and his indifference for his wife.
The kaiser, 1t - expected, will give Prince
husband.
rumor Il again in circulation that the
Princess Marie Bonaparte, eldest daughter OF
Prince Charles Bonapsrte, will soon be united
In marriage with . young lieutenant OF the
Italian army, who 10 represented to be the son
Of people Of the working class. Princess Marie
Is twenty-one years Of age, having been born
In Rome on December 10. 1870.
Amsterdam Is alive with preparations for the
kaisers visit. the first from Q German en-
Independence. Queen Emma will receive the
KAISER in person and placs tho oval palace at
his disposal during his stay. Count Rsntzau.
Pr1nce bismarck's son-in-law, will entertain
the kaiser at the German legation.
FRINGE Bismarck's condition Is not improving
and. in addition to his old complaint. lumbago,
he now complains of occasional pains in his
head. His faculties are. however. perfectly
clear. and he is confident Of being about shortly
in as good health a. ever. All his spare time,
when he il able, is given to the arrangement OF
papers that will probably 60 down to history in
his memoirs. All sorts Of rumors are afoat re-
garding Bismarek's health, but the above il
from thoroughly well-informed source.
Chancellor Caprivi will remain at his post
during the summer months and not go to the
baths, as reported. His health is said to be ex
| cellent, notwithstanding the severe lsbors Of
| the recent session OF the Prussian parliament
Prince Alexander Of Battenburg. the late
ruling prince Of Bulgaria, is dangerously ii
with ulcer of the stomach.
The Rev. Charles Spurgeon, whose illness
Is causing his friends some alarm. passed
restless night, and this morning seems to be il
more critical condition than he was yesterda,
| at the same time.
Mr.. Gladstone has started for Lowestoft
where he hopes to be able to recruit his health
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-26

Isfsnfs' Cambsic short Dresses. Mother
uubhari" style. yoke % tucks and embroidery.
snnbrotdsry srvund neck and sisese..
~ each.
Infants N.in.ooh short SKIRTS. desp hem and
cluster Of hns tark..
Childr~n's Fine Null Gays
--b0s. 15c, To :. 30 saeh.--
chiidr~ns Pure Linen Eating bib.. sAtIs
isrss sife.
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