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Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
Umbrellas and waIkIng-stieks.


 The departures from prevailing effects and materials in canes and umbrellas is not SO great this season as to be in any way remarkable. Here and there decided innovations have made their appearance, such ss the fieur-de-lis and the revival of ivory's old-time popularity. The decora- ton of the stick head has become an art of the highest mechanical standard, and the seasons offerings in this line bring forth conspicuously the great improvement that has been going on for years. Buckhorns, natural woods, plain and silver trimmed, and carved ivory are the favorite mounts, applique of gold and silver play Ing the i'm rortsnt role in their decoration In woods the market affords great number of va rieties, but these have not been added to either by fashions demand or in the way of manufacturers' enterprise, maker and consumer seeming content With the Liberal variety nature affords. Natural woods are strong fsvorites, and are offered in -tieir crude state or with silver spplio-s- work. In these sticks the tendency 2s slightly in favor of the crotch, tbeagh the knob is by no means decli-fng in popular favor. The buckhora IS used very literally, either smoked Sr bleached, being plain or silver | triaImed. In horn and wood the pretty I little feur-de-lis in silver is used very ex tensively, ss are theirregulAy silver patches
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
Tennc..ee Pearls.

lfrOm the NdSlNlLe Amerlc6D.l
 The discovery of valuable pearls in Ten nessee waters was purely accidental. Two young men at Murfreesboro went on an outing to Stones river. They opened mus sel and found beautiful pearl, which they took to town with them, and after some discussion concluded to send ii to Tiffany to see whether it possessed any value. They were astonished and the whole town was thrown into state of excitement when they received few days later check for sso.
 A furor almost rivaling a gold excite ment on the Pacific slope broke out, and men, women, and children turned out to wade in the shallows of Stone's river and hunt the precious stones. But this excite ment did not last long. It resulted in the death of l ,000, GOO mussels, but the discov- cry of very few salable pearls; it was found that it took patient man and a philoso- pher to hunt pearls successfully. They are grown within the rufied folds of the or dinary mussel that is found in great abun- dance in all Tennessee streams The pearls are all shapes, the most valuable being round or oval, and possesses delicate lus- ter that is not often seen in any other prec- ious stone.
 In the country districts many people liv- ing along streams hunt pearls in summer, and there and are few professional pearl hunters who do little else winter or sum- mer, and earn all the way from S200 to 5000. Of course, a man stands to win a great deal more, and each pearler, is wait ing for the time when he will find the big lustrous stone that will make him rich. A great many large pearls are found-say the size of an English pea-but they usnally lack the lustre that gives them value, and consequently it is generally the medium sized pearl that brings the most money.
 The pearls are usually sent to TiffAny's in New York, where, according as direct- ed, he either sends the money for them or makes sn offer which is generally accepted. They range in price frcm Q few cents to SEQ or SS0, few bringing over Sl00. The average pearl ranges in price from S2 or s3 to S20. There are a great many pearls found that are worthless from their shape, color, and imperfect formation.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
SCIENCE AND THE OCCULT.
An Eminent Speaker Before the Brit fsh Association n Believes in Thought Reading and Recommends its Sci- eutifc Study.

An Eminent speaker be1Ore the br1ts
 fsh Association Believes in Thought
 Reading and Recommends its Sci-
 entific Study.
 From the London Times
 The first meeting of Section A, Mathe- nautical and Physical Science section was held with Professor Oliver J. Lodge, D. &c.,, IL. D.. F. R. s. in the chair. He said:
 "The ordinary processes of observation and experiment are establishing the truth of some phenomena not at present cantem- plated by science, and to which the orthor- do1 man shuts his ears. For instance, there is the question whether it has or has not been established by direct experiment that method of communication exists be- tw cen mind and mind irrespective of the ordinary channels of consciousness and the known organs of sense, and, if so, what is the process. It can hardly be through some unknown sense organ, but it may be by some direct physical influence on the either or it may be in some still more sub tie manner For brevity 1t may be styled thought -transference,' though the name may turn out to be an unsuitable one after further investigation.
 Further investigation is just what is wanted. There are individual scientific men who have investigated these matters for themselves; there are others who are willing to receive evidence, who hold their minds open and their judgement in sus- pense: but these are only individuals. The great majority feel active hostility to these researches and a determined opposition to the reception or discussion of evidence. A few tricks at public performance, or the artifces of some impostor, and they decline to consider the matter further. The field is the borderland of physics and psychol- | ogy, the connection between life and ener- gy, or the connection between mind and | matter.
 "By what means Is force exerted, and | what, definitely, is forcei There is here something not provided for in the orthor- dox scheme of physics; modern physics is not complete, and line of possible sd- vance lies in this direction. Given that force can be extended by force of will, | do we understand the mechanism by which this is donel And if there is a gap fin our knowledge between the conscious idea of a motion and the liberation of muscular en- | ergy needed to accomplish 1t, how do we know that a body may not be moved with ont ordinary material contact by an act of willl
 | It is familiar that a thought may be ey- cited in the brain of another person, trans.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
NO COMPROMISES,
Ffrmness Is the Grand Essential in
 Management of Children.

Ffrmness is the Grand Essential in
 Management of Children.
 From the New York Ledger.l
 Hood says of his 'Irish Schoolmaster" that he "spoiled the rod and never spared the child" Of the two, perhaps it is bet ter to spoil the rod than the child, but it is not necessary to spoil either.
 Firmness is the grand essential in the management of children. Nothing unrea- sonable shoald be required of them, but that which is reasonable required should | be rigidly exacted. The rules laid down | for their government should not be harsh | or severe, but they should be like the laws of the Needs and Persians-absolutely i'm | perative. No "coaxing ways" of the cum ming little creatures for whose good they are framed should ever induce parent to violate them, or to waver in their enforce ment. No promise made to child should ever be broken or evaded.
 Boys and girls know how to observe, ,and are more prone to initiate the weaknesses and vices of their teachers than to emulate their virtues. If you break faith with them they will fb to you, justifying themselves to their little consciences by your exam pie. They will tell you as much if you
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22

ferred thither from our brain, by pulling 6 suitable trigger, by Hberating energy in the form of sound, for instance. or by the mechanical act of writing, or in other ways. A prearranged code called language, and material medium of communication, are the recognized methods. May there not also be an immsteIisl (perhaps an ethereaD medium of communication
 'Ts it possible that an idea can be trans ferred from one person to another by 6 process such as we have not yet grown &C., customed to, and know practically nothing about In this case I have evidence, I as sert that have seen it done, and am per fectly convinced of the fact. Many others are satisfied of the truth of it, too. Why must we speak of it with bated breath, as of thing of which we are ashamedl It is sometimes objected that, granting thought transfere1ce or teiepathy to be a fact, it belongs more essentially to lower forms of life, and that as the cerebral hemispheres develop We become independent of it; that what we noti~s is the relic of a decaying faculty, not the germ of 6 new and fruit ful sense, and that progress is not to be made by studying or attending to it. It may be that it is an immature mode of communication, adapted to lower stages of consciousness than ours but how much can we not learn by studying immature stagesl
 ''It may, on the other hand, be an indie stion of higher mode of communication, which shall survive our temporary connect ion with ordinary matter. I have spoken of the apparently direct action of mind on mind, and of possible action of mind on matter. But the whole region is unex- plored territory, and it is conceivable that matter may react on mind in a way we can at present only dimly imagine. In fact, the barrier between the two may gradually melt away, as so many other barriers have done, and we may end in a wider percept- ion of the unity of nature, such as philos- ophers have already dreamt of. I care not what the end may be. I do care that the inquiry shall be conducted by us, and that we shall be free from the disgrace of jog ging along accustomed roads, leaving no outsiders the work, the ridicule, and the qualification of unfolding new region to unwilling eyes"
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22

push them hard. Never, therefore, attempt to terrify them by threats which you do not intend to execute, or to stimulate them by promises of reward which ybu have no thought of fulfilling.
 A doting, over indulgent mother is the most cruel enemy a child can have. The insane kindness of such mothers have ruined thousands of sons and daughters who, under proper management, would have been a comfort and credit to their parents. Compromises may sometimes be e1pedient in politics although that is doubtful, if any wholesome principle is waived or sacrificed; but in family govern ment they are always unwise. All this, it may be said, is so true that 1t is trite; yet, in view of the lawlessness of the children of this generation, it cannot be too often reiterated
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
No. 227

and our old familiar friend the snake The silver trimmings gre in satin, bright. and partly oxidized finish, the former making strong bid for popularity. Satin trim mings are devoid of that starting con- trsst usual with bright finish, a fact which accounts in degree for its popularity.
 Ivory holds its own, the carvings and trimmings showing work of the very best character. The ivory hesds, as a rule, are elaborstely carved, and being expensive are restricted to fine trade. In this respect it is noticeable that the demand for tusks in there crude state are offered in both um- brells handles and sticks. Ivory is also used to trim the different natural woods offered, being applied in the manner made familiar by the silver tips and knobs-
 The favorite woods for silver trimmings are the Spanish birch, medlAr fur1e, water ash, black oaks, wechsels, pimentO, etc. These woods when trimmed with silver give the metal A background which greatly enhances its besuty; when trimmed with horn ends, the woods are selected with sn eye to harmony of color; thus dark sticks are used with smoked horns, etc, while the bleached horns are put on lighter col ored sticks The great favor with which the odd and gnotesque carved ivory heads have met in the past seasons has induced our manufacturers to offer larger lines of these goods than usual, and though the demand for this class is not in any sense a craze, it holds its own and will probably consume 8 larger quantity and better qual- ity than heretofore. The crutch-shsped sticks which have been fashionable for two or three seasons past are yet considered good; the market affords magnificent dis play of ,,these styles in all the different treatments. The crutch is shown in sticks of slightly smaller diameter than formerly, the craze for the big club having subsided. The fancy handles, those which show rare stones, mother of pearl, ard tor toise shell, are shown in such quantities as to speak well for their future. The apph- cation of silver and gold with stone has been very successful and we are shown en- tirely new treatments in this line. The sunken silver effects in ivory and tortoise shell, and the insertion of medsllions in iligree silver trimmings are put forth this season in equality of finish, execution, and design that places them in the first rank of the finer mounts.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
A Grateful Wnman.

Probably no more grateful woman stands in the city to-day than Mrs. Lizzie Ober- kehr, living at Ar Davenport avenue. For eight years this good woman has suffered tortures with an open ulcer on her lower limb. All sorts of treatment and applica- tions had been used; none of them gave her relief.
 A few months ago Mrs. Oberkehr's daughter was cured by pr. Damon, the we'll known specialist, at BPS Chapel street. Seeing the grand results in this case, after 80 many others had failed, she decided to place herself under treatment. The i'm provement was gradual at first, but after 8 short time the healing process began, and now she says she is entirely well.
 This is only one case of hundreds that could be published equally as wonderful in splendid results Mrs. Oberkehr is well known and much respected and says she would be only too happy to tell anyone personally of her remarkable recovery.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22

ono oo0 ohopPciS'
 The St. Louis Presbytery is discussing the question, Are all infants saved9 If this referred to industrial infants it could easily be answered.
 Nearly hundred thousand human be- ings die every twenty-four hours, and one half of the people born die before reach ing the age of sixteen.
 It is estimated that the September hot wave has been worth s25,0OO,OOO to the crops. If this is so, perhaps the grum- blers had better call it square.
 Frank Pixley, the San Francisco editor, says of MT. Wadsworth, who was defeated by Collector Fassett in the nomination for Governor: "He played with us in our youth under the butternut-trees on Genesee Flats. His father could travel over his own land for thirty miles along the Genesee, from his home at Geneseo to the city of Rochester"
 A Moscow press censor made bad slip and allowed the editor to say: 'It is our opinion that Russia needs more railroads and will have them" For this the censor was suspended for three months and the editor fined $500. Russia would be g good place for those journalists who think that newspapers should dispense with opinions and editorial utterances altogeth CT.
 In the city of Veronej, capital of tht province of the same name, there have re gently been established two factories fol the production of artificial honey. Int l manufactured article is said to be thicke, | than the natural product, though, whil' the taste is equally pleasant, it has almos no odor whatever. It sells at wholesale a from four and a half to five rubles poot (forty pounds), and at retail for 15 kopeck a pound.
 The election of Messrs. Strong, Hol comb and Sheridan as members of tn Board of Education should, an no doubt will be, cause fo congratulation among all friends c
 public schools in the New Haven Schoc district. MT. Strong's faithfulness to dut
 as member of the Board is already ei
 tablished and the new members have
 record to make. That they will perforl
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
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Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
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Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
Miscellaneous
BICYCLESl

Why buy cheaply made Bicycles when Columbia and Hartford safeties can be bought on install nents. Think 1t over.
 NEW HAVEN CYCLE CO.,,
 516 STATE STR EFT.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Great weather this for corn, pumpkins and tue shoppers.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22

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Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22

the duties devolving upon them in the in terest of the people, and to the advace- ment of sound educational ideas we do not 1 doubt.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-09-22

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 Pocket Flasks, Drinking Cups and Picnic Sets.
 Pocket Air Pillows.
 Medicine Cases, filled or emp ty.
 Hair, Cloth, Tooth, Nail and Bath Brushes.
 English, French and Ameri- can Soaps.
 Choice Perfumes, Colognes and Bay Rum. Manicure Goods.
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The morning call., 1891-03-07
TEMPORARILY INSANE.
CAPTAIN NOrden of the Free Trade
Makes Away With His Life.

Captain Norden, the captain of the schoon-
er Free Trade, bound for the Coquille River,
committed suicide in most determined and
CHASTITY manner yesterday morning while
his vessel was lying off Meiggs Wharf.
James MCGOWAN, boatman, gave the
following account of the manner in which
Norden made away with himself:
Norden and his mate went on board of the
schooner early in the morning in his boat,
and after reaching the vessel Norden in
quired OF the crew whether all was in shape
for sailing Being informed that every
thing was ready NOrden told him NC
Gowan) to wait few minutes and they
would go ashore again. Norden went be-
low and a few minutes later MCGOWAN
heard a splash in the water and saw Norden
floating in the bay about 100 feet from the
schooner.
The cry of imam overheard" was raised
and McGOwan quickly r0wed his boat to the
body, When NOrdcn was reached those in
the boat saw that he was face down in the
water and he trying to keep himself in that
position. He was also hacking and saw ng
at his throat with sheath-knife and bleed
ing very freely, the blood tinglng the water
for several yards around. When efforts
were made to help him into the boat he re-
sisted violently and tried to stab his would
be rescuers with his knife.
The schooner's boat was lowered and
came up, and after a struggle NOrden was
placed in McGowan's boat and rowed ashore.
he was taken to the Receiving Hospital as
quickly as possible, but he died within
few minutes after being placed on the OPP
eratiug-table. Richard Dougherty, the de-
ceaSeds father-in-law. says that Norden
married his daughter Margaret in February
and resided with her at 322 Ritch street.
They lived very happily together, and he
was an excellent husband.
Norden was not a drinking man. and was
in good financial circumstances. About two
weeks ago he cut his right hand, which
caused blood-poisoning to set in, ana he suf-
fered great pain, but he never limited at
suicide. He slept Mt home on Thursday
night, and left the house suddenly on FRI
day morning, without saying word that
he was going away. He was native of
Sweden, aged 80.
The body was removed to the Morgue,
where an inquest was held in the afternoon,
the medical testimony showing that death
was caused by the wounds in the throat. A
number of NOrden's friends aud some of
the crew of the schooner were examined,
but nothing was elected, save that the pos
sble fear of the loss of his hand by reason
of blOOd-poisoning might account for the
suicide, and the jury returned verdict Of
suicide while temporarily insane.
The morning call., 1891-03-07
SEA AND SHORE.
A New Crew for the Sealer j.
Hamilton Lewis.
Departure of Schooner With Eon-Union
Crew-Repairing Damaged Vessels-De-
layed Departure Of the Alameda.

The sealing schooner J. Hamilton Lewis
has secured another crew and will sail to-
day. The captain found that no one would
60 in her, being afraid that he would try the
same trick as on the crew that has just lett
him. A crew was at last found willing to
80 providing the captain would sign an
agreement whereby each man was to receive
40 cents for each seal caught by the crew
This was agreed to and the crew went on
board.
The schooner Pannonia went 10 sea yester-
day from Mission-street Wharf with non
union crew. The captain, fearing trouble,
had sent for policeman, but as the vessel
is bound to Samoa the union men took no
notice of her, and she left the dock In
peace.
REPAIRING DAMAGES.
The contracts for repairing the damage
to the ships Jessomene, Hesperides and
Helensburg have been awarded to George
Ross and A. Miner. The repairs to the
Jessomene will cost $1O,2 200; the Hesperides
will have $500 spent on her, and the Helens-
burg will cost her owners $1045 TO fix her
up again.
The brig Tahiti, lying at Mission street, is
receiving a thorough oyerhauling. new
foremost and foreyaTd will be put into her.
The cabin is also being overhauled, and the
vessel will have coat OF paint. She VIII
be ready for sea in two weeks, and Will
then load for Samoa or South America.
The steamer NUyo is also being overhauled
and some repairs are being made to her en-
gnes. She Will be ready for sea In few
days.
The Pomona came from San Diego with
seventy five cabin passengers and twenty
four in the steerase.
BOUND FOR AUSTRALIA.
The mail steamer Alameda will sail: for
Honolulu ana Sydney at 3 o'clock this after
noon. She was delayed by the non-arrlval
of the English mails at New FORK by the
Adratic, the latter having been two days
late i'll arriving
The following grain-laden ships sailed
Yesterday: James Burrel for Hull, MeriO-
meth for Queenstown, Samantha for HaYre
and the 0thello for Liverpool.
The ships Fingal and Thalatta were towed
up to Port Costa yesterday aud Will load
grain for European ports.
The steamer Humboldt from Eureka
brought down fOrty-tWo cabin and twenty
steerage passengers.
The suit for S53s7 pamages brought by
the owners of the American bark Alexander
Mcneil against the British ship Hesperides
has been settled out of court, the basis OF
settlement being the payment in full OF the
claim.
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS.
At o'clock yesterday the barometer
stood 1902, at noon 1902 and ut o'clock 30
The weather at Point LobOS at o'clock
Yesterday was clear, wind northwest,
miles; at o'clock clear, northeast, miles;
at noon clear northwest, miles, and at
O'Clock clear, northeast, miles.