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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1891-11-17
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sudden cold storm frequently SUR
nrlaes us In the fall. Then we want TO
take in all the stock over night. Are the
@table floors and fastenings all rightf
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TAKEN BY TARTARS.

In 1873 I was a sub-lieutenant in the
British Royal Navy, serving on Her
Maiesty's gunboat Ticker, command
ed by First Lieut.. now Captain)
Charles Napier. We were cruising in
Chinese waters, keeping oureyes open
for lot of Tartar pirates, wha-are the
pests Of those seas, and are dreaded
by all honest trading vessels. We
were lying at the mouth Of the Ho-
Tong, a small river or creek emptying
into the Pacific, and Commander
Napier had sent me, with q boatswain
named Joe Maxted and q launch's
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Castoria.
Castoris

Company, II Murray Street, New York City.
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dared not go to sleep, for that meant
the fall, yet every now and then hor-
rible desire to slumber came over me,
and only the strongest effort OF my
will overcame the desire. By dint of
almost superhuman exertion, for my
arms had been almost dislocated by
the fearful jerk, managed to haul
myself up couple of feet, and, draw
ing the rope up after me, constructed
a very unsafe sort of a loop, which
eased me little. But it took me
hours to do 1t. and as listened to
each hour striking from tho clock
it seemed as though centuries had
passed between each, and as though
the next world would never come to
bring daylight end reiief. Besides I
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
Transportation from Panama I'm $40


We paid our money and went on board
the vessel, which was anchored about three
miles from shore. We found a promiscu-
GUS crowd from every nation under heaven,
the predominating tribe being that of the
the American rough. The deck was SO
densely packed with men from stem to
stern that we could scarcely move. Many
were PROSTATE with sickness, or supported
by friends, or lying in hammocks swung
along the side rigging. All day long this
crowd of men were seething, ,swsying, quar-
reling and cursing. No food was provided,
and hunger and thirst gave an edge to the
bad passions of the mob.
The captain, q United States naval Off
Ger, had not assumed command because he
was shut off from his men by the chaotic
stood ON the quarter deck and shouted
above the angry mutters and jargon of the
crowd that the deck must be cleared for
his men so that they could raise the anchor.
1 had conferred with q few of the more re-
spectacle looking passengers, and We had
concluded that there were more men on
board than our contract stipulated for, 30
we replied to the captain that the anchor
could not be raised until we had had a
count.
The effort to get the men in order and
to set them in motion SO that thsy could
pass around in line required two or three
hours, but was a. last accomplished, and
the result showed 440 persons on board be-
sides the sailors. This attempt of the con-
signee to increase his enormous profits
dishonesty at the risk and discomfort of
the passengers excited torrent of indigna-
ton. Inhammatory speeches were made,
and a committee was appointed to visit the
consignee and adjust the matter. About
100 men left for the shore in boats that the
natives had in waiting about the vessel,
the ship at anchor until they should re-
| turn
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
PRACTICAL.

know thyseH" is good advice, bnt
"know about your neighbors" is the gen.
eral practice.-The RAMS Horn.
No use in reducing the cost of living
down to q nominal sum unless you can get
the nominal sum.-Texas Siftings.
Guest: "Isn't this chicken oldf" Waiter:
ssNo, sab. Chickens neber Ibis to be old
in dis neighborhood. New York Herald.
The man who let's his wife split all the
wood may mean we'll, but he shouldn't be
allowed to do all the talking at prayer
meeting.-The Rams Horn.
Not Alarmed-First socialist: "You are
becoming proud and naughty. Beware the
fate of Marat!n Second socialist: "That
fate can never bs mine. Aa-at was killed
in bathtub. ub."-Brooklyn Life.
Judge-How came you to enter the
housel "But just think, your honor; two
o'clock at night, no policeman within half
q mile, an open window on the first story!
Why, you would have climbed in your
selfl'-Flegende Blatter.
Paterfamilias Scadds Ito young Spatts,
who is trying to get his consent-What
are your financial circumstances, Siri
Spatts-I think I could stand the. ex-
pense of an engagement of three or four
months, Mr. Scadds.-Harper's Bazaar.
Rectifying the Error-''Look here"
said an excited man to druggist, "you
gave me morphine for quinine this morn
ingl" 'Is that 500" replied the druggist.
ssThen you owe me 25 cents. That's the
difference in the price. ce."-Brooklyn Life.
Foreman of the iury-Guilty of murder
in the first degree. Judge-Prisoner at
the bar, stand up to receive the sentence
of the court. The prisoner (who poisoned
her husband}-In q minute, judge. Jen-
ME Ito her sister,, is my hat on straight
Life.
eff you must know, Ms'am," said the
doctor, 'tyour husband won't live twenty
four hours" Goodness gracious /" eiac-
ulated the heart-broken woman, land
here you've gone and prescribed medicine
enough for five days" - Philadelphia
Times.
Miss Smooth-That flower on your coat
is batchelor's button, is it not, Mr. ALA
lone? Mr.. Ayes, Miss Smooth; why do
you askl Miss 81 was wondering if /
touched the button would you do the resti
P. S.-They are engaged now.-Minneapo-
lis Journal.
The generals, colonels and captains have
told their stories of the war, and now the
Georgia privates are giving their side of it
| in interesting and well-written articles in
the weekly press. This Is right 1t there
were any privates in the war, the country
ought to know tnem.-Atlants Constitu
| ton.
The Rector-Good morning, Miss Brown
| ing. Out for a constitutional before
| breakfasts
| Miss Browning-Oh, no, 1 take my con
stitutional after breakfast. Pm just ou
| for little stroll before my constitutional
The Rector-Ah, see; sort of a pre-
amble then.-Elmira Gazette.
| A young man in prominent college hat
been suspended for certain designations
| On his return he met the president of tn,
institution. "Good morning, Brown,
said that dignitary. frowning. "Drink
ing MOVIES "Thank you. Mr.. Pre- sident
not SO early in the morning." replied tn
student, and he passed on, feeling ampl,
repaid for his suspension.-Waif.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
The Golden Gopher of Wyoming.


At DEVILS Bite, that oddly named chasm
in Wyoming, and there alone, is found the
golden gopher or golden guide, commonly
called the ''feck O. gold" The little fell
low undoubtedly belongs to the gopher
tribe, and is of general golden hue, repre-
senting the various shades of that precious
metal from the duller colors of its native
state to the brilliancy given by the stamp
at the mint. The duller colors are blend
ed on the body, while the brighter ones
spread along the back and tail of this Gu
rious little rodent, the tail being the ''fleck
O. COLDS" chief pride and the wonder of the
beholder.
This tail is fifteen inches in nlength-more
than three times as long as the little ami
NAL of which it is dazzling continuation,
and CLEANS and glistens as if made of the
pure FURNISHED metal itself. The tail of
the f1eck O. gold is continually in action;
an action which has no apparent purpose
except that of display, the jerks and
writhes, curls and twists displaying the
caudal appendsge to the best advantage.
That the feck O. gold is vainglorious of its
tail there is but little room for doubt, for
his tiny body, transposing himself into a
ball of FURNISHED bullion, and then roll ov-
er and over, seemingly in perfect JOY and
delight.
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He wouldn,t Bet His shirt.


Senator Vest is considered the best poker
player in the upper house. He nearly al
ways wins. A while ago he was at Hot
Springs, Ark, with Senator Kenna- Socie-
ty there was little mixed, and so 1t hap
pened that very gentlenanly drummer
from st. Louis made third with them in
q little game of draw. 1t was perfectly
fair, but Vest lost all the money he had,
borrowed more and saw it disappear, and
finally had to give two or three notes of
hand to square himself before dropping
out. Thereupon he leaned back in his
chair, tanning himself and enjoying the
sport as q spectator Presently the st.
Louis drummer, between the hands. began
to make some complimentary remarks up
on beautiful and elaborate shirt which
Vest had on. He took the liberty of feel
ing the texture of the garment, and, after
ascertaining how much it had cost, remark
ed that he would like to own such a one
himself.
Gentleman" said Vest, rising from his
chair with an air of seriousness, 81 viii
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
al NOTABLE DECISION

The decision of the Supreme court of
the State of Virginia declaring invalid the
State law forbidding the running of Sun
day freight trains is attracting some at
tention. The Norfolk and Western rail-
road ran freight trains on Sunday and its
officers were convicted and fined under
the statute; the Supreme court of the
State overruled that conviction, on the
ground that forbidding the transportation
of freight across the State on Sunday was
an interference with commerce which was
clearly unconstitutional. And it said:
That the State may, in the exercise of the
police power, enforce observance of the
Sabbath. not as religious duty, but as a
day of rest, when not in conflict with a
higher law, is undoubted. But when such
legislation interferes with or obstructs in
terstate commerce, as in the case before
the court, it is void; such obstruction is,
in legal contemplation, regulation of
commerce, and therefore an invasion of
the exclusive domain of Congress.
Attention is called to the bearing of this
decision (when taken in connection with
the ''original package" decision) on Sunday
traffic. 1t is pointed out that it is doubt
full if the sale of commodities in Original
packages" can be forbidden. There are
numerous articles like cigars, tobacco and
confectionery, which can be brought from
one State to another in packages of con-
venient size for handling, which would
thus become articles of interstate COM
merce and exempt, 30 far as forbidding
their sale is concerned, from any Sunday
laws.
We do not suppose that even if the law
does not forbid an extension of Sunday
business there will be any marked exten
sion of it. Sunday is growing more and
more popular as day of pleasure.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
A PROBLEM SOLVING ITSELF.

There is more or less general impress
ion that the negro in this country is
rapidly increasing in number, and that by
and by what is known as the negro prob
lem will be much more troublesome than
it now is. But as competent an observer
as General Francis A. Walker thinks that
this impression is not warranted by facts
Taking the ten and twenty year periods
since 1910, General Walker shows that the
increase per cent. has declined steadily,
and asserts that in all probability this
steady reduction of the negro's relative
Importance in the population will never be
reversed. In confirmation he examines in
detail the respective birth and death rates
in twenty-three southern counties of equal
population, black and white, based on
the tenth census, and finds that per
1000 births of those born and dy-
ing the rates for whites was 1901
against 140.S blacks. The proportion of
death rates between blacks and whites in
the large cities is greater against the
blacks. In New Orleans the death rate for
"htsoo "oo ~o.oA, oAoOho, oo. LII. ~ louio,
whites, 1919; blacks, 33.7S. These results
show that the negro race is maintaining its
slight rate Of increase only by means of a
very high birth rate over very high death
rate.
The negro in 1890 was one-ffth the pop
| ulation; in 1910, but one-sixth; in 1860,
one-seventh; in 1890, less than one-eighth
| Industrial reasons and natural tendencies
| are drawing him off towards the low lands
of the Gulf of Mexico, and there his great
est rate of increase will be felt, which, in
the nature of things, will be constantly de-
creasing in its relation to the total popula-
ton. And if he keeps on improving in
character and ability as he has during the
last twenty years he will not trouble any.
BODY
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
A simple Fire Extfnguisher.


It is the opinion of experts that much of
the money which is spent by factories,
mills and stores on the introduction of
pipes and valves for FIRE extinction might
be saved by the sdoption of 3 much sim
pier and more efficient method. Both
sulphur and ammonia are well adapted
for e1tinguishing fire. Sulphur absorbs
oxygen and forms sulphurfc acid, the fumes
of which are much heavier than air. The
quantity required would be small, since
seventy grammes of sulphur can make one
hundred cubic meters of air inimical to
to combustion. An effective sulphur ex-
tinguishing apparatus can be made of a
large iron box of moderate depth and open
at the top.
1t should be hinged at one end or side to
a protected ceiling, and kept close thereto
by a cord or wire connected with wire or
strap formed chiefly of cadmium fusible at
144 degs. Fahrenheit. Inside the box is
| placed considerable quantity of cotton
wadding well saturated with powdered
| sulphur. On the heat of an incipient fire
melting the wire or strap. the box drops 8
short distance; by a simple device the cot
ton wadding is ignited at the same mo
ment, and a strong cloud of sulphuroui
acid gas is instantly envolved, which e1
| tinguishes the fire by rendering the air un
fit for com mbustion.
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they might be. They are now said to be
convinced that their only hope of electing
the next president is to carry some north
ern State which they have not carried
since the war. This idea on their part
appears to be largely due to the fact that
the south does not bid fair to be solid in
the coming campaign, and that all the
States west of the Mississippi are set down
as solidly Republican.
Df. Paul Friedman, Alderman Hebrew,
proposes to found colonyof e1iled Rus
sian Hebrews in the old land of Midian,
which is situated in Arabia on the Gulf of
Akabah, near the head of the Red sea. The
country is under the Egyptian govern
ment, the climate is good and the Be-
douins can be managed If they are well
treated. DR.. Gotthell of Columbia college
is going abroad to consult with DR.. Fried
man regarding this plan for colonizing the
Jews, which offers some advantages not
presented by any others discussed.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
swINDLED A BALLET DANCER.
A Beautiful Young Person Robbbd of
Her Jewelry and Her Sweetheart.

From the New York Sun
A beautiful young ballet dancer from
Prague, who, until about four weeks ago
was dazzling the eyes and winning the
hearts of Vienna's young men, left the
Austrian capital shortly before June 1 un-
der remarkable circumstances Three days
before her departure there was ring at
the door of her fiat, and her maids ervsnt
brought her the card of Baron Won Rocow-
itz. The identity of the name with that of
her lover startled her somewhat, but she
received the caller. He was a handsome
gray haired old man, slightly bowed with
years. He explained that he was the faith
er of the young lieutenant who had laid his
heart and fortune at her feet.
''All this he has done for you !" inquired
the old gentleman sadly, as he glanced at
the magnificent furniture of the drawing
room, the costly bric-a-brac, and a little of
diamond and pearl ornaments on the table.
eyes, Herr Baron"
"And he loves youi"
."With his whole heart, Herr Baron.,,
"And you care for him y
81 adore him, Herr Baron"
"But madame, my son has q sweetheart,
one who loves him very dearly. Ny Eduard
is her all. She is breaking her heart over
this affair with you" The ballet dancer
wept.
"Will you free him, sent him away"
asked the father. No answer
"0f course you could break him best
by writing to him that you loved anOtherI"
Still no answer
"You might give me such q note for him
and leave town at once. l would make
good your loss of salary and give you s., 600
| besides" The dancer Continued to sob,
but found voice enough to say that she
| wished to cause as little unhappiness as
possible, and would therefore give up her
| EduArd under the conditions mentioned.
| The details were arranged, and the dancer
| went to the next room to write the letter
After absence of 10 minutes she return
/ ed with this note:
"Edaurd: We must part forever. leave
Vienna tonight with another. Farewall. !"
| The note was enclosed and addressed,
not mailed, as the old gentleman preferred
to deliver il personally to the lover. Then
he withdrew to get the 81, 600 promised by
him to the dancer. The dancer waited an
hour, two hours, three hours-still no Herr
Baron Won Racowitz. She looked on the
mantelpiece for her watch to compare il
time with the clocks. The watch was
gone, as well the rings which had lain
beside it. She turned TO the table. Hel
pearls and diamonds were missing. Her
purse and several rare bits of bric-a-brsc
were also missing. The Her Won Raoowitz
did not return, for he was no Herr Won
Racowitz, but an expert confidence man
and all-around swindler. He had heard OF
her relationship to young RacowitE, and
adopted the plan described for getting the
full run of her rooms ard stealing her jew
els. Moreover. he mailed the note Of re
nunciation to her lover, who in despair Al
once got leave of absence and hsstened
to leave Vienna before the dancer, with the
aid of the police, had sufficiently cleared
up the mystery to be ready to recall him
So she cut short her engagement and in G
rage left the city for Prague.
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FROM tne De1rolt Free Press
4 brass band of 81 pieces, which had
been marching about the streets playing
pulse-quickening music, stopped for mo-
ment before market place, and an OK,
which had been following on behind, found
himself for the nonce beside q team of
other oxen, who stood yoked to q heavy
cart.
Hard at it, 1 see" said the unburdened
OK, pleasantly.
eyes," replied one of the team. ''what
Job are you in nowf"
''Im not doing anything at present" re-
piled the other, picking up q straw and
holding it carelessly between his lips
'Your looking well" said the off or in
Y-hes;gained $50 pounds in two weeks
That's pretty good, amt itl'
81 sh'd say so. Where are you going
now"
"Just walking around listening to the
music. They're tuning up now. Tai tai"
and the snare drum ratified. the comets
burst forth and the OK marched away to
the pom pun pun of the big base horn.
"And We stay behind and tug this blame
cart, said the nigh OF. "What kind of a
soft snap has he got, anyways"
''f you'd read the lettering on his
blanket You wouldn't be kicking" replied
the off OK.
'eWhat did it sayi'
Barbecue at Schmitt's park to-mor-
row."
Moral-If your friend wants to have 9
little fun, let him.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
Fruit Dealers and Grocers, At
fenfinn.

CECTION Sss Of the city bylaws Is as follows:
= ANY person who shall cast throw de-
posit on any sidewalk cross walk in any street,
avenue or public place in said city. any part or
portion Of any fruit, or vegetable. or other sub
stances. which when stepped upon by any person
is liable to cause or docs cause him her to slip
or fall shall DC punished by a fine Of not more
than ten dollars"
Section 36S. The proprietor Of any store stand,
or other place where such fruits. vegetables or
other substances are sold. shall Keep suspended
therein, or posted thereon in some conspicuous
In large type, so thAi persons purchasing such
fruit. vegetables other substances may be-
come aware OF it's pr0Nikiops. and every such
proprietor or agent refusing or peElecilnr TO
comply with The provisions pf this secii m shall
be punished by a fine of five dollars for such neg
| lect HUGH DALEY.
Sa 80 a. rify Attorney
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An Interesting Hotel Case.

The decision in the circuit court in the
locally contested case of Sundermacher VS..
Block has been reversed by the appellate
court. 1t will be remembered that the
plaintiff in this suit, together with another
gentleman from Murphysboro, were arrest
ed for having refused to pay the regular
rate per day for board at the Hotel Palace.
Their refusal was based on the ground that
they had not taken all the meals during
the time they were registered. They had
been served with card stating that these
meals would be charged to them, and the
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that they agreed to remain at the hotel af
ter being served with this notice made
them liable. This, the appellate court says,
is erroneous. 1t holds that the serving of
these cards does not serve legal contract,
and that there Is nothing In the innkeep-
ers' act under which Sundermaeher was ar
rested, to compel guest at hotel to pay
for what he does not reoeiye
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-07-02
Probate Court, District of New Haven, IS. /
.sTATE Of CATBARINe J,I1S Moc0RNIcK II; Ia;

ENSTAIE OF CAIHAKINE MoCUhMIh, lAte
III of New Haven, in said district, deceased
Upon the application of Annie Gaynor,
praying thof letters of administration
may be granted upon the estate of said de-
ceased, as per application on file more fully ap-
pears. it is
ORDERED That said application be heard and
determined at Probate Court TO be held at New
Haven. in std district, the Sfh day Of JRly.
A D. 1891, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, and that
notice be given OF the pendency OF said applica-
ton and the time and place Of hearing there
on, by publishing the same three times in some
newspaper having a circulation In said district
A HEATON ROBERTSON.
IeSOSt Judge OF said Probate Court
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SEALED PROPOSALS

WILL be received nj the once Of J. u. Sihley,
w architect. No. 20 Church street Middle
toEn. Conn. until i9 O'Clock m on the l0th day
OF July 1871 for ali the materials and labor re-
ouired for the EnaSons. carTseoferS- goiDerss
painters. timers and plumbers work IsepArAie-
fy and togeiherO for an extension Isay SSK50 and
four storiesO 10 the Middlcsex Mutual Building,
NiddIetowu Conn In accordance with drawings
and specifications, copies Of which may be seen
at the ofice OF the architect The owners reserve
the right 70 reject Auy and all bids. .e2S ist