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Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
NEVER. .

"I'm willing to bet money the Prince of
Wales will never succeed to his mothers
title" ''Done. I'll bet a hun-oh-ah-
no, don't believe Albert Edward1l ever
be queen" ."-Munsey's Weekly.
He had Large Practice.-Judge Ito small
witness)-Do you know the nature of an
oaths Witness-Oh, yes, sir. am an
Office boy and have to answer the tele-
phone every few minutes.-The Epoch.
Something realistic. agent (enter-
ing)-Madam. have a work of art to
show you. 1t is a book Lady of the
House (reopening the door)-And have
work of art to show you. 1t is a landscape.
Puck.
A Risky Procseding-Soy you love Diana
Phayrei Have you ever given her hint of
it9 Well, tried to break the ice the other
day, but I'm afraid chose an inopportune
moment. When was it! When l was out
skating with her.-Life.
A Distinguished Female LiaT.-"Wo-
men are more truthful than men," de-
clared Mrs. Jaysmith in the course of an
argument. "H'm!" snorted Jaysmith, 81
guess you never heard of Anna Mas. p
Smith, Gray s Co.'s Monthly.
Mamma, what made the preacher keep
saying something about his ears!" asked
George. ''I didn't hear him say anything
about them" said mamma. ''Well, he
said, ooh, my hearers and l thought that
meant his ears. Youths Companion.
When the redskins get an opportunity
to shoot few of Uncle Sans soldiers, the
daily papers call it "Indian Treachery."
When the United States troops slaughter
fifty or more Indians, the same papers call
it furnishing the Red Devils. Morris
town Herald.
81 tell you won't put another cent into
the business" he said. Don't talk so
clerks down stairs will hear you" "What
of it. It's no secret" roared Mr.. Bullion;
''they know Pm the silent partner. Chi
cago Tribune.
Brownlow-You're such consummate
fiirt Smithers; l believe you would propose
to Sister of Charity just to see what she
would say.
Smithers-I did once. 1t was the old
story
Brownlow-Whatd did she sayl
Smithers-Said she'd be sister to me.
America.
Attorney-Now, mark me well, Sir? Do
I understand you to say that you were
standing within ten feet of the parties
when the fight beganl Witness Ito the
court)-Your Honor, have got to answer
that question:! Inc Court see nothing
wrong in the question. You may answer
it. Witness Ito attorneySWell, Sir, /
don't know whether you understand me to
say SO or not.-Chicago Tribune.
''Do I understand you to say" said
the attorney for the state, looking hard at
the principal witness, "that upon hearing
noise in the wall you rose quickly, Lit q
candle and went to the head of the stairs;
that burglar was at the foot of the
stairs, and you did not see him! Are you
blindi"
'sMust tell the trutha" stammered the
witness, blushing to the roots of his hair.
"The whole TRUTH" was the stern re-
ply.
'sThen," replied the witness, brushing
aside his damp, clinging locks, and wip-
| ing the perspiration from his clammy
brow, "my wife was in front of me-
Life
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
NEW HAVEN CONN., FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 16, 1891

years supply at one time, which is done
in October, when the animals are in prime
condition. By January a 1,000-pound
beef has fallen off to $50, but is served out
at the original figure, the consequence of
which is that during the winter and just
at the time when the Indian, like every
body else, requires most animal food he
receives least, getting but thirteen ounces
per day when he should have twenty.
The ship canal from the North Sea, or
German Ocean, to the Baltic, is in full
progress of construction. Seventy-seven
million cubic meters of earth are to be re-
moved and of these nearly one-third had
been moved last year before frost came
The skilled laborers engaged number 21s,
the common diggers 7,074. The barracks
of the company accommodate $3.50 of
these, who are obliged to take breakfast
and dinner with their lodging. The price
for these amounts to Is cents daily. They
can also sup there if they choose at an
equally moderate rate. The personnel of
the barracks consists of managers, 35
help, IA clerks, IA cooks, IA sick nurses.
The canal when completed will permit
ships to pass across south of Denmark
and save the circumnavigation of the
country.
The Prussian ministry of education has
just sdmonished the school teachers in the
rural districts under its supervision that
numerous steps must be taken at once to
preserve the health of the scholars. Says
the circular letter: Among the immediate
and inexpensive measures are the exact
adaptation of the back of the school bench
to the shape of the pupils back, general
cleanliness, and especially the prevention
of dust, which, as all doctors know, is the
medium of bacilli, and thus the cause of
almost all skin and eye diseases among
school children. Regard for the health of
the eyes must dictate also the earliest pos
sible abolition of states. If no substitute
can be found the use of states must be con-
fined at least to the first two years in the
primary classes The children must be SD
accustomed to the pen in these two years
that all exercises from the beginning o., the
third year can be executed with pen, ink
and paper. States are so injurious to the
eyes that they should be used only in cases
of absolute necessity"
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
No. Ia
unsightly piles of dirt and rubbish finally
aipad 70 ha

unsightly piles of dirt and rubbish finally
remained to be carted away.
A light fall of half to three-quarters of
an inch of snow, such as We had on recent
days, can be dealt with by the ordinary
staff. When it rises to two and half or
three inches, however, extra help must be
drafted in. The quantity of material to
be carted is hardly realizable by the ordi-
nary mind. 4 five-inch fall OF snow
represents 10000 cubic yards to be re
moved from the streets of the city, or
about half that number of cartlosds. AS the
carts average about one journey per hour,
it will be seen how formidable is the task
even in the city, with the river contiguous.
In parishes where the distance is much
greater, it is not surprising that the yes
tries are alarmed at the expense which
would be entailed by the carriage of such
enormous masses of snow, but might it
not be possible to do more than is at pres
ent attempted by means of philanthropic
giftsi
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
DIsCoURTEsY AND TELEPHONES.
People are Prone to Lose Manners
With Their Identity.

From the Chicago Post
In the early days of the telephone, when
it was new, and people were naturally q
little excited and embarrassed in dealing
with an unfamiliar agency, there was some
excuse for all the s'hellos" and "who are
yousa" and other crudenesses belonging to
a primitive state. But now that tele-
men transact their business through it all
day long, why should it not be used with
courtesy and dignity. "Hello Who are
yous Well, who are you. Oh, I don't
want you. Ring OFF, is a nice, urbane
greeting for a gentleman to bestow upon
some poor creature, man or woman, who
has been called away from more impor-
tant business than his, perhaps, through
his own indistinctness or that of the being
known to the world as Central"
The whole system of telephoning here is
bourgeois; there is no English word which
covers the ground like the French one A
lady at the telephone is subjected to dis
courtesy until it is known who she is; then
all is suayity and kindness. That is snob-
gentleman inadvertently subjects lady to
| oAA ei1AOJ AA RaoAAS1 NO bCoo hCi tof
don politely, no matter whether he knows
her or not. If he calls her up at the tele-
phone by mistake, he howls at her to
FIRING off" or asks her what she wants, or
shouts to the central Office. 'What do
you mean by giving me the wrong num-
ber2' Is it because in the first case he is
before the public and has his manners
with him, and in the second he is incogni-
to and can be as rude as he hkesa 1t looks
very like it. There is very apt to be hu-
man being at the other end Of the wire af-
ter all; and ten to one human being who
has never done you any harm. So really,
even if you are yelled, q little pleasantness
in your tone is more appropriate than the
general flavor of injured bitterness you
impsrt to it on general principles.
It is such an easy matter to state your
firms, or your houses, or your own name,
when you call up person at the end OF
the line that it is marvellous how the best
of men will go out of their way to skirL
that simple preliminary. It saves time
and temper, and misunderstanding
| ssWho are you'll" asks A. "Who are your
retorts B by way of elucidating natter
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
He Got His Interview, Hut He Wa
Lucky TO Get Away With His Life.

He Got His Interview, hut He Was
Lucky TO Get Away with His Life.
''You know l have been in the newspa-
per business long time, and l was never
known to shirk, not even during a riot or
BLIZZARD" says an old timer in the ST. Lou
is Republic. "Well, came very near
tossing up the pencil few nights ago. 1t
was very cold and had to call on Bishop
- in reference to some church matters.
Taking car down town 1 soon reached
the street on which the bishop lived. 1t
was just striking the hour of twelve. But
/ had to see the bishop. Well, sir,
hunted for the number in the dark for
some time. Not finding ii waited to see
if / could meet some straggler who lived
in the neighborhood. Pretty soon along
came nicely dressed young fellow in a
rather mellow condition. / asked him if
he lived in the neighborhood and he said
yes. The truth is the young man was
none other than the bishops son. He told
me in semi-articulate way that he would
go up to his fathers room and speak with
him about the matter in question.
Reaching the outer door he unlocked it
and asked me to walk in. 1 stepped in;
he opened the second door and went into
the house. Both doors were now locked.
The gas had been turned off. We hunted
for match in vain. Well, the young fel-
low left me in darkness, uttering drowsy
promise to return soon. heard him stag
ger up the stairs all right. He went back
several PAGES until could detect his foot
steps no more. He failed to return. l be-
ieve he fell asleep and forgot all about me.
I stood there for about fifteen minutes not
knowing whatito do.
''I made modest noise. No result A
more decided noise. The same result.
began to walk about, purposely humping
against the furniture. Then something
happened. / heard a hoarse voice shout:
Throw up your hands or you are n dead
man.
Cup went my hands like shot
"Whiz, bang, bang-three bullets rat
tied over my head. l thought my time
was up.
''Do you know, it seemed as if / lived
my whole life over in the few minutes
was standing there. When the gas was
lighted the first person l saw was big
burly negro.
'sJhe shots brought the bishop ont in
his gown and his young son with him.
Explanations followed. The house had
been robbed few nights before and the
negro had been placed in the basement to
watch. He fell asleep. My walking about
aroused him. He came up stairs, and see
ing my shining hat, which l had forgotten
to take off, he banged away at it. l Sc
cured the interview, bought new hat the
next day and vowed never to wait in
dark hall, no matter who owned the house.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
WHAT TAKES THEM OFF /?
The Alarming Increase of Pneumo-
mia and what It Means-ssThe stitch
I'm Tfrr.nsss

in Tfme..s
Scarcely day passes that one does not hear Of
men and women, whom we picture as the perfec-
tion of health and strength, being stricken down
by the terrible disease pneumonia
Perhaps the greatest cause OF pneumonia in
this country is the extreme difference in tenn
perature between the interiors of offices and
homes and the outside air So long people
consider il necessary for their comfort to main
tain a hot-house temperature indoors, when the
mercury is very low outside, so long viii pneu-
monia find victims.
The greatest care and prompt measures should
be taken upon the first approach of the slightest
symptoms of pneumonia. II you have a tickling
n the throat a tightness in the chest main in
the head chilly feeling, pains throughout
the body, act promptly, act wisely-bring about
an immediate reaction This can sometimes l,f.
accomplished by quick and violent exercise. hut
that is exhaustfng and wastes the strength which
should be husbanded far better plan is to
take pure and strong stimulanf, which will
tend to equalize the circulation. check cOnges-
ton and restore to health. There are many
forms of stimulation, but only one that can be
recommended-that is Duffy's Pure Malt Whis-
key. This is the only medicinal whislzey upon
the market, and its purity and power are proven
by its popularity. 1t has saved the lives Of more
men and women who were candidates for pneu-
monia than any discovery Of modern science, and
IL stands it deserves to stand, at the head of
medicinal sriunr,lauts soft he
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The condition of the poor in England is
becoming very serious matter. 1t is es-
timated that there are about 200, 900 men
in London without work and unable to OBJ
tain work in spite of persistent efforts.
j. D. Rockefeller testified in court the
other day that he didn't know what he
was worth, but could tell somewhere with
in SIC, 900, 900 or s12, 900, 900. If he doesn't
keep his accounts better he will be in the
poorhouse yet.
Methodist Woman has won on the ques-
ton of admission to the general confer
ence. The vote of the churches reported
to date is nearly a00, 1000, with a majority
in favor of the women of over $4,000.
Some sections of the country are yet to be
heard from, but the additional returns will
not materially affect these figures.
She didn't get her Christmas present.
A diamond necklace formed of a single
row of enormous soitaires suspended from
slender gold chain set with little dia-
monds, each stone marvel of purity and
briliancy as well as size, adorns the show
room of Paris jewely store. This splen-
did ornament was to have formed the
Christmas gift of one of the partners in
the banking house of Barring Brothers to
his wife, but when misfortune befen the
firm the necklace was left on the jewelers.
hands. 1t is valued at 5000, 900.
What is servant! The late Henry j.
Steere of Providence bequeathed by his
will $12, 900 to be divided among his ser
wants. Anna Crosby, who washed win
dows and performed the duties of Mr.
| Steere's summer residence at Nahant, ha.
been deprived of her share and bill il
equity has been brought to compel sever
legatees to show cause why this is thus
Washing windows is as honorable and ser
viceable employment as other duties per
formed by servants and there seems to b.
no just reason why Anna should be lef
out.
Indian Inspector Armstrong explain
one of the wrongs of which the red mel
complain A tribe is entitled to 30 man,
beeves per annum, averaging 1000 pound
each. Instead of requiring the contrac
tors to furnish the animals as needed, th
Indian Office permits them to deliver th
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Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
FREE

are missing from our list, and
have not received a trial guam
tity of ELECTRO-SILICON, the
famous silver polish. We desire
that every Aousekeeper in this city,
7Oho has sllverzvare, and IS not
usang LECTRO-SILICON, should
have trial quantity of this cele-
brated household article, which
will be sent to them zVtth0ut cost,
the address being all that's neces-
sary. IT yon haze not recesvea
one, please send your address to
THE ELECTRO SILICON Co.,
II Tohn Street, New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
WELL BOUGHT,

HALF SOLD is an old adage from a wise man
Good whiskey ready at hand often breaks up q
cold and wards OF disease. @. o. Taylor Old
Bourbon or G. o. Taylor Pure Rye can always be
depended upon for purity. In bottles bearing
nrm name OF CHESTER II. GRAVES & SONS
over cork and on label ensures genuineness
Druggists and Grocers sell if- r
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
IT'S SAID

The worlds memory is short We take this op-
portunity to again say that G. o. TAYLOR Old
Bourbon and Pure Rye whiskies are the best on
earth for the money, Sold only in bottles by
Grocers and Druggists everywhere. See that the
proprietors' firm name is on strip label over cork,
CHESTER h GRAVES SONS.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
Sold by crocers everywhere.
W. BAKER & CO., Dorchester, Mass.
COMFORTING.
Epps's Cocoa.

BY thorough knowledge Of the natural laws
which govern the operations Of digestion and nn-
triton, and by careful application of the fine
properties of well selected Cocoa Mr. Epps has
provided our breakfast tables with a deaicately
Favored beverage which may save us many
heavy doctors bills Ii is by the Jndicious OF
such articles of diet that a constitution may be
gradually built up until strong enough 10 resist
every tendency 10 disease. Hundreds Of subtle
maladies are floating around ready 10 attack
wherever there is a weak point We may escape
many r fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well for
tilted with pure blood and q properly nourished
frame."-Civil Service Gazette.
Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold
only in half pound tins, by Grocers labeled thus:
d3l wed&th1y London. England.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
4ttJ 6nuds.
Howe B Stcts0l,
BRAG AND BLUSTER
DECEIVES BUT FEW.
Honesty and Fair Play
Pleases Everyone.
MnRF NJ njIR "iNFANTIi +" pRIcFS

Black Gros Grain Silks,
23 inch wide, at 79c per
yard, warranted not to
crack" This is the regu-
lar 81. 90 quality; only 5
pieces left.
Balance Of All Wool real
Scotch Cassimeres, 90 in.
wide, at SOC, and Sc inch
wide at ST. per y'd; great
est bargain for Mems and
Boys wear ever offered.
Our best Winter Cloak
ing marked down from
So to $3.50 yard. Our
$3.50, $2.75 and $500
Cloakings down to So y'd.
8 Big Values in Large
ia White Blankets at
$500, $4.19 and $500
per pair, that cannot be
matched.
60 inch Cream Damasks
at SO and 45c per yard.
Bleached Damasks at As,
so, SIS, 81, 72 and S5c yd.
Superior Napkins $1.l5,
$1.35, $3.50, $1.75, etc.,
per dozen. 22-in. Check
Glass Toweling at IL 1-2
cents per y'd. Don't skip
the Linen Department
when looking for bargains
"a pieces Mixed Tricots,
SO in. wide, 12 1-2 cents
yard. This is one of our
Dress Goods Bargains.
23 pieces only, all wool
Broadcloths, SO in. wide,
800 per yard. Colors are
browns, navy, greens,
states, grey, tans, etc.
SO pieces All Wool Cam
els Hair Plaids and Home
spuns at 29c yard. Goods
cost 40 1-2 cents at the
mill in November.
Don't pass by the Bar
gains in our Cloak Room.
Every Garment Marked
Down.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16
9untma1 aud Gumrfer.
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We cannot accept anonymous or return reject
cd communications In all cases the name Of the
writer Will be required, not for publication, but
a guarantee OF good faith.
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per line Notices Of Births, Marriages, Deaths
and Funerals, IS cents each. Local notices 90
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Yearly advertisers are limited to their own
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Wants, To Let, For Sale, etc.
Yearly advertisements at the following rates:
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Special rates furnished on application for con-
tracts covering considerable length Of time or .
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Morning journal and courier., 1891-01-16

The condition of the poor in England is
becoming very serious matter. 1t is es-
timated that there are about 200, 900 men
in London without work and unable to OBJ
tain work in spite of persistent efforts.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-07-03
Life i'm Death Valley,

During March and April species of
gnat swarms over Death Valley, Cal,
but it goes away when the hot months
come. The scorpion and tarantula are
very common and very poisonous The
only snake is small and deadly rat
tier. 81 saw but one kind of lizard, a
large black chackawalia," says trav-
eler '"rhe horned toad is found also.
The lizards often measure two feet in
length. The Indians say they are ex-
cellent eating, but we managed to wor-
ry along without trying them to see.
Half-starved coyotes used to prowl
around the camp. have killed them
while stealing food from the provision
chest at the head of my bed. Birds
were never seen except few crows
and blackb birds which followed the sur
veyors from other regions in search of
the scraps of food thrown away about
the camps. We had eight whites and
two Indians in our party. We meas
ured lines across the valley on the hot
test days of July, wading in the hot
salt marsh above our knees at every
step and we survived the work. On the
whole, Death Valley is not a pleasant
place to live in but it is neither terra
incognita nor a Gull de sac Chicago
| News
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-07-03

good place for news and a number of
city details printed both to the east
and to the west were glad to obtain Its
happenings. The Atlas Graphic was
particularly careful to give Warlton's
sensations to the world, and its tele-
graph editor watched the proceedings
of the townspeople closely. The dis
lance from the telegraph wires, how
ever, made 1t difficult to obtain late
news.
Ralph Verne sat in the telegraph
Office one spring NIT almost doing
over the clicking WI :. He was but
fourteen, and though c0mpetent to be
night operator of the ] tile station. yet
enjoyed play well enouD h to feel rather
tired when night came.
'The express is late he unused, as
he caught an order from division head
quarters "Now I'll have to sit up
here for an hour or two longer waiting
till 1t goes by"
He had half dozed off into dreamland
again when his trained ear caught a
quick repeated call for his station.
He answered it and waited.
want special on murder at Warl-
ton," the key clicked out Operator
get news and send quick. Good pay.
Party here says murderer has one arm
and bad scar on face. Signed, The
Atlas Graphic"
Ralph was wide-awake by this time.
He had not been up to Warlton that
day, having been playing in the fields
and taking hunt across the prairie.
The news of the murder must have
been sent out by the day man who had
told him nothing. How was he to get
the story?
Even as he considered it there was a
shutting of feet on the walk outside
and the door opened.
A tall, dark-browed gentleman en-
tered and seated himself in the wait
ing-room. In a moment he arose and
came into the operators apartment.
"Fine evening"" he muttered, and
Ralph noticed that he kept a heavy
scarf around his head.
eyes Been uptown"
"Just came from there. How's the
expressP"
1.-TWO hours late"
"Blame the luck. That means big
wait"
'Did you hear about the murder?'
The mans head gave quick jerk and
then he answered.: Eyes, nothing par
ticular about it though"
"Who was killed."
sold Seymour, the banker"
1t was Ralph's turn to be surprised
The old man had been one of the rich
est men In the town and lived alone or
the outskirts of the city.
but how was it done?" continued
the boy.
Broke in somehow, an'-but dom
know anything about it. When viii
that train get here?"
Ralph turned to answer and saw thu
man close behind him. The sinister