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Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24
TAYINc INCOMES.

It is asserted that Presidens Cleveland
will recommend tax on incomes in his
message to the next congress. The argu-
ment for such a recommendation is, we
suppose, that something must be done to
raise money and that moderate tax on
incomes will produce large amount of
revenue. Great Britain has an income
past has been Cd in the pound, or 2t per
cent. During the last fiscal year this tax
produced revenue of $e7, $50. 900 calling
the pound sterling equivalent to So of our
money!, against $69, 100000 the year be-
fore-a decrease of less than 2 per cent.
Mr.. Goschsn had estimated the decrease for
last year at $4,000, 900, whereas 1t was
In fact only 81 $50, 900. In 1889, when the
reduction to Cd in the pound took effect,
the yield of the tax WAS $63, 500, 900. Three
years later it had risen to $69, ,000, ,000-an
increase Of s., 500 900, and even last year,
notwithstanding the unfsvorable oondi-
tions, it was still So. 500, 900 greater than
in 1889. And 1t is interesting to note that
In spite Of depression in the cotton and
iron trades, the startling failure of the
Barings and the heavy losses of British in
vestors in Argentine and other foreign SO
ourities, there was an uninterrupted flow
of the great, silent understream of pros
perity which kept the incomes of the
country we'll up to those of the year bs-
fore.
The income tax seems to have worked
pretty well in England, bat those who re-
member how 1t worked in this country will
not feel sure that return to ii would be
the wissst thing that could be done. In
1857, when we had an ncome tax of 5
per cent, the amount of collections WAS
over 500, 900, 900. In 1870, after the tax
had been reduced to p per cent, the col
lectiops amounted to $37,775,s74, and
at that time the law was notori-
ously evaded. Had the tax been fully
collected probably IL would perhaps yield
ed not less than $50, 900, 900 at the 2i
per cent. rate, which was the came ss the
present British rate. But 1t was not fully
collected. Business men found out that 1t
was hard to tell what their incomes were
and harder still to tell the government
what they were. So there was any amount
of conoealment, perjury and fraud. Every
body who had an income was glad to see
the income tax go, aud those who have in
comes now will be sorry to see it come
back. But government that ia going to
"reform the tariff" must find come way
70 make up the deficiency in the treasury
which such reformation will cause
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24
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The Oldest Daily Paper Pub
ished in Connecticut.
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FAkH8s
Fly time is at hand. Already the skir-
mishsrs of the advancing host are out,
busy and buzzy. Soon the air will be full
of flies. Flies in the house, files In the
stores, fies in the meeting house and flies
In the viotuals.
Once more the frequent and ubiquitous
fly is being discussed and "cussed." Heis
charged with being especially dangerous
this year on account of the cholera. 1t is
asserted by distinguished Sanitary Seisn-
lists that flies are great spreaders of ohol-
era. No quarantine can deal with them and
nobody can successfully contend against
their infectious flights. We saw the other
day how the Hsas in Pennsylvania town
had bafied the Board of Health, and now We
are told that flies are more than q match
for all the Boards of Health that ever
lived. But, as usual in Sanitary Science,
we are not left without hope. A dis
tinguished Sanitary Scientist who has
noticed what other distinguished Sanitary
Scientists have been saying about flies
feels bound to contradict them. He isn't
afraid that cholera will fly through the
land by means of flies. He Gays: Ny OBJ
servation has been that little danger is to
be apprehended from that source. Flies
are natural scavengers, and they are con-
srsntly destroying disease germs of one
kind or another. 1t ia o curious fact that
the year of the greatest cholera epidemic
in this country there was marked scarcity
of flies, which would 60 to show that flies
are really a protection against disease.
Give us more flies, I ssyl
Probably this distinguished sanitarisn
will be accommodated with flies enough
before the summer Is over. The discus
sion in which he has taken such a promi-
nent and optimistic part seems to leave the
fly question about where 1t was before.
Flies without cholera are sufficient, but
flies with cholera are shocking. AS there
is no way of telling which of the dis
Sanitary Scientists has guessed
right, let us hy from dubious discussion
to safe grounds. "Darn a fr' is about
right, either in cholera summer or any
other summer
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24
BRN II.

A frm of plastering contractors in Rhode
Island has gone to the wall-Chicago
Tribune.
AS severe as rheumatism is, O great
many are bent on having it.-Chicsgo In
ter Ocean.
A tack machine ought To put up q strong
argument. II makes Its points so easily
Troy Press.
"You are the world to me-" he whisp-
cred. GAN right," she answered. "You
can De the sun, I'm going to marry your
fsther."-Quips of Buffalo.
''How shall enter the money the cashier
skipped With" asked the boekksepsr.
"Under profit and lossi" ''No; suppose
you put 1t under running expenses.
oiety Journal.
$50 your son only took the freshman
and sophomore years in collegsi" yes;
but the sophomore course he took
very thoroughly. He devoted three years
to it."-Fligende II. Blstter-
Jaek-Hinnis Milyuns refused me last
night. Lucy-Don't be despondsnt, Jack.
There are Just as good fish in the seA Al
ever were caught. Jsck-Yes, but gold
fish don't bite every day Judge.
Mrs. Brown-George, have You seen
that china have been psintiDgs Mr..
Brownies; heard you say you wanted
It fired, so let is go out of the window a,
| q cat last night Harvard Lampoon.
Drummer (taking out well allied cigar
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

they were not generally recognized as the
thing. No matter what efforts you made,
a new dress for the season was not in
stantly recognized As such, and the folks
who Furnished mp last years dresses looked
every bit as we'll as you did. This was
distressing and discouraging- But this
year there ia an entirely new code of color,
and entirely new ccde of cut and q rush
of accepted new materials. A gown show
ing q new and handsome shsde of green Is
the subject of this picture. 1t Ia of
striped rep in green and blue, and tie
plastron is of white flannel. The skirt
has only one seam in the middle of the
back, is lined with blue silk and Ia about
fsur yards wide. The lining of the round
waist Ia of blue silk and hooks in the CEN
ter. The plastron is sewed to the right
side lining and buttons over to ths left be-
meath the woolen suitipg. The fronts
turn back and form reyers faced with olive
bengalins, and the broad Rirdle-like belt Is
of the same material. The right front
laps over. The sleeves are leg o-mutton.
FLoRKTTE
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

The Sabbatarians may derive some salts
faction from what has just taken place in
Belgium, where the growing zsal for the
observance of Sunday on the continent
has taken curious form. The postofice
of that country will issue a ten-oentime
stamp with Q small label attached, which
may be torn off at pleasure, bearing the
legend in French and Flemish: "Nos to be
delivered on Sunday" This will enable
the sender of letter to direct whether or
not 1t shall be delivered on Sunday.
The periodical controversy about the
origin of the Confederate battle flag has
broken out again in a southern news
psper, to which W. W. Davies, "messen-
ger to the late President Davis" writes:
''Ths stars and bars were used at Bull
Run, and On account of its similarity to
the old Union flag caused some confusion,
and 1t was found that some change should
be made; hence the adoption of what is
now known as the battle flag. This battle
flag was not designed by General Beau
regard, as generally believed, but he was
one of three who accepted the design"
An old-tims custom has been renewed In
the cities and towns of Canada. This is
the ringing of the curfew. The act passed
at the last session of parliament In Canada
is not, however, quite so strict As the one
of olden times. II provides that at 0
O'Clock the curfew be rung, and If any per-
sons under seventeen years of age are
found on the streets thsy are locked up by
the watohman or police, and unless salts
factory explanation can be given, the
parents are made to suffer, either by con-
fnement or 6ne, or the sending away of
the children to some public institution,
where they will be taken care of until the
authorities zee ft to let them out. The &c;
is meeting with great favor throughout the
| dominion.
TIE people of Great Britain are going to
celebrate the marriage of Prince Gsorgs
and Princess May by showering perfect
avalanche of wedding presents upon the
happy couple. Already many presents are
coming in and hundreds of goldsmiths and
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

50 dozen Gentlemen's Tecks
and Four-in-Hands at 25c each.
We bought these ties to sell at
soc, but decided to let them go
at half price, just for this sale.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24
FASHION NOTES.
Aggressiye Neyyness.

How blessed are We that We live in this
particular year and see a radical change of
fashion. There is thrill about the sight
of tho new gowns that those of no season
in memory have induced Till this year
changes hav. been slight If you wanted
new dress of course you could have one
for spring. There was a feeble effort at
new colors and materials, bat such new
things were half hearted and usually in
dulged in only TO be regretted. Not ex-
actly because they were bad taste; that
had nothing to do with 1t; but because
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

All wool Spring Cloakings,
~ yards wide, both light and
dark colors, in plaids, checks,
plain and mixtures, at $l.oo per
yard, reduced from $1.25 and
upwards.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

Still better-large line of hand
some Bleached Damask Towels,
2ox44 size, in white and colored
borders, at 15c each. The great
est Towel drive of the season.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

10 dozen Ladies' Night Robes,
made from fine muslin and hand
somely trimmed, at 69c each,
regular price 85c.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

Black Surah Silks, g inches
wide, at soc per yard. This is
the quality you usually pay 65
cents for.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

Our 85c Quilt having made
such a stir, we offer one of the
largest and best White Quilts
made at 08c each. Now is the
time to buy.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

5000 yards of extra quality
printed Dress Muslins, hand
some styles, light and dark col
ors, all at ~oYc yard. The
best bargain of the sale in Sum-
mer Dress Goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

All our wide bordered Apron
Glnghams at 1oc per yard, re-
duced from l2Hc.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

10 pieces black and white
striped Mohairs at 25c per yard,
reduced from CSC.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

80 pieces half wool Challies
at aye per yard, marked down
from l7c.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

1000 yards fine French Sat-
eens,all dark colors,pretty designs,
l6Hc per yard, usual 25c value.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

S gross Toilet Soap, large
cakes, at SC a cake, marked
down from SC.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

50 pieces white embroidered
Hemstitched Flounces, As inches
wide, at 25c per yard, worth
from 37M to &c.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24
BARGAINS ON EVERY COUNTER.

IS pieces all wool navy blue
and black Storm Serges at 3oc
per yard, regular soc goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

l case fine Bleached Cotton,
soft finish, full yard wide, 7c yd,
worth &C everywhere.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

Pequot Brown Sheeting, 2
yards wide, l8c; 2A yards wide,
2oc; 2H yards wide, nc yard
bleached, &c per yard more.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24
EDITORIAL NOTES,

Those who got discouraged about May in
the early part of the month are cordially
invited to take look at her now.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-24

Use PIatt's CnIorIdes TO Purify
the waste pipes, closets, stables, etc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-26
aczARr REED,s .
Q To De Adopted by tho Democratic
cnnrrn.s Tn ErnnhItn Nnsinnks.

Arc To BE Adopted by the Democratic
Congress to Expedite business.
WAsuINaroS, Juno 25.-There is al
most no doubt that the next house of
representatives will formulate a code OF
rules nearly on the lines of the famous
Reed rules, which enabled the Demo-
Gratis to raise such q howl against Gar
ism in the last Republican house. Few
OF the Democratic Congressman who
have been in the city during the last
two weeks, and who have been spoken
to on the subject, appear to be opposed
to the adoption ct rules which will do
away with flibustering and enable the
majority to force through its measures.
The silver men are watching matters
very closely, however, and il they con-
clude they may be in q minority on f.
nancial propositions, they will fight to
the last against a change in the laws
governing the proceedings Of the house
which will prevent them from obstruct-
ing.
The senate is expected to change its
procedure, founded on musty precedent.
and which permits senators to talk
measures to death-a genteel way OF
Glibustering which is quite Us effective,
if less lively and spectacular, Us the OBJ
struction by dilatory motions in the
house.
An important hint in regard to the
action OF the next house was given yes
terday by Representative Catchings, OF
Mississippi, who was, after Speaker
Crisp, the most prominent member OF
tho last committee on rules, and who
will doubtless be on that important
committee again If Mr.. Crisp be re-
elected. Mr.. Catchings said:
II think there is no doubt that the
rules OF the house of representatives
will have to be changed during the
coming session. 1t is necessary that We
should be able to have a better grip on
legislation, or we shall find difficulty in
carrying out the policies to which the
party has been pledged. l have not
given the matter very serious consider
alton yet, having been occupied with
other matters. But 1 should not be
surprised il they were in the line OF
taking away the privileged character OF
some of tho motions which are now
used to such effect by the flihusterers.
There arc three motions | may name
which never failed to be used. Tho in
experienced tilibusterer relies on them
on all occasions, and they are so ready
that they cannot tail to be effective.
They are tho motions to adjourn, to
take O recess, aud to fix a day to which
tho house will adjourn. These being
privileged motions under the present
rules havo caused in the past m almost
endless obstruction to business. To re-
move the privileged character OF these
motions would at once furnish very
considerable relief"
When the rules are changed, as they
will be, ex-Speaker Reed will have no
end OF fun rubbingit in on those DEM
ocrats who were almost ready to mob
him for his course.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-26
Tho Bnttle shin and che Ram.

II tho ram ia the really effective part
of the armored battle chips of tho first
class, and if a ship of that class is in
the nature of the case practically impo-
tent for defense. it would seem a
reckless waste OF money and exposure
Of human life to build such ships.
Cruisers for cruising and rams for
fighting, would seem to be the bcs: naval
equipment. If tho ram is the thing
there ia no need of oncumbering it with
thousands OF ions Of metal requiring
seven hundred men to handle at the
peril OF their lives even in time Of peace.
1t seems to be true with regard to these
great baltic ships that there is no
chance at all for the men on board if u
powerful rams got q fair chance at the
hull.
Tho fate of the Victoria will compel a
great deal of sober thinking on this i'm
portant subject, and the disaster in the
Mediterranean may result in saving
thousands OF lives by eason OF radical
changes in naval architecture.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-26
OBJ ~gtdiaetnen
JUNE 20, 1sOs.


The financial outlook is getting very
much brighter, and by July l money
will be easier than it has boon this year.
For this there are several good reasons.
The outflow of gold has ceased. Gold
has commenced to come back to us
from Europe and this movement will
probably continue for tho remain
der OF the year. The price
Of wheat has touched a figure which
has again started shipments to
Europe, and oil available carrying space
for the next six months has been en-
gagged to send it abroad. We have now
a wheat surplus of about 100000
bushels, which at the very low price it
now brings will return US S45,OOO.OO0 in
gold.
Tho payment OF pensions, which
commenced June 4 will amount to $780,
100000, and all oft WILDE in the hands
Of the people by July l. The quarterly
payment OF interest on the public debt,
which has been anticipated by the Sec
rotary of the treasury, amounts to near
ly 100000. and this, too, will be in
circulation by the first OF next month.
Wheeling has not felt a ripple OF the
trouble prevailing elsewhere and is not
likely to feel it There is plenty OF
money here and this community is a
lender rather than a borrower. Wheel
ing went through the panic OF 1873 and
oil the troubles since then causing f.
nancial disturbance elsewhere, without
a failure to amount to anything. There
are no banks and no merchants any
where OF better repute than tho banks
and tho merchants of Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-26
PERSONAL POINTS.

James Dredgc, royal commissioner
for Great Britain and Ireland for the
Worlds Fair, is the guest OF Theodore
N. Ely, general superintendent OF mo.
tive power OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, and Friday inspected the
iron works at Bethlehem.
Congressman Hicks, of Altoona
Governor Pattison, Ex-Governor Bea.
yer and others addressed the Farmers
Institute ut Carrolltown, Pennsylvania,
last Wednesday, upon the subjects Of
public roads and diversified farming.
The Philadelphia Inquirer thinks that
after having received u Slice OF Brook
lyn" Capt. Anderson, OF the Viking,
ought to feel consoled by the gift Of 9
Newport souvenir spoon with the ole
mill engraved upon it
The Maryland boys admitted to West
Point this year arc Madison Marine, son
OF Collector Marine, OF Baltimore, and {
| son OF ext Congressman John b. Brown
OF Queen Anue's county.
Irving B. Richman, OF Muscatine
| Iowa, the recently appointed consul tc
St Gall, Switzerland, will be accompan'
led abroad by his wife andtwo children
A colonel and ten other officers from
a railway regiment OF the German army
are coming TO this country to study the
American railway systems.
Henry L. Clark, OF St. Louis, who ha;
been secretary OF the Virgins Ferry
company for forty years, is eighty year!
old and still on duty.
The Duke OF Vcragua will visit Alban!
today, and a trip to the Prospect House
in the Adirondacks has been arranged
for him.
John Dargett, the now superintend
emit Of the San Francisco mint, has
few less than 200 positions at his dis
posal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-26
BREAKFAST BUDGET.

Another Pennsylvania delegate to the
| Chicago convention which nominated
Abraham Lincoln for President died on
Tuesday at Harrisburg. This was Maj.
David Mumma, who wentfron Dauphin
county to the assembly in 1850 and TO
the state senate in 1870, Maj. Mumma
belonged to a Pennsylvania family
which gave its name to Mummasburgh
and the Mummasburgh road, 4 highway
which has passed into history Tor the
part it played in the battle of the
Gettysburg.
Two of tho smallest birds in tho
world, and the only two known to be in
captivity, have been attracting a great
deal OF attention in the window OF +.
II. Undorhill. No. I49S Broadway, New
York. They are known as tho pajara
moscow, or "ay eaters" and were
brought to this country from Cuba four
days ago by Senior Pubiliones. He con-
trolls the circus privileges Of the island
and is familiarly known as tue Little
Barnum."
Mrs. Henry Horn, of Mt. Pisgah, o.,
while about her work, hearing q tap
ping on the window pane, was startled
to find that the noise was caused by q
large black snake, MS snakcship having
by some means found Judgement out
side near the window. With some dill
fculty the intruder was dispatched,
when his length was found to be six
feet two inches, with body large in pro,
portion.
The sunfsh is best known everywhere
among the youthful anglcrs<as the
"punkin seed" his peculiar shape furn-
ishing the resemblance to the seed OF
the pumpkin, while in the Atlantic
waters, near which boys are as plentiful
Us sunfiish, he ia hardly allowed to at
tain u size much exceeding that Of the
pumpkin seed.
From 1870 to 1856 there came to this
country 4,2l2,624 immigrants, of whom
about 100000 came to settle, while the
others were mere visitors or sojourners.
During the thirty-six years, 1862, the
number OF immigrants had risen to the
total OF l2,374,959 SO that altogether
during the century 100000 have ar
rived IN tho United States.
Rev. H. S. Thompson, pastor of q
Methodist church ut FELTON,, Del, nav.
ing been disabled by illness, Miss
Thompson, his daughter, preached for
him last Sunday morning and his wife
lectured at the evening service. All he
needed wa u son to take up the collec-
ton.
Att recent wedding OF a fashionable
christian couple in New York city the
"Chuphah OF tho Hebrews IA used in
the service. Tho marriage took place
under a canopy of white satin sup
ported by four pillars.
The Chinese government has ap-
proved Sir Robert Harris scheme OF pos
tai reform for foreigners, submitted to
the ministers some time ago, and will
get it in operation throughout the en-
pire.
DR.. james II. kirkland, professor OF
Latin of Vanderbilt university, Nash.
vile, Tenn, has been elected chanccl.
lor, to succeed DR.. X. G. Garland, re.
tired on account Of age and inirmity.
Nelson, Mo-, has a pigeon which is
raising q brood OF chickens in place OF
IN old hen who declined to serve.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-06-26
rho Thundnrbolt OF Reform.

The new postmaster Of New York has
cast his weather eye over that great es-
Enlistment and discovered a goodIy
batch of Republicans not protected by
civil service rules. He feels confident
that he can find good Democrats to take
the places of these men. But before he
moves on the Republican works he will
consult the President and tho postmas'
ter general.
1t will be interostinsto note the prac'
tical' result of this conference. When
Dir. Cleveland entered the white house
in his first term he took lofty ground
with regard tothe New York post office.
1t was a great business establishment
doing an important business with the
world. In order not to impair its eff
cheney he declined to cut of the Re-
publican head.
The Mugwumps, who in that day
were much given to civil service reform
theses, were delighted. Perhaps be-
cause they knew there wasgood ground
for the suspicion that tho so-called Re-
publican postmaster was in fact a Mug
wump himself.
This time there was a real Republican
Mt the head of that great business es-
ta~blishment when President Cleveland
came into office; the business with the
world was greater than ever; but the
President made no bones of putting out
the Republican and putting in a Dem
ocrat. The Democrat would like to put
in other Democrats as q reward of merit
and to strengthen the local machine.
The probability is that the President
will not stand in his way, although he
may ask tho privilege of naming the
men for the more important places,
The late Mugwumps will not mind it
for they are Democrats now.