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Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
Su1trnaI aud Gumrfer,
The Oldest Daily Paper Pulp
 liShed in Connecticut.
THE STATES CONsTITUTION

THE STATES CONsTITUTION.
 There has been good deal of talk dur
 ing the last few years about the defects
 and the inadequacy of the Constitution of
 Connecticut. Some of the talk is just and
 honest, and some of it is partisan and scheming.
 l A good many of the takers attack our system of town representation. It is the beet thing in Connecticut, tut 1t isn't good ! enough for those who want to gain psrti- san advantage by changing it. They are very solicitous that the people shall have their rights, and they solemnly and learn edly argue that the only way they can get them is by 8 change in the system of town representation. They ignore the fact that the people are represented in the Senate, and that the true and natur- al remedy for whatever inequality exists in the popular representation lies in msk- ing the senatorial districts what they should be. Town representation should atay as 1t is.
 If there could be general agreement upon equitable representation of the people in the Senate, election of State officers by plurality, and no change in the preaent wise and safe system of town representa- tion, it would be good thing. We bslieve the time has come to do something. And we also believe that whatever is done should be done in osreful and thorough way. The Constitutional convention idea is popular with those who want to change the system of town representation for par tizan advantage. But We agree with the Hartford Couraut in thinking that there is better way. The Courant says: The amendments that are immediately neces- sary to reestsblish justice and to renew popularity should be drawn and passed forthwith by the republican house. Then the whole subject of the Constitution, which is cid and of a patchwork nature now, should bs referred to a non par tisan commission for redrafting. to suit it to the end of the nineteenth century. That draft should take the usual course of the con- stitutional amendments (no other course should be oonsidered) and then in few years, in a quiet, orderly, constitutional manner, we should have new Constitution modernizsd popularizsd, but still preserv- ing the distinctive features which have bsen alike the cause and creature of Con- necticut conservatism, and have made our government model for the nation
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
No. ii4
NiIlItsn, the latter . former Cork sstOr-

hilliken, the latter s former Cork sttOr- ney.
 The castle itself was built in the fifteenth century by Cormsc Mac Csythy, 'sthe Strong and the old ooign- n-stons, the kiss ing of which conveys the magic power of "blsrney," according 10 popular legend, at least, is still intact. Ii Is said that st one time 1t bore the inscription, "Cornsc Mccarthy toreis me feri fecit, A D. l4zs. !" It Is preserved and held in place by two iron girders between huge merlons of its northern protecting pArApet, nearly sn hundred feet from the ground. The sn- cient castellsted pile now consists only of a lofty quadrsngulAr keep, with a half ruined tower, through which access is gained by winding stone stairs to the bat uemented parApet above. Beneath the tower and keep are 6 number of wonder full dungeon cells, the most truly impres- kive of these have found in any of the csste-ruins of Ireland; while c cave of re- nArkahle formation, but 6 few rods from the castle, permitted of subterrsnsAn in- gress and sgress in ancient times.
 Once having gained the lofty parApst, you are among massive ivies, while may shrubs and young trees have shot out to- wards the sky from this strange eerie. Aosses and grasses have almost completely matched the old ruin, and if you will walt uusu hne cnhtt<rins tonritts nave gone and the scolding dsws with the gentle evening have come, you can, ss I did in the grevsone and shsdowy place, EteElthi- ly and unobserved grasp the iron girdsrs, and, st the risk of breaking your neck, crane your head far ont and downward, to give the sturdy old ''BlArney Stone" 6 loud, resoupding smack; and then grope your way through the eehoing windings of the lonely tower to the dewy, blossom strewn earth below
 EDGAR l.. MARKHAM.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

Secretary Carlisle's son appears to be tho right man in the right place. He is his fathers chief clerk, and he is "business." An interesting illustration of his efficiency is given. The other day poor looking man, evidently lsborer in the Treasury department, was seen on the outskirts of ,the csa9 of < eface-hsggars who were swarmfbg around MT. Carlisle, jr. When 1t came the turn of this visitor to speak, he advanced hesitatiDgly and held out his notice of discharge with trembling hand. "Well, what is ita' inquired MT. Carlisle. 'I wanted to ask, ,sir," faltered the working man, of could have a little more time on my notice to quit. have inst lost my wife, and her sickness and funeral were expensive, and I am in debt, which 1t will take me a little while to work off," "Oh, bless your soul," answered MT. Carlisle, with a merry chuckle, 'the fellow who wants your place is just as badly off as you are." And with that he passed on to the next caller.
 Strange as 1t may seem, some of the worshippers of President Cleveland and civil service reform have some doubt about tho prosperity of that reform in the Treas ury department, and they don't seem to think that their idol ought to let Mir Carlisle, senior, and Mir. Carlisle, junior, act as they are acting. Especially are they disturbed by the dismissal of MT. A. L Sturtevant from the department Mr- Sturtevant was appointed chief of the stationery division of the Treasury de- partment under President Lincoln in rec ognition of distinguished services in un- earthing gigantic frauds in the work of the division. For more than thirty years he has filled tine office with honor and efficiency. He has been charged with the duty of placing ell contracts for | stationery supplies for the government offices all over the country, but scandal has not touched him A thorough knnwl | edge of the endless details Of the business | of the office Is necessary to protect the 1 governm' mt against fraud, and no man, however capable he might be, could fill MT. Sturtevant's place without years of experience. But the viotors a,e after the .poils, and there is only one kind of civil service reform that they know about. It Is said that Secretary Carlisle was visited by a prominent civil service rs- former, who protested, on bshaif of the Civil Service Reform league, against Mir
 Sturtevant's removal. He asked Mr. Car
 lisle if there were charges agaiest Ar.
 Sturtevant, and if not why he had beer
 removed. MT. Carlisle replied very frank
 ly: "There were DO chargep of any kind
 against MT. Sturtevant. I removed hin
 simply because good Democrat wants hii | place and Is entitled to it."
 If this kind of thing continues the Mug
 wumps who are not looking for office vii
 think that Secretary Carlisle is real mean
 and they will not bs able to uoderstant
 why the President doesn't slap him. Ant
 they may possibly 6nd out by and by the
 their Idol is too busy to listen to their aI | peHla
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
EDITORIAL NOTES.

It Ia said that it would require twelve thousand cholera microbes to form a pro cession an inch long, but who wants to make procession out ot cholera mici obesa
 A New York firm which deals in ostrich feathers has failed because it's stock was too heavy. In other words, it has gone up because 1t had too many light and airy ostrich feathers.
 Several women in New York make a business of taking babies to board for short periods. Their patrons are mostly among people who want to go out of the city for a time and do not want to be s'bothered" with their infants. It is announced that the new paper stockings now made in Germany prevent colds. They are made of specially pre- pared paper, impregnated with some sub stance, which apparently sucks up all psr spiration as quickly as 1t is formed, keep ing the feet warm and dry.
 The peasants who make Roquefort chees have learned a trick. The cheese Is no considered by epicures at its best until has reached certain age of decay, whic is indicated by the oolored, mouldy streak
 through it. To hasten this stage the nal
 CTS now put crumbs of old bread in th
 ourd, which soon mould and the produt
 is ready for the epicure, who is never tt wiser.
 The National League for Good Roads h'
 provided for road exhibit on the World fair grounds. A roadway, fifty feet wit
 and 1000 feet long, will be eonstruose
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
FASHION NOTES,
Capes ns Accessories.

The pretty evening caps of the accom- panyipg illustration is made of 8 deep founce of guipure lace, gathered to a round yoke of black bepgaline and lined with surah The collar is made of 6 plested lace rnff1e about two inches wide. which is sewed to the yoke. Over the
 cape Is worn fichu of plested faille rib
 bon twelve inches wide and requiring
 three and one-qusrter yards of faille. It commence in front, continues around the neck, then down the other side and around to the back of the waist, where the ends meet in large bow. The seam wheie the ribbon fiohu is sawed to the yoke Is GOV cred with jet passementerie.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
T E 6nnas.
Howe & StetSOl.
A CARD.

We are pleased to announce that MT. E. M. SHELBY of Fair Haven, so well known to the Ladies of this city and vi- cinity as the Leader in Artistic Fancy Work, will be found in charge of our Fancy Goods, Notions, Trimmings, etc.
 All of his machinery, stamp ing outfit, patterns and stock in trade have been transferred to us, and MT. Seeley will be pleased to see his former cus- toners and the trade generally and supply them with original, novel and special designs to order, promptly, or from his 5000 standard designs ready for selection.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
Reynolds Street Sewer Assess

THO the Honorable Court of Common Counch or the City of New Haven: ,. ., The Board of Compensation for AssessmenC oi Sewers and Pavements to whom was reieaIea .sa ssl the cost of said sewer among the parties inter, ested therein sespe99aiy ptS to them. they That they caused reasonaDle notlce G uo given to all persons interested in said Puonc m nns of the charter of said city, to appear before them and he heard ia reference thereto and tney fully heard at the time and place specmeo in saio notice. all persons who appeared peIore Cno; th. They therefore respecunny Iar. r1Uon'noAA '-'' adontfon of the accompanying order:
 Ah"i "ni'i' ID MICHAEL FITZPATRICK,
 c. B. MATTHEwMAN, Board of Compensation for Assessments oi Sewers and Pavements. ,.oa
 City of New Haven, April Q iogo, ORpFREp-That the sum or twenty -eisn' hnro nu dred and and seven ssloo doars f rronerty front Iy ; aenc nn Revnoids street. between Sherman ave, n,s. and Norton street, being proporuona.i anu U reasonable part of the expense or conssruc'ins :" Se The names m of each party and the amount or beneft assessed against each being particularly stated, viz: ,, os Arthur c. Bendict, a7 sE Amelia c. Ticknor, S1 s6 George K. Rose, Gustave Benson, S g. RI RI IF Old AInshouse Farm, Gardner Morse, 400 A, Herbert Benton. Burton Mansae!d, S'soo os
 3s,sW & order passed and assessments laid as reported. Approved May g, 1898.
 Payable May 1s, 1893.
 Attest: JAMES B. MARTINI. my11 St City Clerk.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13

showing different processes of oonstruc
 ton, materials, etc. Sections will show
 the fine country roads of England, France
 Germany and Italy, and cross sections will
 exhibit the method of construction, drain
 age, etc. Manufacturers of paving mate
 rials of all kinds will be allowed to build
 portions of the road. Some of the rail
 roads are 50 much interested in the i'm
 provement of country roads that they have
 offered to transport the material to the
 fair free of charge, and arrangements will
 be made for excursions of good rosds so-
 cieties. Such an exhibit. ought certainly to be very effective and aseful one.
 An act was passed by the late ''Popu. list" legislature of Kansas providing that a man owning mortgsged property could redeem it any time within eighteen months after the official sale by the sheriff under foreclosure proceedings. It was that kind | of a stay law which violates the terms of the mortgage contract. The authors and supporters of the law in the legislature admitted that it was unconstitutional and would be upset by the courts. But they said: "Give the people the law; 1t will be held void by the courts, but appeals will be taken; the supreme court is three years in arrears with cases; the mortgageors will have that time to stave of payment !" This rascally argument prevailed, and now the courts are knocking the law right and left. But the appeals are regularly taken and the men who loaned money which is now due are to bs kept out of their own by the mere dishonesty involved in the laws delay.
 A pamphlet has just been distributed to the British House of Lords containing re- ports from military attaches on the Con tinent upon the inducements held out to men to stay in different European armies at the end of their compulsory service. France, Germany, Austria, and Italy alike find it necessary to persuade men to pro- long their service with a view chiefly to getting good class of non. commissioned officers, and all four powers use success fully very similar inducements. To put it concisely, men at the end of twelve years' service are guaranteed civil employment, if of good character, and in many cases receive substantial bonus as we'll, in addition to bounty given on nreengsgement. The offer of civil employment is undoubtedly the chief attraction, and some of the London news- papers are suggesting that the British mill itsry authorities ought to be able to provide some similar encouragement for their OVID soldiers. It is pointed out that the pros. ent terms offered by recruiting sergeants are nas particularly dazzling 10 steady hard-working men, and that there is not much temptation in the bait of deferred pay. The certainty of permanent civil employment, on the other 3hsnd would be exceedingly attractiye,fa i-TI i1TI'N 0'
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
or, Mother Goose's Melodies" :"

So he made them famous and fixed upon her the honor of their authorship, and far from silenelng her tiresome songs, he caused her to carol more blithely than ever in the pride and joy of her heart. And thus we have been led to believe that the rhymes were really hers, and she poet born, and | msde,-the bard of infancy. singing on un- til in extreme old age Death laid his hand upon her lips.
 l No. we have not lost Mother Goose. She
 sbides forever, a type of joyous and de- | voted maternity, but she is no longer to rank among the poets. We may believe that she sang, but not the melodies that bear her name, although one of her de- scendants has, in these later years, claimed for her that distinction, they were but the
 songs of tho day, or possibly rhymes of
 her own, now lost to us.
 Someone who has been Investigating
 this matter says that one Charles Per.
 rsult, of Paris, a member of the French
 Academy, the senior of Mrs. Goose by about thirty-seven years, published .
 work entitled "Steries and Fables of Lonf
 Ago, With Their Morals" The frontis
 piece was of an old woman spinning ant , telling stories to an interested audience O ? three, . man, little boy, and @ cat. I bore the title, 'Tales of Mother Goose t | This work was translated into Englisl , but attracted little attention fer thirt |. years. Then John Newbury. printer Q London, began to push it. He brough : out seven editions of the work, one c 8 them, that of TIT being especially valui # ble, as 1t was edited by no less . perso
 than Oliver Goldsmith. Ten years late 'sStories and Fables of Long Ago" crosse
 the Atlantic to New England and a repril ,s was published at Worcester by Isais Thomas, It is probable that Thomas Fle N also issued an edition, but his mother il le law Goose never saw 1t, and she new l., sang its songs to the little children of Pu
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
4 Uo0ran's Baek.
The mainsprinp of her life,

The handspring ot her lie.
 What can she do, where can she go, so long as that deadly backache sapsboth strength and ambition /?
 She cannot walk, she cannot stand; her duties are burden some; /; she is miserable.
 The cause is some derange- ment of the uterus or womb. Backache is the sure symptom.
 The one unfailing remedy is Lydia Z. Pinkham's Hcgefa6Le !! Combouna. A woman discov- cred it and gave it to woman | Jlrs. 7. W. Lane, of Hoboke Mass, tells what a comfort 1t IS to write to a woman about hel peculiar troubles, and have a woman read her letters and glve a woman's sym .~
 pathy and help; A A
 Thousands send @ SN
 Mrs. Pinkham N 2 letters, grateful 2S[Tba for renewed lite. iETFMsS.s All druggists sell it. s11sZ~ Address in confidence, , LrDIs E; EskrsS M,.! MrO' S--~ &-Ase O., LHSNi Hs1S- o0- Lydia E. Pinkhams zSs@-D-<~~<<s~< Liver PiUs, 25 cents
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13


 Written for the JOURNAL AND CouRIER.l
 TRIoLKT.
 The Messenger Bee.
 This Is the Springtime's sure token,
 Cherry trees white with bloom:
 Blossoms from bondage have broken,
 This is the.Spring-time's sure token; r The blithe bee the message ,sth spoken
 h gay little call at my room, This Is the Spring. times sure tokec.
 Cherry trues white with bloom,
 ANOTHER GOOSE"
 So many of our dear beliefs have been snstohed away from us by the prosaic, icon oclsstic Spirit of the Day, that 1t Is real grief to find ourselves called upon to bid farewell to another especially pleasing tradition.
 Our lateet loss is dear old Mother Goose, the delight of little children, the nurse's auxiliary and literally "The Parents As sistant." We are not called upon to re- linquish our idea of her personality, that is an established fact, but her authorship of the immortal jingles is now called in question, and the evidence against 1t is weighty and conclusive.
 We know that she lived, for did she not diei And was she not buried In Boston's old "Granary Burying ground" where her grave may be seen to this day, close by l that of Paul Raverei Here, too. tleep in dust Peter Fanenil, the victims of the Bos ton massacre, the father and mother of Ben Franklin, and oshers as useful and | patriotic.
 We are told, and we have no reason to doubt this part of the tale, the Elizabeth Foster, born in Charlestow VII in 1865, mar riei Isaac Goose of Boston, becoming at twenty seven years of age step mother to his little flock of ten goslings. In time l there came six more goslings and Mother | Goose's title was no misnomer. We hu-hed them to sleep with "Little Boy Blue" and "Gooaey, goossy, gander,' soothed their griefs with "Humpty Dump ty" and "Little Miss Muffst." rewarded their good behavior with "Oid Mother Hobbard,' scolded them in rhyme, and even "whipped them all soundly and sent them to bsd" in short metre. When her own Ejzabeth married Thomas Fleet, the printer of Padding Lane, now Dsvonshire street, Mrs. Goose, then a widow, like al good mothers-iu-law, transferred some of over the printing house. When she be came Grandmother Goose what could bt more natural than that che should sins "Rocksby baby" and "Bye, baby Blunt ing" to Thomas Fleets little laddie, and a he grew older, to instruct him in the delight full mysteries of ':Dicory, dicory, dock, ant "The House That Jack Built" It is eeit that che even used to sit out upon tn sidewslk of Pudding lane and sing he : droll ditties so swestly that all the littl urchins of the neighborhood would gathe entraueed about her and beg for anothe rendering of "Hey Diddle Diddls," o "Little Bo-peep," Thomas Fleet wearied at last, 80 the ol t story goes, of Mother Goose's rhymes an - jingles, and 1t was partly by way of rid cule that he collected them in book form printing his compilation of childhood classics under the title of
Morning journal and courier., 1893-05-13
Orchard Street Sewer Assess

mGnC. . r1O the Honorable Court of Common Council of the City of New Haven; The Board of Compensation for the Assessment the cost of a sewer in Orchard st., for the assess ment of benefits and the apportionment Of the s,s of said hsy tended to the duty assigned to them That they caused reasonable noeGe iG bic b im. Visions of the charter of said city, to appear be, fore them and be heard in reference thereto; ana they fully heard, at the time and place specineo in said notice, all persons who appeared oeiore They therefore respectfully recommend the adoption of the accompanylng 1rosr.
 All of which MicHRsa h csfRfsilfHEE zRSieS
 CT COYLE,
 Board of Compensation for Assessment or oe"- o'' A City of New Haven, April 3, 1s9s. Ordared-That the sum of thirteen hundred and ninety one 6I-1O0 dollars be and Is hereny as, sessed upon the owners of property iron59E hsn on sI street. being a proportional and reason able part of the expense Of constructing se"oi in The st names of each party and the amount of benefit assessed against each being particulafS Hattie T.. Chamberlin, James Chamberlin, $s7 30 Jessie D Welcn' 1O3 3S heui: henly A, HGsh Bssttcher, ,77s 77S % % ayr5,as, Lynde CaslSi . Sio,tb l1a co Est. LocKwoou o"nii"' 131 25 ,1i! SnnLoiG' S 6annpa. 1O5 % Hattie F. Bootn' wire or c''noiu 50 75 B0otn u uua. 63 % Elizabeth G. Smith, wife of Ed"1n J. o1 so Smith, " Est of John E. Earle, Sarah s. Earle, o,e ,a Frederick c. Earle, S1s m Henry E. Kraft, -'o "
 $l,39l 61 In Court of Common Council read, accePtea' order passed and assessments laid as repor1eo' Approved May g, 1893
 ayable May 19, 1898.
 a,taaf a1 eop' JAMES B. MARTIN,
 nn11 St City Clerk