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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
TN TIYE E4ST.

The exchange of notifications of the
 Japan-China treaty of peace was not
 completed until midnight at the last moment before the expiration of the truce. The details of the proceedings at the happy event are now overdue. However, Japan and China have now a treaty of peace, and by its terms, which are not yet officially known, Japan gives up a fortress heretofore belonging to China which Japan acquir- ed and has held in pawn of late, China to pay a big sum of money in return for this concession. Three of the great powers of Europe are understood to have a hand in the consummation of the agreement. It is also under stood that Russia has a. new under standing with China in reference to Manchuria. And on this question all the great European powers may have remarks to make. Russia's dream of a great Pan-Slavonic empire, bigger than the United States. greater than the British empire and it's protectorates, is fondly cherished by the Russian powers that be. Russia's vast terri tory of Siberia alone is million square miles larger than all Europe-and not all of it, by any means, is a bleak and frigid desert any more than is that vast northern possession of the United States, Alaska, Siberia has millions of acres of inhabitable country and on it's Pacific coast 1t has stations but little worse to reside in in winter than are Boston or Chicago. But she lacks a port there whose harbor is open the year round. Russia has great interests at stake on her Pacific coast and she will not rest until she owns fine port on the Pacific. Napoleon prophesied that before the end of this century Europe would be republican or Cossaclt. This development is yet in the distance, but Russian territory covers one-sev- enth of the globe and Russia's domain and power are still increasing and like 1y to increase.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
THE FLEETrNG SHOW.
Some of Its Facts nnd Fancies.

| l Written for the JOURNAL AND CoURIFR.I SHALL WE HAVE A FLORAL EM.
 ELEM SOCIETY?
 Some of the states of our union have already legahzed their floral emblem Maine has selected the pine cone, Yer mont the red clover Minnesota the lady's slipper, Montana the bitter sweet, California the yellow poppy, and l Nebraska the golden rod. Several candidates present their claims for election by the state of Massachusetts; among them being the Mayflower, or arbutus, the pond lily the elm and the columbine.
 Since it is difficult to select one flow CT or tree that should acceptably typify the whole country with it's ex- tended area and wonderful variety of plant products, it has been suggested that the national emblem should be @ garland made up of state flowers. This union of many in one" would certainly be appropriate and characteristic as well as original and decorative. Should such a design be adopted how will Connecticut be represented in it? Have we a Floral Emblem society to create an interest In the matter, which will in due time manifest itself in the popular choice of a state flower? And if we have none why should we not form one, and that speedily?
 Massachusetts has now such socie- +xy jo11 will fha ae o state emblem. But beyond this it hopes to create a greater interest in flowers, and a nobler spirit of patriotism in the young. Last year it celebrated Independence day at Winthrop, Mass, by floral parade, and various exer- cises in which old and young co-operat- ed, making the day one of peaceful en- joyment instead of confusion, din and danger This broad educational idea is highly to be commended. Would we not be the better for something of the kind in old Connecticut?
 A FEW ERRORS.
 A slight idea of the dangers to which a truthful public might be exposed were it not for the rigid examinations held by boards of registration in pharmacy may be gained from a few items culled from the many errors found in the ex- animation papers of some would-be druggists. They appear in recently published reports of the Massachusetts board.
 May apple, thorn apple and bitter apple are all the same, and podophylin is their Latin name"
 "Ad lib, means add a pound"
 "Adrlih means F. Ext, Hellebore."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

uddah han, doan' be too serious bout t'ings dat orter be funny. ."-Washingtor Star.
 Jinklets--I want my wife to be wo' man who thinks before she speaks Plunkett-why don't you say you are a confirmed bachelor?-Detroit Free Press.
 Dudelette--I always give the devil his due, MT. Gooser. Tailor-How l regret cannot change places with His Satanic Majesty for a brief easonl-Detroit Free Press.
 The Girl-Lottie told me the other day that she had no idea of such thing as getting engaged. The Other Girl Cafter a pause)--I wonder what his name is?-- Chicago Record.
 "No,' said Fogg, T wouldn't go So far as to call Kranker an old characters but will say that he is so unconven- tional that he wouldn't take the meas les in the regular way. ."-Boston Tram script.
 Generously Thrown in.-Countryman Gosh! there be enuff cloth in these ere trousers ter make pair of pants fur my boy. Isaacs-Dake 'em along, my honest frientl Dake 'em along, undt make your poy pair out ov dem, too. only sharges you fur von pair; dwo sevendy-fife fur dwo pairs ov trousersl Mine gracious!-Puck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

"Ergot is a flower and comes from South America"
 "Bi-chloride of mercury Is calomel, and there is no difference between cor roslve sublimate and calomel except the impurities which make corros. sub. poisonous"
 'Blsmuth Is an herb, and is the al- lSaloid of the plant"
 "Cholagogue increases the contrac- tion Of biles."
 "DeXtrine and letharge are the same" {" ITO make absorbent cotton take out the fluid extract of cotton root" "Aloes is the inner core of an onion or substances Nike an onion" And so on The consequences might not be deplorable should the patient be given the core of an onion, or some kindred Substance" for aloes, but to be dosed with corrosive sublimate in- stead of calomel Is quite another mat ter"
 Danger and sorrow stand round on every hand, as the old hymn says and we ought to be grateful for the wise provisions Of law that endeaVors to save us from the danger of augmented physical pains, or the speedy cutting off of "our thin spun life" through the blunders or an ignorant pharmacist. HIIE CHARGE OF THE HANGERS
 GREEN. Little men all, but straight and slim, They marched in ranks both close and
 trim; Each tiny lance, with shimmer and
 glance,
 Was proudly borne at rest. The earthworks stretched for leagues
 away, But each man swore to "carry the day Or else"-why, he'd "be blest! Each lancer brave, with breath and
 tongue, Echoed this vow till the soft air rung,. And the brown earth woke to laugh
 at the joke.
 And shook till 1t cracked with glee. "4o, ho! ha, hav' laughed the lancers
 green, Here's the very rarest chance we've
 seen'-
 So they charged right valiantly, "Double-quickp' Ere the crack could
 close, Up through the breach the slim blades
 rose,
 And the men in green, with a mar
 tial mien,
 To make one quake with fear; But the giants who lived in that curious
 land, Only smiling, murmured on every
 hand
 Why, spring is really hereW
 --Cora Stuart Wheeler.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
THE REASON WHY.

A correspondent kindly supplies an answer to q question propounded fin the article entitled From Dragon te Ditch Corner" in last Saturday s "Fleeting show,"-the question relating to the meaning of the name Dragon, Il as formerly given to Fair Haven The correspondent refers to Lambert's His. ftory of the Colony of New Haven, i published in 1888, in which is found the following paragraph: "The place was formerly called Dragon, from a sandy point below the bridge, which was a resort for seals at the time of the set clement of New Haven these animals then being called dragons"
 And now another question arises, namely: Why should these precise and scrupulous Puritans, many of them well educated and all intelligent, ever cali seal a "dragon2" They were not given to laxity of speech, and they be- lieved in calling things by thelr right names. The dragon of mythology was probably not unknown to them; 8 winged creature with crested head, terrible claws, barbed tail and tongue, an open coiIfitenance, bad temper, breath of flame and sulphufuus vapor and a consuming love of the human race. Then there was the dragon of heraldry, surely not unknown to them, since 1t ramped upon many an English coat of arms. Very little similarity is there between these creatures and the peaceful animal concerning whom na- tions dispute.
 But there Is an answer to this ques- tion also. Our colonists were soundly versed in the scriptures, and scripture phrases came easily to their tongues. The word dragon" when found in the Old Testament, Is applied to large marine creatures, as in Psalms LXXIV, IS: "Thou brealsest the heads of the dragons in the waters" as well as to venemous land serpents. It was very natural that the plous settlers, on the first appearance of these strange sea monsters, sporting off that sandy point, should revert to scripture for name and call them dragons" So the point was named, and at last the region round about became known by the same suggestive appellation. It may be pleasing to Fair Haven people to know that it was named from the dragon of the Old Testament rather than from the spirit of evil who figures under that alias in the Book of Revelation.
 Thanks are due to 70" who fur nished the quotation form Lambert's History and thereby threw light upon an obscure matter, perplexing to oth- CTS besides.
 HILARY.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

litical influence can be exerted hereaf- ter to their detriment when they do their duty and they are equally aware that there is no political influence that can save them from summary and con- dign punishment if they fail to perform their duty.
 Perpetual immunity from iotlng can- not be secured. But there can be immu- nifty against extension of rioting. While George B. Swift is mayor and John J. Badenoch is chief of police federal troops will not be needed in Chicago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

CT black or deep biscuit color, Is set in- side of the row of flowers and blends softly with the loose waves of hair drawn about the forehead. The rest of the headdress does not matter much. The face curve is heightened little to reach back over the top of the head and a rose and a. knot of chiffon are set each side of the knot of hair. The whole ef- feet is merely an elaboration of the lines of the hair, and headdress seems a bet ter name for it than bonnet.
 Below the bonnet first described there is a dress that Is both novel and handsome. Its fabric is almond green surah made into fitted bodice covered with white guipure and trimmed with shawl bretelles crossing over at the waist. The balloon sleeves terminate at the elbow, and the draped belt and collar are of almond green velvet. Lace cascades trim either side of the front breadth of the godet skirt, and several bows of generous size are added.
 Linen cuffs and collars are again seen with strictly tailor.made gowns, but strictly tailor-made gowns are now rare. Dresses that are the more fasci- hating because of a pretty touch of tai Tor severity in the midst of a bewilder- ing elaboration of femininities are the usual thing now. Soft silk ties of plaid are much worn with the negllge shirt that is now accepted as correct. Dain- ty little handkerchiefs with pretty col ored borders may be carried with print dresses, but never upon any other oc- casion. The fine cambric or linen square is the only permitted sort for general use. FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
annn 0n1NnE

| Inere appears 10 De much nT1nel
 hand at the head of affairs in Chicago than there was at the time of the great
 railroad strike The new Mayor, MT
 Swift, takes quite a different attitude
 as regards rioting and rioters from the
 weak and trucking course of his pred
 ecessor, Mayor Hopkins. The latter
 only invoked the strong arm of the law
 and the military to suppress rioting
 when the demands of the law and order
 abiding people of that great city and
 the safety of the city itself, threatened
 as it was with devastation, compelled
 him to take decisive action. The city of Chicago was in imminent danger of receiving colossal damage before Mayor Hopkins could be made to do his plain and manifest duty in the case. The Times-EIerald of Chicago remarks on the position taken by Mayor Swift in reference to rioting and rioters:
 The line is distinctly to be drawn be- | tween a strike and a riot. The right to strike is one which cannot be taken away from freemen. The right vio- lently to break law does not belong to any man.
 With the merits of a strike at the Illi- nois steel works the mayor has nothing to do, and can have nothing except, should opportunity offer, to intervene as a friend between capital and labor for their common good. It appears to be true that thirty men sought an in- crease in their wages, which the com- pany refused. Instead of endeavoring to reach an agreement by arbitration the small squad of strikers attacked all the men going to the four furnaces at the north end of the works and drove them away. This was the first act of lawlessness. A man has right to re- fuse to work, but he has no right to prevent any other man from working.
 The police and persons disposed to be disorderly in connection with strikes understand perfectly we'll that Mayor Swift will not coquet with lawlessness. So well is this understood that it was not necessary to declare it. No orders at all were issued. The police did their duty. Their duty consists under all cir cumstances in simply maintaining the peace and thereby protecting life and property. They are not to be judges | between employers and employed nor partisans of any law-breakers, whether ! they represent one side or another to | any controversy.
 It is earnestly to be hoped that the | controversy between the real strikers at the Illinois steel works and their em- l ployers will be amicably adjusted. As for the rabble that has seized upon the | unfortunate contention to attempt to | scenes of violence, there is only | one way of treating it. The law must | be maintained, no matter who may suf- fer.
 The conduct of the police during the first rioting of Mayor Swift's adrninis- tration is unqualifiedIy to be commend ed. It is the only line of conduct that will be observed throughout Mayor Swift's administration. The rank and file of the force are aware that no po-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
- .
 SERIOUS.
HILARY.

Miss Oldf1irt carries her years well, doesn't she?" 'rYou must bear in mind that she has thrown nearly half of them away" y."--Indianapo1is Journal.
 Writer-I propose to set new literary movement on foot. Critic-For heavens sake set it on something else. Let's have change Tribune.
 "Doan nebbah mek fun ob serious t'ings," said Uncle Eben, ian, on de
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Tn Italy selfIdestruction Is in most cases the denouement of love drama, whereas in France, out of an average of $500 suicides year, there are not more than about 300 that can be classed as suicides of passion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

And now the Derby Transcript ap- pears as an eight page paper--a very marked improvement. The paper also recently came out in a new dress of type, all of which speaks of prosperity weIl deserved.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

The centenary of the founding of the Jews Hospital and Orphan Asylum in London was recently celebrated by the customary English dinner. The sub- scription taken up netted f1S,OOO
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

The work of General Booth, the head of the Salvation army, is assuming colossal proportions, and it is well for him that he is strilSlngly endowed with executive ability and possesses 0 clear head. One of the many new irons he has in the fire is d plan to send such an industrial colony to Canada as will astonish the world. His scheme com prehends the transportation of 10000 persons, and he is sanguine that these people will stay and prosper there.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

An international geographical con- gress will be held in London this sum mer, at which delegates are expected from every civilized country in the world.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

The City of Carlisle, England, has its sewers ventilated by their attachment to thirty tall factory chimneys, which, of course, create a strong upward araft, besides heating and destroying disease germs in the effluvia carried up.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Ei1phrates Esculapius Endymion Me- Jimsey is the name of a clerk in the recorders office at Marysville, Mo. He signs his rather euphonious name with a big -'ubber stamp. His mother was a student of oriental history and 1hythol- ogy.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Score one for Yale in the field of de- bate. Harvard's freshmen did we'll in the big intercollegiate debate at Alumni hall last night, but the Yale boys did better. It was a well fought contest, but the honors rest with old Eli this time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Emperor William is no more satis- fled with the maneuvers of army corps which have hitherto amused him. He wants, this fall. an army maneuver in which about 10000 men shall be en- gagged. The necessary orders have been issued.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

We cannot accept anonymous or return re- jected communications. In all cases the name of the writer will be required. not for pupllca- tion. but as guarante good faith.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Mrs. M. A. Jackson of Charlotte, N. c., whose husband was General Stone wall Jackson, is announced as the new editor in chief of Woman, a magazine published at Richmond, Va, Mrs. Jackson has testified to her literary ability in her 'Life and Letters of Etonewall Jackson"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Benjamin Silliman, a marble bust of whom was presented this week to the New England Society of Brooklyn, of which he was the first president, is nearly ninety years old, and is son of Gold Selleck snliman, noted lawyer of Newport, R. l., in the early part of the century; and he is nephew of the first Professor Benjamin silliman of Yale.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Interesting to brides and others is the Tact that the word honeymoon" is derived from the German, and has its significance from the fact that the Ger mans formerly drank mead, a. sweet liquid made of honey. for thirty days after the wedding.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

The poet Swinburne is fifty-eight years old and in the prime of physical condition. He is an unimpressive fig ure. He Is scarcely five feet in height, his face Is ghastly pale and his head, which is large in proportion to his body, Is covered with a thick shock of uncombed hair.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

orthodox Christians are at heart either Mohammedans or hea+hens.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11
FASHION NOTES.
A Novel Gut of Skirt.

The front view of the bonnet that is pictured below shows only two 1laring ends of velvet bow perched atop the hair. Little else shows, but often the slight framework that such bow caps is of elaborate makeup and beyond the skill of the home milliner This one Is band of jet that encircles the head, and there are large jet buckles below each loop of the bow. A bunch or two of pink rosebuds are added for trim ming.
 Little bonnets or headdresses for re- ception wear are made with row of roses curving about the face to the tips of the ears. A soft frdll of chiffon, eith-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

Dr. Stuhlmann, who is travelling in Africa, has come upon a tree whose fruit gives out a tallow-Hke fat. The tree Is one of the largest in the forests of Usambara, and the fruit Is big and heavy, measuring 8 foot in length by half foot in diameter. It is a new species of the guttiferi. The natives call 1t mkani, but the botanists name it Stearodendron Stuhlmanni.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-05-11

In the government of Kasan, in Rus sia, no fewer than 11,OS4 converted heathen, 5.69O of them women, relapsed from the orthodox faith into their orig inal idolatry last year. During the same period in the same district 12,18S Tartars, including 5,767 women, gave up the Greek church for Mohammedanism, and the religious authorities believe that the greater part of the converted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-10
F. r.. VANDERBILTS NEW fAAo1'

.r NAG p1,RcHAsED THE LANGDoN PROPERTY
BEAUTIFUL SPOT on THE HUDSON. TO BE
ELEGANTLY FITTED UP AS
SUMMER HOME.
ourcsnent was made yesterday in real
-. circles and confirmed later In the uay c'
che brokers, Mills Whitehouse 'ohuuo''''e Wv
negotiations that Frederick W. Nanoeroi,' So "
she late William II. Vanderbilt, hao pu'o""Se' Va.
,ronertv north of Poughkeepsie ~ u KNOW" do
tha Ianpdon place. The area consists Oh aoo"' 'N
s.arad acres The place IS well known anio"s
representatives Of the fashionable element VI Wv"
York life 1t is a picturesque spot al pom W.
The berkshire Hills creep along from 'ie'' ~
,nits toward the Hudson River. Inc estate H"' i"
frontage Of about one mile on the river. Ihere arc
,oesa IN the mark attached to the house IN
49, r.,ghborhood of one hundred and forty acres
Al present an old-fashioned mansion Oh 'ni''S W
more rooms, stands in a prominent Piaee ' ~
grounds This II IS understood VIII De 'ep'"0eN
by a structure OF imposing elevation anu I'm
modious dimensions. So far as known, IL Is 'he
v,urnose OF Mr. Vanderbilt TO create here Np'oa'
country house with auxilaries consisting ho' o'''
of stables but kennels and golf links. as wen do
other easy game appurtenances ,,.
A fea,ure OF the acquisition by MI vanderbilt
s the fact that the river front provides ABOUT h'y
feet Of water depth for the accommodation OF Vsi'-
snq Yachts to say nothing OF the propretoTs o""
yacht the Conqueror.
The landscape and water we" from .'e "'e
point Of ground on the premises Is saio os '"ose
who have visited it 10 be remarkably fasciha''hs'
The high hills with the inteIsecting stream sup
oily the outlines OF a magnificent massihs VI sumo
of the most interesting scenery contiguous 10 ,nr
Atlantic coast A view OF the HUDSON ioI vNe s
twenty miles nor.hward and southwark can DE hao
from the abuttng headlands. ,,,. ~, 49,. 49,,
1t is understood that Mr. Vanderbilt VIII TAKE up
s,is residence there during the coming summer AZ
thoueb he will occupy his Newport house during
july and August returning TO spend the autumn
This is already locality occupied by many
fashionable people OF New-York OF the residents
ore Governor Levi =. Morton, John Jacob Astor.
~ b Dinsmore John a. Roosevelt. James Roose-
welt ogden Mills. Archibald Rogers Ernest Tlos pg
stcn George Bliss Reginald W, Riyes; MIS- w. W.
HeIiskno HppN e e society people.
MIR Vanderbilt purchased the property IRON lie
rsncey Aston Kane and Walter Langdon Kane.
She executors OF the estate of the late Walter
danedon No figures are given.