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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
------------ THE FAMINE IN RUSSI4.

This country has a queer little war
 on hand, and it has some other trou-
 bles, but it is fortunately not afflicted
 with deficiency of food, as several
 other countries are. The Russian gov- ernment has issued a statement con- corning the distress in the interior of that country. According to published reports, famine or something like it ex- ists in nineteen large provinces, sixteen
 of which suffered from the terrible fam inc of 1891. The reserve stores of grain in many places have been exhausted, the peasants have been reduced to the verge of starvation, and "hunger-ty
 phus' has begun to appear among them. The distribution of money and wheat from the central and local sus-
 tenance funds and stores is rendered difficult and slow by red-tapeism. At | the beginning Of the winter the Minis ter of the Interior authorized the dis tribution of twenty-seven pounds of | flour per head per month among the women and children and aged peasants
 unfit for work, but the bodied un- | able to find work appear to have been i left out of account. The peasantry, | who had not recovered from the famine | of 1891, were confronted last year by | the comparative failure of the harvest l in the black soil region and the total | failure of the grass crop. For months | past they have had nothing on which | to feed their horses and cattle The | government declares in it's official | statement that these reports are exag-
 gerated, but goes on to say that some | of the facts published in the press are
 only the ordinary appearances of pow | erty and want to be met with in the
 existing conditions of life among the
 agricultural as well as other classes of
 the population.' Public subscriptions
 for the relief of the peasantry are now being collected throughout Russia by
 the Red Cross Society on the recom-
 mendation of the Minister of the In- terior, who thus practically admits the | need of prompt succor and the inability
 or unwillingness of the government to | provide for it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

Then the Emperor received the Prince and his entire staff in the great audi ence hall. The Emperor shook hands with the Prince; the latter then pre- sented the numerous fine German por- celain vases sent as a gift by Emperor William. After a short conversation, the Emperor moved toward the door, where the marines had been stationed; he was somewhat surprised at the roll of the drum with which he was greet ed. The Prince and his staff then left the Emperor and traversed the lake near the Summer Palace in electric and steam launches, Prince Ching pointing out the objects of interest, in the way of fine bronzes and other works of art. The Emperor returned the Princes call, and gave him 8 number of fine pres- ents, vases, and a fan painted by the Dowager Empress herself. Prince Henry then led the Emperor, accom- panied only by the interpreter into the neighboring rooms and spent consider able time with him there in conversa- tion,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
WAR EXPENSES.

The cost of our little trouble with
 Spain is beginning to stick out rather
 conspicuously. The war began six
 weeks ago. We were so unprepared
 that many things that warlike nations
 keep fin stock' had to be bought by
 this nation, and we haven't got all that
 is needed yet. Up to date the war has
 cost about $425, Oc0 and it is calcu-
 lated that the cost up to July 1 will be
 about s5Oo,OOo,ooo.
 This is much money. But those who fight must pay. It is plain that the
 money has been spent with due regard to economy and value, and some of the mistakes made in money matters dur ing the early part of the civil war have been avoided. It is consoling to re- member that whatever the war costs
 will not be lost, but only gone before. We shall meet it again when we settle
 with Spain by keeping the Philippines or Cuba, or both. It will be a good in vestment. And even if we were not
 going to get it back it would be worth twice the money to have the North and South united as they are to-day and the people so proud of the flag and so
 ready to follow it to victory or death. It is worth great deal to find out that we are not hopelessly commercial" The cost of the war needn't disturb anybody. While Spain is writhing in
 hopeless and exasperating poverty this country hasn't begun to use it's credit.
 It can get all the money it wants. We didn't want to fight, but, by jingo, now we must,
 We've got the men, we've got the ships, and we've also got the dust.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
ROLLING.

Bob-SaW Tom and his Wife out wheeling yesterday. Will-Tandem? Bob-No; perambulator.-Tit- Bits.
 Vivacious Thinking-"Do you SUD- pose his grace the duke thinks of mar rying?" "Oh, I fancy he has his man attend to all that" "--Detroit Journal. He-When did she begin to fear that he married her for her money? She We'll, believe her suspicious were first aroused when she had to fee the min- ister.-Brooklyn Life.
 MT. Jenkins, I've got an uncle, a brother and two cousins in this war" Il see; you're fixing to get off to a baseball game every time we hear ru- mors of a battle."-Chicago Record.
 Could you suggest some suitable badge for our Don't Worry club?" asked the typewriter boarder.
 How would a pine knot do?" asked the Cheerful Idiot-Indianapoli Jour- nal.
 T wonder what has become of Cox ey's army? Why isn't it taking part in this war;"
 "I understand that the members re-
 
 body and so preserve their identity.''-- Chicago News.
 Thoughtful to the Last-'Didn't your absconding cashier leave you any mes sage?"
 Yes; he left a line in the cash box transferring to me his paid-up member ship in a don't worry club" ."-Chicago Record.
 The woman who had just moved in The first thing we want to do is to tear down those old curtains those old peo- pie have left.
 Her husband--It seems you have no reverence for the shades of the depart ed.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
 Our nation,' the orator rehearsed before the mirror, went forth with bread in one hand and the sword in the other"
 Isn't that just like man?'' his wife interrupted him to ask; "a woman would have taken a breadknife. ''--In- dianapolis Journal.
 Tt is said that Manila has the larg- est cigar factory in the world.'
 ''Is that so? Then that makes two of the largest things in the world that Manila has" Whats the other?' "The largest submarine fleet of war hips.''-Chicago News.
 Clotilde-He only married her fer her bicycle. He wanted it ter learn ter ride on. After marriage he found out dat her bicycle suit wuz only bluff, and she never had wheel in her life. Madeline-Ah, wo't a warnin' dat is never ter love anybody fer anything except love.--Judge.
 T will give you your breakfast if you will split that wood behind the house. Madam, I am sorry, very sorry. would split that wood but for one thing. I am a conscientious opposer of the destruction of forests, and I can't lend my aid in any form to the encour- agement of mighty evil, Sorry ma'am; good day. "--Cleveland Plain- Dealer
 Still in the Game-One of the boys stood in the front door crying. What's the matter?" inquired his former play mate in the yard. Wont your mother let you play fighting the Spanish any more?' "No. She says my brother and I must study our lessons" well that's all right. You needn't get out of the game on that account You can be board of strategy. Washing Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
NEW HAVEN MORNING JUNE

The title lieutenant is borrowed di- rectly from the French, and is meant as a placeholder, or one who took the place of the Captain when absent In former days there were no cadets, but volunteers, but with the gradual ad- vance of pollteness the term cadet was appropriated from the French.
 "Boatswain" is derived from the Sax on "swein," a servant. The term quar- termaster, as used in both army and navy, appears to be confusing and anomalous. In the army it is the title of commissioned officer who performs important and responsible duties. In the navy he is simply warrant officer, directing subordinate duties. In old ships and in olden times his position was more important one, so much so that he was considered to be the fourth part of the master-hence the term quartermaster.
 The chips cook was once great man and there are instances on record of his being promoted for efficient prepara- tion of food. The ships steward was originally the caterer
 The terms larboard and starboard
 
 and "quella boardo," which by rapid delivery became starboard and lar- board, but owing to the strong similar ity of sound they were changed into starboard and port Gatin porto, to carry), the use of the terms in the orig inal form having been the cause of many acidents.
 Gangway has been handed down from the days of the ancient galley of the Phoenicians. Carthaginians, and Ro- mans, it having been board which ran along the whole length, serving as a passage for the rowers to and from their seats. It was also used as rest ing place for the mast and sail when not in use.
 The cockpit, in the lowest part of the vessel belowwater, used during an &C., tion for the treatment of the wounded, is derived from the old days of the English sport of cock fighting but this has been modernized, and is now known as the "flats''-why, no one can ex- plain.
 Lubber is from the Dutch, meaning a lazy, cowardly fellow.
 Anchor comes from the Latin "an- chora," or "ancora," which up to 500 B. c. consisted simply of a large stone with a hole through it.
 The peculiarity of so many portions of a ships rigging bearing names de- rived from the trappings of a horse can only be accounted for from the fact | that the early warships were manned by soldiers as well as sailors, the natu- ral consequences being that they, the l soldiers, adapted some of their terms to meet their fancy. Among the vari- ous ropes, etc., will be found brides, whips, bits, stirrups, and the like. | The old and well known sea term | grog was originated as a term of deris- l ion and disgust when Admiral Vernon l in 1745 introduced the wise innovation l of, making his crew drink their spirit | ration diluted with water instead ot neat, as they had hitherto done. The sailors did not like the watery business and in revenge nicknamed the Admira "Old Grog'' and his diluted mixture as grog, from the fact that he generally wore an overcoat of a color then knowr as grogram gray-From the Detroi | Free Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
SOME SEA TERMS.
The Origin of Some of the Words Used
 on Shipboard.

The Origin of Some of the Words Used
 on Shipboard.
 In the early days of English organ ization, vessels of war had double crews, military one for fighting pur- poses and another of marines for navi- gating duties. In consequence, large number of English sea terms have 8 military origin.
 At that time the rank of Admiral was unknown, and the chief officer of the squadron was called a constable, or justice. The term Admiral now used is derived from the Arabic amir or "emir," a commander Gas in "Amiral- Bahr," commander of the seal. The early English form was 'Amirap and is still preserved as such by the French.
 The title Captain is not naval but a military one. Originally the real Cap tain of the ship was a master" A military officer was placed on board, though he knew nothing of nautical matters. Gradually his importance in creased, while that of the master dim finished approximately, till at the pres ent day the masters office is becoming obsolete. Commodore comes from the "Comendador."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

signs of lassitude and a lack of spirit tions, though in minor and slower de- gree, were apparent in the regiments restricted to malt liquors, whereas the men who had been kept from every kind of stimulant increased in staying power, alertness and vigor every day.
 As a result of these experiments the English troops now in service through out the Soudan or in other tropical re- gions are prohibited from keeping so much as a drop of stimulant in camp, save for hospital use. Wine, beer and other forms of liquor have been barred from the officers mess table, and from the commanding general down to the humblest private liquid refreshments have been restricted to tea and oatmeal water. Thanks to this total abstinence the men have been able to make forced marches across the burning desert with less loss and sickness than ever before mas attended the tropical campaigns, and the difference Is so marked and appreciable that it has become mat ter of common observation.
 The results of these experiments seem to be well worth the attention of the military authorities of this coun- try, who are about to send soldiers into yellow fever region. It is believed that the use of alcoholic beverages renders the human system peculiarly susceptible to the attack of yellow fever.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
ALCOHOL JN VAR.

The experiments that have been made in the British army to ascertain the relative effects of alcohol and total abstinence upon the physical endur- ance and staying qualities of the troops have had results that will great ly encourage the advocates of total ab- stinence. These experiments were con- ducted during the annual maneuvers of the armies and during the petty wars, one of which England manages nearly always to have on hand. One regiment would be deprived of every drop of stimulant, while another be- longing to the same brigade would be allowed to purchase as usual it's malt liquors at the canteen, and a third, probably Highland corps, would re- ceive sailors ration of grog in the form of whisky. In each instance the experiment went to show that. whereas at first the corps which had received an allowance of grog surpassed the others in dash and in impetuosity of attack, yet that after the third or fourth day its members began to show notable
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations, Wants. Rents. and other small advertisements, One Cent Word each tn- sertion. Five Cents a Word for full week tseven timesl.
 N Display advertisements per inch, one IT. eeFtion, S1.20; each subsequent insertion. 4o reRtsi one week, $3.20; one month. SID i; one year, $40
 Obituary Notices. in prose or verse. 15 cents per line. Notices of Births. Mar Eiages. Deaths and Funerals. 30 cents each Local Notices 15 cents per line. OVID immediate business (all matter to be tinobiectionable>. and their contracts do not trcl"dr Wants. To Let. For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
FASHION NOTES.
Where Substitutes Are Safe Helps.

Morning and house gowns of the sort some gauzy fabric are more nearly within the means of ordinary folk than they have been in the past. Formerly there could be little hope of the dress being a success if it was not lined with silk. Now there are substitutes that are low in price, quite as artistic in coloring as the silk and close enough as limitations to be satisfactory to r7ost of us. The one sketched herewj .as
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
Gitu Advertisements.
NOTICE TO ooNrRACToRs.

MACADAM PAVING,
 Sealed proposals for constructing Mae- adam pavement on Litchfield turnpike, Woodbridge, from the city northerly, will be received by the undersigned at the base ment of the Congrega tional Church, Wood bridge, Conn.,, until three o'clock D. m. Thursday, June 9th, 1898
 Information concerning plans and specifi- cations, etc., can be obtained at the office of the Engineer, A. B. Hili, No. S2 Church street, New Haven, Conn Amount of bond required on proposal. S1,000.00.
 All proposals must be on the blanks fur nished, and must be properly filled out. The right to reject any or all bids is re- served. R0LIN c. NEWTON,
 ALBERT L. SHERRY,
 ROBERT PAYNE, Dy2o cod St Selectmen-
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DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, 15 CENTS A WEEK, 50 GENTS A MONTH, s3 FOR SIX MONTHS, SC YEAR. THE SAME TERMS BY NAH.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

! An Alabama man who is described as of modest, retiring dispostion," was recently tormented by several friends, who characterized him as a 4.coward." Thereupon he shot four of them to death. Wonder how many he would have slain had he not been mod est and retiring.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

Japan isn't afraid to try experiments. The proposition is now under consid- eration for extending the suffrage so as to increase the number of voters five times over.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

The visit of Prince Henry of Prussia to the Emperor and Dowager Empress of China in the Summer Palace is thus described by a German newspaper: The Prince and his staff rode out early in the morning on horseback, accom- panied by a small escort of marines, also on horseback; another corps of marines followed on foot. On their ar rival at the palace the Prince and his staff changed their clothes, and partook of cold refreshments that were offered them. The Prince then, in the com pany of the German Ambassador and the interpreter, paid a visit to the Elm press Dowager. She seemed quite at ease and asked numerous questions.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL, Issued Thursdays, One Dollar il Year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

Sir William Crookes has tested Dr. Stephen Emmens' method of deriving gold from silver, under the doctors own directions, and declares that it is an utter failure. He assayed a great many Mexican dollars before he could find two that were free from gold. 100 hours and no gold appeared.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

THE NPUBLIsHING co.
 OFFICE 400 STATE STREET
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

of watermelon pink silk, but for 'silk'' read ''substitute,' if that suits your purse better. Over the silk in this gown white batiste was gathered at neck and waist. The trimming consist ed of tablier of white Valenciennes lace slightly bloused at the waist and bordered at each side with a wide Va lenciennes frill. This also gave the epauIettes. In back the batiste was arranged in a big watteau pIeat, and pink satin furnished belt and collar
 How did we ever get along without combs for the hair? The pompadour comb is now being used just above the coil, pushed well back to draw the hair close on top. The effect is classic, especially when the hair below is ar-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

An international gathering of gypsies in Milwaukee has called attention to the fact that some gypsies are much like other people. Many of them have abandoned the nomadic life for rooted occupations, abandoning also the fam tastic or negligent apparel of the Ro- many and appearing at the Milwaukee gathering in the plain garb of the we'll to-do citizen. Among those present was the owner of a prosperous bottling establishment in an Iowa city, this be- ing his first trip from home in years; a blacksmith from Houston; "a man in the diplomatic service of an adjacent country" as a local paper described him; and several wealthy Romanys from various parts of this country and from Canada. Many of them went to Milwaukee on railroad trains, some even enjoying the luxury of the par lor-cars; but then, as one of the gypsy women put it, parlor-car is only a wagon on wheels.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

s Lighting the pyramids of Egypt with electricity and the installation of 25,- 900 horse power plant, to cost some $40O000, is a plan now under considera-
 tion by the British government and an American company is reported as Iike- ly to receive the contract. As out
 lined, the plan includes the generation of electric power at the Assouan falls, on the Nile river, and its transmission a distance of 100 miles through the cot ton growing districts, where, it is be- lieved, the cheap power will permit the building of cotton factories. It is plan ned to use the power to illuminate the interior corridors of the pyramids and also operate pumping machinery for ir- rigating large areas of desert along the Nile.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

Two ministers, according to the Celeveland Plain Dealer, were discuss ing the attendance of their parishion- CTS at worship. One was bemoaning the indifference of the people to the church, complaining bitterly of lack of attendance. It mattered not how we'll the sermons were delivered; the people still declined to attend. T venture to state said one, Eff were to advertise that two donkeys would perform in my pulpit next Sunday evening the church would be crowded" "Yes,'' replied the other, effectively, two would be bet ter than one.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-06-03

The Naval Annual in it's recent is- sue shows that the Russian navy has at present 2s,900 officers and men in the Baltic fleet, 11,6o0 officers and men in the Black sea fleet, besides flotilla in the Caspian sea and a Pacific squad ron. Still Russia does not outclass the United States in naval strength. The Naval Annual insists that in point of effectiveness the Russian, the German and the American navies are on about the same level.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-14
RRIEF RIVER ITEMS.

The MonOngahela river packets Will
be running again this week
Major Charles +. Powell, United
States engineer for the local district,
is sending out circular letters to those
interested in establishing a slack
water system on the Allegheny river
between Tarentum and OH City. The
letter asks for reliable estimates Of
the tonnage that would probably seel,
river transportation if the slackwater
system were to be extended. The
stretch between Pittsburg and Taren-
tum has been provided fer already.
Yesterday WAS one of the busiest
Sundays on the wharf in long time.
The deck hands on the steamer Vir-
ginia are a clever set of fellows While
taking on freight at the wharfboat
yesterday afternoon their songs emit
tied, Lay it Down Easy Pick il
Up Light" etc. afforded an interest
ing entertainment to the crowd oI
spectators.
The present stage viii cause some
inconvenience among shippers On the
landing. especially at the upper end.
Tomorrow will be a busy day, as six
packets arrive and depart.
In the opinion of all riyermen pack
ct business is Just as good to-day as
II ever was and would be much better
than formerly could a navigable stage
be maintained throughout the year.