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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-17

as it is among the peaks of the mighty Himalayas. The people who attend the market of Giya Nina are mostly dwell- CTS on the Indian side of the great mountain range. The traders from that direction have usually Thibetan part ners. The market is largely attended and very busy; white tents to the num- Der of a hundred and fifty or more may be seen spread out in the ravine, and crowd of five or six hundred peo- pie often collect to barter, for money is practically unknown. .... ...
 To what extent the avoidance of reg ular ablutions may be. matter of ne- |cessity or otherwise Kawaguchi would rather not express a decided opinion, for he acknowledges that a keen wind blows every day from the southward from eleven in the morning until eleven at night, and it may be that in the very depth of winter the cold in these elevated regions may, perhaps, be bet ter endured by those persons who do not wash. He explains, moreover, that the men ordinarily aroint their faces with butter instead of washing them, and that the combination of the butter with the natural secretions of the skin gives to the countenance a lustrous black polish.- Gazette.
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cHRIsTIAN1A DESCRIBED.

At the head of a beautiful ford ex- tending from the Skager Rack north ward for distance of seventy miles King Harald Haardraade (the severe ruler founded the city of Oslo about the year 1O50. The city had royal residence, a bishops palace, convents and other ecclesiastical ediflces, among them St. Edwards church, one of the five famous cathedrals established in Norway after the introduction of Chris tianity. Toward the close of mediaeval ages. Oslo was, in fact, the capital city of Norway and second in size only to Bergen. In the thirteenth century the building of Aggershus castle was begun on a neighboring promontory, where, during the Calmar union (1397- 1525) the central government of the three Scandinavian kingdoms was for 3 time established. Connflagrations and the ravages of war, however, crip- pied the city and. after great fire, August F, 1924, it was decided to rebuild it at a place nearer the walls of Agger- shus castle, where, September 2s, 1924, the city of Christiania was founded by King Christian ".
 The new city made comparatively slow progress till the year 1874, when it was chosen the capital of regenerated Norway. Since that time 1t has rapidly grown in extent and importance. The ancient city of Oslo, since rebuilt. has been incorporated with the new, and now forms one of its suburbs; long and wide streets have been built, and beautiful parks laid out. #
 The city has a large commercial fleet, shipyards, machine shops, dry docks, factories, banks and insurance offices; has electric trans and electric streets lamps and is the centre of all the prinei- pal railroads of the country. Its pre- sent poulation is about 250o0O, and it seems destined to become the most pop- ular city in the north.
 Christiana has a profusion of monu- mental buildings, both of public and of a private character The royal palace, situated in a beautiful park on an eminence in the western part of the city, commands a magnificent view of the famous Carl Johan Avenue. In the storthing building (capitol or house of Norwegian Parliament) is Wergeland's 8 celebrated picture of the constituent convention at Eidsvold, IA, painting which bears striking resemblance, both in it's subject and appearance, to Trumbull's Declaration of Inde- pendence." The university also situ- ated on Carl Johan Avenue, was found- ed by King Frederick VT. in 1S1l; it occupies three extensive buildings, has a library of about sOo,ooo volumes, and an ethnographic collection numbering about 10000 objects, while g staff of six- ty-three professors is attached to the institution. Tn addition to the univer- sity there is a national observatory. a military academy, and high school, and quite 9 number of colleges, both technt- cal, commercial, classical and modern
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-17
A HAPPY THOUGHT

And Word to the Wise is Sufficient.
 Who has not heard of the Soris shoe which A. B. Greenwood sells in New Haven at his Sorosis shoe parlors to the great delight of all who are fortunate enough to wear the aforesaid Sorosis shoe. From Greenland's icy mountains to Aries sunny plain. from Alaska to the Guls on Mexico, and even as far down as that stirring little isthmus call ed Panama and even further down in Brazil and Chilli, etc, to say nothing of France. England. Germany and other parts of Europe. the Sorosis shoe has penetrated bringing good cheer and abolishing corns, bunions, and other ills begotten of a poor fitting shoe. The praises os the Sorosis shoe have been sung near and far, and it's merits are established; so just now what we want to say to all Is that as Christmas is near at hand the Sorosis shoes and slippers, which are in all styles, sizes and feathers. make most desirable Christmas gift that lovely woman can desire. The Sorosis people have ar ranged a certificate plan by which the difficulty of choosing shoe for another vanishes. All you need to do is to buy a certificate at Greenwood's. send it to the object of your regard or adoration, and she can do the rest, as the certifl- cate is good In any store in the country where sorosis shoes or slippers are sold
 Call at MT. Greenwood's, learn all about this happy scheme. which enables you to make some one happy with a Christi mas gift worth having. The Sorosis is said to it any foot that walks the earth,
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IT sTUMPs JAIL KEEPERS.
Mystery About the Way the Convicts
 Get the News.


 How prisoners communicate with one another is one of the mysteries of the state prisons. Here is an incident that occurred at Dannernora illustrative of the sort of thing which sometimes stumps the prison officials.
 Warden Deyo was appointed the head of the big jail in the Adirondacks something less than year ago. The place had been vacant for awhile, and, of course, there had been a good deal of interest at Danenmora in the iden- tity of the new warden.
 MT. Deyo got his appointment in AL bany, and within an hour after it was made every convict at Dannemora knew about it. This seems impossible, but MT. Deyo himself is authority for the absolute truth of the story.
 The way the keepers first learned that the convicts had this news is in teresting. Even in an institution of iron discipline, like Clinton prison, there are certain old convicts who have been in for so many years years that they are to the jail what trusties are to a city prison, like the Tombs. One of these trusties said to a keeper:
 'Is the new warden hard man?"
 Now, the keep to whom this was ad- dressed hadn't even heard of MT. Deyo's appointment. He was surprised, and asked what the convict meant.
 "Why," said the old man, 'Mr. Deyo is the new warden. He was appointed today"
 It didn't take the keeper long to find out that what he had just heard as news was known then, and had been for some little time, to every one of the 2,00O prisoners in the jail. It was only a short time before this conver- sation that the news had reached the jail, and how it got into the shops and work yards no one knows. But it did travel like lightning.
 When MT. Deyo arrived at the jail to take charge, the, convicts knew that he had come, although the railroad station
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WILL NOT ACCEPT OFFER.

Attorney Clifford Stoddard. who is representing the interests of the Amer ican Lighting company in this city, re- ceived a letter from that company late yesterday afternoon.
 The letter stated that if the city would give the company a contract for three years for at least 225 naphtha lights they would accept the contract, otherwise they would not consider it.
 As the lighting committee has already cut the number of lights down from 225 to 150, this lets the Americana company out of it and the contract will now probably be awarded to the New Haven company, who has already been award ed the gas contract. The letter was turned over to Mayor Studley, and he will probably act on it to-day.
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LIST OF PATENTS

Issued from the United States Patent Office, Tuesday, December 15, 1903, for the state of Connecticut, furnished us from the office of Seymour & Earle, so- licitor of patents, S6S Chapel street, New Haven, Conn:
 S. M. Barnard, Forestville, cattle stanchion. .E...
 T. Beecher, assignor of one-half to G. Rotman, New Haven, lap-ring trace loop. +...
 w. H. Bristol and B. H. Bristol, Nau- gatuck, assignors to Bristol company, Waterbury, thermostatic apparatus.
 w. U. Chapin, Collinsyille, tobacco stick. . +.. ."
 D. J. Cummings, New Haven, breast link for double harness.
 '. M. Greist, New Haven, sewing ma- chine presser foot-holder; three pa tents. @ ... r.,
 U. c. Hall, Wallingford, food chopper.
 H. J. Ford, assignor to Acme Oil En- zine company, Bridgeport, explosive engine.
 I. H. Spencer, Hartford, pressure reg ulator. ~ .
 A. w. Stanley, assignor to Stanley Rule and Level company, New Britain, scale. a..<
 A. w. Steiger, Bridgeport, assignor to Yost Writing Machine company, Ilion, N Y., typeWriting machine.
 J. Tothan1, deceased; E, Totham and 10. F. Merwin, executors, assignors to Peck Brothers & O., New Haven, fau- cet. .Y
 F. H. Turner, Hartford, vehicle wheel
 L.. Weaver, assignor to Fowler Nail company, Seymour automatic machine for finishing horseshoe nails.
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THE DEFECTIVE FLuE.

] The busy season of the defective f1ue'' is here, and that prolific instru- ment of evil appears to have as many engagements as usual. Undoubtedly, fires which originate otherwise are somestimes attributed to defective f1ues, because that is the easiest way to ac- count for them without a troublesome investigation; just as the drowning of a good swimmer is commonly explained as "a case of cramps" though it may have been due to. apoplexy or heart disease. But the fact remains that the defective fiues causes an irnmmense ag- gregate loss of life and property.
 It almost always testifies moreover. to the carelessness or incompetence of its builder. Yet how seldom is any att tempt made to fix the responsibility for the consequences of such slovenly work. The man runs little risk of punishment or even of detection who is willing to toss handful of plaster into a gap in a chimney, instead of closing it securely
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besides numerous intermediate and free public schools
 Of playhouses may be mentioned the beautiful national theater, erected in 1899 whose manager, Bjorn Bjornson, is son of the famous poet and politician, Bornst jerne Bjornson; it is situated in a charming public garden known as the students groven Of other institutions of art the galleries of sculpture and Of paintings, containing exceedingly valu- able collections, also deserve more than a passing notice.
 Quite a number of statues decorate the publice square and gardens. In front of the royal palace is Brynjulf Bergslien's equestrian statue of Carl Johan, the founder of the Bernadotte dynasty; in front of the university is a monument to the late Professor Schwei- gaard, in other parts of the city are statues of Christian ", the founder of Christiania; Henrik Wergeland, the poet; Pondenskjold, the famous naval hero; Henrik Ibsen, the dramatist; Bjornst jerne Bjornson, and others,
 Christiania is we'll provided with houses of worship, both ancient and modern, the GaInie Aker's church, in Oslo, which dates from the eleventh century, being perhaps the most re- markable There are also a number of charitable institutions and hospitals, the national inflrmary being the most important.
 Beautiful as are the surroundings of Christiania on summers day when everything is clad in sunlight and the fresh green of the undulating valley ir beauty vies with the blue sky. when the coolness of sylvan retreats and the. breeze on the ford are equally genial, the winter with its glittering snow and ice has charms scarcely less alluring. Then old and young of both sexes roam over the slopes on their ski or go skat- ing or sleigh riding.
 Frequently the handsome 'skaner' or sleighs, forming long caravans, may be seen on winter night returning to the city from an excursion, the bells jingling, the occupants of the sleighs. checks aglow, merrily chatting, while the horses breath in visible in the fros- ty air. But the tender vows and fond caresses exchanged on such a 'tkaner- part'' or sleighride only the discreet moon or the stars may have witnessed. Lars Lea in the Chicago News.
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THROUGH UNKNowN TIBET.


 Kawaguehi Kei-Kai the daring Jap anese priest, whose eighteen months stay in the heart of Tibet has already been the subject of comment in the English press, has given detailed &C., counts of his visit to Japanese papers, and we are indebted to the Hong Kong Telegraph for translation of these.
 The Japanese priest penetrated to Lhassa, and entered the University of Sera, five miles distant from the Tib- etan capital, intending to graduate there. Altogether, he remained year and half at Sera, until his real status was discovered and he had to seek safe- ty in instant flight.
 Kawaguchi Kei-Kai was equipped for his undertaking in way that unquess tionably heightened materially his chances of success. His Knowledge of Chinese literature and Buddhist lore helped him to pass as travelling monk visiting Tibet from the Middle King dom, while his acquaintance with the Tibetan tongue enabled him to dispense with the service of an interpreter.
 Kawaguchf had heard of the custom prevailing in Tibet which he neatly de- scribes as many husbands-one wife" and therefore was not surprised to find it was pretty general, it being almost exceptional, he says, to meet with in- stances of monogamy. In the tent in which he was hospitably received in the Kyanchu district, shortly after crossing the Tibetan frontier, however. he discovered that the position was re- versed, and that there were three wives to one husband. This polygamous Tib- etan was fifty years of age, and the first wife was forty-seven or forty-eight, the second wife was about thirty-five, and the third was young woman of twen- ty-four. Kawaguchi's observations led him to think that polygamy was some what rare, however, and possibly for the reason that only rich men could af- ford to maintain comparatively large establishment. On the contrary, it was usual to find two or three husbands, commonly brothers, to one wife, Tibet being sterile land and the inhabitants thereof mostly poor. Marriage rela- tionships under the Tibetan system are governed mainly by considerations of expense.
 Before he left the vicinity of the two great lages, Manasarowa and Ravan- hrad-out of one of which flows the Sutlej, and out of the other, to all in tents and purposes. the Brahama- putra-Kawaguchi visited the "hot springs of the five colors," which lie a little to the northwest, close to the base of Mount Kailasa. The deposits around these springs are of all tints-blue, red, yellow, purple, and green-and the landscape, with the strong sunlight pro- ducing rainbow-like effects, is enchant- ing in the extreme. The large river Ranchien Kanbapu rises hereabouts and flows to the westward; this Kawaguchi takes to be a tributary of the Stulej. On the river bank is venerable Bud- dhist temple, standing in a position of great natural beauty, truly appropri- ate setting, as the narrator reminds us, for such a gem ~.:5 *. ""
 On August F Kawag guchi arrived in the market town of Giwa- Ninna, which is place so situated that it enjoys but two months of summer, viz, from July l5 to September Is. Then only is it &C., cessible to travellers, perched high up
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AN AFTERNOON TEA.

Mrs. Day and Miss Hotchkiss Enter
 tained Yesterday.
 The tea. given by Mrs. George D. Day and Miss Sarah G. Hotchkiss yesterday afternoon at 125 College street was a. brilliant affair. Three hunedrd and fif- ty callers were entertained. Assisting in receiving were Mrs. Williston Walk CT, Mrs. Frank Porter, Mrs. Bacon, Miss Betts, Mrs. Henry English, Mrs. George Martin, Mrs. Benjamin Bacon, Mrs. Bruce Tenn, Mrs. Walter Whitcomb, Mrs. Henry Sargent, Miss G. R. Loris, Miss D. English, Miss Mary Bristol, Misses Clara and Elizabeth Seymour, Miss Margaret Fitch, Miss Dorothy Bacon and Miss Rhoda Sargent. The young ladies were charming in their lovely gowns. The house was exquisite ly decorated, There were chrysanthe- mums, white roses and palms in the drawing rooms, and pink roses and pink carnations in the library. Tn the dining room were red carnations, candelabra and red candles. holly trimmings and Christmas bells told of the cheer with in. < x t". ~r
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Handkeychiefs.

The Front special table will be glven over to a sale of embroid red and lace edged H'dk'fs Saturday st 25cts Each.
 It's a great new lot so freshly over from St Gaul thaf you can lmost smell the sea air in 'em.
 And if they aren't pretty, fhen this store noted for it's raste in H'dk'fs doesn't know Handkerchief daintiness and H'dkerchief values..
 We'll box a dollars worth in a pretty French box.
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PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
ITEMSOFINTEREST co NOERNING
 NEW HAVEN PEOPLE

And other PeOpas Known In This City
 -InterestinG sOclal tGvenss Here anu Elsewhere.
 The young lady members of the Theta Epsilon club held delightful whist party at the home of the Misses Wes- cott in West Haven on Tuesday even ing.
 MT. and Mrs. John B. Ruff, of 322 George street, are being congratulated on fine baby boy.
 This afternoon will be the second "at home" day of MT. and Mrs. Harry Bow man, of Campbell avenue, West Haven. They will be at home both afternoon and evening.
 John Anderson, of Silver street, whose leg and ribs were broken at the coal pockets of the Consolidated road We'd nesday, is reported at the New Haven hospital as being comfortable.
 Miss Augusta Hoffmeister and c. F.. Gutbrod are receiving the hearty con- gratulations on their betrothal Miss Hoffmeister is daughter of Herman Hoffmeister, of 86S Grand avenue. Mir. Gutbrod resides at 1S4 Lombard street and is with the Anthony & Scovill com pany on Day street.
 Miss A. M. Gilbert of S22 George street, left yesterday for a visit to Southington.
 MT. and Mrs. Elliot F. Danforth, of New York city, are spending two days here, stopping at the New Haven house. MT. Danforth is the prominent New York politician. ...-s .....
 An informal reception was given to Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Lent at the First Baptist church, corner of Law renee and Foster streets, last evening. An interesting programme of music was given. .+s @ .-..... ..:. .-
 The first of George H. Boardman's s piano recitals will be given on Satur- day evening at the Young Mems Chris tian association. MT. Boardman's re- citals are always musical events of the season. He is one of New Ravens best known pianists and at this concert on Saturday evening there will be large attendance. .. ss9
 Merton H. Lyon, clerk at S. w. Hurl- burt's, lo74 Chapel street, is the proud father of twins. * ..Q....
 MT. and Mrs. James Jones, of West Haven, will entertain the Thursday Evening Whist club at their home this evening. ~ g
 Mrs. Israel Kelsey, of West Haven, will give heart party Saturday after noon at her home on Center street.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the West Haven Congregational church gave an entertainment in the parlor of the church last evening. There was fine attendance. s
 Miss Rubie Munson, of West Haven, is on the sick list. t-.s ..
 The Idle Hour Whist club of West Haven met last evening with MT. and Mrs. H. M. Adams.
 An entertainment was given by the Signal corps of Company F, Boys bri- gade.. at Plymouth church last even ing.
 The dramatic entertainment given at the Young Women's Christian associ- ation on Chapel street last night was a great success. z@
 Mrs. w. J. Nickels, of George street, will entertain the Lotus club this after noon.
 Mrs. Emily Foster of 9S Broadway has gone to Ormond, Fla, by way of Savannah. She, will spend the winter there with Meriden friends, who have a winter home in Ormond,
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Starin's New Haven Line.
Daily Except Saturday.

Daily EXcept Saturday,.
 Steamer John H. Starin (capt. McAllisS terl leaves New Haven from Starin's Pier. foot of Brown Street, at 10:15. b, nl., Sun days, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steamer Glen Island Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Steamers leave Pier B. North River, N. Y. at g p. m. daily except Sat urday). Fare 75 cents. Excursion tickets SIPS. Staterooms. $100 Tickets and state. rooms for sale at ]. B. Judson's, S67 Chapel st., Peck & Bishops, 703 Chapel st. Free stage leaves depot on arrival of Hartford every half hour, commencing S.30 D. m. Through freight rates given and bills of lad ing issued to points west, south and south west. Order your freight via Starin Line.
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Waste Baskets

75ets, St.25 Worth sf. 50 to B. .. ....... We weren't half enthusiastic enough over those charminp imported B lskets that we first told you of on Monday.
 Those that came took more than one. Colorings are no end pretty and the shapes nov .el and graceful. There would nt have been one left if we had succeeded in making more p O. pie see in print how pretty they are and what good values they represent. '
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Blanket Robes.

- s 20, S. s6 50, e7.5O to el2. 50
 We're selling them so fast--- these soft. downy, handsome Lounging Rohes---that we're b ginninr to think that half the men in N w Haven are being robed for Christras.
 Or is if, as many of our GUS toners say, that ours are 8 imm easurablY better in quality and handsomerin co'oring than other stores collection that we're getting the bulk of the Blth, Lounging Robe business.