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The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24


H - all peoples, however they
may have differed as to the
years length or the date upon which
the new year should begin, have uni
led in this, that it should be properly
celebrated From time immemorial
as well artists, sculptors, poets and
especially those versatile fellows, the
almanac makers, have with one ac-
cord personifed the outgoing year as
gray bearded veteran quite ready
to be gathered to his fathers, while
the New Year, a robustious, curly
pated cherub. advances gayly to take
his place. Notwithstanding the great
English poet laureate sings:
Toll we the church bell sad and slow.
And tread softly and speak low.
For the old year lies a-dying,
the "tolling" is quickly drowned in
the merry chimes that welcome the
new incumbent. lie roi est MORT
Vive lie roi.
The advent of the new year has al
ways been a time of rejoicing, not
alone with the Greeks and Romans.
but with the nations still older. Va
ried were the ways in which the festi-
val was kept, but in this they were all
lagreed, that a time of new life had
Acome, that old quarrels must be for
given, old debts cancelled and every
thing possible should be done to
create feeling of good will toward
men,"
AS New Years is celebrated its i'm
= portation> has reached us through
France, which was in turn indebted
In -
the most important day of the year in
the way of friendly meetings and APP
Apintments and social and family re-
Pions. The typical Frenchman on
is day always dimes at home with
parents, if he has any, and no out
attraction is sufficient to lure him
" from the performance of this
sSl duty.
Among the Chinese their New
Years is the great day of the year,
when all business is suspended, and
the most lavish hospitality prevails.
On New Years Day the children of
a4the Wallachs and the transit anubian
Rumanians take olive branches and
go from house to house to compli-
ment the neighbors with their good
wishes, which are not altogether dis
interested, as they expect to receive in
return some little present. On the
second day Of the year every stranger
entering a house is required to throw
on the fire small quantities of salt,
which are placed in cups on the table
for that purpose. He must then go
to the henhouse and place an egg in
the nest for the hen to sit upon. IL
the hen consents to perform her duty
the guest is considered a fortunate
person, and is feted in that house un-
til evening. This custom is called 1.-The
lucky foot"
Like all other Eastern Christians,
the Greeks adhere to the old or Gre
gorian calendar, and their year be-
gins twelve days later than ours.
January / is dedicated to st. Basil,
who appears to have been a native of
Caesarea. in Cappadocia. In Asia Mi
nor, and also in Epirus, children go
from house to house singing odes in
honor of the saint. which, however,
are generally extended to cover some
finely turned compliments to the occu-
pants, wishing them "a good year"
and requesting largesse. St. Basil is
always represented in these songs as
a schoolboy, whose touch quickens in
animate objects with new life
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
Live Stock

New YOrk.-Beeves-- Receipts, l.
443 No trading; feeling steady
Dressed beef quiet. at S@10K per
pound for ordinary to prime native
sides.
Receipts, 2S4. Feeling
weak. Veals sold at 500 @9.75 eT
100 pounds; barnyard calves. 400;
city dressed veals steady. at SO 5
per pound; country dressed, do. 1t
COLA.
Sheep and Lambs - Receipts, g.
712. Sheep In poor demand and
weak; lambs slow and barely steady
Sheep. 5000 .25; a few at AIS;
culls, 2.25; lambs, 600 a 1877 H.
Chicago. - Receipts, esti-
mated at 5000; market steady
Steers, 4.6OGp $50; cows. 5000
SIS; heifers, 2.50@4.6O; bulls
ITS a. $50; calves. $50 % S.25;
Stockers and feeders, $50 @4.S5.
Hogs-Receipts, estimated at So,
600; market strong to sc. higher;
choice heavy shipping. 5.75 a 5.S5 );
butchers, 500 $50; light mixed.
5.20@545: choice light. Asa a
sos; packing, 5.50@5.75; pigs, 500
@5.15; bulk of sales, $500 SIS.
Sheep Receipts, estimated at 49,
900; sheep, 4.0O@4.75; lambs. 5.25
@7.5O; yearlings, 4.25 a $40.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Almost any steamer afioat in the
merchant service can now go to Man
chester, England, the deepening of
the ship canal to uniform depth of
twenty-eight feet having been COM
pieted after over three years con-
tinuous work.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Baby Ruth is about two and a half
years OF age and the prettiest girl in
the county When a stranger asks:
What Is your name?" or who are
your" she lisps: Il am mammals lit
tie loIlypop on a sthick."
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Orderly and well behaved convicts
are now being employed as agricul-
tural laborers in Austria, owing to the
lack of farm hands. The prisoners
are much pleased with the work, and
their employment is an incentive to
others to behave well In prison.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
LOCAL OPTION FOR NORFOLK.
Anti-SalOonists Said To BE Working
To That End In Portsmouth.

To That End In Portsmouth.
Norfolk Especially 1t was report
ed on good authority that petitions
are now being circulated in Norfolk
and Portsmouth for the required
number of names OF voters for the
ordering of local option election in
Norfolk and Portsmouth. Attorney
j. Sydney Smith, of the Anti-Saloon
League, would neither affirm or deny
the report.
The Anti-Saloon forces are greatly
encouraged by the sweeping Victory
of the Anti-Saloon forces in Suffolk
and it is certain that local option
elections will be held in both Nor
folk and Portsmouth, whether the
petitions are now out or not. Ports
mouth wants an election at the earli-
est possible date, while the Anti-Sa-
loon forces in Norfolk desire to walt
until spring.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

do you regard the stage as an
educator2"
..Not exactly" answered Miss Cay
enne. 1T would be unfortunate IL
we were to get our ideas of society
from the problem play and our ideas
of costume from tho musical COM
Washington Star.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
A Poor Preventive.

Your husband says that when he
is angry he always counts 10 before
he speaks said one woman.
Yes" answered the other. "I
wish he'd stop it. Since he got
dyspepsia home seems nothing but
a class in arithmetic. "-Tit-Bits.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

The first thing man believes he
ought to do when be starts on
trip is to make cab drivers. sleeping
car porters, and walters think he is
millionaire.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
BE Ever Confident.

Hold up your head! You were not
t1ade for failure. you were made for
story; so forward with a joyful con-
ice Ia that result sooner or later,
e sooRer or later depends main
urself. ---Anno Gllchrist.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

A way to keep shoe laces tied IS
to make a bow in the ordinary way
then insert a buttonhook under
meath the center of the bow and
draw one loop and one end through
(underneath), thus turning the bow
practically upside down. Or draw
one loop through the other and pull
the answering end so that the
loops are knotted.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

The longest clock pendulum in the
world is at st. Chad's, Shrewsbury.
England. 1t is twenty-five feet in
length, and the ball weighs 200
pounds.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
New Year,s En- RUSSIA.

New Years customs in Russia are
also interesting. In the morning the
princes of the imperial family, court
functionaries and servants of the pal
ace come in regular order to present
their homage to the Emperor, who
kisses all the members of his family
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
Getting The Cow In Line.

Bystander-What makes that COW
persist in coming over this way?
Artist (annoyed) you see
I'm drawing her?-Harvard Lam
pooh.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

A German peddler raped tiuIidly
at the kitchen entrance. Mrs. Kelly.
angry at being interrupted In her
washing. flung open the door and
glowered ut him.
did yer wish TO see me7" she
demanded in threatening tones.
The peddler backed OF few steps.
'Vell, IL l did" he assured her~'
with an apologize grin, II sot<fo7
yish thank you. Everybody -
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

With the exception of Piedmont.
olive oil is produced in practically
every part of Italy The crop is sub
ject. however. to very radical varia-
tions.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

The recent discovery OF human
remains in a Swiss cave has led
German savant to declare that man
ived there before the last Glacial
,och at least 100000 years ago.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
Accounted Eor

BilI--"Did he ever play on a foot
ball team7D
Jill--"No: his nose was broken
when be was living with his first
wifeis-AYonkers Statesman
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Few women waste money-if they
haven't got it.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

The meddlesome third party causes
many a divorce.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Woolford's
Sanitary Lotion. Never fails. At druggists.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

It's nothing to a mans credit II
no one will trust him.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

It's a sign a girl likes to
II she says she doesn't.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

There are 200 newspapers in China.
while ten years ago there was but one
raeocnized % SUCH
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Back To The Grind.
Our fatted bank roll gone,
Our coin expended,
We catch the train at dawn
Football is ended.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
Piles Cured IN 0 to IA Dnrs.

PsIo Ointment is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles IN to IL days or money refunded. 6Oc.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

Only Ono "Bromo Quinine'
That IL Laxs1ve Bromo euinine. Lo$3ec
for the Signature of +. ~. Grove. Used the
World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24

The owner OF smart dog does
most OF the barking. B. N. u. %.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1908-12-24
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A0A EW YEARS DAY goes back
.ZK. 81 into the realm of antiquity,
EEVE far back of Christmas, as
H - all peoples, however they
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
CHRONIC CATARRH
Caused by Run Down Constitutions and Continued Colds-The Best Remedy.

Our changeable climate is very try ing to New Haven, Conn, people with run down constitutions. That's why such large portion of them suffer from chronic catarrh and pulmonary troubles.
 We want to say to every person in New Haven, Conn, at this season of the year, Build up you run down system and your ailments will disap- pear" For this purpose we have never sold anything in our store equal so inc delicious cod liver and iron preparation, Vinol
 Being rich in the elements of life, vinol tones up the digestive organs, creates a healthy appetite and makes rich red blood. In this natural man ner strength is created for every organ in the body, and chronic catarrh and ask the aged, weak and rundown ss kthe aged, weak and rundown neeple of New Haven. Conn. and those suffering from chronic eatarrh and pulmonary troubles to try Ninol If if does no good we will refund your -nnnev. Hull's Corner Drug Stores, cor. State and Chapel Sts.. cor How ard and Congress Ayes, New Haven, Conn
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
SLIGHT TROLLEY CRASH.
Two Big Cars Come Together On
 Chapel Street.

An open switch at the corner of State and Chapel streets and alleged neglect on the part of a motorman were the two prime moves in what came near being serious trolley smash last night About 10 o'clock when car No. 166 bound for Granniss corner and car No. 196 bound for Yale field were each standing at the crossing waiting for the signal to pro ceed the cars evidently got the signal to go ahead about the same time as both were half way across the street when the collision occurred. The fact that they had just got started was the only reason that serious crash was averted As it was, both cars were somewhat badly smashed but were able to proceed to their destination without being sent to the barn. The passenger list on each car wasi light and no one was injured
 Superintendent Judge removed the motorman of the Granniss corner. car. whose duty it is said was to see that the switch was closed before proceed ing
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

day, February 26 and 27, between the hours of 10 a. m. and D. m.
 All laces will be placed in securely locked cases and insured against fire. The committee in charge of the exhibit is Mrs. Williston Walker, Mrs. Eli Whitney jr., Mrs. Henry F English, Mrs, Charles Treadway, Mrs. Arthur M, Wheeler, Mrs. F. A. Hartman, Mrs Harrison Gray, Mrs. c. Berry Peets, Miss Mansfield, Miss Gibbons and Mrs. Arnon A. filling.
 At the meeting of the Alliance Fran caise which will be held this afternoon at o'clock in Lampson lyceum, Mile. Emile Michel will speak on Les Femmes de la Terreur."
 
 Following the meeting of the Riding club at Troop A armory this evening, the members will he entertained by Miss Elizabeth Hooker at her home on Orange street.
 Mrs Thomas Wallace, jr, will give a german at her home in Prospect street tonight for the members of the young CT set,
 Yesterday afternoon Miss Helen Por- ter of Whitney avenue gave a very pretty tea for Miss Beebe who is visit ing Miss Harriet Moseley at the New Io TDnr4g,.F- were the seasons debutantes and mem bers of the younger set, and there were about fifty callers Assisting at the tea table were Miss Dorothy Morgl and Miss Elsie Trawbridge. and receiv- ing with Miss Porter were Miss Bjge- low, Miss Moseley and Miss Beebe.
 The Girls Friendly society of Trim ity church gave a Valentine party to the Young Mems guild of the church at Trinity parish building in Temple street last night The rooms were very prettily decorated with red. white and blue hunting, and strings of hearts were fcstooned about the ceilings. Games. music and refreshments formed the entert linment. and 2 merry even ing vas passed. Miss (. Soeleh played several selections on the zither Miss NJ Wellwaod and Mrs Hessler played piano solos, and Master Ronald (. Nustarda gave some vsry splendid vio- lin solos His selections were the in- termezzo from Cavaleria Rusticana. and Annie Laurie, Miss Margarite
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
IN SOCIETY

The second reading by Mir. John w. Wctzel will be given this afternoon at &,45 o'clock Tn 1ainpson lyceum. MT WetZel will read recent poems by James Whitcomb Riley instead Of Nicholas Nickleby," as previously an> nounced These readings are open to the public.
 A meeting of the Child study club, which is part of the New Haven Moth CTS club. will be held this afternoon at the home of Mrs. sherman Law, l7i Howard avenue The hour is S:3O o'clock.
 The Home club will meet tonight al Harmonic hall and the evening will be devoted to Valentine festivities. A right jolly time Is anticipated by the members, and there will undoubtedly be large attendance.
 
 The committee having charge of the Loan Lace exhibit to be held at the Historical building, Grove street, in the first week of March. have tried to reach those whom they have thought Of as likely 10 own lace. Oi course there are many others in the city who have not been personally ap- pealed to. To these ladies we woula say bring forth your treasures both new and old for the benefit of the eX- hibition, which aims to please and in- struct. as well as to stimulate those who are interested in lace making No matter how small or old the spell mems. they will be welcome providing they illustrate some unusual stitch school or method Half a yard will show the period and class to which iacf belongs, as well as dozen yards.
 The exhibit will open Monday morn ing, March ?. at lO:30 o'clock. Those expecting to contribute laces will kind lE send their specimens, with labels carefully fastened on. telling to whom they belong. the kind of lace and i possible its history and age. 10 tht i house of Mrs Henry F. English, 3 !, HillhouSe avenue on Thursday and Fri
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Draper accompanied him on the piano. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Scoville. Rev. H. H. D. Sterrett, Mrs. Hessler, Miss Radcliffe. Deaconess Ives, Miss F. Smith, Miss Wright, Miss Mildred Searles, Miss Hattie Van Hise, Miss Irene Zeegler, Miss Jessie Brickwood, Miss E. Brunt, Miss A. Brunt. Miss l.. Babcock, Miss J. Ploehn, Miss c. Soelch, Miss M
 NJ Wellwood, Miss H. Bright, Mir W. Zeegler, MT. Brickwood, Mir filling, Mir Kingsley, MT. Powers, MT. Tripp, Mir Turner and MT. McFarlan. The committee in charge of the entertain memt were Miss c. Soelch. Miss M Wellwood and Miss D. Brockleshen.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
ALIVE AFTER BRIDGE DROP.
Hundreds See Unemployed Man Leap
 Into Icc-filled East River. .

New York. Feb. 1S-Several hundred persons saw John Grant an unemploy- ed printer, drop from the Manhattan end of the Brooklyn bridge this morn- ing. That he escaped death seemed miraculous. According to the police, he deliberately climbed over the rail of the bridge and jumped. It he was seeking death, his intentions were frus- trated by the crew of the tug Castor, who fished him out of the water with a boat hook. The doctors at St. Greg ory's hospital said he would recover.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Supt. of Schools F H. Beede an- nounced yesterday that the new school building at Winchester avenue and Ivy street will be ready for opening on April 1. The Ivy street school is one of the largest in the city. It has IS rooms with an assembly hall annexed. The superintendent says that at the opening only seven rooms will be oc- cupied. The pupils for these rooms will come from four attic rooms in the Shelton avei1e school and from four rooms in the Gibh street annex. Other transfers will not be made until the opening of tho schools for the fall term.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Every garment that a womanhr child wears is, or should be embroidered, If one follows the fashion, of the hour. The pretty fashion of using hand work upon garments has taken a firm hold upon the women of America. The de- tail of the embroideries used is so sim pie that any woman can do satisfac- tory work with a little experience in artistic needlework. Shadow embroid- cry is much used on all sorts of thin material and the French and eyelet embroidery is very popular,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
RIOT IN JAP CONGRESS.
Financial Budget Carried After Sneak
 CT Apologies to Opposition.

Tokio Feb 13-After an exciting de- bate lasting for six hours. which de- veloped into riot on the floor of the House of Representatives, the financial budget was passed by 3 majority of 1o2. Speakers on both sides occupied long time and. towards the last. they howled at the chair. and charged fa- voritism. the opposing members de- manding an apology
 The chair suspended the session for half an hour. and upon resuming apol- ogized handsomely to the opposition.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

August Soors, who was held on the charge of vagrancy. was let go on sus- pension of judgment by Judge Math ewson in the City court yesterday morning. as he had received a ticket to take him back to his home In New Bedford.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Old table napkins, when too shabby for use, are generally worth cutting up for doilies. Cut out round or op- long pieces from the best parts Of the napkins, and edge them with. crochet or other lace. They make pretty use full doilies and will last long time,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Tn some of the shops a new fad is noted, the tying of chiffon and even lace veils into hugh bows for the sole adornment Of stunning hats, The veil bows are tied while you wait, and so thoroughly wired and twisted that they keep their shape under all provo cations of dampness and knocks, They are decidedly new and attractive.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Yellow has evidently taken the world of fashion by storm and is to be seen everywhere, especially in the millinery salons. A creation in yellow and white has bell shaped crown of tiny yellow roses and is massed with msline of the same hue
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Superintendent of Excavation Nicola has granted permits to the Southern New England Telephone company to put up seventeen new poles on Howard avenue and the work is SO rapidly in- ereasing that the new poles were nec- essary.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

A rule that is being followed with regard to the height of collars on dressy costumes, is that they shoulu be fitted quite to the chin, and close.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Filet is the rage: filet lace and plain filet find a place in everything some times the net Is tucked and sometimes lace insertion is used as garniture Evening dresses are belng made up In many shades hitherto neglected, but which really light up we'll Cerise, nat tier blue, sulphur yellow, and other green are tints that have displaced white for evening wear
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Be extremely careful these days with grip rampant. not to get the feet wet More colds are taken through wet rect and ankles than in any other way.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
Through A shopWindcW

Kid gloves, slippers, purses ana belts may be cleaned satisfactorily py rubbing thoroughly with French chalk
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Deputy Sheriff George Bradley yes terday served writ of attachment up- on the New Haven road in the suit of Mrs Mary r.. Babcock, Annie q. Loom- is and Charles II. Tate of Columbia (near Rockville) They claim that the New Haven road wrongfully entered upon their land on June l0 last. Be- cause of this they ask sl,G00 damages.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Oriental and empire drsperies and effects are equally worn, and which of the rivals will finally win popular fa- vor 'tls hard to say
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Falling down stairway at the home of Charles Munroe at 1907 Chapel street Billings of IS Davenport avenue. painter, broke his right leg and frae- tured two ribs yesterday forenoon. He was taken to Grace hospital and though he is 5s years old his recovery is looked for.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Timothy Bergin, a butcher and gro- cer of 272 Main street. Derby yester- day filed a voluntary petition in bank ruptcy with Referee Newton in the bankruptcy court Bergins debts amount to S1,17es5, with his assets are only s625.S7.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14

Dairy Commissioner Noble. Deputy Commissions Eaton and Labor Com missioner Scoville went to Washington. Conn. yesterday to call on General II. Q. Averill. who is now well enough to visit with his friends.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-02-14
Sc Laces Sc yard.

A fine lot of Torchon Laces and Insertions, from 2 to fin. wide, reg u!ar Sc yard values at Sc yard.