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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-01-16
A REMARKABLE MAN.
Sketch OF Frances Greatest Story
Teller, Dumas Pere
New Anecdotes OF the Noted French
Author His Methods or Work,
and Wonderful Literary
Fecundity.
Theodore stanton in Inter ocean.l

Theodore Stanton In Inter ocean,
Alexander Dumas was especially proud OF
three things; his literary fecundity, his dex-
terity as a fencer, and his talent for cooking.
The prolilicness of his pen has probably never
been equnled. From an anecdote he would
make tale" says NJ. de Bury: from a tale,
he would make novel: from novel he
would make a play; and would never aban-
don an idea until he had drawn from It not
only what it could yield, but what il could
yield TO him. There were mornings when
Dumas, ON opening his mail, would lind let
ters from half dozen of the leading newspa,
pers Of Paris all asking TOR copy. On such
occasions he would call together his literary
creditors; would obtain from one delay OF
ten days, from another three months, from
this one week, from that one three days,
from still another twenty.four hours, and
from the last month. He would then sit
down, go doggedly to work, as DIR. johnson
used 70 say, and finish each task within the
stipulated time
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04

THE acquittal of Z" Bill Jones, the
Avenger," was not surprise-it was not q
disappointment to anybody. The prosecut-
ing witness was not within the reach of
human summons. The crime was the act
of false but popular idea of justice and
righteous vengeance.
The manner of acquittal, however, was a
surprise, and will not add to the credit of
jurisprudence at the National Capital.
There was man on sorrel horse; there
was an attack upon the van, shot fired,
the assassin slightly wounded and swift
escape and thrilling pursuit.
All the testimony agreed this far. Far
ther than this it differed widely. Two wit
nesses swore that the defendant was the
man; two witnesses swore that he was not.
The jury had a reasonable doubt; the ver-
dict was necessarily one of acquittal.
Everybody seemed satisfied and happy
and everybody was congratulated. The
matter does not seem to bear closer inspec.
tion-a direct contradiction of testimony
| is always at least embarrassing. Tho two
witnesses on one side or the two witnesse.
on the other are placed in an unpleasant
position. The question must present it
self; If Bill Jones is not the man, who is
"Who shot at Charles Guiteau ?" must pas
| down to posterity as conundrum, in com
| parison to which the historic inquiry abou
| Billy Patterson's assailant shrinks into tn
most contemplate insigniflcance.
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04

THE CRITIC will keep open house to-
night, as usual on election nights.
We have THREE private wires of our
owp, which will bring tho returns direct
from the polling places into our newsroom.
Heretofore VIC have had but t'cO wires, but
we have added another permanently, and
we can safely promise that with three wires
and three operators of our own we can give
more news and give it quicker than any
one else.
All our friends are invited to come and
make n night of it. Chairs and shelter
will be provided for many, and the news
will be given to all.
Remember that THE CRITIC never gets
left on the news.
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04
--..,.oo,.1,,-,,--,,.-~-
Opening !
Opening !
WE SHALL OPEN ON
WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV.5

In the just.completed Annex to our already
large establishment, giving us one Of the
finest business buildings in the United
States.
We arc proud to say we have mover at
tempted to display such large, rich and
well.selected assortment Of goods before,
and hope to meet the appreciation of all in
our immense undertaking.
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04
All Are Invited !

We have added several New Departments,
of which the most conspicuous will be our
stock Of
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04

The annual report Of the Chief of Engi-
neers will attract universal attention. II
affords an interesting contrast with the re-
ports that have preceded it. General New
ton does not dwell upon the fact that the
schooners Of an ice company or the mer-
chant marine Of a foreign power could bat
ter the dome off the Capitol or the roof OF
the New York Courthouse.
He plainly and emphatically teaches
what is needed at the principal harbors
and the contrast to the present state oi
affairs needs no comment.
He shows clearly what should be done
at once. He demonstrates the danger OF
delay and he places the responsibility for
a failure to protect our seacoast cities
squarely where it belongs.
He does not tell us that our time-hon.
ored and dismantled forts are toys and
houses Of glass, far worse than useless,
but he simply and without comment
omits to keep up the farce Of asking for
appropriations for the maintenance Of the
worthless earthworks and crumbling case
mates.
General Newton succeeds in presenting q
very strong case, silencing many Of the ar
guments against adequate defense and Civ
ing the warning earnestly and emphati
cally that the coast must be defeuded.
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04
EDDClTOIESL.


SPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLLEGE, COR.
~ Ninth and ID sts. n. W. Sons and daugh.
terg, men and women trained for self-support
and independence. Full corps OF Instructors.
Day and night sessions. Students received at
any time. Uee OF the Stenograph, or short
hand writing machine, taught in q special do.
partment. Machines for sale.
HENRY q. SPENCER, Principal.
SARA A. SPENCER, Vice Principal.
ORIYATE LESSONS IN ALL GRADES OF
- sutnoy 10 adults confidential. Prepares
Ior CoIitge Annapolis. all examinations.
lNr iNbIl IUTE, y. w. cor. sth and X stg n. w,
Mathematical, Classical, Business. w
.,, o, 3. W. FLYNN, A, M.
GNen,os Nlasst and s5 month
nRAWINa AND PAINTING-THE BEST
IL and cheapest plnce to learn drawing and
painting Ia at the National Academy OF Fine
Arts, corner 18th ST. and N. Y. ave-; all commence
ing Immediately will be received nt hnlf-prIce,
childrenB Saturday class $40 per year; classes af
ter O'clock for those in tho Deparments se4.t
WAsHINGToN SCHOOL OF .PHoNoe-
w raphy and Type Writing, 827 street. Reg
ular evening sessions from September Is. Send
nddresB for circular to j. A. Whitcomb, priDci-
pal. sec II
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04
Books and Stationery

which we have marked at prices lower than
any other house in the United States.
This Department does not consist of lot
ofpublishers dead stock, but new, live and
desirable works of
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04

The great four-yearly contest is at It's
height. Throughout the Union vote is
being polled corresponding In proportions TO
the magnitude Of tho issues at stake.
The mighty battle is raging with the Gus
tomary earnestness at the North and East,
the usual excitement in the West, aud the
traditional fraud and terrorism in the
South.
The problem is unsolved, the destiny Of
the two candidates and of the two parties
still hangs in the balance.
Nothing has happened to materially
change the outlook, the drift of sentiment
and circumstances has been in favor of the
Republicans, but they have learned the dan
ger Of over-confdence and are doing their
full duty.
The fight has never been more earnest OF
intense, and the echoes from every section
indicate scenes Of almost unprecedented
activity at the polls.
The Republicans do not doubt or fear the
issue; they believe that the majority Of
the voters Of the country recognize the
power tho party wields for their advance
ment and prosperity, and they know that
the campaign has been gloriously CON
Quoted, the issues fully presented and the
case submitted strongly and frankly for an
honest verdict
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04

Two unhappy mortals ended their lives
yesterday by plunging headlong from the
decks Of Potomac ferry-boats. Can it be
that the epidemic of murder has given place
to one Of suicide2
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04
Tuesday. Nov. a. 1884.
To-NIoHTs ENTERTAINMENTS.

NATIONAL THEATRE. - The spectacular
drama, "5torm Beaten"
FoRD's oPERA-HoUsE.-Th comedy drama,
"Queena."
DIME MusEuM.-New attractions on the
stage md In tho Museum department.
The Evening critic., 1884-11-04

Striking evidence OF the powerful influence
OF judicious advertising and admirable busl-
ness methods is afforded by tle constant
growth OF the trade and increase OF the pros.
perity OF the well-known firm OF Messrs. Wood
ward Lothrop.
Yesterday this enterprising firm added to
their facilities for prompt and efficient SCR
vice another handsome delivery wagon, the
fourth recently secured by this flrm. The
new vehicle made its first appearance on the
streets yesterday, drawn by four handsome
and spirited white horses, caparlsoned In
silyer-mounted harness, and presenting q
very pretty and striking appearance.
The wagon itself Ia OF the finest design,
brilliantly polished and lettered, tastily deco
rated and calculated TO attract attention and
admiration.
rho handsome turnout was followed by a
crowd wherever IL appeared yesterday, .Ra1I
served as an excellent advertisements tauf H6n
as an ornamental and serviceableNshteie.
Bernard Murphy, NE6eef, 40I o street
as the besk,sklu most economical soap for
family ksSPUses'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
Cnnan mnfiAn Gnra6

An old physician. retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
airy the formula of a simple vegetable remedy for
the speedy and permanent cure of Consump-
ton, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all throat
cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful cura-
duty to make it known to his suffering fellows
Actuaued by this motive and desire TO relieve
human suffering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German, French or
English, with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
naming this paper, W. A. Noyes, 149 Powells
Block, Rochester, n. Y.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

have been on the Police force for years and
1t formerly cost me annually about one hundred
dollars for DIR. bills and medicine, but have for
the past Two or three years been using j. NJ.
Laroque's Anti-blious Btters, and say positive
y that it is the best medicine for bliousness and
Dyspepsia l ever saw or tried, and it seems
especially adapted to Policeman and all persons
take any other medicine, and always keep it in
the house ready for use. John Powers Middle
District.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

symptoms Impure blood, costive bowels, ir-
regular appetite, sour belchiBg, pains in side
back and heart, yellow urine, burning when uri-
mating, clay-colored Stools bad breath, no desire
for work. chlls fever, irrtability, whtish tongue
part loss of memory, foegy sight. For these
troubles "SWAYNE'S PILLS are sure cure
Box, go Pills. by mail, 25 Cts, 5 for S1.00. Ad-
Druggists
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

-"Ma, is it wicked to play marbles for
keeps?" Eyes, my son it is very wicked
Willie Grim wanted me to play, but ]
wouldn't" "Thats right; am proud that
you had the courage to refuse" II told him
it was wicked and led to gambling and he
called me a BOBBY" "Well, never mind."-
"Oh, l don't. matched pennies with him
and came out seven cents ahead"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
do not like [

-Pa-Ido not like that young man and
wish he would keep away. Daughter-He
does not come very often. "Very often He
is here nearly every evening and sometimes
in the afternoon" "But, pa, he never comes
in the morning" mo, wish he would
you do" Yes. Ifhe could once see you
in the morning he would never come again.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

The symptoms are moisture Ike perspiratlOn,
intense itching, increased by scratching; very
distressing, particularly at night seems if pin
worms were crawling in and about the parts
suits may follow. "SWAYNE'S OINTMENT
is a pleasant, sure cure. Also, for letter, Itch
Itch, Blotches all scaly, crustg Skin Diseases
Box, by mail, 80 cts;. 3 for $l.25. Address, DIR.
SWAYNE & SON, Phia., Pa. Sold by Drug
gists.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
How He Got a Position.

II applied for position in a banking house in
Wall street, six months ago, and although ]
proved my competency, they would not take me
had been down on my luck and looked old and
shabby. An idea struck me. l got up a new
growth of hair with Parker's Hair Balsam, raised
decent suit of clothes, applied again, and they
took me in minute" So writes clerk with
$1,000 salary. The moral is plain. Parker's Hail
Balsam gives person new face.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

"A narrow escape: Cannibal King Ito
missionary)-"I think the best thing that
can do is to eat YOU" Missionary Tin earnest
protest)-'I do not agree with you, SIR" Can.
nibal King-"Well, mustn't eat anything
that doesn't agree with me-"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Yes, sir" said the entomologist, 81 can
tame flies, so that when l whistle they will
come and alight on my hand" "Ps6aw m
said the bald. headed man, "that's nothing
they come and alight on my lead without
my whistling" The entomologist sat down.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
Children grow up fat when fed on bread and
biscuits made with Drew's Yeast Powder.

-"Ain't you almost boiled ?" inquired a
kid of gentleman calling ON her father and
mother. mo, little one, l can't say that
am. Why do you ask, Daisy?" ooh, be-
cause heard mamma say your wife kept
you in hot water all the time"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Intending purchaser of horse (doubtfully)
What makes him lay his ears back like
that" Dealer more in sorrow than in
anger "Lor, sir, that shows what sensible
hanimal he is, sir. He's list'ning 10 all
what we says about him."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

As purifier, Ayers Sarsaparilla acts directly
and promptly. A single bottle will prove its
merits. Many thousands of people are yearly
saved from dangerous fevers by the exercise of a
little timely care in properly cleansing the sys-
tenn by the use of this remedy.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
He knoweth all, o friend +!

1t must have been terrible state of affairs,
that caused the Psalmist to ask who can stand
few and doubtful how much happier should this
generation be, that has houe-hoid remedy, DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup; so wonderful has been
ed"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Cough, Colds, Catarrh, Consumption.
All Throat, Breast and Lung Affections cured
RY." The first dose gives relief, and a cure
speedily fellows. rs Cts, or 81, at Druggists.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Toilet Article. Restores growth color, gloss.
and softness. Removes Danduff Aristocratic
families families OF Great Britain endorse It. Elegant
Of fashion. AT Druggists for 3s I'D. or rs Cts in
u. s. money.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

.hree or four hours every night coughing. Get
immediate relief and sound rest by using Wells
Rough on Coughs" Torches, Is. Balsam, &c
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

The Hope of the Nation.
Children, slow in development, puny, scrawny
and delicate, use "Wells' Health Renewer"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

If you are failing. broken. worn out and ner-
vous, use wells Health Remover" 81. Drug
pistg
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Hall, 200 w. Baltimore street, Baltimore. They
show childrens suits from $3.50 up to the most
coats in profusion and at all prices. If you want
style, quality and low prices, you cannot go astray
at this house
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Catarrhal Throat Affections,
Hacking, irritating Cough. Colds, Sore Throat,
cured BY Trough on Coughs" Troches, l5c
IIniaid
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
Whooping Cough.

HhHh FeOpIe.
"Wells' Health Remover" restores health and
yigor. cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Nervousness
Debility. ST.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

"ROugh ON PAIN POrOused Plaster
Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side, rheumatism, neural
gia.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
Mother

and the many Throat Affections of children
"Rough on Coughs" Troches, 15o.; BaIsam, CSC
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

"Rough ON Pain" POroused Plaster
Strengthening, improved, the best for back.
ache, pains In chest or side, rheumatism, neural
gia. "a
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
"Rough ON Toothache..

If you are losing your grip on life, try "wells
Health Remover" Goes direct to weak spots.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache. Face
ache. Ask for Rough on Toothache." 10 and %
cents. ,#- .l
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
The Egis & Intelligencer
Bel Air, Md, November IA, 1884.
SECURE.

The winds blow hard What then?
He holds them in the hollow of His hand;
The furious blasts will sink when His command
Bids them be calm again.
The night is dark. What then?
To Him the darkness Is as bright as day;
At His command the shades will flee away,
And all be light again.
The wave is deep. What then?
For Israels host the waters upright stood:
And he whose power controlled that raging flood
Still succors helpless men.
He knoweth all tho end
Is clear as the beginning to His eye;
Then walk in peace, secure though storms roll
by;
He knoweth all, o friend!
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
0Rnuph nm Carna ,

HeHrJ PA1nS.
Palpitation, Dropsical Swelngs, Dizziness, In
Digestion. Headache, Sleeplessness cured b.
wells Health REVIEWER"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
uATrsc VEGETABLE
AA4AA - SICILIAN
Hair Remover.

Seldom does popular remedy win such
strong hold upon the public confidence as has
HALLS HAIR REVIEWER. The cases in which
it has accomplished a complete restoration of
color to tae hair, and vigorous health to the
scalp, are innumerable.
Old people like it for its wonderful power to
restore to their whitening locks their original
color and beauty. Middle-aged people like it
because it prevents them from getting bald,
keeps dandruf away, and makes the hair
grow thick and strong. Young ladies like it
as dressing because it gives the hair beau
tiful glossy lustre, and enables them to dress
it in whatever form they wish. Thus it is the
favorite of all, and it he's become SO simply
because 1t dissppoints no one.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

no ITCHY WOmem. v
Ladies who would retain freshness and vivaci
ty, don't fail to try wells Health Remover"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

Ask for Wells Trough on Corns. 15c. Quicl
complete cure. Hard or soft corns, warts, bur
ions,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

CROUCH ON Rats"
Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants, bod
bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. 15c. Drug
RiStS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14

"Rough ON Itch"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-11-14
gricultural
Implements.

have any kind of Machine or Implement that
the farmer needs, all of which can be recon-
mended to do frst-class work. l call especial at
tention of threshermen to the
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
The Romance of a Bank Note.

In the year TAO one of the directors of the Bank of England, a man of unlm- peachable honor, lost bank note for e3O, ,00O, under peculiar circumstances. It seems that he had bought an estate for that sum of money, and for con- venience sake obtained q note for that amount. As he was about to put it under lock and key, after he reached home, he was called out of the room, whereupon, as he thought, he placed it upon the mantle. Upon returning a few minutes later, the note had disap- peared. It could not have been stolen, for no one had entered tae room, where upon he concluded that 1t had been blown into the fire and had been con- sumed. He laid the matter before the officers of the bank, and they reissued a note for the same amonnt, he giving bonds to reimburse the bank if the note should ever be presented for payment. Thirty years ofter, when he had long been dead and his estate distributed among his heirs, the supposed non-existent note turned up at the bank counter for pay ment. As the bank could not afford to dishonor the obligation, the money was paid out, and the heirs of the dead man were asked to make good the loss this they refused to do, nor coald the bank employ any legal machinery to force them to do so. The person who profted by the matter was supposed to be q builder, employed to pull down the dead mans house and build another on it's site. He found the missing thirty-thousand pound note in c crevice in the chimney, in which il somehow got lodged after being laid or the mantelpiece. It must have beer kept many years, and it's presentation to the bank was so arranged that the builder became rich man by q sudder stroke of blind fortune. -Dsn1ore8F, 1fOY1fLTjy
Connecticut western news., 1884-02-06
Daniel BOOne's Whisky.

During conversation with m old gentleman the other day, and while re- lating accounts of old times, he told an incident in the life of Daniel Boone, the famous explorer of Kentucky, which probably has heretofore been unpub- lished. He said that when Daniel Boone and his party were surveying the "dark and bloody ground they heard the Indians, and as they were on the war-path, they began to devise means to escape death. They had made two chops on a tree for line. Daniel had a quart of whisky and he said: "We must do something with the whisky, or the Indians may catch us aud get drunk and kill us all." The last tree that was chopped had hollow near a fork, and Daniel Boone put the quart of whisky in the hollow. Forty years had passed, and the question came up about that spot, and Daniel told them they could tell by the quart of whisky in the tree. The tree was found, but had grown large and the hollow had grown up, but old man Boone said, "cut il down and the quart of whisky could be found, and the question would be settled whether that was the spot in dispute" The tree was felled and split open and the bottle was found, but the whisky was gone-had evaporated in the forty years time, it is supposed.