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The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
New Words.

a notable attempt has been made to
add to the resources of the English Ian
guage. Lord Bury, as chairman of the
Electric Traction company, wrote to The
Times to ask for short wprd-if posi-
bic of one syllable-to express the idea Of
being conveyed by electric power. AS
might have been expected, letter after
letter poured in, full of strange and Won
dcrful suggestions. Tho following are
only a few Of the cacophonous verbs
which scientific and unscientific writers
alike submitted for consideration: To
"ohm," to "volt," to "mote,'' to "elec-
trise," to "coulomb," to 'tsquirm," to
shock" to franklin" to "scint," to
"elk," to "trictrac," to "faradate," to
"wcber." There is clearly no lack of
choice; perhaps America will help us, as
it did with the verb to "wire. ."-Mur-
rav's MAGAZINE,
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30

Herr Hofer, of the Dresden institute, is
an expert in shorthand writing, and he
has been making an estimate Of the ra-
pidity with which certain famous mem
bers of the German reichstag deliver
their speeches. He reports that Herr
Rickert speaks at the rate of 1853 words
minute; Herbert Bismarck, IA words;
Fehr Won Stumm, 14S words; DR.. Ba1n-
berger, 1870 words; Herr Singer, 121
words, and DR.. Bus!,ing, 112. When we
take into consideration the exceeding
length of the German words we are com
PEELED to admit that these arc certainly
instances Of wonderfully rapid speaking
Eugene Fields London Letter.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
AZTEC TRADITION.

The Aztec tradition of northern mi
grafton is supported by various c;rcum-
stances, and one to the bearing of which,
think, attention has neyeY before been
called. It is we'll known that the Aztecs
haye q slanting forehead-or, in other
words, they hays no forehead at all-the
skull being depressed in front almost on
pn angle with the nose. A tribe in
British Columbia has for ages practiced
the custom OF depressing by artificial
means the foreheads of children so as to
make the head look very like that of an
Aztec, This is not done to the heads of
children of tho lowest class in the tribe
the depressed forehead being sign of
at least respectable rank. 1t is not un-
reasonable to suppose that the origin of
this singular habit may have had some
connection with Aztec supremacy in that
region at far remote period, when it
became to the interest of subject clan
to have as near a physical resemblance
as possible to the conquering race.
The American Indians are passing
away. Cities have grown where have
shot the prairie chicken, chased the buf-
falo and kept midnight watch for the
prowling Sioux a few years age. An
other ten years and it will be difficult to
find an Indian of the sort that followed
Sitting Bull, and harassed the infant
settlements of Dakota. They will have
become half civilized specimens of hu-
ma1lity, living on the charity of the gov
efnnent, without the virtues of indepen-
dence, and with numerous vices of which
in freedom they were happily ignorant.
These Indians have traditions that are
worthy of being handed down; their Ian
guages, soon to perish, are worth pre-
serving.-Letter in New York Star.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
One of cran,,s sccr.,,r,.x

Ex-Secretary of War Belknap is one Of
the best known men in the city of Wash
ington. He grows rounder and jollier
and more red in the face rs the years go
by, and the circle of his friends appears
to be continually widening. He Is a
gastronome, wit and story teller
He makes ten or fifteen thousand dollars
y year as II claim agent and spends it all.
He has lovely family and u luxurious
home.-Cor. Augusta Chronicle.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
A Prudent Parent.

Indignant Father-Hadn't you done
anything but laugh:
Boy-No, sir.
"And the teacher whipped you for
that? The scoundrel! I'll teach HIM
"Yes, and he whipped me just as hard!
He's a great big man"
(Not quite SO indignantly "H'm! You
mustn't laugh in school, Johnny. It's
against the rules. Chicago Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
$500 PER ANNUM
AN OPENING ROSEBUD.

What will it be.
lis q bud on rosc bush growing,
A tiny and tender thing,
With its green. fringed calyx showing
The faintest tinse Of a pink nush, lowing
At kiss OF the welcome spring.
What will it boz
What will It be?
With an exquisite grace and bearing,
In timid yet trustful sway,
On tho slim curved stem 'tis sharing
The balmy breath Of the south wind, daring
Tho gazo of tho fervit day.
What will it bes
What will it be:
can catch but doubtful cleaning
CSo little tho petals show,
Thro' tho scarce cleft sepals, seeming
like lightcst bonds, Il the bound hearts
dreaming
In fcldtngs Of flame or snow.
What will it be-:
What will it be!
In the day Of its full tide splendor,
A marvel of beauty fair,
With its soft bonds riven, render
The richest red Of warm heart, tender
And sweet with an incense rnre!
What will it be!
What will it be.
In the time of its full displaying
The secrets its petals hold
Will 1t show, In sunshine swaying.
The purest white Of n rich heart, spraying
Its sweets from a bosom cold?
What will 1t beS
What will it be:
To tho bud OH the rose bush blowing
Whisper n tender line,
And its closo veiled petals, glowing
An answer send in q soft blush, knowing
The wish in the whisper fine.
What will it be!
-tiustavus Harknes in Philadelphia Ledger.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
Barber Smiths Oral Challenge,

Will Smith is tonsorial artist Of I'M.
prcssivo demeanor and much avoir-
dupois. He claims to be tho speediest
man in his profession in the world. He
can shave more men in stipulated time
than any barber on earth, he says, and
is willing to mako a match for any
amount with whomsoever disputes his
title of champion. He has accomplished
the feat, lie says, of shaving ten men
and running the distance of 100 yards in
13l minutes, which he is certain has
never been equaled.-Boston Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
Truth Is Mighty.

a grocer in suburb of Philadelphia
called Jackowaxem, or rShackomaxum, or
some such thing, hung sign on his safe
reading: "No money in here" And yet
two burglars worked for ten hours to get
it open and discover that it was only an
empty void. A man who won't believe
in his fellow man must expect to work
for low wages.-Detroit Free Press.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
Unioue barometer.

An old Belfast sea captain is credited
with devising a unique barometer. 1t
consists Of Il thin strip of white pine with
q number of cross pieces upon it. This
is hung on the side of the building, and
when damp weather is approaching the
barometer bulges out in the center, while
in dry weather the center sinks in and
the ends como out.-New York CONNER
cial Advertiser.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
a Hero.

Bridget 6oyously)-An' ded ycz see me
young mans darlin' facein the pat,crthis
;nolnin.
Aistress---Is it possible! What has he
been doing? Something good, hope.
Bridget-Yis, indeed. He's ben gettin'
cured NV his caytar an he tells about it
AS natlnral as loife.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30

A clerk in Chicago was tried for lar
ceny. He was acquitted. Whereupon
he said: "Well, if you jurors can't con-
vict man when lie confesses he is guilty
l don't know what you can do" We saw
Halifax jury acquit man who pleaded
manslaughter and whose lawyers asked
for such a yerdict.-Wiln,ington N. C.)
Messenger.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
MIR. Dcpew Afraid of rhirtecn.

Chauncey M. Depew says he would not
sit down with thirteen at table. "Three
times In my life have been one of u din
ner party Of thirteen. On each occasion
one passed the joke to another that he
or she would be the victim. In: every
instance one Of the guests died within
the year. So, in my experience, the
truth of the adadge was proven. San
Francisco Argonaut.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30

Ladies and gentlemen should always
keep step when walking together. This
is very simple and easily done and looks
well. The gentleman must always adapt
his step to that of the lady. To shamblo
along hit or miss is exceedingly ungrace.
fnl
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30

In England in 1868 90 there was one
known thief to every 1000 persons; in
lss7-sS the percentage had fallen by
nearly one-half, and there was only one
known thief to every 1915 persons. The,
decrease in the receivers of stolen goods
is still greater. In 1s6S-69 there was one
to every s,430 people; in 1888 there
was ono to every @. 500
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
When People Travel.

Notice your friends when they take
the cars of the elevated. You will find
that one always takes the first car, an
other the last, another the middle and
you will como to observe that whatsser
you see man do one time in this regard
he will do at all times. Chatter
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
The Lively Moth,

An English naturalist says that the
moth was known 500 years B. c. and
that Cleopatra, after losing SIC, 900 worth
OF fine clothes by him in one year, paid
lead to keep her other store clothes fro1a
being chewed up.-Detroit Free Press.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
Objected to the Size.

ltwas a very affectionate husband who
uttered the most literal Interpretation of
sentiment on record.
II believe" said his wife, proudly.
after some great instance of his unsclfish
devotion, II believe you would let your
self be cut into inch pieces for me-
The husband looked doubtful.
''Make the pieces six inches, Mary. he
returned, honestly, .'and maybe ! could
stand it"-Yonth's COMPANION.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
Difference in Value.

'.How polished arc my tays!" mur-
INJURED the poet.
"Ycs," caclsled the hen; :'but you can't
get twenty cents dozen for 'em. ."-Har-
peI's Bazaar.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30

Tho completed tunnel between Sarnia
and Port Huron will l:e over one mile in
length, 2,3l0 feet being under the river,
1910 feet under dry ground on the Mich
igan side and about 5000 feet on the
(,,n.t1iop oi1a
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
That Joke Again.

''Fourhundred and twenty.two,' yelled
the elevator boy.
"What isl" asked tho passenger,
"You arc! You are the four hundred
and twenty-second man to ask me this
week if my life isn't full Of ups and
downs. Ask it again. like it."-New
yorl, Sun
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
TARIFF LITERATURE FOR ALL.

The AMErIcAN NpRoTEcTIyE TARIFF T.E:GUE
Is publishing nost valuable series OF Tariff
documents. Tiieos are prepared with a view
to state the facts h5d arguments for Protcc-
1ntsorers, merchants OF professional men.
Each issue of the series appeals TO these ell
gagged in separate industries, and presents in.
disputable facts-.-calnpnrsons of wages, cost
of living, and other arguments showing the
benefits of Projection.
Any single one will be ssnt on receipt of 2
% Tsr. Wiel viii an'b bs sent tf"rg1 far ctn,s aE anu
The Th1le list will be sent for 81 cents or
any twelve for % cents. or any five for 10
cents, postage paid, ORDERLY number.
y" s!sges, Living and Tariff" r. :. Harris. -.
- :. Eevamtages Of Protective TariG 10
the j.atos and Industries of the United
States" First i,rlze Essay, 1857. CRAw =.
ply; ct IL; LeW Prices, I Of lIe NsEg gfaetpsea
tsa Una stass Isssirea ead fr M ps os
s SsSssSs SsSsSi e s{ssl7s
sssy aSss Is p wead gsRR Free Raw
aafeals r th ate to ths Labor
Sisst @ Frizs Is: M Essay: isss HeaSK 3; pISEiL %
TaET lss Aavantases
9-"fsotection rs. Frec-TrhGc,"-A Historical
Review. D. G.. HARTMAN. s...,........... 20
1o-"The Fafs.er and the Tariff" Col THoMis
Frosection Is : Public Foley" GEoaoE S. :. :.
1a-"Repiy 70 tie Freeirade Mes: ~
Workinsr!e. 4 and the Tarii ;;'.....
iz-"Ihe Vital Question: Shall American Indus
trfeS be Abandoned and American Mar
15-Sanie in German. with Addition. :. 8
l6-"Ihe Progress Of One Hundred Years"
NObEHT r. fORTEk.
1s-"rEotseti,op a,31 f. for Amsriea9 sh.egjnS"
l0-"why irishmen Should Re Protectionists" 3
2O-"I'rotectioh:" i. H. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
2l-'What is a Tariff 2" Answers to Working.
g2-"The American Wool Industry. Ell AM
se-wases and Cost Of Living; j: b. wEEKs.
2i-"Southern Farming lndustries."...........
25-.A Short Talk to Workingmen.".
:t-"Protectiop acd the Farmer" Senator S. M.
Observation-Disclosures ''.'..'.'.:'....- IL
The AMERICAN ECONOMIST. weskty. devoted to the
dscusston of ali phases Of the Tarin question. SO
year Sample copies free. Address American PIT
Ftive Tarln League, % w. Esd ST.. New York
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30

have a cough at any
time, and no other
remedy is so effective
as his world
renowned prepara-
ton. No household:
with Young children,
should bc without it.
Scores of lives are
saved every year by
its timely Use.
The Dickinson press., 1890-08-30
WHY COUCH,

\AIHEN few doses of Ayers Cherry
w Pectoral will relieve you? Try it.
Keen it in the house. You arc liallc to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-11-12
BOUGHT Water for Whisky.


TWENTY Bridgeport, Conn, liquor dealess
have been MADE the victims of an Ingenious
swindle, perpetrated by man claiming to
be an agent dealing 10 oontrabaud liquors.
The scheme was 60 artfully worked that the
fellow secured, probably, several thousand
dollars aud get left each OF his victims 10
such d position that not one OF them care
take steps toward his prosecution. The
operator arrived In that city shout October
l, and rented s email room. In the room
he placed hundred or more casks such as
are seen 10 wholesale liquor houses, filing
each nearly to the bung With water. Into
each bung he drove wooden plugs which e1-
tended from the bung to the bottom stave.
The top he cluntersuuk to depth sufficient
to receiys and hold the bung, aud With an
auger bored out the plug. The receptacle
thus made had capacity of from two gilla
to three p'nts according to the szs of the
cssk, and into 1t he poured the whisky
or oeher iqor OF high brand which any
faster would at once pronounce first clase,
and was Care Yves taken 10 have IN the
place ore or more barrels full OF liquor that
was real 30 that ca5uel buyers when they
called might not scent the fraui. De hired
team and. placing his bogus stock on
cart,proceedej ,usuaIlyin the evening" TO such
saloon keepers "a looked to hia likely 10
take hls tait. II. be visited neigbbotipg
town it was sn hour near that of closing,
when, calling on dealer, he represented
that he had good goods, but thsy being coz
traband be mus: operate quickly snd very
quietly to avoid detection 5g the authorities
He expressed himstl IS anxious 10 ST. for
81 what was worth 81 and So. The saloon
man 10 Hearls every instsncc ordered casB
carried 10 bis sto,sronm through rear
door Th- wr;gh snd look VI - c.sks
strength, nei ,ae deception, which in every
instance vas mud. cpmtete when he
liquo7 in the bored plugs was sampled Oy
the buyer by roee, s ola sypnon. Inc re-
cult was ready sale. T. did aoe 'ake buy.
ers long 10 fad the they hal heea paying
q very high ~ cs for pure ard simple Sa,er.
The ewi, a uaa exposed Monday nigbs by
man Lear ,hs oty who h,p3sned 10 have
q compaoJ of friends wbeu tie agent called,
and whose frequent ss'npl'rgs s1hsusttd
the wbi-ky in The Plug Gaze Ry'eud5, OF
the police fo-ce, was cell d OF Tuesday by
q lady who ruas Sc on i0 New Milford.
She ,,la how che hsc Ioat har m ney. de-
string to know how chs c3ud 81 rsoress.
She was tCl that If h agent We ca 'ured
on her Information che wooli he deemed
equally ga 54G ga the ewiodier. Af or the
exposure the agent drove hur'iecy TO New
Haven, leaving h stock ard gu ht.
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BIZ &. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.
'g1EUsTEE's SALE
IMpPOynD PEA, EsTATE.

Ey virtue # 2 deed OF trust fro.a William NJ
McVoieh and wife dated February 18th, 1881, re.
corded in the Clors's ofic, of the Corr ;aticn
C, urt OF the city of alexandria Virginia, in deed
book No. II, page 167, ard by direction OF the
party secured thereby the undersigned Will offer
for sale pablo suction, in front of the premises
in tn said city Of Aicxan !Iia PIT y O'Clock m. On
SATURDAY, tGe 6;h day of December, 1890,
at the FaiIflx .treet entrance 10 tho Corporation
Court room, the 70 loving described valuable real
estate:
ALI THAT LOT OF GROUND with the build.
ings thereon situated on the w:st side of ct.
4saph street between Prince and Duke streets, in
the said city OF Alexandria, Virginia. and bound
ed rs follows: Beginning the west side of ST.
Asaph etreet enc hundred and siXte feet four
inches TO the soush of incc street; then south
on St. Asaph street thirty two feet; then west
parsliel 10 Prircl street On hundred ald twenty
three feet igc inches: then north parallel to st.
Asaph street thrty-two fset; thence cast to the
beginning Being the sano lot OF ground which
wa conveyed to the said Wilism y. hcVeigh by
john W Stcwart ami wife by doci dated on the
10Th Gay of February, 1851, and of record in
ibr n, No. 3, paga 1913, ono of the land records
of saxand il County Court.
Terms OF Sale: Cash as to the sum OF "a, OOO
and sn additional sum sufficient to pay the costs
of sale The residue cf tie purchase money to
be on q credit of ono and two years in equal in
stalmenta, evidenced by the n1s of the pur-
chaser, carrying Interest from the day of sale,
and secured BIZ deed OF trust upon the property.
Convoyancing at the cast of tho purchaser.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
nov1O cots Trustee
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WARRENToN-Trains Nos. 81, SO. 81 and
and SO connect daily to and from Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION-Daily, excepUSunday.
Leave Rocky BIT. GOO a. NJ, arrive Franklin
100 D. m, arrive Rocky Mt. 10;2op.m.
ORDONSYIJLE-Train leave Orange for
aordonsvillo 8:15 p. m. snd 11:45 o. In. daily,
and 500 8. m. daily except Sunday. Returning,
leave Gordonsyille for Orange 1880 a. NJ, 1:5O
p. m daily, and 700 a. n. daily except Sunday.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION.
ALL TRAINS DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria from depot at 900 Q. m.
and LIB snd 4:45 q. H.; arrive at Round Hill
I1:3O a. m. and 4:25 aud 1920 p. m.
Returning trains leave Round Hill 6:15 m.
and 1890 and sos p. m, arriving at Alexan.
d-is st 1923 q. II. and 2:54 and 1925 p. M
The 900 q. N. train from Alexandria connects
at Bound Hill with stage for Blue Bidge, Berry
Vile and Winchester, and at Laosburg with stsgea
for Aldie and Middleburg.
The 900 e. III. train and 4:4o p. m. train rom
Alexandria connect st Yionns with stages for
Fairfax Court House.
SLEEPING CLk SERVICE.
On trains Nos. SO and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
,rs between Now York and Atlantis, and At
isuta and New Orleans.
On trains Nos. 90 AID E3 Pullman Buffet Yes.
ribule Sleepers between Washington and New
Orleans, and Washington and Birmingham via
Danville, and Washington and Hot Springs via
salisbury.
On trains Nos 56 and 81 Pullman Vcstbule
sleepers between Washington and Cincinnati and
Louisville.
On trsins Nos. 81 and 55 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Greensboro,
&c.
On trains Nos "a and SO Pullman Sleopors
between Washington and Memphis. via Lynch
burg and Bristol.
Through tickets on sale at thoprincipal stationH
to all points. For rates or information apply to
any agent Of the Company, or to
G. NJ. BORUM, D. P. a., Lynchburg, va.
JAMES L. TAYLOR, q. P. A., Washington, DC
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MEDICINAL.

rs NOT one of the old worn-out.
potash, mercury, sarsaparilla,
thousand doses for shilling med
icIne. 1t is a remedy which never
falls in Blood Diseases, and always
builds up the general health Of the
patient.
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CHINAWARE. &c.
H5NDRED DECORATED C6AMBER SETS,

n II 4
We have in took the hsndsomost line of Deco.
rated Chamber sets ever offered il this city and
at prices that We confident you vii find lower
than they can be purchased for, NO. only in Alex
andria but in Washington. IfyoU nil call we
will take pleasure in showing them to you, and
feel sure OF pleasing you. hogshesd of brand
new patters received to-day direct from tho fac
tory at
oct % z. MILLER & SONS.
A CASE OF GENUINE "R0YAL WORCEs-
Il TERI
We are in receipt this day of package of
Royal Worcester" containing many choice
pieces, especially selected for this market and inn
ported specially to our order. We offer them at
remarkably low figures. A piece Of Worcester
makes 8 most acceptable wedding or Christmas
present. Cali and seec5 tie piece you wish to
purchase, and We will set it aside until you need
it. For sale by
oa29 EJ. MILLER & SON.
A CARD-We are aware that number of Alex
IA sndrians 20 TO Washington for their CHINA
and GLASSWARE, and we believe that with the
proper effort and attention al or nearly sll Of
these people csn be induced to by goods in these
lines at home. We intend therefore to do all in
our power to further this end, and for this pur-
pose we lave selected our stock for fall with
moro than usual care and foresight. Our retail
department. besides, we put under the especial
care of our salesman, and Ii will be his duty 10
see that the stock is always full, and to attend to
the wants of our Alexandria customers. We only
keep "frsts goods selected by the manufacturer
IS perfect, and we buy only from the manufac.
turer. For this reason, We can sell you not only
the best goods. but st the very lowest rrices. In
fins French china, We will order any of Hsvi-
lands patterns at very reasonable price. Hep
ing thst our efforts may nc rewarded and thank
ing you for past k'ndesa, we are very truly yours
eep27 E. J. MILLER & SON.
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AUCTION SALES.

& plat showing the lots may be sesn st the Office
o. the auCtioueers.
WAEEKoUoEs AND WHARF PROPERTY
At the Northeas. intersection of Prince and Union
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cured Herself and Her Child.

Cured Herself and Her Child,
SIS S. has relieved me Of terrible scrofu!a
from which had suffered for years. 1t affected
my nose first as catarrh then carries OF the bone,
and continued to eat until it destroyed the soft
bone in the right side OF the nose, then went to
nv throat and later on to my lungs and it looked
as II was doomed S. S. S. has cured me, and
has also cured my little daughter OF the same
disease. MRS. \. RITCHEY, Mackey, Ind.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga.