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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
Is tho Chaplain Doing HI. Duty,

ID INC CH0plal0 DOING HIS DUTY?
A storyis going the rounds now which
would indicate every opportunity for
Sabbath school missionary work among
the members of the house. The other
day Gambler and Grimes, OF Georgia,
got into an argument in regard to early
religious training. Grimes claimed that
the religious precepts taught in youth
were never forgotten, and that the cate
chism and verses of scripture then COM
mitted to memory could be repeated
years after.
"rll tell you what I'll do, Grimes" !"
said Gambler, "T'll bet you $40 even that
there isn't man in this house can re-
peat the ten commandments without
making a mistake"
"1'l just go you," said Grimes. 'Se-
lect your men," and the money was put
up.
Mr.. Gambler said he would select Rep
resentative Breckinridge, of Kentucky,
and Representative Wilson, of West
Virginia, both blue stocking Presbyte-
rians. Mr.. Breckinridge was called in
first and the bet stated. The silver
tongued orator of Kentucky studied a
moment and then said: "Gentleman, I
can't repeat the Ten Commandments
without a mistake" Mr.. Wilson was
then applied to, but the college professor
was also compelled to admit that his
memory was defective on that subject.
He got even with Gambler, however, by
saying: II am willing to bet $40 that !
could have repeated any nursery rhyme,
and Gambler would not have been able
to tell the difference between it and the
Ten Commandments. ."-Pittsburg Com
mercial Gazette.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
Shark and Porpoise Fight.

Monday morning at 8 o'clock while,
the bathers at Avalon, N. j., were enjoy.
ing bath In the surf, which is permitted
below the hotel up to o'clock in the
morning, a large school Of porpoises made
dash up the coast Just behind the
breakers. There was over hundred Of
these slippery monsters, so hard to catch
In a net, and they never bite at any
known bait. A good sized porpoise viii
devour a bushel Of mossbunkers or q
young drulnfish at o single meal, and
just now the surf is filed with small
drumfsh feeding at food tide. The man.
eating shark likes the same kind Of diet,
and many a bloody conflict ensues be-
tween these robbers of the great deep
when they meet on common feeding
ground. In front of the hotel there is
considerable depth Of water, and the DOR
poises came so near that many Of them
could have been reached with fishing
rod.
Suddenly, as the school of porpoises
were tumbhng over each other in play.
o four foot shark made dash out Of the
water, pursued by a ten foot porpoise
The porpoise succeeded in biting piece
out of the man-eater and made q vicious
plunge at the shark in mid air, while the
SEQ became red with blood.
Both fish were in duel to the death,
Neither tried to escape. The shark was
the swiftest in motion, but was an un-
equal antagonist. The porpoise would
dive under him and strike him in the
belly under water, to the great discom-
fort of the man-eater, whose jaws were
not big enough to make much impress
sion on the tough hide of the slippery
sea hog. Three times they met in mid
air, and struck each other as two bull
elks butt each other with their antlers
The porpoise slowly retired ten feet,
and with the swiftness of lightning
struck tho shark in the middle and rip
ped him open. The man-eater soon float
ed dead out on the sea, while the por-
poise, badly hurt, followed his compan-
ions up Townsend inlet.-Cor. Philadel-
| phia Times.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Here are few amusing blunders that
have just occurred in examinations in
Boston public schools: One little girl
said that Sin 1920 the Pilgrims came to
Massachusetts, for the purpose of fight
ing the battle of Bunker HILL" Another
said: "In 1882 William Penn explored
Pennsylvania with crew of Quakers. I"
In another paper small boy, who had
evidently heard that the English people
were fond of meats, said that of all tho
countries he had rather visit England,
because he would like to see the Thames
river apd the beef eaters.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
Improvement

in my condition, my appetite began to
return and with it came the ability to
j, digest all the food taken, my strength,
improved each day, and after few
months of faithful attention to your
directions, 1 found myself well
woman, able to attend to all household
duties. The medicine has given ME a
new lease of life, aud cannot thank
you too much"
1--WE, tile undersigned, citizens nf
BrOckway Centre, Mich, hereby certify
that the above statement, made hv
Mrs. Lake, is true i'll every particular
and entitled to full cre.lcncc."-O l..
Chamberlain, G. w. Waring, z. "A.
Wells, Druggist.
"My brother, in England, was, for ~
long time, unable to attend to his occu-
patton, by reason Of sores OH his foot
sent him Ayers Almanac and the tcs-
timonials IL contained induced him To
try Ayers Sarsaparilla. After using il
n little while, he was cured, and is now
a well man, working in u sugar mill
at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia" p
A. Attewell, Sharbot Lake, Ontario.
Ayers Sarsapari||a,
PREPARED By
Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mase.
Price 81; six bottles. IS. Worth S. lo,,...
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
A Walking Denefaction.

A gentleman whose name should bo
handed down to perspiring posterity as
the greatest benefactor Of the summer of
1890 walked down Broadway at the
hottest hour of the hottest day last week.
He was only tramp, and an awful
specimen of his kind at that, but he
wore heavy hooded ulster, buttoned
from his chin to his toes, with such a
delightful air of ease and comfort that
he sent a grateful chill, worth at least
twenty five cents to each recipient, down
the spines of fully 10000 sweltering Pc
destrians.-New York Times.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
War Eagle. Stony ol.ro,

Ihere Is great excitement among the
Kckapoos over the discovery of q petri-
fed body supposed to be that of War
Eagle, leading chief of the tribe who
died many years ago, shortly after the
tribes return from Old Mexico. Instead
Of the remains being deposited in the
ground in coffin they were placed in
an upright position in large hollow
tree, there to await the coming of the
happy hunting days, as the Indians be-
lieve. During the rage of fierce forest
fire the trunk Of the tree was consumed
by the flames. A party of Indians who
were passing through the woods stopped
to light their pipes, when the image of
an Indian warrior, with tomahawk in
hand, was discovered underneath the
ashes of the burning tree.
The scene which followed is described
as being most remarkable. The Indians
were scared so badly that they lost all
self control and a regular panic ensued,
the Indians rushing madly through the
woods and yelling at the top Of their
voices. AS soon as word could be COM
municated to the remaining members of
the tribe, some 200 in number, hurried
consultation was held, at which it was
decided that the reservation should be
Immediately abandoned.
Luckily some Of the more civilized
members of the tribe had influence
enough to allay the feeling of fear, and
the plan of desertion was not carried
out. The place Of fright was visited
later in the day, when sure enough the
petrified body of War Eagle was ex-
humed and placed upon exhibition.
The petrifcation was perfect. The
war costume was as natural as life, there
being perfect imprint on the stone of
both gun and tomahawk, which were
buried alongside the body. Thepeculiar
formation of stone presents IN imposing
appearance, and, but for the occasional
creases caused by insects, would be clear
of any imperfections.
A large, hollow oak was selected, the
top sawed off about fourteen feet from
the ground, and the petriAed body
placed upright therein, to remain for
ever. A two inch pine slab bearing the
following inscription marks tho petrifed
remains of this tribes greatest warrior:
"War Eagle, great fighter, turned into
rock. Indians afraid Great Spirit. Let
him sleep on his beauty forever.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
SPECULATION Even in Earning,

Some persons are of the opinion that
there is more or less speculation in every
BUSINESS transaction. A Long Island
farmer, the other day, carried his peas
to the Gansevoort market in this city.
He got just twenty cents a bushel for
them. He had paid forty cents bushel
to farm hands for the bare cost of pick
ing them. Had this farmer arrived four
days sooner he would have got $1.25 a
bushel. When he arrived the market was
we'll supplied by other farmers.-Epoch.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
A speckled lobster.

Captain Robert Staplins, lobster fish
erman Of stonington, Conn.,, caught in
one of his pots just outside of Fishers
Island, on Saturday alobster with yellow
and red spots of the brightest hue all
over Its body. The lobster was viewed by
men who have been engaged in the capture
of Holsters their entire life, but none had
ever before seen anything similar. 1t
weighed about one and half pounds,
and the spots were regular In size and
shape. Not only was the body decorated.
but the claws and legs were as speckled
as a turkeys egg.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

On his way to France Eyraud, tho
French stranger, asked for knife to
cut his finger nails. The officers in
charge feared that he contemplated sui
eide and refused to give him one, where
upon he said: eff wished to commit
suicide could readily force my hands
between my ribs ansl make way with
myself" He was soon afterward man
acled to prevent him from doing this.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Col. Edward Bradford, the new chief
commissioner of the London police, was
ono of the most celebrated sportsmen of
the British army. He has but one arm,
the other having been torn off by IT,
gress which he had attacked in India.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
A Proeressiye Clergyman,

Dr.. Meredith, of Brooklyn, has very
progressive ideas about church furnish
ing entertainment for young people.
He has lately established on Fulton
street q second reading room for work
ing men (and idlers, too, for that mat
ter), where there Is no restriction placed
upon smoking pipes and cigars. He
would not object to the church furnish
ing billiard tables and bowling alleys
EDoch,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
Fruit Instead of Flowers.

"send fruit to your departing friends
on steamers instead of flowers" said the
purser of IN Atlantic flyer. "Fruit is
never 80 delicious as when eaten on the
water, and with the new refrigerators it
can be kept perfectly fresh from shore to
shore. The flowers wither over night,
and are tossed overheard as soon as pos
sible after their fragrance has been
sucked up by the salty ir."-New York
World
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

London has boy cartoonist. He is
only 10 years old, but is said to do re-
markable work. He made a sketch of
Mr.. Gladstone, and, sending it to him,
by return mail received letter in the
Grand Old Mans own handwriting
thanking the little artist and wishing
him every success in his future opera
tions.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

On the Beach.

On the Beach.
The night Is warm, the moon Is bright
And here, upon the sandy beach,
A brush fire burns With glaring light,
Removed above the billows' reoch,
Tho rest have wandered down the shore,
We two arc left awhile alone,
We talk, as we have talked before,
In quiet, confidential tone.
She holds just DER the smo.deriug ash,
On point Of reed, white "marshmal
low"
Her eye droops'low beneath Its lash,
Watching the flames dance bright and
yellow.
How fair and sweet she looks tonight!
How wistful, yet how strangely shy!
IT'S joy TO watch loves hqdling light
That leaps and sparkles In her eye.
But then she's been just 80 before
To lots and lots Of other fellows;
And so we SIT here on the shore,
And talk and laugh, aud toast "marsh
mallows." Life.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Francis Bennoch, whose death is an
nounced in London, was well known in
New York and Boston. He was a bust
ness man, with literary tastes, and was
Hawthorne's intimate friend. He was
Julian Hawthorno's godfather, and knew
Longfellow, Bryant, Bayard Taylor and
Emerson
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
Bruin Caught NappIne.

P. o. Sullivan, who lives about six
miles above the junction of the Middle
and South Fork of Boise, on the former,
killed a black bear with knife. He
had followed the bear for several miles,
1t lay down beside rock, and Sullivan
crept up to it and plunged a big knife
into a vital part. George Alexander,
who is neighbor, and saw the bear
where 1t was dead, was in the city and
related the story. Itwas very large and
would weigh 500 pounds.-Boise (1daho)
Statesman.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
,Iust what He xxante.1

Gus De Smith, wish I had appealed
for a postofice, or clerkship, or some
thing of the kind.
Ferguson-What good would that
have done you? You would have been
left out in the cold.
De Smith (mopping his perspiring
brow)-My dear boy, that's precisely
what I want.-Texas Siftings
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
IN THE SANCTUARY.

We sit together In The Dew,
Drawn from tho week day world awAyf
The lesson o'er, the sermon through,
Cosc side by side we kneel to pray.
Then rise, as loud from pipe and reed
The swelling organ notes ascend,
And banded maiden voices lead
The music onward to the end.
Low bending near, hold her book,
Though little heed pay to It;
Her voice, timid warbling brook,
Lures oil my thoughts away to il:
"Above oil others, One Is known
Who well deserves the name Of Friend;
Beyond a brothers love is shown
His love, free, costly, without end"
Sweet is that sweeping choral tide,
And throbbing sweet those organ chords;
But sweeter far than all beside
Sound Lucy's gentle, sainted words;
Pitched soft and meek, her trustful tono
Gives to my life nobler trend:
above all others, One is known
Who well deserves tho name of Friend"
The people next us do not hear
The burden of that still small voice;
And yet it bids me plain and clear
To make this childlike soul my choice
And sudden yearnings rise intense,
And fifty with her singing blend,
That, some day, in human sense,
Imay become-her moro than friend.
John Dorland Cremer in New York Sun.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

The United States was one of the first
nations to set the example of creating
public holidays which had direct refer
ence to the peoples achievements in their
own behalf. The observance of the
Fourth of July dates from its first ami
versary, and has never been interrupted
since the establishment of the republic.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
A Woman and a LAWYER.

Mrs. Mary Williams, Wisconsin wo-
man, took steamer at Milwaukee for
Grand Haven. On the way over she
was very seasick, and she has found a
Chicago lawyer to begin suit against the
steamboat company for 5000 damages.
She says 1t was implied and inferred
that she should be carried pleasantly
and safely.-Detroit Free Press.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

The grapple plant Of the Kalahart des-
irt is said to be real vegetable curiosi-
ty. In its general appearance it looks
moro like starfish than plant, and
each ray or arm is tipped with barbs,
which when fastened to the wool of
sheep have to be cut out, that being the
only way Of removing them.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

The University of Berlin, with its 1905
students and scores Of famous professors,
has a capital of but $3.50, 900. Its largest
endowment, that of the Countess Bose,
is only $150,000. Nevertheless it is the
seatof the highest German learning, and
claims to have the ablest corps Of in
structors Of all the worlds schools
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

In water telephone recently patented
in England, the apparatus employed for
the collection Of sound transmitted
through water between ships has been
improved by constructing an apparatusso
that any pressure caused by the increased
density of the water has no effect upon it.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
They Don't Observe.

A Boston artist sketched an average
sunset-just such a one as is seen 100
times q year-and had five witnesses to
verify the accuracy of his work. His
sketch had no sooner been hung out than
90 per cent. of the critics declared that
no man in America had ever seen such
clouds in the sky.-Detroit Free Press.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

A prize of 800 was offered by The
Washington Post to the person guessing
nearest the population of that city, and,
remarkable to say, three persons hit
exactly the number, 229,796 They have
agreed to divide the money.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

A locomotive destined for a railroad
in British Columbia was being hoisted
into steamship at San Francisco re-
Gently when the rope snapped, dropping
the 'iron horse" into the bay. It
weighed sixty-five tons. and sank so far
In the mud that 1t could not be found
when sounded for next day.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

A new sketching apparatus for cyclists
has recently appeared In England. The
paper is placed on a small board in front
Of the cyclist, and the work can be
roughly contoured in about half the time
ordinarily REQUIRED.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

This years caterpillar stories are not
quite so large as those of two years ago,
but they say that train on the Bangor
and Piscataquis railroad was nearly
stopped by the bugs the other day, and
that some of the white birch trees in
that region are fairly alive with them.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
A Proper Accompanimcnt.

Mrs. Bingo-see, dear; look at these
lovely white vests bought you down
town to-day. Only fifty cents.
Mr.. Bingo-Why didn't you buy me
some paper collars to go with them?-
Clothier and Furnisher.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Apainter arrested in Litchfeld, Conn.,,
while at work, walked along quietly for
few minutes, when he suddenly turned
and dashed his paint brush into the
sheriff's eyes. He then escaped. The
sheriff is badly injured.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
In q Different Set.

"Now pray for Susie Bates, said Mrs.
Simeral to 6-year-old Flossie, who was
saying her prayers. "Susie is quite
sick"
why, mamma, said Flossie, 81 can't
pray for her. She doesn't belong to our
crowd."-Epoch.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
TARIFF LITERATURE FOR ALL.

The NPRoTECT1vET ETAn1rFLEAauR
g publishing g most valuable series of Tariff
documents. These are prepared with view
t. the facts and 4d for protec
laborers, merchants or professional men.
Each issue of the series appeals to those En-
gg gngcd IN separatc industries, and presents in.
of living, and other arguments showing the
benefits of Protection;
cents in stamps except "Wagcs, Living and
Tariff" which will be sent for cents.
The whole list will be sent for 80 cents or
any twelve for 20 cents or any five for 10
i-"wagcs, Living and Tariff" E A. HAn1s: =.
80 Advantages Of Protective Tariff to l0a
states" First Prize Essay 1857. cRAw. .
s-"Ho%s frqdaefIon Indispensable 70 a:snp %
1eaafed TO for ae1sas5s!e the Peope ef
the United states and Adequate Home
Ct .hfss RSs est
siEss p wcod Free Raw 81
Materials be Advantageous to the Labor
and Indtxtrtes Of the United States"
pr1e u FEssa aSso 2PE g
o"sems We've MH on he Tariff 6y an Old Busi
7-"rhe frosective @ TaiifP is AdvaniaSes for %
the Wao3 SeSth fnts,est g; 5aHga ED%aHPs g
ss
,o~rhs sEsw Fs48e1 p snd g. as Col THoxi; 20
11-"pFotsessa IS Public Policy" a1oaas S: 10
l2-"RsP!y 70 r. P;ss;dsats Fise:1fids Mes: -
1s-.woffinnnen sase M "a and doaaET sse Tarif
A-"The Vital Question Shall American Indus
tFies be Aosndoned and American Mar.
1S-Same in German, with Addition. .:........ 8
l6-"The Progress OF One Hundred Years."
15-.PTossstion ior American shiipppinK.:;...::. s
l8-"The Tariff Not Tax" HonEnB. DBEIL..
l9-.Why 1rishmen Should Be Protectionists." s
20-"Protection:" E. II. AANIDowN. .......... {
2l-'What Is q Tariff 2" Answers to q Working.
2e-"The Amefican Wool industry" Ell. AZ.
s-.wssss and Cost Of Living: j. s. wIExs.
AE"Southern Farming Industries",,.,..
"a Short Talk to WoEkingmen" 3
SSSProtectton and the Farmer" Senator s. M
IL
The AnERlcAM Ecoxonsr. weekly, devoted to the
1scusston Of all phases Of the Tariff question. S2
year. Sample copies free. Address American Pro
te&iyR ~ AJo-
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Seth Low used to think he had the
shortest name in New York until he
saw Max Ans sign in Greenwich street
the other day. Mr.. OF, the picture
Trainer in Clinton place, has New York's
shortest surname.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
HE'S All Riplt.

He's All Right.
Mrs. Cobwigger-My little boy is SO
delicate don't think he will live through
the summer.
Rev. DR.. Pnmrose-Tut, tut. AS long
as he survived the Fourth of July he's
good for another year at least.-Epoch.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Attorney General Miller is the only
one of tho eight cabinet officers who has
no secretary at all. Mr.. Miller has not
been in the habit Of confiding i'll any
body. He attends personally to all his
business, and trusts in other people just
as little as possible,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11

Agnes-Oh, dear! Why do we have
SO many dog days?
Laura-Well, every dog has his day,
you know, and there are great many
dogs.-Munsey's Weekly.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-10-11
HOW LEATHER Is MADE.
ONE TRADE IN WHICH ANCIENT
METHODS ARE EMPLOYED.

11ottcEn Improvements Have Not Affectetl
Tanning-The Process of Converting
Hides Into Leather Minutely Described.
A Large Establishment.
Modern ingenuity has changed tho
character of almost every business in
existence within the last fifty years, but
there is one which still retains its prime
val simplicity. That is the nanufact-
ure Of leather. The one thing needed to
make good leather is time, and rs modern
machines tend to eliminate that clement
they are Of no use here. The ancient
and honorable occupation Of the tanner
stands proof against innovations.
Notwithstanding that fact there is an
immense amount Of leather made, and
Cincinnati's output for year reaches
the enormous quantity Of 4S2 900 hides.
valued at $4,6sO, 600. Of this fully half
is made at one tannery, which is the
largest in the world.
1t was to this tannery that reporter
betook himself yesterday to see how the
old fashioned business was conducted.
The obliging superintendent took him in
hand, and for one hour and half the
pair marched steadily onward, upstairs,
down elevators and through villainous
smells