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The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

English words now existing. Considerable
difference of opinion exists on this point.
Mr.. George p. Marsh, an American author
OF repute, in his Lectures on the
English Language, estimates that the num-
Der in 1861 probably does not fall short OF
100000; and large additions. especially
IN art and science, have come into
use since that date. Other writer's,
however, come to different conclu-
sion and think that 10000 would include the
whole. 1t depends good deal on how cal
culations are made. If all the subsidiary
words--participles and the like-are to be
taken into account it will swell the sum to-
tai very considerably. Taking the first
three words that occur at random, we find
that from demonstrate" in one of our
modern dictionaries, there are thirteen de-
rivatives; from the word bright there are
twelve, and from "deplore'' there are ten.
There is also redundance in other
forms. In one of Todd's editions of DR..
johnson there are upward of eighty words
with the prefix "alr'-all- complying, all-di-
y1nlng, all-drowsy. and SO on-a very nota-
bic instance of dictionary padding, In
ways like these the vocabulary may be in
definitely increased. Probably if we take
leading words and all their derivations, the
number at the present time will exceed Mr..
Marsh's estimate. An approximate verifi-
cation of this may be found by multiplying
the number of pages in any good modern
dictionary by the average number of words
in page. Shakespeares works, it is be-
lieyed, include about fifteen thousand sepa-
rate words, and Milton's about eight thou
sand, but from these figures we have no
criterion of the extent of the actual Englis
vocabulary. 1t may be mentioned here tina
while Cockeram has only about seven or
eight thousand words, there are in Bailey's
Dictionary approximately about thirty-siy
thousand, and in Johnson's not more than
that. In some of the larger modern works,
again, the figures, as has been said, reach
to upward of one hundred thousand. In
DR.. Johnson's vocabulary many technical
and scientific terms were omitted. and
in his original preface he excuses hims elf in
a very naive and characteristic fashion. 81
could not" he says, visit caverns to learn
the miners language, nor take voyage to
perfect my skill in the dialect of naviga-
ton, nor visit the warehouses of merchants
and the shops of <arti6cers to gain the
names of wares. tools and operations of
which no mention is found in books.' An
adverse critic might be inclined to ask,
Why not? But, all the same, it will be
readily conceded that he did a great work
according to his lights. The science of
philology has been revolutionized since his
day, but his labors largely contributed to
the earlier stages of its progress.
bers' journal.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

The New York Evening Post does not
believe that Mr.. Quay intends to sue it
for libel. It says that if Quay we're not
guilty, Senator Cameron, Wayne Nc
Veagh and Chris. Magee would take it
upon. themselves to deny shat Mr..
Quay had stolen 100000 from the state
treasury; had lost it in gambling; was
in consequence thereof thinking of sui
eide; had made confdant of Mr.. Nc
Veagh, and was finally saved by the in
tervention of Mr.. Cameron, who ad-
vanced the funds for the purpose
through the medium of Mr.. McVeagh.''
1t says even if Mr.. Quay does choose to
pose in what tho republican organs call
an attitude Of dignitied silence, there is
no reason why the other three gentle
men, who are said to know all the facts,
should not unite upon statement ex-
onerating Mr.. Quay. There is no neces-
sity for "dignified silence" on their part
at least
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
BOMBARDED BY HAIL.
A Section of Ohio Suffers From the Ra,
ages of the Elements.

A Section of Ohio Suffers From the Ray
ages of the Elements
WOOSTER, Ohio. May IA terrific cy-
clonic wave, rain and hail storm passed
over parts of Congress, Canaan, Odester
Milton and Chippewa townships, this coun-
ty, between 3 and o'clock Sunday after
noon, doing tremendous amount of dam
age. The storm swept section three miles
in width and eighteen in length. The
most serious damage was dime in and near
the villages of Congress and Rowsburg. In
consequence every pane of glass facing
north and west. unprotected by blinds, was
broken by hailstones which fell to depth
Of eight inches on level. Entire orchards
and strips of oak timber were blown down
or twisted to the ground. Many houses,
barns and outbuildings were unroofed or
blown down. At Rowsburg hail fell to the
depth of eight or ten inches on a level and
drifted to a depth of thirty-two inches,
Hundreds of sheep were killed by hail.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
NORTHERN PACIFIC DIVIDENDS.

Rumor that the Rate will be Increased at
the July Meeting.
ST. PAUL, May 19.-[Special. IA Pioneer
Press New York special says: Rumor was
circulated on Wall street this morning that
at the July quarter day of the Northern
Pacific the dividend would be increased to
the rate of 5 per cent. 1t is a
fact that payment at tho higher
rate was seriously discussed before
last dividend day, and would probably have
been made, as the earnings were regarded
as iustifying it, but for a dislike among the
directors of exposing themselves in the
present market to the imputation of stock
iobbing. The company has been doing
better since April than it did BEFORE
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

THE announcement that President
Benjamin Harrison is laying pipe for
denomination in 1892 will surprise no.
body who knows the very high estima-
ton in which Mr.. Harrison is held-by
himself. Mr.. Harrison will have the
hearty support of all the federal office
holders, and these alone in the southern
states will perhaps be able to give him
control of the nominating convention.
And won't the grand old party rally
round him with enthusiasm for another
campaign!
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
Pen-Portrait of His Majesty.

He treading from society paper with
evident vanity)-Hear this: Our friend
j. Harold Smoothly" THAT'S myself, has
face and form at once imperiousiy and
winningly gracious, magnetic, fascinating,
and courtly."
She Why. Mr.. Smoothly, that is the
very picture which an Indianapolis clergy
man recently drew OF satan.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

The election of Mr.. Carlisle to the
senate means that the democrats will
have to look for new candidate for
speaker, when they again gain control
of the house Of representatives, as they
will do by an overwhelming majority
this year. We believe the choice will
lie between Bynum of Indiana and
Crisp of Georgia. Both are strong,
able and honest men. and Mr.. Crisp,
next to Mr.. Carlisle, is unquestion ably
the ablest parliamentarian in the house.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

Not long ago Florida minister went 10
Perry county to hold services. and soon
after arriving at the church an old hen
jumped out from under his buggy seat and
man was somewhat surprised at CARVING n
hen to preaching, and was greatly surprised
when crowd of boys went to the buggy 10
look for the hen-nest and found two eggs
and a bottle of whisky under the seat,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

THE st. Louis Republic says that be-
fore the close of the year 1892 the pen
sion taxes will average over fourteen
dollars year on every head of family
in the United States. And yet the cry
is for more. Some Of these days the
taxpayers of the country will rise up to
inquire when the government proposes
to begin to consider them little.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

The New York Herald boasts that
it is rule of that Office never to insert
an advertising cut, which is very emp
ty boast SO long as it inserts all sorts of
cuts in its reading matter. If a news.
paper chooses to draw the line on all
kinds of cuts for the sake of typograph-
ical neatness, that's very we'll, but when
it uses cuts in it's reading matter there
is no valid reason why it should not give
advertisers the same privilege.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

fight yesterday for the duty on lead ore.
If ho had been half as true to silver as
he has been to lead, he would not now
be member of committee that is op.
posed to free coinage. Tho Mexican
lead men will get in their work when
the tariff bill is before the senate.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

The venerable Count Won Moltke has
joined the ranks Of the war prophets.
He believes that conflict with France
is inevitable; and he has lived long
enough to understand the temper Of his
people pretty thoroughly.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

THE New York Sun, which is in close
sympathy with the high protective wing
of the republican party IN congress, init
mates that the republicans in that body
do not want to pass any bill through
both houses, and do not intend to do SO.
They think, the Sun says, that by keep
ing the question open until 1892 they
can hold the party together better than
if they showed their hand now. Proba-
bly,. like Mr.. Quay, the party leaders
will maintain discreet silence when
asked: what do you propose to dc
about redeeming the pledges of lsSS?'
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
How He Got Down.

Boston Courier: Lady (commiseratingly)
"And how did it happen. my poor man.
that you became reduced to this abject
condition." Tramp: by being a Christ
ian, madam" Lady: "By being Christ,
ian? Impossible!" Tramp: TT is the
truth, madam. l attended church fair
once and all the money possessed in the
world / had with me. When | left the
fair ] was penniless. and here am
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

The republicans of Colorado are put
ting on their war paint and arraying
themselves in factions under the leader
ship of Teller on the one side, and Hill
on the other, in preparation for great
fight for the formers seat in the senate.
There ought to be good opportunity
for the democrats in the election this
fall. The republicans Of Colorado were
never more demoralized.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

Nh. MCKINLEY promises to be on
time and pass his tariff bill on Wednes-
day. This is the bill that the republi-
can Chicago Tribune pronounces an
iniquitous measure, and which the St.
Paul Pioneer Press says means the ruin
of tho northwest.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
SOME one tried to turn the Irish vote

SOME one tried to turn the Irish vote
against Richard Naux, who has been
nominated to succeed Randall in con-
g-ess, by circulating the story OF his
dancing with Queen Victoria when sec
Rotary Of legation at London. But the
story proved to be boomerang. Some
ono with a long memory has brought
cut the fact that after Mr.. Vaux re-
turned from London, at the time OF the
Philadelphia riots in ISL, he was SO in
censed at the religious persecution then
attempted that he joined the Hiberniau
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

The new society for the prevention of
cruelty to animals starts with nearly
one hundred members, and with little
vigorous work five hundred can be en-
rolled. Let each of the first hundred
secure four other members, and the
thing will be done.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

society, sin order to show to the world
that he was Irish in thought if not in
birth, at time when the Irish were the
object of unreasoning prejudice and
hatred"
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
HELENA, MONT, MAY 20. 1890.

wMontanians abroad will always find the
DAILY INDEPENDENT on file at their favorite ho-
tells: Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan New York;
Grand Pacific, Chicago; West, Minneapolis;
baldwin and Palace Fan Francisco: st. Nicholas
and McDermott, Butte: Leland Hotel, Spring
field, Ill
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

IT would not be surprising il the
whirligig of time should bring William
D. Bynum, of Indiana, into the speak
er's chair OF the house OF representa-
tives. The more the attack of the re-
publican majority in censuring him on
Saturday is considered, the more does
it's action seem like travesty upon JUS
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20

Our Washington dispatch about the
proposed changes in the Helena post
Office and assay office indicate that Col.
r. B. Harrison is bigger man than two
fraudulent senator's, after all.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
How Many Words in English .

An interesting question suggested by an
ancient wais OF Q book is the number o.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
Two of Them Deny 1t.

New YORK, May 19.-Henry Willard, ac-
cording to morning paper, denies the
rumor that he has joined hands with
Huntington to obtain control of the Pacific
Mail Steamship company and cause George
Gould to retire from the presidency.
George Gould also denied the story, and
said that, while Huntington is doing his
best to obtain control of the company at
the coming election, Willard is not in
league with him. Gould also stated that
the story that Huntington acquired $4,000
shares of stock was probably untrue. At
any rate it is very doubtful whether Hunt
ington had secured the desired control.
Should he, Gould will Immediately resign
the presidency. Gould also stated
that he did not think that Hunt
ington's management would be beneficial
to the steamship company as his interest in
the Southern and Central Pacific railroads
would tend to make him sacrifice the inter
ests of the steamship company to those of
the railroads. He declared that should
Huntington be successful, the Goulds would
Immediately dump their entire block of
stock on the mar ket.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
RAILROADS AND STEAMSHIPS.

The Pacific Mail Said to BE in the Hands
of Gould's Enemies.
ST.. PAUL, May 19.-[Special. IA Pioneer
Press New York special says the story in
Wall street about Pacific Mail is that q
combination for control of the company
has been made by Hart. Huntington and
Willard, and has been buying stock for sew
eral days. There is no doubt of
Harris activity in the negotiations and
probably George Gould will step out
Of the presidency at the coming election.
1t is not certain how large part the Puget
sound line has had in these negotiations.
Willard to-day expressly denied that he had
acquired Or intended to acquire any inter
est in Pacific Mail stock. The use of
Huntington's name in this connection was
puzzliIg. On the best authority, however,
it may be stated that Huntington
and Willard have substantially come to
agreement rs to Tacoma terminus. II
was explained by one familiar with the fea-
lures of the situation that there now exist
four or five transcontinental lines and the
steamship lines of the Pacific. The com.
panies feel that they must have direct COM
munication with China and Japan and
would naturally start steamers of
their own unless they are allowed due
consideration by the present established
lines. All railroads appreciate the fact
that the business of the three steamer lines
is not even now on n paying basis, and that
the establishment Of another line would
bring on rate war, and other complica-
tlons, and have. therefore, united in main
tanning existing lines. The establishment
of the Tacoma terminus for the Pacific
Mail is rendered necessary and isagreed
upon to save the starting of new line.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
NEW GOODS.

We display Monday number Of new
Piano Lamps.
Mexican Onyx, brass mounted, variety
of shades, from $50 to 500.
Black Wrought Iron, quit, Colonial
and very artistic, 800 to $50
L no of Brass and Wrought Iron ban
quet and table lamps, SD to $50.
CUTLERY.
Large invoice just received. Not
opened at this writing. You will have
to call for information about these. Sew
eral beautiful carving sets in it, though.
SILVERWARE AND CHINA.
Number of new pieces. Gold and
Walrus tooth Pie Server, Gold Coffee
Spoons, etc.
Haviland China; Dinner and Tea Set,
Salad Dishes, A. D. Coffees, etc.
The Ore Metropolitan Stock Of the CITY,
SEE OUR ENLARGED STORE. FINEST WATCH
REPAIRING IN THE NORTHWEST. ALL
CORRESPONDENCE ANSWERED.
]. STEINMETZ JEWELRY CO.,
Leading Jewellers, Helena, Mont.
Watch this space. We change ''ad' three times
aweek.
JOIN OUR WATCH CLUB.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-05-20
The Mady Clothing
COMPANY

Have opened a CLOTHING
and CENTS FURNISHING
GOODS store in GRANITE
BLOCK. We keep the Finest
Goods Manufactured and will sell
them at the VERY LOWEST
PRICES. Call and we will con-
vince you we mean what we adj
vertise. No trouble to show
goods.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01
ABSOLUTELY PURE
VALE OF LAND.

GALE OF LAND.
W. y. Tate, administrator of Moses l..
Rice against thomas F.. Holt and
others.
Bv virtue Of a decree Of the Superior
Court made in the above entitled ease,
| will sell at the court house door in
Uillsboro on the 18th day of March
next the following described lands As
the property OF the late Moses l.. Rice,
to-wit
One tract on the waters OF Back
Creek adjoining the lands of James Nc
Adams. Lemucl Rice and others, con-
tanning rhirty-Seven Acres, more or
less.
Also one other tract on Back Greek
adjoining John Hodge. Iemuel Rice
and others. containing SiNty-IwO
Acres, o or less-all subject 10 the
widows dover.
Terms OF sale: Onc-third in cash,
one-third i'll six and twelve months,
bond and security tor deferred Fay
menta.
This 9th day Of january, 1850.
W. n. TATE.
AdminiStratdr and Comm'ra
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
STATIONERY.

THE Corner" is on a boom. and so is
the Book store. One month ago the
question was asked "whether or not the
Book Store was to be a success or a
failure p The good people of Orange
have decided that it should be a success.
Many thanks for your decision. The
Book Store'has just received 60 Bibles,
and New Testaments with Psalms from
10 cents to $500. Everybody ought to
have a nice Bible. Come and | will
sell you one cheap. a large lot OF Car
tiers Ink just received. You will find
at the Book Store the largest assert
nent Of Writing Tablets ever seen in
Orange County, from ) to 80 cents.
Also Il large line OF Box Paper and I'm
velopes. IRON 10 to 70 cents The most
complete assortment of Stationery even
in Orange County. My Writing Paper
is the sweethearts delight know. -
cents Will buy IA ream of good writing
paper 1T the Book Store. SO many
School Books, Blank Books. Novels.
Blank Forms. Pens, Pencils. &C.. they
arc in my way. 4 hint to those who
wish TO save money is sufficient. IS cts
per NJ. tor Confederate II Hall
Clocks wanted.
Yours truly.
w. DDnYvN~
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01
For tie Observer.
County Map.
BINGHAM ScHool., =. O.,
Web. 21th. 1900. {

Mr.. LtIt0r. Several Of our most
prominent citizens have proposed to
subscribe literally tor a good Coun-
ty Map. We think such a thing
would be instructive, interesting and
useful tor future reference. A large
Map showing the Townships, School
Districts, all the Public Roads, Wa
ter Courses, Factories, Mills, Post
Offices, Public Schools, Mineral Dc
posts, SC, with courses and dis
,auces from County seat, and have
this surrounded With q heavy orna-
mental border containing photo
graphs of all the County Officers,
Members of the Legislature and all
the principal Public Men OF the
County as far back as we could
rcach-would give it q historical
feature that would be interesting
and useful for perhaps generations to
come. The Map should be we'll Sc
cured in a neat frame and glass and
placed in the Court House. OF
course this would involve a full sur
,cy of the County, but the cost
would be small in comparison to the
importance OF the work. We have
no doubt the principal part could be
raised by subscription. Would like
TO correspond with al WHO feel dis
posed TO interest themselves in this
matter. 1t is thought we can a.
range the matter at March Court so
as 10 commence the work IS soon
thereafter a. the weather Will PER
nit. Yours, &c,
GEO. w. TATE.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01

The transition from long. liuger.
ing and painful sickness 10 robust
health marks an epoch in the HE OF
the Individual Such . remarkable
event is treasured in the memory
and the agency whereby the good
health has been attained is gratefully
blessed. Hence 1t is that so much
is heard in praise OF Electric Bitters.
80 many feel that they " their
restoration TO health. 10 the use OF
the Gieat Altelatlye and Tonic. II
YOU arc troubled with auy disease OF
Kidneys, Liver or stomach, Of long
or short standing ybu Will surely
find relief by use Of Electric Bttcrs.
Sold al 50c. aud 81 per bottle at
w. a Hayes Drugstore.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01
TUWN

At a regular meeting Of the Board OF
Town Commissioners of HillsbOro held
on Monday night. Feb. 10th. 1890, See.
80 of the town ordinances was amended
so as to prohibit the opening of Barber
Shops in IIillSboro on Sunday. Any
person violating this ordinance shall be
subject to a fine not exceeding ten dol
lars. at the discretion of the Mayor.
The Board at the same meeting pass
ed an ordinance prohibiting the owners
OF par-rooms from allowing any person
other than themselves and their clerks
from entering their places of business
on Sunday. Any person violating this
ordinance shall forfeit and pay for every
such offence the sum of ten dollars !;
one-half of said fine to be paid into the
town treasury and the other hall to the
person. furnishing sufficient information
to convict the person violating said or
finance.
The above ordinances to take effect
from date.
JAMES CARMICHAEL.
Clerk of Board.
IIillsboro. n. c., Feb. llth, 1890.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01
NJ CAROLYN y.
Y ORANGE COUNTY,
Superior Court, Jan. 23d, 1890.

superior COuTt cd7% -o", Aooo
Ida Fuller against William Fuller.
The above entitled case Is IN action
for divorce FROM the bonds OF matri-
mony, and it appears 70 the Court that
William Fuller. the defendant isTa non
resident of the State of North Carolina.
and that an order has been made by the
Court that the herein may Dc
served by publication.
Therefore the defendant William
Fuller is hereby notified and command
euto be and appear at the next term OF
our Superior Court 10 be held for the
County of Orange at the court house in
Ilillsboro on the 18th day OF March.
1890. and answer the complaint of the
plaintiff which is filed i'll the Clerks
office OF said Court. during the said
term. or the plaintiff will apply 10 tn.
Court for the relief demanded III salt
complaint.
Witness. S. NJ. Gattis. Clerk of tho
| SUPERIOR Court, at Office in Hlll>borO
this the 23d day OF January, 1890.
$. NJ. GATTIS.
Clerk Of Superior Court.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1890-03-01
GALE OF REAL ESTATE.

By virtue OF a decree Of the Superior
t u made III the case OF ). L. Forrest.
Administration of Mary McCaulev. de-
ceased. against George McCauley and
Mary Nctauley. | will sell at the court
house IL lllli>horo on Monday the l1tn
day O March. 1890, a tract of land in
Orange County oil the waters Of Seven
Mile Greek. adjoining the ,ands Of John
NJ. smith. George NJ. Pratt. John X.
Hobhs aud others. and containing Forty
Acres. more or ..>s. the same being the
lands u the late Mary McCauley.
Terms II sale One-third in cash, one
,hlr3 IN SIX and twelve months. bond
and security. title reserved until pur-
chase money i fully paid, and interest
on deferred permentS.
This 9TH lay Of Feb. 1890.
STEPHEN L. FORREST.
Admir- and Commissioner.