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THE BIRTH OF A WORD.
How n Wager Made In Dublin Added to tho
English Vocabulary.

How n Wager Made In Dublin Added to the
English Vocabulary.
New Castle. (E ng.) Chronicle.I
Richard DAILY, proprietor Of the Smoke
Alley Theater, Dublin, in the year 1871,
had an extraordinary propensity for max
ing wagers. Hearing an actor described in
French as un fagotin, a term for which it
was argued there was no English equiva-
lent, a discussion arose, in the course of
which, he offered to bet 20 guineas that
within 48 hours perfectly new word should
be in the mouths of nearly all the people in
Dublin, and within a week begin
to be commonly used, with a new
and definite meaning attached to it.
The bet was accepted by Alderman Mon
crieffe, in combination with three others
who were present, and the stakes were duly
deposited. After the performances of his
theater were over, DAILY wrote word on
each OF a dozen or two cards, and giving
one to each of the call-boys, scene-shiiters,
carpenters and supernumeraries, with alump
of chalk, directed thom to perambulate the
city until daybreak, chalking the word
upon as many doors and shutters as they
could. The next day was Sunday, and
upon the doors OF shops, warehouses ana
private dwellings, this one word appeared,
in every direction, creating no little won
der and alarm.
Some believed it to be the watchword of
secret society, and the signal for some up
lawful slaughter-house doings; some be-
lieved on first seeing it that it was nick
name for themselves, all over Dublin it was
talked about discussed, and wondered at
After q few DAYS the general conclusion was
that it meant nothing more than joke, a
mere trick to set people talking, only the
hoax of someone who wanted to humbug
and laugh at the entire population OF the
city.
But the word was never forgotten, and it
is now in common use, with a well-dehned
meaning att ched to it, in India, Australia,
America, Canada. in short, wherever the
English language is spoken. The word
was the now expressive, but at first mean
ingless, one-Quiz.
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THE UNTAMED HIRED GIRL.
Without Raising n Hand. She Conquers Her
RPbelIious subjects.

RpbelIIous subjects.
Chicago Herald.]
Alas for the futility OF human effortl The
ladies of the pretty suburb OF Ravenswood,
who erstwhile sought SO herocally to throw
off the bondage in which thy were held
by their servant girls, have succumbed in
the struggle. The hired girl, unconquered
and untamed, is the victor, and the ladies'
their employers and serfs-are now suing
for peace. In other words, the Ravenswood
Cooperative Housekeeping Association,
started under such favorable auspices, has
died "a-borning." 1t has gone under.
1t came about this way: The list Of men,
bership of the association right at the start
rose to 20. The funds necessary for the en-
terprise were subscribed without any ado.
All arrangements, such as securing suita-
BILE building in which large kitchen, din
ing rooms, ETC.. were located Drinks Ex-
press building), and engaging the more me-
NAL sort OF help, were easily made. Every
thing was ready, except the single item of
hOusekeeper or superintendent. But that
proved to be the rock on which their shin of
hope went to smash. No person who an
swered at all the purpose WIS to be had lor
love or money. Seeking high or low did no
good. The one person necessary 10 make
the whole scheme leasible was not TO be
found. Hence the breaking up Of the whole
plan. Hence, also, the return of the pehi.
tent, febeli0us ladies under the time -hohored
yoke OF the hired girl.
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Cost, $1,000. The estimate is based on
New York prices for materials and labor.
In many sections of the country the cost
should be less.
Feasible Notifications: Heightso of stories,
colors, sizes of rooms and kinds Of materials
may be changed. Cellar may be placed
under a part or whole of the building.
Peaked roof may be built in place of the
fiat roof, giving attic rooms; or a third story
may be added at moderate cost. The second
story may be planned for a dwelling. The
first story may be planned as one large
store. The whole building NAV be used Tor
store purposes. Il. w. SHoPPELL.
Copyright 1890.
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THE SOLAR CORONA.
A New Theory OF its Character which
Seems Chpn bic Of Dcmonstrntion.


Seems Capable OF Demonstrated.
Newcastle, Eng. Chronicle,
The observations made by Prot. schaeb-
erie, of the Lick Observatory, In connection
with the eclipse Of last December, has led
him TO PROFOUND an entirely new theory OF
the solar corona. According to his OBJ
servations the corona is caused by light
emitted and reflected from streams Of matter
elected from the sun by forces which In
general act along lines normal to the sur
face. These orces are most active near the
center Of each sun spot zone, and owing TO
the change OF the position Of the observer
with reference 10 the plane o. the suns
equator. the perspective overlapping and
interlacing OF the two sets of streamers at
change in the type Of the corona.
Having had this idea suggested TO him in
the course OF his investigations Prof. Schae-
berle has hit upon a mode of mechanically
demonStrating it. Having stuck number
of needles in a ball to represent the streams
OF matter, be placed the model in
beam OF parallel rays and allowed
its shadow to fall upon screen,
the result being that an indefinite
variety Of forms similar TO the coronal strIc-
ture can be reproduced by simply revolving
the model. Whether the forms that are
seen according as the observer is above, be-
low or in the plane the suns equator
agree with those that should be seen, has vet
to be proved, but if there is such agreement,
il will 70 tar in the direction of confirming
this novel view of the suns corona.
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A CURE FOR LEPR0sY.
The Doctors Of India Cinim 20 Have Solved
the Grrnt Medical Problem.


The Doctors Of India Cnim 10 Have Solved
the Grrnt Medical Problem.
Newcastle, Eng. Chronicle.]
From two different parts Of India-Cal-
cutta and Mangalore-come reports an
nouncing that several cases of leprosy have
been cured. There are various kinds Of
leprosy, and medical experts have promul-
gated as many and more conflicting theories
as to its cause, the contagiousness or other
wise, and as TO its durability or incurablllty.
What is certain is tnat the disease may con-
tinue for very many years without causing
death, and that when the disease has
reached an advanced stage it is probably
incurable. 1t has been claimed that the
malady is hereditary, but this has been dis
proved. 1t is also asserted that women are
less liable to the disease than men.
Poor living, want Of cleanliness, and ex-
posure to cold and damp-these are some Of
the conditions generally attendant upon
victims to leprosy. One authority SAYS it is
contagious, another that its characteristic is
extremely problematical. Amid SO many
conflicting opinions, details OF the several
cures which are reported to have been eff
fected in India will be awaited with inter-
est. The cost OF successful treatment is said
to be only 10 rupees.
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DOCTORS STUDY TEN YEARS,


Elaborate Course In ttedieins n, aairsd By
the Profession IN Thibet
illustrated Americana
The course In medicine In Thibet lasts
ten years, according 10 NJ, Ptitsyn, who has
recently returned from TFansbaikalia, The
first four years are devoted 10 the study Of
the ThibetaB and Mongol languages, 10
religious service, and 10 praetieing drawing
and various bandiemfls, Medicine rec
eeiyea attention the peIt lhyee years, the
students being required 10 learn by heart
the names Of the 42p drugs. and the contents
Of Ave volumes Of Thibelan hand,booka OF
medicine, and 70 study surgery and thera'
peuties, Then come one year oF astronomy
and astrology, and two years Of philosophy
aud theology.
Thus equipped, the students are pre-
pared 10 do battle with the 1ol funda'
mental diseases recognized by Thibstan
medicine, one of which IN q kind OF In
fuenee Of the planets. Among. the rem,
edIes used are tho bones OF . dragon spd
the horn and skin OF o unioorD. The ehie
medical work 10 entitled rod jaeheva,
or the "rale OF the Curkhan otoehl uod
OF medleine1, about what formerly WAS
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and you begin to get dim idea of the con-
dition in which an irreligious man would
find himself in heaven. He would be un-
speskably miserable.
Shall a man go on. then, living de-
PRAYED life and expect to be happy here
after? Shall we hope even after a careless
and fippant life, without any honest think
ing in it, or any worthy ideal before 1t, or
any thought of God above it-shall we
think after such life to enter into the joy
of our Lord? That is foolish hope. All
hope is foolish except that which makes us
purify ourselves, Salvation which does not
begin now and here never begins anywhere.
GEORGE HODGES.
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1T WILL BE A BIG FIGHT,
The Whole Dramatic Profession Mixed Up
with sullivan md Muldoon.
Prorn he Naw York World

Inc "nOie Drhmnttc froteSsion mlXed I'D
with sullivan md MuIdoon.
From the New York world.l
The most startling development of the
controversy between Sullivan and Muldoon,
which is as yet verbal one, is the role to
which the stalwart young actor, Duncan B.
Harrison, is said to aspire in the coming
fray. II it we're announced that barroom
fgnt between Sullivan and Muldoon would
come off at a certain spot at a given hour
every rounder in town, tough, respectable
and thoroughbred, would want to see it.
But If, itaddtion to this, it were given out
that on the same occasion Duncan B. Harri-
son would step forward in Sullivan's place,
just out of dramatic esprit de corps, and
wipe up the sawdust with Billy Muldoon
while Sullivan went for Kilrain. who has
been imported into the row by Madam Ru-
NOR, then would the bloods of the entire
theatrical profession clamor for iront-row
seats on the bar.
And this is precisely what cool, sober
men who are friends OF Kilrain and Mul.
doom are now talking OF as not improbable
They also say that Sullivan abandoned his
own second, Cleary, In Mississippi and
made up with Mike Donovan, Kilrsin,s
friend, and that Muldoon had to psy
CleAfy's wAv out,
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morals of the people. We give 'em what
they want"
Gentlemen not In the profession have
baie me watch the papers In the hands Of
the crowd, aud note how q cheap press was
eleyatlng the people. prefer to believe
tho journalists. They are responsible for
publications which are lively and perfect
Image Of purposeless hell. With infinite
OF money, they produce day by day news
papers that ought TO move Q man to de-
spair"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-13
SHIELDED BY FAT.
The Hooded Seal Can Protect Himself From
the Hunters Heaviest Guns.

Harper's Young People.1
An interesting denizen of the ice-felds
off the Greenland and Labrador coasts Is
the stemmatopus, or hooded seal. This is
an ungainly beast, often larger than an OF.
He lies in a great heap on the Ice, and Is
much the color OF SCOT. On days when the
sun Is strong, as the spring advances, the
oil fairly oozes out Of his glistening skin.
have sometimes seen him lying 50 still,
and bathed In his psrspiration Of oil, that 1
imagined him dead, and rendering" out
III the heat.
The seal hunters call him the "dog
hood" because he has huge hood or tBsn.s
bfahe consisting Of blubbeF and q tOugh
tissue, several inches thick, which 10 the
twink1ihg ei al eye hs can draw over his
head, He IL then safe from all ordinary
assault, being shielded all over the body by
several inches thick Of blubbsr or ft,
through which the heavy shot Of the seal
hunters guns cannot reach vital parts,
The gFesnhoFB delights 10 capture the pelt
OF y dog hood, but the experienced hunter
IL Just ~ content 10 let the ugly brute
alone,
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Two Fine Saesrooms Public Hall and All Necessary Con-
veniences for $4,000

i'll he may "doctor" himself with patent
medicines. Unfortunately for the appear
ance Of our villages this state of things
promises to last long time-there are so
many people still enjoying good health who
have money without taste, and who, un-
happily, are addicted to building. The
design given herewith is regarded as a
good one for the purpose referred to. Fol-
lowing will be found somewhat detailed
descriptions:
General Dimensions: Width, 25 feet;
depth, Al feet, 6 inches. Heights of stories:
First story, 10 feet; second story, II feet.
Exterior Materials: Foundation, stone OF
brick; first and second stories on sides, clap
boards; second story front, shingles; root,
tin.
Interior Finish: Plastered throughout
for papering. Soft wood flooring, trim and
stairs. Plate glass show windows Interior
woodwork finished natural color with hard
oil.
Colors: All clapboards, trim and outside
doors, dark green. Shingles in front dipped
and brush coated red stain. Sign, red with
gold lettering.
Accommodations: The principal rooms
and their sizes are shown by the floor plans.
No cellar nor attic. Two stores, with front
and rear entrances, on first floor; public hall
with cloak and dressing rooms on second
floor. Chimneys are provided at each side
of the building.
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against each other for leases, which results
in high rentals.
Bearing in mind that an attractive store
is built at very little cost in excess Of build
ing an unattractive one, it seems ine1-
plicable that nearly all of such buildings
should be commonplace. The most reason
able explanation is that the owner
is determined to avoid paying a small
fee to an architect, much the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-13
KifLINgs SARCASTIC PEN.
His Idea Of the Press ~ Glssnsd at Chicago
During the fVontu Eraitemsut.

Rudyard Klpling was In America at the
time Of the cronin murder excitement.
Writing OF the American press OF that time
he saidi
within the past few weeks hav,
learned what II 10 10 be ashamed OF my pro-
fsssion. 10 their credit bs II said that the
average American journalist disdains any
idea Of teaehing or sisvating his public.
Not one, but scores, OF newspaper men have
said 70 met we aren't responsible for the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-07-13
WRITTEN FOR THE pIsPATCH.I

There is no better opportunity for putting
money in the purse than is afforded by
building and letting low-cost but pretty
stores in thriving villages. shopkeepers
instantly see the advantages and bid
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A For,une Every Day.

The annual income Of John d. Rockefeller.
the founder and head of the Standard Oil
Company, is said to be about Sc, 0OO, 600,
which is equivalent to $3.50 an hour.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04
NOTED TROTIERs.
Their striking Peculiarly was
Abundance Of Nervous Energy.

Ihcfe IL one respect III WHICH All
the distinguished trotters have resem-
bled each other, and that is in their
nervous energy, in high spirit and
courage. That flame which the
Washington Hollow horseman de-
tected in tho eye oi flora Tempt.
came out afterward in the resolute
burst OF speed with which she finished
her fastest mile. Dexter was repre-
sented as being chock-full Of fire and
deviltry, and capable Of jumping like
a eat. Hiram Woodruff, as we have
seen, spoke Of his wicked head"
Goldsmith Maid had strong will OF
her own, and the excitement she be-
trayed on the eve Of race showed
how fine was her organization. She
would stand quietly enough, says her
driver, "while being hitched TO the
sulky, although she had been previ-
ously kicking and plunging in her
stall, but she would shake and trem-
bic until have heard her feet make
the same noise against the hard
ground that a persons teeth will
when the body is suddenly chilled
that is, her feet actually chartered on
the ground. The instant ! got into
the sulky all this would pass away,
and she would start in a walk for the
track as sober as any old horse YOU
ever saw" Rarus was 30 nervous
that he never could have been driven
with safety on the road, and his cour-
ace was OF the finest temper; St Ju-
liam was exceedingly high strung, and
in hands less patient and discreet than
those Of his trainer might never have
been subdued to the purpose of rae
ing. Jay-eye-see, though know less
Of his personal history, is notorious
for the pluck he showed on the last
quarters OF his hard miles; and Maud
S is the most spirited, the most deter
mined, and at the same time the gen
tlest OF animals. Rural World.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04

"If | were young man aud free to
choose my occupation | would 90 to
Key West and establish a produce
exchange" said business man lost
night at one of the hotels.
Chickens sell down there at ~ 30
a pair, and eggs and butter fluctuate
all along from 50 cents 10 81. The
tough beef that is furnished by
Florida sells in Key West as high as
81 a pound sometimes.
Eggs, cheese and potatoes" he
said, sell proportionately high. "
Who buys the produce and where
does the money come from" was
asked. "The Key Westers are
all good livers," he said. "They
dress scantily and their outlay for
clothing is small, but their appetites
are always keen, and they are con-
sidered the biggest eaters in the
country. The working population Of
Key West is largely cigar makers
and they have ready money
at all times. They DO not allow it &c
accumulate by curbing their desire
ior whatever it will command
Savannah News.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04
GhIcaKo'r Long Streets.

| was figuring out, " said a man al
the City Hall yesterday, chow long
it would take a person to walk over
every street in Chicago, provided he
walked ten hours a day, averaged
four miles an hour, and kept il up un-
Ill the job was finished. Before Lake,
Lake View, Hyde Park, Jefferson, and
that slice Of Cicero were annexed
there were G63 miles Of streets in the
city. Now there are over 1000. AT
the rate OF 40 miles a day-and il
would take a pretty good pedestrian 70
keep up that gait-the distance might
be covered in so days. do not
know any one who could do it, though.
There are a couple Of streets which
would give good walker exercise
enough il lac tried TO cover them. |
refer to Western Avenue and Halsted
street. They are % miles long,
Chicago Tribune.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04

4 well known Caribooite named Ga
briel Mills came near meeting with an
untimely end a few days ago while
mining on the Fraser river, close TO
Old Suspension bridge. lie had been
running drift into the bank and got
in about fifteen feet when the bank
caved in covering him with about five
feet OF earth. Neil Black, ex-Superin-
tendent OF the Cariboo wagon road,
together with a friend, CHANGING TO
pass close by, had their attention at
iracted By the antics Of Mills dog,
which was scratching and growing at
the mouth OF the drift. On their
coming up the little dog disappeared
into a narrow opening and they per
eeiyed that the mine had caved in.
While looking for the dog they heard
a mufiled groan, and Immediately
concluded thai Mills was buried un-
derneath. Quickly procuring spades
ti.ey proceeded 10 dig the man out.
After two hours hard work they
brought him to light. Beyond sus-
tanning some severe bruises, Mills was
none the worEe for his experience and
owes his life to his sagacious dog
Victoria Times.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04
a Perfect TO0tfl.

A Washington dentist recently ad-
vertised that he would give 800 for a
perfect front tooth OF a healthy young
white man. The doctor stated that
the advertisement was no catch, but
that he would pay 800 for a front
tooth that would answer his purpose,
and that is to replace one which he
wishes TO extract This is frequently
done, the doctor says, but is very diff
cult operation. Sometimes as many as
200 applicants who wish to dispose Of
a tooth will be examined before the
exact kind will be found and when the
exact one is selected it is extracted
and planted in the jaw of the other
party at the same operation. .-Ex.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04
The Editors Delight.

The International Penman says
The new game called " Editors De-
light " il played in this wise; Take a
sheet Of ordinary writing paper, fold
it up carefully, and enclose bank
note sufficiently large to pay up all
arrears and year in advance. What
adds immensely to the pleasure OF the
game is to send along the name OF q
new subscriber or two, accompanied
by cash. Keep your eye on the edl'
tor. and il a smile adorns his face, the
trick works like a charm.
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04

At New York theaters the above
is becoming as frequent query as
"shine your boots?" Some genius
discovered that when men reach
the theater their neckties become
disarranged in removing their top
coats. This genius obtained posi-
tion ss nsLer at New York theater
and began business. and now q
majority OF New York society bloods
have their neckties adjusted by the
usher before entering theaters. foi
which they pay from nickel to q
dollar according to the size of their
"wad."
Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1890-01-04
THE STORY OF A MARE.
She slept I'm the Kitchen and
Knew when It was Necessary to
Fire Up.


Knew when nc was Necessary "a
Fire up.
A well known man, who lives moi
far from Newcastle, Me-, told me Of an
experience he had few Winters since
with a horse of which he was very
fond. lie was driving across Jeffer.
son pond one afternoon, when the
mare went through the ice. In an in
slant the sleigh also went under. The
gentleman managed to get out Of the
water himself after a valiant struggle,
when, finding himself upon a firm
footing, he turned his attention to the
horse. After a long time, the assist
ance OF two men was secured, and
even then nearly an hour elapsed be-
fore the poor horse was rescued, thor
oughly chilled and exhausted.
Not far off her owner had a friend,
who lived in the old fashioned house
in which | listened to the story, a
house with a cellar kitchen.
lie led the mare straight iIto this
Kitchen, where she laid down, gladly
enough, before a big, blazing open
fire.
Warm blankets we're thrown over
the poor creature, and hot drinks were
given her. Then her owner, pretty
well chilled and tired out himself,
passed into a bedroom on the same
floor and soon fell asleep. About mid
night he was awakened by something
passing over the bedclothes. lie felt
a little startled. Then he felt a warm
breath upon his face, and 10 the mare
had come into the room to find her
master and thank him, for she fell to
licking his face gentlyl
Her owner was manly enough TO
own up that he was so touched that he
cried over her. Finally he rose, led
her back to the kitchen, threw a big
log upon the Goals, and down lay the
intelligent mare, while her master,
silently registering a vow that the
grateful creature should never pass out
OF his hands, returned 10 his own bed.
| used the expression "he was manly
enough" for | share this belief OF
Bayard Taylor: 1.-THE bravest are
tenderest. Kate Van Twinkle in
Lewiston Journal.