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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
omens of Stormy Weather.

A very reliable sign of stormy weather
is when tho sun rises clear and shortly
goes into cloud. This indicates the
presence of rapidly condensing moisture
in the atmosphere, which is likely to fall
soon rs rain. A lurid color of the sky at
sunrise, halos around the sun and moon,
"a rainbow in the morning." and the
"sun drawing water" are due to the same
cause, and are all omens of stormy
weather.-Exchange.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
Where the Fault Lies.

The average young man cannot keep
up with the average young woman, or
at least lie does not. Where the fault
lies, and for what reason, will all come
out by and by, as the other questions at
issue are answered. If the ceaseless hue
and cry Of els marriage failure?" or
"1s religion a failure?" would resolve it.
self into the question of more point, sis
manliness failure?" the whole subject
would be disposed of in the same an.
swer.-Detroit News.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

There is good Methodist in Connecti-
cut, according to a religious periodical,
who boxes the compass every time he
writes his full name and address. He is
Crandall j. North, New York East con-
ference, 80 West avenue, South Norwalk,
Conn.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
Physical Culture i'm Baltimore.

Baltimore girls arc always beautiful,
but they have lately taken up the ply
slcal culture fad, which will mako them
more "fetching" than ever. Mr.. B. +.
Bennett has presented to the Woman's
college, of Baltimore, q magnificent gym
nasium, to be called Bennett hall. The
Swedish system of physical culture is
used i'll the girls gymnasium. They wear
Jaunty costumes and come out ROSY,
merry and strong. Thus tho physical
culture fad is gradually working it's way
south.-E. A. C,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

The French minister of education has
ordered that all reference to the reign of
Henry vi be omitted from French his
torical text books, and that the events of
that period be passed over, dots being
placed in the books to indicate the omis-
sion.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
Paint from Potatoes.

Potato paint is a novelty which is said
to adhere well to wood and plaster and
to be very cheap. To make it boil one
pound of peeled potatoes, mash, dilute
with water and pass through a sieve;
then add two pounds of Spanish white
in four pounds of water. Different
colors can be had by the use of the ordi.
nary mineral powders.-New York Tel
epram
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
A Shifting Telepl,one.

There are some people who make queer
dlsposals of their telephones. A well
known undertaken Of this city has his
telephone on a dumb waiter He runs it
up to his room at night and can answer
1t without getting up. In the daytime
ne runs it out of sight after he has used
it, and when the people who are always
waiting to fuse his telephone for a
moment" drop in for that purpose he tells
them that they can use it if they can find
it.-Detroit Free Press.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
Didn't Like the Tune,

The Italian who runs the peanut stand
on Fourth street was turning his peanut
roaster one afternoon with slow and
measured hand, when an old woman
came to a LAlt and carefully observed
the operation. After scrutinizing the
roaster from every side she finally gave
it up, and remarked: "No, sir, you don't
get cent out of me for no such music
as that. Why, can't catch half of any
of the tunes, and it smells as if something
was burning ide."-Lake City Citizen.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
A Mind Reader.

Dudely-You look at me as if you
thought was fool, eli?
Stranger-Why, no; you can't be such
fool, after all. Your remark shows
that you read mans thoughts at a
glance.-Texas Siftings.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

A Michigan postmaster has been SO
pestered by young men gossiping with
his pretty female clerks that he has
placed over each delivery window
printed card which reads: "This window
for P. o. business only! Not for visit
inpn
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
A Tyne Indeed.

Miss Bartholdi (of New York)-1 met a
gentleman last evening who was per-
feet type of your city.
Mr.. Proudotit (of Pittsburg)-May l
have bin of particulars?
Miss B.-Well, he had coal black hair,
o gaseous manner, steel blue cyes-and
cne was glass. an oily tongue and evil
IDENTIFY all iron constitution.-Pitt burg
Bulletin,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
No Criterion.

Witticus-What is that dark object
over there in the shadows? Is ita bird?
Esculapius Il don't know. 1 can
make out q bill
Witticus-Oh, that doesn't prove any
thing. You always could. = Harper's
Bazaar.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
fro BE Continued

"Now.' plaintively perforated the per-
spring preacher, sis there man in this
congregation who never spoke cross
to his wife? If there is, let him rise"
Dead silence, in the midst of which
fat, red faced man of 40 solemnly
rose to his feet. "Can you truly say"
said the preacher, with warning look
in his eye, 'that you never spoke sin
gle cross word to your wife, II can,"
said the fat man, emphatically. II am
a bachelor" Sensation, succeeded by
giggling on the back seats and smoth-
ering sensation in the choir.-Geneses
News.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
stan1ev,s Two visit, to Cairo.

Stanley's visit to Cairo recalls the fact
that the first time he passed through the
Egyptian metropolis was in 1868, when
on his way to join the British expedition
to Abyssinia. On that occasion England
spent sum of eS,OOO,0OO to effect the
Rescue of eight persons from the cruel
hands Of King Theodore. Stanley now
returns after lapse of twenty-five event
full years to the banks of the Nile, with
the proud consciousness of having res
cued 800 persons at cost to England of
ESQ, ,00O.-New York Tribune.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
CHAPTER TX.

IFS very difficult
for me to describe
the period of time
which elapsed be-
tween my arrival
at Babyan's Peak
and my marriage
with S t ella.
When l look back
on it it see IN s
sweet as with the
odor of flowers,
and dim as with,
f1,a 1,apnv 1usl-
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
TARIFF LITERATURE FOR ALL.

The eAMERICAN PROTECTIVE TARIFF LEAGUE
Is publishing Q most valuable series of Tariff
documents. These are prepared with view
S state Facts h afS Se d for
laborers, merchants or professional men.
Each issue of the series appeals to those en-
gagged in separnte industries, andprcscntsin-
disputable facts..,comparisons of wages, cost
of living, and other arguments showing the
benefits of Protection.
Any. single one will be sent on receipt of 2
Ssn viii bs sent foEF cents ans
The hole list will be sent for 30 cents or
any. twelve for 20 cents. or any five for 10
cents, postage paid. ORDERLY number.
I@wages. Living and Tariff" E. A. Harris. ssa''
90 advantages Of Protective Tarifr to 10A
the Labor and Industries OF the United
States" First Prize Essay. 1887. CRAw. -.
sHome Production r naiaS indispensable to Sun. ~
Commodities required for the People Of
ss 1npos
sible without e Protective TariI" )" First
lwhat E s = woaid tSD4 Free Raw 50
Materials Mat Ind,, be Advantage2ns M to the Labor
s-"Faliaclss q Free fiade" T F. Rni9e.. & % s. s.
nass ysws Msw on the TaI by an Old Busi
7-"rhs Prosective TsSi9 is Advantages for %
rhe %eSi 5asxe vs. g
9-"Protection Us. Free eTrade."-A Historical
Review. D. g.. HARTMAN. N..........,,,,, 20
10-"The Farmer and the Tariff" Col. THOMAS
11-"rEcteesien as Public Policy" aEcsaE $: 10
1a-"RepIy 70 he fiesidsnt's Flee:iTads Mes: 40
sage" r. p. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 8
1s-""Wofkingmen and the Tartfr y. ....:..:... s
A-"The Vital Question Shall American Indus
tries be Abandoned and American Mar
x 4 Sans 4Ss T. ] German yith ~ Addition
17-"Protection for american shinDina hi;.'.... Z
1s-.The Tariff Not Tax" HoHER bmEIL.: s
2o-"Protecton:" E. n. AMuDowS.
2i-'What is Tarin 2" Answers to a Working
2e-"The American Wool industry" Ell: An.
ea"wasss and Cost Of Living. j. Is. Wees
N-"Southern Farming lndustries."............ 4
"a Short Talk to Workingmen.". .....,,,
26-" Protection and the Farmer" Senator s. NJ
CcLLoA..........."........ II
The AHERlcAN EcoNonIsr, weekly. devoted to the
year. Sample copies free. Address American Pro
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
QUATBRMAlYS WIRE.
By H. RIDER HAGGARD.
Author Of Colonel Quarttch, Y. c." "Mr.
Aeeson's Wiu," "a Tale of Three
Lions" ALLAN Quate,main,n
"She," "Jess,n etc.
SYNOPSIS OF THE STORY.

manuscript found in the papers of Allan Quater-
MAN, which were given to the author as literary
executor In it Quatermain tells the story Of his
marriage.
CHAPTER 1.-Describes Allan's first meeting
when child, with Stella Carson, at Christmas
gathering. Stella's dress caught fire and Allan
extinguished the flames Stellas mother was
Spanish, and she eloped with cousin, leaving
Stella with her father, Squire Carson. He de-
termined to leave England on account of the dis.
grace and at about the same time Alan's mother
died and Allan's father took him to South Africa
where Mr.. Quatermain became missionary
among the Kafflrs. When Allan was 20 his father
died.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

Mrs. Cobwigger-Does your husband
like that pretty little table You bought?
Mrs. Brown-He must; he is always
putting his feet on it.-Epoch.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER 11.-Allan sold the effects and decided
togoon a journey of trade and adventure Among
his men was Kaffir named Indaba- -zmbi q witch
doctor. Between him and another witch doctor
there had two years before been lightning con.
test which resulted in the death of his contestant
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
A Fact
MoRTH knowing is that blood dis.
w eases which all other remedies fail
to cure, yield to Ayers Sarsaparilla,

Fresh contirnla-
ton of this state
lnent comes to
hand daily. Even
such deep-seated
and stubborn COM
plants as Rhcu.
,natisln, Rlleunla-
tic Gout, and the
like, are thorough
~ cra,l;catcd by
the use ofthis won-
derful Alternative.
Mrs. r. Irving
Dodge, ITO West
125th street, New
York, certities -
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
rllotographinr a Corp,r.

Waggish Stranger-Do you ever pho
tograph corpses?
Observation-Disclosures. Why?
Waggish stranger-I was going to say
that the body of McGin-
photographer Ito able bodied assistant,
some minutes later)-Now, John, set
this corpse up and we'll photograph it.
New York Weekly.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER In-Details the start Of the expedi.
ton Quatermain describes his first elephant
hunt
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER 1v.-Quatermain discovered large
body of Zllus. and was surprised by two of their
scouts. Actingn II the impulse of the moment,
he shot both of IT, and retreated. The Zulus
had been following Il party of Dutch Beers, con-
sisting of seventeen or eighteen men, their women
and children, and q large number of cattle, with
which they werc removing to the north. For
safety's sake the cattle and some Of the women
and children were sent away, while Quatermain,
the witch doctor and some of the Beers remained
The next morning, by rusc Quatermain and
lndaba-zimbi were captured by the Zulus.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26
Not Easily Satisfied.

Clarence-Where have you been?
John-To my tailor, and had hard
work making him accept a little money.
Clarence-You astonish me. Why?
John-Because he wanted more
Chatter.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

The ASTRONOMERS at the Paris observa-
tory are in trouble over the projected
building of railroad near their establish
ment. They say that the earth tremb-
lings caused by passing trains will make
their observations useless. They will try
to have the government order change
of the route.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

About two years ago, after suffering
Tor nearly two years from rheumatic
gout, being able to walk only with great
discomfort, and having tried various
remedies, including mineral waters,
without relief, saw by an alvertise>
,nent i'll Chicago paper that man had
been relieved of this distressing com.
plant. after long suffering, by taking
Ayers Sarsaparilla. I then decided to
make trial Of this medicine, and took
1t regularly for eight months. am
pleased to say that it effected a COM
plcte cure, aud that have since had no
:cturn of the disease"
Mrs. l.. A. Stark, Nashua. n. H,
vritcs: "One year ago was taken ill
with rheumatism, being confined to my
house six months. / came out of the
sickness very much deblitated, with no
appetite, and my system disorlered in
every way. 1 commenced to use Ayers
Sarsaparilla and began to improve at
once, gaining i'll strength and soon re-
covering my usual health. cannot say
too much i'll praise of this well-known
medicine"
81 have taken great deal of medi-
cine. but nothing has done me so
much good as Ayers sarsaparilla:
quite finished one bottle, and / can
freely testify that it is the best blood
:ac,licine know OIL. w. Ward, Sr.,
Toodland, Texas.
Ayers Sarsapari||a,
Or. J. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass
Price 81; six bottles. IS. Worth SIS bottle.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER vH.-Stella was accompanied by
woman called Hendrka, who was captured by
balloons when q child and rescued by Stella's
father. Hendrika and Indaba quarreled, and
Hendrika objected to Quatermain's being taken to
Carson, who was sick at this time was marvel of
white marble buildings, built like Zulu huts
only much larger. No one knew who built them;
Carson found them ready to his hand when he
settled there.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER VIII is devoted to a description of Mr..
Carson's place. He had thousand natives With
Gated his daughter though she had never left the
vicinity. Old mines were near, and Stella showed
them to Quatermain, when q rather alarming
encounter with balloons, who swarmed round
about, occurred. Hendrika quelled the disturb
ance and Indaba warned Quatermain of her,
saying, 'She is jealous of Stella, the STAR and
may do her harm if she becomes too much attached
toyou."
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER VI.-Describes the manner Of escape
of Quaterrnain with the witch doctor and Tota,
the child. Indaba said go north,' prophesying
that friends would be found there. Quatermain
obeyed, though against his Judgment. They
crossed broad desert. where there was no wa
ter, and at its end they became unconscious.
When they recovered, they were being cared for
by Stella Carson whose life Quatermain saved
when child, and who was now beautiful young
woman. Since carly childhood she had lived In
the wilds Of Africa with her father, never having
seen but one other Enplishman
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

CHAPTER y.-Quatermain discovered that India
barzimbi had betrayed him into the hands of the
Zulus, who at first offered him no harm. The
camp of the Beers was attacked and destroyed.
One little child only was saved alive and Quater-
main preserved her by fighting duel with and
killing Zulu warrior. The witch doctor had said
that Quatermain was spirit. The Zulus deter
mined to kill him, but were prevented by Indaba,
who pretended himself to kill Quatermain and
then bring him to life again. This frightened the
Zulus, and Indaba and Quatermain, with the
child, made their escane
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1890-04-26

dscussion of all phases OF the Tariff question @
year. Sample copies free. Address American Pro
Gtive Tartn Lea8ue, g W. Esd ST.. New York.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31

Gil mn with! I nearly forgot to ten :; YOU ,ssa
III ~ m nv Cne mOSU.
of our sugarssad rare f9afe attempts at sculpture
you ever saw, nothing more or less 1--WE
found out afterwards) than fried cakes,
sculptured into some supposable man,
woman, boy or girl, we could hardly tell
which from such swollen unrecognizab BILE
features. The arms and legs were so
much akimbo, that we were obliged at
once to, bite off one hand to make one
arm equal the other in length. However
we young cannibals nibbled on these
Christmas dainties long time, SO as to
make Christmas last as long as possible
gBy the. way would you be satisfied, as I
was then, with an orange for Christmas
present? | doubt it-of course Florida
is to blame for lowering the value OF such
gifts, but then we are quite willing it
should be SO if only Santa Claus will
favor us with some of his newer delights.
Now have told you what found in
my stocking years ago. don't hang up
my stocking any more-my childhocd's
gone! All me! Now you must tell me
what you found in yours on Christina
morn 1890.
Again, a Happy New Year!
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31

be saved the bones OF five geese or ducks,
is very pretty and novel, lat requires
considerable ingenuity to construct.
With piece OF fine wire securely fasten
together four bones; two turned down
ward form legs; two turning upward
form the framework for holding the bowl
of the cradle. The points of the fifth bone
are fastened wit bit of wire to the two
points of one OF the other bones, forming
hood from which to hang the drapery.
From an egg shell, which has been emp
tied OF it's contents by means of pinhole
at one end and a pair OF stout lungs at
the other, cut away one quarter of the
shell, using pair OF very Sharp scissors.
This leaves tiny enable with rounded
bottom and hood complete; lay this into
the wish-bone frame and gid the shell
and bones with gilt paint. Tarlatan
drapery of any color may be used. If the
edges should be Jagged, bind them with
strips OF paper before gliding; put bit
of white cotton in the bottom for bed,
using a lit tie fieck OF jewelers. pink cotton
for the pillow. A little afghan may be
made of crinkled tissue paper, and wee
bit OF a china doll tucked inside. To
make a variety, silver paint may be used
when one desires to use pale blue dra perry
and fittings; in this case delicate blue
shell should be selected, and larger and
smaller ZONES and eggs may be used for
the different sizes desired.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31
Do You Keep Your Room Tidy?

A look into the bed room of boy or
girl will give one an idea what kind of
man or woman he or she will probably be-
come. A boy who keeps his clothes hung
up neatly or a girl whose room is clean al
1ul man or woman. UtrueT ana naa+noss
are essentlal'to our comfort as wei, as to
mat OF others about US. A bow who
throws down his cap or boots anywhere
Will never keep his account in shane will
90 things in slovenly careless way, and
not oe long wanted in any position.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31
YOUNG FOLKS, NUMBER.
THE MESSAGE OF THE NEW YEAR.

/ asked the New Year for some motto sweet,
Some rule OF life with which to guide my feet;
/ asked, and paused he answered, soft and low
Goods will to know
"Will knowledge then SUFFICE New Year," cried
And ere the question into silence died,
The answer came-"Nay, remember. too.
Goods will to do
Once more 1 asked, els there no m ore to tell P?
And once again the answer sweetly fell
eyes this one thing, all other things above"
Goods will to love-
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31
Is Consumption IncurabIe?

Read the following Mr.. G. H Morris,
Newark, Ark says: "Was down with
abscess of lungs, and friends and physi-
clans pronounced me an incurable con-
sumptive. Began taking DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, am now
on my third bottle, and able to oversee
the work on my farm. 1t is the finest
medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewar'. n, ca'ur. Ohio, says:
"Had it not boo tor Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption would have
died of lung troubles Was given up KY
doctors. Am now in best of health"
Try it. Sample boi,l, free at any drug
tore.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-12-31
Mammals PATTERN

A little girl who made freonont ,,so .,
the word ''guess" was corrected for If
ana told to say presume" instead. One
Jay, on telling caller how her mother
mace her aprons, she said:
mamma doesn't cut my d .esses and
aprons by pattern. She just looks at mo
and presumesp'
READY FOR OFFERS.
Mother-'Why won't YOU let mo mt
Tue COTTON IN your ears, Harry? You
know you'll have earache- when wo oo
out?" ~
Harry-"Well, you see, mamma Mrs
brown may ask me to have some cake
and then l couldn't hear her.
STRATEGIC.
A little boy had a colt and q doc 90
both OF which he was exceedingly fond
Ills generosity was often tried by visit ors
asking him-just to hear what he wonld |
ansWer-to give them one or both Of hi.
oets.
On one occasion Johnnie told a. oent1o-
man, who had often leased him in this
way, that he might have the colt--b,+
lot the dog.
His mother naturally expressed sp--
rlse' and asked, "Why Johnn;~, Why
ldn' you give him hedog ;-sstead ofthe
oft ?"
Don't say AMAZING, mamma" he
..p-'on he goes to gett the colt
IL set t'@dog on him.