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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-13
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"Why, you are turning TO a jackass
very rapidly. and Won had better begin
your new way Of living at once. You
have symptoms of the consumption Of
oats and baled hav"
While the doctor wondered and the
patient raved the telephone lady split her
sides with laughter, and the ignorant
young man footed his horn in ignorance
of what he had dcne.-Exchange
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-13
SeIentIGc Notes.

A sawnill foreman has invented a dsvios
for keeping gum from the rim Of the band
saw by causing q spray Of water 20 con
stantly play on the blade
A substitute for emery in grinding has
been found IN crushed steel
One Of the best Varnisbes for steam pipes
or smoke stacks l. directed TO Be made
with good AsphAltum dissolved in Gil or
turpentine-
According 70 . recent Official return tbs
length o. the telegraph lines on the gicbe
Is at present about 600 coo miles. Or twenty
xir firaes 81. c.rcrr-r, fer.rce q. she e.nma..-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-13
MADE a home run on that last one. ]

mdue nome run On that last Oue'
said, Twenty per"
What are you going to get in the
show business. hey?"
got there again. ] said away up in
c. Fifty per to start on
He got up from his desk took me BY
the hand and said. in modified tones. II
didn't suppose you'd ever get that much.
Still, advise you to take it, take it
take it, young man. II IS probably the
best you'll ever do"
have always been grateful TO that
dear old man for making ms first remark
to me. Ii drove me ont Of profession
wasn't fitted for AMI put me into one
where have done invariably we'll
Chicago Tribune.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-13
Wichita Wholesale 4 Manufacturing Houses.

The thoroughly furnished
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-13
ghe aanieta Daily Eagle Saturday e Is, 1890
EARLY fl4aIBOATING.
LIFE ON WESTERN WATERS IN THE
ANTE-STEAMBoAT DAYS.

The Keelboat and the Flatboat-How the
Craft Were Propelled Down and Up
the Mississippi acknowledgements Battle
on Board the General Pike.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-12-13

The gemming industry in Ceylon Is re-
ported to have good prospects before IT,
According TO The Ceylon Observer, a Co
lombo merchant recently saw some very
fine and valuable stones in the hand 81 n
Norman dealer. The finest was n SPLEEN
did specimen Of catseye for which 5000
was paid in Colombo. and it was believed
that the stone must have been quite recent
IL found
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NEW CLERK APPOINTED.-HOn.
VIM. ii. Holmes, who has ably and
with satisfaction to its patrons,
filied the Office Of clerk of the SUI
preme court since 1886, filed his
resignation with the members OF
the court last evening, and those
gentlemen have appointed to the
vacancy Mr.. e. II. Skipworth, OF
Eugene. Mr.. Holmes retires in or
der 10 devote himself to the practice
OF law, IN which he Is one Of the
leading advocates at the bar of the
state. He leaves the office carrying
the respect ard good will of all con-
nected or doing business Herewith.
His successor, who Is here and has
assumed the duties OF the Office, Is a
brilliant young lawyer, genial and
pleasant In his demeanor, aud as
long as democrat mnst have the
place for a little while anyway,
there is probaly none would make a
more worthy successor to Mr..
Holmes. He is of an old and re-
spected family In Oregon, and will
be heartily welcomed TO Salem.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
THE COLT SHOW.
Liberal Response to Fund For Prem.
iums-Sneeess Assured.

q. g. Glenn, president, and a. L..
Hodson, secretary Of the Willamette
Valley Horse Breeders association,
made a partial canvass Of the city
yesterday and secured subscriptions
to the premium fund as follows!
Willamette Valley Hoise Breeders
Association, $40; State Land and
Trust Co., 10; Phelps q Evans, $40;
Shaw & Downing, SO; II. w. Cot
tie, $40; Statesman, SO. These are
but a few of the subscribers, the
complete list to be given hereafter.
THE PREMIUMS.
The association has decided to
offer premiums for the best
colts of the several breeds
and classes. The schedule of pre-
miums was being arra Dged yester-
day. The colts will be exhibited
and awarded premiums under six
classes as follows:
Thoroughbred-$l0, first pre-
MUM; So, second; 81. third.
Standardization, first; $6, sec
ond; 81, third.
Percheron-$l0, first; So, second;
81, third.
Clyde-slO, first; s8, second; -,
third.
Shire-siO, first; So, second; 81,
third.
French Canadian--SlO, first; S6.
second; 81, third.
The competing colts naust he those
Of thoroughbred sires, no restriction
being made 81 to the dam.
There will be no entrance fee, and
the premiums are offered fol- the
sole purpose of stimulating friendly
rivalry and encouraging the breed
ers and owners in making as credit
able an exhibition as possible.
Colts competing must be under
three years of age and the decls-
ion of superiority and awards
premiums will be made by judges
to be selected by the prize givers or
the Breeders association.
A registry book will be prepared
by the secretary and an entry will
have to be made by their owners of
colts competing in the exhibition.
And 1t has about been decided that
the parade will not take place until
2o'clock. o'clock IL too near the
dinner hour to allow the exhibition
to be witnessed by the many who
are interested in the outcome as
we'll as In the stock.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NEW FIRM.-A. A. Burton has
purchased the George Collins brick
yard south of the penitentiary.
Mr.. Burton had been twelve years
brick burner for the state and for
Mr.. Collias, but the past year has
been in Portland IN the same line OF
business. He IL an experienced
brick maker and will devote his at
tention and energy TO turning out
during the year immense quantities
of brick. Salem's constant build
ing enterprise will tax all the yards
to the utmost, but they will meet
the demand.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

FLAG RAISING. Tile members o!
5cdgwick post No. 10, g. A. r., al
their last meeting inaugurated o
movement for the purchase Of 8
large flag to be raised over the Fast
school building. A committee o.
arrangements was appointed, con
slsting Of ID. w. Matthews, J. w.
Crawford, r. HolversOn, +. j. Bah
cock and +. B. McElroy, to take
subscriptions therefor, procure tht
flag and make arrangements for its
raising. A subscription was started
in the hall forthwith and a good
portion Of the required sum raised.
The ladies Of the relief corps will
also assist In the work, and any old
soldier or any other citizen who de-
sires 10 contribute toward the flag
can do 80 through either member Of
the committee. As soon as the flag
IL ready the school board will be
consulted and day set apart upon
which the ceremonies will he held,
and IL is expected to make these 80
interesting and attractive that the
occasion will be long remembered.
This movement In in line with
the speech Of State Superin
tendent McElroy, who was
also department commander,
at the late encampment in Eugene,
and wherever there is G. A. II.
post the suggestion will probably be
carried out. The design Is to bring
the American flag SO constantly
before the eye and mind Of the
youth that they will respect 1t and
that higher and deeper patriotism
will be the result. Due notice Of
the event will be given In time.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

PRIZE CONTEST. -- Mis- Longs
class In elocntiOn at the VILLA
mette university have u prize con-
test tomorrow Wednesday--eve-
ning,at s p. m. -Four young gen
tlemen and two young ladies OF the
class who have been In class work
since October have prepared some
fine pieces OF an oratorical aud dra.
matioal character, the program be-
ing an unusually interesting one,
The young people who take part
are Misses Eva Bruce and Ivy East
ham, Messrs. II. G. Camp, q. A.
Richmann, A. Thompson aud w.
c. Collins. Three judges will award
the grand prize--a Is vol. vet Of
Charles Dickens works.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

THE GAGE Co.-The JOURNAL
takes pleasure in recognizing the
merit Of superior entertainments
and II Is safe to assume from the bill
presented last night at Reeds opera
house that this company offers thea
ter-goers rare opportunity for en-
joyment of this character. The gen.
tlemen aud ladies who I'll the roper
tolre acquitted themselves in IA noble
manner. Miss Gage has a noble
bearlng, sports costumes Of mar
velous richness and as Marina en-
tranced all the married people
present with her well-rendered Inn
personation of soulful devotion TO
marital vows. Miss Knott, as
Edith, charmed the young folks AZ
an ideal gushing tootsy-wootsy
bride. Kent Thomas as Mr.. Barnes
took that difficult blending Of
American dude and hero in a highly
artistic manner. The minor parts
OF Capt. Anstruther and Tommaso
were handled effectively by George
Hlllyer and Harry +. heene; the
latter ls ono OF the few theater man
ayers who is a Grand Army man
with n three-year war record. Mr..
Chaa. Needham as pianist is u
performer of high order. Tonight
the company play "Queena," the
fourth act Of which IL as strong as
any part Of Fedora, aud Is the
orownlng effect Of Miss Cages dra'
matte studies. A house should greet
this company.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

To THE FARM SEEKER-We have
the best and cheapest farm for sale
in Marion county, less than seven
miles out, $50 per acre. Improve
ments cost more than half that
much. Terms easy. We also have
some of the best garden and fruit
farms near town. Call and see us.
Salem Lend company. If
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
THE CAPITAL JOURNAL.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
KELLER & SONS.

Fine Furniture, elegant in finish,
artistic in design. Headquarters
for office, diningrOOm, bedroom and
kitchen furniture, wallpaper and
decorations, lace curtains over 200
patterns, curtain poles, dadoes,
mirrors and mOuIdings, art goods,
novelties in easeIs, pictures,
studies, brackets. carpet rugs, etc.
pD- Picture Framing and Furniture re-
pairing Warerooms 3i8--320 eldridge
Block.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
STEAM FERRY SUPPORT.
The Business Men Want First Class
Ferry and are willing to
Help Il.

| HHiH "
The proposition ofThOs. Holman
TO put in a steam ferry TO run across
the river at this point provided h'
was made secure against too great
loss, has been met by the business
men of Salem with that liberality
which is becoming one Of theii
pleasing characteristics.
The following agreement and
subscription list was circulated with
the result shown below, which
guarantees to Mr.. Holman the sum
Of 1902 so, and that gentleman will
now proceed with negotiations
which will give the desired ferry:
AGREEMENT AND SUBSCRIPTION.
SALEM, Oregon, March 18th 100.
We, the undersigned do hereby
agree to pay to Thomas Holman, Of
Salem, Oregon, the sums set opposite
our respective names, to assist him
in procuring a steam ferry, to be
operated on the Willamette river
between Marion and Polk counties,
It Salem, Oregon; and ia case there
should be no bridge built across the
Willamette river at the city Of Sa-
lem, Oregon, before Jan. lst 1891,
then the subscriptions shall he re-
funded to us. And We agree to pay
the amount of our subscriptions
hereto, within 30 days after such
ferry shall he procured and IN oper-
alton.
Weller Bros, $40; +. J. Babcock,
IS; Ellis & Whitley, $40; Jay G.
smith, $40; w. M. McTntire, S5; J.
-. Brown & Co., $40; Krausse &
Klein, $40; E. c. Small, S.; John
Wright, $40; VIM. Brown Il Co.,
$40; Geo. w. johnson, $40; J. II.
Lunn, $40; w. w. Martin, S.;
Brooks & Harritt, $3.50; It. McF.
Patton, S.; Brooks & Cox, So; G..
w. Putnam, 81; John Hughes, $40;
f. S. Dearborn, 81; Matthews Il
Hosver, 81; /. s. Steiner, 81; Jas.
Aitken, $3.50; NJ. T. Rineman, 81;
G. Steiner, 81; Capiotl Adventure
Co., $3.50; +. G.. Cross, $25; J. G.
Booth, $3.50; w, j. Herren, $3.50;
$40; J. Meyers, $40; r..
NJ. Wade & Co., $40; G.. l.. PearCe,
81; w. ID. Pugh, $4; o. d. Hutton,
s.; +. Eckerlen, IS; Henry SchO-
$5; A. f. Strang, IS; J.
Macy, S.; J. NJ. Savage, Jr., IS; F.
]. Rice, 81; w. II. Fulkerson, 81;
G. w. Henline, S.; Klinger & Beck,
S.; A. Avert, $5; Steiner & Blosser,
S.; II. Averill, 81; Benjamin
Vrossett, 81; J. w. Phillips, IS, II.
II. Dearborn, 81; Ladd & Bush, $40;
Cox Il Boggs, S.; J. J. Dalrymple
& Co., $40; Ed N. Edes, $3.50; T.
Holverson, $3.50; Dugan Bros, s.;
Hodgins Il Miller, IS; Mimic 4
Lowe, $40; J. A. Rotan, S5; l.. s.
Winters, 81; John Knight, $3.50;
Talkington Il Childers, S.; G. w.
Simpson, $3.50; s. w. Thompsoa
& Co., $3.50; G. w. Webb, $40; Geo.
d. Goodhue, $3.50; Westacott Il Nye,
$3.50; Smith Il jefferson, $3.50;
JOS. Fishburn, So; Il. s. Wallace.
$40; c. w. Hellenbrand, $40; Ben
Forstner, IS; Oregon Land Com
pany, $40; State Land 4 Trust Co.,
$50; o. p. Beardsley, 81; J. NJ. For
sythe, So; Tom Farley, S.; J. G.
So; f.. M. Croisan, IS;
Ira Erb, So; Ed Hirsch, IS; VIM.
Hiatt, 81; Pacific Cigar Factory, So;
Morgan & Mead, $3.50; N. II. Bur
ley, IS; A. Strong, So; VIM. II. An
ierson. S.; Moores n Gillespie, So;
J. II. Albert, $40; ]. w. Crawford,
1850.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Judge j. e. Carson was chosen as
Tth member OF the Multnomah
county Republican Central conn
mittee and harmony Is to BE- re-
stored In party at Portland.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Smiths Installment House has
just opened "a large stock OF baby
carriages and other spring goods.
Next week will be- added large
amount Of picture mouldlngs.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

II there is anything In market In
the liue Of fine dress goods, that the
Capitol Adventure Co. is not now re
celvlng, they must be hid beyond
possible finding out. 3-2I-6t.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

VIII Benson, young man at
Subllmity Is reported 10 have killed
himself with pistol for love dlsap-
polntment.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Benson, the confectionery and
fruit dealer on state street, is titting
up larger quarters next door TO his
old stand. He goes to Portland In
the morning to secure new stock.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
BORN.

THOMPSON.-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherm. w. Thompson, this city,
Tuesday, March 18th, 1890, a
daughter.
All styles of watches are selling
for half price today, and "Grandpa"
Thompson looking around for some
body to knock a chip off his shout
der.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Starr 4 Osborn are now prepared
10 do all kinds OF job and repair
work at their cabinet shop ON Court
street In the old JOURNAL Office.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Extra large and fine line Of cloth
ing coming In daily at the opera
house corner-CapitOl Adventure 90.
S-2l-6t.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
Ta Hama Makers.

The Capital City railway COM
pany Is prepared to tell home'seek-
ers something 10 their advantage.
Mr.. David simpson has taken charge
oftheir real estate department at ll5
State street. Call aud see him.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
The standard.

81 regard Hoods SarsaparIlla as having
passed above the grade Of what are com
monty called patent or proprietary med
icines," said well known physician re-
Gently. at Is fully entitled TO be consid-
cred a standard medicine, and has won
this position by its undoubted merit and
by the many remarkable cures 1t has Ell
fected For an Alternative and tonic II has
never been equaled
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

just receiving n new invoice OF
Shoes for ladies. misses aud children
at the Capitol Adventure Cos mann
moth store--opera house block.
0.ot.Al
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Remember the concert al the Con,
gregational church tomorrow night.
A tine program will he presented,
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
Union Party Conventions,

mass convention NJ tho Tr,t.
salem on VIII De held at
SATURDAY, MARCHs
~ ., % elock p. m. 10 elect a co.n,,- oh.t.
anu 20 sp appoint delegates TO the
~, usiu e,u az Oregon City on Wednasa.,
,ftn Fth' az 10 o'clock a mn n, aS,lsy
datss dS Psarty say platform and nominate cspda Z, =
'' order OF state Ex, Com,
County chairman -. TIC. JORY,
county. N' "m Tor Marion
Nl3-fw-dw
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Don't forget. The Globe Is the
place to list your property for a
quick return. 2a2 Commercial street,
S-l-tf.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
GILBERT & PATTERSON,

Dealers in Groceries, CroCkery,
Glassware, Paints, Oils, Varnishes,
Brushes, WindOwgIass, Etc. Sole
agents for Epicure Tea and Big
Can Baking Powder.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Regular meeting of the Y's We'd
nesday afternoon at 3:45 o'clock in
w. G. It. U. hall. Important bust
ness. Full attendance desired.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

The Bon Ton restaurant is setting
the beat 25 cent meals In the city
now.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

OALESMEN WANTED AT ONCE-A
- few good men TO sell our goods by sam
pie 10 the wholesale and retail trade. We
are the largest manufacturers in our line.
Liberal salary paid Permanent position.
Money advanced for wages, advertising,
featuring Co., Chicago, III. 2.IS.t.t,s3
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Orange aud pineapple glaoo-lhe
finest, AZ Jones A Bernarils.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
Kansas House,
Corner of Court and High Sts.
{. M. LAW, Proprietor.

We nave taken a new name hpt
VII clntnue 20 serve our patrons with ths
oesi lne market afords, give them y
soiHlAl Seloome 10 Our Home. Terms
you g0od. "' ""
No oChinese emniayed.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

nor SALE OR TRADE for city property
IL In Salem, my acres of land suitable
for grape culture, eight miles south of Sa-
land for sale nine miles south of Salem,
dirt cheap. q. g, Glen, 3l8 Chemeketa
street. Salem.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Painless dental operations at DIR
r. G. Smiths, 90 State street.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Admission 10 contest at Univer.
atty chapel Is cents. S-2t-sI
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

l.. NJ. Smith sold thirty.six acres
in Garden City to II. V. Matthews
for $7340.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

Calvert's milliner has arrived,
with the latest styles In millinery.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

University chapel Wednesday
evening. S-2i-St.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NOR RENT-A desirable business ONCE
4, in best block in town. Inquire at this
office. 2-ltf
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25
25c Want Column.

Notices Inserted FOR ONE CENT PER
WORD EACH INSERTION. No adver-
tlsenIent Inserted in this column for less
than twenty-five cents.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NOR SALE-A fine Woodbury. team
j. ave years old, at Clymer, Or, gon. Ad-
dress Mrs Clymer. 226.lm!
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NOR RENT-Wen furnished barn fol-
one or two horses. Journal ONCE.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

WANTED TO RENT.-Any one having
w a five or six room house to rent near
the business. part Of tne city can nnd a q
Journal Office.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

A A TEAM, wagon and harness for sale
N at a bargain. Seever 4 scott, over the
post office. 325 Al
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

WANTED, a man to buy or rent land
w on Minto's island. Fine for garden
Purposes. Inquire OF f. II. Piper, South
Salem. 3 25 81
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NOR SALE.-3%acres of good improved
land with good house and barn. Fruit
Will be sold cheap. For particulars ad.
dress E. s. Murray, Hubbard, Or. wtf.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1890-03-25

NTANTED-Elderl man well acquitted
w with farmers Of this county TO do So
liciting. Work light. Good pay for right
man. Call at Journal office.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-06-21

Custom may lead man into many
errors; but it justifies none-FteIding.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-06-21
The Court Gaye it Up.

The following droll incident is lelated
as having taken place in one of TIE mu'
nicipaI courts of Boston on the trial of a
prisoner, charged with theft, who plead
ed drunkenness in exclamation:
Court Ito the policeman, who was a
witness) What did the man say when
you arrested hlm?"
Wituess-"He said he was drunk
Court want his precise words, just
as he uttered them. He didn't use the
pronoun he did hep
Witness-"Oh, yes he did. He said be
was drunk; he acknowledged the corn
Court (gettlng rather impatient at the
witness stupidity you don't understand
me at all want the words as he ut
tered them Didn't he say Il was
drunk"
Witness (depreciatingly)-Oh, no your
Honor. He didn't say you were drunk
l wouldn't allow any man to charge that
upon you IN my presence"
Prosecutor Pshaw! you don't com
prehend at all His Honor means did not
the prisoner say to you 4 was drunk?' y
Witness Gre fectively) he nigh,
have said you was drunk, but didn't
hear him."
Attorney for prisoner-"What the
court desires is to have you state the
prisoners own words, preserving the
precise form of pronoun that he made
use of in reply. Was it the first person.
|; second person, thou, or third person
he, she or il? Now then with severity ]
upon your oath, didn't my client say !
| was drunk?"
Witness (g.tting mad)-'N", he didn't
say you was drunk either; but il he had
| | reckon he wouldn't "a lied any. d. you
'spose the poor fellow charged this whole
court with being drunk" And then they
1 Uaya If mn
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-06-21

WIZ T?-Mumby-Say, when two
trains collide, they call it a telescope
don't they?
Dumley-Yes; Why?
Manipulating, only l was wonder
ing why they didn't call it collideo
scope.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-06-21
Origin of Hand Shaking.

In early and barborous times wher
every savage or semi savage vas his own
lawgiver, judge, soldier and policeman
a nd had to watch over his own safety, il
default of all other protre ion, when two
friends or acquaintances or two strangers
desiring to be friends or acquaintances
CHANGED to meet, they offered each to the
other the right hand alike of offence and
defence, the hand that yields the sword
the dagger, the club, the tomahawk OF
other weapon of war. Each did this tC
show that the band was empty, and that
neither war nor tire achery was intended.
A man can not well stab another while
he is engaged in the act of shaking hands
with him, unless he be doubleeyed
traitor and villain, and strives to aim a
cowaIdly blow with the left while giving
the right, and pretending to be on good
terms with him.