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A SNAKE CHILD.
One of the Most Terrible Monstrosities
horn Into This World.

One of the Most Terrible Monstrosities
horn Into This World.
The most horrible child ever born in
this or any other country has just been
discovered at GAINESVILLE, short distance
from Wheeling, w. Va.
The head OF the thing resembles that of
a huge snake. The eyes are small, aud
set back in the head, which bears no re-
semblance to that Of a man. AT times
this peculiar being becomes almost un-
Controllable and will dart from place TO
with lightning-like rapidty. 1t has never
uttered word since its birth twenty-threc
years ago, since which time it has been
confined at the house of its parents, who
are well-to.do people. This strange being
subsists entirely upon cruel which has to
be inserted in a small hole, not over ono
half am inch in diameter where the
mouth should be.
1t is strange fact that during the mum
Der of years of its existence no person
outside Of the family knew that there was
such an unnatural offspring in the neigh
boIhood, and had not its mother died a
few weeks ago it probably would never
have been discovered, as she took entire
charge of her strange child. that exhibited
that fondness for her that dog will when
treated kindly.
Its body will writhe as will that of
large sernent, and its snake-lke eyes can
be seen glowing like balls of fire in the
darkest night.
Isaac Martin, a neighbor of the parents,
was the first person to discover the thing,
and after much struggling carried It Go the
county infirmary, where thousands of
persons have focked to see it, but very
few were granted this privilege rs the
animal, reptile or man, whichever IL is,
is powerful and might cause trouble il s
crowd were to gather around him.
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EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

Mr.. Harrison has forgotten to apologize
to the Southern people for the unjust
things he has said about them, but they
have been too courteous to mention the
matter,-Ne,c York World
A Globe reporter was sent out this after
noon to pick up the latest item. He came
back and reported that John ]. ingalls,
was down town wearing q white hat, a
white necktie and white gloves and riding
white horse.-AtchiSoa Globe
Secretary Blaine is great and popular
man, with certain entanglements in the
way of fool friends that make ii very hard
guage now and then.-S. Louis Globe
DGm0cTat
1t is unoflicially announced that the
proposed sale of the Nerestchagin collec-
tion of paintings and curios has been in
definitely postponed. The reason given
for the poStponement is the painter s
sudden departure for Europe by La Bour-
gogne last Saturday. This departure was
a surprise to Nerestchagin's friends, and
many rumors regarding his reasons for it
are atloat. One of these rumors at
tributes insanity to Nerestchagin, and it is
said he goes to the South of France for
medical treatment.-Aew York Recorder.
Ex-senator johnson NJ. Camden of
West Virginia, who was at the Plaza
Hotel last night, is tall finely pro-
portioned man, with silyery white hair
and mustache and florid, pleasant face.
He is lawyer of note in his own State,
served one term in the United States
Senate, and afterward devoted himself to
the development of the material inter
ests of West Virginia, and especially to
the construction of new lines of railway
leading to the great coal, iron and lum-
Der regions there.-NeiC York Recorder.
Bishop Coke of Western New York de.
serves honor for his strong and uncompro.
missing American spirit. II own, he said
in speech on Thursday evening, 'that
am jealous of anything that makes us q
merely initiative people; that hinders the
development of national ideas in litera
ture, in art, in society, and in manners
that robs us of the right to appreciate wha
becomes our simple republican estate. -
NOc York Sun.
The boys who cheered for "Clevelan(
and Democracy" while Mr.. Harrison wa
in Texarkana were better fed than bred
Texas is anxious to be polite to its Presi
dental guest, and it is no more coIlrteou
to mention Cleveland and Democracy il
his presence than it is to throw holy waite
on another eminent Republican.-S LoHi
RcpHbiic.
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London socioty's Craze.

London society has taken upon itself
to learn the most intricate dances and to
execute them as feature at evening par
ties. These dances are executed by twelve
ladies aud gentlemen duly instructed by
demand numerous rehearsals, and are
both intricate and difficult TO learn and
not little fatiguing to go through. The
youngest married ladies, the prettiest
girls ana the most available of young men
are invited TO take part in these show
dances, and they will certainly be first
among the novelties of the season.
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Ten Fer Cent. Reduction In Furniture
for Thirty DAYS.

We are gong 20 move from cur present ioca-
lion TO the commOdiOus new building, No BIB
seventh street northwest, opposite tho u. >.
PostoiliCe Department, April 1 will eco us Ia
our new establishment, but until then we will
see all at the old stand, $50 and 932 Seventh
,trcet northwest whore, pending removal, we
,hall Oner our entire stock OF the latest aud
Dest makes OF Furniture, Carpets, etc, at 10
Der cent. reduction from former prices, No
'aircr terms eau be made anywhere than at
Hndden's Furniture aud Carpet Stores, Wv and
JGz Seventh street northwest.
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FLORIDA


FIonlDA
Lands held in reserve for serveral years by
the State Government are now opened to set.
tiers at their actual value.
These reserved lands lie along the eastern or
Atlantic Coast, between st. Augustine and Bis
cayne Bay, one-half mile to six miles from the
ocean, a arge portion being fa below the
frost limits.
This is the only eastern section in the United
States where 1t is possible to raise semi-tropi-
cal fruit, and where carly vegetables and fruits
Northern prices.
Much of this land is owned by the Florida
Coast Line Canal and Transportation Com
pAny, and bears q fine growth OF timber,
from which large sums may be realized. The
section along the Indian River and Lake Worth
is well settled, and the land is the most Yalua-
BILE in the State the east coast being tapped by
four railways, and the rivers along the coas
being navigated by steamboats,.
Improved transportation facilities and de-
lightful climate (being so near the ocean the
air is much moro bracing than further inland)
make this an excellent opportunity for actual
settlers.
Prices of land range from 50 per acre upward.
We shall be pleased to send maps, township
plans and full information to all who are inter-
eeted.
FLORIDA COAST LINE CANAL AND
TRANSPORTATION CO.,
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA.
JOHN W. DENNY, President.
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Flom Nae Fielrs WasaiD0fl

FItW h0Ie FtfIU WuWtU0F0U,
What's the matter with New York
women? | counted six of them at one
theatre last week, with wells drawn
tightly over their faces, and it was not
matinee either, They looked like fools.
Are they Were they 50 made up rs not
to dare expose their art 10 the closer in
spection OF the men next them? If not,
what's the matter?
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X iOhN'VA'D 'tstj tC0lipNNY ''''" ''i''''''01'
e.- -. -. -. % 500,
scukpuhh IN hffhOr Afi'li' 90 io'i'
All trains leave and arrive at Pennsylvania
passenger station, Washington, ID. O..
$50 n. m.--Daily for Culpcpcr, Chnrl0ttes-
vile, Lynchburg Rocky Mount, Danville,
Greensboro Raleigh, Ashovlllc, Charlotte, C0-
iumbia, Aiken, Augusta, Atlanta, Blrming-
ham, Montgomery, New Orleans. Texas and
California Pullman sleeper New York 10 At
lnnta and Pullman Sleeper Atlanta to New Or
leans. Pullman Socper Danvillo via Column
bia and Augusta 10 Macon: connects at Lynch
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GLEN cove PARK
Cooperative Land and Trust Company.

The SOUTHERN INVESTMENT COM
PANY now ofrcr for sale lands which form
natural park fronting on the new Electric
Road, now built from Tenalytown TO Glen
Echo Heights, which lands are capitalized at
~ cents per square foot, and stock issued at
S225 per share Each share OF stock entities
the holder thereof to one undivided lot in said
park containing one-1fth OF an acre, or S,1l2
square feet, less the amount required for
stceets. These lots, or the proceeds thereof,
will be allotted to- the shareholders at the ex-
piration of twcnty-one months from date OF
first payment by the SOUTHERN INVEST
MENT COMPANY IN such manner as may
be agreed upon by majority of shares in said
Cooperative Company.
Subscriptions to stock in said company shall
be paid as follows:
Each stockholder, for each share held, shal
pay the sum OF SO thereon on or before the
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH to
the Secretary OF the SOUTHERN INVEST
MENT COMPANY or such person or persons
as the SOUTHERN INVESTMENT COM
PANY shall authorize to receive the same.
Any stakeholder, at the expiration Of six (6)
months from date of first payment, may with
draw from the company by giving thirty days
notice IN writing to the Secretary Of the
SOUTHERN INVESTMENT COMPANY, and
at the expiration of that time shall be entitled
to the repayment, in the order Of the date in
which he ,r che filed his or her notice, from
the first moneys received into the company, OF
all sums paid on said stock, with four (D per
centum interest per apnum thereon; but the
right of withdrawal shall not extend beyond
six (6) months from the date OF first payment.
Any stockholder may ut any time pay the
balance due upon his OF her share or shares OF
stock, and thereupon the SOUTHERN IN
VESTMENT COMPANY will issue to such
I person or persons paid-up stock which shall
| entitle such person or persons to one undivided
| lot (per each share OF stock in said Glen Cove
| ParbD containing one-fifth of an acre, as before
| stated, and which shall be allotted as herein
| before provided. Each stakeholder who shall
elect to pay the full amount of his stock prior
to maturity, or who shall continue to pay
the monthly instalments of $40 per month
promptly until twenty-one (2D instalment'
have been paid in, will be entitled to foul
! % per cent. interest per annum on the pal
value OF the stock as a rebate, which viii make
the stock cost actually only S2lO per share
No better or safer investment could be Of
ferod than this, as there is no possible chance
to lose, and being organized on the saving
bank principle, purchasers receive on theil
money an interest amounting TO the rate o
more than eight (9 per cent per annum, be
sides the prospective and undoubted increas
II the value of their purchase.
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Flowers Nersus naronets.

FIOW Wf NtUVUIT III ~ -NttVS,
The New York World states the case
neatly; "In December the President cried
out for bayonets; in April the South over
whelms him with flowers" Though that
is not literally heaping Goals of fire on the
Force bill, it will doubtless warm the
Presidential heart.
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OVER THE NUTS AND WINE.

The only thing that can wake up q lazy darky
is his appctte.-Ddtids Ne1pS.
Absence makes the heart grow fondcr So do
presents. -Grtdt harrington Ne,rs.
A man should grepple to his friends with
hooks of steel lie need have no fear OF losing
his enemics.-Nel0 orleans FicdvuHe.
Bnlwcr-Lytton's line will have to be modern
lied The typewriter il mightieT than the
dynamite gun tttcd OJserCer.
He--I think You love me. Am rightP
She-No; you are left Brooklyn LIFE.
Another man has gone crazy in Lawrence,
the third In two weeks Lawrence Is q great
croquet and lawn tennis town, ,dtchisoR
(hdH.l GloJe.
81 don't think much of Mrs. Bronson said
Mrs. SMILES. II spentthe afternoon with her
and such q woman for listening to scandal
never knewr'-NsW FORK Herald.
ayes, he died natural death. He inst went
from one sleep into another till he fell into the
last sleep"
What was deceascds occupation ~
"llc was policeman Tile Epoch.
"Is this y cool neighborhood in summer"
as itl Well, | should say IL was. There
isn't man in the neighborhood who doesn't /
help himself to my chickens, flowers. and lawn
mower without so much as by your leave. ~
Hd1per'S Bdz0r
young man was recently arrested in Mil
waukee because he announced his intention of
marrying millionairess. It Is plain to be seen
that enterprise is not appreciated in the Cream
City.-,St. PaW Globe.
Sleeping-Car Portcr-IIalf dollsh more,
sab, II you please.
The Hon. ID. y. Hill--What!
Porter--Yes, sab. Fifty cents fur dc Guvner
and fifty cents fur de Senator chicago Iri6-
me.
.Justback-So Miss We're de Fair is no longer
| the reigning belle:
| AttOmc-How do you know!
Justback-I met a society lady to-day and
| she spoke we'll of hcr,-Ne1c York Herald.
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EXTRACT OF BEEF
SALE
NOW GOING ON AT TIE
new YORK CLOTHING HOUSE

Continues Daily till june l.
Owing to the change which Will occur in our
firm on June list, we are compelled to sacrifice
our large stock of clothing. The inventory
shows Sl65,O00 worth of Mems, Boys and
Children's
OF our own make. AS we must pay the re-
firing partners large sum in cash, we have
concluded to offer our entire stock (for cash
only at one-half the cost of production.
Bear in mind this is not n catch-penny reduc-
ton sale, nor sale of odds and ends, but
bona fde dissolution sale of the highest grade
clothing, all of this seasons production.
sBE THESE PRICES.
SEQ Mems Suits, all sizes, $l,Sj; reduced
from $40.
G75 Mems Suits, al-wool sack or cutaway,
81 50 reduced from $14.
$50 Mems Suits, in Choviots, Casslmeres or
Worsted, S9S5, reduced from SIS.
eG0 Mems Suits, In Imported Worsted,
Cheviots, Diagonals, etc, strictly tailor-made
and warranted MI WOOL $40; reduced from S2S.
1850 pairs Mems Pants, 30 styles, 81. Re
duced from $1.ij.
$50 airs Mems Pants, % styles, $3.50, Re.
-duced from S2.I5.
l,O0O pairs Mems Pants, 35 styles, $3.50. War
ranted AL wool. Reduced from $I75.
5000 elegant Mems Pants at $50, $3.50 50,
and Sc Including the finest imported material
in checks, plaids, and stripcs)
$50 Boys suits, long pants, ages II to is
years, $3.50. Reduced from $3.50,
1,0l4 Boys Suits (all wool, long pants, ages
IA to rs years, $3.50. Reduced from s..
S25 Mems Suits, best imported Clay dag
onals, Whipcords, Pinchecks and Corkscrew,
silk lined and equal to finest custom made,
SIS; reduced from S35.
Attention, G.. A. R.-Gi0 All-wool Regulation
Suits, warranted fast color, $3.50 reduced from
Si2.50,
A full line OF Prince Albert Suits, Diagonals,
Cheyiots and Fancy Worsteds, elegantly made
at S13, $15 ana $50 per suit reduced from S95
2S$ and S35.
$50 Boys Suits (all woon, long pants, ages II
to Is yenrs, So. Reduced from Sli
A fun line OF nObby Dress suits for boys in
the finest grades OF wOrsted cashmere and
Choyiot.
1900 Child's Suite ages to is, 81. Reduced
from 50.
1860 Cbild's suits, ages I to IL, $3.50 Re-
duced from $2.15
$50 Child's suits (all wool, ages to Is, $3.50,
Reduced from $40.
Highest grades in Child's suits reduced TO
oue,half former price.
1000 pairs Knee Pants, ages 10 l9, % cents,
Reduced from 30 cents
t,250 pairs All-wOo Knee Pants, ages I to l2,
3i cents. Reduced from 70 cents.
This Gigantic Sacrifice OF Values will con-
tnuc daily until June /.
NEW YORK CLOTHING HOUSE.
81 Seventh St, \. W.
Make no mistakc he sure you get the right
number. WHITE BUILDING STRICTLY
ONE PRICE.
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mn, me ALJ0adiia TOO Gd.eHe.
According to Colonel Charles Chaile-
Long, the late General Gordon chief Of
stan, Mr. Stanley, of Darkest Africa
fame is no better now than he was when
he deserted the Confederate Army, and is
just such a man in matured age as a de-
sert,r during carly life would naturally
turn on 20 be. As The twig is bent the
tree is inclined. Stanley, If at all humor-
Gus must be highly amused at the sue
cess he achieved in humbugging the peo-
pie oi Ibis country,
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If You want to see all the newest fahSics
in suitings and trousering for spring wear
at prices in harmony with your purse call
at ltiseman Bros tailoring department,
corner Seventh and Il streets
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The Governor Of Georgia addressed
Prcsidcut Harrison as Your Exceilency.n
If titles must be used-and of course they
most IN Georga-the President earned
one some years ago on the soil of that
state which would have answered very
we'll. If simple SIR. President or "Mr.
Harrison would not do why not say
General ilarisOn2 -Ba4Hgfot Hlpk.yc
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Bulwcr-Lytton's line will have to be modern
lied. The typewriter is mghtieT than the
dynamite gun Gtica 0jSeyCe7.
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lIe--I think you love me. Am right2
She-No; you are left Brooklyn Life.
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Another mRn has gone crazy In Lawrence,
the third In two weeks. Lawrence s great
croquet and lawn tennis town dtchisoR
(KdHJ GloJe
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A man should grepple to his friends with
hooks of steel. lie need have no fear OF losing
his enemies.-NetO orleans PicdyuHe.
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JAS. L. TAYLOR, Gen. Pass. Agent
MORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

Schedule in effect April 10, 1891.
Leave Washington from station corner OF New
Jersey avenue and Y street.
FoR CHICAGO and Northwest, Vcstibued Linn
tied express daily 11.30 a. m, express $50
Fon CINCINNATI. st Louis and Indianapolis,
express daily, $50 and II 80 p. m.
FoR 1ITTsBURG and Cleveland, express daily
IL. 80 and 50 p. m.
FoR LEXINGTON and points in the Shenandoah
Valley, ti0.40 q. m.
FoR WINCHESTER and way stations 1880 d, m.
For LUnAY, $3.50 p. m.
FoR BALTIMORE, week days, i.05, 800, 6.S5, 30,
7.So, 800 45,minutesl, $50, 9,92, p0:oo, 1i,Q0,
i8.i5, 45-mnutcsj, sa5 d.aS, 4.9O, dS5, @io. Is,
minutcs) $50, 6.15. $40, Ills, 7.30, 900 1890
and 11.3O p. m. Sundays, 405 7.s0, T.30, $50,
S.sS COCOA M, zoo noon, 45,minuteo, 100,
2.15, $50 325, 4.30. 4.55, (5.10, d5-minutes),
B.15, $50, T.30, 900, 1890, 1l.30 p. m.
FoR ANNAPOLIS, 6.35 and $50 a. m, 1910 and
4.25 p. m. Sundays, $50 q. M, 4.3O p. IN.
Fon FREDERICK, t1l,3O a. M, Sl.l5, 1890. t4.So
For HAeEnsTowN 41o.d0 O. m. and rs. 30 D. m.
ROYAL Blue LINE FOR NEW YORK AND
PHILADELPHIA.
For NEW YORK, Boston and the East, %405,
$500, $1,000, q. M, Dining Carr, 1890 noon.
$3.50, %510 Dining Carr, and (fS3O, *1o3Opm.
Sleeping Cars.
Burc, Paror Cars on all day trains. Sleeping
Cay on the 1920 p. m; open at 1000 D. Ill,
FoR BosToN, *2.5O p m, with PuAm An Bufret
Sleeping Car running through to Boston
without change, via Poughkcepec Bridge,
landing passengers in b. q NJ. station at
Boston.
FoR TnTLADELrHIA, s4.o5, 1900, 1000, a. m,
200 noon, $3.50, 1910, IS. 80 and +l0.30 D. m.
For NEWARK, DEL, Wilmington and Chester.
#4.05, $50 a. M, 1890 noon, $3.50, "5.io,
$3.50 and *l0.30 D. m. Limited express
stopping at Wilmington only, 1000 a. m.
FoB ATLANTIC CITY, 4,05 and 1000 a. m. 12.00
noon. Sundays, 40o o. m, - 90 noon.
For time of suburban trains sec time tables
TO be had of all ticket agents.
tExcept Sunday. %Daily sSundRy only.
Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Company on
orders loft ut ticket offices. $40 and 1851 Penn
sylvanin avenue, and at Depot.
j. II. ODELL, CHAS. o. SCULL,
Gen. Manager. Gen. Pass. Agt.
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81 don't think much of Mrs. Bronson said
Mrs, Smllles. II spentthe afternoon with her
and such woman for listening to scandal
never knewr'-Nelp York Herdld
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No better whisky in the market than
Berkeiey ~ Tharp's, SIS + street north
west.
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The only thing that can wake up q lazy darky
is his appetite -Ddiids NelpS.
Absence makes the heart grow fondcr. So do
presents. Gr6dt harrington NstpS.
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"Yes, he died natural death He inst went
from one sleep into another till he fell into the
last Sleep
what was deceascd's occupation ~
"lle was policeman. n-1He Epoch.
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peserter stnnley.

short pants suits from 50 upwards, Else.
man Bros. 1th & Il.
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young man was recently arrested in Mil
waukee because he announced his intention OF
marrying millonairess. 1t Is plain to be seen
that enterprise il not appreciated in the Cream
City-,SI IQW Globe
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Justback-so Miss We're de Fair is no longer
the reigning belle?
AttOmc-How do you know.
Justback-I met a society lady to-day, and
she spoke we'll of hcr.-Ne1D York Herald.
Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-16
A. Q. U. W.

MT. William HI. Bafnes, F. G. M.
 w. of -CalifOrnia, to Speak at the
 Hyperion Theater-'The Six Local
 Lodges of This Prosperous order
 Now Making Arrangements fer the
 Meeting.
 On next Thursday evening Mir. William H. Barnes, P. 0. M W. of California will address the members of the Ancient Or der of United Workmen and their friends, ct the Hyperion theater. This will be the first of series of lectures to be de- Ivered by Mr. Barnes in New England under the auspices of the Grand lodge of Massachusetts. It will furnish an oppor- tunity for an evening of instruction and enjoyment to all of the thousand mem bsrs of the order in this city, to the mem bers of lodges from adjoining towns and to all who desire to understand the prin- ciples of the fraternity. No speaker is more thoroughly qualified to explain the distinctive features of this oldest and most powerful of all assessment insurance orders. <
 A committee consisting of-R. B. Farren grand supervisor of Connecticut and the presiding officers of the six local lodges are busy making preparations for the meeting. The members of the severa lodges will be furnished with tickets te the lecture for themselves and theil l families and with limited number O. extra tickets for distribution among those to whom they may desire to extend thu benefits of the order. A short musica program will precede the lecture and thu
 speaker will be introduced by Rev. Franl
 R. Luckey, P. M. w. of Pyramid lodge.
 By special arrangement with the pub
 fishers of the New England Anchor ant
 Shield,S an elegantly printed thirty -tw page book containing sketch of the his
 tory of the order will be presented to al
 who attend the lecture as souvenir o
 the occasion.