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The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Fruits in japan.

"My wife and l have been in Yoko-
ham. seventeen years" said Thomas l..
Boag, "and VIC are going back to En-
gland to live. Japan is good enough
elf you can't got away" put in Mrs.
Boag.
"Thc climate is pleasant but it's only
Il place to mako money in. Old married
people such as we arc can get along, but
it's lonely for a young man, 1t isn't like
home"
"Theres not fruit there fit to eat
except grapes" said Mrs. Boag, "and
they're woolly"
eyes, the grapes have few hairs on
them, and they taste queer" admitted
Mr.. Boay. "Thcy have tried apples and
pears up in the northern part of the ISL
and of Yeddo, and they are fine. But
the nearest thing to an apple in Yoko-
hama is 'nashi,' which has meat like a
coarse pear and Il flavor like nothing else
l know of."-Chicago Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Tl,ackeray's Dross and Gold.

Thackeray composed and wrote his
novels on long note paper in tho most
feminine handwriting. The manuscript
he frequently took down to his publisher
in the crown of his hat, stopping en- route
at the Garrick club to take lunch. His
habit Of composition was methodical.
When writing "Philip on His Way
Through the World" he told, with serio-
comic carnestncss, of the necessity he
was under of spinning out moro chapters
because it was necessary to put another
story on his house at Kensington Gar
dens, and Philip must do the job.
On that occasion he said, "Do you
know that both Dickens and myself are
imposing on the public, for we have
worked out our own viows very much,
and dig out more dross than Orc" Thack-
cray was too sensitive to make good
lecturer or take pleasure in appearing
personally before the public, as Dickens
did. He used to say: "Hang this lectur-
ing; it is the most unsatisfactory thing
to me you can imagine. If my audience
does not applaud mo feel mortified be-
cause l have failed to interest them. II
they applaud me, feel like a successful
mountebank; it is equally uncomfortable
both ways. s.'-Sheffield Telegraph.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Variations Of tho co.upas,.

Why tho magnetic needle points north
ward has never been satisfactorily de-
terlnined, but what perplexcs and puz-
zles scientists most is its persistent vlria-
tions. BY observations in Paris it was
found that in 1851 the magnetic needle
varied 3 deys. and 80 minis. to the west;
in 1865, less than 200 years later, 1sdegs
and 80 minis. to the west. In London,
between 1880 and 1902, the needle varied
from 10 dcgs. Is Minis. east to degs
west. In Dakota tho average variation
is 13 deggs. and 80 minis. east; in Mime
sofa IL degs. east, while i'll Montana it
it is 20 degs. east. 1t does not point due
north except in few localities, and at
no place does it continue to point with u
given angular distance from the north
for any stated length of time.
In many places it changes secularly,
annually, diurnally and hourly, and is,
besides, further subject to fluctuations
reducible to no method of tabulation.
In the vicinity of iron in any shape, or
of magnetic sands. it is DETECTED toward
the material attracting it. The needle
has been known to vary s degs. in dis
tance of one mile, and 1 deg. and &c
minis. in two hours when left stationary
In certain locality.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
The Appropriated s,eir,, Bell. in I'm,

The Appropriated Sleigh Bells in July.
The well filled stores and gaudy shop
windows of the Indiana and Ohio towns
seemed to stimulate in men accustomed
toimpoverished and unpretentious Dixie,
as were Morgan's raiders, the propensity
to appropriate beyond limit or restraint
l have never before seen anything like
this disposition to plunder. Our perilous
situation only seemed to render the men
more reckless. At the same time, any
thing more ludicrous than the manner in
which they indulged their predatory
tastes can scarcely be imagined. The
weather was intensely warm-the hot
July sun burned the earth to powder,
and we were breathing supcrheated dust
yet one man rode for three days with
seven pairs of skates slung about his
neck; another loaded himself with sleigh
bells.
A large chatting dish, medium sized
Dutch clock, a green glass lecanter, with
goblets to match, bag of horn buttons,
a chandelier and bird cage containing
three canaries were some of the articles
/ saw borne off and jealousy fondled.
The officers usually waited reasonable
period, until the novelty had worn off,
and then had this rubbish thrown away.
Baby shoes and calico, however, were
the staple articles of appropriation. A
fellow would procure bolt of calico,
carry it carefully for day or two, then
cast it aside and get another Basil w.
Duke in Century.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

Montana sheep may be hustlers, but
they do better under shelter during
stormy OF cold weather than in the
snow and rain, and water is better for
them than snow to quench their thirst,
and hay is superior to husks and brush
to make flesh and wool. No doubt
good many of these new corners
to North Dakota are old ewes and
weaklings culled from large focks, and
had they not been sold fair share
would probably have died this winter,
and they may anyhow, unless extraor-
dinary care is taken of them. This warn
ing is given and the utmoat caution is
urged upon every new man who has en-
balked i'll business he knows but little
about. Unless you give extreme care to
your flock this winter, next spring you
may not have very high opinion Of the
sheep business.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
$500 PER ANNUM
A Club Discns.,on.


''Now, ladies, if have left anything
untold, or there is anything not quite
understood, 1 am ready to answer ques-
tions."
She was the president of womans
club and had just returned from q visit
to the famous "Sorosis." She had been
telling them what questions were dis.
cussed and what was the programme Of
the evening. There were y number Of
women present, and they had all been
very much interested.
Tho president sat down in her chai,
and waited for questions. There was
silence for All instant, and finally timid
voice from tho background said:
81 would like to ask question. Was
twas it a dressy crowdt''
The president jumped up and said:
II just want to tell you! Those ladies
all had on tho most beautiful bonncts
One was q heliotrope velvet trimmed
with gold lace. And another was made
of bands of jet and pink roses the
ladies commenced to gather around her
with henraptured expressions) 1.-The hand.
soonest of all was worn by Mrs. -"
Just then tho president of this woman's
club caught q smile on the face of
newspaper correspondent who was pres
ent. She drew herself up with great
dignity and said:
Ladies, l think we are wandering
from the subject"
The ladies settled back, conscious of
the superior advantages of this popular
club, but with fleeting expression OF
disappointment, that gave indication of
willingness to wander" still farther.
Chicago Herald.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
A Mouse in a surplice.

We have heard of a "bee in u bonnet"
and a flea III mans ear" but never
until few days since of n "mouse in a
surplice." 1t happened, however, that
Oh Sunday morning, when par
sonic visitor was unearthing from the
parish chest a spare surplice, there fell
out from its folds nest containing sew
cral brown mice. Anent the church 60
ing mouse capital story is told. A GER
tain venerable dignitary, remarkable for
a profusion of white hair, was one day
leaving his cathedral when he thought
he felt something moving under his hat.
This creature he endeavored to capture
but in vain. On arriving home, how
ever, it was discovered that small
mouse had taken up its abode in the GU
nonical hair. Possibly this little Great
ure was deputed by a chapter of cathe-
dral mice to plead before the benignant
canon their proverbial poverty. He.
they thought, being alarge hearted man,
might take their case into consideration.
Pail Mall Gazette
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Discontent Among nailroad Clerk..

A railroad clerk in this city writes:
Will you oblige many railroad clerks by
saying that we are the most dissatisfied
class i'll business? A railroad clerk is
seldom advanced on account of merit.
| know many who have been at tho same
desks and for the same salary for years
and years, and they are acknowledged
to be valuable and competent. The men
under whom they work are not to blame
because they arc not advanced. The
fault is at the fountain head. The di-
rectors of most companies live in the
east and in London and other European
cities.
Whenever one of those directors has !.
son or nephew, or the son or nephew of
some influential friend, he sends him out
west to take a position in the office of
the company of which he is a director,
and the young man gets n fat place.
Please understand that we do not blame
the young man. AS u rule he is IL gen
tlemanly fellow and does his work to
the best of his ability, and some of them
have done well. But it is poor encour-
agelnent to an old timer to see this prin-
ciple in vogue. | do not believe it pre-
walls in any other line of business.-Chi-
cago Tribune
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
About Writing Ones Name.

People who sign their letters with
wild hourishes, OF initials only, and give
no address, offer one of the worst of
compliments to their correspondent by
csotistically assuming that their hand
writing must be of such familiar impor-
tance to him. or that they and their
affairs are SO present to his mind that
further Identification is unnecessary.
Having their signature cut from the end
Of a letter, and the address from its
heading pasted on the envelope which
incloses a reply, is u bad compliment
which many persons bring upon them
selves by an objectionable illegibility.
1t is singular fact the accidental mis-
spelling or lnispronunciation of ones
name generally constitutes a greater
affront and is provocative Of moro an
noyance than studied insult.-All the
Year Round,
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
The Shortstop.

The baseball field is not the place
where one looks for literary wit, yet
now and then it happens that good pat
saying is heard there which shows not
only readiness but familiarity with lit
erature.
1t was ON an occasion when a college
nine was playing the nine from q fitting
school, and the shortstop of the latter
was an absurdly tall and thin fellow
named Brown, apparently some ten
years older. than the boys with whom he
was associated. He played very badly,
mufing and fumbling, until it was sug-
gested that he was only put on the nine
for the joke of having 30 long a man as
shortstop.
He is like the Ancient Mariner" one
of the college nine said; che is long and
!ank and Brown"
"He is more like the Ancient Mariner" !"
quickly and wittily returned the friend
to whom the remark was made, "be-
cause 'he stoppeth one of three. ~
Youths Companion"
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
4 Green "Dcnutx."

The gate tender of tho Main street
crossing left deputy in charge recently.
1t is customary to hang a lighted Ian
tern on the gate ut dark, lowering the
gate for the purpose. At dark tho new
man looked at the gate towering above
him, and, thinking it would take long
ladder to reach the top, went toa neigh.
boring carpenters shop and borrowed
the longest ladder he could find and hung
the lighted lantern. The next morning
he looked at the lantern and an idea
dawned on him. He lowered the gate
and detached the lantern. The next
time he tends gate he will not borrow a
ladder.-Brunswick (Me.l Telegraph.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Tho Truth About tho Un,co,,,

In "Curious Creatures in Zoology" "by
John Ashton, tho unicorn familiar to
most people from the bottom of plates,
where it is represented as conducting a
perpetual clothes line fight with the
lion, gets a good deal of notoriety, and
travellers have sworn up hill and down
dale that they have seen it, and that it
looked something like horse with q
long twisted horn coming out of the
middle of his forehead. Tho horn was
q sure antidoto to poison, and Queen
Elizabeth had one that was valued at
what would now be about $15O,OOO. OF
course it was the horn of narwal, and
they got the story mixed with the rhi-
nooeros, which, according to tho old cir
Gus story, is IN expensive animal, cost
ing piles and piles of money.-Chicago
Tribune
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Character at tho Table,

At grand hotel in Italy guest had
arrived who made great display Of
wealth, and of whom none could learn
anything. At the table d'hote one day,
helping himself to an olive with his fork,
it was decided he was only n com
mon plcbeian, for olives are handled only
with the fingers among civilized people
throughout Christendom. Table man
ners at many of our best hotels in our
principal cities invariably shock the
sensibilities of those accustomed to the
graccs of polite society. 1t is conceded
that there is an exhilaration in the at
mosphere of Paris, of Vienna and of
Berlin that draws out any refinement
one may have in his or her nature, and
elevatcs to a higher plane than ever be-
fore experimentation. Boston Tran
script.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
A squnw's Remarkable Journcy,np.

In the last century u Chinook Indian
woman, known to Father Hulk, great
traveller and missionary of that period,
while he was with the Indians on what
we now call the Pacific coast, was many
years afterward met by him in Asia.
Through many vicissitudes and strange
experiences she had passed from tribe to
tribe and place to place, always moving
northwarl, until she reached Behring
strait, and there, having gone out in one
of tho large canoes used by tho seafaring
Indians Of that region, in a great storm
they were driven across tho strait to
wreck and death to all save her, and sho
wandered on until she met Father Hulk
in the interior of Asia. She had not
sought to return, but following the spirit
of adventure bred in her by her strange
experiences she went ON to see new lands.
Louisville Couricr-Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Abuse of the Dog.

l was on u steamer going to Norfolk.
l had a young Laverack gyp, which
consigned to waiter to take care of for
me. That night just before retiring
hunted her out and found her tied to a
block at the extreme bow Of the steamer,
right between the two hawser holes,
through which the anchor chains run.
The ori6ce was as large as stovepipe,
and rs it was blowing gale outside, a
current of air as strong as that of blast
furnace rushed in and blew every hair
Of the dog upright. The poor brute was
actually numb. and l am certain she
would have died that night had not
rescued her and placed her in a sheltered
warm spot.-Week's Sport.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Parasites of the TIGER.

In speaking of the minute parasites
which are found in the hairy part of q
tigers foot, q scientist says: "They con-
stitute one of the most wonderful curiosi-
ties know of in the animal world. The
parasites are so small as to be almost in
visible to the naked eye, and yet each is
a perfect counterpart of the tiger-head,
cars, jaw, legs, claws, body, tail, all are
there. You may think this is big
story, but look the subject up and see if
it is not so.'-Now York Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
English womcn,s Cans.

"You have some very curious persons
tn Chicago" remarked Mrs. Tenant,
Mr.. Stanley's mother-in-law. 81 could
not help overhearing what one of them
said when entered the room at the club
reception. There comes one of 'em. said
the lady in Il tone loud enough for me to
hear distinctly. There comes one of
'em; she's English, know, for English
women when they get old always wear
tides on their headsl No, don't know
what the American people call tides
but I'm sure the remark was not co1npli-
mentary. Still it is the custom with
us to wear caps-why, the queen wears
them; do not mean to give them up.''
Chicago News.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
4 Young Cashier.

N.G. Hollister, cashier of the National
Bank of Commerce of Hutchinson, en-
joys the distinction of being the young
est cashier of q national bank in the
United States. He is only 81 years
old now, and he is regarded as one of
the most level headed business men of
the city. Within two weeks after COM
ing of age he was made a director in two
national banks, which positions he still
holds.-Hutchinson fKan.) News.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

In the care of the teeth as we'll as other
things, the simplest thing is the best.
Buy a little prepared chalk, such as wo-
men use on their faces, and a large soft
brush. Dampen the brush, dip it in the
chalk and use twice day, rinsing after
ward. If this is followed out for week
will guarantee it will whiten the worst
teeth and harden the gums.-Interview
in Chicago Tribune
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

It may be of interest to readers to
know what may be patented. A United
States patent will be granted to any per-
son who has invented or discovered any
new and useful art, machine, manufact-
ure, or improvement thereof, not known
or used by others in this country, and
not patented or described in any printed
publication in this or any other country,
before his discovery or invention thereof,
and not in public use nor on sale for
more than two years prior to his appli-
cation, unless the same is proved to have
been abandoned.
In this connection the word "art"
means the process or method of proluc-
ing an old or new result. If method
of doing anything contains one or more
new steps the process is new and patent
able.
The word machine" means any de-
vice or thing by means of which me-
chanical result may be produced, such
as a pin, q churn, or locomotive.
The word 'manufacture" means a
made up article, such as furniture, cloth
ing, harness, and the thousands OF things
which are offered for sale.
"Composition of matter" means a
chemical compound of Ingredients, such
as hard rubber, liquid glue, medicine,
etc.
Patents may also be obtained for de-
signs for manufactures and works of art,
for three, seven and ten years.
Trademarks NAV be registered for any
arbitrary sign or symbol which is not
descriptive; the government fee is $25.
Such marks are the exclusive property
of the registrar for thirty years, and the
time may be extended.
A "label" is any descriptive tag, print
or impression to be placed upon any ar
ticle or its case, and it may be registered
for twenty-cight years. The government
fee for a "label" is Sc; but if it contains
any special mark or symbol the office de-
cides it to be trademark instead of a
label.-Youth's Companion.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Gcrmany.s Celebrated Library.

In Germany, fifty of tho largest libra
ries have a total of 12.700,000 volumes;
in this country the same number of H.
braries have G,10o,0Oo volumes, and in
England 6,45o,o00. One hundred and
twenty-five librarians and assistants are
employed in the celebrated Mudie's cir
culating library in London. The pro-
prietor, Mr.. Charles NIndie, who died at
the age of 72, founded the library thirty
two years ago, and it has now 25, ,000sub-
scribers. Its annual income is e10O, 600.
New York Ledger.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

Since the Paris municipal council dis
missed tho Sisters of Charity from the
city hospitals they have been replaced
by nurses who cost 700 francs instead OF
200 francs, and are generally Servants
who cannot get places elsewhere. The
spirit of sacrifice and devotion has all
but gone.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
The Origin OF piccadilly.

An article of wearing apparel will
sometimes lead into out of the way
places. For instance, the collar was once
called piccadel, or pickadill, and one
Higgins, tailor in London, made so
much money out of it that he was ena-
bled to build a great number of houses
i'll certain street, which from that time
came to be known es Piccalilly.-
Elotliier and Furnisher.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

Among historic riggs Is one said to he
Shakespcare's signet. Upon the seal,
entwined with true lovers knot, are
the initials w. S. 1t was lost before his
death and found many years after by a
labo.er's wife near Stratford church.
yard. This is the only authentic piece
of his personal property known to be in
existence.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
BEFORE THE ELoPeMENr.

Too early yet!
The sun has hardly set
My love!
In peace all earth rcposcs
And drinks tho balmy dew.
But still ewes glowing roses
Are lins'ring on tho blue.
Too carly yct, my love!
Have faith in me.
When night sets in We fec,
Ny love!
Tho birds have ceased their twitter,
Tho brcezes rest, and soon
The hosts Of stars will glitter
Around tho pale faced moon.
Till then good-by, my love!
l hail thee,
Lovely and beautiful night,
Veil thee,
Moon Of the silvery light!
Come yc angels, attending on hight
Close In slumber each vigilant eye.
Fade or hide you till morning draws high,
Auyc glittering stars of the sky.
l hail thee,
Lovely and beautiful mighty
Veil thee,
Moon OF tho silvery lightl
Come, fear not, my own gentle bride,
Beautiful sweetheart, thy love 10 thy guidci
Como thou, my angel, my joy and my pride!
Come, love!
John Volk In New York Sun.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

In round figures the enlisted men of
the regular army number about %, 900,
and the commissioned officers 2, 2,155. The
law, that is to say, fixes the maximum
at these figures. The actual number, of
course, is continually changing from
deaths, enlistments, etc.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Even Plinv.

Pliny the great could see things in
front of his nose as we'll rs afar off. II
nctice that the women rub the washing
in cold water" he wrote one day. Let
them heat the water, and the alkai in
the soap will be freed and take far bet
ter effect And only after that did
women know how to wash.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
A New Plato Glass polisbcr

Thomas Todd, of Butler. Pa, has in
vented method of fire polishing plate
glass whereby the grinding and POLISH
ing of one side of the sheet is saved, ,-and
the fire polished surface is said to he of
brighter polish than is obtainable by
artificial polishing.-New York Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
RETRosPecT,oN.

Only some withcred blossoms
Cu,mbling to dry decay;
Only glove half torn into,
And idly thrown away.
Only o heart that's breaking
That is, IL hearts could breok;
Only q man adrift for life,
All for q woman>s sake.
Only n few such tokens,
Priced by o lovc sick fool
Eanght but the ashes that strew tAs
ground
When loves hot flame grows cool,
Not the first man by thousands
The dupc Of o hcartlcss flirt,
Not the first time that priceless love
Was treated like common dirt.
Only in Jest you know 1t
Now, though it's rather late
Rather tco late to turn your life
And seek another fate.
You're not man like thousands,
With heart that will vcer and twirl,
And feel glow ut tho word and glance
OF every flirting girl.
Finished forever and done,
Wrecked by trcachcrous smile!
Following madly o will-o'-thewisp
Haply If but for while.
Only heart that's broken
That is, ie hearts can break;
Only o man adrif: for life,
And oil for q woman's sake.
-Anonymoan
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Sitting Bulls Pine.

George Connor has in his possession a
relic which he prizes very highly. 1t is
nothing less than pipe which Sitting
Bull had in his possession when killed.
1t was sent to Mr.. Connor by an ac-
quaintance who took it from the dead
chiefs body, and vouchcs for its gen.
uineness. The pipe is a quaint looking
affair." Union.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21
Married Women Don't Work,

AS to married women working there
is bit Of statistics that shows how few
married women do work for wages. Out
Of over 200 women who had received
training as professional nurses thirty
five afterward married, and OILY one of
these t!lirty-five ever again worked at
her profession of nursing the sick for
pay.-Boston Transcript.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

While the people of two centuries ago
won about a score of products from the
under earth, we make use Of hundreds
derived from the pit and mine. Each
year sees this relation of mon to the
rocks beneath their feet become closer
and the profit greater.
The Dickinson press., 1891-02-21

Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake was unani.
mously chosen at the recent Rochester
convention of the New York State Wo-
man Suffrage association to represent
that body on the executive committee of
the National American Woman Suffrage
association.