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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Theatrical Prpss Agents.

The business of the theatrical press
agents has been so annoyingly overdone
in this city that the boomers are under
taboo in tho newspaper Offices, and the
critics of several Of the greater journals
deny themselves absolutely to these WIS.,
itors. When it is considered that, even
after the destruction by fire of the Fifth
Avenue, we have thirty-fvo dramatic
theatres in New York and the suburbs,
besides almost as many more variety
shows, concert halls and other places Of
amusement, it is clear that the small
army Of stalwart boomers would become
intolerable if permitted. The conse-
uuence is that most Of the local manag-
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Old Enemies Clasp Hands.

George T. Ulmer, an actor, who is
playing in the smaller towns of the state,
was soldier In the northern army dur
ing the war Of the rebellion. At the
battle of Lookout Mountain he was left
in command of a heavy field piece. A
party Of Confederates made an attack,
and to defend himself at close range Ul-
mer drew his pistol and shot one of the
Confederates three times. wounding him
severely.
Monday Ulmer came to this city from
Stockton to look after some show print
ing for his company at the printing house
of Francis, Valentine g. Co. on Sanso,ne
street. While there he stepped into tho
engraving department to examine a stock
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
THE INCREASE OF FLA7TeRv.
The Boomerang Element In Latter Day
Personalities OF Society.

The boomerang Element In Latter Day
Personalities OF Society.
Preoccupation with personality is GER
tainly an American-possibly more or
less generally modern-trait; but our
present orgy of compliment is, I think,
new variant of it. And it cannot bo
that we are becoming Frenchifed to tho
point of social insincerity for the nero
sake Of moral perversity. Tho truth
probably is that as we progress in social
civilization-or perhaps better, as social
civilization spreads increasingly and
penetrates our bewildering and encour-
aging succession of nouvelles couchee-
tho desire to mako ones self agreeable,
instead of merely important, is increas-
ing proportionately.
Now, amenity rs an art is difficult
one. To succeed in it demands either
tho certain felicity" which Bacon Of
frmed to bo necessary to tho painter
who would improve upon nature, or that
long course of social civilization where
by tradition secures tho sinking of eff
fort in Inconsistencies, and the substi-
tuition of inherited for acquired capaci-
ties. In tho absence of either of these
advantages it is the shortest rather than
the wisest road to tho end of being agree
able that is pretty suro to bo taken, and
the crosse nodo pursuit of, as said, the
line Of least resistance results in an
amount and degree of personal fattery
at tho present moment which are alto
gether notable.
We have probably not yet wholly
emancipated ourselves from tho wish to
be appreciated, as we'll rs to be agree
able. On the contrary, when we praise
our friends for their qualities or their
performances in tho blank and stark
way sanctioned no doubt by our unques-
toned sincerity, but dictated perhaps by
an imperfect taste, it is probable that
with our motive of being agreeable is
very subtly associated desire to he
deemed discerning. We act on the as
sumption-so tacit, to bo sure, rs to he
unconscious-thatt tho fact of our appre-
citation of them attests to them acute
ness in us. Our well known and uni
versally acknowledged genuineness-
that heirloom inherited from the savages
of tho Elbo and Weser marshcs-pre-
vents our perspicacity in these circum-
stances from being distrustcd.-Scrib-
ner's
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Birds un,l tho Weather.

In Yorkshire the carly arrival of the
cuckoo is regarded as a sign that there
will be little grass and scanty crop of
corn, owing to the cold, dry season, and
in the isle of Man the farmers consider
that when the rocks fly to the hills rain
is near. But in Devonshire the belief is
that if the birds stay at home or return
in the middle of the day wet weather is
to be looked for, while in Durham Mr..
Swanson quotes saying to the effect
that if crows feed in the streets of q vii
lage a storm may be expected.-Ex-
chanoa
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Waves $50 Feet High.

The waves that hurl themselves against
"Lot's Wife" one of tho Mariana islands,
drench it to its topmost pinnacle, about
$50 feet above sea level. A tremendous
surf sometimes runs at Baker island, even
without any strong wind, or perhaps the
wind blowing from contrary direction.
An unbroken wall Of water twenty-five
feet high and one-quarter Of a mile long
rolls in, threatening to deluge the island,
and affording one of the grandest sights
imaginable. These waves are said to be
due to the southwest monsoon blowing
strongly in the China seas, many miles
away.-Chamhers' Journal
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Swings n scythe at N,nety-four.

Recently we noticed our venerable
friend, Aaron Burnham, who is only 94
years old, moving thatch on the borders
of the canal adjoining Long Causeway.
He carried tho scythe through the coarse
frozen grass in very remarkable man
ner for a youth Of his age. After get
ting enough moved for his immediate
wants he proceeded to load it on wheel
barrow, starting home with it as spry as
n young man of 20-Essex Echo.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
A Dinner Lost and Won.

An enormously largo hawk poised in
midair Il few days ago over Jacob
Heather's fine flock of Shanghai chickens
at Durham. Bucks county. Selecting
one of the finest, a seven pound rooster,
the hawk fell upon it, and majestically
bore it slSyward. The contemplated
meal was never to be eaten, however,
for Walter Hamortin happened to be
cunning under the path of the hawks
flight, and succeeded in bringing tho
latter to earth. Tho rooster was unin-
jured, while the pirate had his head
blown philadelphia Times,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Bishop John P. Newman, who is one
of the best known Methodist divines and
educators in the country, will be promi-
nent figure at the quarter centennial
Methodist jubilee that is soon to be held
in New Orleans. He will speak on "Tho
Future of the Negro Race"-a subject
which he is particularly fitted to discuss,
as much of his work has been among the
colored people Of the south.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
No Walking ON the rraok.

One Maine railroad finds that the
practice Of walking on the track in the
winter time may cause partial sus-
pension of its operations. People tread
the snow so hard upon the tracks of the
Monson railroad that the company an
nounces that 1t will be unable to keep its
branches open this winter unless the
practice ceases. This appeal ought to
bring about the resultmost to be desired.
Bangor Me.) Commercial.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Three Golden Weddings.

Three golden weddings in one family
are remarkable, even in q community
of long lived people. In New Hamp-
shire recently Deacon Thomas E. Fol-
som and wife, Of Exeter, celebrated
their golden wedding. Deacon Folsom's
brother, at Abingdon, Mass, also a
deacon, some time ago celebrated his
golden wedding, and sister, living at
Tuftonborough, observed the same event
two years ago.-Boston Journal.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Yet They Are Friends.

They met in Wall street and shook
hands. Delightful weather, this" said
one; keen, bracing air, you know. By
the way, who was that young fellow l
saw in your Office yesterday
That? Oh, that was my keen bracing
heir-braced me for hundred. and was
keen enough to get it, too"
And yet that night at the Windsor
they seemed to be as friendly as ever
New York Times.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Coincidenc.s at AN Anniversary,

The golden wedding of s. N. Fisk and
wife, highly respected couple, was re-
Gently observed at their home in Brain
tree, Mass. ~ singular feature of the
occasion was tho fact that the services
connected with the affair were held in
tho same house and the same room of
tho house, and the venerable couple oc-
cupied the samo place in the room as
when married fifty years before. There
was the same carpet on the floor and the
same paper OH the wall as when the orig
inal wedding took place.-Springfeld
Republican.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

The cottage built by the actor Joseph
jefferson at Buzzard's Bay, and de-
signed by him to be the home of his old
age, is picturesque building in the
early colonial style, with wings, cupolas
and gables both of wood and stone. Out
side the house is Virginia chimney of
native stone and brick. The house stands
on Cape Cod sand bank and looks to-
ward tho Plymouth woods.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Presence of Mind.

DR.. Tremblay, of Quebec, swallowed
by mistake the other day quantity of
aconite. Realizing that the poison
would cause his speedy death he hasten
ed to priests house and received the
sacranents. Returning home he made
his will, and very soon died in the pres
enc, of his young wife and three chill
drea.-Toronto Letter.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
A Prudent Man.

An Elkton (Md.) man feared that he
might be buried before he was really
dead, and he therefore directed in his
will that. his body should be kept for
forty days IN shed built for the pur-
poso. He wanted bottle of water be-
hde him, a latch on the inside of the
door and roof slanting to the west. He
is now lying in the shed.-Detroit Free
Prosa
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Valuable earn

The census bureau, with all the rest of
its work, has been attempting to ascer-
tain the value of the carp which have
been introduced into American waters.
One man to whom schedule was sub
mitted replied that the carp in his pond
had been worth 81 900 to him in the past
six months. His wife had been sick and
ne had fed her exclusively upon carp, to
which diet he attributed her recovery.
She was worth $1,000 at least, and
therefore he estimated hisgain on his in
vestment at that sum.-Boston Tran
eCriDt
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
The Railway to Victoria Nxanza.

Sir Francis de Winton writes home
that he hopes by May next to have sixty
miles of the projected railway from
Mombassa to the Victoria Nyanza COM
pleted. OF course it is only narrow
gauge railway, but it will prove Of i'm
mense service in taking caravans quickly
over the desert and waterless coast re-
gion. A road is also being made the
whole way to the lake. Father LIE Roy.
Roman Catholic missionary, in letter
written from Mombassa, states that the
great drawback at Mombassa is the want
Of water. Wells have to be sunk to an
enormous depth.-Pall Mall G-zette.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Tho late Attorney General Devins was
a tall, broad shouldered man, with q
long, oval face. His eyes were dark, his
features regular, and the lower part of
his face was covered by an iron gray
mustache and short beard. His manners
were most dignifed and courteous.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Now Dress Shades.

Dress skirts are growing wider, par
ticularly for evening dresses. Wasp
gauze is a new material, although gauzes
and tulles arc not SO much worn in the
evening as formerly, except for young
girls. There are charming new shades
for dinner dresses. A peach flower is
one of the most delicate and becoming.
The pale reddish mauve is ono of the
best worn shades in foulards, particular
ly for yolles and sleeves with the spotted
or ringed foulards. Transcript.
"A Touching Appeal.
"Wero you touched at the minister's
eloquence last nighty' inquired Weeks.
"Ycs," returned Wentman gloomjly,
"for $10."-American Grocer.
THANK You, Sir.
Mr.. Balfour, in his "Leaves from My
Chinese Scrap Book says that u most
amusing chapter in the history of official
etiquette i'll China might be written
under the heading of "Tho Emperor is
Thanked" He says ne is reminded by
this Chinese formality of Il pedagoguo
who always insisted OH his pupils thanks
OA CNcll OCCStolOu. Ii lc isSESu a. DOJ
what time it was, the proper form for
his reply was, "Half-past 2, sir, thank
you"
The constitutional maxim, "The king
can do no HARM" might, in Chinese
official language, be translated, "The
emperor can do nothing that is not be-
ncvolent."
An amusing incident occurred not
long ago in connection with Manchu
officer Of high rank, Wulahsich-ungah,
the president of the board of ceremonies.
This gentleman returned thanks for the
honor of having been invited to sacri-
fetal feast by the emperor, and the next
day terrible snubbing was admins
tered to him.
1t appears that the emperor had not
invited him at all, and was much aston
ished.
His name," says the decree, "does
not appear in the list of guests approved
by us, and in thus thanking us he has
been guilty of great piece of careless
ness.
The committee of the board of punish
ments allotted penalty to poor Wulah-
sich-mgal, who should, according to
etiquette, have been grateful for that
also. thnneh his thanks ara rot recnrded
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Rudyard Kipling is coming TO thiS
country in the spring to enjoy huntin::
tour in the west before he goes to In,
where he expects to spend much o'
time during the next few years.
Kipling's father is clever artist.
has prepared series of elaborate
trations for his sons book.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

James Garfield, the second son of Presi-
dent Garfield, was recently married at
Chicago to Miss Helen Newell, daughter
Of John Newell, president of the Lake
Shore and Michigan railroad. Mr.. Gar
field was graduated with his brother
Harry at Williams college in 1885.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
All His Fancy Painted.

Judge Ito colored prisoner, charged
with stealing roultry)-What is your
business?
Prisoner-I am a chicken fancier,
your 'onnah.
Judge-So fancy-sixty days.-Texas
Siftings.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Mr.. William Waldorf Astor is an cx-
cellent judge of a cigar, and has special
brand manufactured for him by IL lead
ing Havana maker. 1t has q delightful
flavor and is quite mild. N1r. Astor or
ders them by the hundred boxes.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Ono Way of Revenge.

There is a gentleman in the Australian
house of representatives renowned for
incisive sarcasm who takes out his note
book and quietly but obviously sketches
apolitical opponent whom his obscrva-
tions have infuriated; and these angry
faces, readily recognized, somehow find
their way into the illustrated periodicals
sooner or later-a method which, if it
does not turn away wrath, at least
serves frequently to repress its outward
and visible manifestations-All the Year
Rnr1nd
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Recently the 10-inch breech loading
cast iron wire wrapped gun at Sandy
Hook was filed with 265 pounds of pow.
der and a projectile weighing 800 pounds.
The carriage broke and tho tests were
not completed.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Blankets are loaned to the poor g..
the winter months, free of cost, by
kind hearted citizen of Brunswick, Ger
many. They are stamped, to prevent
them from being sold or pawned, and
they are returned at the close of the cold
weather.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Tho late President Grant once spoke
Of our western Cordilleras as the "strong
box" Of the nation. lie realized the fact
which many people are slow to recog-
nize, that the larger part of orr re.
sources is west OF the Mississippi.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Changed Color.

A few months ago colored woman in
Hayti began to grow white, and now it
is said that there is not trace of the
original black color left in her skin, the
texture and general hue of which is soft,
creamy white, much moro delicate than
the skin of most white persons.-St.
Louis Republic,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

1t is proposed making engines of alu
minium to develop thirty-four horse pow
er, to be used for directing the move
ments of French war balloon of SC
cubic meters capacity, experiments with
which are to be made in April next.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Theodore Weld, famous as an anti
slavery lecturer, is SO years cid, but re-
markably vigorous for one of his age.
Mr.. Weld closely resembles the poet
Bryant in looks, although Mr.. Yields
eyes are always uplifted, while in the
portraits of the poet the eyes are down
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Time They Were Tanned

Mr.. Francis Davis purchased pair of
boots twenty 1.-TWO years ago to be worn
at his wedding which are now in good
preservation and are good for further
service. They have been in use for party
wear during the entire time, and this
week were improved by the addition of
q pair of taps.-Gloucester Times.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
Easter Sunday I'm 1901.

Easter Sunday in 1891 comes on March
20. 1t can never occur earlier than
March 90 nor later than April IS, but
may come on these days and on any day
between them.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28
PROTECTION
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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

Statistics show that ninety-fve out of
hundred men fail in business sooner OF
later, and the cases in which u firm sees
fifty years of business life arc extremely
rnra
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

OF wood cuts. Suddenly he heard some
one exclaim:
"My Godl There's the man who shot
me-"
Ulmer turned like flash and found
himself face to face with tho soldier
whom he had shot at the famous battle
twenty-eight years ago. Tho men glared
at each other, but only for an instant.
Then there was moisture in their eyes,
and George T. Ulmer, actor, and Will
lam w. Garrison, engraver, clasped
hands. Garrison has lived hero for sew
eral years, and is still sufferer from tho
pistol wounds received at the hands OF
Ulmcr. Before leaving the printing house
Ulmer said to Garrison:
"Old man, from this date will give
you half of my army pension.
Francisco Chronicle.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1891-02-28

To settle bet man in Van Vert
county, o., wheeled a wheelbarrow con-
tanning $50 cats for three miles over
muddy country road.
Decorah-posten., 1891-02-04
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Decorah-posten., 1891-02-04
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bisie GnuOncer) for at fig. 9ublitum,
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ialssr, at, bois ben life bielp.r, iaa
faces psnesne tilbase. 0enue @aranti
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at bet bar oarbilSit, buem MATTE bore
9abet, be Spse eler Girmast2
3enne Mebicin er DR.. Pierce's Col.
den Medical Discovery for 8lObips.
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per til Sunbbeb, fOfter bet tun 81 pr.
SLATE, bpis bet life bialY.r, toiter bet
life rpget.