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Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
TINS II AUTHENTIC.
Everything Concerning Blaine H
Nowadays.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Elf the date OF
the republican national convention were
Dec. %, 1891, instead of June Z, 1892
James G. Blaine would be nominated Tor
president by reclamation, and he would
accept the nomination in letter making
reciprocity his platform.
Putting the same statement OF fact in
another form, Mr.. Blaine has made up
his mind to heed what is sure to be the
unanimous call of his party If, at the
time of the convention, his health is as
good as it is at present.
This is direct and positive. 1t comes
from one of the three party leaders tc
whom only Mr.. Blaine has made known
his intention. President Harrison has
not received specific notice to this effect
nor have any of his intimate friends
But they understand the situation per
fectly, and are shaping their plans &C
cordingly.-New York World.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23

DuSh, N. Y.
Invalid Pensions-Martin, Ind; Nj
Kinney, N. H.; Bynum, Pa; Van Horl
N. Y Snow, ILL.,; Kribbs, Pa; Pierson, O
Haries, Mimi; Mcdonald, N. J.; Butte,
la; Flick, Ia; Taylor, Tenn; Curtis,
Y; Jolly, S. ID Robinson, Pa.
Pensions-Wilson, Mo-; Henderson. \
c.; Bankhead, Ala; Norton, Mo-; Par
rett, Ind; Barwie, Wis; Jones, Va
Moses, Ca; Stewart, Tex; Scull, Pa
Waugh, Ind; Houk, Tenn; Bower.
Cal.
Claims-Bunn, N. c.; Mansur, Mo
Stahlnecker, n. Y; Bullock, Fla; Byrnes
Mo-; Cox, Tenn; McGann. H.; Cox,
Y; Mendall Page, X. l.; Reyburn, Pa.
Atkinson, Pa; Smith, ILL.,; Loud. Cal.
Weaver, N. Y.
War elaims-Beltzhoover, Pa; Stone
KY; Enloe, Tenn; Clancy, N. Y.
Cobb. Mo-; Vim, Ga; Scott, H.; Shell
S. c.; Dolliver, Ia; Pickler, S. D.; Houk
Tenn; Rife, Pa.
District of Columbia-Hcmphill,S S. c.
Heard, Mo-; Richardson, Tenn. Rusk
Md; Cobb, Ala; Fellows, n. Y, John
son, N. D.; Merideth, Va; Cadmus, N. !.
Busey, ILL.,; Harmer, Pa: Post, la.
n. =. ' : @
Revision of the laws-Ellis, N. Y,
Outhwait, o.; Bullock, Fla; Edmunds
Va; Norton, Mo-; Wagner, N. Y; Brook.
shire, Ind; Amerman. Pa; Patterson
Tenn; Broderick, Kas.; Robinson, Tenn;
Taylor, o.; Waugh, Ind.
Expenditures state department-Lcs.
ter, Ca; Breckenridge, Ky; Alexander,
n. C.; Butler Ia; Sanford, n. Y; Stone,
Penn; Weaver, N. Y.
Expenditures in treasury department.
Buckner; O'Neill, Mo; Crawford,
N. c.; Glover, Kan; Stone, Ky.; Wads,
worth, N. j.; Clark, Wyo.
Expenditures in war department.
Montgomery, KY; Bum, N. e.; Danill,
n. II q; Dungen, o.; Hit. Ill.,; Shank, Pa;
Hooker, n. Y.
Expenditures in navy department.
Mcclellan Ind; Dockery, Mo-; Abbott,
Tex; tombstone, s. C.; Ray, n. Y; Mill
ker, Mo; Bartine, New.
Expenditures in Postotlicc Depart ment
Oates, Ala; Painter. kv.; Gillespie, Pa;
German, Mich; Bclden, n. y; Stewart,
Tex; Ilouk. Tenn.
Expenditures Interior Dcnortmc,t-
Owens. O.: While, In. GroIv N r.
Kyle, Wis Glout, VI; Hopkins. Penn
Bowers, Cal.
Expenditures Department of Justice
Allen, Miss; Cowlcs, n Y; Wise, Va;
lawson, Ga; Taylor. o.; Dinglcy Me-;
PAYNE, n. c.
Expenditures in the department Of no.
riculture-Edmunds Va. Buntin" {
Y; Capehart, W. Va; Sta ,khouse. s G..
MINI: KEN. Neb,. Curtis n
Y.
Expenditures ON public buildings
loumans, Mich; GrecnlcaC, n. Y. Ham.
lton, la; Branch, S. C.; Ketcham. n. Y.
Taylor, Ill.,; Cheatham, n. c.
Library Cummings, y. y; O'Fc,rall.
Va; ONeill, Penn.
Printing-Richarlson Tenn: McKaip.
Nd; Broderick, Kas.
Enrolled bills-Warwick, O.; Haves.
a,; Lewis, Miss Scott. ILL.,: pickIcr, S,
D.; Johnson, Ind; McKciphau. Ncb.
Reform in the civil scryice-Andrew.
Mass; Bootner, La; Wikc. Ill.,. Braw-
cy, s. C.; Patterson, O.; Sperry Conn.
Va; Coombs, N. y; ;IIarries Wis.
hopkins, H.; Russell, n. y; Brosious
Pa; Raines, n. Y.
amt On"h.Io --.i,lent and yice.president
Ms Cox, n Y AZ Tucker, Va: Grain.
r.: Donn' O.; Johnson ,N<.T g;n~.l W
Eleventh ccnsus-Wilcox Conn. % wens,
, Rvnun, Ind; Watson, Ga; Bussey,
". Bentlv, N. Y: Babbitt, Wis; Law
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
Tn .uves,iga.e "RoosiIing"

QUEBEC, Dec. 23.-Notice Of the dis
solving Of the Legislature and the appoint
ment of another royal commission to
investigate further alleged boodling by
the late government is published today.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
If YOU WANT A

IL 1"O w AIN l. n
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESEN'
and one that will..be USE
ful foryears to come, you
will find it at
Grants Pharmacy.
1t is the Height of Folly
to investdollars in fancy
boxes, cards, etc., that
are of no practical value
to the person for whom
it is purchased. For in
stance, when you pur-
chase a toilet set all ar.
ranged in a fancy plush
case. Yot frequently get
about ~ worth of toilet
set and $5 worth of plush
case. At Grants Pharm-
acy you will find an as
sortment of excellent
toilet sets in neat paper
boxes. When you pur-
chase one of them you
invest every cent in the
toilet set alone. Wehave
a number OF elegant
presents for gentleman
or lady. Call and exam-
Inc them before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLAR STOCK

VIC think you can select a present for any Of
your friends.
We are stocked on Ladies and Children.
Wraps, they are all fresh new goods, Of the
latest cut and beautiful material, Z, 900 dol.
lars worth to select from the entire lot at
cost
We have weakness for selling Roods
cheap, and our patrons have beautifully n.
lustrated their appreciation Of our efforts nv
swelling our sales over so per cent. more
than the best season we have experienced In
Asheville. We propose having special sales
on different lines each day from now to
Xmas. Rare bargains may be expected at
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
Holiday Goods

in Handkerchief from the plain goods at
cents each to the real thread Cambric and
Dutchess Lace Goods at $25.o 90. Ane,tr.
quantity of our famous Kid Gloves, Ties.
Hosiery, Laces, Furs, Refers, French coats
Medica-collars, Hats, Bonnets, Baby Cana
infant and Children's Cioaks, Dresa Good.
and Silks Of every description. Our Hou,.
Keeping Department IL full up-with com.
forts, Rugs, Blankets, Comforts. sb..t,r.
Table Damask, Towels and Countern.r..
Every article at prices to suit the hard
times. Out .ofour
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
MTMNATTGH'S

XMAS PRESENTS,
USEFUL AND USELESS.
Besides our regular stock
of Clothing, Dry Goods,
Shoes, Hats and Rugs, which
was never so attractive at
the season, we mention Um-
brellas, Canes, Trunks and
Bags, Mufflers, Handker-
chiefs, Scarfs, Kid and Dog
Skin Gloves, Jersey Gloves,
Mitts, Collars and Cuffs,
Slippers,
Tides, Splashers, Table L
and Bureau Scarfs, Tray
Cloths, Ruchings, Hoods and
Fancy Caps, Plated Jewelry,
Box Paper, Clocks, Ferfum-
cry and fancy bottles,
Mouchoir Cases, Glove
Boxes, Xmas Cards, Fancy
Christmas Objects, Plaques,
Vases, Cups and Saucers,
Mugs, Moustache Cups, Sha-
wing Mugs, China Objects,
Dolls of'all grades, Toys OF
iron, tin and wood,'Games,
Drums, Swords, Pistols,
Guns, Soldiers, Balls, Snakes,
Alligators, Wagons, Iralns'
Chairs,
WFine Scissors, Knives,
Purses, Ornamental Their
mometers, Framed Engrav-
ings, Mirrors, Manicure Sets,
Plush Work Boxes, Etc,
Etc, Etc.
We.think..the greater part
of the foregoing will befound
below competitors in price.
Having about six more IN
our sales force than ever be-
fore at the season we nope
to serve the trade promptly
A merry Xmas to all, and 8
happy and prosperous New
1 Year!
: H. REDWOOD Z COZ
? and 9 Patton Ave
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
THE COMMITTEES HERE.
SPRINGER HEADS THE WAYS
AND MEANS.

Mills OH Hut One Committee
Crawford Heard ErOm-Speaker
Crisp's First Great Duty Done
The House AdjOurns Over the
Holidays.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED HOUSE

For rent to a responsible party. House is
in good location; bath. hot and dcold water.
Also a boarding house for rent.
We have the best facilities of any irin IN
the state for insuring your dwelling
houses, your furniture. storse and stock
II YOU get burned out you know that you
can come to us and be sure OF getting your
some choice bargains In city and suburban
properties can be had by calling at our OF
Ace Timber lands speciality.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
For Sale or Rent.

White cottage on top of mountain, with
five acres OF land, as whole. or IN lots. NO
tny drvest placc about Ashcville and finest
views within corporate limits Pronounced
by experts Just the place for 'nvalids. Seven
hundred feet OF porch; seven rooms los-
session given at once. Elevation $500 ieet.
Every kind of real estate, from iot OF
S25 to residences and lots OF $25 900. Apply
at No. 6. South Main street.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
For Rent.
For Sale.

Two thrce-room houses with gardens at
tached, ON Hill street, " 90 per month eaSh'
Pleasant place for small family.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23

Elegant nine-roo house, besides servants
house; one of best parts of city; hye minutes
walk OF square; gas fixtures in house,
large lot, views unsurpassed in Asheville.
Price $4,000, one-half cash, balance II and
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23

None of the seasons novelties begins 10 |
compare with our glittcring array OF novel
ties. How popular they are is evidenced by
the demand for them. 1t has been steadily
increasing and II has not reached climax
vet, II YOU are out of the fashion, you are
virtually out of the world and the world
never yet boasted of anything dainticr or
more fashionable than our Jewelry. They
are so exquisite in design and so perfect in
elaboration that nothing but an uncondi-
tioral surrender is in order when you see
them. If you want to look at something
more than usually tempting come and glance
at our fine Christmas goods.
B. HI. COSBY,
JEWELER,
| PATTON AVENUE.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23

The proper thing for a Christmas gift for your best
vounp man vour father brother or husband you will find
on INV Shelves Christmas Neckwear Silk Handkerchleis
Gloves, Mulers Suspenders Slippers, Silk Umbrellas &c
#. E. MITCHELL, as Patton Avenue.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
.JENKS & JENKS,
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE

Rooms o and 10, McAfee block. 80 Patton
Avenue, Asheville, N. y.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-12-23
Furnished. House For Rent.

Ten room house, furnished, for rent. All
modern conveniences. Possession at once
Hest street in Asheville. Price $6o per
/, M. CAMPBELL.
Real katate Dealer,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
A Clever Literary Woman.

1t is but fair, when counting up the
successful women writers of today, to
reckon the author of 1.-The Angloma-
MACS" in the southern contingency.
Mrs. Burton Harrison, although for
years a resident Of New York city, is es
sentially a Virginian. she is a. direct
descendant of the Thomas Jefferson
family, and has several brilliant profes.
sor cousins now occupying chairs in the
Washington, Lee and the University OF
Virginia. In girlhood she was known
as "Lovely Connie Cary" with as much
wit and good looks and charm enough
of manner to have endowed a whole
country side of bellies.
Mrs. Harrison has been uniformly sue.
cessful in her literary efforts, but it re-
manned for this last and unsigned story
to bring her supreme success. Her namc
now ranks among the first feminine writ.
ers of the day, and much brilliant work
from her pen is anticipated. AS with all
clever women, Mrs. Harrison has her pet
fad. This fancy takes the very satisfac-
tory form of collecting rare old silver.
Having an unusually fine assortment oi
heirlooms, she has amassed, piece by
piece, many priceless specimens of an
tique cups, jugs and urns, with odds and
ends in the same precious metal picked
up in this country and abroad. Illus
trated American.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
The Spectral Fleet.

The legend of the spectral fishing feet
Of st. Mary's Bay is Of modern or
igin. In 1869 fishing feet, homeward
bound from the Grand Banks, was driven
by stress of weather into st. Mary's Bay.
The storm increased in fury, and 100
boats went down on that August day in
the storm tossed waters. There are now
hundreds of fishermen ready to swear
that ever since, when they have sought
shelter in fog and storm in st. Mary's
Bay, they have caught glimpses of a
phantom feet, heard the tapping Of the
sails and the shouting Of the sailors when
no feet was there. This may be &C
counted for by the fog, which nearly al
ways hangs about the bay, for any one
who has sailed in fog knows that he
can see and hear almost anything he
pleases in it.-New York Tribune.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
why the Canal Is Crooked.

In connection with the canal which
Mehemet Ali caused to be cut bv un-
skilled Fellah labor, to connect the waters
of the Nile with the sea at Alexandria, a
characteristic story of the Napoleon of
Egypt has been told. A French engineer,
in conversation, ventured to criticise the
viceroy's plan for the canal while the
work was in course of completion. "Your
highness," he said, twill pardon me for
suggesting that your canal will be very
crooked" "Do rivers in France always
run in a straight ine?" promptly asked
the pasha. Certainly not" responded
the surprised Frenchman. "Did not
Allah make. .the1n?"
"Assuped1y, your highness," replied
the engineer, who thought the question
ers wits were wandering. swell, then, y
answered Mehemet Ali, triumphantly
"do you think you or I know better than
Allah how water ought to run? I imi.
tated him in my canal, otherwise it soon
would be a dry ditch, not canal" The
Frenchman was silenced, if not con-
vinced, and the canal was certainly made
very crooked, and so remains Fran
cisco Argouaut.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
Hunor on a Sick Red.

While reading one of the humorous
papers few days ago came across a
sunny story which carried me back
to months ago when, sitting in my room
one evening, I was summoned by mes
senger to the sick bed of friend. He is
perhaps one of the best known funny
photographers in the country, and his
work finds ready sale wherever offered.
Upon arriving at the room of my friend
I found him in a high fever, tossing on a
bed of perfect agony. had not sat long
by his side when, turning over, he said
to me: "My dear fellow, my copy is
due tomorrow morning at the Office Of
-. Won't You take pad and write
down some paragraphs at my dictation7''
I took pad, and for half hour my
friend dictated to me a continuous string
Of jokes, many Of them SO funny that !
could scarcely repress laughing myself.
One story I especially remembered as ex-
ceedingly bright and witty, and yet it
was dictated between groans. There
are indeed people in this world who suf-
fer to make others laugh.-Edward w.
Bok's Letter.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12

Increasing the Speed of Railroad Trains
There seems no serious difficulty, on
the engineering side, in securing and
maintaining speed of 100 miles an hour
Or probably more; but the capitalist is
here intimidated. Higher speeds cost
money for initial and operative expenses
in vastly higher ratio than either increase
of speed or the returns to be expected on
capital SO invested. Our fastest trains
do not directly pay, even now, when the
wear and tear Of engines, cars, roadbed
and bridges, to say nothing Of flesh and
blood, nerves and health, are considered.
When the people want higher speeds,
and need them SO badly as to be able
and willing to pay for them, the engi-
neers will construct and the railroads
will furnish trains of still higher velo.
city and of still greater safety.-Profes.
sor r. 81. Thurston in Forum.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
An Uproar in Court.


One Of the most astonishing features
of the running of the civil courts of this
city is the excitement which harmless
citizen can cause by walking into the
court room with his hat on. Of course
no one is SO ignorant as not to kr W
that it is not the proper thing to keep
his hat on in the presence of judge
holding court, but it frequently happens
that man who is strolling about The
corridors Of court house will step into
q court room and absent mindedly fail
to remove his hat. Now there may be
q court officer within two feet of him.
He taps the offender on the shoulder
and whispers to him to take off his hat.
That is the curious feature Of it. He
doesn't do any such thing. Instead. he
Shouts at the top of his lungs, "Hats
off" The officer in the corner, who has
been doing, wakes with start, also
shouts "Hats OFF, and the third officer,
who has had his back turned toward the
offender, in the act of handing a paper
to the witness on the stand, wheels
around and likewise shouts ''Hats offr'
Judges, lawyers, witnesses, jurymen,
all are startled at the sudden outcry,
and the offender against court room eti-
quette sneaks out of court, abashed and
wondering why he couldn't have been
asked to remove his hat without 90 much
attention being attracted to his offense.
New York Times.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
Device for Stopping Runaways.

An ingenious contrivance has been de-
vised which, when attached to vehi-
Gle, will stop runaway horse or speed
lily arrest a vicious or frightened animal
1t consists of removable sleeve which
acts in conjunction with central pull
ley and side levers, which are under the
immediate control of the driver, and by
which an instant rearward revolution Of
the central pulley can be effected. A
substantial band, preferably of leather.
is secured around the central pulley and
extends forwardly, its extremity having
lateral straps attached to it, and also to
the bits Of the horses, so that the revo-
luton in a direction away from the
horses will shorten the band and pull
the heads of the horses downward and
rearward in forcible manner, throwing
the animals upon their launches and
quickly arresting their forward move
ment.
Provision is also made for automatic
ally locking the central pulley. so that
the tension of the horses will not be re-
moved if they back up. This pressure,
however. can be readily removed by the
driver pressing with his foot on the
treadle when it is desired to control q
team Of fractions horses with trammeled
heads.-New York Commercial Adver-
tser.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
Half Man. Half Lion.

Old man Aristotle, who is even now
regarded with great respect, was whis-
tier when it came to turning in interest
ing yarns about animals and men in for
eign parts. He says there is beast in
India that has three rows of teeth in
each jaw, is as big as lion, but has ears
and face like mans. Itseyes are gray
and its body is red. 1t has tail like a
scorpion with stinger in it. Its voice
is like pipe and a trumpet. It is not
less swift of foot than stag, and is wild
and devours men.-John Ashton in Curl.
GUS Creatures in Zoology.
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: . . . 8 8 s 8 . 8
Special.

It is with pleasure that we announce
to our many patrons that we have (again)
made arrangements with that wide.
awake, illustrated farm magazine, the
american Former, published at Ft.
Wayne, Ind, and read by nearly 200,-
600 farmers, by which that great publi-
cation will be mailed direct, FREE, to
to the address of any of our subscribers
who will come in and pay up all ar
rearages on subscription and one year in
advance from date, and to any new sub
scriber who will pay one year in ad-
vance. This is grand opportunity to
obtain first-class farm journal free.
The american Farmer is large 16-page
journal, of national circulation, which
ranks among the leading agricultural
papers. 1t treats the question Of econ.
omy in agriculture and the rights and
privileges of that vast body of citizens
American Farmers industry is
the basis of all material and national
prosperity. Its highest purpose is the
elevation and ennobling Of Agriculture
through the higher and broader educa-
ion of men and womensengaged IN its
pursuit. The regular subscription price
Of the american Former is 81 90 per year.
1T COSTS YOU NOTHING. From any
one number ideas can be obtained that
will be worth thrice the subscription
price to you or members Of the house
hold, YET YOU GET IT FREE. Call and see
sample copy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
Misunderstood.

A deaf old lady riding in an electric
car became much alarmed because of a
blockade, and asked q young woman
next to her what had happened.
"There is no danger" replied the
young woman. Remember that q kind
heaven bends over all"
The old lady turned to her companion
and inquired in vexed tone, "Mary
Ellen, what's that young woman saying
to me about mems overallsy-Youth's
Companion. @
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
The Chatterinx Kaiser.

The rapidity with which the German
emperor talks when delivering speech
has been determined by DR.. Engel, who
is one of the chief reporters in the reichs-
tag, and who has stenographed the en-
perors speeches very often. According
to the doctor he speaks very rapidly in
deed-about s75 syllables in each min
ute, and occasionally the rate at which
he talks is even 300 syllables in minute.
Vanity Fair.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12

To teach dog to ''speak" hold some
dainty before him when he is hungry.
At first he will not know what is wanted;
but say "Speakw to him, and when he
barks, which he is pretty sure to do when
he finds the inorsel still beyond his reach,
feed it to him at once. He will soon as
sociate the word speak" with the bark
and the dainty.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12
oBERON'S LAST COUNCIL.


n, on some woodland lawn, you SEQ ring
OF darker hue upon the paler grass
The strange green growth which children as
they pass
Still tell each other Is q fairy thing
Left by the Elves o'er night-let your soul cling
To the sweet thought that shere the Elf King
was
With all his crew at dawn; but that, alas!
They met there for their last, last gathering.
For they are dead; and though the sunshine still
Dances in fecks, as dance the leaves above,
And still the squirrel nibbles and the mouse,
The little folk are gone who used to Eli
The hazel copses where the wildwood dove
with cross laid twigs still builds her little
house.
He called last assembly of the Elves.
Hundreds of Fairies in the forest met
Meath one huge oak tree-Sprites of dry and
wet
Pixies and Imps and every gnome that delves-
And Oberon said: ''We lurk by tens and twelves,
Starved in the woods Mans faith-our food as
yet
Feeds us no more; the fairies sun has set;
We are but shadows of our former selves.
"'Tis time to leave the woods and to depart.
When faith quite ends ESQ say the high decrees)
Then death will strike us with his icy dart.
Long have we nestled in the hearts Of trees;
Now we must nestle in the poets heart
The only place in which we neer shall freeze
Eugene Lee Hamilton in Academy.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12

An interesting sight in some Of the
cemeteries Of Kansas is the pine board
advertisements Of undertakers and tomb
stone manufacturers tackled up ON the
trees by enterprising advertisers.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1891-02-12

The largest and heaviest building stone
ever quarried in England was taken from
the Plankington quarry, near Norwich, in
February, 1889. It was in one piece,
without crack or flaw, and weighed over
thirty-iive tons. It measured Is feet
long, feet high and o feet wide.