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The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Consumption Not Hereditary.

The accumulation OF such evidence
is becoming so great that every ply
stefan OF experience feels forced to
share the belief OF the communicable
ity OF consumption. There are also
few physicians who have not had one
or more cases that for yearsthey had
not had thought had been contract
ed in this way. How else than by
communications are we to account
for the rapid spread OF consumption
among savage nations, where this di-
sease was unknown before civilized
people began 20 visit them? This is
true OF our own American Indians. the
inhabitants of Central Africa, and
many other countries. lntermarry-
inc, or any other condition which
might make hereditary transmission
Il possible cause, certainly would not
account FORTS rapid progress. Besides,
some OF the best observers and inves-
tigators believe that consumption is
not hereditary, and there is much pos
tive evidence in favor OF this view.
With such evidence OF the possibility
of inhaling the bacilli, the question
would naturally be asked. How do the
bacilli get into the atmosphere, when
they are not found in the breath OF
sufferers OF this disease? We know
positively that in these cases bacilli
are present in the mucus which is
raised after coughing. In its moist
condition it is impossible for it to be
inhaled, but when it dries and b.
comes dust it is blown about, and il
is in this form that it becomes dan
geruus.-North American Review.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Ded SMOKING f4is Cigar.

Baron Genuningen, lieutenant field
marshal and inspector-general of the
Austrian cavalry, who died at his
home in Gutenberg, Austria, two
weeks ago. says the New York Sun,
had been mn active soldier for almost
half a century. When, on the after.
noon OF his death, his physician told
him he had but ar hour or two more
to live, the old man sat up in bed and
called to his military attendant in the
next room. The soldier came.
Bring my parade uniform" demand.
ed the General. The uniform was
brought. 'Now put it on me-" The
order was obeyed, while the old sol.
der gasped heavily for breath.
"HaveFritz send in a broiled chicken,
a bottle OF Sec and an imported
cigar"
The order was filled, and the tray
was laid or the Generals bed. He ate
a little and drank much. He lighted
the cigar. He smoked it half down
without takingit his mouth. AS
he removed it to knock off the ashes
the end came. He sank back with the
cigar still between his fingers, and died
before it went out.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
ATTACKED EY A
Horrible Adventure of a Young Girl
In a Dark Church Eelfry.

Horrible Adventure of a Young Girl
In a Dark Church Eelfry.
Miss Lavina Hull OF Myrtle Hill had
IL marrow escape in the Belfry OF the
Baptist Church. Miss Hull is 18 years
old and Ii $ performed the duties OF
janitrix OF the building for three years.
While she was ringing the bell for
prayer meeting the bell-rope suddenly
parted. After service, with q lantern,
she climbed to the belfry to repair it.
When she reached the gloomy place
she found that the rope had been
gntwed i'm two by rats, near the cell
ing. She began to mend the strands,
but had proceeded only a little with
her work when she heard a %squeaking
sound behind her. Looking around
she saw q host of shining balls in the
darkness.
She knew they were rats and swung
her arms at them, but the animals
did not dispense. Their numbers
rapidly increased until she was com
pletely surrounded by q ring of gleam-
ing eyes. Inc girl Il alarmed
and prepared to descend to the vesti-
bule OF the church. but before she was
erect the vicious rodentsrushed at her
in Il body and sprang upon her,
decorating her flesh wherever they
could find n place to set their teeth.
Miss Hull possessed a luxuriant
growth OF hair, which hung in a braid
down her back. The braid was
almost severed from her head by the
rats and her ..rms and shoulders bled
p~rofusely from the wounds made by
the bites. She rang the bell loud as
she could and Arthur Rawson and
two other young men who were
passing rushed into the church and
climbed to the belfry. In the struggle
Rawson was badly bitten. The
physicians say it will be many weeks
before the brave girl RECEIVERS from her
injuries.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
o so FUNNY.
People Laughed at and Then Sym
pathized With the Marie i Man.

People Laughed at and Then SYM
pathized With the Marie i Man.
The other day a well-dressed NAL
sat in a Boulevard car going up town
The day was cold, the car was full.
and the usual discomforts OF surface
transit We're turned on. The man
mentioned vas the observed of all OBJ.
rye He carried a common black
mutf on his knees. his hands thrust in
either end. and had IL far away look
i'll his eyes. The ladies exchanged
amused glances. The gentlemen re-
garded the mutf with various degrees
OF wonder and contempt.
"Newest style suggested one gentle
man to another.
"ies; it's going to be q cold day to-
morrow. When you see the pigs car
ryins straws''-
"That beats mel" came in q stage
whisper from across the way.
"Wonder if he wears corsets," said
another.
"What is it anyhow"
Sorry forgot my muff."
"Ill steal my wife's sealskin sacque
tonight"
Poor fellow. Somebody ought to
see him home safely"
Amid these remarks, says the New
York Herald, the man with the muf
sat quietly looking out OF the window.
He must have overheard some OF
them, he must have known that he
was the object o! universal curiosity
and ridicu!e, but he gave no sign. 1t
appeared, however, that he was only
collecting himself for some final effort.
for when he arose to leave the car at
Seventy-second street he suddenly
confronted his ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
"This is my wiie's mutf." he said
bluntly. "She left it on the bargain
counter. had to go back and get
it. I'm taking it home. If you SET
inviting funny i'll that, Pm id if
do0
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
What Eennie Did.

Bonnie Baker liked raspberry shrub
Very much, and IL day when he
came into the Kitchen mamma was
lust opening u bottle OF it.
"O-h-h-h!' cried Bonnie, smacking
his lips.
at isn't for you," said mamma.
Neddy -Ames is sick with the measles,
and | thought that q little shrub
might taste good to him, poor little
fellow"
"Oh!" 1t was IL different ooh" from
the first one. could i have some
If | had the measles, mammal"
eyes, if you wanted it,"
"Did | ever have 'em?"
mo; and l don't want YOU to &c
over to Neddy's home for a long time,
or you'll catch them"
Chow do folks catch 'em' ma
mar"
"By going where they are sick witt
them. Run out and play, and don't
bother" Harper's Young PEG
| pie.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
DIED IN AGONY.
The Frightful Fate of Maroutse de
la Valatte.

The Frightful Fate of Marqutse de
la Valette.
Partisan society has been much
shocked at the fearful death OF the
Marquise de la Nalette. Three months
ago the Marquise Was standing in
front other dressing-room cheval glass,
quitting the finishing touches to her
oilet, preparatory to going to a din
Ter party, when the ornamental tissue
paper shade which covered one of the
candles caught fire, and the burning
fragments fell upon the light and airy
costume in which she was attired.
In an instant the Marquise
VAS III flames; her maid rush.
ed to her assistance and also
caught fire. The slrieks OF the terri.
lied women brought the Marquis and
>olne OF The lootmen upstairs, and all
united III their efforts &c put out the
lanes. The maids dress was soon
"Ntln2uished, bus tnat of the Maruuise,
o@ether with all her understanding,
VAS re'lurel 10 rinder.
For three long months she suffered
fortunes, Even had she recovered,
the doctors say, she would have pre-.
Sented an :tppe arance almost painful
20 behold. Ali her good looks had
itDarteT, and nothing but q scared
md Scared remembrance remained
u 1.-THE once lovely figure which moved
With such queenIy grace through the
.rawins-rooms OF Partisan society.
The Marquise died in the most hor-
able agony, all the efforts OF the
most accomplished physicians having
Falled to induce the burned flesh to
'e.assnnle a healthy growth. General
sympathy is expressed for the Mar
qnie de In Nalette who is equally us
popular II s WAS his last consort.-N.
y. Press
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
FOR BRIGHT YOUNG FOLKS
INSTRUCTIVE AND INTERESTING
READING FOR YOUNG FOLKS,
Telegrams Fascinating Now
Game for the Children--Fash-
Ion In Doll Babies--Grate-
full From lnfan-
A New ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
BY HELENA DEWEY LEEM1NG.

BY HELENA DEWEY NJ
Any number a play this game.
But sharp wits as well as pencils
are required, and it takes more
thought than paper to make it inter
esting.
The object is that each person shall
write a telegram OF ten words, on a
given subject, in a given time, the
words beginning with certain letters,
in the order in which they have been
given out.
The easiest way to illustrate the
game is to begin to play it. Ten diff
ferent letters are selected at random,
each person contributing one, and
avoiding the quite impossible KS and
rs. Then, when these are written in
order at the head OF the sheet OF pa
per, the timekeeper announces the
subject and gives the word to start
on the three OF five minute contest.
Each letter must be an initial of one
OF the words in the telegram, in the
order in which it is given.
\ variety OF subjects may be taken,
such as, IAN Accident" can Elope-
ment,' "A Message of Congratula-
ton" can Appointment" An Order
for something"
For instance, once in playing the
game the letters stood asfollows: G.S.
L. l.. {. +. b. n. Il. p, and the subject
was AN Accident"
The telegram read as follows:
Grand smash up, locomotive com.
pletely eNterminated. Break news to
Polly.
The second was very laconic: George
slipped upon lemon cortex. Elbow
broke, nose too. Pity"
The writer OF a third explained that
the hero, Gerald. vas supposed to bt
a small boy who was the o
much anxiety to his parents, as with
in II week he had eaten IL quart O
green apples with attending results
broken two OF II neighbours window
panes. and been tossed by q COW, ano
now tried to make a bonfire i'll the eel
lar. The Telegram was supposed to b
from his mother to his father, wht
was out OF town, and ran thus:
"Gerald submerged under layer cot
ton. E.Ntremlties burned. Nothing t,
pay.
At another time, when the subjec
was that of an appointment, on
writer energetically gave not only tn
appointment. but the answer to it
and explained that the first Telegram
was from n brother. Il society youth
to his sister. who had married cour
try parson iost out of town, and VIII
sometimes missed her maiden gave
ties; while the answer was from tn
sister.
{ The letters were: +. f. p. /. G. c.
, $. n. o., and the telegram read:
> "Fannie's eusilre party incomplete
. Go. Carriage at eve Nobby occs
. SION" But the sisters dispatch wa!
olive evangeIists popped in. Grie
Cook absconded suddenly. No oppol
tunity."
Votes may be taken for the clever
2 est telegrams, If desired; but the bes
stake to play for is the mirth OF til
other players.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
The Point Of View.

\ writer in Babyhood says:-Don't
he frightened 10y this portentous title,
thinking that an essay upon logic is
to follow. merely wish to direct at
tention to the simple physical fact
that Il chlid's point of view is some 2
or 3 feet lower than all adults, and
that this will account for q great
amount OF what is often taken for
stupidity and backwardness. Try the
experiment OF holding your head
down to IL level OF q. to feet from
the floor OF any room or hall or stair
way i'll your house, and see the
changed aspect OF things-bearing in
in mind that the memory OF your
customary lange OF vision is to be, for
the time being, obliterated. A num-
Der OF objects in the room will disap-
pear entirely; the relative positions OF
Others will be changed; and there will
be Il difference i'll the ideas OF porpor-
ton from the usual ones. Imagine the
same conditions in the street, or
park, and especially in acrowd of peo-
pie; lin the latter case it amounts to
almost the difference between daylight
and darkness.
n child is often blamed for not be-
ing more observant-for instance,
alter a walk, or d visit to a store
when, in fact, the adult had forgotten
that the little inquisitive eyes were
away down so low that their natural
propensity to discover every curious
and interesting thing had had no OPP
portunity to assert itself. and many
things which would otherwise have
been noticed and remembered were
missed entirely.
1t is nothing at all uncommon to
see a child's playroom decorated with
pictures on the wall, all pinned or
pasted at the level of the adult eyes.
1t is pathetic to see the strained eyes
and GRAINED necks OF the little victims
to the mistaken though well-meant
attentions as they examine with de-
light their favorites. To get a fair
idea OF the difference, we have only to
imagine all our pictures hung at
o distance of s or 10 feet from
the floor, and ourselves escorting
our friends and asking them to
admire n after another. We might
dloO ililttSlllc UdOleS y leu from CQ0
floor, chairs with backs 6 or z feet
high, etc, and we would then not be
surprised if we failed to bring immedi-
ately to mother" the book or spool
Of thread Fright there! Can't you
see."
The subject leads me to add nv
voice to the recommendation to pro-
vide more child's furniture, i e., not
toy furniture, but chairs, sofas, low
tables, ETC., for little children. If !
could afford it l should have also a
frst-c!ass piano made to order, in
proportionate size for my children's
playroom. l believe my girl and boy
would "take to it" as ducks do to
water, since they already do, in a linn.
tied way, to the large one, being de-
tered, l often notice, by the bugbear
of climbing upon the stool-which in
the same proportion would stand. to
me, at an altitude of ~ feet.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Fashion in Doll Babies.

Don't youlike dollbabies, Bessie?"
asked a pretty young Philadelphia
woman OF the small fouryear-old
daughter OF one of her New York
friends.
"Dwacious, no. Tse gwowed up"
was the prompt reply. 81 like doll
ladies with real clothes"
The Philadelphia woman was con-
siderably mystitied.
"ENhat does she mean?" she asked,
looking up at the pretty, frivolous
mother.
ooh, Bessie is a real little woman of
the world" was the answer. She in
sists on having all her dolls dressed in
the Very latest fashion. Most OF them
come from Paris, and really, with a
laugh, ! believe keeping them in the
fashion gives me more trouble than
keeping myself there" and she smiled
in Il pleased, indulgent way.
The fashion in dollies has changed,
Once they We're useful in teaching the
young "mammas" how to sew, but
nowadays a little girl who receives a
doll as Il gift would be greatly aston.
ished and chagrined if her bisque OF
waxen ladyship We're not a:tired in a
stylish visiting dress, and also accom-.
panied by a trunkiul of clothes ready
Tor all demands of fashionable occa.
sions. The children's doll parties Of
today ar. counterparts OF grown-ur
peoples receptions, and the toilets o
the dolls rival the most elaborate
costumes OF ''sure enough ladies' at {;
swell entertainment.
At many of the fashionable shop,
in town orders are taken Tor doll.
dressed in all the peasant costumes o
Europe, every article OF the dress to
the smallest detail being a%ccuratel,
copied. The costumes are shown by
colored prints, from which selection:
are made and the order is sent abroad
to he filled.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
A Pretty Decoration.

A pretty decoration seen at some o
the mid-winter receptions is that of
flower stones, standing on small,
round tables. A half dozen are not
too many for O large room. They are
oftenest and most beautifully made of
roses. A suggestion for bathrooms is
to fix a narrow, temporary shelf
around the room at the top of the
wainscoting, if possible, to support a
bank OF flowers and ferns. This effect
is extremely good and quite out of
proportion to the material used.-N.
Y. Times.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Ills e.so Sensible Speech.

Almost every man learns, sooner or
iater, to think OF his doctor as one of
als best friends, but this TACT does not
hinder the world from laughing at
the profession"
GLOW is our patient this morning?"
inquired a physician.
oh, he is much worse" answered
me SIGH mans brother. He has been
1el,r'ons for several hours. At two
clock, or thereabouts, he said,
What an old woman that doctor OF
NINE isl" and he hasn't made q
rational remark since"
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19

who has written much OF late about
her husband, says that aside from the
pleasure OF farm work. Mr.. Beecher
gained a Very thorough knowledge Of
the best modes OF agriculture and
horticulture. He could not be idle,
and in all he undertook aimed for the
best and highest. 1t is still on record
that in one of the fairs in Indianapolis
Henry Ward Beecher took three
prizes for the best vegetables.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
STORY OF ITALIAN DIPLOMACY
How an Englishman Recovered
a Stolen Snuff Box in NapolL.

How an Englishman Recovered
a Stolen Snuff Box in NapolI.
During a visit to the south OF Italy,
L young Engfishman was introduced
TO a fashionable gathering by a Ne
apolitan cavalier. While there he had
his gold snuff box taken from him.
Next day he was at another evening
party, when, to his surprise, he saw
II gentleman present take out his
stolen snuff box and help himself to a
pinch. He quickly strobe up to his
friend and said:
1.-THE gentleman over yonder is tax.
ing snuff out OF the very box that was
stolen from HE yesterday; do you
happen to know him?"
"Hush!" answered the cavalier in a
tone of warning; ''he is a person of
high rank"
''What do | carer" exclaimed the
Englishman. 81 want my snuff box
back and mean to call him to ac-
count"
"Come, don't let us have a row."
gently entreated his friend; "leave the
matter to me, ! will get the snuff box
Tor you"
At these words the Englishman
''simmered down" and went home.
On the following day, sure enough.
his friend brought him the stolen
article.
"How did you recover it?" inquired
the Engllshman.
Nothing OF the sort" said his
'riend with IL laugh. 81 wished to
avoid ii disturbance, and, therefore, /
simply stole it back again from him."
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
B%rotherly Kindness.

A London paper says that a young
man had a younger sister by thename
OF Jessie, who was Sent to a fashion
able boarding-school. When she went
away he remarked that he hoped she
wouldn't acquire any OF the atfecta-
tons SO often learned in such places.
For almost IL year he had no fault
to find on this core. Then came a
letter signed "Jessica," instead of Jes.
sic. He replied as follows:
DEAR SISTER JESs1cA: Your welcome
letter received. Mammica and papaica are
we'll. Aunt Maryca and Uncle Georgica
started for Gla>gowica Yesterday. l have
bought a new horse. sYou ought to see it.
Ii is Il beauty. Its name is Maudica.
Your atfectionate brother. SAMlcA."
The next letter was signed Jessie.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Grateful From Infancy.

On all Atlantic steamer bound for
New York a few years ago, the us"al
entertainment for the benefit OF thu
Llverpool seamen's Orphanage was
projected. There happened to be on
board a good many professionals"
actors and singers, who all promised to
take part but one. He kept aloof, and
stubbornly declined to assist.
AS he was the person most desired,
every effort was MADE to change his
mind, and the committee OF arrange
ments at last applied to Mr.. Barnum,
who was a passenger, and begged him
to labor with the reluctant singer.
Mr.. Barnum undertook the mission,
and after stating the case and making
his appeal, somewhat to his own sur
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
prise the young man at once assent

80 viz 0oiiS iA1tl dl OIlCe assent
ed.
1 refused all these people," said he,
"and l dislike exceedingly to take
part in that sort OF entertainment;
but If you ask me, Mr.. Barnum, j
cannot decline. am glad to do any
thing that will please you"
Mr.. Barnum felt much compliment
ed, but protested a little, when the
man continued.
"lou did me a great favor once, Mr..
Barnum, and l have never forgotten
1t. You may not recall it but l am
under great obligations to YOU"
WHY" hesitated the great show.
man, 81 must confess thatI don't re.
CALI don't remember any circum.
stances, and yet your face is familiar.
Where was it we metz"
ooh, it was thirty years ago, Mr..
Barnum. l took the first prize at
your first baby show. I've always
felt grateful to you."-Tit Bits.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Oh One CONDITION.

The Harrisburg Telegraph tells a
e story OF the shrewdness of Presi-
dent Lincoln in dealing with trouble.
some questions OF military discipline.
A private soldier had knocked down
his captain, and a court martial had
sentenced him to the Dry Tortugas.
His friends stirred themselves in his
behalf, and prevailed upon Judge
Schotield. apersonaliriend ofthe Pres
ldent. to mtercedein his behalf.
Lincoln paid close attention to all
that S-hofield had to offer and then
said:
l tell you Judge, you 90 right down
to the Capitol, and get Congress to
pass an act authorizing a private
soldier to knock down his captain.
Then come back here, and | will par
don your man."
The Judge saw the point, and with
drew ~ith n broad smile OH his face.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
CORN no. 2.
CATTLE,

CHICAGO. March 15.-Cattle-steers, full and
steers, s4.OO@4 so; others, s .I0a$s.s IS; stockers.
$l.15@3.65; Texans. s. 25@355: cows. 81 10000
Sheep-Steady; lambs lover; natives, $500
6.25; westerns, $5.00@S5.s 80; lambs. OS6.s5.
The Dickinson press., 1892-03-19
Charged with Murder.

YoKoHoMA, March 14.-The inquest
into the circumstances attending the
death of George Robinson. a prominent
broker and society man, shot by Lieut..
j. 81. Hetherington of the United States
marine Feb. 10, a concluded on the
eighteenth with the verdict charging
Hetherington with wilful murder. The
latter had accused Robinson with alien
atipg his wife's affections from him, and
meeting Robinson, who was driving
with q friend named NJ. Pors,
N the afternoon of the thirteenth,
HetherinGtcn fred three shots at
Robinson, n bullet passing close to
Pors, the second also flying wide of the
mark, but the third striking Robinson
in the side, shattering his hip. The
ball travelled forward and upward until
it reached the stomach. Robinson was
carried into the United club building,
where he fingered until 11:30 O'Clock
Sunday night, Feb. IA, when he died.
Many prominent cmicialE and residents
of Yokohoma were present at the in.
quest. The jury returned the following
verdict:
We find from the evidence laid before
us that George Cover Robinson, a
broker of Yokohoma, died Feb. IA from
a bullet wound inflicted by J. b. Heth-
eringtop, lieutenant of the United States
navy, Feb. 10, at a little after 6 p. NJ,
on Bund Yokohoma, ami we find said
j. q. H~etherington guilty of wilful
murder"
Robinson's funeral took place Feb. 90
and was attended by a maj ority Of the
leading residents.
Miss Gussie Sanford has resigned from