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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
Matrimonial Mishaps.

A citizen of Beaver, Pa, suing for a
divorce brings against his wife the
charge of having thrown dish of fried
eggs at him.
A baby was born at Reading, Pa, to
Mrs. Henry Rapp which weighs only
two pounds and fourteen ounces. Its
proportions are perfect, but scent
piece will cover its ear.
John Miscall, who is one of the head
bakers in James Reed & Sons bakery
at Norfalk, Va, was recently made the
proud possessor of the ninth consecutive
pair of healthy and strong twins, a boy
and girl.
Phillis Walker Kitwood, who recently
died in st. Louis, left his wife in Eng
land forty years ago as the result of a
quarrel. His estate is worth $40, 900,
and she has just been recognized as his
widow by the courts
A private letter received from Port
land, Ore, announces that triplets,
all girls, were born to Mrs. ID. c. Honey
man, formerly Miss Frances Kaiser Of
Grand Rapids. The mother and all the
children are doing well.
Joe Pike, farmer living in
Walker county, Ala, received frequent
tongue lashings from his wife. The
other day he received an unusually
severe castigation and, declaring he
could stand it no longer, got his shot
gun and blew his head off.
The Rev. Robert Collyer preached last
Sunday on 'Holy and Profane We'd
lock-" The main line Of his argument
was that marriages should be performed
by ordaiued clergymen and not by civil
authority, and that when the ceremony
was once performed no man should put
it asunder.
John Clausen, Union Pacific rail
way engineer, left his wife at Omaha
three years ago to seek his fortune in
the Rockies. From that time his wife
did not hear from him and some
months ago she got divorce, but did
not marry again. The other day Clau-
sen came back with a snug fortune and
they were remarked.
George Hamilton, constable of Ross
county, Ohio, fell in love with Miss Ida
Somers and not being able to obtain an
introduction arrested her for alleged
countcrfeiting, representing himself TO
be federal officer, and as he was driv-
ing to town in his buggy, proposed
marriage to her. He was sent to prison
for eighteen months.
Rena Deyler Of Pottsville, Pa,
promised TO marry Thomas Ludlow,
and the wedding was to have taken
place at Squire Fernster's Office, but
when Ludlow arrived at the place he
found that his promised wife had just
been married to A. Nicholas Jacobs of
Girardsville. Ludlow threatens legal
proceedings against the faithless girl.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
Swagger In the Old Days.
rom Besant's FIFTY Years Ago"

rrOm DerHHtN rHty irdrb ago.
There is still swngger, even in these
Days; cavalry officers in garrison
towns are still supposed to swngger.
Elton boys swagger in their own lite
tie village: undergraduates swagger.
The putting on OF "sidc" by the way,
is q peculiarly modern form of swae.
ger; It is the assumption Of certain
qualities and powers which are con-
sidered az deserving Of respect.
Swngger, fifty years ago, was q
coarser kind Of thing. Officers swag-
gered; men of rank staggered, gen.
tlemen in military frogs-there nre
no longer any military trogs-swa =
gered in taverns, clubs, and in the
streets. The adoption ofquiet man-
ners; the wearing OF rank with unob-
trusive dignity; the possession of
wealth without ostentation; of wit
without the desire to be always show
ing it-these are points in which we
are decidedly in advance ofour fathers
There was great decl of cuff and
collar, stock and brenstpin abort
the young fellows Of the day. They
were oppressive in their gallantry;
In public places they asserted III NJ
selves; they we're loud in their tax.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
A Bit of Criminal History.

Sim Coy's new book brings out the
historical fact that the first counter
felt grecnback (1S62 series) was
made at Lawrence, in this county,
during that year, by members of the
criminally famous johnson family.
Many thousands of the bills, were
placed in circulation, people not
dreaming Of a counterfeit, so early
after the first appearance of the bill,
and besides the stirring events OF the
war largely diverted their attention
from business matters.
Pete Mccartney was the financial
hacker of the Johnsons, and after the
plate had been worked the Johnsons
attempted to unload Mccartney,
but his suspicious being aroused he
stole the plate and caused it to be
electrotyped, after which it was
returned to its old hiding place. The
electrotype was q marked improve
ment on the original counterfeit, and
Mccartney worked off his series in
this city. and over 100000 of the
spurious stuff were readily placed in
circulation Meanwhile the secret
service officers, led by Mai. Wood,
had been appraised of the counterfeit,
and we're laying for the j ohnsons and
Mccartney. Instead of tracking the
latter to his rooms, where the printing
was going on, Mccartney was ar
rested at the postoffice, and in a few
days, in company with the Johnsons,
who had been found at Lawrence, he
was forwarded under strong escort
to the military prison at Washington.
While the train was crossing the
mountains, although Mccartney
was handcuffed and shackled at the
time, he managed to make his escape,
and in two weeks he was back again
in this city. secured possession Of
his electrotype and disappeared. 1t
cost the government great many
thousands OF dollars before the
officers again laid hands on him.
Meanwhile the Johnsons succeeded
in making terms, by which they es-
capped prosecution by turning up the
original plate md giving the officers
certain pointers with reference to
other offenders. Neither the John
sons nor the government knew until
long afterwards that Mccartney had
an elcctrotype. and had stolen o
march on his former associates.
Indianapolis News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
THREE NOTED WOMEN
WHO HAVE LATELY BEEN VS.
ITiNo THIS COUNTRY.
Countess Aberdeen. Lady Somerset and
Annie Besant---Thc Impressions Gained
by the Two Former---The High-Priest-
ess of Theosophy.

The United States has had three dis
tinguished visitors during the past few
nonths-Annie Besant, Lady Somerset
and the Countess Of Aberdeen.
In England every one has heard the
names of Lady Somerset and Lady
Aberdeen. Whenever they speak there
Of the share English women are taking
in the worlds work they always mem
ton these two ladies' names. That is
because in all the great philanthropies
in England that have been built up out
of the generous hearts and with the
little hands of women these two ladies
have always been first.
All the world knows Annie Besant.
Her name is familiar ofrom Boston to
Bombay. She is known as the apostle
of Theosophy and the fair priestess of
occultism.
Mrs. Annie Besant, on the eve of her
departure for Europe, was at William
@. Judges Office, at No. 1879 Nassau
street She and Mr.. Judge, who is at
the head of the Theosophical movement
in America, were having their last bus
mess interview before she sailed. The
consequence was that what she had to
say about America was as short and
compact as if she were going to pack it
in her trunk and carry it with her on
her voyage.
After Bernhardt, Annie Besant Is, of
modern women, the most picturesque
figure of the decade. She began life as
the wife of a staid and serious-minded
English clergyman. From orthodoxy
she went to atheism. Now she has
plunged into the transcendental dreams
of Theosophy. All these changes of
creed have not taken place without
much suffering upon her part. The
record of that suffering is written in
her face.
There are lines IN that face where it
should be full and round. There is
that sublime calmness in her eyes that
only comes to those who have suffered.
Lady Aberdeen is Countess; her
husband is an Earl. She is tall wom-
an, rather large, hearty, good-nat-
ured and kindly, and has rosy En-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
BREAKING SAD NEWS
-wh.r |. my mamma'" question oh. so

~whsrs d my mammai" question oh, SO
strange
10 ask Of mortal on this mundnne sphere.
] can but hold my brother to my breast,
30 like q lone bird fallen from the neat.
And kissing him, my thoughts I so arrange
To answer Darling, mamma Is not here p
ssWhere IL her, den?" the little mourner asked;
"Is she asIeep2" "YcA. yes, my.dear one. yesl'
can but whisper, keeping buck my tears;
esshe h aslesp. and never more in years
VIII mamma come In all her tenderness"
Ny heart Is breaking Ger my useless task.
Try as may he cannot understand,
And ], az ignorant In my crushing woe.
Am but repeating all his lips have said.
j ran hut tell him that our mothers deud.
But what that means I feel cannot know
Until We meet her In the heavenly land.
Galveston News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
MISS EDNA pKRroLpr.


numberable feats of equilibrium and
contortion and climaxes her wonderful
performance by grasping with her teeth
an object, made specially for the pur-
pose, and throws herself. feet upper
most, into the air, maintaining this
position withot touching the floor with
her hands-in fact, supporting herself
entirely by the strength of her jaws
ana neck. Many performers have sup
ported themselves by the jaws feet
downward, out Miss Bertoldi rcverscs
the position
"Thc wonderful command which
possess in the matter of equilibrium
she said, II attribute chiefly TO nv ex-
ccllent muscular development. am
particularly strong muscled and have
excellent control over every portion of
my body. ! do not weigh too much or
too little. DR.. Agnew told me in Phil
ndelphia quite recently that he con-
sidered me physically perfect. Yes,
my act as perform It mt present Is the
result of long study and continued
daily practice. The work do each
performances is quite sufficient to keep
me in proper physical condition for my
act, but were to retire from the stage
for any length OF timc ! should still
devote a certain time each day to the
practice af my profession"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

Der of the jeunesse doree, Mr.. Charles
Barton, the business manager, stated
that under no circumstances whatever
is any stranger ever permitted behind
the scenes during a performance. The
rule is so strict that even Mr.. Aronson
himself gives the example by seldom or
never going on his own stage during
representation.
It is very seldom indeed that even a
note Is allowed to be handed in. Notes
and kilograms are invariably kept at
the back door until the opera Is over,
usually for the reason that such tele-
grams are apt to bring bad news and to
disturb the actors and actresses in the
cast. BY means of this rule they are
left In blissful ignorance of possible
misfortune until they are through with
their work.
OF course in avery urgent case the
rule would be relaxed, but, added Mr..
Barton, during the entire time he had
been at the Casino he had never known
of single human being, even news
paper man, who came in search of in
formation, being permitted behind the
scenes.
Interviews with other managers de-
veloped the same condition of affairs.
One of them said;
"You can see Immediately what n re-
Taxation of this rule would mean.
| Personal friends of mine, for instance,
would think that if l allowed others to
go on the stage during a representation
they ought to have the same privilege;
there would be jealousy and recrimina-
tons, besides the bad effect 1t would
have on the theater when it got round
that outsiders were admitted to con-
verse with people employed in the per
Torrance. Naturally the worse con-
structions would be placed upon this.
1t would be said that men go in so az
TO converse with the women, and in a
very short time the house would be dis
credited in the public eye"
This actually took place in the case
of the Bijou thcater, New York, before
1t came into the hands of Mr.. Rosen-
quest. Edward E. Rice used to con-
duct the performances there, and as he
was continually in want of money. he
would borrow sums from some Of his
rich friends, whose reward was a per-
init to occasionally go behind the
scenes.
For some reason or other this has al
ways been considered n particular and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
THE FIERCE EssAH-soMALIs
Becoming Civilized Under the Influence
OF Europeans.

Becoming Civilized Under the Influence
OF Europeans.
Strilsingly enough do these sinking,
sneaking rascals contrast with the bold
martial bearing and naughty stride OF
this group of stately figures that comes
sweeping past in another moment,
whose towering form and iron muscles
would charm alike sculptor and re-
cruiting sergeant. Even the women OF
the land average feet inches in
height, and not n man among them
falls short OF 6 feet.
All alike have the why frame, strong
aquiline features, and keen black eyes
of the genuine Arab; but the hair and
boards of the men are dyed reddish
brown, custom which i have seen
likewise among the Punjaubees OF
Northwest India.
These are the famous Essah-Somallis
of Harrar, whose honesty is on a par
with that of the Western farmers
neighbours; They're honest enough in
their way, but l guess take my stone
fences in doors every night"
Conspicuous among these is one strik-
ing figure--a tall, lean, fierce-eyed war
-1'ior, whose grim, bony face looks
doubly dark by contrast with the three
white ostrich feathers that wave over
it. If you ask any Of the bystanders
whether this singular crest implies that
it's wearer is n chief, your informant
will answer coolly:
"No, it is only sign that he has
killed three men with his own hand
one feather for each man"
But in spite Of all his innate ferority,
the dreaded Esslh-Somnli has been
wonderfully molifad within the last
few years, writes David Ker, in Gold
thwaite's Geographical Magazine. The
terror of European Cuttings on the one
hand, and the attractions Of European
trade on the other, have already
worked surprising change on the
scaboard Of this African mo mans
land;' and although, so far as | know,
Harrar is still unvisited by ladies', yet
any white man who cares to take the
proper precautions, and to avoid Offend
/ ing the bigotry Of the fierce fanatics
who inhabit it, may now go to 1t from
leila almost as safely as he would from
New York to Chicago.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

frdnkness and cordiality OF a woman
who has seen great deal of life.
And Lady Somerset has seen n great
deal of life, even OF American life. In
the nine weeks that she has been in
this country she has been to Boston,
Baltimore, Washington and Philadel-
phia. More than that, she has been
through the slums of New York and
has seen how the other half live.
1.-THE one thing in America which has
impressed me most since / have been
here" said Lady Somerset, ''is the
home life of Amovican women. There
are many organizations here, so many
clubs and societies formed exclusively
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

Riish face. She and her husband have
been travelling three months in this
country. They have visited Boston,
Washington, Chicago and, of course,
New York.
Lady Aberdeen is interested in many
philanthropic movements in England,
and is editor of the magazine Onward
and Upward. In the December num-
Der of the Review Of Reviews she has
an article on the Haddo association, in
Scotland, which was formed to raise
the standard of living among the work
ing women of that land.
During her stay here Lady Aberdeen
has been greatly interested in the study
Of the working girls of this country.
Lady Aberdeen has had a series of
experiences with the newspaper inter
viewer since she has been in America.
She related some of them. She
summed up her experience in these
words:
"Well, have learned that when an
American newspaper man Is sent after
IN interview 1t Is hardly worth while to
offer excuses, because he is expected to
get what he is sent after and he gener-
ally gets it."
BY far the fairest of the three English
women Is Lady Somerset, who Is
stopping at Brunswick.
She has a broad white brow, full,
ruddy lips, and eyes that light up her
face with kindliness. You could scarce
ly tell the color of Lady Somerset's
eyes. They are as black rs two CLASSY
pools at times, but when she speaks Of
the suffering Of the poor, unhappy peo-
pie she has known in both London and
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

among the women. i have been to a
great many afternoon teas where you
don't meet men. you know. We don't
have any such thing as afternoon teas
in England. There are no social
gatherings where men and women do
not meet. We have no such thing, for
instance, as Sorosis. We have no So
cieties of literary women. 1t has
seemed to me that the women of Am
erica are the cultured class. They read
the books and the papers, and they de-
terrnine what the culture of the country
shall be. English women look to the
men for that"
When Lady Somerset was asked
about the slums in New York and how
they compared with those in London,
she said:
"You haven't as much area here in
New York as we have in London, but
you have just as much wretchedness
The over-crowding here is something
fearful. think the food of poor peo-
pie is cheaper. but the rents are terri
bly, high. ] think that New York will
have trouble on account of its rents.
There is one other thing that l
notice." was her last utterance; lin the
poorer district / don't find nearly SO
many mothers and children in the sa-
looms as you do in London. You know
that quite respectable women go into
saloons in London; but the women who
frequent the saloons in the poorer dis
tricts of New York are not what would
be called in any sense respectable.
That is very good thing, very good
thing" she repeated. st shows that
there is sentiment against the liquor
traffic, even among the poorer classes,
whch in New York, / notice, are
mostly foreigners"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30
A GIRL WONDER.

Edna Bertoldi. tho Worlds Greatest
Equilibrist.
A Chicago reporter had tho good
fortune the other day to hold CONVEX
sation with Miss Edna Bertoldi, who is
beyond all doubt the greatest. equili-
b rist the world has ever known.
What she had to say was said with q
grace that was positively charming, be-
cause of the unaffected manner which
is quite natural to the young lady, who
is just 10 years of age. She does in
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

English Girl Ito accepted lover)-My
dear, think you should see my father.
American Youth-Oh, I've seen him
several times. He looks very respectable
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-01-30

more or less for the support of the en-
tertainment they patronize. The writer
has known OF cases where men have
put their money into theatrical
spcculations for no other purpose
than this in New York, and where the
actual manager of the entertainment
has put special clause in the contract
that, in spite of that fact, the hacker
should not go on the stage during IN
entertainment.
Properly speaking, IL is considered
only the right Of those immediately en-
ployed to go on the stage. The pres
ence of outsiders is not alone suggest
i've. but 1t is positively injurious to the
proper working of the performers, for
the people get distracted by the talk
and are unable to properly attend TO
their business.
Not a single thenter in the United
States allows such privilege rs seems
TO be the fashion in London.
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-
Jt..erson Su--+.... so:

The bigge.t fish story Of the season
comes from Saltwater, says the Green
wich, q. " Recorder, and strange to
say bears the evidence of truth. About
q month ago Tom jefferson was fishing
in the Hudson and caught on to a fish
which pulled him oct OF his skilf. Je*-
ferson's story Was laughed ut when he
told it and ho was told that he had been
using too much "b;iit. Last week
Tuesday, William Tobin saw n large
fish floating Oh the water, but not drift
ing. lie secured the dead fish and found
it caught by tie gills on y strong hcinren
line attached to something in the bo;".:cz.l
of the river Il had in its mouth the
Identical spoon and rcd rag which Jcs-
ferson had lost. 1t was pike nnd
weighed twenty-seven pounds.
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Took lis r.or,, for It.

at the battle OF Seven Pines or Fcir
Oaks the Fifth New Jersey, in ccnrec-
ton with the regiments Of tie Second
brigade and others, ably attested the
universal confidence reposeil in them By
their commanders. Senator Wade, at
Bull Fun, s;,i,l, Give us g brigade Of
these Jerscylnen and we'll beat the en-
eny still"
Daring the engagement OF June q
Union soldier had lis leg SHOT OF by II
ball from the cneinJ,'s artillery.
Captain Ra;nsey ordered one CT his
men ian Irishlnan from New Jersey to
aasist the wounded man to the reisr.
Pat. while giving the necessary assist
anco, asked the man how and where ho
had been wounded.
"My leg was shattered by cannon
ball during the last attack" was the re-
ply.
On the v:ay to the hospital fragment
Of shell tool. the already badly wounded
mans head entirely eli, unnoticed ny
Pat, who was carrying his comrade in
his arms.
Upon arriving ct the temporary hospi-
tai one of the surgeons. after looking at
tho man, said: What did you bring
this man here for?"
Sure, Captain Ramsey tculd me to. :"
said Pat.
"Why. the man is dead; his head is
completely shattered from his body" re-
piled the doctor.
Ills head, is it2 Oh, the blasgard;
shure nnd lie tould INC it was his leg, so
he did. New Yorl. Recorder.
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an Insect Terror.

A strange spider has appeared about
Her1nosillo. Mexico. 1t is peculiarly
ferocious and inarifests no fear OF any
thing, not hesitating 10 give chase to
men who disturb it. Il is considerably
larger than tic tarantula, common il
those regions, AID is terribly poison
GUS. Il is hairy insect and has legs rs
large as u pipe stem. 1t runs with re-
markablc agility. One Of the deaths
was that Of Mexican WHO was riding
along ant saw one of the spiders. Hc
struck at it with his whip, and before
he could drop the whip the spider was
at his hacl aud had bitten him. Ec died
within three hours in great agony
New Orleans Picayune.
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N.;i,io Yrs Surpriscd.

VIII Eingswell, Il ten-ycar-old lad at
Richmond, WAS sent to o town store
Tuesday morning by his mother with
lifry cents 10 buy pair Of stockings,
but instead Of doing us he WIS told he
Jumped upon river steamer and went
to Bath to see TWINS circus. The police
were notified and arrested him late in
the afternoon, finding him barefc@ted
but having the greatest time on record.
Wednesday forenoon his mother arrived
III Bath after him and lie was amazed
&c think that he had been accused of
any wrongdoiny-Bangor Commercial.