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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1892-12-24
PURELY PERSONAL.

NJ. Gounod declares that his finest in
SEPARATIONS come while he is having a
quiet game Of cards.
Justice Field has been q member of
the Supreme Court for almost thirty
years. Only six Justices have served
longer.
The vignette OF General Sherman on
the new $500 notes is said to be one of
the most expensive pictures ever taken
of the old soldier.
Harrison Mecham, millionaire of
Petaluma. CAL, has given $4,000 as a
fund from the income of which aid is to
be given to the poor Of the district.
The Empress of Germany sent $4,000
rs a present to the lying-in hospital for
poor women in Berlin on the occasion of
the christening of her infant daughter.
John G. Emo, one of the most distin-
guished of the American exiles in Cam
ada, is a prominent member of the
Union Club in Montreal, and lives in
fine style.
Bishop Hennessey of St. Louis, it is
believed, will soon be named as coad-
jutor, and hence successor, of Archbishop
kenrick, whose age interferes with his
performance of the duties of his office.
The ex.Chief Geronimo, who with
other subjugated Apache Indians is liv
ing near Mobile, has been made a gar
dener at the military station where he
is captive, and is also Justice of the
Peace for his tribe.
M. Francois Coppee'srecent confession
OF general and frightful ignorance has
met little credence. The French Acad-
emy has just put him on a committee
in charge OF the academy's gigantic die
tionary of the French language.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1892-12-24
The same Old Ro,s.fstsak.

whats the matter with the beefsteakT'
asked the landlady n
~ don't know" replied the new boarder.
"but | have horrible suspicion that the
cow was afflicted with general ossifcation.
Washington Capital.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1892-12-24
Friendly Advice.

Brakeman plainly,-Lawrencel Change
carsl Lawrencel a.s%
+ Passenger-See here, young fellow, do you
want every one to know you're greenl
Brakeman-0f course not, sir.
/ Passenger they win If you pro-
nounce as plainly as that. Lawrence Ameri-
can
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1892-12-24
That's, So.

Father-My son, you must not dispute with
your mother in that way.ySj.:
Boy-But she's in the wrong.
Father-That makes no difference; and you
might as well learn, my child, once for all.
that when lady says a thing is so it is so,
even If it isn't sol-- Pick -Me,Up.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1892-12-24
Wandarnra..s :

First Stranger injecting a wanderer on the
desertl-Say, have you come to arrest met
Second Ditto-No; I'm Charley Ross Will
you kindly find met Who are youi
First Stranger I'm Tascott.-Lawrencs
American.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

its tail. and with II gave several bard
raps upon the exterior OF the nest. as IL
knocking for admission. The noise OF the
blows aud the swaying OF the nest caused
the hornets to leave their home and pre-
pare for an attack upon the intruder. The
snake ceased tapping with its tail as soon
as the hornets left the nest. uncoiled itself.
and quickly disappeared. taking the place
Of the hornets within their nest.
Presently the snakes head was seen TO
peer out, and his bright black eyes giisten-
ed as be anticipated feast from which the
braYest man would shrink with fear. The
snake drew his head within the entrance
hole to the nest until nothing was seen OF
n except an occasional forked tongue that
darted IN and out with lightning rapidity.
Thinking the coast clear. the hornets be-
gan to return to their nest. when the snake
took them in as rapidly as they could
enter. Watching the proceeding for some
time. our informant concluded that all the
hornets had been safely hived, and be
stood up in hrs buggy. tapped the nest
with his whip and awaited the result.
No hornets appearing. the nest was then
knocked TO the ground. opened, and his
snakeship discovered IN torpid condi-
ton, with his size greatly increased. Inc
snake was killed aud post mortem held,
with the following result: Stomach stuffed
With dead hornets. Mr.. w. 5. White, At
torney for the Commonwealth for Stafford
county, youches for the truth OF the
story
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
They Pass by Often. but Don't Speak.
detroit TriDune.l

Two unusually pretty girls were they,
lazily swinging in the hammock and Cos
nping idly. bright-teatured orlole
swayed TO and fro upon the tOpmost bougih
above them, with now and then sOft
liquid note. An invisible katydld emitted
its rasping noise at long intervals, Other
wise it was perfectly still.
The girl with red shoes yawned. -,
I" / wish there was some news gong
she sighed. half petulently.
The girl with green suspenderspondered.
80 do l." she assented.
For a time they listened in silence TO the
oriole and the katydid.
"Oh, Sue, by the way. you"
The girl with red shoes turned in the
hammock with suggestion OF ANNA
ton.
The girl with green suspenders was un-
certain.
About Jack and Carrie. you know,
Sue?"
The girl with green suspenders was in
terested.
No" she eagerly rejoiced. What is
it?"
"he girl with red shoes raised herself to
q sitting posture.
why, they've had falling OUT"
81 want to know"
YES. they don't speak"
"Well, we'll"
The girl with green suspenders grew
| thoughtful.
"Of course" she observed. musiugly,
"their engagement is brokenI"
"ln one way, yes"
| The girl with green suspenders elevated
her eyebrows in surprise.
What do You mean, Sue!"
THEY'RE married.
The oriule took wings at this juncture,
| while the katydid decided not TO emit any
more rasping noise for the present
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
some,binr That lie Liked ut Last.


Tho gentleman from the West pulled
himself no TO the hotel table, tucked ms
rankin under his chin. picked up the oli
of fare and began to study it lntentiy, says
tba Detroit free Press. Everything was III
restaurant French and he didn't IKE ~
" Here. waiter. ",he said sternly, there's
nothing on this / want. ,l,;,,o
" Amt there nothln' else you Wouiu iIhe
for dinner. slr?" inquired the waiter po-
litely. .-..o.,u
Have you got any SINE qua NUN
The waiter gasped.
mo. SIR" he replied.
Got any bon uutsI"
"N-NO, sir"
Got any Semprr ide1p!
" No, sir, we bain't."
Got any je't dc Sprts!"
"No. sir, not one"
Got any tempus fuJt!"
81 reckon not, SIR
Got any S0ree d1HSaHtS
mo, sir"
The waiter was edging of.
"Got any Sips Diet"
w Q haunt sir.
Got any Diurtblis unUnl Z "
The waters face showed some signs OF
I" seems ike heerd ob dat, sir" and he
rushed out to the kitchen, only 70 return
1--WE amt got none sir" ne said III
tone OF disappointment.
Got any NAL d. mar"
"N-ko, sir"
The waiter was going TO pieces fast.
The gentleman nom the West was as Sc
rene as q May morning.
'" Got any Uice rerso ?" he inquired again.
Tho waiter could only shake his head.
mo. Wen. maybe you've got some
bacon and cabbage and cOrn-dodger
"'Deed we has, SIR" exclaimed the
waiter in o tone OF the utmost rei1ei' anu
he fairly few out to the Kitchen
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
Doing All She Reasonably Could.
luz r,r.tn.a Gfnr


eff" he murmured, az he gazed mp into
her eyes (they were sitting on the front
steps). IF had only little more money
10 count on" then he stopped.
"Wh would you dor" she asked. Deem
her not bold. gentle reader. The summer.
she felt, was over; soon the cold winds
would put a stop 10 these front-step sentl-
mentals. No fellow ever would propose In
the wlnter-tine. with pa and ma IN the
sitting-room listening TO everything, ana
sac felt sho must Jog him little.
He turned little pale and asked II her
pa was dealing at the same grocery as last
"Yes. he is: what would you do7"
IL would have a home of my own. L
would, therel" This seemed like busl-
ness.
How much have you got " she said,
and her voice sounded hrm;
Fifteen dollars week" He hung MS
head.
your roomI Z"
Five dollars"
STUFF; we can get a room plenty good
enough for both of US and pantry to COOK
in tor that. How much do your meals
COST"
Five dollars a week"
Pooh: we can both live for that, cook
ing at home. What do you do with the
other S5?"
well. II smoke. you know"
"Well, you can quit that right of any
how. you don't spend S. week on smok-
inR.n
mo; oh, no. OF course. there are ex-
penses other fellows and such"
well, you can stop those. too. What
else ?"
II try 10 save little"
THAT is talking. How much have you
saved?"
Eleven dollars and half"
That's plenty for the minister and
moving and some 10 spare for necktie or
something for you to stand up in. Wellg "
well. Nary"
60 ahead: | can't do everything, you
know. You've got to ask me-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
AppEARANces DECEPTIVE.
He Looked Shabby, But Nothing Was Too
Good for His Little GAL"

He Looked Shabby, But Nothing was 100
Good for His Little Gal"
fChicago Tribunel
He was q very shabby person indeed.
His clothes were of that much-worn char-
aoter that psecludes any attempt at de;
scription. He had cotton IN, his ears ana
he wore a most disreputable hat, yet there
he was in one of our large dry-goods Stores
as much out of place as stoker III ura"-
No one paid any attention to him. every
one having come 10 the conclusion evil
IDENTIFY that he was workman or some
porter looking for q job; anything IN iact'
but purchaser. e..
AT last. after he had fdgeted about Tor
some time, he started of toward the CLOAK
Department and presently came back N
company with an obseQulous nooi
who snapped his fingers ana calico out;
"Show this gentleman your nnest seal
skin wraps" .bo
Every one looked in estonishmeut at the
seedy figure, aud one young wouian nau
the grace TO remark;
Excuse me, sir, l thought you "eIe
looking for q cloth garment"
mo. miss. sealskin amt good enough
for my little gai, aud guess II there Wa
ANYTHING more expensive Der pap uo ouy
it for her" h.;,
only q little everyday happening, but ~
teaches the lesson that fine clothes 90 not
always mean the latest pocket-oooAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
JUSTICE IN THE FAR WEST.
Fifteen Years Sentence Reduced b.
Power of Argument.


Power of Argument.
I heard Bill Stone plead his first case: lt
was q good many years ago-mOre than
twenty, anyway. do not remember the
name of the Judge, but notorious horse
thief was up for trial on a charge OF steal
ing cattle, says o writer In the Kansas City
Times.
As he he'd no counsel the Court ap-
pointed Bill Stone 10 defend the case:
Stone took his man over to window ana
talked TO him for few minutes. then an
nounced that be'was ready for trial.
we plead guilty, your Honor, to the
charge against Us" announced the young
lawyer. The Court wasted no time IN
giving a verdict, for horse-stealing was
keinous offence in those days IN this part
of the country, and condemned the man
to fifteen years in the penitentlary: -, ,
But, Judge, we plead guilty" yelled
Stone, expressions of amazement and
disappointment alternating on his face.
Fifteen years." repeated the Judge.
But, Judge. we plead, guilty" re-
peated Bill Store. raising his long arms
like windmills. But the Judge was obdu-
rate.
will argue the case" and he forthwith
started upon the defence.
For thirty minutes he argued and plead
ed with that eloquence that is characters
tic of him, and 81 the end of his barangue
he sat down and watched the effect OF his
words. The Judge smiled and made the
sentence five years. Bill Stone had won
his first case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
TWO GREAT GERMANS.
Pen Pictures Of 3Ioltke and Bismarck by
Archibald Forbes.
Archibald Forbes in scribners.l

Archibald Forbes in Scribner'sl
Who is this senior tor whom the throng
makes way reverentially--he with lean,
wrinked face set mouth. yet with some
thing of q half smile on 1t. ever with
downcast. distracted eye aud STOPPING
shoulder, with hands clasped behind his
back, and with llstless gait-thls feshless,
Unlocking man with the bushy eye
brows and the long, lean throat? He
is worth looking az, for he 10 the greatest
strateglst of the age. and has been the
ruling soul OF the victorious campaign
Moltke. for il is he. has been with the
Emperor, and is probably on his way home
20 finish Miss Braddon's last novel 4;
for when he is not deyislng strategy he
is reading sensational novels; and his
abstraction. rs like as not, ~ caused by
speculation as to which OF the two aspi-
rants TO her hand the heroineis ultimately
to marry. A tail: burly man, swings round
the corner of the Friedrich Strasse, his
loud "Ha ha.n ringing out above the
, NOISE of the street as he strides down the
Linden. The crowd makes way for him
when II will for few others, and, in truth,
he is the stamp of man to drive n path for
himself even through an obstructive
crowd. His step iS firm and massive. his
shoulders are broad and square; the un-
dress Cuirassier cap sets oil well the strong
face with the heavy snOw-white moustsche
and the terrible under jaw massive yet
not feshy. full but not exuberant-which
one never looks at without thinning how
synbolical i'll of the " blood-and-iron
dogma which the stern but hearty man
once so frankly onunclated. When last |
had seen Bismarck he was sitting on
his big horse under the statue of Stras-
bourg. in the Place de la COncorde, on the
dav the German troops marched into
Paris. glowering down scornfully from
under the peak OF his metal helmet on
eroup of Frcnchmen who had identified
him and were shrinking as they spat
Kissing up at him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
ACROSS LAKE eAlKAL's ICE.
An Uncanny Feeling Followed by Ono OF
Great Fascination.


In Eastern Siberia lies Lake Baikal,
which Is mile deep and has an area one
third greater than Lake Erie. From No
yember to April it Is frozen, and as the
lake IL part OF the great commercial high
way between Russia and China, 1t IL
crossed in winter upoa the ice. For about
a mile from shore the ice bad thin
layer of snow over it, says J. III. Price ia
Arctic Ocean. but we gradually lett this
sort of dazzling white carpet and at
length reached the clear Ice, when i saw
around me the most wonderful and be-
witching sight | ever beheld.
Owing to the transparency OF the water
the ice presented everywhere the appear
ance of polished crystal, and, although
undoubtedly OF great thickness. was so
colorless that 1t was like passing over
space.
1t gave me at first an uncanny feeling
TO look over the side of the sledge down
into the black abyss beneath. This feel
ing. however, gradually changed to one
of fascination, till az last found 1t posi-
lively difficult to withdraw my gaze from
the awful depth, with nothing but tins
sheet of crystal between me aud eternity.
believe that most travellers on crossing
the lake on the ice for the first time expe-
rience the same weird aud fascinating IN
fluence. About halt way across stopped
TO make q sketch and take some photo
graphs.
1t was no easy matter. as found on get
ting out Of nv sledge. for the ice was SO
slippery that. in spite of nv having teit
snow boots on, could hardly stand. The
death-like silence OF the surroundings was
occasionally broken, however, by curious
sounds. as though big guns were being
tired at some little distance.
They were caused by tho cracking of the
ice here and there. was told that in some
parts OF the lake we're huge assures,
through which the water could be- seen.
II IS for this reason that it u ALWAYS al
visible TO do the journey by daylight.
Ne reached Moufshkaya. on the opposite
coast, exactly four and half hours after
leaving Liestvenitz, the horses having done
the whole distance Ct thirty miles with
only two sioppages of few minutes each.
II was evidently an easy bit of work FOR
them. as they seemed az fresh when We
drew mp III the post-yard as when they
started IN the morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
Tom Moore,s Lane.

The little lane on the banks OK the
schuylkai, in Fairmont Park. through Ssna
Gnrinp his sojourn in Philadelphia SO
man, decades ago, is now q neglected
snnt saws the Philadelphia Press.
Thc tree whereon he cut his name ana
tba, ~ Quaker miss who caught ms
fancy still stands, ii is claimed, but there
IL M trace on It's bark Of the celebrated
'"i 4. was upon this spot that he wrote the
noem concerning the Schuylkills yerdant
hanks. which is printed in oil the editions
80 his works. A proposition 10 call the
yy..,a lana Moora's Walk was agitated
Az wears ago by local Admirer OF the
bard. who likewise wanted statue OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
Cnntnin wtse WIN 30 Present.

Hon. George d. Wise will 90 to Wash
ington tomorrow morning, when Congress
will Ieassemble. Captain Wise thinks that
the matter of appropriations will engage
the attention OF the national legislature
during the greater portion OF the session.
The first business the Committee on
Interstate and Foreign Commerce. OF which
NIr. Wise is chairman, will consider will
be the report OF the subcommittee ap-
pointed to investigate the Reading com
biDe. THIS subcommittee recently held a
LENGTHY session IN reference to this subject
in the city Of New York.
Mr. Wise is still opposed to an extra ses-
sion next spring and he Is OF the opinion
that Air Cleveland will not call one. MIR.
Cleveland. he says, will have as much as
he can well attend to in reorganizing the
government
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
WRelNlANs IN NEW ORLEANS.
Governor Mckinney and MS Party-Per-
.nnal Notns About Richmond Delegatea

The New Orleans papers contain voiumi-
nous reports OF the proceedings OF the
Nichraugua Canal Convention, and great
deal Of personal matter abouts the dele
gates. The Picdgnne says in its personal
notes:
Governor T. W. Mckinney. of Virginia,
arrived Yesterday morning. but the train
was few hours late. and IN consequence
the Governor was very much disappointed
IN not being present at the hrst part OF
the proceedings. The Governor is accom-
panied by Mrs. and Miss Mckinney. II. A..
Lancaster, q leading banker of Richmond
and New York. aud his wife Mrs i. ID.
Pnce. the wife Of one of the largest dry
goods merchants Of Richmond; John
l.. Williams, another leading Richmond
banker Thomas Potts and }. j. Montague,
prominent businessmen OF Richmond,
aud Major 7. A. Wexford, of the same
city. The party Is enthusiastic in support
of the canal project, even TO the ladies'.
Governor Mckinney was feeling somewhat
indisposed, and Governor Foster took him
from the convention and made up car
rage party, including MIR. Lancaster and
Governor Fleming, of Florida, for trip
around the city.
ONE or THE FIRST TO INVEST.
Mr.. j. j. Montague. of Richmond, Va,
was one Of the first to invest in the canal
some six or seven years ago, and now that
the undertaking has attracted widespread
interest be feels very proud of being one
of the first Americans to go into 1t.
Five or six years ago when the idea of
cutting the canal was first thought of Mr..
Montague and several friends in Rich
mOnd received permission from the Gov
ernOr of Nicaragua TO invest in the under
taking.
Alr. Montague was joined by Messrs. r.
A. Lancaster John i. Williams, and Jo-
seph BRYAN, all of whom invested heavily
In the scheme. The people of Richmond
are deeply interested IN the canal, and a
large sum of money will be, and is already,
invested in 1t.
FEELS IT Is H1s OWN PROPERTY.
Mr.. Montague kas always kept his faith
in the Nicaragua Canal and feels proud OF
the interest taken by the general public
been connected with the canal for so many
years that now he has begun to feel as II
it was hls own property.
lie closed his remarks by saying: Your
welcome has been very hearty, and i am
among the many who are much pleased
with New Orleans and her people. This is
the first time ! have come SO far South,
and am much surprised with your enter
prise
The Times Democrat says;
Mr. X. A. Lancaster, a delegate from
Richmond. Va. is ono of the proprietcrs
OF the great banking-house Of Lancaster
4 Iucke. Of that city, and is in all respects
a public. spirited and representative citizen
of the Old Dominion.
MIR. John l.. Williams also represents
Virginia in the convention. He does o
large banking business in Richmond under
the frm-uame of John L. Williams d Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
nEaTEsS

BIsCHoF.-Die Friday night. q. the
residence of her grandparents. Mr.. and
Mrs. +. G. Brauer, THERESA VIRGINIA,
infant daughter of j. 4. and Sara G. Bis
chef. of Colorado Springs, Col; aged II
months aud 10 days.
Funeral TO-DAY at 3 p NJ. from the
residence, 2l00 Yenable street. Friends OF
the family invited to attend.
Colorado Springs and Cincinnati papers
please copy.
VESPER--Died December Sd, ct II p.
NJ, at her fathers residence. No. 1853
Brook avenue. ANNIE MAY VESPEK,
oldest daughter of Henry and Fannie w.
yesper, aged years months and 8 DAYS.
The funeral will take place from tho
above residence at . O'clock MONDAY
, EVENING. Friends aud acquaintsnces
are invited to attend. lnserment &c Em-
manual chnsas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

gress, of Dalonera, Ga. Mr.. Charters
soon became popular. and In about year
after his making Dalonega his home no
was elected Mayor OF the place. The hrm
OF Price 4 Charters il almost q household
word in Northern Georgia. Mr.. CHARTERS
Is now tho son-in-law OF Colonel ffice.
In recent contest for members OF the
Legislature Mr.. Charters ran as young
Democrat. His competitors were Old
residents II the c0uau, but the young
them and Charters was elected by hand
some majority.
Although Tor the past six or eight years
resident OF Georgia. be has never for
gotten that he Is a son OF Virginia and q
Richmond boy. His old comrades will be
clad 10 hear Of bis success in life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
MARRIAGES,

MACKEY-KIRBY.-M Married, on Thurs
day, December /, 1892. at the parsonage Of
the Rev. Z. A. Peterson. Mr.. WALTER
MACKEY to Miss IZETTA KIRBY both
of this city.
PATTERSON-wOoDFIN.-Mar by
Rev. George w. Ray, at Union-Station
Methodist Episcopal church, Wednesday
November 23d, at $3.50 z. NJ. Dir. Z. II.
PATTERSON to Miss b. L. WOODFIN.
both OF Church Hill.
The following gentlemen acted as ushers:
Messrs. Z. o. Patterson (5rother of the
Bethel, Cliff Dowdy. G.. L. Stewart, and j.
5. Brown.
The ceremony was delivered in the most
impressive manner, and was witnessed BY
q large number of friends and relatives.
The bride was the recipient of o large
number of beautiful presents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04

poet placed In IL, but the subject did not
arouse any great interest for some reason.
To-day the few who frequent the place
appear quite ignorant OF the romantic IN
tereat of it.
Here beat the waves, 10 employ Moore's
words, from whose drowning clutch the
gray-garbed maiden rescued him. Who the
gray-carbed maiden was does not appear.
but she was identical with her whose IN
trials the sougster Of Erin carved on the
two. NJ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-04
Gallant Ca,alrymon at the Academy,

The cavalry were in possession Of the
Academy OF Music last night. The closing
performance of tho engagement of Mr..
Barretts excellent company was IN the
nature Of benefit for Colonel Nickham's
rpolment. The Colonel and several other
officers occupied one OF the boxes, and
many of the members of the command and
their lady friends sat IN the front rows:
Flags stationed IN the aisies indicated mat
il was a cavalry entertainment. There
was unite good audience, and the magni-
6cent ulav of Pharaoh" with its superb
scenery, was produced in a taultless man