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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
OVER THE WIRE.
How Messages Are Given and som times
interpreted.


Interpreted.
Some OF the replies which come
over a telephone wire at times make
one feel cheerful. despite the natural
melancholy which is associated with
familiarity with the instrument re-
marks the New York Tribune A
quick Office boy whose zeal sometimes
leads him into amazing paths.
answered a call the other day. After
exchanging few questions and
answers he turned with a perfectly
serious face, and said;
she wants to know, IS that you
dear2' Ii he here97
\ newspaper man. who sometimes
talks like a streak OF lightning. after
getting hi connections volleyed off in
one long sentence "a string OF words as
long as the Brooklyn bridge, ending
with Can you2"
Matt a minute" came back the
answer in long drawl until we
get another instrument put in That
lightning burned this one out
Here is one which may or may
not have pleased one o: the speakers:
is Mr.. X in?9" asked mar
after he had got the other man
only it was an Office boy.
No he isn't in Mr.. W. wa.
the answer in thin but clear voice.
How do you know it is Mr.
W? p asked the other, who may
have been pleased to think that he mad
such good telephone voice that
even an office boy could recognize t
''Cause you're the one what no one
can ever understand" came back tho
prompt reply.
Another office boy after .tacklingn
the telephone, turned and said
Now. he wants you. Mr.. NJ
Tell him that I'm busy as the
devil " said Mr.. ", not knowing
Just wha. he said but knowing that
he was very busy.
He says now called back the boy
in the telephone that he's busy
busy as the-now you know
Now one more.
Have you any h, 7. Il o. -
shouted broker through the tele-
phone to friend another broker.
What" was the answer.
"k. I. " Or
What's that
Stock, man naming it in full.
What do you think it is?''
say, but this is a grocery here.
was the answer.
'Oh, sugar. cried the broker. dis
gusted at getting the wrong connec-
ton
Why, yes yelled the other man
Lots it WHAT kind do you want"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
allowed to remain and lmpregnate the

allowed to remain and lmpregnate the
air.
Proceeding further under the
central portion OF the house is Il
miniature representation OF the Cod
dess OF Liberty enlishtening the
world. The statue is about fifteen
feet high and The bronze goddess is
holding aloft an incandescent electric
light Near the statue are the lsitcl-
ems OF the house restaurant. with their
white coated and aproned cooks dying
hlther and thither in most savorj
and tempting atmosphere. Nearly
opposite the kitchens are the mem
bers bath rooms and sweat-hoEes.
where an occasional congress onal
headache is removed when that di ter
ence occurs in the morning which is
spoken of in one OF the most pop
songs OF the day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
ASLEEP: FOR YEARS.
a Young Woman Who Dozcd on in 1883
Still Sleeping.

4 Young Woman Who DoAcd on in 1888
Still Sleeping.
A remarkable case OF suspended
animation of scientific interest is re.
icrred to in recent issue OF the Eng
lish Mechanic. The sleeper is a
young woman named Marguerite
Boyenval. OF the village OF Thcnelles
in France who fell into cataleptc
condition Oh May 30 1888, since
which day she has never shown the
slightest sign of returning conscious
ness. When the actual nature OF this
profound sleep was realized by her
medical attendants from the nom
success which attended all efforts to
awaken the young woman. attention
was given to sustaining lie. AS the
jaws were rigidiy fixed. ii was found
to be impossible to introduce food into
the stomach. and injections OF nour-
islment were resorted to.
During these years she has been
free from all cares OF life. without
thought or motion. consequently there
has been no apparent waste of muscu-
lar or nervous tissue. The hand Of
; time seems to have spared this uncon-
scious sleeper no change has taken
place in her countenance she appears
no older to day than wnen she fell
asleep years ago at the age of %.
During this time the growth of her
hair and nails has completely ceased;
the joints have become quite stiff
through disuse. TO such an extent that
the arms if raised. will remain in
that position for an indefinite period.
The eyes are turned upward. so
that the pupils are almost entirely out
OF sight on opening the eyelids. The
lips when mored apart seem to lack
the elasticity nece ssary to return
spontaneously TO their original posi-
ton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
JENNrE,s SECRET.
Jennie has a secret

Jennie has secret
She is 10th to tell,
Even to the mother
Whom she loves so well.
TITS not shame that kindles
Roses on Der cheek;
'Tis Of Joy the deepest
Jennie dare not speak.
Jcnnie's step is lighter.
Jennie's songs more sweet;
And the goodnight kisses
She will oft repeat.
By these many tokens
She cannot repress.
Jennie's precious secret
Mother'u surely guess.
Mother eyes arc watchful
As those signs appear;
Mother love is faithful,
Unto one so dear.
All these sweet dissemblings,
All this pretty show,
Seems pretty story
Written long ago.
'Twixt her heart and Jennie's
Love has brought eclipse.
Mother feels however
Silent are her lips.
Tell-tale bushes fitting
Over brow and cheek.
Whisper Jcnnie's secret.
Though she does not speak.
Josephine Pollard in n. y. Ledger
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
The world,, Islands.

The number OF islands large ant
small in all the oceans Of the worlt
amount to 100, 900. The smallest in
habited island is that on which Eddy
stone lighthouse stands. At Low
water it is thirty feet in diameter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16


able arches, we went on and on for
long time. Then stopping suddenly.
Sect he said Behold thy soul.' I
was petriHed with terror One single
drop OF oil remained in my lamp. and
over it lowered an angel with coal
black wings who blew upon the fame
to make it burn out more quickly. l
was in mortal fear. and was Il COW
ard; yes | was coward SAID the
duke trembling violently.
.'Listen Robert! listen! Beside my
lamp burned another with Il steady
and brilliant tame: "A white winged
angel watched o.er the golden vessel.
The spirit OF evil came and whispered
in my car.
The old duke ceased. Itscemed as
if he heard the Spirits voice at
that moment His eyes were blood
shot, his hair stood on end with fright
an his teeth chartered. He contin-
ucd in hoarse voice:
The white winged angel looked at
me sadly. but the black kept whisper
lug in my ear. saw nothing, ! would
see nothing. From the black angels
wing plucked feather. and dipping
it into the brilliant lamp TOOK the
oil out drop by drop and let it fall
into my own. My flame became brill
liant and red as blood; the other grew
paler but retained its starry bright,
ness. Only one drop of oil remained;
the white angel stretched forth hi,
wing to stop me but another with
wings cleaning like mother OF pearl
and bearing a golden sword came TO Us.
Let the man do his will God VIII
Judge him. he said, Then took the
last drop of oil
Then was afraid. Whose lamp
is this?n asked pointing to the
flame which was just on the point Of
going out. And the voice replied
1t is the soul OF thy beloved SON. Al
that moment the flame went out. The
white angel took the soul in it's wing:
and flew away with a cry OF grief
but the spirit OF evil responded with !
loud cry of triumph.
Il awoke frozen stiff with horror.
Two corpses We're stretched out upor
the floor Of my room. crushed almos
out of human shape. My son, hottie
/ by his betrothed had wished to pro
tect her in her flight and the dreadful
trap which had set for her hat
killed them both. 1t was twent,
years ago"
The old man fell back in hi
chair the tears streaming down hi:
face.
Stop" he said to the negro wh'
was tending the precious lamp
Feed the flame no more, | hav,
made my confession now ! can di,
but can God find pardon for me:9n
At that moment the castle bell ran!
loudly. and the chants OF the churcI
were heard The doors Of the grea
hail swung open. Through them wa
seen the chapel of the old manor blaz
ing with lights and the Child Jesu
on His bed of straw seemed respIen
dent with glory and pardon. The OIL
duke fell on his knees before the In
FAINT God. Man" SAID the voice c
the priest. Christ was born
suffered died to redeem the sins c
men. Thou hast sinned, thou has
suffered. thou has repented; TO
pardons thee May thy soul depart i
peace"
Then the old man looked al tn
golden lamp and saw above 1t a
angel with snow white wings. and h
recognized him as the guardian {
the brilliant lamp. The angel smile
on him sweetly and taking u
the pickering light flew Off towar
heaven.
The Duke de Kerber1oE was dead
sarah Bernhard in the Cipcinna
TimcS-Star.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
will sadly Lack Birthdays.

There are many people now living
who will have only one birthday tt
celebrate for nearly twelve years tt
come. This strange circumstance it
due to the fact that they were borr
on Feb %. and to the further fac
that the year 1900 will not be leaI
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

The kindergarten is no longer an
experiment. 1t has been tried and
proved. in public and in private insti-
tutions. until its supreme value for
the young has been demonstrated.
The private kindergarten exists every
where for the benefit Of wealthy par
ents who can afford to give their little
ones the advantage of this initiation
into the first mysteries of learning.
The only reason why it does not form
a part of public schools generally is
not because its value is not Of the
highest but because it has been
thought a thing too rare and costly
for the general use. We might have
magnificent high schools and labora-
tories equipped with costly apparatus
for the little contingent of culture
but we could not furnish to the great
army OF the people the training schools
that would best begin the fitting of
their little ones for the serious work
of Efo
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
Our Naval Force.

Tho total force in the naval service
aaoat in 1890 was 50. 359 officers ant
men. of whom 80. 020 were between
the ages OF l5 and "a. II. $40 between
rs and 30. ). $50 between 80 and As
and $40 above IS years Of age
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
She Was 10 he a lady.

Butcher-'Ow is my daughter get
tin on with 'er noosic professor?
Professor-Well, am only tea II.
ing her the scales at present
Butcher Indignantly Teaehin'
'er the scales. l don't want err 10
know anything about the scales, She
amt goin' to serve in the shop; I
mean 'er to be lady lid Bits.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
Knight Of Labor.

Why Mrs. Halloran, where is your
clock
Sure, Pat fred it out"
"Phat did he do that for?n
We'll, We know he is walking dill
gate for his district now, and he says
the devil a clock he'd have that
wouldn't strike Brooklyn Eagle.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
Good a. am Alarm clock.

Mail carriers in Morocco are sale
to avoid the risk of losing their places
by over sleeping by tying a string tt
one foot and setting the end of it or
lire before going to sleep. The string.
they know from experience. will burr
so long, and when the fire reache.
their foot it is time for them to get up
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

Mr.. Gladstone, writing to correspon.
dent who urges the creation OF q labor de.
partment, says that he is averse to sad
ding it on the public expense, and that it
has not been shown that the existing de-
partments are not competent to deal with
the labor question.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
Pa,tern From ,,,e Flood.

Little son-Uncle John told Aunt
Mary yesterday at breakfast to imi-
tate the flood. What did he mean.
papa?
when he told her 10 initiate tn.
food he meant she should dry up. m!
SON." New York Herald.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16
hoard xnd Clothes,

Say" said the elderly. farmer
looking man. Il want little piece
put in the paper that want woman
who can cook. wash. iron. milk four
COWS an manage market wagon.
"All right" said the advertising
clerk. Shall state what wages will
be paid?"
Wages nothln'" shouted the
farmer. looking man. Il want to
marry her. indianapolis Journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

The two longest words in Worcester,
Webster or the Century dictionaries
are said to be Observation-Disclosures
geal and Observation-Disclosures.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

A MAN who arms himself with a
pistol while rage is at his heart
whether such rage is born OF wrong
really done him or of only fancied in
justice, is alike murderer. This ac-
cepting OF alleged provocation as an
excuse is working mischief. 1t is
justifying the taking OF law into q
mans own hands. This cannot be
done safely under the impelling OF
temper, for temper is at the bottom
OF the most of this provocation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

To HIsn from the darkest ignorance
70 such a stage OF enlightenment in
one generation is au achievements
WORTHY OF any race The fact that
many negroes have made no progress
development. After more than CEN
fury OF favorable government and ia
voring conditions Of all kinds there
are still in the United States thous-
ands OF white people ignorant and
vicious. TO lift all of race to the
same plane is impossible The pro-
gress OF people is to be judged by
the advancing many not by the lag
ging few.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

ol.oNG as the race continues will
it be imperfect for there is no life
without change. and a change for the
worst is in the direction of extinction,
while an achievement of perfection
leaves no room for growth. Though
we are in fact less vicious, less
ignorant more righteous and more
enlightened than our forefathers we
are by the last OF these conditions
under an obligation to put forth more
thoughtful efforts. The most hopeful
sign in the life of to-day is the atten-
ton which is paid to social problems.
Yet these have as yet been barely
touched upon. Man in the past has
achieved much. man now is doing
more. but here is an illimitable field
still unexplored.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

How careful should mothers be to
make their homes sunny, joyous
bright aud attractive for on them is
built the great fabric of the years to
come. The long chain of ife-eXper-
fence and lifetime memories begins
there, and thought retravels the path
SO often. lingering here and there by
the way, living over and over again
the sunny springtime memories.
Mothers too should instil into every
member OF their families not only q
love for truth, honor and virtue but
also love for temperance correct
living. and all the health command
ments which are needful to health
full life.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

An acre OF land at present devoted
to wheat or corn could. we believe.
by more careful farming. be made to
produce nearly onethird more than
it does under the current indifferent
methods OF agriculture. This art.er
farming. OF which we speak. implies
not only more careful and thorough
preparing Of the ground and care OF
the crop while growing, but it also
means the use of a reasonable amount
OF fertilization, which. even where
our soil is so deep and strong, is fast
becoming u necessity. at least in the
older portions Of the state.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

THERE are no such periodicals in
the world as the best American illus
trated magazines The English aim
TO equal them. and they have been in
the habit OF claiming superiority in
literature generally. but they are so
far behind us in tho illustration branch
az to be practically out of competition.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-16

Tie sclf-cen.ercd isolation that dis
tinguished the old-time saint is giving
way before the diifusive solidarity
that is the note of our democratic age.
To-dav men do not most readily find
God in the darkness and silence OF
cell but in the places where men and
women are most wont to gather and
in wise and helpful plans for the pro-
gress ana happiness OF the race. In
these latter years OF the nineteenth
century Il ncw aud vibrant meaning
has been pm. into the words of the
APOSTLE lone of Us !ivcth to him
self and no man dielh to himself. +"
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-25
MRS. HARRISON DEAD
The White House Turned Into a
House Of Mourning.
Friends and Reporters with Anxious In
quiries ThrOng the Mansion.
END CAME AT 1:4o THIS MORNING
She Was Universally Esteemed by the
American People Who Mourn
Her Loss.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-[ Special The
white house is wrapped in gloom and
there is to dav sorrow throughout the
nation.
Mrs. Harrison, after weary, tedious
months of patient suffering, died this
morning at lao O'Clock, having been in a
dying condition for several hours pre-
vious.
The president, Mrs. Mckee, her vener-
able father, and the ever-faithful friend
and physician, DR.. Gardner, were with
her through the long watches of the
night, never quitting her bedside till all
was over.
Sympathizing friends and newspaper
reporters thronged the white house all
day yesterday, and last night up to the
time of her death. Everything like busi-
ness about the mansion was entirely sus
pendeu except tne receiving and DIS
patching of telegrams, which occupied
the entire executive force.
The illness which reached it's climax
in dissolution this morning commenced
about two years ago in the form of an
aggravated case of the grip which devel-
oped into consumption and complica-
tion of disorders which have baffied the
skill of the physicians.
Mrs. Harrison, as a woman, apart from
her position as mistress of the white
house and first lady in the land, was es-
teemed and loved by all who knew her,
and in her death the American people, as
people, feel genuine sorrow.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-25
OUR EElGHBORS.
what is Happening in the Tar Heel
State These DAYS.

What IS Happening in the Tar Heel
State These Days.
Tie TOllivar-Howard feud has broken
out again at Hogtown, Ky. Three men
were killed yesterday
James Reed & Son, brokers, Norfolk,
Va, assigned yesterday. Preferred cred
itors amount to $4,000.
Eighty colored men now belong to
their Cleveland club in Charlotte, and
the number is growing daily.
The scafrolding on the bank building
at North Wilkesboro fell yesterday. One
Of the wOrkmen was killed, and eight
badly hurt.
The University of Virginia beat the
North Carolina university in the foot
ball game at Charlottesville, Va, by a
score of 80 to IS.
". c. F. King, North Carolina, cor
respondent of the Atlanta Journal, has
moved his family, and taken a position
in the home office.
Tom Vanderford gave republican can
didate for congress, A. f. Holton, Sc.
we're castigation with a cane at the hotel
in Salisbury few days ago
Members of the third patty in Nash
county beat J. D. Lee, saleman of Viii.
son, most cruelty last week. The cause
assigned was that Wilson was demo
crat
Mr.. J. A. Blalock, member of the Gov
ernors Guard died at his home in Raj
eigh yesterday morning. He was buried
with accustomed honor by the Odd Eel
lows and Governors Guard.
Negro riots are assuming alarming
proportions. Near Tituville some five
hundred of them are encamped, all armed
with Winchester rifles. The governor
has been telegraped for troops.
The New Berne Journal says litori-
ally: The Gideon band are outlawed
The constitutional convention of 1875
added to section 25, article 1st of the
constitution a declaration that secret po-
litical associations are dangerous to the
liberties of free people.
An exchange says: The Hickory Mer-
curry blames North Carolina editors for
working too cheap. Patriotism, brother
patriosm. The soldiers of Lee did their
duty, while living on bread and water
We fight in as noble cause as ever II :
spired the patriotism of man.
At Dalton, Ga, a mob of about 80
hundred, last night, killed Tom Harland
and Jack Wilson, two prominent ne
groes, for having voted the democratic
ticket in the recent election. The citi.
zens have offered reward of $500 for
the capture of the ring Headers, and Gov.
ernor Northern has been telegraphed for
assistance
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-25
POLITICS GONE MAD!
,pljrical Speaking Ends in Regu-
lar Pitchsd Battles.
p,..encpr Train Stopped BY the Mob at
Princeton.
INV CITIZENS GET 1T IN THE NECK
~, who Come and GO-Brief Breyi-
tie. Of Interest to All Readers
of The Globe.

vnr. comes to this office through q
,.-.error vho was on the train which
r,..cd Princeton, yesterday, of con-
.Ierable political row at that place.
The occasion Of the gathering was a
ore.rltrd party speaking. The fighting
a,,. nromi.cuous, both sides and on the
railroad track.
The track was blocked by the black
eyed and bloody nosed mob to such an
extent that the train was delayed some
mn1tc,
several Of the best citizens in that sec
,ion were badly done up, and left in a
hardly recognizable plight.
II appears to have been free for all
fgb, 10 the finish. Our informant failed
10 ascertain the political afti!iation of the
vorstcd minority, but thinks no party
should 5e proud of their appearance
when he saw them.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1892-10-25

CulIS. 1uelL u COOn 8 celebrated GUNS S
collars and Monarch shirts at Durham
Supply company.
Mr.. Chisenhall ran thief out of his
hog pen on Saturday, and made him
drop the pig he had appropriated with
reckless disregard Of Mr.. Chisenhall'.
right 10 the property.
Mr.. II. L. Forsythe, of Knapp OF
Reeds, was in town, to day, and found a
brass door key in front 0f F. NJ Barbee' q
store, which the owner can get by call.
ing at THE GLOBE office.
Dress goods ard trimmings-a new
and beautiful line of wool goods, all the
leading shades-silks and velvets in end.
less variety-everything for house and
street wear. The Durham Supply Co.
-ShOes-Men' shoes, ladies' shoes
childrens shoes, hand and machine
made-all qualities and prices. Agents
for the well-known Bay state shoes foI
Durham and vicinity. The Durham
Supply Co.
The Seab0ard Airline will sell
round trip tickets to parties wishing to
attend the agricultural fair at Weldon
N. c., for $3.50. Tickets on sale October
81 to November 4, good to return until
November 5.
Mr.. II. d. Leigh, superintendent Of
the poor and work house, informs us We
were in error in stating that the des.
perado, Henry Rogers, escaped from the
work house; that he was kept there till
his time expired.
The Norfolk and Western will run
trains from here to the Lychburg fair
Wednesday and Thursday, at one fare
for the round trip. Trains leave here at
) a. m. each day, and returning reach here
between and p. m.
Henry Rogers, the burglar who con-
tinues to lurk around here, was heard
to say he never intended leaving Dur
ham till he had killed two of her citizens
whose names he called. Surely these
two men need no warrants of law to
shoot him on sight.
The Alliance store presents quite q
nice stock of staple goods Of all kinds
Groceries, dry goods, and shoes predom
mate. We were there about noon, and
the eatables made favorable impression
on US. Mr.. r. w. Bailey is the polite
presiding genius of the establishment