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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Origin Of tho Word ..ou,r..

The word "quiz," which the die
tionaries variously define as Ito make
fun Of" "a riddle or puzzle" Ito
play tricks upon, ETC., was coined by
the elder Sheridan when he was
lessee OF the old Crow theater, Dab
lin. While at drinking party with
q number OF his friends after the
close OF the theater one Saturday
night, the subject turned upon the
introduction Of new words into the
language. Finally Sheridan offered
to wager dozen bottles Of wine that
he could coin word that would DO
in everybodyls mouth the next day.
The bet was taken, and when the
party dispersed Sheridan rang up tho
call boys and gave each dozen
pieces OF chalk. He next ordered
each to spend the night writing the
word quiz" on every door, doorstep,
fence and shutter they came to. prom
Using 10 each boy three shillings IL
the work was found to be we'll exc
cuted by morning. These directions
were carried out to the letter; and.
as matter Of course, the new word
was heard on every side the next day.
There was much speculation as to the
probable meaning Of the four letters
90 oddly put together, the more
timid Of the population interpreting
them as some revolutionary sign.
The true motive and the circumstan-
ces under which the word was coined
finally leaked out, since which time
1t has the meaning given in the open
ing.-St. Louis Republic.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
n Flll. the ReauIrcment..

II is the humorous paper that is most
enjoyed by people not having the bene-
fit Of city life--the paper whose stories
lean toward the bright side: whose
jokes are easily comprehended; which
has IA department for children. These
requisites are I'LL filled by the Detroit
Free Press, which is welcomed by
every clitor as well as householder.
Luke Sharp, whose articles and stories
have SO long been feature Of the
Press, Is u combination OF Artemus
Ward, Charles Dudley Warner and
Mark Twain. His wit is far more in
valuable than that of the lastshamed
writer, for the reason that irreverence
is never introduced as an accompani-
ment to his humor. Pacific Town
Talk
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Tashlon. Not Made 70. ,hc oIl.

Elderly women often complain, with
q considerable ain )unt Of justice, that
the fashions seem to. he intended only
for the young, and that those women
who have passed 40 are lett more or
less to their own devices. Few fashion
papers contain any designs or sugges-
tons for the attire of women of middle
age, and newspaper devoted to this
object would doubtless he regarded as
boon by all those many women who
are sensible enough to bear their years
becomingly and gracefully.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
An Art Emergency.

Small Artist-Mamma, painted this
little girl in the picture, and I've got
the bureau alongside of her painted,
but I want to paint rouge box on the
bureau, and can't make it look right.
Mamma--Why do you want rouge
box there? :,
Small Artist-I've got her cheeks too
red, and ! want it to look US II she did
il herself i
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
HISTORIC DOCS.
One Ernve Animal That Recovered .
Flag ut Austsrlitx.


a French paper has published roll
OF honor of celebrated dogs which have
distinguished themselves in war. This
Is not inappropriate, considering that
the do. S>,as been pressed into military
service. For instance there WAS Bob,
the mastiff Of the Grenadier Guards.
which made the Crimean campaign
with that gallant corps. and also
Whitcpaw. Pate Blanche" a brave
French ally OF Bob, that made the
same campaign with the One Hundred
and Sixteenth of the line. and was
wounded in defending the flag.
Another. Moustache, was entered on
the strength of his regiment as entitled
to u grenadicr's rations. The barber
Of his company had orders TO clip and
comb him once week. This gallant
animal received q bayonet thrust at
Marengo and recovered flag at Aus
terlitz. Marshal Lannes had Nous
tache decorated with medal attached
TO his neck by red ribbon. Corps de
Garde, q Norvel among dogs, followed
soldier to Marcngo, was wounde at
Austerlitz and perished in the retreat
from Russia The Sixth of the Guard
had "a military mastiff named Misere,
which wore three white stripes sewn
on his black hair.
We have also to name Pompon of
the Forty-eighth Bcdonins, the best
sentry of the baggage train; Loutoutc,
q Crimean heroine. Mittruilli, killed
at Inkermann by shell; Moffino, that
saved his master in R;.s-ia, and was
lost or lost hi;nsa.f, bat found his way
Going from Moscow TO Milan, his first
dwelling-place The mostremarka BILE,
however, was the last, an English har-
rier named Mustapha, which went into
action with his English comrades at
fontenoy. and, we are seriously told,
remained alone by a field piece Of the
gunner, his master, clappcd tho ma tch
to the touch.holc OF the cannon and
thus killed SERENITY soldiers and il is
further added that Mustapha was pre-
sentcd t, King George II. and rewarded
with pension alimentam.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Seldom at Home.

Stranger ION train)-A man In your
ksiness cant, get home very often, 1
resume.
Drummer-Home? Ishould say not.
NY, sir, get home SO seldom that 1
ut remember half the time where !
). Have. to telegraph to the firm to
Id me my, address.
Btranger-You don't say.
Drummer-That's straight Why,
e time i was away SO long that / for
q I'd ever been married, and 1 took
ch fancy to n pretty woman met
strange town that l eloped with
Ar.
sStranger-My! My!
X Drnmmer-Yes, it would have been n
errible thing, but when called on the
rm during my wedding tour, and in
reduced her, the old man told me she
vas my wife before.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

A Savannah drummer says drummer
who had had great man. dealings
with the Macon lawyers went out re-
Gently TO Rosehill cemetery and amused
himself reading the Inscriptions ON the
tom bstones. He finally came across
one that read: Here lies "A lawyer and
an honest man" Turning To his friend.
he said: "Bill, what made them bury
these two fellows in the same grave"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Understood Ills HusIness.

AZ Fruit Wonderfully you notta tella
me move on?
Policeman-Your cart is not in the
way there.
Fruit Vender-Den I put tia in da
way, and wanta you tella me move
on.
Policeman-What for.
Fruit Vender-Dat maka big crowd
and sella banan.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
After willie.

Ludicrous de,iverances are common
in advertisements, especially in those
appeared not long ago in New York
paper: Willie, return to your dis
tra,ted wife and frantic children! DO
you want to hear Of your old mothers
suicide? Iou will. IL you do not let us
know where YOU sra. Anyway. send
back your fathers ineerschaum."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

This is the age of germs. The young
doctors have a germ for every disease
on earth. A woman is said to have
died from blood poisoning, caused by
rubbing wart on her forehead with
the back of kid glove. The doctors
say: impossible" When asked to
explain, they answer: "She irritated
the blemish with the glove and germs
floating in the air lodged in it, causing
blood poisoning"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Regard for Appearances.

First Boy-Who cut y'r hair-y'r
mother?
Second Boy-Naw. Yeh don't think
I'd let me mother cut me hair, do yeh?
Shed butcher it.
''Who did,"
"Cut it meself"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
The Point Of View.

Little Dot-Papa and Uncle George
is always tallSin' bout orthodoxy an
lib'ra]ism. What is they?
Little Dick-W'y, if you are poor,
you'll be orthodox, an.say rich man
cant enter tn kingdom OF heaven: but
if you are rich, you'll be liberal. an
say that verse don't mean anything.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Not TO Blane.

Little Johnnie-Papa, the new toy
store is selling balls for almost moth
ing.
Father (anXious to inculcate COM
mercial wisdom-That's only a bait
Wherever there's bait there's hook.
Little Johnnie-Well, L don't think
il need matter to us If they did hook
'en.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
He Could Waltz.

Mother wish you would go on an
|errand for me.
Small Sonny leg aches awf1l.
TOO bad. wanted you to go to old
Mrs. Stickney's candy store, and"
"Oh, that isn't far. can walk there
easy"
Every we'll. Go there, and right
alongside Of it you will see grocery
store. Go in and get me bar of soap"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Waiter OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for a
detective. quick!
Head Waiter-Whats up?
''See that woman over there? She's
a man in disguise"
"Phew! How dye know?"
'She ordered reg liar square meal,
an gave me tip"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
A Delightful "Reminiscences.

Mrs. Gotham-What did you most
enjoy during your t,ip abroad?
Miss Flightie-My visit TO the home
of Thomas Carlyle.
\ you dido"
Eyes, indeed. The handsomest
young man / ever saw was watching
me when wrote my name in the visit
sors' book.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
40 Encourage Hone.tx.

Business Man-No use talking, what
is commonly considered business in
tegrity is as near honesty as you can
expect while things are as they are.
Ciergyman-What changes would
you suggest to raise the standard OF
honesty to a higher moral plane?
Business MAXWELL, for one thing,
well have to make the poor-house more
comfortable.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Another Want FIlled.

Downtown see you buy the Evening
Smiler. Pretty bright paper. isn't it,
Upton-Bright! That paper 10 Sc
Accordingly interesting that when you
are riding in a street car, with lot of
ladies standing, you don't have TO have
TO pretend to be interested.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
The Height OF style.

Mama-What are yon doing. pet?
Little Dot-I'm writip' invitations
for my dollie, invitin' other dolls to her
party.
Mamma docking them over)-Very
nicely written. But what is this black
cross at the bottom?
Little Dot-That's dollies mark.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Protected InveatIon.

There are slxty-four countries
where an invention can claim protec-
ton, or rather where patent fees may
be paid. Sixteen OF these are in Eu-
rope, eight in Africa, four in Asia.
twenty-seven in America and nine In
Oceanica. The total price OF the six
ty-four official scraps OF paper amount
to the nice httlo sum Of $4,000.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
A Great Artist.

Miss Shoddie-Why, nav, just come
to this side of the room and look at
that portrait of paw that Dauber
painted.
Mrs. >Shoddie-I see the face looks
sort o. greasy. That shows what a
great artist Mr.. Dauberis is. Your paw
sot for that picture in August
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

A number one cough cure Mr. Jas. ii.
Barnet, 243 Cedar 81. Buffalo, v. Y. write,
thus: II am using Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup H.
my family aud deem IL numb cr one medl-
cine for coughs and colds, and my hoase
shall never be without itn
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

The first day OF the Mcissonier eN-
hibition in Paris, which took place on
the 9Th of March, was remarkable
for the price charged 70: admission
$40. But the ticket is a season card.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Under Henry V. an act of parliament
ordered all the geese in England To be
counted, and the sheriffs of the coun-
ties were required to furnish six arrow
feathers from each goose.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Salf-Control.

Teacher-What is the meaning Of
self-control?
Boy-1t's wen a teacher gets mad,
and feels like giving boy black
mark, and doesn't.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
ola Ways Too SLOW.

Homeboy-What's your idea in lug
ging your bicycle along on your pres
emit trip to Europe?
Globetrotte-I intend to take IN The
picture-galleries this time.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

NJ. Van Rysselberghe, who died re-
Gently at Antwerp, was the inventor of
the meteorgraph. an electric weather
register, by means of which the
weather conditions prevailing in vari-
GUS localities may be shown at CEN
trail stlt'oo
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
A big Room.

Mr.. Gotham-How's business in your
section?
Western Friend-Booming, sir, just
a-booming. Why, sir, in Dugout City,
where live, they are opening mp new
streets SO fast that the whole town is
down with diphtheria-
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Lost Opportunities.

Papa-Mercy! what an Interrogation
point you are! I'm sure I didn't ask
such strings ofquestions when l was
boy.
Little Son-Don't you think il you
had, you'd be able to answer more OF
mine?
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Tastes Differ.

Dealer-Here, madam, is a horse
can recommend, sound, kind
Old Lady-Oh, don't want that sort
of horse. He holds his head high.
Dealer-Eh?
Old Lady, like horse that holds
his nose closf to the ground SO he can
see where he is going.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

IL 10 by all odds the best linimcnf. Mr.
Chas. Metzgcr, eli Gcyer Ave, 81. Louis, No..
Is Of the same opinion. lie says: salvation
OH Is the best remedy we have used In on
family. IL Is the best remedy on EARTH
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

The year 1898 began on Sunday and
1t will finish on Sunday, so that /,
will contain fifty-three Sundays.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Not in Bis Confidence

Caller-Is Mr.. Bizzy in?
Office Boy-No. He's just gone out
Caller-How soon will he be back?
Office Boyle didn't happen to mem
ton that. You see / am not one of the
firm yet.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
An Old Flame.

Maud-Why don't Milly light the
gas whom sho knows that Mr.. Old
swain is coming?
Gertrude--Oh. hos an old flame
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
A Great EFFORT.

Wee Miss hate that little girl.
Mamma-You should not hate any
body, my dear.
Wee Miss-Well, II mustn't hate
her, III try not to, but i guess it'll
make my head ache.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
A silver Lining.

Mrs. Kindlie-I presume You have
rather hard time of II.
Tramp-Yes, mum, but every cloud
has silver lining, mum. I'm not
worried to death by autograph hunt
ers, mum.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
An Apt Pupil.

Mr.. Pullemin-I make a pad mistake
NIT buying dose goots. bays too
much.
Little Son-Th' teacher say We must
profit by our meestakes.
Mr.. Pullemin-Ish dot 20? Veil,
get dem insured.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
It DIdn't Work.

Nervous Lady There! I've had some
ashes put on7the hill outside, and now
i guess those noisy coasters will go
somewhere else.
Boy (outside)-Hi! All of you!
Here's a bully place to shine y'r run
ners.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Borsch, Chicago scientific 0ptlcian spectso,ss
and Eye Glasses especially. Consult us about your
eycS improve your sight lo3 Adams st.. OPP. +.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
CURRENT SMILES.
rMOR THAT IS NOW como
THE ROUNDS

10 a. Looked at from tho Standpoint of
khe Funny Men--Impersonai Remarks
~ Impious Understanding Pen
1Pictures.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

"Hanscn's Magic c55rn Salys.'
Warranted 70 cara, or n,c3.J refuDoed. Atx your
druggist fOrIt. Price Is GEMS.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

A large bowlder Of galena recently
mined at Centerville, Mo-, is said TO
have weighed 3, $50 pounds.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Three thousand marriages are per-
formed every day all over the world.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

A hustling burglar in one night re-
Gently ut Phoenix, Ariz., robbed four
offices, bank and q stable. He was
arrested on the following morning.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Twenty-Five boy pupils at a school at
Milton, Ore, We're recently expelled
for smoking cigarettes.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

He-I could waltz on TO ebber wifi
yo'-'dced could, Mis- Doremus.
Miss Doremus-No, yo' can. wan
some ice cream tonight some time
deed does Yo's crazy!
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

For Coughs and Throat troubles use
Browns Bronchial Troches. They
stop an attack Of my asthma cough very
promptly."--C. Fdlch. MidmirHie, OhiO.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

For selling his vote a resident Of
Wolfe County, KY, was sentenced tc
Acknowledgement for life.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Visiting cards of sheet iron, with in
scription in silver letters, are produced
in England.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

EIT8-An Hts stopped free By DR.. EIIyKs GnEAT
HiRSk hEsT0RKR. No nc after hrst days use. Mar
veous cures Treatise snd % % trial bottle free 10 us
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Irshe Bsby l. Cutting Teeth.
Ne sure and use that old and weiltried remedy, Ma
wIxsLows SooruiNo SyRUP for Children Teethng.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

TO he Plump. Rosy aud strong
Use JOHN q. BAKER COS Pure Norwegian
Cod LiverOi Insist On Bakers. Sold by druggists.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15

Aunt Samanthy-I would like to take
a ride in those elevated kyars, but,
land salses, ! should climb no suck
pesky ladder as that.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Sure to Fail.

Bilkins- four friend Scribbler seems
70 be always short of funds. II his
sool1s don't sell, why don't you try
him at Office work when you need a
new man?
Booo,er-No use. A man who can't
succeed as novelist hasn't imagina-
ton enough for the real estate bust.
ness.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Easily Enough.

Little Brother-Didn't you and
mamma get to church this morning
awful late?
Little Sister-No, we got there early.
The preacher was jes' sayin' One word
more
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1893-04-15
Merely Local.

Sick Child II wants some more
meat, an potatoes, an bread, and"
Mamma-Dear me! I thought you
were sick.
Sick Child-Ny mouf isn't sick.
The record-union., 1893-11-11
THE OIL, CANTEEN.

Way back in '61. wen the fight he'd first
begun.
1, with many others, listed in the war:
AM with hearts so stancn an true beatin'
meath our coats o. blue,
Never once we faltered ct the cannon's roar.
Whenever orders came III prepare tu fight
again,
We didn't growl nor say we thought hit
mean;
We jes' simply got in line, without losin' eny
time,
An by each soldiers side hung a canteen.
Us weary hearts o. oak used tn sit aroun' an
smoke,
An drink from out our tins tn some OF toast,
An ev'ry one so gay, jes' tu pass the time
away,
Would speak o. her ct hum who he loved
most.
In weather cold or warm, in sunshine or in
storm,
We hev crossed the picket lines 'thout bein'
seen.
An wen back tn camp we'd jog, we'd be sure
tu hev some grOg
Concealed within each rusty oil canteen.
The years hev quickly pass'd, with the pleas
ures all SO fast,
still the entire world will own, thet all due re-
spect is shown
Tu those we love on Decoration DAY.
We are firm in our belief, an solemn in our
grief
Thet's why we see to ev'ry mound o. green
Fer he who slumbers there may hev often
helpd TIL share
The contents o. our batter'd OF canteen.
Now the time is drawin' nigh, when, like
others, we must die
An journey on toward an endin' swag;
So your voices git in trim, am we'll sing a
soldiers hymn,
In praise an honor o. our precious flag
Be thet buntin' solid an worn-be hit tat
tered, rip'd an torn,
Hits Stars an Stripes from view nit never
screens;
Thet's why by hit we've stood, ez all honest
soldiers should,
An meath hit we hev drank from our cam
teen. Blue and Gray.
The record-union., 1893-11-11
noccasins out Of the skin of a

making moccasins out of the skin of
grounding.
The Cherokees vote and are on the
same footing as other citizens of the State.
During the late war their chief was q
strong believer in the Confederate States,
and fine battalion or legion was raised.
This was commanded by Colonel Thomas,
who years later died in an insane asylum,
and it did effective service, being known
as the "Fhomas Legion" Earnest efforts
are being made to educate these Indians.
Those educated are very intelligent. speak
English well, are fond of white people
and do them tavors. Many of the Chero=
KEGS, however, do not speak English at
all, and are as wild in appearance as any
Indians in the far West. There is some
intermarriage with the whites. hunt
ing is, as of old, the iavorlte
pursuit. The smaller kinds OF game
are not ignored. The rifle is the usual
weapon, but the bow and arrow ana the
blowgun are used. Some are very OK
pert with these primitive weapons. The
blowguns are nine or ten feet long ana
are made of kind OF reed, with bore or
diameter Of about half an inch.