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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16
Have Not Striven Ia Vain.

A sort of spring inventory has just
been taken by the women of the Society
of Political Study. These are the WON
en- of advanced ideas. They have
been working long lifetime to OBJ
tain certain rights and privileges here
tofore enjoyed exclusively by man.
1t has been painful struggle of the
weak against the strong 1t has cost
many sigh and many tear, but as
the women of the Society of Political
Study locked over the stock of conces
sions Won at recent meeting they felt
that they had not striven in vain
New York Telegram,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

FOR the sake of fun, mischief IS done" A
vast amount of mischief IS done, too, because
people neglect to keep their blood pure. This
mischief, fortunately, may be unGone by the
faithful use of Hoods Sarsaparlla.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Non-irritat
ing-AdUt,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

Here is way to improve the eye
brows and eyelashes Use mixture of
cocoanut oil and vaseline; but if it
makes the eyes Jingle and smart, dis
pense with the vaselin and use plain
cocoannt oil. This should be alternated
with a tonic of quinine and spirits of
any kind and applied with tiny brush
sold for that purpose, The growth will
be slow, but patience Will be rewarded
in the end.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

awag farer" In BANGOR Commercial.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

"There are cures without number
remarked a woman Of lar 6vpeIieut
''rest cures, water cures rnhhing cur, .
etc, but the simplest and what con
slider the best Of al cures Is the ar
cure
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

Ten dollars yard is the modest price
asked for the beautiful transparent fab
ric intended for use on evening dress.
The background is Of black net wherein
the design of a spider wCO is cunningly
embroidered in gold and silvery threads.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

Women who wish to be a little ahead
of "les autres' are wearing fish net
veilings and have abandoned those with
silk or chenille dots. The fish nets are
now made to be as becoming as the
spotted wells and are certainly less in
furious to the eyes, they are also cooler.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-08-16

The queen of Italy is devoted to mu-
sic and WAS recently terribly mortified
because her sex debarred her from heil
ing the oratorio written by cardinHl.
no women being admitted 10 me chapel
in which it was performed,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
Not Very FIattering.

Last winter delegation Of Indians
from far western state, on tour Of
inspection through the interior depart
!ncnt. visited the land office, where
they We're introduced to the clerk who
had especial charge Of their section Of
the country, bumptious little individ-
ual with big head. This official pro-
ceeded to overpower the red men with
his Importance. Grasp.ng each one OF
them cordially by the hand, be patted
them patronizingly on their backs
and then delivered long speech. ex-
planning in detail the work Of the Of
fee, their interest in 1t, laying particu-
lar stress on the fact that he was the
motive power Of it all. AS soon as
their entertainer paused for breath the
visiting Indians began to grunt and
talk among themselves.
what are they saying" asked the
cgotistical clerk, expecting to hear
high praise Of himself. Tell me what
they are saying"
II cannot tell YOU" replied the inter
prefer. 1T was not for you to hear"
But the little man insisted, and with
great reluctance the interpreter finally
yielded. They said" he translated,
Little man, big head, heap talk, say
nothing, much fool. "-Washington Let
ter in New York Tribune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
A ChnnSe ALL Around.

There goes a party that will be
heard from" said Smith. pointing to a
young man who was going down the
street He has managed to keep his
head in love and financial matters, and
they are the Two great tests.
Two months ago be was a young
man with al the world before him and
with no prospects ahead OF him except
determination TO fight life's battles.
"IIe was in love with a young lady
living in this city, but his financial con-
d!tion prevented him from declaring
his passion; besides he was not sure
that the young lady in question cared
for him.
"But by one Of those curious turns Of
the wheel Of fortune an old aunt, that
he had never seen, died and left him q
large sum of money Without delay he
called upon the young lady and asked
her TO marry him. saying nothing
about the fortune that had been left
him He met with point blank re-
fusal
Two days later the girl heard Of
his unexpected windfall and wrote him
a note saying. 1 have changed my
mind
His answer was just as short. 1t
said
so have l. Detroit Free Press
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
Alexandria @azsttf.
TUESDAY EVENING. OCT "a 1895
1n.1er,.IndInn Attack.

The late Charles Osborn, the New
York broker. and General Custer were
intimate friends. and Osborn annually
visited the general al his camp on the
plains. During one OF the Indian cam
paigns he invited Osborn and q party
OF friends out 10 Kansas and. after Civ
ing them g buffalo hunt arranged
novel experience in the way OF an In
dian scare AS Osborn was lying in
his tent one night firing was heard at
the outposts and the rapid riding OF
pickets. Boots and saddles" was the
order in the disturbed atmosphere OF
the night, and Custer appeared 10 Os-
born loaded with rifle, TWO reyolyers,
saber and scalping knife.
Charles" he said in his quick. nery-
Gus way. you must defend yourself.
Sitting Bull and Flea-In- YourBoots,
with W'iggle-Tail-Jim and Scalp-Lock-
Skowheban. are on Us in force. did
not want &c alarm you before, but the
safety of my command is my first du-
". Things look serious. II we don't
meet again, God bless you"
The broker fell on his knees. Gus
ter be cried, only get me out OF this.
III carry 100000 shares Of Western
Union for you into the firm TO get me
home. Only save me!'
But Custer was gone, and the camp,
by shrewd arrangement, burst into q
blaze, and shots, oaths and warwhoops
were intern!xed until suddenly q
painted object doomed on Osborn's
sight. and something was flung Into his
face-a human scalp. He dropped TO
the ground. said the Lords Prayer
backward and sideways until the noise
died away and there was exposed
lighted supper table with this explana-
ton on a transparency:
"Osborn's treat"-Chicago Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
RAILROADS
.Sout bern Railway.
Schedule in effect { c,ober Is, 1883

Schedule in effect October ID, 1883.
S:23 4. M.-Daily-Local for Danville,
Charlotte and way stations. Connects at
Manassas tor strasburg and HarTisonburg
and Stsunton daily except Sunday, and ct
Lynchburg with the Norfolk and Western
daily. and with c. & o. 3. B. for Natural
Bridge daily, and Lexington. daily except
Sunday. Also connects at Cal7erton for
Warrentor.
1875 A. M.-DaiIy-THE UNITED
STATES FAST MAIL. Pullman sleepeH,
New YORK and Washington to Jackson.
Vile; uniting 8, Salisbury with Sleeper
for Asheville and Hot Springs, \. c.;
Knoxville Chattanooga, aHd Memphis,
Tenn, and ct Charlotte With .leeper
for Augusta Sleeper New YORK to New
Orleans, uniting az Charlotte with Sleeper
:cr itisnts and Birmingham. Solid tain
Washington 10 New Orleans without change,
Dining Car service Sunset Personally Con-
Quoted Tourists Excursion. Sleeper on this
train every Tuesday and Friday 10 San Fran.
cisco, without change.
1923 P. M.-Locai for Front Royal, stras.
burg. ard Esrisonburg, daily. except Sun
z:52 P. M-J,ocsl for Charlottesville daily,
connecting at Cslverton for Warrenton AID
Fauqnier White Sulphur Springs.
$40 P. A-DaiIy-NEW YORK AND
FLORIDA EXPRESS. carries Pullman buf.
fat sleeping CARS New YORK and Washington
10 Tampa vie Savannah and Jacksonville. AID
10 Augusta, via Columbia with connection FOL
Aiken, {. c. Through cosch % Jacksonville
! CHATTANOOGA LIMITED VIA LYNCH.
BURG with sleepera New YORK and Wash
ngton TO Memphis ard New Orleans through
Bristol Through coach to Mems his. Cafe
PaIor and Observation Csr between Rsdford
Va. and Alfalfa, Ala, serving all meals.
Hosp. MI lIy-WLSHrNGIOH AND
SOUTHWESTERN ETIBULE LIMITED
composed OF Pullman Ve:tibuled sleepers
Dining Cars and Dey Coaches. Sleepers Ne"
York to Nashville. Tenn, via AsheVi!le
Knoxville ana Chattanooga; New YorE
TO New Orleans, via Atlanta and Mont
gomery. Pullman Library and bservation
Car between New York, Washington and 81
| lanta. vestibuled Day Coach Washington
20 Atlanta, Southern galway Dining Cal
Greensboro to Montgomery.
TRAINS ON WASHING TON AND OHIO
DIVISION leave Alexandria 9:07 q. N.
daily. 4:40 p N. daily. except Sunday
and 6:33 p. IN. Sundays only for Round Hill
4:40 p. II. daily, except Sunday for Leesburg
and 6:33 m. daily, for Herndon. Return
ing. arrive at Alexandria SGT 6 N. daily,
and S:32 p. N. Sunday only, and 2:31 p. U
daily, except Sunday, from Bound Hill
S:27 a. N. daily, except Sunday from Lees
burg.
Through trains from the South arrive 6,
Alexandria Gil m 7:20 NJ, lbs p. NJ
and $40 p N daily, Harrisonburg, 1885 am
daily. except Sunday, and S:45 p. N daily
and 500 g. m dsiIy from Charlottesville.
For detailed schedule figures, tickon, Pull.
man reservation. etc., spply TO A. c. MOSS,
ticket agent, Alexandria, Va.
FRANK S. CANNON,
Ord Vice President & Gen. Manager.
J. N. CULP, Traffic Manager.
". a. TURK, General Passenger Agent.
L. s. BLOWN, General Agent, Washing
ton, D. c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
snndy,s Explanation.

A Draw son Of Scotia accepted an In
vitation to spend fortnight with q
friend in London. whose quarters were
in the dense purlicus Of Clerkenwell.
On joining his host at breakfast the
morning after his arrival the following
colloquy took place, much to the an
noyance of the mistress Of the house:
Host-Wcll, Sandy, old man, how did
you sleep?
Sandy-Awcel, mon, to say truth, IA
so vara wcel.
Host-I am sorry to
Sandy Gnterrupting) All. dinnl
fash yessclf. mon vas better Il
than the neas. for icy never close
a blessed cc the whole night"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
RAILROADS.
NAsHEGToE, ALEXASDpTI -
w MOUNT VERNON 24ILWIT
In EEec, May /, 1885.
FOB ELEEHe1os

FOE W45ESGTOS.
Leave Alexandra, corner King ana Pr,
streeu, also stops at King and Wa:s;rss..::aA'
AID King and Payne Erreets. Vet Vlf
at 5 So. 6 %. 6 So, 7 20 leru,e:. -:
[eIpressj, Z So. s 20 iezp.e..l : a. 10
press, 9 90, 8 80, 10 o. 10 35 :, e e.
II ~ a N. (expreasj, II -. 90 -
(eIpressl, l ~ teIpressl, . 90. . "a W,
express, 3 40, 4 Is. 36 expres. ~ y,
5 81 (e1press), -. s 05 'erp.e.. = ~ ~
Z 90. Z Is te1preszj, S Is. 9I5. I6l 5..
II Is p. n. A-l
Leave Alexandra for -Four Nile Pr o.,.
az IL 55 p. u and - 35 a. II ~
sundays-7 90, s Is, 90. 9 - f09o
II 10 6. n, 2 90 noon, ! 2 3G D y:
3 90, 3 as, I go. 515, 8 90. = %
8 Is. 9 Is, 10 Is AID II I5pu ~
Lave Alexandra io- Fo1s n !. zsD mi,
a. IL 80 p II. 10y
FOB ALEXANDRIA.
Leave Washington, f-on ne a,,.
DAYS. 80, Z OK, : 81 eE3..s "eek
IS. SO, IS. 10 GO, II g. w.
N. u 05 express, u 20 100 ~
press, rs. , 90 express -. ~
press, 8 %, SO express Is s~-..s 54'
so, 05, 5 20 express > 30 : n.
press, 8 80, 06. I 30, : 90, 9 20 100.
Il 20 and II So D. u. ~
Leave -Four Me Pun to- L,er.r5... : ea
6 OF, s 81 and % &. II
sundays-7 IS, 8 CO, IS. 1870 rf5
a. ~, - 90 noon, II - 80
3 90, 3 10, 80, 515. 500
I 80, SIS, 8 90 10 90 = 70 an i
p. N
Leave -Four Nile Ran .or 4.e-sl.r.. 90
q. II.
FOB MOUNT vEzSoS.
Leave Alezandria tor Noun; yerlla. aees
days, at OF, 30, 10 80 Il51
u 30, 1 IS. = IS, 3 81, -
8 81 p. n.
sundays-7 OF 8 50 a. L.. 1875 30
35, ! Is and 8 81 p L.
Leave Mount Vernon. week day. az 90
8 IA. II Il &. H., - ~. IS. ~ Sos
4 10, D O5 express > 30, : - ALL IO.0
P. %.
sundaya-7 20. 10 20 q. n. 49, s55
5 90 s 20 AND 10 20 n
Leave Alexandra for Kos. ~. week d.7:
So, 8 co, 10 90. II OK 8. n. 05.aG0
3 40, ! SO, 5 45, CO. : 90 an: : i5yn
suLdays-All trains f7om - :. n 10
- ~ t4s' .-S.N-4 80 .--ah- L-.Cls tlLLcfs
tion 81 Arlington junction.
Leave 2osslyD for Alexsldria. week isys
s 80 9 81, 10 50 and i i E H.. j.
81, 4 p, 5 30, Is -, OF. Sc and ; 8
p. N.
sundays Connection made 3: Arlington
Junction with a. Trains arriving in A.ezsu.
dris from 9 80 g. N. 10 9 80 2. n. inclusive.
Bagesge checked and carried On the fol.
lowing trains for Washington .fom Aezsn.
dria, week days, 5 30 and 10 35a. N. -
and % p N.
Sundays ID &. N. and s 90 n.
From Washington for AlezaIdsis. week
days, 6 80 ard 9 % q. n, %. 3 50 sui
7 O6 p. u.
sundsys-9 co a. N. sid 3 - p. II.
Parcels carried on al trains
Freight carried daily. morning aud even.
ing, in each direction. No treigh; accepted
unless delivered at the station q: lea:. 30
minutes before the departure o. ;he :.eiga.
rains.
G. E. ABBOT, J. CoLvlN.
President Superintendent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24

Some time ago a well known an
popular Congregational minister RI
ccived a basket of champagne from one
Of his worldly and wealthy parishioll-
ers. a few days later the minister's
little son was called up in his geog-
raphy class to answer the teachers
question, Where is Lake ChamplainY'
Il don't know where it is" said the
small boy. but I've had some Of tho
water, and it is real nice" Boston
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
A GOOD RUBBER

supply. zuoh as we are showing in our com.
plete and superior line If everything in rub.
Der goods. for both medicinal and toilet pur
poses you seldom gee. Atomizers, SyriIges,
Water Bags. &c, in all sizes and styles OF the
best manufacture ard in the atest up to date
improved deaitn,. that are durable and eff
cient for intended purposes.
E. S. LEADBEATER & SONS,
Established 1892 Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24

President King, Farmers Bank, Brooklyn
Mich has used DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers
in his family for years Says they are the
best. These famous little pills cure coustipa.
ton. billiousness and all liver and bowel
troubles. Edgar Warfeld. ir.. corner King and
Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
Leave Washington Leave Alexandria.

n. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
u 80 q. m.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS STEAM
EB WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at 90 q. m, and Alexandra at 90
a. M, for landings as far as Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at same hours for
st. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
C. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24

Old fashions in dress may be revived,
but no old .fashioned medicine can re.
nlace Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all
Druggista.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24

STEAMERS.
WASHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (LIMITED.1
Bound Trip, 10 Cents.
In effect on and after MONDAY, September
10 1898
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24

yE7 I. joHNsoE d Co.
@RoLssALE eRot ERe.
iENG2AI C3IaiL32i0cS Z zRCHANTs,
ano Gesiers in
all KINDS OF LIQUORS.
HAve or hand Gir,on', Xxx, Xxx, xxx
md pure Old Rye Old Cabinet and Monogram
Whistles; algo Bakers and Thompson's Pure
Bye Whiskies, to which they invite tie atten.
.ion of tho trade.
Orders from the country for mercantile
ihsn receive prompt attention.
Consignment6 OF Flour, Grain and Country
Produce solicited, for which they guarantees
the highest market pricea apo prompt returns.
Il. Z. corner Cameron and Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-10-24
TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.


HELLO HELLO
We wish TO call your attention to the
ALEXANDRA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES.
Instant communication by any subscriber
with any other is furnished any moment, day
or night.
Each is heard in hi. own recognized voice,
and business is transacted with the utmost
saving OF time.
Communication is also had with Washing.
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and
many other points. thus annihilsting distance
and time.
The expense Is but fex cents day and Ii
many cases very much less than the service
performed is worth to the subscribers.
More than forty Classes OF business are to De
found among our subscribers.
II your name is not enrolled consult your
own interest by subscribing at once. Call on
the manager or send hir2 word By postal OF
telephone, and he viii Gil on you.
WYTHE WHITE Manager
HUNT CHIPLEY,
District Supt., Richmond, Va
agricultural Supplies.
Herbert Bryant, 2 b Wattles,
Brick Manufactures
Ale1sndris Brick Company
Books and Stationery.
wv French.
Beer and Groceries.
O'Sullivan 6 Co.
Breuertes
Porners
Banks
Burke q .rbert. First National BanA
Citizens National Bank.
Butchers.
Hellral b Brothers, NJ schuler.
Courts
Comfy Court CORPORATION Court
Commission Aerchans
Fisher Brothers. " A Johnson & Co.
] T &; G BeckhaM, F S Harper,
], Z. Lswler { ca. Harlow Brothers.
= Lindsey {; co Chas King & Son.
J Broders. {; Fl Robinson & SOM
Thomas Perry.
Dentists
]. II. Bitter
Druggists
W F Creighton & Co, Ell Allen,
C G Lennon, E S Leadbeate, Soma.
John 81 Janney. Northwest Pharmacy
c VI Lennon, Richard Gibson.
Dry Goods
Isaac Eichberg. D Bendbeim &, Sons
Dririn9 Parks:
Alexandra Driving Park.
Express Companies.
Adams Express Co.
Feed and Grain Dealers.
T F Burroughs, J Broders,
] B Watkins, Ballenger & Bro.
Florists.
l. Loose.
Fo,mdries
Curtin s. Butts.
Glass and C.:na,ra,e.
EJbfiller & Co.
GroceTs.
G Vim Ramsay, Fisher Brothers,
OSullvan & Co Harlow Bros.
Ahern & Co, F Harper,
\ Lindsey & Co. II F Robertson,
w A Johnson & Co ] Broders,
Norton EntTisle.
Grocers aud Liquor Dealers.
T F Burroughs, WA Jol nson & q,
Harlow Brothers. ]. Broders.
Ahern & Co.
Hotels.
Fleischmann Hotel.
Exchange and Ballard, II. P. Helwig, Prop.
RdrdpGre.
ia. Carlin & Sonl
infrmariss.
Alexandra l..c-"nary.
Ice Dealer,
VIM NJ Reardon.
Junk Dealers.
Dreifus & Co.
Lumber Merchants.
J E smoot & Co, JH D Smoot
Aitcheeon & Bro.
Lawyers.
James z Cation, &C Carlin,
J z III Norton, F L Smith,
8 g Brent, Z Kemper,
Marbury & Armstrong
Livery sta5les
Patterroh & Brother, B L Myers & Co.
Lime Plaster and Cement.
GeoH Robinson & Son, " A Smoot & Co.
] HID Smoot, Jas z Smoot & Co.
Merchandise Brokers.
Vim Fowle Brookes & Co,
4 D Brockei: & Co.
MT. Vernon on tie Potomac.
Il Il Dodge. Supl.
Municipal Offices.
City Treasurer, Police Headquarters
The Market
Manufacturers Of Soda and Mineral Rater,
James McCnen.
Mackinists
w Moore J & Il Aitchesor
Killers.
T Burroughs.
Newspapers.
Alezardris Gazette. Alexandria Tin
Evening Star Bureau. E. Knigh
Notions, Furnishing Goods, dc.
Mrs. Bernheimer, King street
r. n
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WAKEFIELD & HALLS COIN AND
w BUNION PLASTER will speedily re.
move all Corna and Bunions, and relieve all
soreness of the parts affected. Price &c. For
sale only by WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Cor Prince and Fairfax SITS.
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CofTe.s Freshly Roasted st SIC
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IELLO! HELLO
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We wish 70 call your attention to the
ALEXANDRIA TELEPHONE EXCHANGE
AND IT'S ADVANTAGES
The Dickinson press., 1899-11-04
The Clio Club MEETING

The Clos held their annual business
meeting at the home of the president,
Mrs. billiard, Thursday afternoon. The
club membership roll is o full and in
cludes the following: Mesdames Hill
lard, McCloy, Scofeld, Ayers, Currie,
Wiley, Crawford, Perkins, H. A. Davis,
and c. G. Simpson, active members,
Mesdames McGillivray, Kinney and
Stickney honorary members.
Mrs. billiard was unanimously re-elect-
ed president, Mrs. Crawford vice-presi-
dent and Mrs. Scoield reelected secre-
tary-treasurer. Mrs. Wiley was select
ed to lead the study of the first book,
History of Russia, and Mrs. Ayers, APP
pointed critic for November.
The president had prepared a pleasant
surprise in the shape of dainty refresh
pents which were served at the close of
the business session.
The Clio club will meet with Mrs. c
H. Wiley Thursday afternoon Nov. 9, 90
Programme
Roll call, quotations from Browning
2 Lesson-"History of Russia. Chap
tiers l, II, III.
3 "Rdssia's Palatial Capital" Mrs
billiard
4 Paper upon Peter the Great, Mrs
| Sco6eld.
$ Reading 1.-THE Vesper Bells" Mrs
H. A. Davis.
6"Russia as 1t Is" Mrs. Ayers.
Mrs. Wiley Leader.
The Dickinson press., 1899-11-04
where,s Your Dend spot.

Most people have doubted their eyes
when at some conjuring performance
they have seen a man run needles and
pins through both cheeks, evincing no
pain as he does SO. In reality every per-
son has hundreds Of senseless specks of
skin all over his body through which he
could run pins, or even cut them out,
without feeling any pain. If some one
else were to do so when he was blind
folded, he would not be even ware Of
the fact. Physicians call them dead
spots, and the reason that n man can
sew his cheeks up while another could
not is simply because the former hap
pens to have many hundreds of these
spots in one place.
These dead spots are caused by the
minute nerves which convey every SEN
sation to the brain being either absent
in these particular places or dead and
senseless. But should any one Of our
readers allow himself to be blindfolded,
and then get one of his friends to prod
him very gently with a clean needle,
say all on one arm, out of every hun
bred pricks he will feel only about go
or 70 at the most.
In the other cases the needle will
have touched dead spots.-Cincinnati
| ENQUIRER.
The Dickinson press., 1899-11-04

Glad He Lost His Job.

There is q certain editor in New York
with whom the power of the daily press
is such a hobby that he raised the sal
ary Of a subeditor who suggested a
''Sunday special Oh Famous Gradu-
ates of the Reporters Room" and at
once assigned his best dressed reporter
to interview leading authors along this
line. 1t happened that Mark Twain was
in New York, and the editor counted
on him as a striking example of the lit
erary value Of newspaper training. The
reporter was ordered not to spare space
for the interview. Yet when the article
appeared Mr.. Clemens name was con-
spicuously absent. 1t was this way:
MI. Clemens received the reporter
with his customary urbanity, though
he shrugged his shoulders when he
learned what paper the young man rep
resented. As usual, MI Clemens was a
most elusive man to pin down to an in
terview, but at last the reporter gath
cred his wits and asked the question
which he meant should point his article.
"Mr. Twain" he asked, ''to what
one thing most Of all do you wv your
marvellous success in literature?" He
had counted on ''my newspaper train
ing'' was the answer.
The famous humorist half shut his
eyes, thought a few moments in silence
and then said decisively, "To the fact
that when I was young and very ambi-
tious I lost my job"
"May I ask what was your job, Mr..
Twain?" exclaimed the puzzled re-
porter.
"Certainly, sir, certainly replied
Mr.. Clemens, with great suavity, 81
was a reporter. - Saturday Evening
Post.