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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-10-07
WASHINGTON CARDS.
W. b. MOSES
FURNITURE WAKEROOMS,
ssAVENUE HOUSE,
Corner Of Seventh st., 8 Pennsylvania Avenue,
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
The ONLY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KIND IN THE
COUNTRY

THE ONLY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KIND IN THE
COUNTRY
Containing NE largest assortment Of Office and
Household Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, Shades,
&c., &c., to be found in any establishment in the
United States having . large number Of Rooms
Carpeted and fttod up with complete srits Of
Parler and Chamber Furniture Of every grade
and description. Also has constantly on hand,
during the seasons. full and complete assort-
ment Of Cosoa and Straw Msttings of every quail
ity, Children's Carriages, Mosquito Canopies, SC.
Has just made great reductions in price Of Car
pets, Oicloths. Mattings, Cottage Chamber Suits,
Wardrobes, Extension Dining Tables. Dining
Chairs, Rockers, and all other Cane-seat Chairs,
Mattresses and Bedding of all kinds, &c., SC.
asafs CALL. AND EXAMINE! ~ r. =
And be convinced that large establishment can
and does sell at as low, and lower, figures than
smaller ones. This fact is acknowledged daily
by persons who pass through my warerooms,
(where every article is marked in plain figures
for cash, and compare my prices with those OF
other dealers: and the fact that am under heavy
expenses, and employ force of assistants, does
not indicate that must charge high prices, Jas
the general impression isl but that my large
stock and increasing business require it. ~
/ Esss ela Da w. B MOSES, ~ u
iii "Avenue House," 1854
7th ST. and Pennsylvania avenue ss-os
april S-6m Y Il ~ Washington, D. c..
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GREAT RUSH AT HIRSH & LOEB'S
.sVARIETY STORE.''
THE PEOPLES CHEAP STORE

THE PEOPLES CHEAP STORE
WE have just received, and have now on Ex-
w hibition,the largest and most attractive
Stock of Goods ever brought to this Market which
we will sell cheaper than they can be bought any
where else in this section of the country. If you
don't believe it, come and be convinoed-we will
give you '.procf strong as Holy writ." We will
not attempt to enumerate all the articles we have,
as everybody knows what you can't find belonging
in our line at Hirsh s. Loeb's Store is not worth
looking for, but we beg leave to say that besides
our usual great variety, we received nice lot OF
Cloaks and Shawls, large assortment of Wooden
Goods consisting of Hoods, Breakfast Shawls, Nu-
bias, Sacks for children and great many other
things; Jewelry, Cutlery, Plated Spoons and
Forks, Hats, Gents Furnishing Goods, Ladies and
Gents Gloves, Dress Trimmings and Buttons,
Musical Instruments, Umbrellas, Toys, Dolls, and
in fact, everything used for s'comfort, convent
ence and amusement
Give US call, look around, examine and buy.
HIRSH & LOEB,
firm of G. H. g. CO.,
oct 23-f Staunton, Va
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THn New YORK DRY GooDs TRADE
The New York Enpress, of Monday even
ing, thus speaks Of the dry goods trade:
The dry goods trade to-day is dull and fe-
verish. There is a fall on some of the lead
ing qualities of bleached muslins. To day 3
prices for New York Mills are Is cents, VAN
suttas, 224 cents, Bartletts, AZ Is cents,
Sunnyside, 13a133 cents. Still there is not
any change in the prices of the balance Of
the different lines, and buyers do not seem to
take hold Of goods with any more yigor than
they did last week. It is evident that the
buyers have tho best Of the market, and that
manufacturers, as well as importers, will have
to still further modify their figures before
there will be really good and healthy fall
trade. In the meantime, we notice that silks,
particularly the lower grades Of plain blacks,
are advancing and scarce in the market,
while the higher grades of those goods are
very firm. Linens also very firm, and at an
advance Of fully ten per cent on the finer
grades of these goods. French dress fab
RIGS, and also those of British make, have
not ruled SO study in figures for the last ten
days. They are held at quite a decline from
the opening prices of the season. Still i'm
portsrs claim there will be a reaction in pri-
ces.
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INSURE YOUR LIFE
IN THE
PIEDMONT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 81, ooo, 600.
Office at Covington, Allegheny Co., Va,
r. M IIPSCOMB Agent.

It insures on Mutual, Cash, Non FORGETTING plans
Rateslow, terms liberal, and policies within reach
of the poorest.
Agents wanted everywhere to make active can
vass for business, to whom liberal compensation
will be made.
sar Do not delay insuring your life. DEATH
may have marked you for his NEXT VICTIM, and
leave those dependent upon you to suffering and
want. [april 9 If
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sTAUNpoN CARDS.

T ARGE STOCK OF =
IL Spring and Summer Goods,
Just received by
*. WITH e Brother.
Granite Front,
STA U TON, vi GINIA,
one of the
LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED
Stock Of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO THIS MARKET.
These goods have been bought when they were
at the Lorest Figures, and ssU Ae sold accordingly
We have the latest styles of Ladies Dress Goods,
of all colors and grades such as
Colosed Alpaca Chene Mohair Poplins, Gran
deems, Mozambeques, Lenoe, Barages, Organdies
and Lawns, black and fancy dress Silks, Trim
mings and Buttons in great variety. 5000 yds.
of calico frem 10 cents to 16s. Parasols and I'm
brellas at all prices.
Our stock of Cloths, Casimeres, Satinets,
COttOnadeS and Linen is complete, from rs cts
up to $500 yard
Boots and Shoes in great variety, ard at all
prices, including some Of the best city made shoes
for ladies and children. sa
A laIge lot of gentlemen and children's fur,
wool and straw Hats, at all prices.
We also keep good assortment of Floor and
Table Oil-cloth, Mating, Paper and Linen Wind
ow Curtains, with fixtures complete.
A large lot of Wall Paper Of all kinds.
All we ask is an examination of our stock and
we feel sure we can please both as to quality and
price neg Don't forget the place, II. gta.ll
| aea m y I. WITT s BRO,
april 22-tf Granite Front, Staunton, Va
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MANAGEMENT OF INFANoY.-Dr. J. H.
Getchell, in work under this title, says
"Health is not mere matter of chance, but
the reward of an intelligent and persevering
prudence, and with a system Of management
founded on knowledge of the physical and
mental nature of the infant alone, can success
be expected. 1t is absolutely necessary for
the parent to possess this knowledge, not only
that she may assist nature, but that she may
not intefere with the natural processes, there
BY thwarting and opposing nature at every step
Of her progress" In few concluding re-
marks, under the head Of Moral Management
Of Infancy" we find this sound advice s'As
the child grows older, systematic instruction
from books is required, and in large MAORI
ty Of cases this is commenced far too early.
The child's body should have time to develop
itself before we overtask the mind, and if this
be allowed, far greater results will be attained
in the way Of education, and the child saved
from broken constitution and a premature
grave"
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Tvhe Orange, AIexanaria and

q Nssntsss;sS AsiskIEOHU.
Passenger Trains on this road are running once
Daily between Washington and Lynchburg, con-
Meeting at Gordonsville with the Virginia Central
Railroad to Richmond, Staunton Covington, Sos
at Lynchburg for West and Northwest.
Leave Washington at so, A. NJ and arrive at
Lynchburg at 4. 45, ?. NJ. i's'2
Leave Lynchburg at 900, A. NJ and arrive at
Alexandria at 5'45, P. NJ, and Washington at 6.
80, ?. NJ, connecting with the 700 p. NJ, train
to New York and the West
Passengers for Manassas leave Alexandria
daily Sunday excepted) at 7.0O AN. and arrive
at Mt. Jackson, the present Western terminus,
at 2l5, P. NJ, Eastward, leave Mt Jackson At
us, A. NJ and arrive at Alexandria, without
change of cars, at 5.45, P. NJ.
FREIGHT TRAINS, run daily, North and
South, in the All Rail- Fast Freight Line, between
New York, Alexandria, Lynchburg and the South
west. ]. n. BROADUS,
may 27-1y Genaral Ticket Agent.
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TaHILLIPS & CAREERS
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE, OFFICE,

StNst71tO71,. V97'ga21t0.
We represent the Mutual Life of New York,
with cash assets of upwards of $25, 900.
The Security Fire Insurance Company of New
York, capital of $1,000,000 iga Is
The Putnam Fire Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, capital 100000
The United States Fire Insurance Company of
Baltimore capital $250000.
We offer our services, free of charge, to the
public to make surveys, write out careful descrip
lions of property and applications of persons
wanting to insure in any company in Virginia or
any other State, and will secure a safe Policy to
cover all insurable hazards. Rates as low as in
any other company. Office opposite Young &
Kinney's Drug store. april 22-6m
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OUR CONGREGATIONS.

Prom out each yesterday of life
All have some precious store to keep;
Some little store of golden worth,
Some treasure rescued from the deep
Of those gone hours are yet the waves
Of time have closed their quiet graves.
Thrice dark Of I'LL dark days that one
Which leaves no brightness from its hours,
No nightingale to sing at eve,
No after fragrance from its flowers,
No holy dew distilled from Heaven,
To consccrate it fresh from even.
Blest art thou, heart that yearnest Through
The tears that dim thine eyes be yain)
To call back something from the past
Some yesterday to life again,
The gladdest summer of our years
We consecrate by autumn tears. .ei
Each consecrates some precious part,
Some secret store of hidden, worth
We garner each our harvest sheayes;
Our golden memories of earth,
Against the winter time of need,
That we may after come and feed
And when the yesterday of life
Shall all be numbered, still deem
Each one shall have its store to keep,
His fadeless relic of earths dream;
Some shadows sefened by Gods light,
Some star that made his journey bright.
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Carriages, Carriages.-Always on hand
~ Of my own make large assortment OF
frst-class Carriages which will be sold at reason
able rates. All work sold warranted. Always
on hand second tend Buggies, Rockaways, &C.,
SC. Repairing promptly attended to.
ROBT. H. GRAHAM,
Repository 374, D St., between & 9-Shop
All, 8 St., near D., Washington, D. C..
sept lily
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OPRING GOODS!
~ LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!

OPRING GOODS!
~ LOOK TO YOUR INTEREST!
GREAT BARGAINS!
Piper, Drake s Co., have received, and will
continue to receive every few days, additions to
their already fine stock of Goods and as 'sthey
think they have the incest trade in toscn' they are
compelled to keep yfrst-class goods as they have
always done, and can and will sell them at fair
prices.
They will also keep what merchants call sssec-
onds'' which are, in some instances, pretty fair
goods but can, as a general thing, be sold for
less than first class goods COST
They do not propose to sell seasona6le goods at
cost, FOR if they did their friends would not be-
lieve them, but they do promise to sell as loo as
any other house, for the same class of goods.
They have just received splendid lot of
49, Bleached and Brown Cottons,
which they can sell very reasonable.
They have also just received a splendid lot of
Cotton Yarns, which they selling at lower
rates than since the war, for CASH.
Staunton, feb 26-tf
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u MISCELLANEOUS.
N OSA LIS.
PAW THE GREAT
Blood Purifier.

Cures ala
SCROFULA IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS,
Consumption: in its earlier stages, Enlargement
and liberation Of the Glands, JOINTS Bones,
Kidneys, Uterus, Chronic Rheumatism,
Eruptions of the Skin Chronic Sore
~ Eyes, &C., sc.
g Y p Fl I l. 7 8,
~ IN ALL FORMS.
Disc Asses OF NO NJ N,
Loss of appetite, Sick Headache, Liner Compliant,
IL, Pain an the Back, Imprudcnce in Life, Gravel,
GENERAL BAD HEALTH,
and all diseases of the 1
BLOOD, LIVER, KIDNEYS 4 BLADDER
ssea ). IT is a Perfect Renovator.
MAY ROSADALIS eradicates every kind of
humor and bad faint, and restores the entire sys-
tenn to q healthy condition.
BsA. IT IS PaRFECTLY HARMLESS, never produ-
cling the slightest injury.
HsA. It is not secret Quack Remedy. The
articles of which it is made are published around
each bottle.
Recommended by the Medical
Faculty and many ThOus-
ands of our best
Citizens.
neas For Testimonials of remarkable cures, see
"Rosadalis Almanac' for this year.
Prepared only by
DIR. J. ]. LAWRENCE s CO.,
pa Baltimore Street,
BALTIMORE, MD.
For sale by Druggists everywhere.
l. July 16-1y
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WIN. MILLER & CO., So South Eutaw ST.,
w Camden Station, WHOLESALE GRO
CEBS and General Commission Merchants. The
style the old firm of VIM. Miller SO s. Gay street,
has has been changed to VIM. MILLER s. CO.,
and ehave removed to our present locality, where
we have a splendid Warehouse, convenient and
commodious, with railroad trackin front. Our
facilities all that could be desired and, poss-
essing as we do thorough knowledge Of the Balti-
more Produce and Grocery Markets, we fatter our
selves that we give satisfaction to any one who
will give us trial.
Grain Bags furnished and liberal advances made
on consignments
References given in any section of the South.
Orders for goods, bags, market reports, descrip-
tive circulars. any information may be address
ed either to the House in Baltimore, or to the
undersigned, at Staunton,
sept2-tf HENRY EDISON, JR.
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INSURANCE, &C.
DiedmOnt Life insurance Con
nanV of Virgipia

DiedmOnt Life insurance Com
pany of Virginia.
This is Home Institution, safely and thorough
ly organized and prepared to issue policies on all
the popular tables of the best Life Insurance
Companies in this country or Europe. 1t COM
mends itself especially to Virginia, its agents
are always in reach Audience risk Of forfeit
ing Policies for non-payment-no restrictions in
travel-p policies non forfeiting and uncontestible
after 8 years. Expenses are less than those of
other companies; Rates lower; Terms are as
LIBERAL being either all cash or half of loan pre-
MUM, and the success exceeds that of any other
company in its start.
PHILLIPS 4 BERKELEY
General agents for the Valley and West Va,
Office at Valley Virginian, Staunton, Va
June 17-6m
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The coiored United States troops at Colds
bero, North Carolina, attempted to mob two
colorcd Democratic speakers last Friday night,
but we're prevented by white citizens. Later
disturbance took place between the soldiers
and citizen negroes, resulting in one being
wounded in each party. The citizens of the
town are reported to be in constant state of
excitement, and there is a general feeling of
insecurity.
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The Fishietto of Turin has some good car
features on the present political crisis in
Europe, of which the following are the most
prominent The first represents Europe as a
decrepit old woman on crutches, weighed
down by debts, provocations, ornaments, I'M
certainty, new arms, fortress supplies, expen-
ses, &C., lettering over ground sown with
bayonets and other warlikc implements. All
the Powers of Europe press forward to offer
her the branch of peace, France and Prussia
foremost. Europe will accept your pres
ents with pleasure when [ can see the path
clear of these warlike obstacles. and when my
heavy burdens is removed.
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< HousE FURNISHING s..
- ae
SAMUEL CHILD & CO.,
20 No. Charles st., Baltimore, Md.
PLATED TEA KNIVES,
with Pearl and Ivory Handles, in cases.
PLATED, PEARL AND IVORY HANDLE
NUT PICKS, in case.
IVORY TABLE AND DESSERT KNIVES,
in dozens.
PLATED Butter Dishes.
81 e.: e. f, s;:.. !. set. to match.
JAPANNED TEA TRAYS AND WATERS,
in sets or singly.
BLOCK TIN COFFEE URNs,
BLOCK TIN CHATTING DISHES.
Plated Nut Cracks
some very beautiful, in cases.
PLATED CASTORS-5, 6 and Z Bottles.
sc Breakfast Casters g and 4 Bottles.
Syrup Pitchers.
Fruit Bowls and Dishes.
FRENCH CHINA
Dinner and Tea Sets.
PLAIN WHITE CHINA
Dinner and Tea Sets.
BLUE INDIA CHINA Dinner Sets.
INDIA CHINA Punch Bowls, Vases, &c
FRENCH, Ditto.
Chamber Sets,
French and English China
We also offer
Some New and Beautiful Patterns of
ENGLISH, FRENCH AND AMERICAN
TABLE GLASSWARE.
WHISKEY, BRANDY AND WINE DECANTERS
Singly and in Sets.
Bowls, Dishes, Celery Stands, &c.
BY- Our entire Stock has been purchased
for CASH from first hands in Europe anG
America, opened New within the last three
months, and will be sold al fair and moderate
profits.
FAMILY HARDWARE,
WOODEN WARE,
and Manufacturers of
Plain Tin and Japaned Ware of the best
quality for family use.
may 13-6m s.fs
Vim. Knabe q Co.,
w Manufacturers of First Premium, Golt
Medal, Grand, Square and Upright
PIANOS, Baltimore,
These instruments having been before the pub
lie for the past thirty years, have, upon their
cellence alone, attained npurchased pre-eminenc
that pronounces them uneaqualled. Their TONI
combines great power. richness, sweetness, an6
fine singing quality, we'll as great purity of in
tonation and harmoniousness throughout the en-
tire SCALE Their TOUCH is plant and elastic
and is entirely free from the stiffness found in Sc
many pianos, which causes the performer to s.
easily tire. In WORKMANSHIP they cannot b,
excelled. Their action is constructed with car.
and attention to every parttherein that character
yes the finest mechanism. None but the best sea
soned material is used in their manufacture anG
they will accept the hard usages of the concer
room with that of the parlor upon an equality
unaffected in their melody; in fact they are con
structed SHOT for year-but toreper.'' All on,
Square Pianos have our new Grand Scale and A.
giraffe Treble. f. -e, sis.sss BIZ.
N. B. Prof. E. L. IDE, sole Agent for Angus
ia county, is by special arrangement enabled to
furnish the above celebrated instruments, at low.
est Factory prices. He has also an assortmen,
Of second hand Pianos, and Parlor Organs, from
the best Factories. Rooms at Piedmont Insurance
Office, opposite DR.. Young's Drug Store, Staun.
ton, Va ~
march 11-1v
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~ C. YEAKLE.
W. Watch-Ma
n " d JE VEL b r..
Dealer in Rich Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silver
and Plated Ware, Fancy Articles, &c.
480 Penn. Avenue, between Sd and Al streets.
WASHINGTON, D. C.
b6F Chronometers, Fine Watches and Jewelry
repaired in the most scientific manner.
June 24-tf
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MATCH THE THIEF-Nliss Hatethebaby's
~ immaculate poodle, abducted by most
fellinous and hard-hearted wretch. Liberal re-
ward and lots of new JEWELRY. The finest as
sortment of good and cheap Jewelry, can be be
found at G. Hirsh &Co.' 8 old stand. We receive
new patterns every week and have always the Ia
test thing out. For articles we recommend we
will give written guarantees and if the prove
different the money will be refunded. We just
received besides our nice stock of Gold Jewelry,
beautiful stock Of Coral, very cheap Call and
see them at the great Bazaar.
april 29-tf g. HIRSH & co.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

We are now selling and have constant de-
mand for Turning, Grazing, Timber and Mineral
Lands of all descriptions, Mills, &c., and we in
vite parties having such property for SALE especi-
ally in the county of Augusta, and the Valley of
Virginia, to put the same in our hands, believing
that possess superior advantages from our
central location, and thorough knowledge of the
country, and our extensive business relations for
securing purchasers.
We make no charge for advertising or showing
property, but when we find purchaser for it we
charge commission of five per cent, to be paid
out of the first payment made by the purchaser.
nov 20-tf
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ANDREW B. CoYLE, W. LENox Towers.
Late with Philip & Solomons)
HOYLE & TOWERS,
~ BOOKSELLERS, S7ATTONERS,
ENGRA VERS & PRINTERS,
S14 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, d. @.
Receive all the new publications as soon as is
sued. e a5
Special attention given to country orders.
Catalogues and Price Lists mailed upon appli-
cation.
Fine French and English Stationery, stamped
with initial monogram or crest, to order, and
mailed free Of postage. Send for samples and
prices.
A large assortment of counting house and mer-
camille stationery always on hand.
We are special ageets for J. n Gembrede, the
celebrated Engraver and Stationer, New York,
who keeps us supplied with the latest styles Of
Wedding cards and Wedding stationery, and our
aeilities for this branch of the business are I'M
equaled by those Of any house south Of New York
Prices and samples mailed upon application.
april l-ly
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TOhn A. Baker.
= General Commission Merchant,
For the Sale of COUNTRY PRODUCE, and
Manufacturer of and Dealer in Agricultural I'm
plements, Seeds and Fertilizers. Nos. SO and 80
La. Ave. between 9th & 10th Sts., WASHING
TON D. C. Refers to
Kelley, ESQ.,, Messrs. Sam'l Bacon & Co., Messrs.
Jackson Brother s. Co., Messrs. NJ. W. Gait s. Bro.
dec Ally
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An Extraordinary Diet.

An Algiers correspondent writes the fol-
lowing account of wonderful exhibition:
'Our party to witness the exhibition con-
sisted Of some twenty Englishmen, and among
them few ladies'. After long walk through
the old town Of Algiers, we were shown into
Moorish house, in the quadrangle of which,
open to the sky, were number of Arabs
seated ON the floor in the centre singing, as is
their nature, most monotonous chant, to the
accompaniment Of big drum. In balcony
above, and looking down into the court, were
the Moorish women, most Of them entirely
yelled, with the exception Of their lustrous
black eyes, which flashed into unusual brill
liancy in the light of the numerous fambeaux
with which the court was Illuminated. The
effect was remarkable and not easily to be for
gotten.
1.-THE faces Of the Arabs, some of them
magnificent looking men, are excited by the
music, the lights, the delicately carved mar
BE pilasters supporting the gallery, and over
all the studded blue sky, forming an impress
sive contrast to the noise and tumult beneath,
made an extraordinary picture, which no can
vass could accurately convey to the mind.
Presently, with howl like wild beast, a
man rushed forward, and standing over pot
of incense, commenced to sway his body in
unison with the music. Gradually, to all APP
pearance, becoming more excited, he at last
rushes at one Of his companions, and Selling
about half window pane of glass from him,
proceeded to eat it with great relish, crushing
i beneath his teeth, and evidently swallowing
the whole. Then another rushed forward,
gesticulating furiously, and insisted on swal-
lowing a dozen good sized pebbles.
But perhaps the most extraordinary per-
Torrance was that of man who held for
nearly minute between his teeth bar of
red hot iron, SO hot that one felt its heat at a
considerable distance He afterwards cooled
his mouth by eating some prickly cactus,
which, as 1t grows out into pins and needles
Of approved pattern, must be delicious food.
Another Arab, after allowing a scorpion to
! hang by its tail to his head and face, ate it
distinctly and positively, and appeared in no
way the worse. The sting may probably
have been extracted. I examined for myself
the stones, glass and scorpions, and there is
no doubt in my mind that they were all actu-
ally swallowed, as 1 was within foot or two
of the performers"