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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25
Prisoners Going to Siberia.

The saddest sight in Russia to trav-
eler is the manner in which the civil
prisoners are treated. 1t is a common
spectacle to see 800 or 400 poor wretches
on their way to Siberia under military
escort; for most of them are chained to-
gether in couples, while the women and
children who have elected to share their
bread-winners' lot have also to submit
to be treated as criminals. Poor clad,
and apparently half-starved, the wonder
is that any of the party should ever sur
vive the dreadful journey. A Russian,
criminal condemned to exile is sent away
with very little ceremony. But when an
officer of the army, or other person of
note, has been sent to Punishment for life.
he is dressed in full uniform and led to
the scaffold in some public place. In the
presence of the crowd he is made to
kneel, while his epaulets and decorations
are torn from his coat, and his sword Is
broken over his head. He is declared
legally dead; his estates are confiscated,
and his wife can consider herself widow
if she so chooses. From the scaffold he
starts on his journey to Siberia. His
wife and children, sisters or mother can
follow or accompany him if they choose,
but on condition that they share his ex-
lie. Mr.. Arnold, in his book entitled
Through Persia by Caravan" relates
how, when passing through Russia, he
saw party of prisoners embarked on
board steamer on the river Volga.
They were positively Gagged amidships,
so that every part of the interior could be
seen, just as in the lion-houses of the
Geological Gardens, with this difference
that in the case of prisoners there was
no overhanging roof to prevent the rain
or sunshine from pouring in upon their
wretchedness. At the back of the cage
there was lair common to all, without
distinction of sex or age. And when all
were secured, including the guiltless
women and children, fights occurred for
the places least exposed to the east wind.
This is asystem which must surely fade
away beneath that public opinion which
is fast becoming too strong for even auto
cratic monarchs to dcspise; for we are
told that the emancipation of the Rus
sian serfs has made vast legal, social
and material improvement in the lower
order of the people; and it is to the peo-
pie that the world will look for that
much needed reform which will enable
Russia, perhaps at no distant day, to take
an honorable place among civilized
nations.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25
ANEcDoTE OF GENERAL JOHN c. BREcK

ANECDOTE OF GENERAL JOHN Z. BRICK
INRIDGE.--A few evenings since some
gentlemen were in conversation upon the
character Of the late General John G..
Breckenridge, and how the Democracy
of Madison county were bound to and
how many of them almost worshipped
him. A lawyer then related an anecdote
going to prove this fact. He said shortly
after the battle of Shiloh a client came
into his office, depositing two bushel-
baskets which had contained some spring
chickens. aud asked the news. Nothing,
l believe" replied the lawyer. why,
haven't we had some late fighting down
about Shilohl" "Yes." "Well, how did
we (rebels) come outf" "The rebels got
the advantage the first day, but the next
day the Yankees were REINFORCED and
whipped the rebels" "That amt the
way we her'n it down our way" swell,
how did you hear it down your way"
"Well, we her'n that they fit two days 10
and two days out, and along late in the
evening of the second day came John c.
Brackenridgs, and be jist asked for the
privilege of the field for fifteen minutes,
and they do say he slew a hundred thou
sand of 'em "-Riehmoad (Ky) Register.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25
The Arabs.

The intensity of the sunshine is repro
duced in the Arab eye; the simeon is a
terrible symbol of those guests of wrath
which desolate the human soul. Luxury
and incidence are their characteristics as
we'll as fiery tempers, and we are at loss
to reconcile one with the other. Our
sky, bright as it is, is not to be compared
with that of the East. After fifty days
of desert travel left it fascinated by the
variety of its scenes. In its solitude it
sembled the ocean, but it is sweet and
refreshing. Providence leaves none of
the desert-places of the earth without
some atoning quality. God has breathed
upon the desert this sweet and cleansing
breath. l could point out many traits Of
resemblance between the sailor and Be-
douin. Both are free and rowing in their
tastes. Among either you will rarely find
coward. l prefer here speaking of the
wandering Arab as type of the race
The Arab dialect, in which the Koran is
written, is still spoken in its pristine
purity, in Egirls, around Mecca. The
Arab is brave, and his sense of honor ir-
reproachable. He is devoted to the
muses.. l have no doubt that Christian
knights first learned their sense of honor
and chivalry among the Saracens at the
time of the Crusades. The law of pro-
lection is held in as much respect among
the Arabs as in the Koran. The pride of
the Arab is his birthright, and dignity in
his natural manner. The Arab is gener-
Gus, and his hospitality is universal; the
guest confers an honor upon his host, and
the name of strangers is sacred.-A 7'rac-
eLer IN the East.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25
How Women Dress in Persia.

A few women were seen. We met one
sitting astride on horseback, as all East
ern women ride. We believe them to be
women because of their costume and size;
but we can see no part Of them, not even
hand or an eye. They are shrouded
from the head to the knees in a cotton or
silk sheet of dark blue or black-the
chudder, it is called, which passes over
the head and is held with the hands
around and about the body. Over the
chudder is tied around the head yard
long veil of white cotton or linen, in
which before the eyes is a piece of open
work about the size of a finger, which is
their only lookout and ventilator. The
veil passes under the chudder at the
chin. Every woman before going out of
doors puts on pair of trousers, gener-
ally of the same stuff aud color of the
chudder, and thus her outdoor seclusion
and disguise are complete. Her husband
could not recognize her in the street. In
this costume Mohammedan women group
their way about the towns of Persia,
their trousers are tightly bound about
the ankles above their colored stockings,
which are invariably of home manufac-
ture; and slippers with no covering for
the heel, complete the unsightly, un-
wholesome apparel of those uncomforta-
BILE victims of the Persian reading Of the
Koran. The indoor costume of Persian
women of the higher class appears in
delicate to the Europeans. The chudder
and trousers are the invariable wal king
costume. Indoors the dress of Persian
lady is more like that of a ballot-girl.
In the anterooms of Persian royalty my
wife was received by princesses thus at
tired, or rather unattired. = AraOld's
"1hrough Persia by Carduan."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

AN Oakland huckster bought a fine
mule at auction on California street last
week. lie paid one hundred and forty
dollars for it and christened it Martin
Luther. After trying three days to put
its harness on from second-story win
dow, the owner resold it yesterday for
fourteen dollars, on long time, and under
the Vie and title of "Sara." 1t was
purchased by the city government, and
will henceforth be used to suppress riots
It is calculated that when backed gently
and firmly into mob, the business end
Of this faithful animal will be equal to
four Calling guns and howitzer.-S. r..
Neacs Letter. ...ua.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

ABSENT things act upon us by means
of tradition. History may be called ordi-
nary tradition; while that of . higher
kind is mythical and nearly related to
imagination; but if we still seek third
kind of meaning in it, it is transformed
to mysticism. 1t also easily assumes
subjective character, SO that We only ap-
propriate that which is sympathetic to
ourselves.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

THERE Is NEW KIND OF CAsABI-
AHcA.-It is a boy that can stay at his
post rs long as there is any use Of his
holding it, that is not afraid of threat nor
the presence of violence, and keeps his
work resolutely in hand so long as there
is work to do. This is what is reported
of August Doudel, the brave little tele-
graph operator who was shut up in the
Pittsburgh railroad Office on Saturday
night. He kept on telegraphing, doing
his duty, without the slightest regard to
the mob surrounding him. They could
not drive him away so long as the con-
Meeting wires responded to his hand.
When at last they fired the building, he
quietly, and with touch of humor, sent
his last message, Fires too hot. Good
night" and got away in time, showing
himself to be as sensible as brave. Obe-
dience to order and discipline were never
more needed than now, and it is noble
thing to die at ones post, if thereby a
trust is kept that saves other lives or
keeps destruction or rapine at bay. But
to hit it as accurately as this boy has
done, to care nothing for the risk of life
SO long as his magnets worked and he
could send intelligent replies over the
wires and then to know when to quit,
makes us confess that the modern Casa
blanca is a great improvement over the
old Philadelphia Ledger.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

THE credit system is one Of the great
est curses to the laboring man. II you
wish to keep out Of debt and live indie
pendent, never run an account ct the
store or grocery.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

THE Nations opinion is that such repu-
dating States as Minnesota and Georgia
are no better than common cheats, and az
such ought to be exposed and disgraced
throughout the civilized world.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

LORD BYRON.-ThOSe who have heard
anything of the personal characteristics
of Lord Byron have heard of his extreme
sensitiveness regarding his personal APP
pearance. The slight defect of one of
his feet was source of lifelong and
painful annoyance. Personal cleanliness,
even to the very minutest particulars, he
regarded as prime necessity. A speck
of dirt on mans finger-nail was, in his
estimation, abominable; at all events, he
would not give his hand to such. 1t is
related of the poet that once upon time
some one informed him that Walter Saw
age Landor intended to introduce him
satirically into a new "Imaginary Con-
versatiOn."
'If he does" said Byron, 81 will GER
tainly call him out; and you can tell
him So"
When Landor heard this, he REPLIED
"Well, had really no intention of
showing up his lordship in 'Coversa-
tion,' but now will. You may tell him
that, though he prides himself upon be-
ing good shot, am better. l will
not kill him, but l will either strike off
his nose or an ear. shall be sure to do
it, too, without harming another feature"
This was told to Byron, and it silenced
him; for, though no man feared death
less, he had horror of mutilation of HE
handsome face, which was more than
mortal.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-10-25

FoRsrvE any, sooner than thyself.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19
THE TWO ANNIES.

Pithy Couoquy at tho Island ssation-A
Couple Of Women from Fighting Alley
No. 1.
Two women were arrested on MARYLAND
avenue, near Four.and.a.haif street southwest,
last night, for being drunk and fighting. Their
names were Annie Wilson and Annie Flood, two
denissns Of that dslectable place known a.
Fighting Alley No. l. On their arrival at the
First precinct station they were introduced to the
station keeper, who asked;
what 10 your manner"
"Annie wilson," was the reply OF prisoner
.How old are you ?"
"0ld as my tongue and q little older than nv
" "En, It did you, say your name wss'"
A. this point the other prisoner, Annie Flood,
"Chseseit, Aunici cheese It. You will hurt my
III DO, III be DID" replied Annie Wilson.
WHATS your name" inquired the station.
keeper OF prisoner No. Q.
Annie Flood" replied the woman. ~ am
ttrm ~. years old, and have never boon in
your Honor's pardon; that bIackguard psiIy
pulled me once before, There Is that dirty
loafer, kellum," she continued; Eve got II in
LOT MIN, the wretch, and III fix him, as sure as
GOD made little apples, II ever he dareI show his
face in Fighting alley No. l."
This ended the dialogue, and the maidsns vsrs
escorted TO tho bed. rooms prov ded by the Board
OF Police Commissioners on the round floor of
the station and 1t being the custom Of thIs hotel
10 lock their guests In their rooms 1t was done
AFTER the key was turned on them hey sot IN a
put 10 those who know them their entreaties
lalled TO excite any unusual emotion.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19

Rubinstein Is to give piano. forte recitals in
London about the end Of April.
Nine. Isabel Mccullough Brignoli sailed
for Europe on Saturday In the Celtic.
Johann Strauss has been invited to give
two concerts In Madrid, but was compelled to dc.
cline.
Miss Annie Louis Cary, fresh from her i u.s.
sian triumphs, arrived in this country last Sat.
urdsy on the Germanlc.
The amateur musical contest, given lately
In Boston, was SO successful that Il has boon do.
termined TO hold another on April4.
Beethoven's Pastorale Symphony has been
given At the Brighton Aquarium with scenic II.
iqstIations by an English artist, Mr.. Julian
Hicks.
Nine. Madeline Schiller, who is as great a
favorite In Boston as she Is hero, has had o com.
plimentary concert given her In that city, which
was great success.
Miss Nelson will appear In San Francisco
next Monday. Her recent engagements in To.
r9nto and montreal were the most successful ever
Carl Rosa continues TO bring out new operas
with bis English company, and delights as much
as ever. He has recently closed q very succ ,fs.
iul season In Liverpool.
Mrs. J. B. Polk, the American prima donna,
who recently made her debut at Malta was the
recipient Of an exceptional honor, the American
nag being raised over the opera. house during tho
performance.
The twentieth anniversary OF the opening of
the Philadelphia Academy of Music was cele.
brated lately, when I'll TroyAtore," the opera
given with the Identical scenery used on that &C.
easion, the same conductor, MAJ Marstzek, and
Two members Of the or glnal cast, Nine. GaEza.
nigs and Signor Brlguoli.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19

has Ieft his tweesers behind him. DR.. Pratt
found eongenial companions In Maud and Percy.
Their occupation was OF cheerful nature, like
his own.
The Doctor learned to love the gentle Maud
and she ardently returned his affection. Three
andria. He found IL beneficial to leave Wash.
iDxton. The American India Rubber Company
sYas pressing @ raos .I and Ss.D 70
contrary to his established rules Of liying-he
took up his abode In Alexandria, and startei a
city. The trusting MAUD vent With Ri@. nios.
andria is SO quiet, like graveyard, that she be.
came attached to the ancient burgh Maud kept
street. between Henry and Fsyetto. The Doctor
was a iicted with dropsy, and Maud nursod him
i became evident that he was va dying Percy and
Dr. Coltman were called In.
coLrNAN
s seedy gentleman, who, though possessed Of
abundant genius, never had the tact to succeed
In life. He buttons his threadbare coat over his
muses. over the bad luck that has ever followed
Pratrs. removal 10 Alexandria he has conducted
teeth in a manner that gave general satisfaction.
be present at the death bed and witness her griet
There were naturally inquiries made about the
sHs sna
hearty, 1t was decided best to have the ceremony
performed, In the meantime Percy Locked over
entire suit. The Rev. DR.. spfisg Of "d a race
church, Alexandria, performed
THE xARRIAoR
ceremony. The bride sat by the bod and held
The Of ne.dy to the
there was any signs OF his dying before the cere.
W.. TH Wnsn Raw
would take Maud for bis welded wife the dentist
Fssey leaned and gave him tho
stomach with bis elbow. There was q gasp, and
the dying man srticulatcd something, which was
recorded as an Affirmative answer. In this way
Percy helped along tho ceremony wonderfully.
The marriage certificate vas made out IN the
subscribed to by Rev. Or Sprigy. Maud said she
was never married to Percy, and her name was
Low, not Brown. After the clergyman departed
should formally transfer his effects to the blush
ing bride.
DEAF LAWYER
vas brought into the house Percy assisted the
dentist to speak in the same effective manner rs
pered to him; he told what was said to Coitman.
C0ltman, being unable to make the lawyer hear,
lawyer wrote them down on piece OF paper and
the Instrument. when finished, stood as the last
fects upon his wife Maud.
THE DEATH.
In two hours after tho marriage ceremony the
dentist died. Msud's grief was short. Percy,
Goldman and Maud signed a co.partnershlp
agreement by which they were to enter conformity
upon the Enjoyment Of the doctors personal
estate. The next morninK-friday morn1ny-the
remains OF the dentist were buried In the Union
cemetery OF Alexandria. The same day Percy
appeared on the streets In dropsical vest and
pair 81 pants, which we're recognized q, the prop.
burial aroused suspicious that there had been
foul play somewhere. Detective Voss OF this
city, Investigated the case Saturday, and his
verdict was that Pratt had died . natural death.
Maud and Percy, and their partner Coltman arc
in possession Of the effects Maud Ia In widows
weeds This ends the story OF her romantic mar.
rage.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19
FOUNDRY CHURCH.
President Hayes and his Family At Worship.
Sermon BIZ Roy. IL. Parton n.a,u.

hoHoeht hayes and his Family At worship
Sermon By Rey. b. Peyton Brown.
Ihere was very large congregation at the
foundry church yesterday morning. The fact
mat tho President and his family attend this
church Of course attracts great many strangers,
The President and Mrs. Hayes with their son,
Mr.. Webb Hayes, and Miss Plat, occupied
the pew set apart for their accom- mediation. The
boats III the Foundry church are all free, and the
public and strangers are always welcome; but a.
the President and his family have indicated their
wish to worship there, pew 10 designated which
they will always md reserved for their use
Mr.. Brown preached q most excellent sermon
from Corinthians, i:3o.34: "But OF him are We in
Christ Jesus, who OF God 10 made unto ui wis
dom, and Righteousness, and sanctihoation, and
redemption; that according as 1t 10 written, He
that glorieth, let him glory In the Lord" He re.
marked that contrarlety Of opinion in respect to
the character OF Christ at an early day intro
duced controversy into the Church, and the mil.
osophers Of that day engcndered strife by their
bossting. The thome Of his discourse was, 'Sal.
walton Is Of grace by God through Jesus Christ, y
God does not save men BY an exercise OF prerogs-
tive, setting aside law and Justice, but by Jesus
Christ, who suffered the Just for the unjust. The
doctrines OF the text were we'll sustained In the
argument OF Mr.. Brown, and he fortified his
statements by extensive Scriptural quotations
He was listened TO with great attention by the
large audience, which Allied the church TO It's ut.
most capacity.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19
MAUD AND PERCY.

The Rollicking Life Of Two Rssurroch onlsts
--Maud's Romantic Marriage In Alexandria
81 Which Percy Assists ~ best Fnend-Her
Love Dies Two Hours After the Wedding.
Percy and Maud Brown are public charac-
tiers. For many months theyfollowed tho cheer.
ful pursuit Of resurreotionists under the SUPER
vision Of the ghoul DR.. Christian. They did an er.
sellent business and supplied many OF tho West.
ern colleges with "stitfs.p This was three years
ago. At that time It is estimated that tho West.
ern trains took away from the city more dead
than live ones. Widows and orphans wept over
empty graves while Hoosler medical students
ing dissgreeable remarks about them. Ono day
In November, 1874 . policeman met q carriage
e ia MsSS. Percy, spade, and nanbsr
This led to an investigation. which resulted In
bringing the cheerful and profitable pursuits OF
me, the three resnrrectionists to an end Since then
Christain has kept away from the city. He was
arrested about year ago on an old lndictment
headquarters. Maud and Percy have ia an
humble and quiet life IN this city. year or so
s S9 b herG So kicked Young lawyer out q ONCE
notice They are hne couple, and were SUP.
posed to be man and wife, Maud is about dfty.
seven years old, scrawny and cadsvsrous, Percy
g about the same age, cadaverous and seraWnyy
He has Q sallow complexion and a hay.seei
beard Thete was something wild AMI uncouth
DocToR PRATT DENTIST.
Several months ago they fell In with DR. Pratt
In the tumble-down two-story- and -a-half build
ing on the northeast corner OF Seventh and ID
streets was the once Of Or. A. Pratt. Two
wooden seth, grown yellow from exposure hang
ing from wires, and y tin sign that creAks In the
wind, announce 10 the public that Or. A. Pratt
would be pleased to pull their teeth. One Of the
old windows, bent out Of shape by the weight Of
the building, was used to let light down into the
throat OF the victims or toothache, while DR.,
Pratt stuck his thnmb Into their mouth and
his pincers with his other hand, 10.
CURED which was the refractory molar. But Dr.
Pratt will pull no more teeth, for he is dead and
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-03-19
CITY BREVITIES.

Gen. Eppa Hunton has purchased the resi-
dence OF Col. J. S. MOsby, In warrenton, Va, for
The miners of Cumberland have agreed to
work at 10 cents per ton wages, and the strike is
ended.
The city will soon be invaded by clans.
Ihe Iestaurant.keepers are Frightening up their
ehowder signs.
A few blue birds have appeared In the parks
o. the city, They come without baggage, and
don't intend to stay.
Skipping ropes have made their appearance,
and business men In hurry have TO take the
middle Of the street.
The cold snap hrs driven the tramps to the
police stations and night lodging house. Tho
registers kept at thes, Institutions wero full last
night.
The Goddess of Liberty on the Capitol will
not be gilded this season. A movement is on
loot TO send to Worth for complete outlt for the