Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-07-26
GAY GYPSIES.
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Roaming over hannss,c, U"u"y aua
Camping by ~. crystal waters
n camp of gypsiss, recently located bo.
tween Rothsvillc aud Lltits, along tbe
LititE crock, has becu broken up and tho
caravans formed from II have moved IN
uthorent directions over tho uuuu
Try Their cquipnge has attracted
muoh attention. Ono Of their wagous,
ou'It longer than its companions. was
nlted up much ou the order of large umui.
ous. Curtains enclosed tho windows ON
either side, aud bright draperios attached
under them gave u grand appearance
'o outsiders. Within there was a couch.
sueh as one meets with in "a Pullman sloep.
,nH coach, held up by straps of leather tu
the roof, and three cushioned seats, and
chest of dark redwood having a heavy
BRASS lock to 1t comprised the remand,
uf the hSings. The ceiling of this NINA.
turo palace on wheels was made up of a
painting ot wood scene, the blocks along
the side being tilled in with various wild
lowers and upon the only rest or hanging
smell III tho coach-in a corner curvature
over from the oouch--stood a bust Of
exquisite Parian marble upon the should
ers OF which hung four necklaces, ono
being OF pearl. Three of the slide wind
o"s were double, being an upper aud
lower halt. the lower half comprised of
ground or frosted glass. Whilst tho coach
or wagon was beautiful ia it's makeup To
look upon from the outside the interior
was gorgeous almost to au extreme. more
htting for millionaire than gypsy aud
out representing how the better class of a
peculiar people live.
Tho Home OF the men
-Four OF the wagons were exactly alike.
al ~ lNatI Il. Al.
the train. They were remarkably strong
and woll built, the body resting ON heavy
wheels aud axles. Nothing could be
seen OF the contents Of the first three, but
the fourth bad an entrance from tho rpar
10y steps aud indicated that IL was tho
meh headquarters. Six short stools were
ranged along the side, the tors being
padded out much on tho order OF lounge
head rest. For space of two feet along
the side were other cushions, not quite as
thick as those found IN church pews, the
part resting ON the iloOr OF the wagon be
ing finished of in leather. The floor had
STRIPS OF carpet upon 1t which were not
tackled down. This Was evidently a sleep.
ing room on wheels when beds could not
be made on mother earth, the two chests
and box that were in it evidently being
removed when the room was needed. Two
pieces of firearms, guns much on tho
order Of the old-tashioned carbiue, lay on
top OF one OF the chests, probably the 70
suit OF a recent trade as they were rusty
ani hard looking though the barrel was
bright, showing that they had been used.
a Census OF the Party
There were thirteen men in one caravan
indicating that the gypsies whilst dealers
in superstition took no stock themselves
in the Odd aud thought to be fatal mum
Der OF thirteen. These men were tawny OF
skir, aud slight projecting cheek bOues,
har that was coal black. and like an
Indians, black eyes aud even and white
teeth and were we'll proport oned rs 70
form and build. They were tho typica
gypsy ON the way To their free mountains,
their valleys and woods To love the sun,
the stars and the winds. Whilst no
woman could DO seen there were two
yoang girls who sat on the front seat OF
the first wagon passing through. Both
were dressed IN gay colors aud one wore a
blue cape such as is seen in use by Dunk
ard women. The tallest girl had rings on
three fingers of her left hand and wore a
long watch chain. Both were barcheadcd.
The Leader
The leader OF the party was tall slim
man, look lug to be about thirty five years
of age. He was pa ato from tho caravan
and had companion in the Shape OF
foe st. Bernard dog. lie gave
what few directions there WAS to
give, aud his keen eye never rested
rs the wanderers moved along. When
spoke To- he answered in an easy tone of
voice, but measured carefully every word
said. From what the leader SAID it was
learned that his aamo was Fidero Usbeck,
and his people were part OF the Auravia
tribe GOLD snpkpFa their linuHnvn hal
originally in the Merthyr Tydoil country of
Wales. Most of the tribe or party Of the
Usbecks are now travelling in this state,
having entered from West Virginia last
spring after wintering in the South.