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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-01
,rOrd's of Wisdom.


@@sz, tie wroug Of
Orc. hand eslaila. :--i1.. ss->
he otlIer.
xau,ap is seldom merciful to man
rho is timid.
Life is too short for its PosseSS'' " "'''-
ong faces.
| F'rhe way TO forget our "i''A'''
mem gtr osi mercies.
Consistency is afout as scarce IN 'h'
| yorld rs in dog kennel
Won read OF but one wise man. .b;n', anu ",'
a. ~ ~ J,neyy vae-that he knew nothihe'
| A. soh.,itc covers q multitude OF SINS De-
e,ra raS CaG Gl,i- 90 does pblite9ess before men.
Isis strange how often We thlnk .SOss gn,att tl,at
of the gifts we have anu "A8n i''
, Providence has denied
9 Pat saws that if men coula o,nS +he;r
s their own funeral sermons ana reau ,;r;nr Sr
h own headstones, there woulu 10 A'
st in the world with them at all.
/ Kind looks, kind words, kind aces, aa,ndary sn
a. ar,,, band-shakes-these are seeoluaiss
81 ,,,a.rs If grace whom men are IN tro'''7'
Z 9rn e ithtinc thas5 unseen oattleS'
by kessamber that you grow Older every
d day; ifs,e1l have bad haolts, tney -"
81 older too; and the older both gro" tose'H'i
Is the harder they are to separate.
The malice Of the weakest is not to De
ga despised We should remember that "encih
la supplies the want Of strength, and that Jhe
he lion may perish by the puacture OF ths asp
It, AS our intellectual food makes our minds
er what they are. coarse or refined, barbara
OIL or cultured, disciplined Igild and rietous,
i, so our spiritual com21 hship makes our
ut. sDirits what they 80
u-
er- A HA1RSNsINe EPIsoDE.-A young
aI e man wa/eshured into the parlor where sat
o19 s.Sos Shs osi o sg ss1es ne soapl sspfis 6a,
.l.!tnot 0fsaminG of his presence. He tiptoed
ier his approach, and slyly seizing struggling
The hair which >eoyIy nestled in its blonde
the beauty on the scruh of her rounded neck
ter gently twitched it and waited for the sud
~ den start and maiderly blush, pleaset
:, surprise. But not start, not surprise
80 4 e,ssSs, -. \ Fg,- 81 toward. hipsA -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-01

1[e his prec, S, and'carry out his ds
me. You Aa great deal too youngsd
receive visitors New Years Day. lile
Verena and ErIngarde, Yop are to &
pack to boardingchool to-moirow."
"But!" cried lexia, in diipfay, "ios
,lidays do not dire until Wtnesday.
That is very ue,' said II. Ardell'
mpressing her Tin lips to aTnere sliti
onsequently, 70 can see no far yoa
e abriged yoursMn period q ofecreatiod
your uugovernssle will.
lexia, forgettinf all about Y sixteais.
Is, and the long dresses, bufsInto LOUD
ing.
"a: a. :,
,e would thitk,o tartly sp m d,
rde, "that you were cl \ Of ter
Nd Of coulse, it is all ft fe~ owl
p u wv
own fiddles icksp irrev t1y il,
ID Alexla, IS she fed II
ut in foods Of undigniiij 70
ASbers are certein to \as
I'D so Judgel6
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-01-01

!. She had no more
Ito boarding school.
l, Scarlett could
he next day when
Alexia out to
th cards attach
said Mrs. Ar
a't help being a
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23


Over thirty years ago the Chapman fam.
lily, well known on the Pacific coast, had a
floating theatre on the Mississippi river.
Uncle George Chapman and wife were
fond Of relating stories OF their experience
in their floating playhouse. Mrs. Chap
man often asserted that the happiest days
OF her lie were spent in the floating thea
ire. Among other things she related that
on one occasion, while the play OF Hamlet
was IN progress, an actor playing the
part OF PolOnius, who was waiting his
cue TO 90 upon :he stage, made use OF his
spare moments in angling. He had just
got famous bite when he was called TO
the stage. upon which he ran, holding
his line behind him in his hand. Pre-
sently that part was reached in which
Hamlet says. "Methnks 1t is like wea-
sell" lit is backed like a weasel" re-
plies Polonius. "Or like a whalc?" ques-
tons Hamlet. every much like whale
returns PolOnius. As he pronounced these
words the actor felt that he had hooked his
game. and, suddenly giving his whole at
tenton to his line, he hauled upon the
stage, before the eyes OF the astonished all-
dence, famous catfish. all alive and kick
ing. The fish brought down the house,
and also Hamlet, to whom the landing OF
the semblance OF Il whale was an incident
most unexpected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
Judgment an Favor OF a Bishop.
An Ingenious Jewcl.Robbcry.
From The London Times.

| .sOf all the tricks, devices, subterfuges.
sharp lodges. or receptions saw" said a
! jeweller TO a reporter. "was one by which
n sharp fellow stole from me three pairs OF
diamond earrings. He evidently knew
when | was not in the shop. He
came in one day and said to one OF my
clerks, is Mr.. johnson in.' NO. was
the reply. Il am sorry for that he said ;
Il wish TO buy pair OF diamond earrings
for nv wife, This was repeated on four
or five successive DAYS. The last time he
said he would not wait to see me. but would
| look at some earrings. The clerk showed
! him an assortment. and he finally Sc
lected three pairs, valued at Goo, and said {:
Il guess | will let my wife select from
these. She will be at my Office in an hour,
and | want you to tell Mr.. johnson to
bring these around himself. as he Is ac-
quainted with my wife, An right, sir, |
WILL replied the clerk. by the way
said the fellow, II YOU will permit me. |
will write note to Mr.. Johnson Ger
tainly.' said the clerk, rs he showed him TO
a desk and pointed out where he could get
paper and envelopes. He sat down, wrote
short note, folded it, and put IT in an en-
velope, and directed ii to me. Then he went
back to the counter and said to the clerk,
Il think you had better put the three
pairs of earrings in here, So that Mr..
Johnson will be sure to bring the right
Ones very WE'LL said the clerk, who
handed out three pairs OF earrings. The
fellow dropped them in the envelope be-
fore the clerks eyes, and wls apparently
about to seal the envelope when he said
suddenly. 'Ob, | guess you may put in
that other pair pointing to pair which
the clerk had laid on the SHELF behind him.
The clerk turned and got the other pair
and handed them to the fellow, who drop
ped them apparently into the same envel-
! Ope, scaled them up, handed them over,
and said Let Mr.. johnson bring the four
pairs to my office as soon as he comes
back giving the address OF wel-knOwn
firm in the vicinity. Then he left. and the
clerk laid the envelope on one side until |
returned. or course we found but one
pair OF diamond earrings in the envelope,
which was the last pair dropped in. The
other three pairs were paste, about the
same size. The fellow had taken two Of
my envelopes, and into one he hid placed
the three bogus pairs. When the clerk
turned to get the fourth pair the fellow
had put the genuine into his pocket and
substituted the others. We never saw him
afterwards, but heard that he had prac-
ticed the same game in other places
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
Turning the White Dog.
A sAcRIPICiAL CEREMONY BY THE ONoNDAGC
INDIANS.


A Syracuse (N. " telegram OF the 2lst
saws The ceremony Of burning the white
dog was observed by the Indians on the
Onondago Reservation to-day. The In
dians were all dressed In bright colors, and
the chiefs and braves were adorned with
feathers and ribbons. The dog to be
burned is first hanged till 1t Is dead by Il
delegation Of sagamorcs appointed by the
chiefs and warriors OF the tribe in coun-
ell. This is done i'm secret. The carcase
OF the animal Is then daubed with
spots OF red paint signifying sacri-
flee OF blood. Blue and red ribbons are
tied about the animal, and the legs are ias-
tened together with long band OF blue
ribbon. The dog was laid beside a stove.
while the squaws set up bowling, and
the chiefs and braves uttered incantations
in low monotone. Chief Webster made
the sacrificlal address. lie wore silver
crown, and asked that The sins OF the Six
Nations be forgiven. A short chant by the
Indians followed, when the dog was placed
I'm the stove, together with baskets OF to-
bacco and herbs. The Indians then de-
parted TO their homes.
Tomorrow forenoon dancing ana FEAST
ing viii be INDUCED In, and on Wednes-
dav the New-Year's ceremonies, which last
three days, will end In a grand fantastic
pow-wow, consisting OF dancing and feast
inc
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
The Tickef.OrLeave System.
IT nnInn I offGr

81 don't believe in the ticket-of-leaye
SYSTEM" said detective to me recently at
Scotland Yard. IT'S all very well for
Door devils who want to retrieve on first
sentence, but il an old hand Is given five
years don't see why it should he reduced
TO three years and nine months. i know
that that fact is an inducement for good
conduct, but prison governors will tell
YOU that no man behaves himself so well in
gaol rs the man who has been there before,
and no prisoner works with greater
will than the twice-conyicted. You
often see In newspaper reports that the
accused, when previous charges have been
proved against him. declares that the po-
lice have hunted him down. That Is not
true. A policeman dare not peach upon
a ticket-ot-leave man. II the latter gain 4
situation by false character, it is no part
Of the duty OF the police TO inform his en-
ployers, unless it Is supposed that the man
intends clearing out so soon rs he can get
a haul. But, rs the authorities arc held in
measure responsible, they have tO
exercise their discretion in making
confidential communications. Most peo-
ple are terribly shy OF hiring i
convict, and give poor fellow the sack
when they find out that he is one. The
class who really hunt down the discharged
prisoner is composed OF his pals and assocl-
ates. Only the other day man who had
done time came TO me and said he bad col
a situation, but should be compelled To
give it up because one Of his friends
had sponged on him until all his money
was gone, when he threatened to BRING
about an exposure. Another man met ms
in the archway yesterday. and. with tear:
in his eyes, told rae similar story. lent
him shilling to get breakfast. and the
next time | meet him perhaps will be in
the House of Detention, to which all detec-
tIves regularly go to scan the features Of
persons under remand"
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,,,e,or,eua Mt Mnuritius.

IParis dispatch u the isohuoh o'Hi'
Twilight phenomena OF a similar charac.
ter TO the appearances lately so preVaien.
in Europe were, according to letters !us'
received, observed in the Island OF Mauri-
titus. This Is especially remarkable, as IN
that island, situated 200 above the EQUATOR.
night, as a rule, follows the day WITHOUT
any noticeable transition. On several eve
nlnes OF October, however, there was IA
splendid glow IN the west quite nall an
hour after sunset, and when night had larry
set In tins glow soon extended over .ne
whole sky. being reflected on the clouds
and covering the island with a purple tint.
The sea Is described as apparently on nre'
the vessels and their masts loohirs olaun,
and standing out In bold reiei. rue sa,ne
phenomenon was observed oe'ore s"ni'so'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
Swimming the snow.
now THE COLORADO M0UHTIANEERs DART LIKE
SWALLOWS DOWN THE SLOPES.

Letter in the Chicago fnter-O ceaD.I
The Norwegian shoe, or skee runner, II
mostly ased here. although few prefer the
Canadian, or web shoe, for long Journeys
over CLASSY snow or when going up steep
mountain. Every one here has a pair OF
these ungainly shoes-men, women. and
children. A little fellow not three years
OF age has dainty little pair. and can
Use them, TOO. When the bell rings for
school children can be seen In every dlrec-
ton gliding over the glistening snow on
their way to school. 1t Is favorite amnse-
ment with the young people to go coasting
down hill. Often two will get on one pair
OF shoes, the gentleman guides the little
craft, and away they go, sometimes oil
right, but as often into deep snOw-drift,
when they do not seem to mind, but, like
little children, climb the hill and try it
over again.
Those working mines far up in the
mountains could not get along without
these useful shoes. They would be held
prisoners rs securely by these walls and
banks OF snow as II in some prison cell,
enclosed with walls OF stone. Those who
have mastered the art OF snow-shoeing can
20 very fast on them and find 1t much
easier TO 90 over these mountains In the
winter than In the summer time. There
is Norwegian here who IL willing TO
wager that he can 20 fifty miles across the
country in day OF ten hours, but that is
much faster than the majority Of skee-run-
ncrs can do. They will come across the
great continental divide. going far above
timber line, and travel twenty-five miles IN
q winters day.
1t is thrilling and picturesque scene to
see the sturdy miners returning from their
work. When at the top OF high noun
tain back Of the town they give loud
shout. and, with pole swinging IN the air,
away they come like lightning over the
CLASSY snow.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
Changes I'm Niagara's Name.

TNhgafa FAILS NVu''O''I
The name Niagara has passed through
many photographed changes In the last
two hundred years. In 1857 IL was written
Oniagoragh. In 1CSG Governor Dongan ar-
peared uncertain about II, ana spelled 1t
Ohniagero, Onyagara, and Onyagro. The
French, In 1858 to 1909, wrote II Mag
uro, Onyagare, Opyagra, and oneygra.
Philip Livingston wrote, 10 1870 to
1880, Octjagara, Jagera, and Yagerah,
and Schuyler and Livingston, Commits.
sioners OF Indian Affairs. wrote IN 1920
OnIagerac. OchIagara, &c. In 1721 1t was
written Onjagora, Cnlagara. and acct.
dentally, probably, Niagara, m a.
present. Lieutenant Lindsay wrote II
Niagara In 1851. So did Captain De Lau'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
From the Nashville Americana
Why Dibrcll Voted for Randall.

The following letter from General q. q.
Dibrell, member OF Congress from the
Third Tennessee district, to one OF his con-
stituents, will interest not only the people
OF that district, but is calculated to attract
attention everywhere for the straighffor-
ward. honest simplicity with which the
writer's views on questions now most gen.
orally discussed by Democrats are stated.
II may be said OF General Dibrell that he
writes rs he fought. There is no foolish
ness about him. His position is so
plain and open that the least intelligent
NAV see where he stands. 1t would do
well if this letter could be read all over the
State bv Democrats, who, in the hurry and
confusion with which the tariff question
has been precpiiated into the discussion OF
national politics. are uncertain which way
to turn:
House or REPRESENTATIVES, L. $,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. Is, 1888.
Colonel 4. VI. Shook:
Dear Sir,-Yours OF the 18th instant is
received. You say You were agreeably
surprised ut my vote for Mr.. Randall for
Speaker. | always study the situation in
all such matters, and east my vote FOR what
| think il for the best interests OF the coun-
try and OF the Democratic party, believing
that whatever is best for the Democratic
party is best for the country.
did not vote for Mr.. Randall because Of
his tariff views, although regard him rs a
very safe tariff man. He says we should
collect no more revenue than is necessary
to run the Government. lie doubts the
constitutionaity OF any law enacted simply
TO enrich one class Of citizens ut the eX-
pense of another. So do !. He is in favor
OF the total abolition OF all internal taxes.
So am |. lie wants to collect all our revc-
nue. by tariff duties, giving incidental pro-
lection when necessary. So do l.
Mr.. Carlisle is opposed to abo)ishing the
internal.revenue laws; but his address on
assuming the chair was all that could have
been expected from prudent, cautious
statesman. HIS placing Mr.. Randall at The
head OF the Committee on Appropriations
virtually makes the latter the leader OF the
House. and goes to prove there Is no I'M
friendly feeling between them. and that
both will work in harmony for the success
OF the Democratic party.
This should be the aim OF all good DEM
ocrats. II we cannot get our peculiar views
adopted, let lis all work together and take
the next best thing we can get. 10 DE
successful in politics we must lay aside sci.
fishness and not look to our own personal
or pecuniary benefits.
I knew Mr.. Carlisle was going to be
elected. but that did not deter me from
voting for Mr.. Randall. 1t was not per-
sonal feeling made me do it, but Mr. Kan
dalps sterling qualities rs statesman,
shown always when the south has been
assaiIed. He has always had the nerve to
do what he believed was right. ana l Ie-
GREETED his defeat, though | have nothing
against Mr.. Carlisle. Yours truly,
G.. G.. DIBRELL.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23

rick O'DonnelI. A resolution was passed
thanking the Americans for their assistance
and Victor Hugo for bis advocacy OF the
cause Of Ireland.
Not . Plot 20 Murder the Prince Of
wales.
LONDON, january 3D. Five packages OF
explosives which were Thought to contain
dynamite, and which were found In tun-
mel near Euston station, on the railway over
which special train was to pass contain
Ing the Prince OF Wales on Tuesday last,
proved not to have contained dynamite,
but much less dangerous explosive. The
material could not possibly have caused
any damage, and was believed to have been
accidentally dropped from some passing
train. At one time II was thought that
plot 10 murder the Prince had been acct
dentally frustrated.
Judgment IN Favor OF Bishop.
LONDON, January 22.-The Court Of
Queens Bench has rendered judgment
IN favor OF the Bishop OF Manchester. The
latter had refused TO induct ritualist
clergyman into the living at a" Miles Plat
ting" and suit was brought to compel
the Bishop to do so. o
RumOrs Of u Strike OF the Paris PO-
lice.
PARIS, January 22.-It is rumored that
the police force of this city intend to strike
because they are displeased with the con-
ditions OF the scheme for connecting GER
tain branches OF the police service with
the Ministry Of the Interior
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
IIonors TO the Memory OF Patrick
O'DOnnell.
(By cable to The Dispatch.

DUBLIN, january 22.-An lmmense con-
course of peasantry assembled to-day at
Derrybeg. County Donegal, the birthplace
of Patrick O'Donnell. the slayer Of James
Carey. and assisted in the celebration OF
mass for the repose OF the soul Of O'Donnell.
After mass a mock funeral was held and 4
coffin was placed in the O,Donnell burying
plot. the people kneeling In PRAYER around
the grave. Wreathes OF immortelles were
placed on the coffin, upon which was the
inscription, Sacred to the Memory OF
Patrick O'Donnell. Executed Mt London,
18th OF December, 1885,"
Tbiry-Gve pounds was subscribed TO-
ward iund 10 erect monument to Pat
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23

TOY tcItgfapH 70 tHe IIspaIcH'T
WILKEsBARRE, Pa, January 9.-The
Hartford breaker Of the Lehigh and Wilkes
barre Coal Company, under lease TO the
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Com
pany, was burned this morning, together
WIN many cOal.cars. Loss, 100000. The
IRE throws 600 men out OF employment. II
was caused by the upsetting of a stove.
'Ihe breaker was old, but was one OF the
largest IN the region, and was the chief
source OF employment in Ashleyborough.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23

cey (son Of Governor De Lancey). who was
an officer Ia the English army that cap
tured Fort Niagara from the French in
1860. These pioneers may, however. be
excused In view OF the iact--as viii be
attested by postmasters--tha some letter.
writers Of to-day seem quite ~ undecided
about the photography Of this worldwide
familiar name.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
4 Vicious Character Disposed or.

lNptcin tcicRf7Iin 70 the Disf,htcHj
LYsCIIBrRG, January q. Charles Tardy,
Il respectable farmer OF Campbell county
near Lynchburg, shot and mortally wound.
"a negro named sawney Early yesterday,
Early was frespassing on Tardy's land and
stealing timber. When ordered Off he flew
into passion and attempted to cleave Tar
dy with an axe; whereupon the latter, in
s..eli-deience, drew pistol and shot Early
Three times, with the result stated. Early,
who pretended TO be "seeond Jesus"
was once before shot for butchering far
mei's COW 'by direction Of the Lord" and
served term In the penitentiary for theft.
lie was vicious and dangerous character.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
A Big Blaze I'm Canada.
Try telegraph 10 The Dispatch. I

MONTREAL, January 22.-The st. Law
renee Sugar Refinery, in this city, with the
exception of one wing. was burned to-day.
The loss is estimated at $l50,0O0. The in
suraace is $4,000 in British and Canadian
companies, aud $4,000 in American COM
paDies.
The cigar-iactory OF Davis & Son, adj
joining, was damaged to the extent OF
$4,000. The insurance covers the loss.
The origin Of the fire is unknown. Men
were at work when the fire began. About
$50 operatives are thrown out OF employ
menf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
THE EGG HARBOR TRAGEDY.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. January 22.-The
Young man Rupert Roehl, who, on Friday
last, shot and killed his companion. Angus
tus RoSenberger. at Egg HarbOr, \. D..
was arrested here this morning. He has
made confession in which he admits the
shooting, but denies any intention to kill
or rob Rosen5crger. He was renamed to
await requlsition from the authorities OF
New Jersey.
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
BosToN. january GA dispatch from
Hllsboro' Bridge, n. H., states that Ma
than Brown, OF Deering, was arrested yes
terday, charged with the murder OF Ed
mund Wood, OF that place, who was killed
last August. Brown was neighbOr, be-
tween whom and Wood there is said to
have been some dispute previously over q
game-trap.
A BURsTED FLY-WHEEL.
READING, PA, January 22.-The fly
wheel in the sheet-mllls OF the Reading
Iron Works burst to-day. No one WAS
hurt, but the accident will throw one hun.
dred and fifty hands out OF work for SIX
weeks.
FROZEN TO DEATH.
NEW YORK, January 22.-Early this
morning the lifeless body OF a well-dressed
nan was found at the foot OF q basement
steps i'm Hudson street. No marks OF vio-
lence were discovered on the body, and the
mans jewelrr was untouched. Later the
body was recognized as that OF John
Fraser. cabin passenger on the steamer
Arizona, which arrived yesterday. Fraser
was said to be lumber merchant living In
Liverpool. and came here three or four
times a year on business. He had drank
heavily on the passage over, and 1t is sup
posed that while drunk last night he sat
down, fell asleep, and was frozen to death.
TWO MURDERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
CHARLOTTE, n. c.. January 22.-Two
murders were committed in Lancaster
county. s. c.. Saturday last. Armstrong
Funderbank was shot and killed in Trades
vile by a man named Gregory. In TeXa-
han. William Copeland was shot and killed
by three Gregory brothers. Both murders
were the results OF the renewal of old
quarrels.
FATAL ACCIDENT on THE RAIL.
BUFFALO, n. Y, January 22.-On the
Nickel-Plate road, near Ripley, Chatauqua
county, to-day, snow-plow and two en-
giues were thrown from the track. One OF
The frain.hands was killed, and another
was fearfully mangled.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-23
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Inform system Of Divorce Laws Want
ed--Committee matters To-Day-Land-
Grant forfeitures-Pens,ons--N a tiena
Bauks-Thc Dalrymen After oicemarse-
r,rc- Ex-Governor Holiday and Other Nir-
yiuians Herc-Personais-Thc Southwest
erp Public Buiidinr-The American HOG
seat TO the FOREIGN Relations Committee
Bricr News Items, &c.
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iBy telegraph 70 tae DIspatch. I

SAVANNAH, GA, January 22.--specials t.
me hers from South and Southwest
Georgia and Florida report that the cold
~ the past two days killed the oats and
vegetables OF those sections Of Georgia
suI oranges aud other fruits 10 Floridf
escaped serious damage.