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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
THE GYPSY PEOPLE.
Some Of the Lore About the Weird Race Of
Wanderers.

Some OF the Lore About the weird kaco OF
Wanderers.
London Academy
There is fascination about "Gipsy lore"
which is, perhaps, increasingly felt now
that these nomadic insurgents are being
gradually-slowly, it may be, but surely
absorbed by the environing civilization.
The altered conditions Of modern society
make their wandering life more difficult,
their language is invaded by gaujo elements,
mixed marriages attenuate the strength Of
the Romany blood; and dotted over the map
of Europe there are now little stationary
colonies OF house-dwelling Gipsies, who no
longer take the road or "told their tents like
the Arabs"
The gipsies have been clearly visible in
Europe for four centuries and half. They
have been the Ishmaelites of the modern
world. If at the present day the law has
ceased to treat them harshly, the social
pressure is probably greater, so that it is
now or never for those who wish to make
scientific study of these wanderers. A
volume, entitled "The Gipsies," by Adrian
A. Colocci, forms an excellent introduction
to such study. The prosecutions of the
Zingari have been many and bitter. Even
in the last century they were accused of
cannibalism. To their foreign appearance
and strange mode of life they added the
practice of arts that were regarded as ire
ligious and heathenish.
It will be news to many to learn that it
was not until 1856 that, by the abolition of
Romany slavery in Dacia, the freedom of
the Zingari in Europe was completed. Co
locci agrees with other observers in regard
ing the gipsies as practically destitute of
religion, although willing to adopt nominally
the prevailing faith ofany country in which
they may be sojourners. In England they
are Protestants, in Turkey. Mohammedans.
Morally they are unframed children, indif-
ferent to every thing but the satisfaction OF
the desire of the moment, whether that de-
sire be the offspring Of love. or greed, or
hate
While there is but little gipsy poetry
among the English tribes, the 'sgift and
faculty divine" appears profusely both in
Spain and in the remoter parts of Europe;
and one of the most interesting portions Of
the book is that which gives specimens of
the Romany muse. The pieces are mostly
short, often strange in form, but not infre-
quently inspired by genuine poetic feeling.
This sometimes finds expression in modes so
unexpected as to have almost the quality of
genius. The GYPSY sings the beauty of his
sweetheart; apostrophises the sun and stars
with heathen fervor and celebrates the sue
cess of the knavish ruses by which he has
gained an. advantage over to the busno
Filial affection, also, finds a place in his
songs. While he shows the frankest enjoy
ment of the material side of life, there is
often q spirit of profound melancholy mani
tested in these lyrics. The Zingari have
always been famous for their love Of music.
The estimate which gives the gipsy race q
million souls is probably far below the
truth.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
UNDER A LIONS PAW.
The Thrilling Experience Of n wild Anima
Hunter.

The Thrilling Experience Of q Wild Anima
Hunter.
From the Cincinnati EnauirerI
''While trapping lions in the Hottentot
country for the Hamburg animal house" ("
said Lawrence j. Raymond, wild animal
hunter, 81 had opportunities for seeing the
king of beasts at his best and for making
close observations of his character. No two
lions are alike, except in few leading
traits, any more than two men are alike
Every lion is supposed to roar at night
when abroad after prey, but not half OF
them do so. When you read of one charg-
ing into camp you praise his courage, but
for every one such case can show ten
where the lion skulked about like dog.
You never find him twice alike. There
are plenty of instances where men have
been seized by lions and have lived
to relate the particulars, though no two
agree as to the sensations. I had been out
one afternoon with some Of the natives to
prepare bait in a rocky ravine. We had
built stout pen of rocks and logs and
placed calf as bait. The sun was nearly
down as we started for camp, and no one
had the least suspicion of the presence Of
danger until lion, which had been
couched beside bush, sprang out and
knocked me down.
Il can say without conceit that I was
fairly cool. 1t had come so suddenly that
I had not had time to get ratified Had
moved my arm to get my pistol the
beast would have lowered his head and
seized my throat. SO long as lay quiet he
would reason that was dead and give his
attention to the natives.
"All of sudden barked out like dog,
followed by growl. and that beast jumped
20 feet in his surprise. He came down
between me and the natives and ] turned
enough to see that his tail was down and he
was scared. 1 uttered more barks and
growls, but without moving hand, and
after making a circle clear around me the
lion suddenly bolted and went off with
scare that would last him week"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30

Nearly every one is occasionally troubled
with bilious attacks, more especially In the
spring months, after the system has been sur
feited with hearty food during the winter. The
action of the Liver is interfered with, causing
an overflow of bile into the blood. The blood
carries this bile into every part of the system,
causing yellow skin, yellow eyes, liver spots,
ETC., and often serious cases of bilious fever
originate from this bile poisoned blood. A
few doses of Burdook Blood Bitfers, taken on
appearance of bilious symptoms. will remove
them and protect the system from probable
serious attack.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
II Was Cruel.

Americ3.l
Miss Longout-My dear, how do you like
my toilet?
Miss Sprightly-It is lovely, of course,
darling; but don't you think that tulle and
rosebud are-that is, should be worn only
by those who are less
tune too youthful for girl in her seventh
season. ~
Miss Sprightly-Oh, no, dear; I was only
going to suggest that moire antique would
be SO becoming to you.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30

IA century ago only 300 species Of
orchids were known, and those very imperfectly.
Now the latest authority gives the extreme
number Of known species as 10000. This may
be an excessive estimate, but it shows the i'm
mense advances which have been made in our
knowledge of these interesting plants, for
which collectors now ransack the most remote
quarters of the globe. 1t is said that the
modern passion for the cultivation of orchids
sprang from the exhibition of some remark
able specimens at the early meetings of the
English Horticultural Society
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
A LarGe Party.

Yonkers statesman.l
Crimsonbeak-I expect large party here
to-day.
Yeast-Indeedl Whose coming7
my uncle"
'who else?"
''No one else."
''But you said large party"
"Well. my uncle weighs $50 pounds"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
Run Down in the sorino.

Hun Down IN the spring.
lam using Burdock Blood Bit
ters for Sick Headache and Bill
iousness. It is the best medicine
ever took. ! was so run down this
spring from overwork that my
husband urged me to see a doctor
was scarcely able to stand and
concluded to try B. b. Bitters first
the first bottle is not yet finished,
but l can go about my work with
pleasure already. I shall take al
other bottle.
MRS. JOHN DoNNELLY,
care of EDWARD DooLEY,
Is Lyman Street, Springfield,
Mass.
/ tell you for the benefit of 9TH
ers what Burdock Blood Bitters
has done for me. / have been a
sufferer for years from Liver Com
plant and weak stomach. At
times / was so bad that / would
apply TO our family physician for
relief, which would be but tempor-
ary. Last fall had an unusually bad
spell. My mother bought q bottle
Of Burdock Blood Bitters, and it
gave me great relief. 1t helped
me more than anything 1 have
ever taken. 1t is also excellent
for constipation. Mrs. LIZZIE
GRUBB, Ickesburg, Perry Co., Pa.
LAST SPHiNG,
Last spring my health became
had no appetite and my liver trol
used several medicines, bit obtai
until l was finally persuaded to
Blood Bitters. This medicine cur
MAUD
Flack
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
BILE POISONED BLOOD,

If you suffer from Headache, Nausea. Dfzis
ness, Faintness, Alternate Costiveness and
Diarrhea, Yellow Complexion. Weakness, Ach-
ing Shoulders or any other symptom of bilious
ness or Liver Complaint, procure bottle Of
B. 3. B., which will correct the clogged condi-
ton of the Liver, cleanse the blood of all i'm
purities and tone up the entire system. 1t is
an acknowledged fact by all vhS have used
BURDocK BLOOD BITTERs THAT ONE
BOTTLE CONTAINS MORE CURATIVE
PROPERTIES THAN GALLONS OF ANY
OTHER MEDICINE KNOWN
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
A Horrible Condition.

A Horrible Condition.
I was in horrible condition from
dyspepsia and combination Of other
complaints. In the morning when I
got out of bed it seemed as if could
not stand up on account OF dizziness.
Hearing Burdock Blood Bitters high
ly recommended, am now using the
first bottle, and, although not having
used quite full bottle, the dizziness
has entirely disappeared and am
much better of my other complaints.
I have tried many other medicines,
with no relief.
MRS. MARY CHAUNcEY,
525 E. Ransom ST., Kalamazoo. Mich.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
RzsgIlES7;zl1[I'I!1l!|Il1
IMIIIIlIIaIaIISIaIIS

Resulting from Folly, Vice. Ignorance, Excesses OF
Overtaxation, Enervating and uniting the victim
for Work Business the Married or Social Relation
Avoid unskiful pretenders. Possess this great
work. 1t contains 800 pages, royal Syo. Beautiful
binding, embossed, full gilt. Price, only $100 By
mail, postpaid, concealed in plain wrapper. Illus
distinguished author, VIM. 81. Parker, N. D., re-
ceived the GOLD AND JEWELLED MEDAL
from the National Medical Association.
for rho PRIZE ESSAY on NERVOUS and
PHYSICAL DEBILITY. DR.. Parker and corps
of Assistant Physicians may be consulted, conf
dentially, by mail or in person, at the office OF
THE PEABODY MEDICAL INSTITUTE,
No. Bulfinch St., Boston. Mass, 10 whom all
orders for books or letters for advice should be
directed as above.
jal5-TuFsuwk
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
SUNDAY THOUGHTS
ON
MORALS MANNERS
BY A CLERGYMAN.

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPATcH.1
The bloodless moral and political revolu-
tion which has occurred in Japan during
these last few years, is one OF the most
astounding things in this astonishing GEN.
tury. The revolution is an evolution.
Forty millions of people, nearly, have
peacably crawled up out of despotism and
into the sisterhood of constitutional states.
And this in the Orientl Japan retains her
monarch. but he becomes a ruler after the
pattern of the English Queen or the German
Kaiser, with an upper house, like the House
of Lords, and lower house, like the House
of Commons, in Great Britain.
In the first half of the century Japan was
padlocked against civilization. To-day civ
ilization throbs there like an animated
heart and pumps the healthy blood of prog
ress into the extremities Of the island. Then
she had nofnavy, no railroads, no telegraph, no
popular Instincts dung con and the Mikado
held the key. Now she has all these agencies
of modern life In abundance, and adds sci
ence. commerce, popular education.
The Japanese are the Yankees of the East
Their future is bright. Their onward march is
assured. Best of all, Christianity has gone in
to possess the land; and of a brave, aggressive,
enlightened type too. The increase of churches.
and of Schools which always accompany
churches, rivals the growth of our own relig-
ious and educational institutions. 1t should
seem that we ara about to witness another
Christian miracle like that in the Sandwich
Islands, which are more thoroughly evangelical
than New England.
We need to look to our laurels here in A mer-
lea. We are galloping, but Japan travels by
the lightning express. MOI is she going to
afn of a ho1 .wa of
monarchy. She will only tarry to snatch q
hasty lunch there and then, re-entering the
train, will speed straight ahead until the engine
whistles down brakes in the depot of democ-
racy. Watch Japan-and pray ior her.
The Kind of Prem ching Needed.
Nv. h.ar ,,ood da.i ,ov.d.v. .ho,+ tho
We near soou oeai no"AoaSe aoous slo .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30

The GACITEmENT AbAVEO.
Tapes were produced. and, after careful
measurements had been taken, the claims were
left in possession of these whose pegs were
nearest the proper mark, subject, of course, to
the decision of the warden after q proper
survey.
Then the work of opening up shafts was COM
menced but not as rapidly as would be sup
posed. Under the law regulating gold mining
operations, claim was held to be abandoned if
not worked for "a hours. Accordingly at IL
O'Clock every day men issued from their tents
with shovel on shoulder, and proceeded to their
respective claims. A stranger arriving at this
moment would wonder at the air of activity
which pervaded che place.
Every man stepped on to his ground and
commenced to throw up the clay, but when he
had continued at this hard task for about five
minutes, as If by common impulse, every miner
began to shovel the clay back again in an un-
hurried and solemn manner. and then walked
off to his tent to enjoy his pipe and ease after
the laborious effort. This was termed 'shep-
herding' claim, or working II TO preserve
ownership.
Spectators were numerous. Some of these
got badly sold, and swindling was common. A
report was sent out one morning that gold had
been struck in payable quantities in claim
some distance of the run of the lead. Specu-
lators made rush for tand tried to induce
the owners Co sell. No; they thought it too
good, and pointed TO a heap of wash dirt lying
on the bank which they said had come out of
the hole. Some of it was washed and panned
out very well.
This only increased the desire of the specu-
lators to buy, and one of them wanted to go
down and look at the prospects below. He
went down ana came up with small nugget
and finally the claim changed hands at good
figure. The sequel TO the affair was that when
the first bucket of dirt was hauled up and
washed it was found that the claim was a
"duffer" and had been -salted." r. / K.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30

I had been troubled with LivsT
Complaint, Indigestion and Palpita-
tion of the Heart for five or six years
and could Get nothing to do me anv
good until 1 tried B. B. B. / used ID
bottles and now am a sound man.
feel better than ever did In my life.
My digestion became all right and
have no more trouble with my heart.
4 feel very grateful toward B. B. B.
and feel like recommending it every
where. Yours respectfully, FRANK
New StraitsyiI1e. Perry
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-06-30
IHIS SPRINl-

CO., OuIO.
THIS SPRING.
Ihave been taking Burdock Blood Bitrers
and using it in my family this spring. For
three years 1 have had the dysrspsfa- I got q
bottle or two of your Bitters and they have
cured me, and never felt better in my life. Is
Is sure cure for dyspepsia, and best medicine
know Of II. SCHULETH. Covert. Mich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20
LOCAL RREYITIEs.

About half the work on the reclamation
of Potomac river q ats has bean DONE
Pennsylvania avenue resurfacing weat of
the Capitol in Washington, is progressing
swiftly.
The Inmates OF the jail will to night be
treated to new beds. They consist of we'll
filled ticks of straw.
Several horses have recently had their feet
injured by nails which thoughtlees persons
| had thrown into the street with ashes and
other rubbish.
The action of Police officer Bettis. who in
sligated and carried out the raid 90 the
Washington gamblers in this city on Sun
day evening. meets with general spproba-
ton.
Northrldge, Washington prize fighter,
attended the excursion to Clifton Beach,
given by the Alexandria Drum Corps yes
erday, and knocked out two or three of the
excursionists.
numbe: OF gentlemen from Baltimore
have leased one of Mr.. McVeigh's ware
houses on the Strand, between King and
Prince streets, and will at once commence
cleaning wheat with patent machines which
they will also sell.
The house on the corner of Pitt and Prin.
csss street which was damaged by fire early
yesterday morning was owned by Jas. Chinn
aad WAS insured In the Virginia State Com
/! psny, for which Messrs Janney & Warfeld
are agents, for 5000.
Several Of the employees of the Virginia
diand Railway yesterday. through Mr..
Granville L. Kelly, presented to Mra. Fred.
a Fox, widow of the late fireman Fox,
who was killed in the accident three miles
scu,h OF B,rboursVille. August Alb, a purse
Of s65, in token of their sympathy for her.
Mr.. Cowling hung his psntsloons on nail in
his blacksmith shop few days ago, and while he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

/. ! ing, ] az Madels and Henry Arnola.
th. tso latter ctlo-ei, were as quickly
cleo I delegates When the question va ,.,
pu; r to wb.'hsr the above patnen ST." .,
be d Iarad ,iectv6 every body Leo .n;nc
aud a., Maboneites left exnitins' 10 ~.
carried their poiut The confusion tne ani p1
b barE ; ;O.9 "t the hall. held their meeting
9 m ,aiU 'n eolo on acting as chairman
WI Wmi E Mllter; f Hewes and Henry Whiting
Mr.; Edward Edward Pr ne the last two colored,
anu s hem elected delegates. and soon the
orowd dispersed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

was sbosing horse some one stole S65 which he
had in his pocket.
The pot hunters have already commenced shoot
ing gsme in the msIshts surrounding this city,
which is CO. t'ary to law.
Mr. VIM. Demaire hoIseran away il the c"nn-
ty this evening, smashed The wagon ant qii!e
badly hurt MIR. Domaine.
The property ssles advertised to take place to-
day were continued.
Mr. G E. Price will have for sale in market to-
morrow some fine saltwater trout and tailors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING An adjourned
special me, ting of stockholders of the Nj
agara Hydraulic Electric Company was
held at the office of the company, No. PIG
King street, in this city to-day. for the pur
pose oftskiug measures to place the compa-
ny in practical working operation. The
meeting completed the former action of the
stock holders in New York In reference to
negotiations CONF ernipg the capitalization Of
the company The scheme of the company
ia to u,ilzs the power of Niagara Falls and
the stock holders are meeting with much en-.
couragement from capitalists Ia New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

VACANT PRoPERTY.-Mr. D. n. Nara
more is engaged 10 taking photographs of
all the vacant wharf property for the Alex
andria Real Estate Company, the officers Of
which are engaged in making most laud-
able .ff1rt to induce northern capitalists to
invest in this city and start manufactures
here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

DEAp.-Mr. Martha Maddox, formerly of
this city, died at Culpeper on Friday, aud
wss buried or Saturday. Mr.. Maddox was
'orm rly tina proprietor of thu City Hotel and
at,r ot the Mansion House in this city, and
was generally known throughout the State.
For some years he had bean connected with
a whole sale liquor house In Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20
LOCAL NEWS.
EVENING, AUGUST 20

1zfs- Persons tearing The city haze The Ga-ette
mailed to any address, postage prepaid for @ngtegM
Of time, at the rate of fifty cents per month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

The ELECTRIC LIGHT.-Mr l.. N Cox, of
the Schuyler Electric Light Company, was
in the city to day and says he expects to
have his lectric system il operation 10 this
city in about two we5ks. The strineing Of
the wires vii! be commenced in day or
two
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

REPUBLICAN CoNvENTIoN.-The repuDli =
,ons will hold their convention at the City
1 Hotel { night to elect delegates to the Nor
folk convention The Maboneites Will have
fnll control and will elect whoever they
choose. II ia understood that Messrs. d. a
Windsor aud Chas. Dearborn will % sent TO
represent this city.
The "kickera." it is understood to day.
will make no effort either for admission to
the city convention to. night or 10 thu state
10 Norfolk. 1t is said that they
are 80 crushed by the action of their oppo
nents last night that they will content them
selves with entering protest with the gov
eminent officials In Washington against tne
Mahonetes and with opposing any of them
who apply for federal office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

For this section fair weather, stationary tenn
persture southwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

To Observation-Disclosures will please bear
in mind that the carriers are not allowed to col
lect for the GAZETTE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

The REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of Bourbon
Ind, says: both myself and wife owe our
lives to SHILoH's CONSUMPTION CURE"
Sold by E. 8. Leadbea & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20
rs consumption Curable :

Read tho following: Mr c. II. Morris, Newark,
Ark says: Was down with Abscess OF Lungs, and
friends and ply slcans pronounced me an lncura-
Bile Consumptive. Began taking DR. Kings new
Discovery for C assumption, am now on my third
bottle and able to oversee the work on my farm.
1t is the finest medicine ever made.
Jesse Mi dlewart, Decatur, Ohio, says: Had 1t
not been for lr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption [ would have died of Lung Troubles:
Was given up by doctors. Am now in best OF
health"
Trial bottles free ut E. S. Leadboater s. Bros.
drug storo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

WHY WILL You cough when Shlloh's
Cure will giveiinmediate relief. Price 1Octs.,
so cts., and 81. Sold by E. s. Leedbeater &
Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-20

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKETA 19.-Peef
Cattle were offered and sold as follows: best 33sa
41s: good 35sa3Ac; medium 3a3lac; common
2Aa3. S14 Sheep and Lambs were offered
and sold Sheep 2i,a4A Lambs 5llaG lhc Calves
IAa5a1" 20 Cows and Calves brought $15a15.
Market brisk.