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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17

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Before the French occupation no
Giaour could enter theprecincts OF hslr-
wan, but the Holy City has since be-
come the lea.ss fauatical spot OF all North
Africa. In fact this is the only place IN
which one can visit the mosques. The
most noteworthy OF the 10 sacred edit
fices is the Great Mosque, with its 90
columns of marble OF every conceivable
color and of every kind OF architecture.
Very beautiful, too, is that wrongly
called by the French the " Mosque oil the
Barber of the Prophet. The error arose
az follows 1t was built in honor OF Aoou
Selma I'll Balam, called Seid saobi Arsul
(mesninr Lord Friend of the Prophet,
n saint who possessed three hairs OF the
PROPHETS beard. The smaller mosque
of the saint Amur Abedea deserves mem
ton. This saint, who died about thirty
wears ago. was q dependent OF the seer
of miracles. Ahmed Bey. He was
blacksmith and forged enormous swords,
which his daughter sold. In the mosque
are preserved his furnaces. Another re-
markable relic is great font 900 years
old and remarkably well preserved. It's
diameter is 1856 meters, and from the
middle rises a column, inside OF which
is a small room. In this room the sui
tan who built it was wont to spend the
summer evenings.
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4 Queer Family.


There is no moro peculiar family than
the Glepns, two sisters and brother,
VINO live in UrbGnuo, Ohio. Ali are
unmarried. and John, the brother. is u
study. There We're once three boys
The father was odd. lie would never
go in debt. Once he went to buy the
boys coat each, but MS money gave
ont and he got only two lie told John
the circumstances, and said be would get
him one next time. John got mad, said he
need never buy him one. and that lie
would never Wear one AS long as his Ia
ther lived. Going TO his room John re-
manned fourteen years without coat, and
no one ever saw him out OF that room.
His meals were seut to him, and he sat
there aud read snd thought
When the father died John came out,
put on a coat. and went 10 the funeral
The Glcnas are Scotch-Irish. The coat
of-arms ornaments the silver, china, and
front door, The old man had money
and bought largely of land, aud the
estate is ons OF the most valuable in
Champaign county. After the father
died tho children, none of whom ever
married, although all had been carefully
educated, decided to have the whole
house frescoed. For ten months an
artist worked at the house, and the walls
and ceilings are covered with grotesque
figures, serpents, and animals
The large sitting room represents a
forest, and about the walls climb vines.
Prom holes in the tree-tops peep owls
and squirrels, and birds are hid In the
branches Dogs owned by prominent
citizens are frescoed about the house.
At the head OF the broad stairway is a
hfe-size mastiff owned by the family.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
EcIrnfIfc NoirH.

Fresh water always freezes at the sur
face first. Sea water during calm wea-
ther begins to freeze at some point be-
meath the surface.
Professor Graham Bell SAYS that the
congeniial deaf mutes OF the country are
Increasing at n greater rate than the
general population.
The administration in Brazil is going
to fit up al telegraph stations suitably
situated with instruments for making
meteorological observations.
The Administration in Brazil is going
to fit up all telegraph stations suitably
situated with instruments for making
meteorological observations.
In the severe earthquake shock that
occurred recently i'll Yogtland there
were remarkably loud subterranean
noises, but no serious damage.
That the waves Of light and heat should
have transverse rather than longitudinal
vibrations Is satisfactorily explained by
the electromagnetic theory Of light.
In the new freezing mixture lately in
PRODUCED sulphurous and carbonic anhy-
bride replace sulphurous anhydrlde,
which hitherto has been used alone.
In the new freezing mixtuie lately in
trOduced sulphurous and carbonic anhy-
bride replace sulphurous anhydride,
which hitherto has been used alone.
The decrease OF the resistance Of bis
muth when melted is claimed to be due
70 an essential property Of the metal
rather than to an accident of structure.
The decrease OF the resistance OF bis
muth when melted IS claimed to be due
to an essential property Of tue metal
rather than 70 an accident OF structure.
The greatest mean heights and depths
OF continents and oceans are found in
the northern hemisphere between 3Oo
and lO', and in the southern between
To- and 3d.
During our civil war city-bred men
stood long marches better, were subject
10 less disorders, and recovered from
gunshot wounds more readily than coun-
try-bred men.
1t is said that a fatigued eye RECEIVERS
last the perception OF the color by which
the fatigue has been induced and first
RECEIVERS the ssnsitiyeness OF the COM
Elementary color.
Examinations in English schools go
toward proving that color-blindness is
often declared 10 he t,rrspnt when rpallv
no organic defect but only poor training
in the naming and distinction of colors
is found 10 be the trouble.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17

Away from home, away FROM love.
OnSar1 now they speeded.
Their hearts We're strengthened from above
ThinE ye more was needed!
Though maidens' hearts. ike halowed lanes
pluEdercd o. their Idols.
But echoed sadly parting stratus
Hopeless now Of Orila-:
Though welded hearts now dropped and bled
over loye-lilks broken:
Though laugateI-oyiag children shed
Tears midst iar8wo!ls SPOKEN
Away they sped. Tho battles peal
Like the rolling thunder.
Now hHde them break tho hostile steel,
Threatening heArths 10 punder.
But low there we're In gold AID gray
u osts IL blue opposing.
Oh, eel IS. who shall win the day
ttc the sun. ights cl0s.Ig.
III Dllsiug Or Is rcui Hinan,
As nc attic quickons:
BON JiIo aud gray now moan 10 pain
As he ieath-nre tbi.kenS
Tie sglphugogs smoke and iron hall
POur IRON hcliish founiaias.
The cries OF strong men al tho vale,
Prayer rise DER tho mountains.
Tho parting misf- are rolling uIgE,
The plain OF carnage showing:
On, loox and learn Low heroes die
ree nsil hfe's blood flowing
V,rginiq's hrascst sons are there,
Tor her bravery dying;
Thor eyes grow brigal-thsy breath a PRAYER
Ugh The bars arc flying
Where the sun looks down Ia peace to-day
blue with gray repo=es:
Tho lilies blow ger golt aud gray
Ger the blue the roses
Oh. singers OF our southern rhymes
Skilled IN song and story,
Sing clear and true Tor unborn tines
Nirginias sons-her glory.
rrbe above poem, taken from recent No
Of the College Journal, Is from The pen Of
Ernest b. Smith. OF Norfolk, Va, a student
at Georgetown University 10 the class Of 'sl,
As the City by The Sea lost bard OF no mean
preiensions In The late lamented James Bar.
ron Hope, II may Be that the gin Of psesy
has descended upon this her Younger son.l
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The d,nurchpH.

The net gain of new churches in the
| United States during the year 1888 was
6,43l, the increase in the number OF
ministers was I ,50j. while the increase
in church members was 774,86i. The
average gain for each day Of the year
was II churches, II minister's and ?, l20
members. According TO this showing
the churches DO not seem to he dying
! out
The Friends arc not lacking in mis-
sionarv work. In Japan there are forty
missionaries under the care of Friends.
More than $40, 600 were contributed for
this work by English Friends last year.
| There are stations in Constantinople,
Roumania, on Mt Lebanon, Roumelia,
| Madagascar, two in India, and one III
China. The prospects reported are en-
couraging.
Says the Ch1TchmGn: "The organi-
cation recently effected in tins city New
York; under this title, representing diff
| ferent theological seminarles i'll the
country, and recognizing the necessity
OF adhering to historical and philologi-
cal laws as the sole human methods for
discovering the facts of tho Word, is a
forward step OF great importance in
reaching out TO church unity. Organic
unity may be far of. but when the lead
ing scholars in their study of the Holy
Scriptures are substantially in accord,
the dividing lines OF different beliefs or
interpretations OF truth will be likely to
disappear. Much as the American theo-
logical scholars may gain for their COM
mon work through National Academy
of Theology tho different orgsnlza-
tons are likely indirectly TO gain vastly
more. the divisive lines will become
of less importance aud the number of
truths held in common will greatly in
crease"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17

Recent clectroscopic experiments fully
confirm former conclusions regarding
the origin OF atmospheric electricity
from aqueous evaporation.
The total tobacco consumption of
Europe is about y pounds bv each H.
habitant In the Netherlands the pro-
portion is q little over pounds to each
inhabitant in Austria Hungary, 3.S
pounds in Denmark, 81 pounds; IN
Switzerland, S.3 pounds ; in Belgium,
80 pounds {; in Germany, 3 pounds; in
Norway. 2.3 pounds; in France, 81
pounds in Sweden. nearly 2pounds in
Spain, IL pounds in Great Britain and
Ireland. l.34 pounds; in Italy, l.25
pounds. and in hussia, l.2 pouads. In
the United States the proportion IS SAID
TO be greater than that OF any European
country except Holland-4s pounds per
inhabltant. The largest reve nuss derived
FROM tobacco are those OF France, Great
Britain, Austria Hungary, and then
Spain and Italy.
The recent great horse-csr strike
has given rise TO a very original game
C1lLCO 'bcao IA NS" 1SAA' AZ N"'
be played by any number OF boys.
The largest, strongest, and most active
boy of the neiehoorhood is selected "a
the "scab." The other boys are strikers.
The "scab" is gwen start. anu wien
be has reached certain distance the
strikers pelt him with mud and small
stones When he is hit by stone or
lump of mud the strikers turn into po'
lice and try 10 catch aud beat the boy
that threw the stone that Int the "scab -
II the successful boy succeeds in reach
ing base before he is oyertaken 10y the
police he is appointed "scsb," and the
game is repeated. The danger OF the
game adds novelty TO il, and it is there
fore a great iayori,e with the rising gene
ration OF Gotham.
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Dear IRE. Aysr; Immediately after my re-
turn to New YORK. to open my engagement
purchased a far Of your kecsmier Cresni' oo'-
tie OF Recamier Balm. Gnd some powder which
bad seen strongly endorsed by Mrs. james brown
Potter and Mrs. Lsnciry. also find the keca'
mier Preparations absolutely peerless, ana
assure you shall always use them. II ihis lot
ter can In any way Os OF service 10 You do not
hesitate 10 useIt. Very sincerely yours.
HELEN MODJEsKA.
Nine. Modjesks, Countess OF Bozenta.
To Yrs. Hayri>t Hubbard Ayr:
You can have q beautiful complexion by using
the Recamler Cream, provided you avoid al cos
metics. twill remove the damage caused by
cosmetics. Il Will remove pimples. liver spo's,
blsckheads. and reinoss Of the skin. Any OF
these imperfec;ions on a woman's face IS eqnivs-
lent to painted sign, saying: This woman Is
uucleanly in her personal habits; She does not
tLink Il worth while 20 make herself attractive
Send for FREQ sample Of Kecsmier Powder.
HARRIET HUBBARD AlKR,
feiT % Park Place. New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
George HINT renas@tor, United
states Minister te Berlin.

Mr. Pendlcton is having the liyeliest
time in bis life. IL is by no means GER
tain that war between the United States
and Germany will not result frora differ
ences with regard to the samoan cues
ton. and Minister Pendleton's office IS
not the couch of roses which that OF
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PIE
nipotcntiary is sometimes falsely repre-
sented 10 &c. In Mr. Pendleton the
United States has servant who is an
embodiment OF courtesy as well as man
of superior attsinments and AGILITY.
George Hunt Pendloton was born IN
| 1926. in the Cincinnati congres1ona,
district. which his father represented al
Washington. he received superior
education, which included attendance at
one Of the German uDiver-ities. hls
first residence abroad was from 1919 to
1896. Before his return he joined a
party Of students in journey on foot
through Germany. Mr.. Pendleton was
married in 1916 to Alice Key, daus hter
Of Francis S. Key, the author Of "Ihe
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dred who first voted the Republican
ticket in Delaware, and has been an
active worker ever since. lie early took
n prominent place at the bar and ia
everywhere recognized as lawyer OF
ability. In 1864 he was appointed Dep
uty Acknowledgement for Delaware. he
was chairman of the Republican State
Committee in 1868. and was appointed
by President Grant the next year TO be
United States District Attorney for Del
aware, holding the Office until 1876.
The first appearance of MIR. Higgins
in politics was in 1863, when ne took an &C.
tive part in the campaign to elect amen
Der OF Congress TO ill vacancy caused
by the death OF representative. Mr..
Higgins in 1867 was active in the Border
State Convention at Baltimore TO pro-
mote the adoption Of the fifteenth
amendment to the Federal Constitution
He worked hard in the campaign of
1850, which resulted in the election of
the Republican Legislative ticket in New
castle county, in recognition of which
he received the complimentary vote of
the Republican members IN the January
following, when Mr.. Bayard was elected
to the United States Senate. Mr.. Hig-
gins was the Republican congressional
candidate in 1891, and was defeated, as
he expected to he.
The Senator-electis polished scholar,
has travelled extensively, is a brilliant
talker, and is sure to make his mark in
the Senate. lie comes of Quaker stock,
but is a Presbyterian in his religious pre-
ference. Mr. Higgins, who is bachelor,
Ives in good style at Wilmington. in
figure ne is about five feet ten inches in
height. and his form is graceful and
compact His countenauce, though
plain, is strongly marked. In argument
he is quick. lmpulsiye, effective, and a
master of invective and cutting sarcasm.
He will, no doubt, enIiven debate in the
Senate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
An Ungraseiui YOunG Doctor.
.Arkansaw Traveller. !


An old fellow sat on rail-fence. His
hat lay on the ground ; his long hair was
tangled, aud his face wore II reyengeful
expression. Atraveller, noticing the old
fellows hardness of countenance, stop
ped, and tAns addressed him:
"You seem to he worried.
Sam"
"What's the matter
SCOT duty TO perform"
alt must be an unpleasant one"
"No. the duty is pleasant enough, but
the waiting is tlresome."
"Why do you wait 2"
"See that house up yonder ?"
eyes"
"Well, there's fellow in there that
] am gong to larrup as soon as he comes
out"
"He has done you an injury, I sop.
pose"
"He has"
"What did he do?"
"Wel, III tell you. lie came into
this neighborhood about six months ago
and began to practice medicine. hsve
been practi ing physician in this COM
munity Tor thirty years, yet treated the
upstart kindly. How did he repay me |?
With the bssest ingratitude, cir. III
Veil you how ii was. About two weeks
ago old Peter Nolan was taken avtully
sick. He was as sick man as ever
saw in my lie, Why, he had the swamp
fever, rheumatism. pleurisy, and a num-
Der OF other diseased was called in.
AS soon as looked at him 1 saw that ina
had no show, and l told him IL wouId
not DO honest for me to give him medi.
cine aud take his money when | Knew
that | could do him no good"
"That Was surely commendable said
the traveller.
"Oi course bG. mark the difference
That young snipe Was called in. What
did he dol Actwiih corresponding hon.
esty? No, sir be pitched in aud csya
old Pete lot Of medicine"
"And killed hun, ehs
Wen, no the ssoundrel has shont
cured him.
"Yes but that proves him 10 be
good physician.
"a Rood physician !" the old fellow
exclaimed. "hhy, blast him, he knew
that had ssid old Pete couldn't live.
He knew that my professional reputa.
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Besides these queer paintings there arc
panels inlaid with expensive woods, and
altogether the decorations are as elab-
crate as possible.
John got mad once about these deco.
rations and shut himself in his room for
four years, coming out to attend the
funeral OF the brother who had pro-
voked him. Mary, the youngest sister,
has charge of the finances now. John
is sixty five years old, and bleached white
by his confinement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
Her Nam =.

"Im .osied. Could you find mo. please 7"
Poor little frightened baby
The wind had tossed her golden neece,
The stOuc had scratched her dimplod knees,
stopped and lifted her with ease,
And softly whispered Maybe"
"Ten me your name my little mad,
can't ind you without IT,"
my name Is Shiney-eyes," she said.
" Yes. but your last?" she shook her head;
up 20 ms house ley never said
a single dug about IT,"
" But. dear said. what's your name:'
"Why. didn't you near me tell you?
Dust Shinoy.eyes.n bright thought came:
ayes. when you're good; but when they blame
You, little one-its just the same
When mamma has 10 scOid you, ?"
my mother neber scolds, she moans,'
little blush ensuing,
"iCept when liyo been frowng stones
And then she says" dhs culprit owns,
" MehotaDiO Sappnirs Jones.
WAT has you been a-dOiug."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
Antbony Higgins for the United
states senate.

Eli Saulsbury's term as senator from
Delaware will expire on March 3D. next.
His successor will be Republican. The
choice OF the Legislature Tor the dignity
is man of attainments and ability.
Anthony Higgins was born IN New
castle county. October ], 1910. He was
graduated at Yale in 1861 and admitted
10 the bar in that year. The Senator
elect was one OF the original three hun.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17

ton was Of stake. Why didn't he let
the old fool die ? Why did he want to
cure him and ruin me? IL was an I'M
professional act sir. and just as soon as
he comes out OF that house I'm going TO
whale him. am not going TO be in
suited in my old see. and, above all, l
ana not going TO allow Young popinlay
10 ruin the profession. Wait till he
comes out and you will hear something
drop."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
THE SAMOAN WHITE BOOK
Censurins American Representa-

lives
by Auglo- American cable 10 the Dispatch-l
BERLIN, February l6.-lt Is reported that
the Samoan Whit. Book will be discussed on
The rr0penlng OF the Reichstsg. The Ma
t,oual Zeituug while recognizing the spirit
OF Cancellation displayed By Germany. Is Of
the opinion that GermanY's attitude will
have an unfayorabe elect on her Interests in
the south seas. The British naval officers,
il is said, behaved loyalty, but not so the
British Consul. In regard TO the American
Consul and Commander LeIry no censure
can be strong enough, but it il hoped that
after the eclll OF sewali America will see
that words should be followed by CORE
sDonding acts" The Nossiche Zeitung
tbluks that the German Consul acted with
more energy than discretion, while the Gov
eminent maintained an attitude OF cautious
reserve.
The Frezennige Zeitung in an article
headed ''In Blind Alley" says: alt has
not vet been made clear hetner Dr. hrappe
is alone bameable. lie has only been in
AHA since November. lie was instructed
previously here. and doubtless believed that
be WAS actrg within his power in adopting
the sharp measures OF December 18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
STILL A MYSTERY.
The Ross Hughes Tragedy In GlOu-
cester County.
THE COR0NER'S INQUEST.
The Interview Between Rcee
and His Wife.
SHE IS VERY RETICENT.
Direction Of the Ball Deter
mined.
81 ------
THE CORONER'S INQUEST.
SHE IS VERY RETIcENT
"a
Ths Rumorsd Statement OF Ross not Be-
Msved-The Question ola Will.

Few events that have taken place IN Toe
State recently have excited more interest
than the poss~Hughes tragedy, which occur
red at Gloucester Courthouse THURSDAY
afternoon. The Dispatch made Friday morn
isg The iifst announcement OF the ahaT 10
special. and Friday afternoon sent special
correspondent to West Point, from which
Mace he has rensined in telephone commu-
nicatron (twenty-tbree niles with our Glou'
ter Courthouse correspondent ever since.
The folio ing embraces the latest develop
ments:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17

IBy Anglo-AmericAn cable to the Dispatch.i
PASS, Februsry l6.-It was announced
this evening that Melne has essented 10
President Carnors request that be form &
Cabinet.
IL Is believed that Rouyier- Ssrrien, Sagis-
n1oud, Lacr0ix. General Campenon. and
Admiral Krsulz will have portfolio In the
new Cabinet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-17
DON NJ. DICKINSON,
70 ro.suss posrMAsrkR-GENRRAL
DROPOSALS FOR TOBACCO.-

)KUFOOALo TUN IODAOIO.-
l. February i6, lsSg.-Sealed proposals. en-
dorssd " Proposals for Tobacco" will DO resolved
from manufacturers Or regular dealers only. at
the Bureau OF Provisions and Clothing. Navy
Department, Washing on. ID. G., until II O'Clock
A. NJ. March n, 1850 aud publicly opened inIme-
diately thereafter. tor tbs supply. on or before
November !, 1850. az The Navy-1ard, New YORK.
made In duplicate upon blank foras which will
DO furnished by tho Bureau OF Provisions and
Clothing upon application. ana mus, BE- allsd out
a. indicated bg ne blaas. Tie bids decided BY
lot samples OF the standard tobacco will %
furnished bidders upon application 10 this Bu-
reau- Tho Department reserves the right 20
reject any bid not deemed advantageous 70 the
Government JANIS FULTON, Paymsstsr.
General U. 3 AAxx e iA2E
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Posr- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

Posr-oFFIsE DEPARTMENTAL
WASHINGTON, D. c., February ], isSA !
PROPOSALS will be received at th0 Contract
once CT this Department until P. NJ Of APRIL
10, 1889. for CARRYING TUG MAILS OF TIE
UNITED STATES upon the routes and accord
Ing to tho schedules Of arrival and departure
specified by the Department in the State OF
Virginia from July /. 1889. to June 30, 1928
Lists OF routes, with schedules Of arrivals and
departures, Instructions 10 bidders. with for rs
for contracts aud bonds, and all other necessary
information. will DO furnished upon application
TO the Second Assistant Postmaster General
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unrahnuae. Rnrn.a

10y Anslo-Ameriean cable TO the Dispatch.l
LONDON. February 18.-rhree blocks OF
buildings IN Manchester, composed mostly OF
warehouses. have been destroyed BY ire.
The loss Ii 100000.
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DEPARTURE OF ArEAmERs.
PHILADELPHIA. RIC H. I'm
MOND AID NORFOLK
STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Appointed sailing days. Every TUESDAY
aud FRIDAY at L N. aud every SUNDAY as
5 A. N.
Freight for Tuesdays and Fridays steamers
received till 1880 A 81. for sunday steamer
til +. VI. Saturday. Freight received daily till
P. NJ.
Fare, So.
FOR further information apply 10
}. ". McCARRfCK,
General Southern Agent. Ocice RockettA
W.. z. CLYDE 8 CO,
mol General Agents Philadelphia