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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
NEVER FELT BETTER.
Soldier Makes Light of the Wound That
Causes His Death.


Causes His Death.
There are men who. after battle, die OF
imaginary wounds. and there are others who
seem incapable of realizing actual danger. OF
the latter class was a brave fellow, whose cour-
age Is thus described in Regis de Trobriand's
-Four Years With the Army of the Potomac
He was strapping Irishman whom found
smoking his pipe. at the door Of the hall where
lay the wounded.
well" said to him, "hov do you find your
selfT'
Perfectly. Colonel. Never better in my
why have you got your face half covered
''oh. mere nothing. a scratch. Pn show it
to you"
No. thank you"
Yes, yes. you will see what it is"
Raising congresses and bandages he showed
me gaping wound in the place of the eve
brows, which had been carried awayJ
Il see," said l. THAT your wound has not been
dressed this morning"
mo, the doctor put this on yesterday; but to-
day he's SO busy with the others. who need his
help more than !, that didn't want to bother
him"
"And. your eye?"
Gone. But you see, Colonel it's only the
left eye, ana that will save me the trouble of
closing it while take aim. which always did
bother me. In fortnight I'll be back with the
regiment"
But the brave fellow never did rejoin his regi-
ment. Before the fortnight was over, he had
died of this mere nothing of which he had
made SO light.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04


them about one day to satisfy themselves in
regard to the dogs and dog fights. Then,
every man and woman to be seen in the
streets is an object of curiosity.
What we call Turkey in the United States
is no such bird in the dominions of the
Sultan, or rather, it is called by a different
name. Even in English it is properly the
Ottoman Empire. To the natives of the
country it is Osmanli Valaieti. In fact we
are not at all sure that we are learning the
right names of rivers, cities and countries
In school. 1 stopped once on a train in
Belgium in front of station, on which was
the word "Aachen." had never heard of
such place. and it looked like consider
able city. Referring to my guide book, 1
found that it was AK la Chapelle. The
Danube river is the Donau In Germany,
and many geographical names are not the
same in different languages, as Vienna in
English, Wien in Germany. and Vienne in
French.
VISITING A MOSQUE.
The Mahometans hold their religion to be
very sacred; and in the city of the Sultan
Christians are regarded as infdels, and
called so. suppose they have just as
much right to do SO as we have to call them
heather or anything of that sort. Their
ceremonies in the mosque are very unmean-
ing to us. but they are none the less impress
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
AN ENTERPRISING POSTMASTER.
Determined to Run hi. ONCE in Bang Up
City style.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.I
A new postmaster was appointed last spring
for one of the villages below Atlantic City on
the Jersey coast, and about June people be.
gan to write to the two hotels there for rooms
and rates. Answers were received frcm only a
small per cent of the letters, and a great deal
of anxietyand trouble was the consequence.
Among others who finally went down to see
what was the matter was Philadelphia broker,
and upon reaching the town he went directly
to the postoffice. 1t was little 7x9 affair in
the rear end of a grocery store, and after in
Producing himself the broker said:
81 have written several letters to the Seaside
Hotel here and received no answer. I have
several friends who also make the same com.
plaint."
How long ago was thisf'
About a month"
"Ah! yes, well, your letters probably went to
the Dead Letter Office"
But why? Were they not called fort"
"Oh, yes, but started In here determined to
do my duty. The last postmaster was removed
because he hadn't sent dead letter to WASH
ington during his whole term of Office, and
during the first four weeks of mine / sent off
96. I've got about so more ready to go to-day,
but after this shall hold up for awhile and de-
liver all that come. Pm going to run this office
bang up and city style or Pm going to get out.
Good-day, SIR"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04

were ably seconded by the English delegates.
who have a large representation 1t the con-
gress The Minister and Madame Guyot were
bowing and Smiling their acknowledgements
during the presentation speeches..
Only make cause popular and people VIII
say to you, Il always believed in It Inc
term ''woman's rights has always been odious:
but call it by any other name, sugar-coat It, and
the masses of the people will see good reason
for their adoption, and wonder why women
were not always fairly treated.
But the strong-minded French woman has
made great advance. She will not hereafter
take back seat. But she lacks the educ7-i
uonal privileges that are granted to women IN
America. One Of the questions hotly dis
cussed was their admission into professional
schools on an equality with men, and the CO
education of the sexes
BELvA A. LoCKwooD.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
SMOKERS AND THEIR WAYS.
The State of Mars Finances Indicated by
the Cigars He Buys.

New York Times.1
A young man walked into downtown cigar
store last Saturday and called for some cigars.
what kind will it be to-day?" asked the pro-
prietor. "Oh, three for a half" said the Gus
toner, and the cigars were given him.
tits pay daywith that young man to-
day." said the proprietor after the customer
had left. II can always tell just when these
young fellows are feeling like millionaires. On
pay day they come in and put up so cents for
three cigars. The next day. say Sunday, they
call for two for quarter. with the explanation
that they have discovered that the two for a
quarter are just as good as the three for
fifty. Monday they come in and ask for
l0-cent straight cigars, and explain that
they hss'e learned that they are just as
good as the two for a quarter, Tues
day they feel confident that the three for
quarter cigars are just as good as the l0-cent
straight Wednesday they try scent straight
with no explanation, and on Thursday six for a
quarter will do. On Friday some of them
come in and say: .'Give me a small bag of
smoking tobacco" Oh. yes. the quality of
cigars a man smokes furnishes an excellent in
sight into the state of his finances.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
THE SULTAN'S MARCH.
Oliver Optic Describes the Grand
Parade to the Mosque.
PRETTY CIRCASSIAN FLIRT.
Women Of Constantinople, Their Dress and
Yashmaks.
ABDUL AzIz AND HIS BoDYGUARD
WRITTEN FOR THE prspA1cH.I

WELL remember the
many walks, rides and
sails I took about
Constantinople; and if
I had half a dozen
wide-awake American
boys whom i became
my duty to amuse and
instruct at the same
time I think I could
do better by them in
the city of the Sultan
than 1 could in Lon
don and Paris. Every
thing there would at
least have the charm
of novelty, and I be-
liave Ii wnnld take
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
OTHER PEOPLES PICTURES.
A Detroit Dealer who Has Quite a Trade
in NIisft Photos.


Detroit Free Press.I
"Misfit photographs for sale" is the sign on
Michigan avenue photograph gallery. The
man who owns the place says he hit on that
plan to get nd of pictures that people order and
never pay for.
But who buys the pictures?" asked the
sketch artist
"Oh, many folks You see. a young man
comes in here and sees a nice picture of a girl,
and he buys one and sends it home TO his
friends Then he takes one for himself-perz
haps two-and IN that way / get my money back
know one young fellow who took some of my
best work and sent it to Germany to represent
his wife. The picture could easily have passed
for hers as far as the features went, but she
was never dressed out like that Mothers who
have little children often buy pictures of chill
dren with long hair when theirs hasn't grown
out and send them around to friends at a dis
tance. can sell brides pictures without any
trouble. sometimes think pictures that amt
taken for people look just as much like them.
Besides, it saves you all the trouble of q sit
tingn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
COUNTERFEITING A SNAKE BITE.
The Trick Played by n Georgia Youth 90
GET n Drink.

Amer1cus (Ga. RepubIican.1
A young man living in one Of the dry coun-
ties. killed a large rattlesnake last Monday,
and just as he did so the Savannah. Americas
and Montgomery train rolled into the station.
He noticed that his father got bottle of Xxx
X. Martell brandy, and he wanted some of it.
So he got the rattler, took his pocketkn1fe, cut
a cash on his hand. and ran to the old man, ex-
claiming: "See here, killed himi But he bit
me, and I'll dier' The fond father saw the
blood dripping from his boys hand. and with
the bottle into his sons mouth, and poured the
entire contents into mis- throat, and then sent
for doctor.
The boy was soon stupidity drunk. and when
the doctor arrived he looked at the wounded
hand, then at the dead snake, and quietly said:
mo snake ever bit that hand. Why, it's a
deep cash, and cut with knife. too. He is not
poisoned from snake bite, but he is dead
drunk" and forcing a strong emetic down him,
the wise old doctor left.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04

Mass: Clark Cooper, Trenton, n. j.; W. N.
Eastabrook, ElnIra,. n. Y; F. A. Elwell.
Portland. Me-; Rev. G. E. Fessenden, Summit
Hill, Pa; ID. s. Higgins, Portland, Me-; w. H.
Kirk. Philadelphia, Pa; Daniel Krum. Colum-
bus. o.; D. w. Levy, Quincy, ILL.,; D. c. Nurse,
Walnut, ILL.,; F. Fl. Palmer. Portland. Me-;
Joseph Pennell, Philadelphia. Pa; ;P. H. Reilly.
Hartford. Conn.,: w. c. Roseboom, Cherry Val
ley, N. Y; J. W. Schneider Summit Hill, Pa;
G. Seavey. Portland, Me-; S. b. Shannon, Cleve-
land o.: Wentworth, Skowhegan, Me-; r. Il.
White, Quincy, ILL.,, and II. r. Wilson, Clarion,
Pa. F. A. ELwELL,
Manager Of the Cyclists Touring Club.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
Smart Girls Mt Slate Lick.

ArmstrOnB hepupI1cHn.I
Some of the papers are blowing about
couple Of girls at Walk Chalk who have been
driving moving machine and horse rake.
Well, right around Slate Lick we can count
nearly dozen girls and young married women
who can reap. NOW or stack hay, thrash grain
or thrash men when they come in to dinner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
The Mennest Mean Man.

Albany Argus.I
Among the mean men of Duchess county 10
farmer at WappIngers Falls, who hires
"gIeen-horns' at Castle Garden for a month,
and at the end of that time discharges them
and refuses to pay them any wages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
A DREAM DEFINED.
Merely Sign That the sleeper's Mind il
Not Asleep.
Chicago Inter Ocean. J

OhlcABO IhIet Ocean.J
Is dream sign of anythingf Why yes,
undoubtedly. 1t is a sign of life in the dreamer,
and that he is not asleep all over. Some of the
organs of the complex brain are active, carry
ing on the process of thought without guidance
of the will. A dream is simply the result of un-
guided mental action, and the nature of the
dream depends on what part of the brain is
active. There is probably nothing more super
human in dream than IN revery, or even in
the incoherent imaginings of an insane person.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
HARE'S REMEDY

For men. Checks the worst cases In three
days. and cures in ive days. Price 81 90, It
]. FLEMINGS DRUGSTORE,
116&TT18u AZ Market ssxooS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
a crRCAssIAN rLIRr.

A considerable collection of people of all
naslons had gathered ct the sides Of the
street 70 geo the show, and not . few ear.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-08-04
WORKS OF THE CONGRESS

and the encouragement that they had given to
their laborA The remarks Of Madame Aosier
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12

About two years ago took your mo
1andine";; since then my health has
been and is now as good asst ever was.
Can eat in moderation now food that
two years ago dared not touch. Atthe
same time was afflicted with adisease,
I believe, of the skin; for the last IF
teen years 1t has been plague to me.
1t invariably made its appearance in
February and lasted until April. When
I got warm in bed it would commence
itching. There was no eruption until
was compelled to scratch, then little
pimple, not as large as pins head,
would appear, and then my misery
commenced. have laid many cold
winters night without any covering un-
til I could stand the cold no longer,
and then would pull the cover over me
and get snatches Of sleep. have not
felt It since taking your valuable mo
landine," which was taken for dyspep-
STA, and believe that it has cured me
of that plague. write this to show you
have been cured by your valuable
'sNolandine," invaluable to me. owe
you many thanks. I do not write this
for publication, but if you think it may
benefit any of our fellow-men similarly
afflicted, you may use it as you think
proper. Very respectfully,
JAMES L. -EGE,
at 1.-The house of John H. Tyler & Co.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12

you few lines to tell you how we is
geteen along. you know how bad of us
all was when you gin uses that nolandine
we'll marin my husbon tuck all them
bottles and got we'll and etc all you fetch
him, you kno he was most dead and you
saved hisn life and them too childer you
gin them six bottles of nolandine the is
big and fat boys all them sores is well.
my old man is doing smart, he dun got
fine farm and makes good Twin and
has good health. nolandine saved his
life and them too children too. we calls
our home nolandine because it saved my
old man life and the childrens life too.
we pray for you and good man who
made nolandine every mite and morn
in and hope god will less you both and
hope we will meet in heven. there amt
none of us willing to be here without
nolandine and a heep of peple here
never herd oft afore we told them about
it. now they like it like we does, and
git it by the dozen dear good madam
you has made well man of him and
them too children and god bless you for
that. it takes me week to write so
much this is first letter have writ for
nigh on fore year you is only one would
rite too if you don't mean rit us few lines
and thank that good man for given us
that nolandine were save my old man
and them too boys who is all well and
harty, your devoted friend,
SARAH ANN LAROCHE. i
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12

against lawless combinations, the mad
ness of mobs, and that the armed volun-
teer soldier behind the civil officer is the
least costly and most reliable conserva-
tor OF the peace. On seven separate oc-
casions during the present year military
aid has been employed to reinforce the
civil power in preventing public disor-
der and violence. The call for such aid
has been always promptly responded to,
and the mere presence OF troops has
never failed to have the desired effect.
Upon the subject of colleges and higher
education the Governor says some good
things. Virginia has not been remiss,"
says he, lin the timely organization Ct
higher institutions of learning, or in ac-
cOrding them reasonably generous sup
port. The reports of the current year
show these institutions to be on the
whole in more prosperous condition
than for some years past. These insti
buttons are then separately referred to.
In conclusion the Governor says: BE
sides the themes embraced in this mes
sage, there are a few other matters of
Importance to the State about which my
four years of executive experience has
given me some knowledge. hope to be
able to present some reflections upon
them in a brief message to your honora-
BILE bodies to be submitted later THE
subjects herein l now commit to your
hands in the full faith that your wise
legislation will promote all the interests
of the Comma nwealth, thus making her
great future worthy of her immortal
past"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
Iorpid Liver.

A VALUABLE MEpIcINE.-Under this
head the Petersburg Daily Index has
the following:
1--WE have received from Rev. Mr..
Kelley the following testimonial in re-
gard to the virtue of .Nolandine, which
we checrfully publish for the benefit of
those who may be in need of such
medicine"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. time ago there
was a notice of the above mentioned
in the local columns of the Index,
which attracted my attention. After
conference with one Of the proprietors
/ procured a bottle Of 'Nolandine,"
ard received so much benefit from its
use that tried secord one, and am
ow using the third. Having suffered
illdescribable tortures for more than
forty years from torpid liver this 1nedi.
cine has afforded me more relief, than
anything have ever used. A desire
to benefit my fellow-creatures is my
cole motive for publishing this state
meut. JOHN D. KELLEY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
Liver Complaint.
OFFICE OF ]. w. CALDWELL, /
RICHMOND, VA. !

OFFICE OF ]. w. CALDWELL,
RICHMOND, VA.
Dear Sir,-For the benefit of persons
suffering from Chronic Liver Com
plant, beg leave to call their atten-
ton to your vegetable preparation,
"fIolandine" Iregard it as "chola-
gA&ue," combining alsotonic and reno
waiting properties, aud in this respect
differing from any medicine I have
ever taken.
The effects of yorr Nolandine" In
nv case, has been on the liver and Sc
cretions identical with ca1ome1; at the
same time, entirely free from nauseating
and facilitating consequences follow
ing the use of that mineral.
[ very cheerfully recommend your
"Nolandine" for the diseases enume-
rated on your circulars, and am convinc-
cd from personal benefit derived from
its use, that it must become a stand-
ard family medicine.
I am not alone i'll the very high esti-
mate place on "Nolandine," and trust
it will be universally known and be, IS
it should be, the means of taking the
place of mineral preparations for that
class of diseases in which 1t has prov
ed so successful and already gained such
a reputation. Hoping that 'Nolandine"
may reach all persons suffering from bill
ious arrangement ard prostration from
chronic diseases, am very respectfully
yours. ICHN w. CARNWELL,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
varicose Veins.

To the Nolandine COMPANY:
Permit me to add my testimony to the
curative properties of Nolandine.
For many years have. suffered from
yaricose veins. Twelve m onths ago
struck my leg against chair, breaking
one of the veins. The wound thus
made could not be healed except for
short time; then break out afresh. At
times suffered untold misery from To-
cal fever and most insufferable burning
sensation. After using two (2) bottles
of your Vegetable Nolandine" the
liberated places healed, the swelling
disappeared, natural sleep was restored,
and my nervous system composed. .
Asa verinifuge, Nolandine acted spe-
officially on one of my children. AS a
blood purifier and general tonic, your
Nolandine has no equal. Gratefully
yours, d. B. PROSSER,
at 1903 Main street, Richmond, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
A Family Medicine.

Having suffered for several years with
liver complaint, indigestion and an OBJ
stinate form of cutaneous disease, after
unsuccessfully using other remedies, I
was advised by several physicians to try
your celebrated preparation, NOLAN
dine"
Since thoroughly testingit, lean con-
fdently recommend it as the best altc-
rative blood purifier and liver invigora-
tor have ever used and'it can also be
taken with much efficacy by delicate
females. consider it a valuable family
medicine, possessing the advantages of
Mercury" without its injurious effects,
and with pleasure offer my unsolicited
testimony in favor of Nolandine."
Very respectfully.
MRS. G. w. FRANCISCO,
Richmond, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
Blood Purifier.

: RICHMOND, VA, October I, 1886.
To zVhoM it may concern:
For twelve months was fearful suf-
ferer from chronic eczema, during
which time was in the hands of most
skilful physician, faithfully using his
remedies, internal and external, with
out deriving any benefit whatever.
suffered night and day with the most In
tolerable itching, continuous headache,
loss of sleep, appetite and strength.
My kidneys and nervous system were
fearfully deranged, and my body was
covered with innumerable boils. By
taking three (s) bottles ofJOHNSTONS
VEGETABLE NOLANDINE | have
been restored to perfect health. re-
gard Nolandine as the best blood puri-
fer, and the most powerful tonic ever
compounded, and 1 am not alone III
this belief. Very respectfully yours, &c.,
H. 3. GRUBBS.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
chiIls and Fever.

FLEET, KING AND QUEEN Co., VA, /
January 81, 1887. !
1 was afflicted with chil1s and fever
during the fall of last year. could
stop them with quinine, but they
wouldn't stay stopped. They would re-
turn the 9TH, 18th, 2Ist, or 18th days.
A friend gave me part of bottle of No
landine. used it according to direc-
lions, and haven't had a chill since.
Am in good health and weigh as much
or more than ever did.
E. S. WILSON,.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
Constructive Diarrhea.

1 feel it my duty to make the fat
known, for the benefit of those WHO
may be suffering as have done. Tie
/ .e DR.. Charles Bell Gibson, and other
physicians in the city, pronounced my
disease consumptive diarrhea, and aftAAr
three (3) years of treatment, duriig
which time derived no benefit what
ever, they said my complaint was i'll
durable, I was reduced to a mere
shadow by loss of appetite, cough d ar
rhea, night sweats and sleeplessnfss.
I had not strength to go up and down
s.airs without assistance.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12

three years with the Chronic Liver COM
plant, Diarrhna and Dyspepsia, with
total loss Of strength, energy and appe-
title, accompanied by sleeplessness. A
single bottle of your "Nolandine" has
restored me to health. To ''Nolandine"
am Indebted for this restoration. I
would also state, in this connection, that
during the several years of my sickness
tried many remedies, all of which
proved to be entirely worthless in my
case. Your 'Nolandine" should beuni-
versally known. am convinced, when
tried, It will become standard remedy.
ANY persons desiring further infor1na-
tion will have it most cheerfully impart-
ed by calling upon me.
Very truly and gratefully yours,
o. p. HAWKINS, Richmond, Va.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
Delicate Females.

are EAST BROAD ST., RICHMOND, Va.
J. w. Johnston:
I feel it but just to recommend your
valuable medicine, "Nolandine," for
any trouble caused by torpid liver, or
constipation produced by morphine or
any drug used to subdue pain. AS a
tonic for females it is unsurpassed.
The above you are heartily welcome
to use in any way you deem best, and I
will personally tell any one whatit will
do, on application. Respectfully,
MRS. A. E. ANTHONY.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-12-12
Kidney Affections.
RoBIow'S STATION,
CrrsorI.p EIEIn COIINTY. VA.

RoBIow'S STATION,
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA,
March rs, 1885.
Mr.. J. W. Johnston:
Dear Sir,-Having suffered for year,
with a chronic affection OF the kidneys,
arrangement of the liver, and my gene
ral system charged with nalarial polsonr.s
found no relief from treatment OF med1-
cine until I used Vegetable Nolandine
am now free from above complaints,
and to Nolandine am indebted for this
restoration to health. honestly recon-
mend it to all persons suffering from
above diseases.
WILLIAM DICKINSON,
superintendent of Coal Mines.