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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
The People of Mama.

The Mainotes are not especially pre-
possessing in appearance, but there is O
refined look in the women's faces, clean
cut, delicate features, nothing heavy or
obtuse. The men are spare and active,
dark in complexion and hair, though
not excessively so; they wear the beard,
which does not grow very thick; the
nose is prominent, the forehead high
and vertical, the head rather narrow,
the face generally somewhat deeply
modelled, with tendency to hollowness
of the cheek. The few men who still
keep to the national dress wear the bag
gy blue breeches, gathered in below the
knee, which the Greek islander affects,
rather than the white kilt, universal on
the mainland; but owing to the poverty
of the country, costume has been gener-
ally abandoned and the rags of European
dress have taken its place.
The women wear broad scarlet stripe
round the skirt, which they take off for
two years as a sign of mourning for a
relative. My guide observed sugges-
lively that there were few Of these red
stripes in Mama. The condition of the
people does not appear to have improved
much since Colonel Leake visited the
country in the early part of the century;
hunger and thirst ever at the door and
premature old age; the song Of lamen-
tation for some murdered relative, sung
by the women as they work the hand
mill at night, and the observation Of the
village head man who conducted him,
'If they had not given such precise
orders concerning you how nicely we
should have stripped you Of all your
baggageI-Macmill llanA Magazine,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
A GIRL OF THE LONG AGO.

An old man sits at even,de when the summer's 's
sun is low:
His thoughts, like birds of bcauteoUs wing, go
back to the long ago:
He looks upon golden tress which like II sun
beam lies
In his wrinkled palm, and tears will start un-
bidden to his eyes.
The tress recalls girlish form: he sees it
through his tears:
a merry voice rings out from where are
! grouped the vanished years;
Yes, from the past two eyes look forth with
lovelight all aglOw,
And now before him standsonce more girl of
the long ago.
You'd smile to see her standing 'mong the
maidens of today,
Her garments of a quaint old style forever
passed away,
And in the N:ic, hid away-a secret it's, you
know
is an old, old dress. the wedding gown of a girl
Of long ago.
little pair;
The old, old man looks down and smiles, rs if
they're really there;
He saw them trip the Money Musk" when the
harvest moon low.
What said he on L iiomeward ride to that
l. girl OF the lOn. ago!
No matter what; the wedding bells rang joy
ously one morn
When Ger the clover came the wind to kiss the
/ silken corn,
And he who oft with beating heart had played
the boyish beau
Stood up and blushed beside his bridc--thc girl
of the long ago.
Methinks that while he sits and rocks, with
life at its decline,
Still for his eyes and his alone her silver buckles
shine;
acannot tell you when she died; this only do
She is his bride today as when he won her long
ago.
y little miss steals forth sometimes and climbs
upon his knee:
Her fingers smooth his snowy locks, her eyes
l. are fair to see:
He kisses her with youthful zest his own eyes
all aglow.
Because she is the image of girl of the long
ago.
IT. G. Harbaugh in Good Housekeeping.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
Umbrella Etiquette in Turkey.

In China ladies are attended by SER
wants who hold umbrellas over their
heads. The Chinese and Japanese in
troduce both the umbrella and parasol
into their decorative work and athletic
sports. In western Turkey it is neces-
Bary to close an umbrella on meeting
people of high rank, and European
traveller who was passing one of the
palaces of the sultan was nearly run
through by the guard before he compre-
hended that he must put down the open
umbrella he carried. Every one passing
the actual residence of the sultan lowers
his umbrella as salutation to ''the
brother of the sun and the moon. DE.
troit Free Press.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
Too Brave to Be Killed.

The first white person who made a
permanent settlement in the county of
Onondaga, N. Y, was Ephraim Web.
ster. He traded with the Indians be-
came familiar with their language and
customs and was for many years Indian
agent and interpreter for the Onondagas.
1t sometimes happened that the Indians,
on account of fancied OF real wrongs,
became offended with him. More than
once they threatened his life. e.
At one time the Indians tied him to a
tree and amused themselves by throw
ing tomahawks to see how near they
could come to his head and not hit it.
Sometimes the whistling missile grazed
his hair. The sport was kept up for
more than an hour, during which time
Webster did not finch. His GOODNESS
excited the admiration of his tormen-
tors.-Youth's Companion.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
Perfectly Clear.

In Doctor Persons description of life
in the southwest as he saw it many years
ago-"before the war"-he speaks often
of the peculiar turns of speech there
prevalent. He was once present at an
ecclesiastical meeting, where motions
were piled upon each other until mat
ters were in a frightful muddle. Final
ly the moderator was appealed to for a
decision.
He rose from his seat, as became pre-
siding officer thus appealed to, and lift
ing his lank form till his head was
among the rafters of the low school
house he hesitated a moment and then
said
Brethren, my decision is that you are
all ahead of the hounds"
Doctor Pierson confesses that he did
not fully comprehend the meaning of
the words, but he could not help seeing
that the decision was perfectly clear and
satisfactory to the assembly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
The Composition of Chalk.

All chalk is composed of FOSSILS II
you take the tintiest bit and place it un.
der powerful microscope you will see
an infinite number of extremely diminu-
tive shells, and no spectacle on a larger
scale is more beautiful than the varied
forms of these diminutive homes of ami
NAL life which are disclosed by power
full glasses.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
What the World Likes.

The world likes to be astonished, not
courted. The man who would succeed
must rub out all his interrogation marks
and put in exclamation points. Skate
Fields Washington.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
Self Evident,

He-Have got to tell you that love
you?
She-Oh, no. guess you've been
making fool of yourself long enough
to satisfy papa.-Life.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
H0W'S
Your Liver? !?

Is the Oriental salutaticn,
knowing that good health
cannot exist without a
healthy Liver. When the
Liver is torpid the Bow
els are sluggish and con-
stipated, the food lies
in the stomach undi-
gested, pois oning. the
blood; frequent headache
ensues; a feeling of lassi-
tude, dependency ard
nervousness indicate how
the whole system is de-
ranged. Simmons Liver
Regulator has been the
means of restoring more
people to health and
happiness by giving them
healthy Liver than any
agency known on earth.
It acts with extraor-
dinary power and efficacy.
NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.
rs general family remedy for dyspepsia.
Torpid Liver, Constipation, etc, hardly ever
use anything else, and have never been dis
appointed in the effect produced; it seems to
be almost perfect cure for all diseases OF the
Stomach and Bowels.
w. J. McELRoY, Macon, Ga.
April 6, '92-1y. :.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
Dodds' Catarrh Cure
LOCAL AND INTERNAL TREATMENT.
Jan. 28-'91--2y.

In order to cure catarrh it is NECESSARY to al
lay the Inflammation of the irritated mem
branes with a soothing application, cleanse
the head of the plugging mucous secretions,
and heal the discharging ulcers. For cold in
the head and nasal catarrh DOdd'S local treat
ment does this without the aid of snuff, DOUGH
es or fumes. If the disease has extended
downwardS, affecting the bronchial tubes or
lungs digestion and blood, the internal treat
ment both removes from the system the scat
tered poison, and by its building-up proper
ties assists nature in restoring the impaired
parts Send for our book treating on catarrh
Foster, Milburn & Co, ,proprietOrS, Buffalo, N. Y
Sold in StauntOn by
sept %, 81 ly w. M. ALLEN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20

SIeepIessness Cured. ~
ST. SEVERN, Keylerton P. O., Pa.
l arn glad to testify that 1 used Pastor
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One of the parties to whom I sold some Of
Pastor KOenigs Nerve Tonic was telling me to-
day that he had suffered from great dizziness
and pain through his whole body. After using
one bottie he was entirely cured.
JOHN W. CARDER Merchant
My wife suffered for number of years from
violent nervousness and spent hundreds of dol
Ars for doctors and medicine but all to no
ava!. After taking only two bottles OF Pastor
koenigs Nerve Tonic her trouble has subsidized.
JOHN FULLMER
FnFH-A Valuable Book Nervous
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and poor patients can also obtain
] EN6I this medicine free OF charge.
This remedy has been prepared by the Reverend
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isnow prepared under his direction by the
KoENIc NED. CO.. Chicago, i!i.
Sold by Druggists at s I pcr Bottle. 6 for 50
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
DIED FOR HER COUNTRY.
NJ A RG A R EFT MAYFIELD,
AGED 23-lS62.

Should you chance that way and want
to see the spot, ask some one for the
grave where daisies grow!-New York
Tiyoao
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1892-07-20
Stauntoll Spectator.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
Russ as Newest Creed.

Never was such place as Russia for
eccentric and mysterious creeds. The
peasants In the Government province of
Uhm have been disquieted for some
months past by the appearance of new
religious sect Although no man has yet
seen with his own eyes an individual
member of this sect. its extraordinary
doings have filed many n village with
panic. The Shovers or Shearers. q"
as they are properly called-carry on
their mad work st night and In secret
Thus the Inhabitants of a village dis
cover early in the morning that all their
fowls have been plucked Of their
feathers, all their sheep closely shorn.
and the horses have had their names and
tails cut off. The hair. wool. and
feathers thus gained are made into a
sacriilcial pile and burned In an open
place ON the road. In village alter VIII
laro the cry has been raised, The
Shavcrs have been here" The advent
OF the Shavers" was foretold, they
say by the appearance of bosom Ga
cometl In the heavens. The peasants
are persuaded that tho "Shavers are
inspired by an evil spirit. and that their
object in making these burnt sacrifices
Is that the ashes, blown about by the
wind. may scatter the seeds of the
plague through the country Pail Mall
Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
ROYALTY WILL MARRY.
A Hungarian Detective Wants to
Enter Into Negotiations.
FOR A $5,OOO,OOO BRIDE.
This Ia Warranted an.Interesting but Pecu-
lisriy Fishy Tale About Proposed Pre-
posterous bargain Between n Prince of
Austria and Some Rich Yankee Girl.
rnY LEASED WIRE TO THE NEWS. !

New YORK, March l0.-lIenry Barna of
No. 2S3 East Houston street, If his story
is true, has been authorized by prince
of the imperial house of Austria to pro-
cure for the latter an American wife She
must be an heiress with at least s5,000,-
O00 and the prince claims TO be worth
more than seven and half millions.
Police superintendent Campbell of
Brooklyn received letter yesterday from
Mr.. Barna, who describes himself as a
Hungarian detective - and says that he
is authorized 10 negotiate a marriage for
a prince OF the imperial house Of Austria
who has a fortune of 2c.000 900 forms free
from all debts or encumbrances. Mr.
Barna says the prince is good looking and
well educated.
Should Chief Campbell arrange an
alliance with an American heiress he is
promised $1,000 when the ceremony is
performed. Mr.. Barna further says that
the young woman who is so fortunate as
to wed the Prince will Immediately re-
ceive all honors due her station, and that
the title of princess will be conferred upon
her by Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus
tria and Queen Victoria of England. The
Prince, according to Mr.. Barna, is closely
related 20 the royal family Of England.
Henry Barna is about - years old, of
medium height aud build, apd has a
bright, intelligent face, small 'mustache
and curly brown hair. He said:
You call in relation TO my search after
an American heiress willing TO ally her
self matrimonially with royalty? Then
let me assure you my quest Is entirely le-
gitimate.
II have written letters to the Police
Commissioners of San Francisco, Salt
Lake City, Chicago, Omaha, Galveston,
Savannah, Kansas City, Buffalo, Jersey
City and Hoboken as we'll as of Brooklyn.
| did not address the New York Commits
sioners because felt that the Prince him.
self must be conversant with the social
market here and found nothing TO his lik-
ing.
MY employment in this case was nego-
tiated not directly with the prince, but
with his representative, who suggested
Jay Gould's daughter rs a desirable purti,
but / declined to attempt negotiations
with such prominent family, to approach
which would be so simple matter for the
prince himself i have nothing TO conceal
in the matter but the name of my royal
principal. That i cannot-dare not
divulge. My reward is to be a life secre-
taryship in the princes household"
Mr.. Barna smiled shrewdly as he said
good night, with the remark
Believe me, there are stocks much
harder TO dispose of than first-class titles
of foreign nobility"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
SECRETARY FISHERS REPORT.
The Health of Rhode Islanders During the
Month of February.

Month of February.
The most prominent of the more inn
portant acute diseases in the order of their
largest prevalence in the State at large
during the month of February were inhu-
enza, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping
cough, diarrhna, measles. malarial affec-
tions, diphtheria, Group. typhoid fever and
scarlatina. Infammatory affections OF
the throat were also quite prevalent in
several localities, especially in Warwick
and East Providence.
The larger number Of the cases OF bron-
chitis and pneumonia were sequcls of the
influenza and were unusually fatal, espec-
ially almong those OF advanced age. Di-
arrhmal diseases were unusually preya-
lent for the season.
Compared with the previous month the
influenza and pneumonia were less FIRE
quent and rather less severe, bronchitis
continuing with about an equal preva-
leuce, aud diphttcria. scarletna aud
typhoid fever with diminished preva-
lence.
Measles had quite large prevalence in
Smithfeld and Woousocket.
The general amount of sickness OF the
various forms was reported as at least an
average Of the corresponding month in
the precedin five years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
Abraham l. ncn,n-s Enther.

Within seven miles of AIattoon is the
iarm which Abraham Lincoln's father
used TO own, and whore he lived. Abe
was OF age then and he didn't live on the
farm, but he visited his father once a
year and always brought him presents.
Thomas Lincoln died on his farm and is
buried in Gordon's graveyard near by.
Besides his grave Is that OF his second
wife. For many years the graves were
unmarked. Later on. Mr.. Dunlap Of
this city brought the matter to the atten-
tion Of several leading citizens Of Mat
toon and Coles County. The result was
that plain monument marks the place.
Robert Lincoln hearing OF the subscrip-
tion sent Mr.. Dunlap a check for $l0o.-
Chicago Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
THE ADMINISTRATION UPHELD
In the Dispute Over Behring Sea-
The Talk of Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 10-The Behring
sea question is almost the sole topic of
conversation in diplomatic circles to-day.
The comment is in terms of approval of
the course Of the administration. "Whar-
toms letter to Pauncefote" said Senator
Frye, sis a mastery representation of the
American cause"
"The withdrawal or the bonded privi-
leges accorded Canadian railroads would" +"
he added, bring Canadian authorities to
their senses and prevent their winking
Alaskan waters"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
HE SAYS nE's A SOLDIER.
farmer Bisbee of Lawrence Captures One
OF Three Burglars I'm His Barn.

farmer Bisbcc of Lawrence Captures One
OF Three Burglars in His Barn.
LAWRENCE, Mass, March 1o-Charles
F. Bigbee, wealthy farmer residing in
the easterly portion Of North Andover,
was awakened by a noise, and discovered
that his house had been ransacked by
burglars. Attention was attracted to the
barn, and il was found that three burg
lars were busily engage! in Harvesting a
horse TO buggy.
They fed at the approach OF Bisbee,
who gave chase and succeeded in csptur-
ing one OF the trio. The prisoner was
taken 20 North Andover, where he was
locked up In the selectmen's room.-He
gave the name OF George Hobbs.
He wore portions OF n United States Ar
my uniform. and he says he Is p years OF
age, 4 soldier stationed in Missouri, and
that he is at home on n furlough.
lie was srraigned in court and bound
over. The ether thieves were followed to
llaverhill, where ali traces Of them were
lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
The FINANCIAL NEWS.

The statements of the banks show com
mendabIe gains and should add to the
strength OF these securities.
The stock OF the Providence and Ston-
ington Steamship Company continues 20
hold firm at about the same prices. The
addition of the new steamer Maine which
was on exhibition yesterday, should
materially increase the freight receipts.
IL is n magnificent steamer and evident
ly designed TO perform the most complete
service at most economical cost. Its ca
pacity of 1875 car loads. although il has
been running but few days, has already
been fully taken up by freight a number
of times. It's speed is such as To secure
for this line the cream of the business.
The old-line steamers with their un-
slightly walkingbeams and heavy frames
above the upper deck, have necessarily
many disadvantages, both as freight and
passenger carriers, which are all done
away with in the new boat. Compared
with the past efforts in steamship build
ing, this new departure comes as near the
ideal as one could well imagine. For
comfort il Is model.
But business is to-day dependent upon
economy in time and space. In both these
particulars the Maine is far ahead of its
competitors. Every inch of space is util-
lied in such way as To secure the best
result. AS to speed, IL has already shown
itself superior to the other Sound steam
ers. Both OF these elements mean money
for the stockholders
1t should be a matter OF congratulation
both To the public and TO the investors, tina
the managers of the line have been fully
abreast OF the needs Of the times, and have
been able 20 put into practical form ideas
In shipbuilding which recognize the vastly
increasing demands Of New England for
commodious and cheap freight facilities
and at the same time satisfy the most
exacting demands OF the public for con
veniences and necessities in travelling.
American wood paper is stronger to-day,
and Providence Telephone continues TO
advance on real merit, it's bid price be-
ing above the sale of to-day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10

". Percy Meldon will appear as Elliot
Grey In "Rosedale. at Lothrop's Museum
tomorrow night. The occasion is Mr..
Meldon's benefit. aud the large advance
sale OF seats shows that he has host Of
friends who wish TO see him in this great
play. he will have the support of Miss
Ethel Tucker and the stock company OF
the theatre aud there will be special vol
unteers from Boston who will help by
their endeavors to make the occasion
memorable. The theatre should be
crowded ~ the door.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
How 20 Take Care Of the Brain.

organ in the body. Its best tonic and
stimulant is success. Tho worst and
most depressing thing 60 il Is failure
The most injurious effects come by using
stimulants in early life. Young people
should never use liquors, tea on coffee.
The latter two may not exactly do harm
but they are conductive OF no good.
They act mostly ON the brain and iniure
its growth very materially, Abundance
OF sleeps necessary. Eight hours Is not
more than enough. Sleep Is the time OF
relatively lowered expenditures and In
creased repair.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
Cotton Market.
A FIGHT WITH A PITCHFoRK.
Two Workmen Engage in n Row, and
One Il Badly Hurt.

Shortly before 10 o'clock noon, Edward
Drum aud jeremiah Grady, workmen at
the Perkins Iron Works, India street. be-
came involved in a quarrel while unload
ing scrap iron from q wagon.
From hot words the contestants soon
came 10 blows and suddenly Drum hit
Grady on the head with pitchfork which
he grabbed up.
Grady was rendered insensibe and was
carried TO the Hospital, where his wounds
were dressed Drum was arrested by OH
Ger Doe and was locked up in the cooler -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-03-10
UNION STATION rox BOSTON.
Railroad Commissioners Make Public a
Plan To Abolish Grade Crossings.

Railroad Commissioners Make Public n
Plan tn Abolish Grade Crossings.
BosToN, March 10.--In the annual re-
port of the railroad commissioners, made
public yesterday, the most interesting
portion relates to comprehensive plan
for abolishing the principal grade cross
ings OF the Fitchburg and Boston q
Maine systems in Cambridge, Somerville
and Charlestown, and bringing the tracks
on elevated structures into the city and
uniting them in a union passenger sta
tion on Caueeway street, between Leverett
and Nashua streets.
1t is proposed to elevate all the four
mort hern railroads as they approach the
city SO that they may enter upon asecond
instead OF first or ground floor.
Baggage and other matter can be raised
and lowered on hydralic platforms.
There will be room for from 20 to "a
tracks, according to the width OF the
platforms.
IL il proposed to begin the change in
the Fitchburg railroad at Webster avenue
in Somerville, where the road begins TO
rise; to raise Prospect street bridge about
three feet; TO span Somerville avenue and
the Grand Junction railroad by a bridge
10 1-2 feet above the present surface; to
pass then on TO level grade, at the ele-
vation of 81 feet TO Causeway street.
The change on the Lowell railroad
would begin at about 200 feet southerly
from its present bridge over the Fitch
burg and the Grand Junction railroads,
and then rise on a grade of e.half in
100 for distance OF i400 feet, where il
reaches the proposed elevation of 81 feet
President Marcy of the Fitchburg Rail-
road thinks the plan an excellent one, but
il Is doubtful whether his road would
stand the cost.
The road would no doubt. however, pay
its share for union station.
James r. Furber, late president OF the
Boston q Maine, was prepared Tor this
scheme and this road is favorable to II.