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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
A QUEER SALUTE.
How the Royal Ladies of Persia Were
Once Strangely Greeted.

How the Royal Ladies of Persia We're
Once Strangely Greeted.
DR.. Wills, an Englishman who lived
many years in Persia, says that until
lately it was the rule that no male per-
son over ten years of age should be
found on the road over which royal
wife or daughter was to pass. A viola
ton of the rule was punished with
death. Even now, he says, Europeans
wisely avoid unpleasantness by turning
aside when they hear the shouts which
indicate the approach of the palace
ladies'" says the New York Morning
journal.
The late American minister, Mr.. Hen-
jamin, made great mistake on one oc-
casion by neglecting this precaution.
With true American simplicity, he was
accustomed to ride through the streets
with only one servant. Meeting the
procession one day, he failed to turn
out of its path.
The result was that his servant was
beaten and he himself was hustled into
a by-roed. The next day he duly lodged
a complaint of his treatment, but he
had to put up with the apology that,
naturally, the royal servants would not
recognize "one-horse minister"
An Austrian officer of engineers,
many years in the service of the shah,
was wiser in his generation. He met
the late queen-mother and royal ladies
when he was on foot, turned his face to
the wall like native, and as each car
rage passed deliberately saluted from
the back of his head.
The ladies screamed with laughter
and told the shah, who persuaded him
to repeat his novel salutes, and Their
congratulated him on his discretion.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

"Flattering. that! ! owe you one.
Mr.. Evan Fauntleroy! It's not often
that gentlemen who have danced with
Bessie WestchesteI forget her com.
pletely," the girl retorted with a
bright smile and a mock courtesy
that brought a grin to the stolid
face Of the sentry at her elbow But
the meaning in the eyes she fixedon the
youths belied her levity; and again the
dark arched eyebrows spoke almost as
plainly as words had done quick eau
ton to his sense trained in peril Of the
border. He knew some meaning would
underlie her words, and his brain grew
alert to unravel it.
Your pretty cousin Carolyn is 40 close
a friend to me, Mr.. Fauntleroy, that she
shall send you message to mend your
memory" Bessie ran on, glibly enough,
but with heart in her very throat, lest
she might say too much. I'VE were
talking of you, only this morning. She
is looking so well-SO cOntented-now. !
would not let her come out; there was
too much risk-from the cold. But,
had she dreamed you were here, she
would have sent-indeed, you may really
decept-her messages Of love and cheer
through me. She leaves for the north,
rery soon, to visit her mother and broth
er. lie has been very sick, but is better
now. know that you are glad that
she took no risk-from the weather.
even if you miss seeing her. Perhaps
again the girls glance emphasized
her words strongly and her brows
moved slightly-"she may be looking
at you from some window, now"
fTO RE CONTINUED
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
Lynch Law In Algeria.

Lynch law has been practically estab-
ished in Algeria, with the moral con.
nivance of the authorities. This prim-
tive state of things has been brought
about owing to the lack of judges and
gendarmes. The other day an Arab
who had assaulted and slain little girl
near Constantine, under circumstances
of atrocious cruelty, was followed by
some Of his indignant fellow-country-
men, seized by them, and flung over a
precipice before the police could inter
fere. In the space Of eighteen months
eight criminals, some of whom wert
convicts returned from Cayenne, have
been shot for murder and robbery
without the benefit Of trial by jury.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

ulster. A light of recognition passed
over the generals face, and he made
movement to check his horse, seeming
about to speak. But the other man,
with very slightest shake of his head,
put his finger carelessly upon his lip,
and the federal COMMUNICATE look of
recognition on his face changing to
one of contempt-turned his eyes
toward the prisoners once more, riding
slowly onward. AS he passed out of
view, his mute interlocutor raised his
hat gracefully, saying over that lady's
shoulder:
"a very sad spectacle, my dear Mrs.
Gray"
Turning quickly at the words, the
matron started as her glance encoun-
tered the placid one of Peyton Fitz-
hugh.
"A piteous spectacle, indeed" she be-
gan, earnestly; but her younger daugh-
ter, coming up at the instant, looked
full at the spy as she finished for her:
"And some of them are-Virginians!"
"Yes; that tall, coatless youth looks
like one" he replied, unperturbed, but
with meaning glance that brought
the blood to her cheek.
Come, mamma, sister, we are vast
ing time" Bessie turned her back alb
ruptly on her handsome "Dr. Fell"
covering her wonder if he had caught
her signals to Evan by directions to the
bearers of the coffee-tins.
There was general movement by the
women, as news of the merciful order
spread, Mrs. Gray and Miss Westchester
already near the line.
Poor young devil He looks so
deuced cold" he said, distinctly.
"Stop, Miss Bessie. Here, give HIM
this"
As she turned in surprise, Bessie
Westchester saw his tall figure clad in
light walking-suit, his hand extend
ing to her the warm ulster, as he added,
meaningly: "Not from me, of course;
from yourself. He will prize it more,
that way, and be more careful of it
than of his life and liberty"
Strangely enough, the graceful man
was so awkward that he dropped the
heavy coat, as the girl hesitated; but
when he raised it her quick ear car It,
from lips that scarce moved, the hurried
whisper:
Inside pocket-warn him-danger-
Gus paper-extreme cautionl"
With brain whirling from excitement
and conjecture, with no time to think,
the girl took the coat. And ere she could
form one word Of query-not direct
enough for exposure if overheard-Fitz-
hugh had moved rapidly away.
A moment later, matron and maid,
rebel sympathizer and union loyalist
alike, were close at the long line OF
captives, eager for warm drink and
food-more eager still for kindly word
and touch ofgentle hand; and bring back
-homel
Strong food and steaming coffee, del.
icacies and warm wraps, were urged
upon the needy men, their guards stand.
ing grim but not unsympathetic, as they
warned back those pressing too far be-
yond their line.
Thank you, miss, from my heartr
Evan Fauntleroy said, cheerily, as he
drained his second cup of coffee and
munched rapidly on third buttermilk
biscuit. I'm never forget your face
your goodness to stranger"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
FUNNY FANClES.

IT Is now that the street front limits
of property may be told nearly to the
width Of hair. Just observe how the
snow is shoveled.-0il City Derrick.
WHERE SIZE Observation-Disclosures
~ tell you, woman has got TO the point
where she succeeds at everything she
undertakes" Sufferer mo, she
doesn't; she is rank failure as an old
est inhabitant. Truth.
ALrRED (rapturously)-"Now, dar-
ling, please name the happy day"
Minnie (blushinglyl-"Three weeks
from next Thursday, Alfred" Norah
Through the keyhole)-"If you please,
miss, that's my regular day out. You'll
have to git married in the early part Of
the week. "-Tid-Bits.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

About the efficacy in obstinate cases Of dys
pepsia Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, re
quires no strength OF credulty. Are YOU
troubled with indigestionl II so try il, moi
occasionally, systematically. Take a regu.
lar, persistent course Prompt relief, ulti
mate cure will be the result. The dyspep
tic, the bilious, the nervous, the rheumatic,
the malaria and kidney-troubed attest its
efficacy. A wineglassful before meals.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
August
Flower"

lam ready to testify under oath
that if it had not been for August
Flower should have died before
this. Eight years ago l was taken
sick, and suffered as no one but
q dyspeptic can. employed three
Of our best doctors and received
no benefit. They told me that had
heart, kidney, and liver trouble.
Everything l ate distressed me so
that l had to throw it up. August
Flower cured me. There is no med
icine equal to it." LORENZO F.
SLEEPER, Appleton, Maine. o
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
Best OF All

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup Of Figs. One bottle will answer fol-
all the family and costs only 50 cents: the
large size 81. Try it and be pleased. Man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

ATTENTION is called TO the Improved Vic.
tor Incubator advertised In another column.
The manufacturers ian old established
FIRM guarantee this incubator TO be simple,
easy OF operation, durable, and that the heat
regulator used will keep the temperature
In egg chamber at incubation heat regard
less Of variations in the outside tempera-
ture. The price Of this hatcher is far lower
than that OF any other first class incubator,
and it will pay customers TO send cents in
stamps TO Geo. Ertel & Co., Quincy, ILL.,, for
a CODY Of their finely illustrated catalogue.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

CLERK-"We have some very pretty new
egg cupsn Mrs. Rural-"Well, I'll take q
dozen II you are perfectly sure they are
fresh. Inter Ocean.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

Now AND then you hear Of charitable
coal dealer, but he IS not likely TO 60 very
much out of his weigh 10 be so.-Texas
Siftings.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

THE wise schoOlma'am doesn't wait till
arbor day TO plant birch where it will do
the most good. Philadelphia Record.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

BAD boys are very promising youngsters
just before being laid over the parental
knee.-Glens Falls Republican.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

EXTREMES meet when the heat Of discus
sion causes a GOODNESS between two friends.
Truth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

THE more the man who builds on the
sand invests in his house the verse it
will be for him.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

THE greatest circulating medium is tho
mer.-GalvestOn News.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

IL infancy we are generally most inof-
fensive when "up in arms. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17

HEATED Remarkably turn will COME
sputtered the buckwheat cake on the hot
griddle, 'by gravyp
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
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CHAPTER vIII.-CoYT1NUED.
BY I. C. DE LEON.

copyright 1891 bv J. B. Lppincott Co. and Published
by Special Arrangement
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1893-03-17
To Believe the Truth

The auctioneer is a man who likes to have
you talk ck-Yonkers Statesman.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15

The legend Of the Kilkenny cats, who
deyoured each other, save their caudel
a9pendages. is about having its counter
part in the battle of the fierce DemOc "a
sizes of tyew York. Senator Hill, who is
bitterly hostile to Mr.. Cleveland, runs
the Democratic party Of that state and
dictates the political appointments. Con-
sequently, al the Office holders are Hill
and anti Cleveland men Naturally,
this state Of affairs is not in consonsnce
with the interests Of Mr. Cleveland, and
lie has started out to rectify and "eyen
up" matters by appointing Bissell, his
tried friend and ally, Postmaster Gener-
al, and supplementing this by making
Maxwell, 8 ferOcious anti-Hill man,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General. II
goes without saying, therefore, that eve
~ postmaster in the State and City Of
New York viii not only be Cleveland,
but an anti-Hill man. Each city, village
and cross roads viii thus have postmas-
ter who will above all things be CleTe-
land henchmsn, around whom will be
rallied all the Cleveland, anti-Hill ele-
ment, and some of the party in the State
will be split up into rival and warning
factions, who, Kilkenny cat fashion, viii
deyour each other. The jolly war is on,
and Republicans are mirthful specta-
tors of the contest.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15
The Ex-offroe Holders.

WAsHINGroN, March Representative
Springer, who was one ofthe president s
callers TO day, asked him If the rule of not
appointing men who had held Office under
him four years sg0 was to prevail as reported.
The president replied in the affirmative, and
when asked If the rule was infsxible, Mr..
Cleveland responded that it would be 80 sub
stantially. There might be exceptional and
extraordinary circumstances which might
cause some departures from it, but he could
not call TO mind many possibilities tojastify
a change from the policy decided upon.
Mr.. Springer asked if the rule was also to
apply 70 fOurth-clsss postoffices Mr.. Cleve-
lands response was thst he had not tho ught
about thst but be gave the decided impress
sion that it would prevail to as a great ex-
tent as possible with the small postmaster
skius
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15
SO. THOMPSON THE MAN.
On the Supreme Bench Instead of
Heydrick.

Governor PattisOn caused genuine sur
prise when he sent 10 the senate the name OF
Hon. Samuel G. Thompson, of Philadelphia,
10 be judge Of the supreme court to succeed
Justice Paxsop. The nomination was en-
tirely unexpected, as impressions conveyed
to inquirerers at the executive department
were that Judge Heydriek had accepted the
appointment rendered him last week. 1t
transpires that on February "a Judge Hey
drick declined the position, aud on Monday
morning last called upon Governor Psttison
with the information that personal interests
would prevent his again accepting seat on
the supreme bench.
The next day, according TO the story now
told, the governor sent for d. T. Watson of
Pittsburgh, and when that gentleman arriy-
ed, offered him the position, but Mr.. Wat
son declined. Jus; how much truth there is
in the story about the sending for Mr.. Wat
son cannot be learned, but be was in town
few days ago, and Deputy Attorney Cen
eral Stranahan IS authority for the state
ment that Mr.. Watson was offered the seat
contingent on his accepting the nomination
for the place from the Democrats next fall.
he declined because he did not think the
chances Of election good. Il is said that the
governor urged Mr.. Watson to accept, but
that gentleman did not want the place,
though his reasons for refusing are not
known here. When be found Mr. Watson
Obdurate the governor decided that he had
given enough chances to the western part of
the State, and appointed Mr. Thompson.
Mr.. Thompsoa's appointment was con-
drmed by the senate
The new aPpoiniee, Mr.. Thompson, is
son Of the late Chief Justice Jane. Thomp-
son, and is a member of the Philadelphia
bar. He is well known in this city as an
exceptional lawyer Mr.. Thompson never
had very extensive court practice, but en-
joyed an Office practice reputed to be worth
upward ofS60,OOO a year. He was special
ist in equity cases, and during his supreme
court practice has been sigually successful at
times in the face Of principles already estab-
lished- His opinions on points Of law have
always: been valued by h:s fellow lawyers
and often been quoted in the lower courts.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15
No Annexation Just Now

President Clevelsnd sent 70 the Senate on
Thursday a message Withdrawing the Ha-
waiian treaty, which has been pending in
that body. 1t is understood that the Presi
dent is opposed to the treaty in its presen;
form. A gentleman who has talked with
the President said yesterday that another
treaty would be made. Il is understood
that the President viii suggest that a com
mittee be appointed to visit the Hawaiian
Islands this year, during the interval be
tween the adjournment of the special session
of the Senate and the reconvening OF the
next Congress.
The San Francisco Examiner yesterday
published lengthy statement made by
Liliuokalani, the deposed Queen Of Hawaii
She closes her statement as follows; The
Queen Of Hawaii raises her solemn note of
protest HayaiianS detes. the very thought
OF annexation. It Is not an,agonism, as yet,
to the United States, bat it IS the overwhelm-
ing grief with which our native eyes shall
behold any flag sarmOunting our four shores
except the one which is associated indelibly
with the memories Of our glorious past
glorious, not in might and battle, butt the
noble Efforts Of our nation 10 clOthe itself
with the fair robe of enlightenment, religion
ap1 cov,, r,a-os
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15
BakersviIle Items.

The s. S. and Y. P. s. c. Z. are still being
held since our pastor resigned.
The Jefferson farmers, or rather sugar
makers at present, are anxious to see the
sap flow from the sturdy maple trees.
Messrs. BArkley & Knepper will soon take
charge Of the grist mill of this place and IL
tend putting rollers therein.
The funernal service Of Mrs. John Baker,
will take place in the Lutheran church
March 18th. Rev. r. Manages, our former
minister, now residing at Gettysburg, will
conduct the service.
Mr.. Kriser, now living in Shipvill. Tone
mile and half north of this place., intends
moving again to Bridgeport, WestmoreIand
county, as soon as the roads can be travelled
by wagons.
The teachers institute held at this place
March 4th, was not very largely attended,
yet was successful on account ofour hum
bic servant, Prof W. H. H. Baker, being
with Us and giving valuable aid to our
young teachers in the way of methods.
Some teachers of this. district are weAried
some By having 10 press 50 many foot prints
in the earths coloriess coat.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15
Mt. Moriah Items.

William II. Homer received an ugly kick
from vicious horse one day last week AT
frss it was thought the injury might prove
fatal, but he is nov getting along very nice
ly.
Hon. Daniel S,nffs has been seriously II
for the past week AMI fears are entertained
for bis recovery
Zimmerman and Ankeny are busy get
ting out lumber for MiIIer's barn. They
have taken contract TO put it up this sum-
mer.
John W. Zimmerman is spending the
week in Johnsiown attending TO business
Fred Holder, our local weather prophet,
thinks the ground was frozen too hard for
the ground hog to dig way cut.
Our Jolly old hunter, Philip c. Mowry,
has been quite successful in hunting eOons
the past two weeks. 0ne willy coon. howey-
er. bid defiance to all OF Philips traps. il
seems that Brer Coon would go up to trap,
poke a stick into it, thereby causing the
jaws Of steel to go shut, when be would
help himself TO the meat. Philip hopes to
corral his ooonshipyet.
Roads in this vicinity are impossible in
many places owing to the snow drifts. Oi
course everybody blames the supervisors.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15

TIE announcement that in apportion
ing the Offices Mr.. Cleveland has deter
mined not to recognize newspaper men
will prove a sore disappointment to our
Democratic brethren of the press. As the
President owes more to the press Of his
party than 10 any other source, this de-
termination ofhis, if it be true, smacks
somewhat Of ingratitude. The wealthy
editor Of the great" dailies may quietly
scquiesce in this slap in the face, but the
hard working, influential editors of the
rural press viii feel the slight, and natu-
rally, though perhaps eovertly, resent it.
Much, very much, Of our new Presidents
reputation and strength is due to the
constant, systematic support and puff
cry Of his party press. Without it he
would to-day be an obscure citizen in
the walks Of private life.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15

The whirligig of politics has never
br0aght before the public more singu-
lar and anamolous case than that of Hill
airy A. Herbert, jas. made Secretary OF
the Navy by President Cle7eland.
Mr.. Herbert was a Confederate soldier
during the late war, and a law on the
Statute books prohibits the appointment
OF any person "who has served in any
capacity in the military, naval or civil
service Of the so-called Confederate
States, or Of either of the States in in
'surrection, TO any position in the army
''of the United States" And yet here is
Col Herbert, late Of the Confederate ar
my, holding 3 position which makes
him-after the President-the command
er Of the entire Navy Of the United
States, with power 10 order and exact
obedience from the admirals and COM
msnders who commanded the fleets Of
the Union against which he was in arms.
The sbsurdity Of this condition Of az
fairs shows that the time for the repeal
Of this law is st hand.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1893-03-15
orandly Heroic in Retirement.

Col. A. K. Mcclure, after telegraphing
from Washington to the Philadelphia Tine'
an account Of the inaugural ceremonies 50
far as they related to President Cleveland,
refers to Ex-Presideni Harrison in these clos
ing words: with all the loodtide Of sor-
row and bereavement that has fallen upon
him be was grandly heroic in manner and
exhibited no trace OF personal disapPoiut-
ment over his retirement, but when told in
the oppressive solitude that regned shout
him ofthe dignity with which be had borne
himself in his great trust and Of universal
esteem that would go with him into private
life. there was moisture Of the eye and a
grasp Of the hand that told how grateful
were the offices Of public respect when they
silver the clouds Of the setting sun"