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SuDerstitiOus Fishermen.

Among many tanclful superstitiolS and
curious weather omens which l have
found to be universal with British fisher
men. writes Edgar L. Wakeman, are the
following: They never point with the
finger to another smack. If the mistake
occurs, both hands are instantly npraised
and soread in the attitude Of blessing.
Three idle strokes of stick in the sand,
making a figure resembling coffin, por'
tend death. 1t is unlucky to NEE. a
barking dog in the morning. II por-
poises tumble about in unusual numbers,
or if sea gulls leave the open sea and
gather noisily alongshore, storms Will
surely come. Whistling at sea IS the
worst of all i'll portents and nothing i9
so much dreaded as a wlistling woman
ashore. II mop or water bucket IS lost
overheard from smack the unfortunate
craft instantly sets sail for port. Dream
ing of anchors is a good omen. a broken
looking glass on board will create a ver7
liable panic. To count fishermen as
they march to and from the boats puts
them in deadly peril. If blood be drawn
during quarrel on the beach all hsh
will leave the locality. Nothing is more
unpropitious than the presence OF women
wherever fishing is in progress, and no
fishermen will 90 to sea when the dead
body OF one Of their number or families
lies unburied. Chicago News Record.
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be carried out fully. All roads lei to the
fair grounds and rlilr ads. street and eie-
vated cars. and steamboat lines We're taxed
10 their utmost capacity.
Alto o'clock. tho hour for tho opening
ceremonies, the rush reached its height.
The committee to call on the president wIs
at the Lexington hotel early. The president
and his cab net wers up. and The distin-
gu sAed party was soon on its way to the
grounds. The Duke Of Veragua acconpan-
led the presidential par y, as did also the
vlce-president, members OF the national
commission and fair directors.
It was great procession. mounted police
and military leading. There were four divis-
ions OF cavalry and then came the distin-
guished ones in carriages. President Cleye-
land, sitting with President Higginh hotham,
OF the exposition. and President Palmer, Of
the national commission. The Duke OF
Veragua rode with ex GOV. Waller. Of Con-
necticut. and Ferd. W. Peck Tho process
sion mo7ed south on Michigan-ave 10 Fifty
nrS.-st.. thence on Grand boulevard 10 SOu.h
park. entering the western gateway on
Broyant-ave.
All along the route the great men were
cheered by the multtudes. The party after
entering the grounds, drove rapidly to the
administration building, whore the exercises
were held Alrea ~ thousands were in the
grounds. In the center OF the great plat
form erected for the occasion. there radiated
n special stand. upon which stood Presiden
Cleveland, Vice-president Stevenson, the
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-05-12
littIs Dwarf Girls From Africa.

Two interesting young people from
Central Africa have Just been brought to
Europe. They are pigmy girls from the
forests through which Stauley's expedi-
ton wandered. They are Aka dwarIs'
and a description of them printed in
England says that they are the first
specimens of their race brought to
Europe. This is a mistake for several
Aka dwarfs have been taken to Italy,
but none of them thrived there.
DR.. Stuhlmann and his companions,
while members of DR.. Emin's expedition,
rescued these two young girls from the
hands Of their Arab captors. They are
supposed to be between seventeen and
twenty years old, arc we'll pToportloned'
and about as tall as boys Of eight years
They bore the sea voyage from ZlnzIblr
to Italy well. Neither was afflicted with
seasickness, and they became very ion1
Of the ship and the sea, Of which they
had never heard before. They were
sent to Europe in charge OF young
Swahili. coast native from the neiga-
borhood OF Zanzibar, who had been d..
Stuhlmann's maa servant for i've years.
They learned to speak the Swahili ton5 3D.
and thus were able to communicate
through the interpreter with tne whites
they met upon landing in Italy. The
Young women have small heads, prom
inent foreheads, with lu,trous black
eyes, a copper colorei complexion (feT
of the pigmies of Africa are black, hair
whicl grows in separate tightly twisted
curls, fat noses and protruding rel lips
Their eyes are very wide open, their
hands and feet are small, an1 the forearm
and wrist arc perfectly shaped. The
spine curves strongly inward, mlkla5
the back hollow, and the stomach pro.
trudes proportionatcly, which Is cnar-
acteristic Of their race. In behavior
they are described as iniantie, wild, and
shy. One OF them is rather cross in dis
position, while the other Is OF sunny
!
temperament and was much pleased with
the bead bracelets and other trlnEet'
that were given to her. While in Ma
pies they were taken to the house OF
wealthy man, and number OF people
were invited to meet them. The sunny
faced girl showed her appreciation oil
chocolate bo1bons, and was proud OF the
red lining Of her blue frock, and kept
showing it and her red stockings to the
bystanders.-NewY York Sun.
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Opening of the German Exhibit

The participation Of the German empire in
the inauguration Of the big fair WAS an elab-
orate affair. which must be- accredited %
that country and its representatives. The
Openin Of the Worlds Columbian ENposi-
ION was celebrated by Priyy Councillor Ner-
nuth. the imperial German commissioner.
and his staff in grand style worthy oil the
occasion OF the memorable day and IN a
manner thoroughly befttng that potent
state which he has the honor 10 serve and
represent in fact il was a gala day for Ger
many at Jackson Park.
At the moment Mr. Cleveland pushed the
button that set the machinery in motion, the
chimes in the chapel Of Germanys represen-
tative building. on the border Of the lake.
we're brought into action. with the beautiful
and melodous tones filling the air with
GLORY. Hallelujah' in honor Of the event.
On the platform amid the dignitaries Of
the fair. Commissioner Wermuth and his
staff. the whole body comprising torty-ionr
members. attracted no little attention. Herr
Wermuth, in gala uniform rs priyy coun-
cilor Of the German ministry OF the interior,
and Assistant Commissioner Herr Frantz
Bergia. in the cavalry uniform OF the Prus-
sian Landwehr, were in sharp contrast with
the other members ofthe commission in civic
dress. a distinguished body Of men were tho
enlightened German professors, who con-
stitnte the commission in charge OF Ger
many's educational exhibit. The gentlemen
were attired in black robes similar to those
worn by the Judges of the United States
supreme Court officials. Ceremony over
Commissioner Wermuth led the President Of
The United States around the interior sec
ion of the German exhibit in Manufactures
Hall.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1893-05-12

LfEurENAvr SAMUEL {. ROBINSON. the
Young United States army officer VINO recent
is attempted suicide in Baltimore. has ten
dered his resignation 10 the SecretaryOt War.
This course. il is understood. was taken after
his friends became convinced that a court
martial. with probable dismissal, would sure
ly follow.
President CLEyELASD and all the members
Of his Cabinet with the exception Of secre-
tary Lamont and POstmaSter-General Bissell.
who did not accompany the Presidential
party T. Chicago. have returned q Washing
ton.
Captain A. T. MAH.N mas been detached
from duty as e0mmandant Of the naval war
,olleee at Newport ami ordered 70 the COM
mand Of the Chicago
The President made the following appoint
,oents Cornelius & Watts. Of Wes, Virginia,
to be Attorney Of the United States for the
District of West Virginia Samuel ;. linson.
n West Virginia. % be Marshal Of the United
STATES for the District Of Wes. Virginia WI
liam W. Carr g. be postmaster oi Phladel-
phia. Penn.
The President has appointed jeremiah W.
Cayenv Postmaster at Boston, Mass, vice l.
y. Hart. resigned.
sycRyrARy CARLISLE issued an order sus-
uending the arrest % Chinese under the Ey-
i.,u.ion act for the present. Arrangements
we're made 70 test the constitutionaliiy 81 tho
law by the arrest of three unregistered
Cinnamon. whose cases were 10 be rusnea
through the F@!erll courts O. a final derlsloh
as soon As psssible.
THE President appointed Richard Dalton
10 be Collector OF the Port Of NicksDurs
Harry II. Kahn. 70 be Collector Of the Pou 'l
ST. Louis.
SECRETARY CARLISLE decided 70 lhs'rug,
the United states Treasurer TO issue small
notes in place Of thos Of large denomination.
which are returned % the Treasury for rels-
SUE. He determined upon this plan because
OF the steadily increasing demand for snlau
notes. particularly rom the West and South
THE President decided % postpone the re-
assembling ~ the International Monetary
Conference until November
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Snnfh and Wnsf

THE Worlds Fair AZ Chicago. will prob
ably not be in complete order before June {;
the work n finishing the buildings and in
StalIing the exhibits Is going on rapidly the
New jersey Building has been dedicated.
THE0PHmUs PENDLEroN. Of Wolf Lake.
md. went home IN an intoxicated state. andin
quarrel with his wife struck her in the head.
killing her instantly. The brute then seized
his infant child " six months and beat ont IL
brains against the stove. He then committed
suicide by cutting his throa,.
A FIRE whieh broke ont 10 the electric
power building. great six-stOrv structure
in Louisville. Ky. destroyed and damaged
tniuy-fya buildings. c4usng a loss Of be-
tween 200 900 and 100000
A CYCLONE visited No-tn Carolina. A num-
ber of people We're known % have been IN
iured. ono c)orsd man fatally. The damage
o property was estimated AZ 500 900. Tho
track of the storm was from oxford 10 Hem
derson. on the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad.
and from ,her, norm, down the RAILROAD to
Greystone.
CHARLES r. GALE Treasurer Of Laramie,
Wyoming is missing and Is 81, 800 short.
JrM COLLINS. p horse thief. was lynehe1 o,
sherman. Ky. by . mob Of farmers.
RICHARD BESNEg1 died few evenings ago
at BentOnyiile. No. He was born near Rich
mond Va. June p, 1888. making him nearly
ilO years Old.
The heavy rains haye inundated the plsn-
tations in Tennessee along the Arkansas. 81.
francis. White and upper rivers. and replant-
ing will b- necessary. Many mill dams have
burst. plantations ars inundated and towns
are no0ied all along the Mississippi.
TIE big steam pipe in Machinery Hall.
Jackson PARK. Chicago. Ill.,. burst Three
men were dangerously seAlded. ono fatally.
Two were knocked insensible.
WADE HAlNEs. colorei. Was hanged in tho
iail yard at Columbia. ;. G. Jesse Marlborough
was hanged at Appling Court House. Ga. Tor
the murder oi a colored man named Williams.
BAD weather diminished the attendance at
the Worlds Fair. Chicago.
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THE FAIR OPEN.
President Cleveland Speaks and
Starts the Machinery.
A NOTABLE ADDRESS.
america Asks No Allowance on
the Score Of Youth,

In the presence OF people from every coun-
try and cline surrounlel by his cabinet
ministers, high officials OF the great states
the diplomats and Representatives Of foreign
nations, and vast Concource Of American
citizens, Grover Cleveland. president Of the
United States, Monday, pre3sel the button
which released the great mechanical forces
Of the Columbian expos ton. At once a
heavy salute from the guns Of the Unitel
States ship Andrew Johnson. pealcl forth
the nations greeting, and 700 flags We're re-
leased to the breeze while a great wave Of
music pealed forth. Thus was the great
exposition formally thrown open to the
world.
It was no ideal day which broke. Monday
morning. Clouds and fo- made the morn
ing a dismal one. bu: the "a had ceased.
Mud was everywhere. however, the heavy
rains Of Sunday having putthe streets in very
poor condition.
Fair officials We're up at daylight They
declared, rain or shine the exercises would
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hooI ~ nations Let rs hold fast to the
meaning that underi's this ceremony, and
let us not loose the iUprr-s.veness Of this
moment. A. hy a touch the machinery that
gives lie 10 this vast exposition j. now set in
motion. so at the same instant let our hop s
and aspirations awaken forces which IN all
time o. come shall influence the welfare tho
integrity tho freedom of maakini'
The audience burst into tlunderOuS shout
rs the electric current sped to the various
build ncs. AMI the rsmblr AMI roar of the
machinery was heard. Tho wheels OF the
great Corlss engine in the machinery hail
began 10 rsvolye. the electric fountains in the
lagoon began 10 throw their torrents s1y-
ward and all the vast force, quickened.
while from Lake Michigan came the boom OF
cannon.
The chimes in tho manufacturers hall and
on the German building rang out. ami over
heal in front Of the exposition the flags
covering the gildsl models Of Columbus ar
rival. fell When the ihunders Il applause
cccscd the band played America ana the
exercises were at an end.
Tie President. yice-Presiient. Duke o.
Ycragua. worlds fair officials. generals Of
the army. Gov Altgeld. Mayor Harrison and
others. numbering 20 people. were then es-
cortcd 10 the third hJ0r OF the administra-
ton building. wherc an elegant collation. was
served The President will leave for Wash
incion at Ave O'Clock Monday evening.
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TIE NEWS EPITOMIzED.
rastern and Middle States.

TIE Spanish flagship. Infanta Isabel. with
the Nueya Espana in her wake, steamed out
OF New York Harbor. These were the first Of
the visitors TO 90.
MEMORIAL exercises for James q. Blaine
were held in Boston. Mass. Senator Frye OF
Maino, delivered the address
The Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital.
erected BY Hiram Hitchcock in memory OF MS
wife. was dedicated at Hanover. \. h.
THE Episcopal Convention at Boston chose
Dean Lawrence. Of Boston (the Broad
Churchmens candidate). as Bishop Of the
Diocese Of Massachusetts, 20 succeed Phillips
Brooks
THERE was almost a panic in Wall street
New York City The National COrdage Com
pany decided % apply for receiver
when its stock was forced down 10 twentyi
Henry Allen 4 Co.. b. L. SDyth Co..
Schuyler Walden and other brokers and
bankcrs were compelled 10 suspend. being
dragged down by the Cordsge people.
Ex-UNITED STATES SENATOR JAMES II.
PATTERSON died at his home in Hanover, y.
II. He was born in 1928.
GovEBSoI Flower. Of New York. declined
10 interfere with the decision Of the courts in
the case Of Carlyle W. Harris the condemned
murderer Of his young wife. Helen Potts.
The stock market in Wall street. New York
City. was saved from a wild panic by Drexel-
Morgan and Vanderbilt interests 5. Y White
suspended. and there were wild scenes on the
Stock Exchange other Wall street men could
not meet their Obligations.
Mrs. FASSIE WABrNG KoRN. after giving
poison % her two children. Edwin. eleven
years old. and Fannie. six years old. shot
them and then shot herself in her fiat in New
York City The girl died
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JC. CARTER concluded his argument for
the American side before the Berlng Sea
Tribunal Of Arbitration at Paris.
4 MURDER and suicide are reported from
the town Of GresfOrd. in Denbighshire,
Wales Mrs. Whittle. resident Of that place
was killed by her groom named Shellard.
The groom then killed himself.
EMPERoR WILLIAM and the Empress ol
Germany we're welcomed in Lucerne. Swltz-
eriand on their way to Berlin from hing
Humbeu's silver wedding.
KING BEHANzIS. OF Dahomey. Africa. mas
finally surrendered 10 the French. King
Behanzin agrees to abdicate the throne oi
Dahomey. the French Government to give
him pension and fix his place OF residence.
OUT Of 1000 Russian pilgrims journeying
TO Nazareth the majority persisted OF expo.
sure during the terrible weather encountered
on the way.
THE burning is reported Of the British
hip Khiva. carrying pilgrims Tor Mecca
Arabia. Hundreds perlshed.
TIE Colonial Bank Of Australasia, Victoris,
has suspended payment.
REvoLUrIoSIsTs in Nicaragua are gaining
They have captured three important cities
and are now investing the capital Of the Re
public.
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The center Of attraction was, as during the
day. the administration building, and its
court Of honor and thither the masses flock
cd in multitudes.
President Clevelands departure from the
administration building shortly after i've
O'Clock was the signal for the days crowd 10
leave. and the grounds bore "A deserted ap-
pearance until nearly $50 o'clock. Notwitf-
standing the chill air which settled over the
grounds as the evening grew. people began
10 gather early, and by the time darkness hai
encirced the white city "a multitude He'd the
plaza from the administration building 10 the
pcristyle.
The first touch of magic given the nish
setting of the great scene WIS q fringe OF in-
candescent lights which ,urmounted the
columns Of the peri,tyie running from music
hall to the casino. This was followed mo-
ment later by strips of light which sprans io
life on all parts oi the administration huud-
ing. The entire structure was gl!i"l with
seams OF light running around the top o' the
payiliOn- and 10 the dome. mo effect WIS
one Of surprising beauty. and was greeted
with great applause Much disappointment
was felt later when u va, made known that
the Di,ce no resistance Of the evening dis
plav. the Macm0nic- fountain would not boz
Illuminated. lt- two companions were dark
also. an undiscovered break in the wires raus-
ing n postponement OF the display.
Inside the administration building the
scene was one OF dazzling splendor. the
structure from the roiuuia 10 the peak OF
the splendid dome being dream OF glitter
ing loyeliness Eight bronze columns, from
each of which branchei fifty lights, gayt
forth q food OF sp.enior from the ground
floor. A row u lights surmounted the gal
lery two stories above. and before the effect
OF this display could bo lost. "a similar circie
at the base Of the great dome caught up the
spirit Of the brilliant scene AMI sent the
whole against the maGnLicently decorated
dome with an effect never before witnessed
in an interior Tho crowds gazed IN speech
less wonderment upon the view and instln'-
lively fell back into the shelter Of the pa
yilions supporting the dome 10 escape the boo
wildering spectacle. The scene, while one
Of intense 6rilliancy had withai remari-
ably soft effect.
Manufactures. machinery. mines and mill
ing transportation, and horticulture. We're
also beautifully Illuminated. Ii was 10 o clock
before the currents were shut OF and the
crowds left for home
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inc through which .weiled 70 n stpadv cur.
rent NJ lupanitv a. the forenoon wore on.
F.,rl,. ,.,i ilors ,.-,. ..,nei5or,llv iostlnd and
n,,s5od aronnI M. tbe men yyho we're remoy.
tr, ti,, 'iot.ris a,1 ,b.re,i onco ~ tho omen.
i,,, i--ill Ili,.,.s.,o,,,.s ~ lib.
o. .,.- ~. ,.i ,,,.a.l,i,, iciafed evhibi
and ,,,ttin,. tbe-, in nlace rb" roadway.
too. wrr- not the most attractive places in
the world for the exercise 0i pedestran.sm.
Between the sleeping amphtheatre. banked
araiust the administration building and the
gron1 la.in with the Giant statue guarding
il stony shore line lay a placid sea Of nuf.
trodacn ana stirred mn Nv the feet OF thou.
sands of neorle who lad gathered there the
dav before To fine east the graceful curves
~ tho neristvIo showed ont distinctly against
tbe rlear ~ ovorbangino Lake Michigan.
ond ~ tbo south the halls ~ agriculture and
mechanic arts showed their cliffs Of entabla.
ture and smooth columns. all the winter for
the acres of liouid mud stretching away from
them.
The great statue Of the Republic gave
strength and splendOr 10 the whole scene.
Under foot a uuagmire OF all uncleanlness
above around and ON every side light. color
prismati. buei aaps warmth and beauty.
In tbi. condition Of affairs il was not strange
that the rolling chairs and electric launche,
were well patronized.
The mud problem will soon be solved. how
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tho formal dedication Of the womens build
ing. Women who stood I'm the great throng
nt tho administration building indifferent to
the eloquencc OF the Chief Magistrate,
hreathlessly fought their way through the
masses 10 reach their own Mecca. Women
from every corner Of tho land crowded into
tho huildlng. endeayoring 10 adjust their torn
dresses and crushed bonnets while waiting
for the ceremonies set for 2.30 TO be begun.
when the hands Of the clock began to point
TO 2. - they began to grow impatient. hut
contended themselves with wOman's usuai
solace -COssiping.
shortly after this the ceremonies commit
tee began to gather on the platform. and soon
from behind the curtain OF palms and flowers
sweet strains OF music arOse-the grand
march by Jean Ingeborg Won Bronsart, Wei
mar. Germany-folowed by prayer by Miss
Ida Hullin. Miss Frances Ellicott, Of Lon
don. England, favored the assembled women
with q dramatic overture, after which Mrs.
Potter Palmer arose and delivered an adj
dress.
A jubilate by Mrs. H. II. A. Beecher, Of
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"'But he got you, says l, dropping
back peg er two.
"'Yes, says she, but put him up to
it, Dan1.'
"Then she smiled, till thought the
sun was raisin' and says 1;
"NIary, says I, you've got more
sense than Ben and me put together,
pertickerly me, and I'm glad you've got
the one you wanted, and with that l
Jumped on my hoss and rid lickety split
fer home, and when l got thar l just
hugged that rifle of mine as ef it had
been Mary Higgins.
"DanT," called the old mans wife
from the kitchen, at this point, "supper's
ready"
$50 air we, Lizzie, ," he said, rising.
TIE visitor looked at him inquirlngly
as he rose to accompany him supper
ward.
Yes" smiled the old man, "she's the
same that was the new gal on the Fork
the night Mary aud Ben got hitched' -
Detroit Free Press.
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Duke OF veragua and officers OF the fair.
Immediately IN the rear sat the diplomatic
corps and on their right were the governors
OF the statos. army officers and other officials.
Behind was the great orchestra. Right un-
der the speakers stand sat 300 representa-
tives Of the press from all the nations Of the
world. Upon the stand for tho distingu shed
guests were over 1000 people, and the sight
was an inspiring one.
The ceremonies were opened by tho rem
dering OF the Columbian march, composed
by Prof John c. Paine. Six hundred in
struments swelled the sound. AZ the music
ceased the blind chaplain OF the United
states senate, Rev. DR.. W. II. Milburn, was
led forward He prayed for about ten min
utes. but what no said could scarcely be
heard, owing to the confused murmer oil
voices in the vast crowds. Following came
Miss Jessie Conthoui, Chicago elocutionist.
who reclted W. A. Croffuts poem. The
Prophecy" composed for the occasion. 1t
tells in beautifullines ofthe voyage Of Colum-
bus. the doubts and fears Of his crew, all OF
which Columbus oyercame.
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Gated in the presence Of large assembase
OF the sons and daughters of the HawSeye
Sta.e The principal addresses were ma, e
by GOV. Boles and Secretary Of state W. VI.
Farland. The Iowa State Band OF fifty pieces
rendered the music.
The Missouri state building was also dedl-
Gated. The dedication speech was by Nathan
Frank. Of the Missouri Worlds Fair CommiS-
sion. and short addresses were made by Gov
Stone and Rev DIR. Robert A. Holland. OF 81
Georges Episcopal Church in st. LOUIS.