The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12

term. was by securing letter through
the influence OF the grand rabbi. to the
chief OF the eunuchs. who In turn induced
a local magnatc with thirty-seven wives
or so 70 consent to this arrangement.
After these experiences are through
with the intrepid voyager will 80 among
the lepers OF Damascus. There IL Naa-
mans house of lspers In the city, at
which Mrs. Terhune will apply FOR leave
TO converse and mingle with the afflicted
creatures. This. also, Is an affair for del-
icate management, but before she lele
New York assurances were obtained
through our diplomatic representatives IN
the Orient, that & could he managed
Mrs. Tcrhune's idea is 10 see n the al
legged wrongs of the lepers cannot DC
rlgnted by efforts Of Christians IN TINS
country. IL s. well known that an ethi-
nent American philanthropist mas iohs
wished 10 secure an authentic report upon
the condition OF the worlds lepers Sucll
a report does not exist. and the EFFORTS ol
well disposed persons TO solve THIS grow
ing problem of the leper. are thus rehueI-
ed nugatory. Mrs. Terhune means 10 IN
vestieate the Damascus settlements IN lno
interest Of this cause. Physicians mere
have stated that there is no fear OF con-
tagion, and it is believed that the LADY can
secure. by a weeks soJourn among these
unfortunates. all that is needed for the
Information OF their well wishers.
Mrs Terhune carries with her letters
Of Introduction 10 the social leaders OF
Darnascus---that Is the native aristocracy'
the wealth OF whom IS immense, and
her life In the city's palaces Is expected
10 pleasantly vary the rgors OF her other
experiences.
hfter Damascus comes the trip so Bey-
I'll
" distinguished themselves by treacherous
murders Of tourists. and the influence OF
Jamal must again prove the party's guar
antv of safety. The robbers Of this region
have a way Of ambushing voyagers, and
Ia meet these, should any come, Mrs. Ter
hume has planned to familiarize herself
with all the weapons Of the country as
sbe Journeys 1t is planned that she will
rise with the sun. don the turban and
vashmak. but varying the Oriental attire
with a skirt reaching to her knees. Then
high boots and a belt bristling with dirks
and daggers are TO impart fierce air 10
the domestic reformer. she will indulge
in pistol practise each morning as her
camel jolts along. and regularly the fair
vovager and her giant son will fight a
mimic combat with daggers to give the
two an idea Of the proper way to receive
the native brigands. 1t Is further arrang-
ed that should the lady be captured, news
of the circumstance will consist ~ her
failure to report at certain signal stauouS
along the route. Canon Tristan attempt
ed a pilgrimage something like Marion
Harlands present journey, but was cap
tured with his entire caravan by the Be
douins i'm whose tents Mrs. Terhune
means to pass a week. They held the
distinguished divine for long time until
at last ne was ransomed. The experience
nearly cost him his life. II Marion Har-
land should be attacked by the tribes
near Beyrout they will have to fight for
her. Rev Alfred Terhune, the ladys
husband, and pastor Of a church in BROOK
Ign, is quite sure that his wife is sate
in the care of the strapping son. This
young fellow is a physical wonder. He
can now stun a cow with blow Of his