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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

PENNSYLVANIA assembled in twenty-iour
boura ,,non the scene OF the OUTBREAK az
Homestead force as large as tna' WIN
which Scott conquered Mexico,
Not drop Of blood was shed-not an
unsoIdiorlv act was committed-durine
several months of unusually severe triais.
Tovards the close OF the service there
a silly Young fellow was tied up ior q
Tow rninutes for mutinous outcry'
I'ron which the 81. James GdEene ttne
Tory newspaper Of Londonl thanks
Cod for the ever widening difference De-
tween the English and American charac-
tcr. and asserts that cruelty Is abhor-
rort 10 the nature of British oiilcer.
Drr;ro the war in the Soudsn a Lon
don newspaper published letter from q
younc officer who relates that " after tne
battle | found a sharp spear, with when
| stabbed more than dozen wonhdea
natives II was fun to see the blood gush
out upon the sand. ,y.,u;
The editor said that he published this
obominable letter for the gretlhcation OF
the friends of the gallant young Oh
ficer.
Could il have been the 81. James ga
zetc which made that publications
As for the overwhelming difference
between the English and American cha
racters we Join with the 81. JdD'cs Gd-
acUc in recognizing it and IN thanking
God for It,
But IN view OF the histories OF English
wars of the nineteenth century We are
not prepared 10 agree with him That
cruelty Is especially aohorrent 10 the na-
ture Of English officers. JOHS SMITH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
THE RUSSIAN FLEET.
WHY 1t Was Kept in Our iar-
bOrs During the War.

WASHINGTON, February 8, 1893.
10 the Edjtor ofthc Dispatch:
Some weeks ago noticed an inquiry
in ycur query column If it were true
that the Russian mcn-Of-war which were
in the harbors of New York and San
Francisco during the late civil war had
orders to assist the United States Gov
eminent in case of Intervention by any
foreign power. Your query editor an
swered properly and truly lin substance)
that no such information had ever been
officially promulgated. | find in reading
thereminiscenscs OF Thurlow " eed, Vol.
H.. pages 1867, the following bearing on
that subject, which may interest your
readers
at will be remembered that early in
the rebellion Russian fleet lay for
several months in our harbor, aud
that other Russian men-of-war wcro
stationed at San Francisco. Admiral
Farragut lived at the Astor House, where
h. was frequently yisited by the Russian
Admiral, between whom when they were
young officers serving in the Medltcl-
ranean warm friendship had grown mp.
Sitting in my room one day, after din
ner. Admiral Farragut said to his Rus
sian friend: why are yOu spending the
winter here in idleness :? ! am here,
replied the Admiral, under sealed or
ders to be broken only in a contingency
that has not vet occurred. lie
added that other Russian war-vessels
were lying of san Francisco with
similar orders. During this cOnyersa-
ton the Russian Admiral admitted that
he had received orders to break the
seals, if during the rebellion We became
involved IN a war with foreign nations.
Strict confidence was then enjolned,
when i'll " ashingtOn few days later,
Secretary Seward informed me that he
had asked the Russian Minister why his
government kept their ships Of war so
long in our harbors, VINO, while in
answering he disclaimed any knowledge
of the nature OF their visit, felt at
liberty to say that ii had no unfriendly
purpose. Louis Napoleon had invited
Russia, as he did England, to unite
with him in demanding the breaking OF
our blockade. The Russian Ambassador
at London informed his government
that England was preparing for war with
America on account of the seizure OF
Mason and Slidell. Hence two fleets
were Immediately sent acrsss the At
lantic under sealed orders, so that if
their services were not needed the in
tentions OF the Emperor would remain,
as they have to this day, a secret. 1t is
certain, however, that when our govern
ment and union were imperilled by
formidable rebellion, we should
have found powerful ally in
Russia had an emergency occurred. The
latter revelation is corroborated by a
weli-knovn New York gentleman, who
was in ST Petersburg when the rebellion
began, and who, during an unofficial call
upon Prince Gostschakof. was shown
by the Chancellor an order written in
Alexander's own hand directing his Ad-
miral to report to President Lincoln for
orders III case England or France sided
with the Confederates. w
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H..

liFutu.
Buckton He will never succeed as a
minister.
Nendick; Why not
Buckton: He is slightly deaf
Nendick: That is only trihing handi
cap.
Buckton Is it, though? How is he
going to hear calls to better fields OF
labor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
a. tho table. saw a piece Of corn-dodger,

nj tho table, saw piece OF corn.dodger,
and was handed cup OF rye coffee. He
looked 6rst nj the writer and then at his
Nc. aud finally said /" Please ex-
ca . me, cut ~ this, sure enough, all
you have >" He was answered IN the
affirmative, and then he said My
God. what grand people you southern
people are L" He sat awhile. and when
tho writer started to his business Jack
accompanied him as far rs Main and
Twcnty-tif,h, and there he turned to.
wards Rockets. II was the last time
saw Jack until met him in Washington
in 1873.
LARGE BOX AER1vRs.
The following day after this Coniode-
rate supper a wagon drove mp 10 the wri-
ter's door, and largo box was taken
out and placed in the yard, the driver
at the same time handing my wife q
note. which was worded as follows THE
note has been preserved From JACK
Sheppard to Mrs \. aud her little
ones. Please accept. il MADE my
heart bleed TO see your condition. 1ouF
husband was my friend. The box was
accepted. of course. The contents were
sugar. pure coffee, cheese. crackers
sugar.cnrod ham, pickles. lemons, ana a
few oranges. But wasn't there Joy IN
that family, as well rs ieastlng, too, ior
a whole week? just think of 1t, you oii
Confeds
hFTFK TIE WAR.
Now. as 10 what Jack said III the SHADE
ri the trees in Smithsonian grounds
He deserted the Coniedera,es shortly
after the Kernstown battle went North
enlisted and re-enlisted several times,
always without being caught and with
hig bounty. After the war closed ne
married in Baltimore. His wife got all
his money. led him a wretched HE, and
finally she went TO the bal. lie lett
her. and had been doing odd Jobs ABOUT
WASHINGTON. and after paying Ills Doard
spent the balance for whiskey. WITH
the writer's assistance Jack Strengthened
himself somewhat. and when the yellow
fever broke ont in Memphis and an APP
neal was made for nurses Jack went as
one of that noble band. and laid down
his life there in doing all the good he
could for his fellow-man. That was his
end, Door good-hearted Jack.
CHURCH HILL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
MORE YOUNG LADIES.

| visited this week our old town and
everything appeared to be as when L
knew it over thirty years ago,
but was informed there was
not an unoccupied house in the place,
and one citizen told me there were
twenty-five young ladies in the village
and only two young men. The boys
had gone to seek their fortunes in more
inviting fields.
We need more population and new
industries But notwithstanding the
above condition of affairs there are three
banks OF discount and deposit in the
county OF Mecklenburg and another TO
be started the 1st proximo. All have
ample capital and large deposits. SO,
paradoxical as it may appear, in the
midst OF poverty there is superauity Of
money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
EPILEPSY OR Fits.

Can this disease be cured7 Most physicians say
No-Isay, Yes; a. forms and the worst cases. Al
ter 30 years study and experiment have found the
remedy.-Eplepsy is cured by IT,; cured, not sub
dued by opiaes-the old, treacherous, quack treat
ment. Do not despair. Forget past imp ositons on
your purse, past outrsges on your confidence, past
failures Look forward, not backward. Ny remedy
Is OF today. Valuable work on the subject, and
large bottle Of the remedy-sent free for trial.
Mention Post-ofice and Express address.
Prof. W. II. PEEKE, +. D., CedH st., New York.
ia l-eoSu6weOwly,arl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12
Good in Either Case.
Texas Slftings.l

IVAH' NIIlIub5'I
A seedy-looking man, armed with q
subscription-list, applied to Bondclip-
per, n Wall-street broker, for quarter.
Have you got any change for dol
lar-hIll ?"
The unfortunate man said he had not.
II am very sorry, but I've not got
ANYTHING smaller would like to help
YOU out. am always glad to assist tho
deserving poor.
The mendicant retired, but returned
in short time saying he could change
that bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

Cards. Bill-Heads, Statements. Letter
Heads. Note Heads, Circulars. Handbills,
Dodgers, &C., printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices Will give you
good work at same prices you pay for in
ferior work. Send Ia your orders and wo
will guarantee satisfaction In every par
ticulsx.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

More new vehicles can now be seen
on a public occasion and people dress
better and are less in debt than ever be-
fore. New and attractive church build
ings are seen in every direction. the
public highways ere in more passable
condition tnan formerly, and suspension
flood-prooi bridges take the place
of the old wood trestle struc-
lures. Not long ago | heard
public school trustee. who was
educated at an old field school, advocate
before other trustees the erection OF log
school houses on the grounds Of econo-
my, and claimed that they were warmer
in winter and cooler in summer and
much cheaper than any other kind, and
that the greatest men the country ever
produced were educated in such houses.
The other trustees, who were much
younger men. were in favor OF nice
framed school buildings, with patent
desks, blackboards, charts, &C., and SEEM
ed to regard the honest and economical
old farmer trustee as modern Rip Van
Wrinkle, especially when he said that
Reading, writing, and ciphering were
enough for farmers boy to learn. "
And the log school-houses were rele-
gated to the things OF the past
Other portions of Virginia doubtless
have similar experience to this section
and realize the old Latin maxim, ITEM
pOra mutant,r 81 nos Diutamur IN
Wis," the times are changed and we are
changed with them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

CHURcH HILL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

English and American Cruelty.
10 the Editor of The Dispatch:
The labor riots at Homestead and
Buffalo afforded fair opportunities for
testing the efficiency OF the volunteer
troops Of tbs States. The Governor Of
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-03
y Great Circus

IIuntiue' railroad eifcu-. museum
and menagerie are highly entertaining
they We're the center of attention on
Monday last. and attracted Two immense
absolutely filling the barge
tents. The superior splendor of this
really tif-t-ela-S Organization reflect
much credit upon it, mogenitor, Mr..
Hunting, and amuScs. entrances. "litie>
and cducates the vas, multitudr> who
daily crowd IL tented temples. The
features are of very -upe-
rior order, and meet with the approba-
ton of all, rs the route of this very pop
ular show throughout the State ha> beep
one vast series of multtudes. The en-
tcrtainment is tirSt-class and fully de-
serving of the immense good will which
seems to follow in its footsteps. N"d-
r8e. Pa. Irb"Hc and R1PuLtico0.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-03

Do You want to buy a carriage or har-
ness: If so. call on l.. W. Chase, head
quarters for carriages and harnesses.
lie keeps "A large stock on hand, consist
ing of carryalls. top and open buggies.
and all kinds of open wagons and road
carts, all grades of harnesses, light and
heavy, he will sell at wholesale or retail
at veV low prices.
l.. W. CHASE.
Water ST., Skowhegan, Ne.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-03

Rev. DR.. \. I. Dunn of Waterville
Was in town Thursday, He attended
the ordination of Rev. Mr.. McLearncrd
at Dexter, Wednesday. and drove across
from there to This place with Rev. |. b.
Mower, who also attended the Dexter
ordination.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-03


viii Abbott returned 10 Portland
Monday.
G. NJ. Kent Of Madison. wa in town
saturday.
\. +. Donnigan of Bingham wa in
town Monday.
W. ;. Ames Of Augusta. was in town
over Sunday.
f.. :. Baker. Esq, of bingham, was in
town saturday
Miss Ellen Whittier is at Northport
for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Leland are in Port
land for Il Week or more.
Miss Minnie Bunker is the guest of
Miss Mabel Ward for few days.
Gen. L. b. shepherd. and Mrs Shep-
herd were in Greene over sunday.
c. \. Mar,ton, Esq, returned to his
home from Chicago Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Fairbrother of
North Anson. were in town Thursday.
Rev. Abram Wyman OBLIGATED at the
First Parish church, Portland. Sunday.
The {. {. {. {. will meet with Miss
Mabel Wentworth, Tuesday afternoon.
The date of the New York excursion
is Sat. Aug. 5th. Fare for round trip
$1,000.
Miss Alice Foster of Worcester, Mass.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Rich
ardson.
j. II. Dane reports his sash. door and
blind manufacturing business good at
Madison.
Augustine Simmons, Esp, of North
Arson. WAS at the Probate office Mon
day morning.
Mrs. Edgar Barnes of Haverhll. Mass.
is in town visiting at the home of her
father, II. {, Marble.
One Columbia ladies' safety, $40, and
one Columbia safety % pattern 500.
for sale by r. 7. Patten.
+. y. Merrill Esq, after attending
the Law Court at Portland. will spend Il
week or so at New York.
Col. Stanley Plummer, postmaster of
the L. 5. Senate, was in town Saturday.
and left Monday for Washington. u. c.
Mrs. l.. O. Palmer of Marion, Mass,
who has been spending few weeks in
town. returned by Monday morning 5
train.
Mrs. NJ. H. Mason and daughter of
Newport, K. l. and Mrs. W. Il. McLain
of Louisville. n.y.. are the guests of
Mrs. Fred Pooler,
Congressman seth l.. Millillen arrived
in town Monday morning, and left on
the afternoon train. He goe. to Wash
iugton THURSDAY.
Mr.. b. +. Baker should have been in
cluded among those who sold a horse to
G. w Bishop last week. He sold Il good
- y lD'i bIttt II nv - lul FN-Wl.
Mrs. Charles Cain of Boston. Mass,
and Mrs. Jonathan Lewis of Clinton,
Me-. have been visiting for II few days.
Mrs. Lewis sou, stephen Lewis. who re-
sides here.
There will be no services ut the First
Baptist church for two sundays, Rev.
|, b. Mover the pastor, IS to be in North
field, Mass. for about 10 days. after
Wednesday of this week.
Miss II. y. Brainerd manager of the
Postal Telegraph Cable company. is
spending few days at the home of her
parents in China. Mr.. Dakn of Oak
land. is running the office in her absence.
The selectmcn desire us to say in
the columns of the REPORTER that they
request all bicycle riders To keep OF the
sidewalks. \ word to the wise is >uli-
cicnt and therefore ought to be to wheel
men.
\ party of eighteen of our young pco-
pie took advantage of the full moon,
Friday evening. by driving to Fair
grieves for supper, after which they
chartered the steamer and barge for "A
san on the lake.
Master Richard Bradley came hcre
from Peoria, H., to look after the
horse Don Thornr that DR.. :. +. Conant
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-03
GET IN THE SWIM !!
DOWN Dive PRICES

Strictly in it is the who examines the bargains
offer to make clean sweep Of Spring and Summer
Goods
Mems Suits Boys Suits Summer Coats, Summer Under
wear Outing Shirts &c. Al going low make for
Fall Goods
The Somerset reporter., 1893-08-03
WORLDS FAIR AT CHICAGO.

The Canadian Pacific Railway are running
TRAINS daily from New England to Chi
cage. LOW X ,rES fast time, elegant equip
ment. For time tables and Worlds Fair
folder, address
CANADIAN PACIFIC TICKET OFFICE,
49, Washington Stcct. Boston, Mas
m
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22

ter heaven with only half the capacity for
enjoyment and knowledge you might have
had There Will be heights of blessedness
you might have attained you will never
reach; thrones Of glory on which you might
have been seated, but which you will never
climb.
We Will never get over procrastinatiOn,
neither in time nor in eternity. We have
started on march from which there is no
retreat. The shadows Of eternity gather on
our pathway. How insignificant is time
compared with the vast eternityi | WAS
thinking of this while coming down over
the Allcghany mountains at noon by that
'.snderful place which you have all heard
.ie>. ribed as the Horseshoe, depression in
the side of the mountain where the train
almost turns back again upon itself, and
You see how appropriate is the description
of the Horseshoe. and thinking on this
very theme and preparing this very ser
mon it seemed to me as il the great courser
OF eternity speeding along had just struck
the mountain with one hoof and gone on
into illimitable space. So short is time, so
insignificant is cath, compared with the
vast eternity.
This morning voices roll down the sky,
and all the worlds of light are ready TO re-
joice at your disenthrallment Rush not
into the presence of the King ragged with
sin when you may have this robe Of right
eousness. Dash not your foot to pieces
against the throne of cruciiied Christ
Throw not your crown of life off the battle
ments. All the scribes Of God are this mo-
ment ready with volumes of living light TO
record the news of your soul emancipated.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
The Beauty Standard.

The standard of female loveliness varies
greatly in different countries and with
individual tastes. Some preier The plump
and huxom type some admire the slender
and sylph-likc, and some the tall and
qneenly maiden. But among all people Of
the Caucasian race. one point ot beauty
Is always admired n pure. clear and
spoiless complexion whether the female
lie of the blonds brunette. or haZes eyed
type. This first great requisite of lowell
ness can lie assured only hy IA pure state
of the blood. active liver. good appetite
and digestion. all Of which are srcnrel
3y The use oi DIR Pierce's Golden Disco,
cry. II is guaranteed to accomplish all
ihal is claimed for il, or money refunded.
II YOU would have "a clear, lovely com
plection, free from eruptions. moth
patches. spots and blemishes. use the
Golden Medical Discovery"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22

What Miss Quincy. in her Life of Henri
de la Rochejaquclein, calls a side show of
the great revolution" the Nendean war,
was distinguished by one touching feature.
The ranks of the insurgents were full of
young patriots, scarcely more than boys.
and indeed, in some eases, lads not out of
their teens.
M Henri" himself was but 20 years old
when he fired the excited farmers To action
by the immortal declaration:
Friends. il my father were here you
would have confidence As for me. am
only IA boy, but will prove that deserve
To lead you. When | advance, do you fol-
low me- When | finch. cut me down.
When fall. avcnge me-
At Chatillon, pierced with IL sabers, fell
Bcanrepairc, who had joined the ranks when
only Is years old.
DE l.angcrie. a boy of IL. had his pony
killed under him in the first onset. Put at
safe and remote post. but without orders.
he reappeared during the hour galloping
back on fresh horse to fight for the king.
Duchaffault, who was but II and was sent
back to his mother, rode into the ranks
again at Lucan tn die
But the most taking story OF all is told of
the Chevalier of Mondyon, n pretty lad of
II and truant from his school. At the
battle of Chautannay the little fellow was
placed next to n tall lieutenant. who, un-
der the pretext of wound, wished TO with
draw
Il do not see that you are hurt, sir, said
the child, 'and rs your departure would
discourage the men | will shoot you
through the head il You stir
And as he was quite capable of that Ro-
man justice the tall lieutenant staid.
Such, in the feudal days of the eighteenth
century. were the youth of la Vendee.-
Youths Companion.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22

Made on IIygenic Principle, they
give elasticity and ease to every step
taken by the wearer.
DO you suffer with Corns ?
Doyo suffer with Bunions? !?
DO you suffer with Callosi-
ties OF the Sole or Heels ?
DO you suffer with Inverted
Nails ?
You will find relief by wearing Shoes
modelled after the natural foot. with
broad soles and low heels, giving room
for five toes instead Of two or three,
and allowing every muscle freedom.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
A Sleep Walking servant.

Negretti was servant of the Marquis
Luigi Sale. One evening in March, l140,
after going to sleep on n bench in the
kitchen. he began to talk and then walked
around. Going to the dining room, he
spread the table for dinner. placed himself
behind chair, plate in hand, as il waiting
for his master. and after n time sufficient
for his master to have finished removed
the things from the table and placed them
in cupboard. which he locked lie then
warmed n bed, locked mp the house and
prepared for his nights rest. Being awak-
ened, he knew nothing of what had oc-
Cured Negretti's eyes were always closed,
and he paid no attention toa lighted candle
when it was placed before them.
Once he hurt himself severely by running
against wall, showing that his move
ments were directed by habit. and that he
had no conception of external objects. a
door through which he had just passed was
closed, and returning he struck himself
against il. In places to which he was ac-
customed he moved about naturally, but
in strange places he felt everything care
fully with his hands. Occasionally he car
ried candle about with him, as il to light
his way but when bottle was substituted
he did not detect the difference Once he
said in his sleep that he must go and hold
a light for his master in his coach. Taking
an unlightcd torch. he went to the corner of
the streets and held it until he supposed
the coach had passed.
Once he went 10 the kitchen and sat down
to supper, but at once. as if forgetting him
self, remarked: How can forget myself.
This is Friday. and must not dine" Again
he ate cakes and salad, and then went tn
the cellar and drew glass of wine. which
hedrank. lie carried n tray. ON which there
were wine glasses and knives, and turned
obliquely through narrow doorways with
out accident.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1893-04-22
The Austrian Prime Minister.

In hisdealings with political allies and OPP
ponents Count Taaffeis flippant and cynical
to degree. lie transacts the most impor
tant business as il it were practical joke
II politics were comedy and political lifea
schoolboys entertainment, the tone he
adopts would be- perfectly in place. He
seems constitutionally incapable of treat.
ing the most momentous questions in Sc
rious. sober spirit This tone. which he has
succeeded in imparting to- others, consti
tutes an essential element of his tactics
IL renders politicians more tractable and
compliant. accustoming them to make light
of the concessions they are called upon TO
make. and 10 minimize the advantages they
neglect To secure.
But in truth this levity and cynicism are
but surface deep. The few who know the
real man as he appears when the parlia
mentary mask of folly is laid aside find
the contrast pathetic, almost tragic Solici-
tude for the well being of the empire is
audible in his every word, visible in his
every look. and to the mind Of the observer
who had been comparing him tn cavalier
of the restoration "reminiscences are sug-
yested of the heroiSm of Junius Brutus and
the energy of Schiller's Fiesco. Attach
ment To his sovereign and his country is
the one moving force Of his being. and its
intensity is that of the old highland clans
man or Of the extinct Irish wolf dog.-Con-
temporary Review.