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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-07
A FATAL SUPERSTITION.
Mexlcans Regard Smallpox 7ai ..n Divin
Visitation.

nIexlcans Regard Smallpox 7as u Divine
Visitation.
TIE poor and ignorant class Of Mex
ieans have an uncanny religious super
stitiop abont smallpox. On recent
visit to the interior Of Mexico, says q
writer In the New Orleans Picayune, I
saw,nothers carrying around in their
ssma. babies whose little bodies were
almost eaten up by smallpox. was,
ot course, shocked at the frightful spec
tacle, and even offered one deluded
mother money II she would take her
terribly afflicted child home and call in
Q physician 20 attend It. But she re-
fused my proffer with scorn, and be-
gan TO Groom some weird incantation as
she tenderly caressed the little half
clad sufferer in her arms. I afterward
learned that the ignorant class Of Mex
leans consider an outbreak Of the red
pest III their miserable novels vista
tion oG Divine wrath for some sin they
hsve committed. So set are they in
this belief that they will do nothing
whatever to check the eravages Of the
disease, except when It attacks their
Infants, to take the victims in their
arms, press them closely to their
breasts and pray devoutly and con-
tinuously to God TO forgive them for
their wickedness. Of course the small.
pox RUS It's course after awhile, though
never before claiming several members
OF every family as victims, but not un-
til it does are the afflicted parents
purped Of their sins.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-07
WEALTH IN CIGAR STUBS.
Remarkable Work OF Collector Of tho
Refuse.

demarKoDLo Work OF CoucCtoT OF tho
Refuse.
The story told by Mr.. Jonathan
Pinchbeck at North London police
court the other day is so remarkable
as fully to deserve the prominence that
has been given it in the press, says
London Truth. Mr.. Pinchbeck, among
other striking statements, asserts that
from January, 1875, to January, 1893,
he picked up on his way to and from
work in the neighborhood Of Clapton
100000 cigar ends, which he valued at
e1,SOO. lie estimates the distance COW
cred in these daily walks ut 1888
miles. Even allowing him walk on
Sundays, this would mean that for
seventeen years he picked up very
nearly 100 cigar ends per day in the
course Of less than q two-mile walk.
Each walk would not have taken him
much over an hour. Further, in seven
teen years he collected tobacco to the.
value Of el,sO0, which means return
of about e106 per annum, or over 40
shillings per week, for an hours work
Per day. If this can be done in the
neighborhood of Clapton, the returns
would be vastly greater in the West
End, where cigar ends are presumably.
more plentiful. The vicar Of All Souls,
Clapton, has written to the papers to
guarantee that Mr. Pinchbsck is q de-
serving man. If the vicar can also
guarantee that he is truthful one,
new and lucrative industry has been
discovered.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-07
FecundIty Of Fishes.

Only the innumerable accidents to
which fishes eggs are subject prevent
the overpeopling Of all bodies of water
containing fish. A single carp has
yielded 100000 eggs; single cod, o.
100000; sole, 100000; a mackerel,
100000; founder, 1,557,000, and G
pike, 100000. The eggs Of one stur-
geon when counted numbered 1 ,567, 900,
and there is tradition of o giant
sturgeon from which 11o pounds Of roe
were taken. That would indicate
7,E5QOOU trrs.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-07
An Eye on the Main Chance.

A Virginia Judge once visited plan
tation where the darky who met him
ut the gate asked him which barn he
would have his horse put in. "Have
you two barns?" inquired the judge.
ayes, sah," replied the darky; "dar's
dc ole barn, and mas'r has jes' build
new one." "Where do you usually put
the horses of visitors who come to see
your master?" "Well, sab, if dey's
Metodis's or Baptis's, we centrally puts
'em in de old barn; but If dey's 'Pis-
'copal, we puts 'cm in de new one."
"Well, Sam, you can put my horse In
the new barn; I'm o Baptist, but my
horse is an Episcopalian."
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-07
COMPOSING ON THE MARCH.
Melody Came to Him In the Ranks, md
It Almost Caused Trouble.

Melody Came to Him IN the RankBr md
It Almost Caused Trouble.
Benvenuto Coronaro, the composer,
recently published some "reminiscences
in one of the Italian musical papers.
He was serving once in the army,
and was ordered to take part in a long
march. On the way melody came to
him. He could not get rid of it. He
heard it above the ''toots" of tho tfum-
pets and the beat Of the drums.
Suddenly, the fear possessed him that
he might forget the melody; it was
necessary to write it down.
Taking courage, he drew his note
book from his pocket and began to
write. Of course he lost his place in
the ranks, and the sergeant hurried
toward him.
"Are you crazy?" he asked. "Take
your place in the cosapany at once"
"But I cannot" cried Coronaro. ~
must write this down." and he began
to whistle the tune in the face Of the
under officer.
''That was too much," says the COM
poser. "He drew his sword, and was
about to strike me over the back when
the captain appeared. The sergeant
made report, while I continued to
write.
"'What are you writing?' thundered
the captain. I handed him the note
book, which he read quickly.
"'The man is to continue writing
he went on. But If that piece (and
he pointed to the sheet Of paper in my
HANDY is not played by the regimental
band tomorrow morning he will be
put in prison for eight days He
then put spurs to his horse and disap.
peared.
'The band played the piece on the
fnllo1rinr daun
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1894-11-07
Adirondack Echoha

There are some remarkable echoes
In the wood-encircled Adirondack
lakes A single whoop will be tossed
about a dozen times from q Dit Of wood
land edging the lake, and when the
last echo seems to have died away some
more distant woodland will suddenly
take up the call with increased loud.
ness, and the sound will at length fade
out in extreme distance. The nearer
echoes seem to be filed with the mex
pressible freshness of the woodland,
and it Is hard to believe that the sound
is pere airy mimicry of the human
voice. - =.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
Women Dealers In Real Estate.

Lucky real estate speculations are not
confined to men in Pittsburg." said a
real estate agent yesterday. There Is
one lady in this city who has built and
sold more houses in the last three or
four years than any one else in the
business. She seems most fortunate In
her speculations, and often when others.
who consider themselves better versed
in property. have advised her not to
make n venture. she has gone against
them, following her own Judgment, and,
strangely enough, has always. succeeded.
She has never been known 10 make
losing deal. and her reputation for good.
sound judgment has caused many per-
sons anxious to invest In dirt and bricks
about the city 10 consult her l know Of
another very lucky woman who Is maxi
ing much money In real estate deals. She Is
a typewriter on Fourth avenue and started
specializing by selling some lots which
were left her by relative. With this
money she bought other property. This
she sold at an increase, and so she went
on buying and selling until to-day she
has rearly $4,000 to her credit This
sum she has amassed in three years.
with no capital to start with but two
lots, worth possibly $780, There are many
other like instances Of lucky women In
Pitfsburg. From the Pitisburg Dispatch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
A Telephone Call.

He called his wife UP TO the phone.
His words great haste implying:
Dear. see if on my desk upstairs
left some papers lying"
III go at once" responded she.
Her voice DER all the clearest,
And let you know II they are there
Just wait a moment. dearest
She went away-he held the line.
And stood there, calmly waited;
The minutes passed-no message came
Again the case he stated
or tried to; there was no response
And his Impotence growing,
He tore his hair and raved around
His anger verfiowing.
He rung. he ragged, he wildly stormed
To central in his madness,
When in the door his wife appeared.
Her features beaming gladness.
Dear, j forgot to answer you"
She said. seeing the furry,
Here are the things. How do look?
i dressed In such a hurry"
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22

in some mysterious fashion. very re-
spectacle knowledge Of their specialties.
1t is after this manner that We enjoy
In all its varied aspects that enere etic
idleness which Mr.. BagehOt recommends
as a deliberate sedatiye 10 our restless
seif-esteem. What we lack In
quantity, however, We are pleased TO
make up in variety. We range freely
over a mass of subjects from the -elig-
ion of the Phoenicians 10 the poets Of
Australia, and from the Song of Solo
mon to the latest electrical invention.
We have lectures in the morning upon
Plato and Aristotle, and in the after
noon upon Emerson and Arthur Hugh
Clough. We take short course OF Ger
man metaphysics-which is supposed to
be easily compressed into six lecture
and follow 1t up Immediately with an
other on French art or the FOLKLORE Of
the North American Indians No topic
is too vast to be handled deity and tin
ished up In a few afternoons. A fortnight
for the Renaissance. a week for Greek
architecture. ten days for Chaucer.
three weeks for anthropoiogy. 1t
Is amazing how far we can 60 In a win
ter. when we travel at this rate OF speed"
Forum for April.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
RICHMOND. VA, SUNDAY. APRIL 22

Erastus Wiman, and the young couple
are very popular In society.
The Staten Island McAllister is an ex-
tremely wel-informed man and is noted
for his dry wit. OF course he has an
English accent. Here is one Of his bon
mots that has been told from St George
TO the Country club. a dinner was under
discussion and he closed the debate by
remarking. Everything was cold ex-
cept the oysters" His father, who is
still living, is one Of the finest types OF
Virginia gentlemen OF the old school.
or late years there has been radical
change in relation 90 MANY things on
Staten Island, and society events nave
been measurabIy Influenced thereby. III
is mainly owing to Mr.. Erastus Wiman
that all parts OF the Island have been
greatly improved and made easy OF ac-
cess. Years ago, when you could only
get a slow-going ferryboat to take you
there, society was extremely exclusive;
the circle was small and a Ward Nc
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
"CULTURE" OF IO-DLY.
Agnes Repplisr On the Recent Mania for
Lectures.

Miss Repplier ridicules the present mama
for lectures on everything, and the De
lief In their efficacy as sources OF KNOW
edge:
"The necessity of knowing little about
a great many things is the most srisV-
GUS burden of our day. 1t deprives IS u
leisure on the one hand. and OF Sch lir-
shin on the other. The notion IS
gradually gaining ground that common
school education is as good as college edu-
cation; that extension lectures and sum
r8eg classes are acceptable substitutes for
continuous study and mental discipline;
that reading translations of the classics
is better. because easier. than readirg
the classics themselves: and that attend
ing a Congress Of specialists gives US.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
Woman and Home Supplener

mat they may gain good as well as do
good in these cases They think that all
the help comes from them. and they re-
sent the idea that they might be in any
way benefited by contact with the work
ingwomen as well as the workngwomen
by contact with them. Yet until the spir-
II Of mutual helpfulness is engendered
there can be no true sympathy between
them.
Il once read funny account OF a So
ciety which the women of the back alley
formed to relieve the distress OF the wo-
men of the avenue, which serves as an
illustration Of this point. The women OF
the back alley came together and de-
cide1 TO help the poor society women who
lived on the avenue. 1t was called The
Needles Eye Society,"" on account Of the
Scriptural allusion to the camel and The
needles eye. They planned to visit them
In their homes and talk with them, md
do all in their power to make them hap
pier than they were. SO one timid little
back alley woman started out one morn
ing and rang the bell OF large mansion
on the avenue. She asked for the mis-
tress and was shown in. The lady OF the
house appeared, and the little woman be-
gan to ask the regulation questions: How
many children have your Is your nus
band HyingY What does he dor Then
she went on: You women Of the avenue
must be very unhappy. You never have
your children with you as we do. as YOU
must turn them over TO your servants.
And, then. do you not find the care ct
so many servants very trying? Your so
eial duties. too. must be n great strain
on you. and we want to help you. We
want 10 show Won how TO live more as
we do. so that you may be happier But
the mistress OF the mansion thought
orIy that the little woman was crazy.
and ordered q servant to remove her.
Just then the good Bishop came In, and
he symDathized with the mistress OF the
mansion who had received visit from
a crazy woman. and yet five minutes
later ne was advising the mistress to 20
down and visit the women Of the back
alley. and to give them advice and help"
--E.xcharge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22

st. George Walker the Ward McAllister OF
Staten Island.

Over on Staten Island society IS divided
into three classes. First come the old
settlers. Their forefathers came over in
the good old colony days. settled on pic
turesque staten Island. and built many
Of the handsome country seats whose
porters lodges and winding drives look
so English, you know Then there are
the ''surnmerers" They have handsome
homes and all that goes to make life
pleasant. but when the mosquitoes fit
they. too are gone. Hence they do not
figure much i'm society events on that
tight little island
last but far from least. are the new
corners of wealth and social position that
have Hooked there of recent years i'm such
numbers that they practically dominate
social life They entertain lavishly and
enjoy life with zest that would startle
n city-bred society girl-providing il were
good form TO be startled.
Naturally enough the smart set. fol-
lowing the example OF every smart set,
has its Ward McAllister
BY common consent this mantle falls
upon the shoulders of Mr.. r. ST. George
Walker. a pleasanter. more amiable. and
sentIemanly fellow Ii would be hard to
find in any of the leading social circles.
resident Of Staten Island ne also takes a
leading part as a business man in New
York. where he IS the secretary of the
Coffee Exchange. TIis father who comes
OF one OF the first families of Virginia,
after taking a conspicuous part on the
Confederate side I'm the CIVIL War. made
somewhat extended sojourn abroad r.
St George. the son. was born in the Ber-
muda Islands and was named after the
British Governor of that time, Randolph
st. George.
Mr. Walker who is now about thirty
years old. Is foremost in all society af-
fairs I'm the Island. His taste In matters
Of dress ia most fastidious. but there is
nothing shallow about him, he Is far re-
moved from a dude or chappie. He is
capable. well read, well bred, cool, calm
and gentlemaniy. He is tall of a rather
Slim figure, of dignfied carriage. smooth
shaver. with dark brown eyes and hair.
lie is the leading spirit in getting up
the attractive swell entertainments at
the Cricket club. and their great success
is undeniably chiefly due to his efforts.
lie Is always ON committees of the prin-
cipal balls and big entertainments and
his opinion is always deferred to and is
frequently solicited in relation to private
entertainments of an exclusive character
He Is a resident Of New Brighton. His
fame as cricket player is widespread.
and be frequently takes part in this
pastime.
Mr. Walker Is engaged to marry pretty
Miss Nellie Jansen. sister of Fred Jams
sen, SO wen known In amateur athletics.
The wedding will be a big event, and is
looked forward to with the most pleasant
anticipation by the very numerous
friends Of the twain. Mr.. Walkers bro
ther Norman, married daughter OF Mr..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
SUNDAY IN'THE HOME.
FIELDING NATTER OF INTEREST 10
WOMEN
staten Island's Ward McAilister-New
Views ola Practical subjscf-Miss hep-
piisr on Today's Mania for Lectures
Seven TO One.

Out in a merry western state
There dwelt an intellectual madan'
Who. when new fads were starteo 'ou"u'
With great acuteness often had en-
Her chief concern was woman rlgnts'
And with a patience rarely noteo
She cheered her little band along'
Until at last she really voted.
Her step was proud when at the poi's
She gave her principles expression
She went there with opinion nrm.
Resolved to hear of no concession'
Rut good intentions often stray.
Austalees will win while wise men won
der.
She found-and shed little tear
Her single vote was quite showed under.
Across the line, not far away,
Another woman lived obscurely.
She read the papers. as they came,
And told her views, though most de-
murely
The scene Of public toll she Stunned
But gave the love which tones and mel
lows
To sons who sprang up, lad by lad.
Till they were seven manly fellows.
Md in the twilight Of her life
She pondered well. while she was rest
ing.
To make her mind up on some points
The villagers were then contesting.
She couldn't vote. but still they had
The benefit OF her reflection;
For seven men went mothers way
And seven carried the election.
Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
RECIPROCAL RELPFULyEss,
Miss Dodge Puts This Principle In q Prsc-
teal and Entertaining Way.

Addressing a company OF persons inter.
ested In philanthropic effort the other
day in Buffalo. Miss Grace Dodge spoke
of principle that is coming more and
more into these discussions-the need for
the helped and the helpers to understand
each other.
II do not wonder." said Miss DODGE.
Chat the workingwoman often rescnts the
interference of the persons who come
among them, and while yet holding them
selves aloof. express desire to help them.
These persons never seem to consider
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22

AIlister was not needed. The compare
lively few wealthy people that resided
there cared little for the active whirl
of society events and allowed nothlhs
to disturb their tranquil serenity. There
were quiet social doings, and Commodore
Perry's daughter who lived at that time
in a big colonial mansion, occasionally
gave a fine social entertainment.
Rut times have changed. The opening
If a big hotel caused an influx OF New
York society people during the summer
season The first railroad built was from
ST. George 10 New Brighton. and was
given by old Commodore Vanderbilt 10
william Il. as sort of toy to be played
with. When Erastus Wiman established
,he staten Island Rapid Transit Company
and opened the suburbs. the boom began
Now Corners flocked in Among them
we're many Canadians, who frequently
hatrav their English proclivities. They
chase the anise seed bag. play golf and
ticket smoke pipes, drink "shandy gan.
and have several amable pecularities
and mannerisms-
New Brighton Is where most OF the
fashionabies that entertain live. Young
neonle take a very prominent part In
society. Dinners form feature. Few
bis private dances are given, as the
houses are generally too sman TO nolu
every one who would be invited. But at
the few that are given, and at the hunt
halls and charity balls. which are the big
events of the season, Mr.. Walker is al
WAYS a leading figure.
Not a subscription dance, nor any
ofber prominent swell function, IS got
ton nm in which he is not the prime
mover. He is as absolutely the dictator
in all society affairs on Staten Island
as Ward McAllister used 10 be In the
larger social field of New York. Mr..
Walker wears bis honors with grace
and modesty.-t.xchange.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22
Spring.
By the machine npet. Fill in to suit

By the machine Loot. Fill in to suit
....... to hail the spring.
............. thoughts OF love.
blue-birds sing.
........ the skies above:
sunshine bright,
....... April showers.
.... out Of sight
.. fragrant flowers.
. swallows ny.
.. shady dell.
.. violets shy.
chestnut bell.
"A. G., In Halo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-22

Cocble-'I played poker recently where
the limit was cent and the ante mill.
bid you ever play such a small game
Stone-"No. l never played at the Mil
liOnaires Club
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-03-29
0ne-Man Power.
0nterOcean.D

The democratic theory is that re-
publican poll y tends toward too
great concentration of power in the
hands Of the executive. But when
the democrats get into power they
seem to throw their theory out of
the window. Never under republi-
can administration, never in any
Engiish-speaking country enjoying
a popular form of government, have
such displays been made Of what
the democratic party when out of
office loves to denounce as zone
man power" as since the last cleo,
tion.
For the first time we have seen
President Of the Republic of the
United States sending a messenger
styled as "My Personal Commits
sioner" to deposed monarch, and
without the advice, and even with
out the knowledge Of congress, striy-
ing 10 precipitate revolution in fav.
or Of royalty in q country friendly
to the United States, and seeking
yet closer relationship with it. We
have seen this president seeking to
force upon an unwilling senate the
confirmation of officials devoted to
his personal interests, and We have
seen democratic senators forced into
successful opposition to his auto
cratic methods.
The republican party now smiles
at the false charges OF tendency to.
ward centraIiz alton Of power, though
sadly, for it suffers as "a part Of the
people whose rights are invaded by
democratic officials. The republi-
can party never has permitted bosses
Of national, state or civil reuown to
act as dictators. 1t has been "A par
y iu which The plain people hay e
been promptand powerful in rebuke
and suppression Of seif-seeking and
domiueering asplrauts.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-03-29
A Cook Book Free

"Table and Kitchen" is the title
of cook book published by the
Price Baking Powder Company,
Chicago. Just at this time it will
be sent free if you write a
postal mentioning the TRIBUNE.
This book has been tried by our
selves and is one of the very best of
it, kind. Beside containing over
400 receipts for all kinds Of pastry
and home cookery, there are many
hints for the table and kitchen, show
ing how to set a table, how to enter
the dining room, etc; a hundred
and one hints in every branch Of
the culinary art. Cookery of the
very finest and richest a. well as
of the most economical and home
like, is provided for. Remember
"Iable and Kitchen" will be sent
postage prepaid, to any lady send
ing her address (name, town and
State) plainly given. A copy in
German or scandinavian will be
sent if desired. Postal card Is 81
good as letter. Address Price
Baking Powder Co, Chicago, Ill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1894-03-29

PULFoRD's DRUG STORE.

In accordance with directions IN
the will of the late r. ID. PuIlord,
his drug business will be continued
by his executor without intermission
for the benefit Of his estate. Il will
be in charge Of competent and eX-
perieuced pharmacists and clerks.
The stock will not be allowed to
run down In any part, but viii be
rapieuished rs needed, so ae to keep
it complete in all respects.
A continuance Of patronage is re-
spectfully solicited.
CALVERT SPENsLEY,
43tf Executor.