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Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-09
INDIAN ANrnpATHy TO FISH.
dErom the BaItlmore suns


At the meeting in Baltimore of the Amer
lean Folklore Society Dr. Washington
Matthews Of Washington. d. c.. read a
paper on "1cthyophobia which he de-
scribed as an antipathy 10 fish This aver
sion is especially strong in the Navajo
Apache and other Indian tribes of the far
southwest, who viii not eat fish nor have
anything 10 do with articles made in the
shape Of fish. This taboo with the Ma
vaios extends TO all Things connected with
water A probable reason why no more
children Of these tribes are sent east to be
educated DR. Matthews Thought, was a
Tear that they might be required to over
come this cherished taboo" superstition
which il as firmly rooted as any religion
A legend to account for this fish taboo"
was given. There was time when food
was scarce, and the mountain Indians had
big pow-Wow with the river Indians The
result was that the river Indians agreed to
XII no deer, but live entirely on fish, and
the mountain Indians agreed TO eat no fish
hut live entirely upon deer This made food
plenty for both
La the discussion of the paper il was
stated that the Zuna Indians win not eat
hsh because savage tribes in desert lands
regard water as sacred because of its
scarcity and this reverence extends to an
lmal life in water. Several members
thought perhaps this idea conveyed the
true reason for the fish taboo"
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-09
ANDRE.E GIVEN
UP FOR LOST.
Placing of Him in Wax Works
Exhibit Announces He is Gone.
Hundreds Go to See I1im-He Stands
With strindberg and Froenkei, All
Dressed As When They Left.

The placing of Andree in the Tussaud
wax works exhibit of Marylebone, Lon
don. is signal that the explorer has
been given up for good, and that his
friends have accepted him for lost. That
the public so regard him is shown by
the fee which they pay at all hours of
the night and day to behold his coun-
terfeit presentment
When Andree sailed away in his bal
loon on July II he expected to cross the
pole in few hours and at most to be
gone not over three days. He took with
him no provision for a long stay; and
when the days heightened into weeks
and weeks into months the world gave
up all hope of him. To a friend he said
If | am gone six months, you may give
me up, for l shall not survive as long as
that in my balloon"
OF late even the most hopeful friends
OF Herr Andree have despaired, and
when the Tussaud exhibition made pre-
parations to get him up in wax the pub
lie shook its head and said: He's goner'
In waX-fg-ure exhibitions it is seldom
that living person outside the royal
family is shown. The minute Carnot was
shot he became immortalized in wax,
hAtI ildu lie bSGB ever SO great uuIWlS
his life he would never have seen his
presentment in the waX-statue gallery.
The figure of Andree and his compan-
ions is one of the most beautiful ones
ever made. 1t is nearly life-size, and the
entire lower part of the balloon and the
whole lower part of the car are seen.
Andree and his two companions are
waving their hands with a peculiar look
of expectancy upon their faces. Even
the Acolors of the clothing are exactly re-
produced. Froengel is in gray, and An
dree and Strindberg are dressed in blue
All have collars turned up around their
Threats.
To make the picture more complete a
balloon was obtained from celebrated
firm of balloon builders who built it to
resemble that used by Andree in every
way, even to the pigeon cage tied upon
the side and the floats to be set adrift.
Several photographs of the balloon
We're taken at the time it sailed. and
these were used in modelling the exhibit.
Andree and his companions were mould
ed from photographs of themselves
taken previous to the flight
One of the reasons for. the giving up
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-09

of the Andree party was letter writ
ten by a famous scientist, D. NJ Chich-
ton Somerville, of Christiania, who, in a
scientific document to London society,
said
ut has been represented that Andree
| had been able to make such provision
for himself that he and his companions
were living in comparative comfort on
their Arctic journey. A picture has been
| given of a compact little dwelling for
man and beast, in which two individuals
are earning well-merted repose, two
others are spinning yarns, seated in a
! comfortable apartment while fifth is
seemingly engaged in culinary opera,
| tons in a cozy kitchen, besides which a
| tWo-storied chamber contains seven
wolf-ile dogs. evidently discussing the
vicissitudes of life in an amiable man
ner; and this happy picture, we are in
| formed, represents the interior of the
car Of Andree's balloon.
| 1.-THE fact is. the car for Andree's bal
! loon is of wicker work, 6 feet 8 inches in
| diameter and 4 feet IL inches from floor
! to ceiling. 1t contains clothing, three
| guns and 1900 rounds Of ammunition,
stores not needed for immediate use or
consumption, a small cooking apparatus
! which does its cork suspended N mid
air thirty-three feet below the car, and
/
act as life-buoys Il necessary for sleep
ing purposes. 1t also carries a light silk
boat and small sledge. Ballast, cameras
| and other scientific instruments are
borne on deck, while some feet above
| this (hut apart from the car ITSELF there
runs gallery which is used for holding
provisions. cages for pigeons, as we'll as
for navigating purposes, and 1t is con-
nected with the lower part of the bal
| To-, 81 1nl
THE expedition consists of but three
men-Messrs. Andree, Strindberg and
Froenkel. and the only animals con-
veyed are carrier pigeons.
1.-THE explorers have no coy, comfort
able conveyance and no means of warm
! ing themselves by artificial heat For
warmth they must trust to their wraps
and fur clothing, which. however, are OF
the lightest description and by many
deemed quite inadequate for their pro-
lection. If, after descending, they shoot
bears on the ice, or chance on other
warm-coated animals, they may posi-
bly, obtain garments that will shield
them to some extent from the rigors OF
the Arctic winter but, whether or no,
their hardships and sufferings, If on the
ice or in the desolate regions Of Siberia
or America will be. to say the least,
very great.
1t is remarkable fact that never in
the history of wax works since the days
of The famous original Mrs. farley. has
wax-work prediction failed. If man
is given up by them and moulded and
perpetuated in waX-Whether lost at sea,
| in Battle or in the clouds-he has never
come back And it said that Sir John
Franklin was shown in wax long before
Lady Franklin gave him up for lost.
Should Andree return he will at least
y, h Hl<anaSg n
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-09

DR.. Hhields, an eminent physician of Ten
nessee, says: 81 regard Ayers Sarsa-
2arilla az the best blood medicine on
earth, and / know of many wonderful
cures effected by It's USE" Physicians all
over the land have made similar state
mants
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-01-09


Tne two children threaded their way
through the streets which lie so closely
together in the neighborhood OF Clare
Market, and entering one Of the mar
fowest courts. pushed open the door Of
one Of the dirtiest houses in i and en-
tered.
At the back Of the passage, grimS with
dirt and neglect, and unlighted except
by the unsteady giimmer from the lamp
In the middle Of the court, was "A small
square room. In one corner of il lay
bundle Of Tsgs-She ehildcen's bed; and
opposite, upon broken mon bedstead
with straw palliasse, stained and
greasy with dirt and ragged with age,
lay woman.
IT was the children's home.
When the woman heard the footsteps
coming along the passage she sat up,
CROPPED underneath the oedstead for a
beer-can, and, putting II 10 her lipg.
drained the last drop eagerly.
Is that you, Tom. yer lazy. good-for-
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
AnInnocent Commissioner.

Mr.. Evan P. Howell, of Atlanta, Ca,
has been appointed by the president to
place on his select and personally
selected commission, to investigate the
mismanagement of the war, resulting in
the death of so many American soldiers
after hostilities closed. MI Howell, in
an interview, says II am satisfied that
nothing was further from the mind of
the president than the encouragement
of 'whitewash' report" This being
Mr.. Howell's opinion, it shows state of
mind on the part of that gentleman
more creditable to his heart than to his
head. The president not want white
wash report! Why, he is the man be-
ing investigated With him it is white
wash or no second term. 1t is has ap
pointments of quartermasters, inspec-
tors general, commissaries, surgeons, to
the number of several hundred, "sons
of somebodies" of political influence or
wealth, men from civil life without a
days experience of army affairs, in
whose departments all this disastrous
waste of life was caused by ignorance
and neglect-it is his appointments and
their results, we say, that are to be in
Yestigated Not want bis own ap
pointees whitewashed What an idea
MI. Howell threatens in the investi-
cation to chew to the line,' and doubt
less he will try to keep his word But
before he has been long at the hewing
he will find his eyes opened. The axe
furnished him he will find unaccount-
bly, dull, and with a helve so mystic
riously twisted that when he hews at a
wrong, the blade will glance off harm
lessly.
Mr.. Howell means honestly and up
rightly, but if the other members of the
commission are as innocent of knowledge
OF what it is appointed for, as he is, MI.
Mckinley and his friends will get the
best of the fight with hands down.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
GIN. Walkers Name Withdrawn.

The report is current that General
James A. Walker tried to become a
member of the State Republican COM
mittee but that he was so distasteful
to the committee, that his name was
withdrawn At recent meeting it
was stated before the committee that
General Walker had publicly denounc
ed the committee, and one member OF
the committee at least it is said would
rot have served had the General been
put on it. These troubles on the sea
which used to be so smooth of sur
face, have great significance. The pap
is not plentiful enough to go round,
and jealousies have arisen. One has
been seemingly more favored than an
other, and the fellow who has suffered
is mad. General Walker is mad
Though this seems chronic with him,
and he, of course, has suffered. 1t may
dawn on the General some day that hi
dent own the country, nor even very
small portion of it, and that he CAM
get all he wants in the republican plr-
ty any more than in the democratic
hence he may be compelled to again
seek the divorce court, to relieve him
of his present party bans.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
Among Our ENHANCES.
from the Highland Record

From the Highland Record.
Mr.. Wright, of Augusta county, is
with US again looking after his cattle
| interests in this county.
Miss Mamie Sterrett left on the hack
Monday for her school near Lexington.
James Lambert, of Staunnton, was
In the county part of this week.
Mrs. Samuel Beverage and Miss Fen
ton, who have been i'll of fever, are i'm
proving very much, the latter b-ing
able to be up.
One of William Freeman's horses
which was being pastured at q. ID.
| liners near town was killed Monday
night, 10y being horned by COW.
Mr.. Greaver and son. OF Staunton
have finished plastering the church and
the clerk s office. The work is consider
ed as being first-class.
John Sutton and Miss Cary Nutter
OF Harrison county, w. Va, are visit
ing the family of James Hevener, near
Hightown, and other relatives.
| Peter ID. Arbogast, of Pocahontas
county, has entered the University of
Virginia as a student of medicine. He
has taken his family to Charlottesville
and has rented property for the session.
Mrs. Mary Zirkle, of Woodstock, and
Mrs. Rebecca Sommers, of Rochelle, Va
we're visiting their niece, Mrs. DR.. /. H d..
Trimble, this week,
From the Pocahontas Times.
Miss Sarah Ruckman, Of Augusta,
| has been visiting her sister, Mrs Kate
Herold.
". w. Tyree has shipped over 1900
| chickens lately without loss of one in
transit.
Las 2. Harmon, the great hunter,
who use to live on Spruce Knob, has
returned to PocahOntas. He has Deen
living in Clifton Forge. He says he
! hopes to spend the rest of his life in
| POcahOntas.
! W. McClintic is working 45 men. He
| is located at the middle camp.
Saturday party composed of two
men and a womaR came over from Elk.
They had two horses, and the woman
was riding one without a saddle. They
stayed all night at Pete Carr Is on Green
! brier River, four OF five miles above
| Warrington. Monday a party of four
men arrived here from Clay 10 pursuit
. Of them They are accused of stealing
the horses.
t b. NJ. Yeager returned from Grafton
Saturday, accompanied by "a gentleman
named Brooke. who is said to be IL lu.n-
Der expert, OF Detroit, Sent here 10y the
Greenbrier Valley Lumber Comp my.
! Miss Emma Warwick. who contract
ed typhoid fever when nursing Ter
brother, John c., who died at Turkey
Knob a short time ago, is no better.
She Is at the residence of her brother
in-law, DIR. j. Il. Lockridge ON Kna pps
Gre Elk
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

The cause of typhoid fever in the
camps has at last been located by what
history will hereafter record as The
Fly Commission. The Baltimore Sun
has hit upon a scheme for eradicating
or preventing fever in future, and we
make bold to reproduce a few of it's
sentences.
The arch william has at length been
discovered and run to earth, or rather
to air for O. commission of army sur
geons who have been investigating the
subject, announce authoritatively that
the typhoid epidemic among our SOL
diers was due to the fly. The evidence
is entirely crcumstantial, but to their
minds it is conclusive. They declare
that the fly hocked to our military
camps, deliberately and maliciouslv
loaded himself with typhoid germs, and
then socially took dinner with the sol
diers, exchanging the germs for portions
of bareback and other 'delicacies.' The
commission does not state how the ty-
phoid germs came to be SO plentiful in
most camps, or why there were no flies
on Gen. Lees camp at Jacksonville.
Let public clamor and criticism cease.
Silent be. it was the hy-an insect
which, it is we'll Known, is capa bic of
any atrocity Not the Spanish fiy
either, as might have been suppos Il,
but the plain household fly. which is
always up to mischief
Now Fhat the real criminal has been
discovered, Mr. Mckinley It's we have
said, can reconsider the idea of an in
vestigation and the country can draw a
long breath of relief. The lesson to be
learned from the conclusions Of the fly
commission is that no sanitary precau-
tions are necessary for the protection of
soldiers lives; no disinfectants, no hos
pital equipment, 10 Understanding
but fly paper. If we have another war,
all that Will be necessary will be to fur
nish the Secretary of War with gener
Gus supply of fly paper and let him
catch all the fies in the country. Some
persons have intimated that he is u
fly statesman, but whether this lie SO
or not, We have no doubt that he would
prove good fly catcher, eveu if he is
not an expert in military AFFAIRS
Those who have SO stoutly maintain
ed that there were no flies on the pres
ent administration will now be obliged
to fly away and be at rest, OF go to their
primers again and read, DO you see the
Fly
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
TGlGgTaDllc News OttlG Week

New York, Sept. 27.-Col. Theodore
Roosevelt was tonight nominated by
the Republicans for governor of New
of his eligibility was settled beyond
doubt or cavil by the papers produced
by his attorney, Elihu Root and those
er presented any objection on this
ground. His nomination was never in
doubt after this, and all opposition was
ventiOn was the greatest grafton any
Republican politician has received in
years, and it was long time before
quiet could be restored
Saratoga, Sept. 27.-Elihu Root pre-.
sented the proof of Col. Roosevelt
citizenship for the past five years to
Senator Platt and the party leaders
from all sections, who have agreed I'M
animously that no legal obstacles are In
Col RoCsevelt's way. 1t was decided il
Governor Blacks friends demanded the
proof or referred to the matter, Mr. Root
should present all the papers to thu
convention.
| Washington, Sept. 27.-The Navy
Department has received cable mes
sage from Admiral Dewey stating thai
the American vessel, manned by tn,
Filipinos and said to be in the service O.
!AguinaldO has been seized Presiden
Mckinley and Secretary Long confer
red over the matter and notified AID
miral Dewey of this approval of hi
course.
Washington, Sept. 27.-General Fit;
| 10
Washington to consult President Nc
Kinley on the occupation of Cuba
General Lee is on leave of absence.
| Flora Ind, Sept, 27.-Robbers blew
open the safe of the Farmers Bank thi
morning and escaped with So, O0o
lCashier William Lemon was probabl
fatally shot. Bloodhounds are now OF
the trail of the robbers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

TO THE CLERK OF AUGUSTA COUN-
cation to you to purchase the real estate re-
turned delinquent for State and county
taxes in the name of Lillian M. Koogler, on
about three rOOdS eff land, Lear Summer
dean, al out II miles S. w. of Staunton, for
the years 1892 to 1896, inclusive, said taxes,
interest and costs amounting to S. 40, de-
posted with you this day. This application
is made under Section Go of the Code of
1887, as amended by act of Assembly ap-
proved January Goth, 1896, and also the act
amendatory thereof, approved February
18th, 1898.
Aug I'd, 1885, Signed o. s. KNOPP.
The Common wealth of Virginia.:
To the Sheriff of Augusta county greeting:
You are hereby commanded to serve a
copy of above notice on Lillian M. KoOg-
Ter, or if she be dead, then on her personal
representative, if to be found in your baili-
wick and make return thereof according to
law. Witness my hand this 10th day of
June, 1898. WILLIAM A. BURNETT,
Clerk
Sberiffs return:
Defendant Lillian M. Koogler, not found
nor, as | am informed. is he a resident of
the State of Virginia, nor has he any per-
sonal representative in my county.
Aug, 51st: 1898. N. T.. WATTS. Sheriff
The above ma ued Lillian NJ. Koogler, Is
required to appear at the clerks Office of
Augusta county court within four months
after due public ,tion hereof and to do what
is necessary to p 'otect her interest.
WILLIAM A. BURNETT.
Aug. 31st, 1898. Clerk.
sep Is At
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

Whom the gods would destroy they
first make mad. The truth of this is
visible in the report of General Walkers
speech published elsew here, as reported
from Jonesville. This is pitiable, and
had such things been reported as being
done by General Walker few years
ago, who of us all, would not have
arisen and said, ''Is thy servant a dog
that he should do such thing ?"
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
S1G0 Reward 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been able
to cure in all its stages, and that is Ca
tarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh icing a constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken IN
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease. and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sisting nature in doing its work. The
proprletors have so much faith in its Gu
rative powers, that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address f. J. CHENEY e Co.,
Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

WANTED A FARM.-If you have a farm
w convenient to the railroad, of not less
than one hundred nor more than five hundred
acres, in good condition with good improve
ments thereon, and you are willing to sell the
same at a bargain for cash, address,
HANOVER, Box No. 535,
DIT sep 1-w At Richmond, Va.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29
WE HAVE A GIANT MALE
HIPPOPOTAMUS.

We have Monster, Full Groom Snow-White
Polar Bear; a Stupendous, 2Horned Sumatra
Rhinoceros; Flock of Towering Sahara Ostrich
es; Strange Gnu, or Horned Horse Magnifi-
cent Niger Antelope; Huge Family of Great
Tigers; Rare Orinoco TapIr; a Suberb New
Guinea Cassoway; Titan Australian Emu.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

Col. VIM. j. Bryan, who has been in
Washington for several days, is confined
to bis he'd in that city with slight at
tack of fever.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1898-09-29

So far, Cervera is the only Spaniard
connected with the war, who has been
cheered on reaching home.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-08
HERE AND THERE.
Items of Interest Picked Up Alonsshore
Yesterday.

Ths arrivals yesterday were the Albert
W. Black with $4,000, the Martha D. Nc
Lean with 5000 and the Ira Kilborn with
5000.
The Thomson liner Cervona, Captain
Stoke, arrived from Newcastle-upon-
Tyne at O'Clock yesterday morning.
Fer only passengers were twenty return
ing ca5tlemen. She came in coal and
water ballast and had fairly good pas
sage She remained anchored in the
stream until late in the evening when the
Hamburg American liner sailed, leaving
dock vacant.
The Arcadia sailed late in the evening.
She took out an immense amount OF
grain. She is one Of the finest ships yet
seen in this port.
Schooner John 3. Pace has loaded bar
reIs for Glen Cove, N. Y, the Edna has
sailed for Demarara and the Lucy A.
Davis for South America.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-08
BURGLARS ENTERED GODING'S
STORE.

Thieves broke into G. W. t. Goding's
grocery store Thursday night and made
away with about $40 worth of change
which was In the till. They broke into
the front door in much the same way that
they entered f. e. Lovell's store the other
night. then forced the till with the
jimmy, which they left behind them. So
far as can be observed there were no goods
taken. Mountfort's store was attempted,
probably before the Cooling break, but
they were unable to force the door there,
and gave up the job. Mr.. Cooling door
was discovered to have been opened at
about four o'clock yesterday morning.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-08
PERSONAL.

Miss A. L. Mcdonald OF Congress street
has been in Pennington the past week,
called there on account of the very serious
illness of Mrs. W. III. Mcdonald OF the
Stoddard House, who IS still in critics III
condition.
Conductor John Jewett and wife are
both better, but not able to set up yet.
Mr.. F. Fl. Hazelton, manager of the
Equitable Life Assurance society for
Maine is visiting the homo office of the
company at New York, this week.
+. A. Libby of 0 Myrtle street, is con-
fined to the house with Ia grippe.
Rev. James L. Hill, D. D., of Salem,
Mass, will preach at the Williston
church Sunday morning and evening.
The Portland daily press., 1898-01-08
PALMER SHOE SALE.

1t takes half page and more for the
Palmer Shoe Co. to print but partiai
list of the bargains in shoes they will
offer next Tuesday. Every shoe in the
list comes from their regular stock and
is not bought in for the purpose. 1t is a
genuine mark-down sale, and while the
prices appear ridiculously low, yet it is
considered good business policy now-e-
days to give large stocks of goods annual
clearings even though it be at great loss
from the original cost. A large extra
corps of clerks will be ready to attend ito
the ladies' wants on Tuesday morning.