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States consul responded and expressed
thanks n for the expression Of sympathy witL
The president in his extremity. and noted
as an teresting circums stance that the first
message OF cond olence received at Wash
lngton from foreign country proceed cd
from governor general Of the Dominion,
while the first messageo OF inquiry at the
consulate here was from the lieutenant
governor OF Manitoba. On q previous &C.
c as in this city too, at banquet to dis
Gnguished representatives Of American
enterprised, mayor Of Wins ipeg, and how,
on this occasion, the premier Of Manitoba
had, warmly and feelingly expressed the
same sentiment. He fully appreciated and
desired to henrtily acknowledge these ex-.
pressions Of confidence. He desired also
to observe that while thus, by representa-
ton of authority Of Great Britain on this
continent, this display Of feeling had been
manifested, the world has seen with deep
emotion the t, ansnission Of messages Of
sympathy and cond olence from the widow
ed majesty Of England to the wife of the
wounded chief magistrate Of the United
States. 1.
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The Story Of a Hundred Dollar Bill.

E1Ou tuo O6lLluOr6 OaZ0ClG.
A distinguished statesman forty years
ago was on visit to Baltimore land he gave
to colored girl while here what he sup
posed to be at the time one dollar bill.
he next morning the girl went to the
grocery store, and after making few tri-
fling purchases, gave the bill in payment. un-
der the supposition that it was dollar.
The proprietor of the store, highly es-
teemed citizen Of Baltimore, noticed with
great surprise that it was q hundred dollsrss..
and he supposed at once that the woman
had stolen it. AscertainiDg The delusion
she was under, he informed her of the true
character of the note and told her he would
detain it until the owner was found. The
girl told how she had received it, persisted
that it had not been stolen, and sasseated to
the gentleman retaining it until
the owner was found. He adyer-
tised the bill, and the statesman. IN
answer, called to say that the girls story
was true, and that as her honesty had been
suspected she could keep the bill. He
then departed to the scene of his daily til
umphs, and in the acquisition Of q great
fame perhaps forgot the incident. The
grocery merchant retained the note, in the
expectation Of the girl returning, but she
never CALLED for it, it is supposed being
frightened and fearing being charged With
its theft. He deposited It at interest. Years
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HOW STAGES ARE ROBBED.

Lazy RELATES Her Experience In Nevad.
From the Sacramento {Cal.) Record Union.
Mrs. Pratt, wife of Superintendent R. Fl.
Pratt, who arrived home Yesterday from
Sierra Valley, in addition to the mountain
air, had, while travelling in stage between
Randolph and Truckee, the enjoyable and
impressive experience Of capture by stage
robber. There were three men, two ladies',
and two children in the party besides the
driver, who were taking in the mountain
scenery and expatiating upon the climate,
when masked man, decorated with
double barreled shotgun, which was at full
cock, and with sword bayonet attached at
the muzzle, Q revolver and Ratchet, step
ped out from behind tree standing by the
track and demanded the driver to halt.
His persuasive command was oebyed, when
he told the driver to throw out the express
box and open it. The driver replied that
he couldn't, as it was chained down and
locked. This was too thin for the party
just then in command, and with show of
compelling obedience in a summary man
ner, the driver got tho box out. The robber
directed the inmates of the stage to get out
and stand on the other side Of the road,
which they did. The driver then, under
instructions, broke q large rock upon the
treasure box in trying to break it open, but
not succeeding, the robber threw his hatch
ct to him, and after considerable effort with
this he succeeded in gettingit open. The
robber then directed that he should bring
the box under tree by the roadside, which
he did, and then returned, under orders mi
nutely given. to the stage. The robber
then cody but cautiously laid down his gun
by the side Of the box, and getting down
upon his knees took out what coin there
was, and went through the letters and pa
pers with the utmost GOODNESS and deliber-
alton. not appearing to be in the least
hurry. Coming across two Chinese checks,
he swore in foreign dialect, and said:
These checks J can make no account.
Having distracted $272 in coin aud papers,
he kindly replaced in the box all the papers
and articles he did not want, and permitted
the driver to take it into custody again and
the passengers to resume their places in the
stage. He then said politely: Good even
ing to you oil, and ordered the driver to
drive on, while he left the road and passed
over the hill, stopping to see that the stage
passed quietly along without instituting
measures looking to his apprehension.
The passengers were not molested as to
their valuables. which was fortunate. as
there were a great number of fine gold
watches in the parry, besides several hun
dred dollars in money.
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THE YANKEE.
What Southerner Says Of His Social
Qualities.


Qualities.
Cor. of the Columbus (Ga.) Inquirer.
It is a splendid place to study the Yankee
in his social aspect. Here upon his native
heath and in the midst of his own people
he is thoroughly and entirely himself, and
those who Gun may read the difference be-
tween him and the southerner: In the
flst place, he is undoubtedly less genial
and warm hearted than the southern r,aa.
1t shows itself in many ways. For instance,
notice that among the guests at these
summer resorts, there is none Of that un-
restrained, kindly. general intermingling
and friendly exchange of courtesies which
constitute the great charm at
our. southern watering places. In
stead of that, these people divide into
separate cliques and parties. and make it a
point to take absolutely no notice Of any
one outside Of their own set. They won't
even look at stranger, much less speak to
one. This is not the reserve Of etiquette,
but of genuine coldness and indifference
Speaking of etiquette, however, the Yam
KEGS certainly lave, in some respects,
better manners than We have. They do
not talk as loud, nor laugh as boisterously,
nor grumble as much as We do. They
never forget themselves" they do not
ioWp, tuey 10 nOL 6uSDs Cney are never
rollicking; there is no abandon about them;
even III seeking pleasure they go about it in
nice, business sort of way that seems to
me would take away half the fun. They
are. as o class, better educated than our
people; they know more and they know it
more accurately; but they do not
talk about it with near as much
interest and enthusiasm as We do. They
talk politics very little. Happened to be
in party of Ohio gentlemen when the news
Of the New York senatorial election was re-
ceived. 1t seemed to create no interest
whatever. and scarcely elected remark.
One other point Of comparison and am
done. Their girls are not half so pretty as
ours. This is very marked. During tho
cast week have seen at these two resorts
several hundred young ladies, belonging, i
suppose, to the elite of northern society,
and not one of them would be considered
beautiful in Columbus. am sure could
pick out a dozen girls there prettler than
the very prettiest Yankee girl I have yet
seen. Moreover, they don't dance as grace
fully as our girls, nor firt us outrageously,
nor look as loving oat Of the eyes. a
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A Costly Dinner.

The most costly dinner ever served by
the famous Delmonico, lately deceased, was
that given Is years or SO ago to 100 promi-
nent citizens of New York by the silvery-
tongued adventurer from England !, Sir Nor
ton Peto. This ostentatious individual
expended $4,000 on that one
nights entertainment, 5000 for each guest.
The first citizens Of New York were pres.
ent, victims of the oily scamp's pretentious
phrases. In a review of that dinner, the
Times has described it sa marvel of skill
and art and extravaganza. The saloon was
snothered in the rarest flowers; the menat
was in gilt on embroidered satin; some of
the wine cost $25 a bottle; the cleverest
musicians were engaged at fancy prices;
Clara Louise Kellogg had $1,000 for two
songs, and a present beside Of diamond
bracelet. In all probability such dinner
had never been served in the republic; it
would have delighted Soyer and Fnncatel-
Ii, and had the ancient Greek Philoxenue
been there he would have again wished for
the neck Of q crane that he might longer enjoy
the passage of SO many dainties down hJ
greedy throat.
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Hunting the Lion,

From the New York Herald
Lion hunting has hitherto been the priv
ilege Of q few. M. Bombonnel, Of Dion.
proposes to make it sport to the world.
Through the leading Journals of Europe he
has issued q circular to hunters Of all coun-
tries, inviting them to q forest district
wh;cE he has secured in Agiers. There.
upon the payment Of 1000 francs, they
will be boarded for two months in s'cyn-
egetic establishment, designed for the
hunting of lions and panthers," which will
be attracted to the spot by thepresence, in
especially constructed pen, of a number Of
old and broken down animals, such as
goats, horses, mules and asses. IF this
bait does not suffice, 4tbe scene Of opera
tons will be surrounded by Arabs" whom
the monarchs of the forest will probably
find more toothsome than the goats and
asses. Moreover, the native keepers will
be sworn to procure game, and the Arabs
are SO notorious for their fidelity to their
oaths that no doubt need be felt on this
score. The lions having thus taken up their
abode in the neighborhood. which enjoys
the advantage of being close to the railway
and affords an easy decape for the hunters,
NJ. Bombonnel proceeds 10 look after
the comfort Of his guests. He has fur
nished casino, with all the modern inn
provements, including billiard room, card
rooms, a good cellar and erst rate kitch-
en-. From the verendahs and bedroom
windows his subscribers will be able to
amuse themselves by shooting the hyenas.
jackals, lynxes and tiger-cats who will
come to devour the rest Of the bait left by
the larger game. A pack of barriers will
always be kept ready for use, snipe, par
tridges and quails will be found in the
woods. If any sportsman should be SO
venturesome ns to sally out against the
lions at noon, he will be duly protected with
an umbrella from the sun; Ind IL
he should brave the inclemency Of the
night. he will be comfortably wrapped in
waterproof. Lest even these attractions
should prove Intellectual, NJ. Bombonnel
promises to invite bevy Of fair hunts
women, the Lady Florence Dides Of tho
world, who will enjoy the sensation Of
hunting big game without exposing their
limbs to the claws Of these Wild beasts. y
Tickets viii be available for Ave years. and
the claims Of subscribers widows and or
phans, will. on no account, be entertained
by the protector.
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DANIEL WEBSTER AND,rllE QUEEN.

=
Visit Of the Expounder of the Constitutions to
Victoria in the Second Year of Her Reign.
Mrs. Pages Diary in The Dartmouth.
August 5, 1889. After the introduction
at the dukes 1T being considered
etiquette to do soy we left our
names on the visiting list of the
different members Of the royal family on
Friday last, instead Of leaving q card, which
is never done in this case. The porter at
the gate produces the visiting book, which
is handed into the carriage, to which we
add our names. I'll SO
Mr.. and Mrs. Webster are to day to have
the honor of dining with Her Majesty
Julia and myself have received 9 royal
command to appear at q small party at the
palace afterward. 5sa
we enjoyed for an hour his delightful con-
versation. Declined an invitation from the
Dowager Lady Charlexille. and punctually
at Q clock, the hour named, Julia and my
self left our lodgings for Buckingham Pal
ace. Alone and unattended, except, Of
course, by our footman, We approached the
royal residence, guarded about the po1ticoes
by sYeomen Of the Guard. We entered
and assembled the grand and stately marble
staircase with no other companions than its
numerous attendants ranged on each side
even to the door Of the mirrored saloon
where her majesty was. Soon the queen
appeared, and from the opposite end of
this gallery, into which he had backed. y
peared the royal family, including the Duke
and Duchess OF Cambridge and Princess
Augusta. They advanced, placed them
selves in a line, and her majesty
embraced them all, kissing each. Shs
then passed on, saluting others stationed
on each side, and entered the dining -room.,
The throne room was the dancing room;
the queen commenced the first with the
hereditary Duke Of SAKE Weimer. Her
majesty was dressed with great simplicity,
in white tu1le over white satin, trimmed
with pink roses, and pink roses in her hair,
and diamond necklace looped behind in
the braids of her hair. and \ diamond fei-
eniere. Mrs. Webster appeared to have
highly enjoyed the royal dinner. Two
ments. The queen was first helped, on
all occasions. At the close of the dinner
the queens health was drank, all standing,
she alone sitting and bowling all around
during the ceremony. Mr.. Webster had
long conversation with her majesty, and
thought her intelligent and agreeable. She
is also said to be energetic and with de-
cided will of her own. On recent occa-
sion she thus replied to Lords Melbourne
and Palmerston, who were urging her on
some point to which she was averse:
what is the use of being queen if one
| cannot do as one ikes?"
Her majesty appeared to highly enjoy
dance and was ready with her little foot
| forward to commence the first moment the
music sounded. As the Princess Victoria
she was celebrated for her charming sing
ing with the pianoforte, but as queen these
ACCOMPLISHMENTS are consi daraA as r1ndiO.
ni6ed, and her voice is now heard only in
the privacy of her own closet, and never in
the draying- rooms of the palace as form
erly -
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A German School Story,


I entered Herr N rs school in May.
1877. One day when had been there
about six weeks our class had for transla
ton Grimms fable of the Wolf and the
Man. The wolf, it will be remembered, had
been persuaded by the fox to attack the
man, and had in the encounter come of
second best. Relating afterward his mis-
adventure to the fox, the wolf describes
the hunters knife as Q bright rib, VIII ich
he drew from his body. and smote me with
it SO sorely that was well nigh killed.
Aftor commenting on the wolf's mistake.
Mr.. NJ said, I suppose you know that
woman has rib more than man. Think
ing he was joking merely smiled; but
when he began with great seriousness to
give as reason for this extra rib the old
story of Adam sleeping in the garden and
having rib extracted out of which to have
wife made. I laughed outright, and the
old man was greatly taken aback at my in
credulity. He assured me that it was really
a fact that men were each rib short, and
any doctor would tell:me the same.
Two of the sons were present. but not
withstanding their great learning in other
matters, they appeared to be no better in
formed in this than their father. The dis
cussions went on, and everybody stopped
work to listen to it. But no one supported
me on the contrary. was openly laughed
at by some who were university students
THAT is, who had gone threw the gymnasi-
um) for setting my knowledge against the
masters. For several days the subject was
continually cropping in class or at dinner,
SO that everybody in school knew it. twas
becoming q standing joke, and as yet the
laugh was against me-.
At last Mr.. M announced in the open
school that he had the previous evening
asked some of his medical friends at the
about the ribs, and he found that men had
as many as women. But 7" he added, half
triumphantly. Adam may have been one
short for all thatp
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JU,NKETINt4.

The Secretary oYtlas Navy Goes For u Nav
al Officer For Doing What the Big Bugs
Are at All the Time.
a Washington dispatch to the Chicago
Tribune touches member Of the cabinet
on a tender place as follows:
The visit Of the secretary to the ITALIA
poosa was rather on unfortunate one for
Commander Kellogg, the officer in charge
OF the vessel-a young man who has work
ed himself to the front in the service on
his merits. Commander Kellogg had just
returned from trip to New York, carry
ing supplies, and had taken his wife
with him. There seemed to be good rea-
son why he should not. as there was no one
on board to offend, and as the chief use of
vessels of this class has been to transport
supplies and to serve the purpose as pleas
ure yacht for the secretary of the navy and
his friends. However, Secretary Hunt has
recently issued an order that ladies should
not be allowed on vessels when in commits
sion, although the order seems to have been
somewhat modified IN q very important
particular as to somewhat pet official in
the navy stationed at Newport, whose fami-
" were permitted to live on board and to
entertain in great style. However,
this was not to be allowed to Commander
Kellogg, and the secretary of the navy hav.
ing detected four ladies aboard said: I see
some ladies aboard. commander. Are they
visitors?n
No. sir, was the quick and unfortu-
nate reply. They are my wife and daugh-
"What!' said the secretary, with great
severity. 8 ~
'Yes-my wife and daughter repeated
Commander Kellogg.
And they are in this boat said Sec.
rotary Hunt, in the face of my recent or
der that officers wives should not remain
with them on ship board. am surprised,
commander. Sir, this is q gross violation
of the regulations.
The commander was embarrassed, but
could say nothing but state the fact. AS
the party was about leaving, he asked the
secretary and his friends to drink glass
of wine. This Secretary Hunt severely con-
demned, although the practice is imme-
mortal in the navy, and commanding officers
are expected to furnish wine for all guests,
at home and abroad, and to maintain the
social dignity of the United States for that
matter, and return social courtesies at their
own expense. The accident has created
some excitement tonight, particularly in
naval circles, and Secretary Hunt is critiei-
sed for having been unnecessarily
somewhat disappointed, as he had
taken great pains to have the Tallapoosa
prepared for the president. He was evil.
IDENTIFY surprised that the doctors were not
satisfied with the changes that have been
made at the expense Of a great many thou
sand dollars beyond. it is said, what the
appropriation warrants. Mr.. Hunts son
recently appointed from civil life, is an
ensign in the navy, an act which has been
criticised as piece Of favolitism, was
yesterday directed to report to the Talla-
poosa for duty-a pleasant berth for young
man just from civil life speedily advanced to
such honors."
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drill reslar ebery Friday ebening at s.
o'clock in dis heah hall, and de member who
fails ter put in an appearance will be-
Shot to def?" interrupted Corporal
Jim Webster.
Drapped from de ranks as q, deserter?'
asked Lieut.. Sam Johnsing.
aWusser dan dat ar, continued the cap
tain, amid solemn silence that was al
most painful, sda member what fails to
appear wilt be looked upon as habin' been
absent from de drill.
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Medical History Of the War.

Whoever, say the distinguished Ger
man authority, Vi:chow, will take up and
read the publications of the American mil
ltary medical staff will be continually as
tonished anew ct the richness Of the ex-
periences therein noted. The utmost close
ness and exactness OF detail, statistics car
ried down to the most minute point. q pre-
sentatior of facts gathered from oil sides
Of medical experience, have been here
brought together. in order that the knoWl-
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English Mulisllness.
Paris Correspondence Boston Joura, i

11H O011esP0HueHcBb UstO1 JUur.,t. j
A really American hotel 4 .aerican
in everything, cookery included -
would be paying speculation in
London. But it would be Diff
cult to get it built. The local architects
getting the Yankee qu1rk on things; they
would raise embarrassing objections in the
most unexpected manner: and would final
II say-as the man in Sheffield did when
he was asked if he could make thousand
knives exactly lik q certain knife Of Yam
kee pattern Yes, we can, but we won't!"s
Han American hotel were built in London
it would have to be erected by American
carpenters and mechanics
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British Sympathy for President Garfield.
Alta banqueta at Winnipeg last week in
honor Of Sir Alexander Gait, high com1nis-
sioner for Canada in England, the premier
OF the province presided, and almost all the
public men in Manitoba were present. The
chairman proposed 9 IN feeling terms the
States. Hon. James W. Taylor, United
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THE UNSP0KEN THOUGHT.

These two, they loved each other we'll,
Butneither would the secret tell;
They seemed like enemies and yet
Their hidden love was passionate.
At last they said farewell and then
They met not, save in dreams, again.
They both were dead dead long ago,
Yetscarcely knew that it was so.
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EGG BALLS FOR Sour Boil four eggs
ten minutes, drop into cold water, and
when cool remove the yolks. Pound these
in mortar until reduced to paste, and
. speck Of pepper and tina white Of one raw
egg. Form in balls about the size Of a
walnut, roll in -four and Fry in butter or
chicken fat, being careful not to burn.
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As Told in Letters Which Were Intercepted
Dy Prosper AIerilnee.

.
March,, know. Sophie, that you are
dying to know the story Of the bouquet, SO
will tell il. One day I asked the father
how it was that, with his education, he was
only parish priest OF an obscure village.
II IS my lot, he said, with gentle sigh;
Ihe souls OF these poor peasants are as
precious in the eyes of heaven as are those
OF wealthy jewellers in cities. At one time, :"
ne continued, your uncle, the bishop Of
MINES, deigned to consider the advisable
OF transferring me to the cathedral Of
Sainte- Marie, the best living in his diocese
| have an old aunt living there. my only
desirable one. But learned with pleas
ure that the bishop had made another
choice--doubtlessa better one. am con-
tented here. Besides at Mines would be-
would be disturbed by recollections''
he stopped. "But we are neglecting our
botany" he said. "Nay, father" re-
Piled, "let us 60 on. These recol,ections
OF yours--haye they any connection with
the whitehead flowers in the little casket?"
Such Was his emotion that was sorry 1
had spoken. But he rallied at last and said:
"Alas yes, madame. i will tell you my
story. When ut college. studying fer the
law, passionately loved young lady of
4 Mines. She returned my love, and one
10y SsV0 Mo, DIS D loKou Ol AeT uutn, IAOSo
flowers. I,went to Paris; I labored day and
night; and just as was in position to
marry, I learned that she was false to me.
She had welded another. The blow stun
ned me, and when recovered from my
despair renounced the world, entered
the priesthood, and here am in this quiet
1village, q humble toiler in the VINEYARD of
the Lord" An he spoke. the Angelus
began to peal out from the church tower.
He arose hurridly, pressed my hand, nd