New-York tribune., 1882-04-10
GENERAL NOTES.

An inquiry into the nature of the coffee sold
in ana about London has produced significant results
of tbrty-seven samples of ground coffee only two
found TO be pure. Of the rest described on
the labels ae mixtures Of one kind and another but the
great majority more or less fiagrant frauds.
Paris clearinghouse keepers do not intend
that tenants shall die their hands il they can help it.
An honest gentleman past the meridian of life
Gently refused lease for which he anxious to pay
handsomely for the simple reason that the person in
charge Judged by his appearance that his life would not
be long one and the proprietor could not afford to
have Il funeral on the premises"
A letter from Berlin under date of March 22
says a great sensation created here by recent
essay in the Gegenwart which under te Of England
and the Social Revolution held up the mirror to the I'm
peria Chanceor's iluberal home policy; contrasting 1t
orably with the freer institutions of England. The
article signed by Karl Blind who for great many years
past has been chief contributor to this most influential
periodical did not with sing, word mention German
affairs by name, but contained number OF
phrases used by Prince Bismarck and various party
leaders during recent stormy debate, In such enecllVe
manner that a deep impression was produced, Doth
among the Progresst and Liberal parties, and amOug
the adherents OF Government The essay is virtually
one Of the most cutting sates that has appeared IN
the German press and its influence s all the greater as
the popular leader who has for long time lived as an
exile in England Is wellknown to be imDued with the
most energetic patriotism In dealing with foreign queS
tons"
4 man who carries ccccntricity to the verge
Of demcntia has Just married o-hand chambeunad in
a ST. Louis hotel where he staying. The idea OF
matrlmony seems have occurred TO him suddenly and
he took the chance Of carrying 1t into effect one OF
the houscmaids refused his advances, but another,
after once repulsug. accepted him. His dress ana
manner strange that everybody Thought nc
must be crazy and it the universal opinion that the
girl was But when 1t was learned that he bore the
honest name OF A. f. Brakeman that he hailed from
Nebraska, where he had accumulated a fortune. and
that he had bestowed numerous costly gifts upon
his bride opinion changed. lie announced his determ
nation to be married on Wednesday last and the bride
wns ready at IL O'Clock at which hour he started In
search of clergyman. AS the day past ana Ne dl not
conviction had become general that he had backed out
oever irstiee Of the peace was secured and shortly
afterward the ceremony was performed IN the h0tel
parlOr III the presence OF "A crowd OF spectators
One of the most sensational scenes in
Nesser's operatta, The RatCatcher of Haineln rep
resents the of the rodents under the tuncfu
spells of tho charmer This effect is nowhere better
anaged than in the Dresden Opera House where host
Of mimic rats are made TO scamper UP and down the
stage Tn the most realistic The ilusion is per
feet that venerable cat allowed free range Of the Opera
House in cons Iteration OF her long ana faithful services
was completely taken III at the opening performance.
This conscientious creature whilst watching the stage
" Esness with placid interest from her fayorite cor
ner behind one of the wings, suddenly perceived what
she believed 10 be host OF her natural foes IN the very
act Of committing audaci0us trespass With wrath
ul new she sprang upon natural enemies undaunted
BY their NUMBERS aud prepared TO the greatest
feat of her useful lfe No sooner however, had actual
contact with her foes convinced her OF their real
than she retired with consumnate dignity. In Obcd
ence IN enthusiastic recall she brought upon the
tribute OF applause
Ferdinand Reidt has just died in Vienna.