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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
PLEURo-PNEUMoNIA.
ONners Of Jerseys Need Not Appl

Owners OF Jerseys Need Net Apply.
ST.. Louis, Mo-, Sept. l6.-In view
Of the existence of pleuro-pneumonia
among Jersey cattle in different sec
lions Of the country the board Of d.
rectors OF the st. Louis Fair assocla-
ton have decided to exclude them
from the exhibition at their fair this
year. Otherwise the fair, which opens
October O, promises to rival, II not eX-
Gel, ally previous exhibition. Entries
of all descriptions are pouring in from
all sections OF the country and nearly
all the space In every department Is
already taken. The number
of exhibitors will exceed those
of any previous year, and large
proportion Of them will be new ones,
clearly showing that interest In the
! fair Is increasing instead OF diminish
ing, and also proving that the great
exposition recently opened In the heart
of the city Is In ne manner detractlng
ttention from the fair.
WYOMING QUARANTINE.
| CHEYENNE, WYo., Sept. l8.-In ac-
cordance with the governors procla-
nation and the law of Wyoming ter
ritory the veterinarian ana executive
committee Of the stock association to-
day Issued circular TO the railroads aud
public generally, stating In substance
that no cattle brought from the states
here will be admitted without passing
quarantine Of ninety days, or longer,
as may be judged necessary. This ac-
ton Is taken in view Of the recognized
fact that contagious disease Of a dan.
gerous character exists In Eastern To-
calities, and IL is made thus public Ia
save loss and retention TO shippers and
the possibility of uninten.
tionRl violation OF the Law
by railroads or individuals
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
MEXICO.
Speclal 10 inc dA1otto'
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE.

bpeclal 10 lne da1etto'
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE.
MATAMoRAs, MEX, Sept. l6.-To-
day the Mexican Fourth of July was
celebrated with great eclst. Last
night fireworks were displayed and
bands played. AT 70 o'clock a salute
of twenty-one guns were fired, also at
dawn and IL to-day, the latter being
answered by the guns in the United
States garrison at Fort Brown. The
city is decorated with flags and OIL the
American side the flags Of both
countries are TSing. The Grafton of
Judge Joz Arise was an able effort and
the day has been gloriously spent.
THE MEXICAN CONGRESS.
CITY or Mexico, Sept. l6.-Con-
gress convened tonight. President
Gonzales read his message. He con-
GRADUATES the nation on the almost
Unanimous election Of Gen. Diaz 10
the Or esidency. He says that the
foreign relations Of Mexico are salts
factory. Her domestic relations are at
peace. He expects speedy consum-
nation of the reciprocity treaty be-
tween Mexico and the United States.
He will recommend to congress the
extension Of time Of the treaty for the
reciprocal crossing Of the boundary
lines by troops Of either re-
public In pursuit OF savages.
/ He says that the preliminary
basis OF the diplomatic relations with
England will be Immediately sub
mitted to congress. The presinent
considers them equitable. He Informs
congress that a special commission will
soon sail for China and Japan
to develop commercial relations and
interests. A large portion Of the pres
ident's message Ia devoted to recount
ing the railway and telegraphic devel-
opments OF Mexico, also to coloniza-
/ ton and harbDr improvements. He re-
views the nickel question, the stamp
law and the fusion of banks c0Dse-
auent upon the 2O,OO0,OOO loan Of the
5lst of May; the president says that 0
new tariff will soon be submitted Il
congress.
There was civil and military pro
cession this morning, and tonight .
fine display OF fireworks and genera
illumination.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
A Kewspaper sold.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Sept lG.--
Negotiations have been closed for the
purchase Of the Minneapolis Daily
Tribune from Gen. A. j.. Nettleton by
A. j. Blether, late business manager
of the City Journal, and w. +, Hask-
ell, son OF u. Is. Haskell, editor Of the
BoetOn Herald. The Tribune was es-
tablished Ia 1850 and has been very
successful. The confederation ID un-
derstood 10 be apprOximRtIng par for
the capital stock Of 500, 900.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17

Cotton Gins, Presses; Atlas Engines;
Russell Portable and Stationary En-
gines; Rubber Hose; Rubber, Leather
and Cotton Betting; Shafting, Pulleys;
Gas Pipe, Pipe Fitting; Brass Goods !;
Steam Pumps, ETC.; Avery and oliver
Chilled and John Deere PlOws; Double
ShOvels; Georgia Stocks; Sweeps,
Bull Tongues, ETC., etc; Moline and
other Farm Wagons; Cane Mills and
EvapOratOrs Tents and Wagon Sheets ;
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
CUBA.

BANDIrr1 = FRAUDULENT ENTRIES.
NEW YORK, Sept l6.-A letter from
Havana, dated September IL, is as
follows:
An attempt was recently made to
burn Matanzas. Three fires were
started simultaneously, one in the
Theatre Estabon, another in the sugar
stores of outz GerOzitiza & Co., and
the other in a cottage Of Mr.. Font
All the fires we're promptly discovered
and eXtinguished, Bandits started
them for the purpose ofpillage. Twen-
ty-five arrests have been made In con-
nection with the fires.
FRAUDULENT ENTRIES,
The customs collector at Havana
publishes the following:
"An examination of the cargo OF
the steamer New York on her last
trip showed that a large quantity
OF flour had been entered as chalk hut
the steamer was required TO pay the
regular flour duty. Lard was entered
as grease. This time | will not enforce
the fines, but should 1t happen again
/ will be forced to take energetic
measures and exact the fines provided
by the custom-house regulations
QUARANTINE IN FORCE.
The French steamer Vile de Brest
from st. Hasaires arrived yesterday
and preferred 10 seven days IN
quarantine here, 10 proceed 10 Vers
Cruz with the passengers and cargo
destined TO this city. She left mail
which was thoroughly fumigated. Thu
steamer, on her return from Vers
Cruz, may be allowed to dlsembarI
passengers and cargo, as the privilege
was granted to the steamer Vile d
| st. Nasaires last month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
EsrnIAIINa rHE nAMAnr-


PARIS, Sept. Ie Admiral fonrb a.
has estimated that the boinharsI nee,, :
ofthe arssaAl near Foo Chow and ~
forts along the Min river did dsn,ss .s
70 the amount OF $4,000 600
DEMONSTRATIONS ISTERcHANoRp.
fARis, sept. 10 lit is reported here
1nat communications have been inter.
changed between England and France
In regard to Admiral Courbet's future
operations, especially In reference To
Shanghai. "
THE BRTTIsHER DEAD.
FOO CHOW, Sept. l8.--The lleuten.
ant OF the British ship Zephyr. who
was wounded when the ship was fired
on through mistake by the Chinese AT
the kinpai forts, died to-day.
WIrHDRAwIG TROOPS FROM pIrNrs
PARIS, Sept. l6-Le Tennis saws
that the greater portion OF the troons
IN Tunis have been ordered to France
lie Temps deprecates the stem ana
urges that it would be better to with
draw the troops by detachments. maxi
ing the evacuation gradual. IN 40
otherwise, Notwithstanding hepresent
calm in that region, would be to give
encouragement to the elements of dis
order existing there.
THE NEUTRAL POWERS involved.
LONDON, Sept. Is The foreign Of
iice has written letter TO the cham.
her OF commerce at Glasgow stating
that the British consul az Sbanqhal
has formally advised the Chinese
authorities that 1t would be TO the In.
terest of commerce 10 consider the
contemplated bloclSading Of the river
at that port. The Times correspond
ent at Foo Chow telegraph,
that five Of the French vessels have
returned TO Mateon. Great indirna
tion is felt at the death of the lieuten.
ant OF the Zephyr. The French ar,
more severely censured than tn.
Chinese. The public is agitated at the
! condition OF affairs. Meetings ar,
being convened to urge mediation
or French march on Pekin, Com
pliCatlons are occurring daily
which are certain 10 involve hi,
neutral powers. The correspondent
comments on the weakness OF the ar
mament of the English fleet compared
with the French squadron. Tn,
French, he says, can fire eight guns t.
the English's one, and their crewi
number five to one OF the English
He concludes that she, whose interests
in China are per cent. of all the for
eigners there, is the only power
not making preparations for posslbl,
! war.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
THE DAYS MISHAPS.
The British Steamship Jerones With
Large Cargo Of Wheat
Ashore at New Orleans.
Four Men Killed by Boiler Explosion
"A Woman Insane from Birth
Pound in Filthy Pen.
Two Men and One Woman Were
Drowned While Crossing the
Grand River in Colorado.
A BLAzE IN rms MhrRopoLIs.

NEW York, Sept l6.-Late tonight
fire broke out in the drying room Of
A. S. and w, Nichols & Co.'s manu-
factory l57 and 100 East l2sth street.
The fire spread rapidly and the build
ing was entirely consumed. The firm
are marble and slate mantel manu-
facturers and although they had but
little stock on hand the loss on the
building and machinery amounts to
500 600,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
ALuNATIo rnoM nInrm.

AUBURN, N. Y, Sept. I6.-There
has been found in Cato, confined in a
filthy pen in a nude condition, a
woman twenty years Of age and q
lunatic from birth. She owns consid'
cradle property. She has been kept In
her present condition from the econo-
my Of her relatives. The name OF the
woman IL Angeline Hoyt.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
ArEAmER AsnoRE.

NEW oRLEANs, La, Sept. lG.-The
British steamship, Jeranes, Capt.
Rose, which cleared for Dunkirk Fri
day with cargo Of $4,000 bushels OF
wheat, went ashore outside the west
end OF the jetties. She is lying in a
dangerous position. Efforts will DO
made TO float her.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
A Crank,a Oomnllment.
uatl,sville Advance.

The Fort Worth GAZETTE has been
purchased by George Il Loving, one
Of the most accomplished newspaper
men in Texas. THE GAZETTE, barring
its cranky political positions, has
always been genuine specimen OF
true journalism, and the Advance en-
tertains for 1t the very heartiest good
Wiehes.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
Don't say Schurz Only.
81. Louis GLOBE Democrat,


The Democrats are so hard up for
soldlers, support that they point with
pride TO the military record OF Carl
Schurz. The man who had most
reason to point with pride 10 the mill
tary record OF Carl Behurz Was Stone
wall Jackson.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
KlLLEp ur 4 n0iLER rXFLOsION.

PEORIA. LII, Sept. 1e.-The steam
boiler 10 q wagon mandatory at
Morton, H., exploded yesterday, kill
ing two men instantly and iDJuring
two others 30 seriously that they are
expected 10 die. A number OF other
persons were more or less Injured.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17

ASHLAND, PA, Sept. lG.-There has
been an extensive cave-in Of the earth
In the vicinity Of Dark Corner, and a
number OF houses are In danger Of
destruction. The surface over the
North Ashland mine - cracked for a
quarter OF mile and work Ia the
mine Is suspended.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
rnIpIE nnnmNINn. .

DENVER, COL, Sept. To- Harry
Taylor, VIM. p. Campbell and Miss
Maud Reed were drowned yesterday
while crossing the Grand river near
Grand junction. They we're ali Inter
ested In stock-rRislng, and were re.
turning to their ranges when the secl-
dent occurred,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
K0YPr
FouR sHEIKs KILLEp.

foth nhEAAo FALA4tsbs
sUAKIsI, Sept. l6.-In the fight near
here last week between Osman Digna's
followers and the friendly tribes under
Mahmoud four rebel shelks were
killed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17

Wagon Bows; WheelbarrOws; Wagon
and Platform Scales; Sulky Hay
Rakes; Improved Indiana Force Feed
Riding Grain Drills; StrOwbridge'
Broadcast Seed Sewers; Elevator Cups;
Mill Picks; Boiling Cloth; Scotch Har
rows; Harrow Teeth Smoothing
HarrOws; Single Trees, etc.; Walter
A. Woods Mowers Wire StretChers
Corn Shelters; Corn and Shuck She'll
ers; Kennesaw Water Elevators, etc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17

READING. Pa, Sept. l6. = Two
freight trails on the Reading railroad
near Potlslown collided this morning.
Forty-iiye cars were wrecked. The
engineer on one train was badly hurt.
The track Is blocked.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
NOVA SCOTIA.
SNOW.

HALIFAX, Sept. l6.--An exceeding
iy cold wave prevails in the maritime
provinces OF Cumberland county. Sew
eral inches Of snow have fallen. Sun
day five inches Of snow fell ut None
ton, n. b. The crops are suffering
greatly on account Of the unseRsona-
ole weather.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
aUIsHIgd WOODS.

RIvRHHEAB, L. l., Sept. l3.-The
woods two miles from Montauk have
been burning for the past twenty. four
hours. A number Of small buildings
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
LaborIng wIth tho CoIorad Man.

tlnclnnafI OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
How long Is 1t since the colored p co.
pie Of Cincinnati wore hunted and
bounded through it, streets and alleys
by bloody-monthed and roaring
Democratic rnbble2
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
Sentimental.


They say that when VIM. II. Van
derbllt parted with Maud s. he fell
upon her neck and wept. This is one
OK the most touching instances of
watering stock in the whole Wander
bilt history.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
Az EAnLY aoRNINa BLAlE.

DETROIT, MIoH., Sept. le.-This
morning Gre was discovered in the
foundry OF the PeninsuIar Car works.
The building was destroyed. Loss,
s17, 900. The insurance viii cover the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
FORREST ON FIRE.

RIvERHEAD, l.. L., Sept. 16.-The
woods east OF here are burning. Many
houses and barns have been destroyed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
AlTACkEn IN REREIa.

- T EafNTNNsIT II = INEWTT7Ss
SUAHIM, Sept. 10 Yesterday 200
Hardendowas attacked twenty 20.
licemen and fifty friendly Arabs talk.
ing convoy OF provisions and thirty
women to Suakim. Mai. Chermsides
dispatched assistance, but the rebels
had meanwhile been completely de.
feated. A nephew of Osman Digna
and sixty other rebels were killed.
The friendly Arabs lost twenty men.
The convoy was captured with much
booty. The horses, camels and wo-
men were all unframed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
Obituary.

NEwPoRT, II. l., Sept. l6,--Mrs.
Gen. George w. ColIum died to-day.
She was the widow OF Gen. III. CulloA.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
CHILL.
MINIsrER LoaAN.

MINISTER LOGAN.
VALPARAISO, Sept, l6.-United
States Minister Logan and his family
arrived to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
A CAMEL corI,s

CAIRO, Sept. l6.-Gen. Lord Wolse-
ley has ordered the formation OF a
camel corps 10 take part in the soudan
expedition.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17

The aLdtte Joker Is the beat smok-
ing tobacco.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
Ht FRANCO CHINEsE DIFFICULTY
FAvoRINo MEDIATION.

hANOkINu AEDIAIION.
oAANoHAI. Sept. 1G.-,A monster
-ass=-ineeting was held here to-day, in
-Aich the whole English community
ss0A part. The meeting strongly
sspfeeated the proIongation of the
Mesent desuIlory hostiIities on the
setl q France. Their effect Is simply
,ainona 10 commerce. The meeting
Il ior1oived TO urge the home government
y = make an effort TO procure settle
ent Of the difficulties between
sAnce and China by mediation. Tsi-
psslllng-Lang, the Chinese general, left
M for rien-Tun, where he will
~s'o military council.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17

Marsbai OF Tie nay with his Aides
9. Band Of Music
s. knights OF Pythlas.
4. onioen and Executive Committee Of
the Anniversary.
8. Committees on Invitation and Isecep
ton with the invited guests.
0. Carriages, Hacks and Buggics.
7. school children OF the Union sunday
school.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
CHOLERA.
TIE RECORD IN SPAIN,

TIE RECORD IN SPAIN.
MADRID, Sept. l0.-The report of
Pc progress of cholera in Spain for
Pc past twenty-four hours is as fol-
bss!
Elche, IA fresh cases, deaths.
Aoyelda, fresh case, / death.
Aoniorte, 10 fresh cases, no deaths.
ENGLISH RELIEF.
LONDON, Sept. l6.-rhe lord mayor
lAs opened fund for the relief of suf-
sssers by the cholera epidemic in
!, IN THE PYRENEEs.
MADRID, Sept. 16.-Fourleen deaths
~ enplera were reported in the East
Jlenees during the past twenty-four
THE RECORD IN ITALY.
lsosiE, Sept. 16.--The bulletin Of the
ayages of cholera in Italy for the past
seniy-four hours is as follows:
ss nssltgamo province, fresh cases, a.;
|s. CaSeris province, fresh cases, 81
osaths, ..
assths, 7.
assths, IA.
NAPLES province, fresh cases, Al
Naples city, fresh cases, 40; deaths,
seven other provinces, names not
sven, fresh cases, %; deaths, ..
sonndence Is reviving in Naples
w. the gloom and depression have
*nsibly diminished.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
FnEI0u1s ~ OOLLisION.

have been destroyed. Unless rain
comes soon great damage Ii feared.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-17
IN THE PYRENEEs,

hADRID, Sept. 16.-Fourieen deaths
Y cholera were reported in the East
llJrenees during the past twenty-four
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-18
Gathering Grapes.

1t Is sometimes recommended that
the grapes should DO gathered as they
ripen, by going over vineyard two or
three times and picking of not only
punches that are ripe, leaving the green
ones, but even picking off separately
three or four grapes from each bunch
where 1t is not evenly ripened; and this
is the practice that Is followed to-day
In making tho great white wines Of
France and Germany; but 1t will GER
'ainly not DO adopted In California
while labor Is as dear and wine rs
cheap as 1t Is at present Instead. that
practice will be followed which Is rec
commended by those writer's who advise
that the grapes Of each variety DO left
on the vines till they are all fairly ripe,
and that they DO gathered clean at one
picking. Where, however, different
varieties are planted in the same vine
yard, which ripen at different periods.
those only should DO picked at the same
time which rlpen together. California
Vine Press.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-18
MARKET REPORTS.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1854.
Grain and Provisions.

CorroN-steady; middllng, lOS9lOic.
tLoUR.steaiy; MN to choice, S2.3Od3.l0;
WnkAr-Lo weri No. Red, 7l&aa%c NO.
3 Red, 65d6Gc.
CoRN-Weaker; No, mixed, 37J5ci No.
white mixed, iOc.
0Ars-Steady; No. 2, 25F025Rc.
RYE-Dull No, ?, 47GiSc.
IoBACCO-firm; Tugs; common 10 cnoice,
SOOdlOOO; leaf; common red leaf, S7JOalO ,
90; medium TO good, S9,OOdl7.OO
HAl-Prarie, S9.50d 1850 for prime to choice
new; clover mixed, $1,000 1000 for common 10
prime pine new timothy, sgO0Rll.oO: fan.
cy, sl2,OOal3,OO.
BuTrER-Steady; choice to fancy creamery.
25m2Sc; dairy, choice to fancy, 2OG2lc.
EGds-Qulet; fresh stock, lShalgc. per
dozen. fO
PohToEs-Firm for choice common dull
common to choice, 2sdI0c.
PoRK-Dull new mess, Sl240
iARp-Quiet; prime steam, 74c.
bAC-oN--gLongs, 7Sc; shorts, Sc; clear
ribs, "a SeAc, all packed
WooL-Tub. washed, choice CSC. fair pic .
dngy and low, 22G25c. acknowledgements
medium, 2Od20Hc; good average medium IL
"lac selected light fine l7alSc; good aver.
age, l6dl7c; heavy llal6c; combing, quar-.
al7c " e'
HIDEs--Steady and firm; dry flint. lie:
uHhaEeu, llc; bulls or stags-llint, lOc salt
cu, "ci glue stock, Sc. Green--sated DC;
damaged, Ic veal calf skins, II &c; bulls or
stays &C. green uncured, 7d7Gc; damaged,
5aic; glue, Sc.
SHEEP PELrs-Dul; green, 5OaGOc; dry, do,
4oc; green shearlngs, ljd4jc.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-18
Advice 10 Mothers.

Are you disturbed at night and h-.&en
OF your rest by Il sick child suffering aud
crying with pain of cutting teeth2 If 50,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs. Wins,
lows Soothing Syrup for Children Teeth.
ing. Its value is iucaculable. 1t will re
Iieve the poor little sufferer immed.
at 'ly. Depend upon it, mothers, there is
90 mistake about it. 1t cures dysentery and
dlarrh@a, regulates the stomach and bow.
els cures wind collie, sottens the gums re.
duces inflammation, and gives tone and
energy to the whole system. Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup for Children Teething
Is pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip-
ton OF one of the Oldest and best female
nurses and physicians in the United States,
and is for sale by all druggists throughout
the world, Price 25 cents bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-11-18
An Affecting Incident.

An American lady who was present
at the recent competition of the opera
class at the ConServatoire told me of a
touching little scene that took place on
that occasion. Amongst the competit-
orS Tor prize was young man called
DeSmetS, who possesses fine basSO
voice and considerable degree of
dramatic talent; he is, moreover, a tall,
stalwart, tine-looking fellow, and will
produce a good effect upon the boards.
He had chosen the scene from Faust
where Mephistophees covers before
the crosS-handled swords that are held
before him, and, though the scene was
given with the performers in the black
coats and trousers of everyday life, so
line was the young singers rendition
OF the role that the audience was per-
tectly carried away by his superb sing
ing and acting, and applauded him to
the echo. As proof of the hold he
had obtained over the sympathies of
his hearers it was noticed when he
arose from his kneeling posture that he
had split one leg of his black trousers
clear across the knee, yet nobody
laughed. AT the end of the perform
ance of the day the usual announce.
ment of the prizes was made. Call
NJ. Desmets, " said the President, AM
brois Thomas, in that full, clear voice
that he preserves unbroken despite his
advanced age NJ, Desmets entered,
pale and agilated IN. Desmets, the
jury has awarded to you Il first prize"
Then it would have been comical had
it not been so very touching-the great,
strong fellow actually broke down and
burst out crying, covering his face with
his hands like chidden child. He is
very poor, | have hcard-very, very
poor One had only to look at the
shabby suit, neat and well-preserved it
is true, but still of the cheapest ma
terial, that he was forced to wear on so
public and momentous an occasion, to
have full proof of that fact And this
first prize meant much to him, more
even than perhaps he imagined at the
moment, for he has since been engaged
at the Grand Opera and will make his
debut as MephiStopheles early in the
mn.-PW1S Letter TO Philadelphia
Telegram.