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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
MIR. McCOMls WINS HIS POINT.

CoMMIssIoN-GENERAL sPINoLAS BREAK"
Washington, May &c (special.-When tho House
to-day adjourned TO permit the Republicans to hold
a caucus on pension legislation and the Dark Lam
term tariff bil little over oneffth Of the pending
legislative appropriation bill had been disposed OF
in three days sitting. Mr.. McComas's resolution
granting to the Civil Service Commission tho increased
force they desired was passed by
vote Of 81 to II. Most Of the affirmative votes came
from the Republican side. Thltthorne, Of Tennessee,
bluntly declared that the only inecicncy' he knew
Of in the case of the Federal officials removed in his
State was their Republican, and this sentiment was
received with an almost unanimous cheer from the
proiesscd friends OF Civ Service Reform on the DEM
Ocrac side Mr.. Spinois, Of New-York, as he passed
through The ellers proclaimed in loud voice that he
was glad 10 be recorded against that relic Of Federal
Ism y the Civil Service law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
MISCELLANEOUS RAILWAY INTELLIGENCE.

The Decoration Day excursion OF the Central Rail-
road of Nov-Jersey to Mauch Chunk, Glen onoko and
the Switchback will be good opportunity for
days enjoyment Of the beautiful scenery OF the hills
OF NcwJerscy and the valley Of the Lehgh in addition
to the delights Of Mauch Chunk and Glen onoko and
tho novelty Of the swltOhbacE special train VIII
leave Lberty.st. at s 80 a. m.
Merden, Conn, May % The consolidation OF the
Moriden and Cromwell and tho Meriden ard Water-
bury Railroad Companies effected at a meeting
OF the stockholders of both companies here Thursday
The new corporation will be known as the Morldon,
Waterbury and Connecticut River Railroad, and VIII
secure direct line from the Connecticut River to
Waterbury and unite the cities of silver and brass
The officers arc: President, ii. c. Wilcox; vice
president, f. D. Steele; secretary and treasurer,
George Rockwell; assistant treasurer, H. L. Wade;
udtors, O. L. Rockwell and A Chamberlain, and
directors, III. c. wilcox George r. Curtis, Sainuei
Dodd. c. L. Rockwell and A. Chamberlain, OF Mori
den and A. s. Chase, ii. L. Wade, E. ID. steele and
II. ID. Matthews, OF Waterbury
Boston, May o6-C. s. Melln, superintendent OF
the Lowell division Of tho Boston and Maine Railroad
system, has rendered his resignation which has been
accepted 10 take effect June l. IL Is rumored
that he is going on a Canadian road.
The Senate unanimously rejected the bill to IN
corporate the Boston and Suburban Elevated Rail-
way Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
SUIT FOR DOVER IN TIE YAvAssA ISLAND

Baltimore, May 26 (speciaD. Argument on the de<
murrer to the petition Of Mrs Isabella Duncan to BE-
allowed her dover interest In the Nayassa Island be-
gan to-day in the United States Court The petition
OF Mrs. Duncan alleges that she Is the widow Of Peter
Duncan the original discoverer OF the Navassa Island
He died in 1875. Shortly after the discovery Dun.
sold the property to T. V. Cooper and he sold ID
to the Navassa Phosphate Company, then In tha
hands Of receiver. Mrs. Duncan asks the court In
allow her dover the ground that she never joine6
in the deed with her husband. The demurrer takes
the ground that the right OF dover has never been
extended over the island by tho United States statute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
DsyoUyorvo RING IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Charleston, May 90 (speciaI.- B. r. ohspln,
the apostle OF prohibition In the south anu pro'oo
OF the Womans Christian Temperance on'on, pun
fishes card severely denouncing the recent
convention held this State She says lha' sho nio"
up number of engagements to attend IN"
and when she got th-re sho was not aho"eu "
speak, resolution having boon aaop,eu ucOia,'.s
that none but Democratic voters should Do ano"'u ~
participate In the proceedings. She says
$50 far as prohibition is concerned, the convention
was dead failure 10 was meant TO be Prohibition
convention, but q political ring captured u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
own op TIE oHIoAs 90 BooDLERs PARDoysI

chicago, May so-csptaln r. S. MeLsushrey tho
noodle County Commissioner was tbs afternoon
granted q pardon By Governor osiesoy ana VIE DO
s1,.a.oa from tho Joliet Pententiary on Monday.
rhs reason for the Governors clemency was q
nr,.rous,v srned petition dwelling the manlness
~ Mcfaushrey's action after sentence, his old ase,
Sis Iifelons GOOD standing s,nopg bis ucghboE and
ffiends aud his brnve record as Fedcra soldier IN
tie var Of the Union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
70 ouARpA cospEMxEp NAN FROM 1rxnu

Knoxville, Tonn., May 90 (spcciaD.-IIicks Car.
michael the negro who murdered the deputy sher,fv
A. snipc, near this city last Sunday was tried hern
this morning. and convicted Of murder in the ars,
degree. He was sentenced to bo hanged ON July On
All efforts to lynch the prisoner will bo repelled hv
leading men Of the city. who have volunteered =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE TO CLEVELAND
The Erie Railway has increased its service to Ceve
land and In addition the through sleeper on the train
leaving New York at p. M. 1t Will run drawing
room car to Hornclsvle, thero connecting with
sleeper reaching Cleveland the following morning.
As Hornellsville is meal station the change Is made
without any Inconvenionce to passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
BONDS OFFERED TO THE TREASURY.

Washington. May 2e.-Today's bond offerings aggre-
gated SAC O50 in lots follows -Four per cents cou
pom, s25,0o0 at 1o7 5-5 four per cents, registered
81 Ooc at 1873 10000 at 1e7 49, $4,000 at 127 rs
$50 at 127. Four and half per cents, registered
81 at Jos 10 four and nalf per cents, coupon
S2o0, 900 at 105 Ia.
The Secretary of the Treasury this afternoon ac-
cepted $50 four per registered bond at 127.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
FugAwAYAosIpEyr IN BROOKLYN

horse attached to an express wagon and driven
by John McNulty ran away in court-st. yesterday.
At Third place collision occurred with street csr,
and McNuiy thrown on the track In front Of the
car The wheels crushed his right arm near the
shoulder and severely injured his head and face,
breaking the lover Jaw McNulty was tahe1 to the
Long Island College Hospital, but his recovery Is
6Oubtful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
or,7,yc REApY FOR THE SEASON At CAPE MAY

Cana NAV, y. J.. May 20 (spccail-Parior cars
were nlseed on the express train from Philadelphia
for the first time to-day
Colonel and Mrs. Cake arc here getting Congress
Hall in readiness 1t is supposed that y. V. staples
of Wizards Hotel, Washington VIII DO the manager
=, 49,. cormha House and II so he will keep 1t open
=, 80, -. round ft IS understood that f. TheodOre
Walton viii have large interests in tho Stockton this
season u,cb, and family occupying their cottage.
u 1Hildreth is TO manage the new Inn at Avalon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

Washington, May 2o.-Tho Secretary of State has
been informed by the United States Consul at Port au
Prince Hayu, that fears entertained Of another
revolutionary outbreak on that island 1t was deemed
advisable TO send naval vessel to the island for the
protection of the lives and property of American Cit
zcns there, and telegram was sent to Rear Admiral
Luce, commanding the North Atlantic Squadron now
of Port Royal s. c. to dispatch one OF the vessels OF
his squadron that mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
IIQUoR CLUBS" HUMEROUs ~ PHILADELPHIA

LIVU UIt CLUBo7 " UUEhUUO ~ IIII7-' '
Philadelphia May 26 (SpeciaD.-Many promlhene
corners in Philadelphia will present an odd appearance
on the 1st of June, owing to the closing Oh oooo
saloons by the License Court 1t Is not expecteu ''
there VIII be much defiance Of tho law Iherc na'o
been no rehearlngs, but the judges grah'od eisnuS
seven licenses which they had before reiuSeu' ing
decisions in the wholesale cases generally meet WIN
approval The licenses granted to wholesale dealers
include druggists and groccrs who are authorized 10
sell liquors in quantities not less than quart VIVA.
may be called the liquor clubs are increasne' anu
1t stated that of them are giving out visiting
cards tine holders Of which receive all the privileges
OF me rooms for a stated period. A. .,o.,,o
The newspapers are to feel the effect of the CLOSING
OF many saloons In the city, which did not rene" SUD
scriptiOns
AS the time draws near for the knocked OUT
saloon keepers to close their business, placarus arg
oisplayed In many windows Offering liquors III oh' "a
an Llnus, az your own price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
A oHIcAGo DIVORCE SEVERELY DENOUNCED.


Philadelphia May 90 (Special). Judge Thayer this
morning delivered an opinion in the petition OF the
Board Of Charities and Corrections against William
II. Moore and the Pennsylvania Company for lnsur-
ancos Lives ard Granting Annulties' trustees Oh
Moore Moore deserted his wife and chlld leaving
them charge the city. warrant OF seizure was
issued by virtue of which his interest In certain prop
erty bequeathcd by his father to the pennsylvania
Company In trust for the defendant was seized and q
cert ain portion thereof ordered to be applied 10 inc
support of his wife and child, on October H. 1851
He then went to Chicago and applied to the oiroue
Court of Cook County, Illinois, for divorce on tne
ground of desertlon. He obtained a decree for an
absolute divorce on January 21, 1883 of TINS
divorce Judge Thayer says II cannot withhold tho
expression Of my surprise that any court In ohrSteh
dom should have deereed divorce upon such sishs sh
and nlmsy testimony as that when apP'SS S,rca ~ ~
Official records Of the fraudulent linos uvoiooi r.
ie ordered Moore to pay his wife Sl2UO StaG shia M
quarterly payments. The case Is coisIueieo hen''
important by lawyers here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

The letter creates q sensation throughout the
State and will probably result either in the breaking
UP OF tho Prohibition party division In the Demo-
cratic party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
THE EMPERORS DOCTORS CONSULTING.
FRESH INFLAMMATION IN THE THROAT WOUND
GENERAL HEALTH GOOD.

Berlin. May 2o-The Emperor passed a good
night and felt refreshed this morning He
went out in the park shortly after
arising Toe Emperor has been in his study since IL
o'clock He received reports from General Albedyll
and Minister Won Puttkamer, and afterward was
visited by the Prince Of Wales and Princess Charlotte
of SAKE -Meinngen.
London, May 2e.-A dispatch from Berlin 'nls
afternoon to the Central News says: "There Is
,rasb Inflammation round the wound In the Empcror's
throat 1t is not known what caused It, The En-
neror is In his bedroom his physicians are holding
a consultation His MaIcsty's general condition Is
eood DR. Mackenzie has changed the canula, choos-
Ing one Of a different shape nom the one removed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

GENERAL sHERIDAN'S MOTHER ILL.
Somerset, Ohio May 26.-Mrs. Sheridan, the mother
Of General Sheridan has been Ill for the last ten days.
but is much improved to-day. She does not contem-
plate going to Washington at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
MANY sETBACKs FOR THE PREMIER

DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Washington, May 90 epsclaD.-Just before tho
Democratic caucus met tonight Speaker Carlisle arly
remarked that they woad get through In an hour or
so without any difficulty. But just as soon as ME-
McCrrary, of Kentucky, IN the absence OF MI COX,
took tho chair, the fun began. Mr. Randall was
con.picuously absent. The first difficulty occurred
as to plato glass Cardy, of Missouri, demanded that
It be restored to existing rates and his colleague
O'Nei threatened TO bolt the caucus II the recon-
nendations of the Ways and Means Committee with
regard to plate glass and other productions Of Missouri
Industry were adopted. The result was that the
committee received It's first setback, and plate glass
Of large slze was restored to existing tariff rates
Then followed another klck' as to rough marble
which the committee had placed on the free list Tho
existing ratio IS 65 cents. After hot debate COM
promise was effected 40 cents, and Premier
Mills received setback number two.
Compromises OF all kinds then became In order
The strong opposition TO placing 1ute and hemp
products on tho free list finally adjusted by an
arrangement which limited the FREQ importation to
bags Of jute intended for the transportation of grain.
Glue, ntre of soda, bone and ivory drop black ana
similar Materials plaster of Paris, when ground or
cacined hatters' furs, the skin, and other raw
manufactured products wcro successfully
taken of the free st,, list in response response
in favored localities. As these exceptions were one
by one made the jcaonsles and dissatisfaction OF
members not so fortunate became stronger,
At IL D. M. after three hours session there
seemed every prospect OF ali night session, and
justmcn Of the wide divcrgcncios OF opinion even IL
tho caucus should be prolonged far Into Sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
CANADA AROUSED ON THE COPYRIGHT oUEs-

Toronto May 2e (speciaD.-The publishing ana
bookselng interests Of Canada are at last thoroughly
awake or the copyright question, the cause being
recent attempt of the Government at Ottawa to
neb bu through at the tail end of the session Just
closed which would have paralyzcd the printing IN
dustry and also abruptly stopped the importation OF
American reprints of British copyright WORKS. such
an emphatic protest presented to the Govern
ment that the withdrawal Of the obnoxious Dill ioi
lowed at the last moment
A large and representative meeting Of publishers,
booksellers employing printers, journeyman printers
and representatives of kindred interests was held last
night and It was resolved to form an organization 70
be known as the Canadian Copyright Associaton
It's object being to combine for the pro'ecuoh OF
was frecly EXPRESSED that the time has come when
Canadian book and publishing Interests nus m,S' S nS
longer be left to tho tender mercies OF Brush anu
American publishers. While Canadians arc qmle
willing to deal fairly with foreign authors they arr aIo
determined that their trade interests must po iaiy
dealt with in any future legislation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

verbatim under date OF July 21, 1852. Yet
hear Of no British proposal to improve this state
of things or add something to this meagre sum
of money. What IL there should be an American
proposalp
The scholarship Of English Literature at Oxford,
suggested as memorial TO Arnold IS obviously
going to give rise e. controversy. The senior
tutor OF Christ Church publishes letter of protest
against it. He processes TO approve OF the study
of modern languages hut only rs subsd,-y. to
ancient languages. student ought, in mis- opinion
TO know French and German enough to enable him
to read French and German books about Latin and
Greek or other proper university studies. Yet this
tutor Mr.. Case, is rcckoned ono of tho most ad-
vanced of his kind.
Oxford moves, nevertheless. She is going to ad-
NIT women, not into mems colleges, but to compete
for honors in final classical examinations. In this
she is but following the example Of Cambridge.
The first stage of the Oxford Statute has been
adopted by the Congregation, but has yet to be
passed by the Convocation. But that is only o
question of time.
The American whom The Athenaeum' this
week tries its critical teeth is Mr.. Henry James
His Partial Portraits is reviewed in manner
and spirit truly British, truly Phstine, and truly,
If one must say so Pharisaical. Mr.. James is re-
prOdCHcu, lO- nHNlnR uOno all tndU nc Utleu 10
do, but for not having tried to do something WHICH
his critic thinks he might or ought to have DONE
He does not denounce NJ Daudet for his hbellous
portraits nor NJ. de Maupassant for his improprie-
ties, nor sufficiently qualify his praise of Mr..
Stevenson. Still, in spite of these faults many
pretty adjectives are bestowed on him and much
patronizing praise on his amazing cleverness
An incidental mention Of Mr.. Winter appears in
the dramatic columns of yesterdays Daily Tel
egraph." Mr.. Clement Scott refers to him as the
brilliant and scholarly critic of The Tribune,
who is at present on visit to England, with his
young son, as the guest Of Mr.. Irving Miss
Calhoun our countrywoman now lessee of the
Royalty Theatre, is described by the same high
authority as the favorite actress at the Haymar-
ket during the management Of Mr. Bancroft
The critics have now pretty we'll said their say
on the pictures Of the year. Few painters escape
from their hands with better fortune than two
Americans Mr. Sargent and Mr.. Millet The
latter has, perhaps for the first time, made deci
sve impression. Mr.. Sargent about whom conten-
ton has for some years been hot is now awarded,
by the general consent Of the best judges place
in the foremost rank. His g" Mrs Marquand' is,
says Mr. Lang indeed triumph Of portraiture:
while Mrs. Boit" which one writer calls charac-
teristic the verge Of carcaturc is none the less
admired great flourish of bmvura painting.
r. w
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FORGED NOTES.

Paris, May 2G.--In the Chamber OF Deputies today
NJ ,Peytral, the Minister Of Finance stated that tho
Bank OF France not responsible for the forped noics
in circulation and therefore refused TO cash such notes
The stae however, might require the Bank to reimburse
innocent holders Of counterfeit notes ON thursday
and Friday tho bank had cashed 23,3oo hVe-huhared
franc notes, only ono OF which was spurious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
GLADSTONE. ON THE SOUTHAMPTON FIGHT

e. THE HOME RULE CAUSE is STRONG.
London, May 2e.-Mr. Gladstone, addressing
party of Rochdale excursionists at Hawarden to
day, said he refused to believe that John Bright
had initiated the movement in favor of his son
contesting the Parliamentary seat Of Rochdale
against Mr.. Potter, and that Rochdale would dis
grace herself by ousting Mr.. Potter. Referring to
the great Importance Of the Southampton victory,
he condemned at length the compensation clauses
of Mr. Ritchie's County Government bill. He feared
that the Government would press those clauses
and he was afraid they would be carried against
the consciences Of the Liberal dissidents ip order
TO keep the Government in office and debar Ireland
from Home Rule. With regard to the Irish ques-
ton, he said that although it was going backward
within the walls of Parliament 1t was advancing
outside and it was to the Nation they looked TO
carry every great question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

LIMERICK PEOPLE DEFY BISHOP ODWYER.
THE LEAGUE MEETING WILL DE HELD-IHE BISHOP
DENOUNCED AS FRIEND OF THE COERCION
lists.
Dublin, May 2e.-1'he people of Limerick have
resolved to hold the League meeting tomorrow, in
spite of the warning of Bishop O'Dwyer.
London, May &C." The Star" Thomas Power
O'Connor's paper, commenting Bishop
O'Dwyer's letter to the Mayor of Limerick in
which he gave warning that Catholics who at
tended the League meeting on Sunday would be
guilty Of a grievous sin, in view of the Popes
rescript, says:
Bishop O'Dwyer has rendered the National
lists service by forcing the fight. There can be
no doubt of the result for moment An over
whelmng majority Of Irishmen will support Their
rnnresentatiycs AGAINST both the Inquisition and
the only irish Bishop who is friend and sup
porter of the Tory Coercionists'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

THE LEAGUE IND0RSES THE MANifEoIo
Cork, May 25.-The National League, at meeting
yesterday Endorsed the manifesto recently given to the
public by the Parnelllte members OF Parliament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

CUMMINGS BEATS GEORGE IN THE MILE RUN
London, May 26.-Thc second Of the series OF run
ming matches between W. Cummings and ". g. George
run on the Aston Lower Grounds, at Birmingham
winner of the first race was again victorious to-day,
finishing twelve yards ID advance Of Georgia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27

THE SMPERoR OF BRAZIL GROWING BETTER.
Milan, May e6.-The Emperor Of Brazil continues
TO improve, and tho danger OF a relapse Is now 70
garded as over. Tho doctors propose TO remove him
TO Aix-les- Bans on Thursday next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
SOUND DOCTRINE IN CAUCUS.
UNANMITY OF REPUBLICAN MEMBERS
PARTY ACTION IN THE HOUSE UNMIsTAKAbLf
MARKED OUT on PENSION MATTERS, THE
BLAIR BILL AND THE TARIFP-wnAr
WILL BECOME or TIRE PUB
Lie BUSINESS y

BUsINEssf
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The Republican caucus
was in session for four hours this afternoon. AS
the members emerged they all seemed in the
height Of good humor, and Mr.. Reed Mr.. Cannon
General Browne, Of Indiana, and other leaders
spoke in grati1ed terms OF the unanimty which
had marked the proceedings. Three resolutions were
authorized TO be given out as adopted by unani-
nous vote One, authorizing a continuing special
order for the consideration Of pension bills another
declaring it TO be the Of the that the
Committee on Rules should report n resolution to
discharge the Committee on Education from the
further consideration Of the Blair Educational
bill, and that it should be brought before the
House for consideration at the earliest practical
day. The third resolution declared it to be the
sense Of the caucus that the pending Tariff bill
ought to be taken up and considered in Committee
of the Whole, under the hve-minute rule, section
by section and paragraph by paragraph This
last resolution was offered by General Browne
and it is understood that, as actually adopted
the words under the five-minute rule were
Mr. Nelson of Minnesota, was present in the
caucus and voted for the tariff resolution, and
possibly Mr.. Fitch, Of New-YorlS who was not in
attendance; Members familiar with Mr.. Nelson's
private opinions say that he is unalterably oP
posed TO the Mills bill in its present shape
Great doubt is still expressed as to whether the
Tariff bill will actually be called up
on Monday, as threatened by Premier
Mills and his lieutenant MIR. McNillin,
To do so with the Legislative and Executive Ap-
preparation bill, which carries the great bulk OF
the appropriations for the support of the Govern
ment still undisposed of, would be az lnexcusable
interference with public business. Unless that
bill should be completed within the next ten days
it cannot reach the Senate in time for proper con-
sderation and passage before the close Of the lis
cal year on the 30th Of next month. Jhe cape
dent rcsorted to in previous years OF continuing
by resolution for limited time the appropriation
Of previous years cannot be adopted this year with
ont seriously crippling many important branches
of the public service
No substantial progress could be made by tax
ing the bill up this week. Wednesday is Decora-
tion Day An adjournment over that day is prac-
tically determined upon. Republican leaders be
lieve there is still enough practical common sense sense
left even among tho followers of Premier Nlius i
to induce them first to complete the Legislative
bin before undertaking their Sisyphus task Oh
rolling the tariff stone up the hill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-27
THE NEWS IN LONDON.
AN oMINoUS NEWSPAPER WAR RAGING ON
THE CONTINENT.

INVERSE OPINIONS REGARDING THE PAPAL RE-
scRIPT-soUrHAMPToN BLOW TO THE
roHIEs-AN IMPORTANT AND INTEREST
ING IRISH EXHIBITIoN IN LONDON
NATIONAL DEFENCES-ARNoL
WII.L.aT THE ATHENAEUN
ON MR. HENRY JAMES
DRAMATIC AND ART
NOTES.