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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16
ANOTHER NATIONAL CONVENTIO N.
1t Voted by by Mail and Nominated Mrs.
BeIva A. lockwood.

BeIva A. Lockwood.
Dies MONIES, la, May 1G-The national con-
vention of the Equal Rights party met in
this city yesterday afternoon The conven-
ton was called to order by Ahs. Nettie San
ford Chaplin, of Marshalltown, chairman of
the national committee. Arrangements had
been made so that delegates unable to attend
could send ballots by mail The ballots thus
received showed the following result: For pres
ident of the United States, Belva A. lockwood,
of Washington; for vice president, Alfred
H. Love, of Philadelphia. Each received 80
votes, and were declared duly nominated.
There were forty votes scattering for Blaine,
Allison, Gen Clinton B. Fisk, Elizabeth
Cady Stanton, Susan b. Anthony, and
others. The convention adopted platform
favoring woman suffrage, pensions for all
needy soldiers and sailors, protective tariff
with free sugar and lumber, and repeal of
the tax on whisky and tobacco, and against
unrestricted immigration, after which the
convention adjourned sine die
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

PTTTsBURG, Pa, May 16.-Andrew Carne-
gle expects to spend several days in this city
examining his various business interests prior
to his sailing to Europe. He expects to meet
Mr.. Blaine and family in London on June .,
when the party starts on a coaching trip
through England and Scotland, embracing
700 miles, over an entirely new route He
has heard from Mr.. Blaine recently, and says
that be is in excellent health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16
DIVERSIFIED C0UNSELS.
SOME OF WHICH WILL PROBABLY
SAVE THE COUNTRY.
Union and United Labor, Democratic,
Republican, Equal Rights and
Prohibition Getting Their
Hosts in Line.

A Multiplicity OF Policies Represented in
ConventIon-The Stock So Varied That
Something to His Mind-Three National
Conventions at Work, Besides Numer-
Gus State Gatherings.
CINCINNATI, May l6-The distinction of
having two national conventions in session at
the same time fell upon this city Yesterday
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

when the delegates TO
the Union Labor and
United Labor national
conventions met. AL
though the two organ
izatiOns profess to
have the same object
i'll view, yet they wide
ly differ as TO the
course that should he
pursued TO accomplish
their purpose, and one
common object of the
leaders of the two
bodies il to find q
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

New YORK, May lG,-The trunk lines have
cut lake and rail rates to the following fig
ures The west-bound from New York by
lake and rail to Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit,
Port Huron Chicago and Milwaukee, first
class, Al second-class, 80; third-class, 81 /;
fourth-class, %; fifth-class, 49, and sixth
class, 16 cents per 100 pounds. This reduc-
ton amounts to 10 cents per 100 pounds on
first-class from Now York to Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

WARSAW, May 1G.-A well known en-
gineer of this city has invented a gun which
will fire sixty-two shots per minute
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

Georgia negroes are looking forward
with interest to liberal yield of persim-
mons, the trees of which are now covered
with blossoms.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

REV EDWARD M'GLYNN. the fact that the
single-tax theory was the central idea around
which the panty revolved A committee was
appointed to confer with the Union Labor
convention, and the rest of the session was
occupied with routine business. The conven-
ton adjourned until 10 a. m. to-day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

credentials was ready
to present its report.
In the interval the plat
form was occupied by
Jesse Harper, of Hi
nois, Mrs, Marion Todd,
and Mrs. Emery, of
Michigan. After the
report of the commit
tee on credentials had
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

ANNOUNCEMENT.


hereby announce myself rs an independent
candidate for the office Of States Attorney,
NJ NJ. CORDEIr.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16
REFUSED TO CONSOLIDATE.

The Methodist Conference Rejects Re
port-Visit to Mrs. Grant.
NEW YORK, May 16-With Bishop An
drews in the chair the Methodist conference
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16
Thirty Thousand Dollars for a Boys Legs.

EVANSVILLE, Wis, May ia verdict for
$50 600 was given the plaintiff in the case of
Heddler VS.. the Northwestern railroad yes
terday morning Plaintiffs boy of years
was run over by switch engine and both
legs cut Off while endeavoring to go over an
unguarded crossing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

Acres of fine sodding and a lot OF
choice fence posts for sale by the Edge.
wood syndicate.
GUYER & SWEENEY, Agents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-05-16

More Than 81, 500, 900 Damage Done Al
ready and One Life Lost-The Mississippi
River Continues to Rise, Threatening a
Ing the Embankment at Hannibal
Homeless Farmers
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
NATIONAL BAKERS IN CONVENTION
approve Energetic OppnSiiiOn to the An
eIchIsg Element.

approve Energetic OppnSiiion to the An
eIchIsg Element.
ST LOUIS, Mo, March The Nation
al Association Of Bakers to-day approved
the acton Of union No. 40 of Chicsgo in
their energetic opposition to the efforts
of the anarchistic element to destroy the
union in attempting to estrange the union
from the National Association because
the latter opposed the spsrchistic ideas.
A resolution Immediately flowing this
was adopted strongly cOndemning the
hanging of the Anarchists and dencmi-
eating It judicial murder, and pledging
the association to assist the fsmilies of
the murdered and imprisoned men. Ia
explsiulng these contradictory resolutions
an officer said the association opposed
the principles Of anarchy, but believed
there was no legal proof that the con-
7icted men had committed the crime Of
murder,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
CHARTERS FILED.
= Building and Loan and a Fair Asso
citation.

= Building and Loan and a Fair AsGo-
citation.
special to the Gazette.
AUoTIN, TEX, March The following
charters were fled in the Office Of the
Secretary Of State;
The Llano Building and Loan Associs-
ton; capital stock, $1,000 incorpora-
tors-Mlles Barker, c. Breazerle, R. q.
Lsning, II G. Butley, E C. Bonham. z
d LsDderdsle, NJ NJ. Hsrgis, J. M. Eos
ter and W. A 81 Miller.
The Kaufman Counts Fair Association {;
capital stock, 1926 600; incorporators-J
E Lindsey, G. B Killer, D. P. Hicks, E
s K lily and W. s. Huff
The Pontiac Land and Manufacturing
Company fled sn amendment changing
the name to Arkansas Improvement Com
psny, and the place Of business from
Fort Worth to Arkansas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
Bulgaria.
FERDINAND IGNORES TIE PORTE.

PEsTH, March, I'm political circles
rere 1t Is believed Prince Ferdinand ig-
nores the action Of the Porte in declar-
ing his position in Bulgaria illegal, and it
is regarded as probable the Sultan will
notify all signers # the Berlin treaty that
he considers Prince Ferdinand's election
Illegal. This will lead to sn exchange Of
views on the part of the powers, and it is
believed that sll would agree to Join in 8
conference for the settlement of the Bull
garian question If one was proposed
Further progress Of the question 10 ex-
pected to result in intricate negotiations.
Austris's attitude, however, will not
change. she would not cooperate with
the other powers in an fort to Sc tie the
question till all phases OF the measures to
be taken were previously determined on.
PREPARING A MANIFESTO.
PARIS, March A telegrsm from st.
Petersburg says that Prince Ferdinand Of
Bulgaria is preparing manifesto in reply
to the expected ultimatum OF the powers
regarding the Bulgarian question in which
he will proclaim Bulgaria q Kingdom
aud call upon the people to crown him
King.
NOTIFIED BY THE PORTE.
LONDON, March IA CopslsntinoplG
dispatch says in accordance with the de-
msuds of Russia the Porte has notified
Prince Ferdinand that his position In Bull
garia is Illegal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
7. N. Jones Go. F'R Pssass. 4 agents
CLARENDON.

The Postal Car Run Extended to ularsn-
don.
Correspondence of the Gazette
CLARENDON, lex March 6.-Rain,
sleet and snow prevailed during yester-
day and last night, but this morning the
sun came out brightly again.
The postal car from Fort Worth
commenced to run to Clar-
endon last night, and will hereafter
be known as the Clarendon and Fort
Worth Railway postcffice.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08

more than that the news from Berlin con-
corning the Emperor was Of q serious
character.
TALKED WITH LORD SALISBURY.
LONDON, March 7-Rusem PIshs,
Turkish Amb 3ssador, to-day presented to
Lord Salisbury copy Of the note sent by
The Porte TO the Bulgarian government
Fhe Ambassador had a long interview
with the Prime Minister. A dispatch from
Constantinople says that the Bulgsrien
government has not yet replied to the
Porte's note.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
AuIDjuuction Granted.

opecfaI 70 the GAZette.
GALVESTON, Tex, March Judge
Stewart to-day rendered his deci ion In
the Santa Fe and the Jetty Railway in
junction case, wherein the former prays
for an injunction restraining the latter
from building line Of railway on what
l. known as the City Park properly N the
East Esd. Judge Stewart granted the
iujuuction prayed for, requiring The
plaintiff to give bond in the sum Of $685.
900, which was promptly done.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
TERRELL.

Out OF from the East and weAt During the
Be.vY RainE,
Special to the Gazette.
TERRELL, TEX, March Pane Hide,
a Mt gro who was serving out tenn on
the poor farm for carrying pistol and
escaped. was arrested in Terrell by
Deputy Sheriff Joe Kellar and sent back
to Kaufman.
We have been cut OF from our east and
west mail during the recent heavy rain,
having been hedged in on both sides by
railroad accidents. We only received
what mail came to Us over the Houston
and Texas Central BY wsy Of Garrett.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
CASWELL Bros,
REAL ESTATE
Commercial Club Building, Coz. SIM and Nail.
FORT WORTH, gEAAS.

City Property. Improved Ranches and WIG
Lands for sale, Large bodies of Lsud In IT,
& annandle of Texas Fnd in Mexico specially
Investments made for non-residents, Core
spondence solicited.
WE REFER BY PERMISSION TO
The Merchant National Bank, Fort Worth
Tex; First National Bank, Fort Worth
Tex; Anne rican National Bank, Kansas City
No. First National Bank, Orwell, Vermont.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
Administrators,

PITTsBURe, Pa, March 6.-The passen-
ger braksmen on the Fort Wayne and Erie
and Pit sburg railroads were notified to-
day that their wages had been advanced
thirty. I'VE cents per trip, the increase 70
date from the frst Of last month.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
Panhandle and Western eLaHfs,
II. TT, LOTION.

DEALER IN WILD LAsfBs AND RANCH 8.
Sold bodit Aaa alternate sections for sale In
the Farmland . and north of Texas Pacific Rail
road. Ib vepers nslly Inspected great del
ofBaadfn Panhandle and W. ct, and have official
maps showii g cor cot positions and character
of all surveys in different cJunties. Ofhee up
STARE, corne Fifth and Main streetss
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
Ronmelia.
A aUTINY.

LONDON, March S.-AdvIces here state
that mutiny hes occurred in Eastern
Roumelia, and that forty officers have
been arrested on & charge of high treason.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
Hou. a. 9. nemmipg.r Dead.

CHARLEsToN, S. G, March Hon. G..
S. MeHmipger, formerly Senator Of the
Confederate States, died here to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
Russia.
TO BE TURNED INTO WAR SHIPS.

TO BE TURNED INTO WAR SHIPS.
ODESSA, March THE shipment Of
freight by the subsidized Black Sea
Steamship Company has been suspended
and orders have been given to Immediate
Iy it out the steamers for war purposes.
TO REoRGANIZE THE NAVAL FLEET.
Sr. PETERSBURG, March The Rus
sian naval feet will be reorganized with
the obj-c. Of improving the subdivision
sd distribution of the Russian force in
European waters, and making more { fec
tive combination of naval and coast de-
fences.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
EaEIsRd.
A BRTROTHAL

LoypoE, March Count Herbert
Bismarck is betrothed to relative Of the
Marquis of Londonderry.
A CONFIDENTIAL INTERVIEW.
LONDON. Marcn THE Prince of
Wales, accompanied by Count Herbert
Bismarck, went to the German embassy
ct 1880 this evening and remained in con-
ference with Count Won Hetzieldt for
half an hour. The Grand Duke Mechlen-
gueD-Schwereiu was admitted to the in
terview sud left with the Prince OF Wales.
Count Won Hatzfeldt declines 70 say
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
REAL ESTHTE& LOAN AGENTS
sos Main Stresa, FORT Worth, Tex.

sos Main Street Fort Worth, Tex.
Land titlessinvestigated, taxes paid and
collectionsmake for non-residents. Cor.
respondenee solicited. Postof1ce box 1877
WE REFER BIZ PERMISSION TO
&. n. Van ZandT, president Fort Worth NatisD
al Bank; Captain ID. b. oyd, president Firs'
National Bank of Fort Worth; s N. Britton
president City National Bank, Fort Worth
Colonel W. ii. Harrison, president State NA.
tional Bank, Fort Worth; W. J. Boaz, pTesi-
dent Traders National Bank, Fort " orth; d.
81. 8. Broilee. Mayor of Fort Worth; Colonel j
P. Smith, ex Mayor O. Fort Worth; W. a. Hut
man. Of W. A. Huffman Implement: Company
Fort Worth j. Il Brown, wholesale grocer For
Worth; Captain Sidney Martin, president the
wartin-Brown Co., Fort Worth; Colonel Morgan
Jones. president Fort Worth and Denver OFT,
Railway, Fort Worth; Peoples National Bani
Burlington, Kas.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08

d Statutes Of the United States pc
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08

Continued on fourth page.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-08
THE EMPEROR DYING

BERLIN, MsIca 7-7:8OP H-The En-
peror is dying. Prince Bismarck, whJ
aad returned to the palace, has just left
again to convene meeting the minis
ters. The Ora Duchess Il Bader, The
Emperor's daughter and her husband ,snd
the Crown Princess of Sweden, the EN-
peror's granddaughter have been tele-
graphed for and will arrive In the morn
ing.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
PRICE ONE CENT
Eaten Almost Everything.

In a recent interview Colonel Pat Don.
an, the Dakotian SAYS: Il have eaten
with the Chinese in China, | have ~at.
en- with the President of the United
states In the White House, / have eaten
with nearly every nation on earth. in
many cases don't know what | have
eaten Tor have always regarded il as bad
taste to ask questions about the dishes
that are provided in your honor by hospi.
table people.
In China | may have eaten rats. but
didn't know it; and what YOU don't
know does you no harm When tie
sioux want to do you honor they viii
serve you up roast dog in Spanish Hon
uuras the dish of honor is baked monkey
ana sWeeter meat you coulS 81 imagine
These monkeys live up in the branches of
trees and on the vines; their feet never
touch the earth beneath them and they
hue on the choisest nuts and fruit No
chlcken was ever so sweet and tender as
baked monkey
/ do confess, though that on one of
the last occasions Of my dining in Span.
ish Honduras did not feel that all was
we'll when at the end of the meal found
| had stuffed myself with baked lizard.
Ot course there is nothing wrong with the
ilzard except our petty prejadices. 1t tas.
tea splendidly, but when at last / saw
the big scaly leg and the claw Of the liz.
ard didn't think liked It,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
Jones Arm-Locksd Bed Spring.

The latest thing in town is the Jones
Arm-locked Bed Spring, introduced by
w. L. Antes, General Agent This spring
is comfortable, convenient. durable and
cheap. Price 81 to So The terms will
suit any fair minded person. You can
have ii put on your bed on trial for sew
will be removed promptly. have ma
chine for making these springs at the rate
of two a minute. Am located for the
present at 80 State Circle, under Tenn
perance Hall. Any one who would
like their bed more comfortable, or would
like good paying business for reason
ably small investment, should call at once
and investigate, ". L. ANTEs.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
No Joke on Her.

A woman came down town the other
day with "yearling' in haby carriage
and when she reached a certain dry good
store she left the cab at the door and went
in to trade. The youngster was good ma.
tured over being left alone aud one of
the clerks in the store who knew the
mother well thought to play a joke on
her. While she was busy trading he slip
ped out and wheeled the carriage into an
adjoining store. A rush Of customers pre-
vented him from seeing the woman as
&c went out. She stood at the door for
amoment as if wondering if she had for.
gotten something and then started off and
went straight home
BY that time "bub" had become unea-
sy and was raising a row and they sent
In for the clerk TO come and get him. The
mother having gone home he was obliged
to follow her with cart and baby the lat
ter bowling at the top of his voice and at
tracing general attention. The clerk had
reached the gate when the woman
came out and as she saw baby and cart
she threw up both hands und exclaimed:
Dear me, but thought it was "A spool
Of twist had forgotten"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
The Coroners welcome

manwho had just moved to Nebraska
with his family was called on before
breakfast the other morning by tall
stranger
"Mornin stranger" said the Nebras
ka man "Jes, movin' in, see"
Yes, SIR
Il understand one OF your sons was
mysteriously killed few months ago?"
NO, sir; you are mistaken.
Am? Well that's Gurus. But your
wife tried TO drown herself last spring."
No sir; she didn't"
But one of the gals took pizen an
died bout that timer
NO"
"Ah, wrong again? / understood she
did. Your whole My is subject to fall
len sickness and such I'm told2'
You've been wrongfuliy informed
my family is perfectly healthy
Gosh, that's funny But say amt
there been good many violent and unex-
pected deaths in the family somewhere?"
Never one.
well you shot man year ago-I
got that straight?'
mo sir / never did "
well, well, | must have struck the
wrong house somehow-there's such q
family jes moved in round here some.
where. You see m county coroner an m
very anxious to make their acouaIntan
ce and tell EN- that they re welcome an If
they care to indulge in their specially
LII see that they have just as slick an in.
quest as was ever held in Newbrasky.
Uood-o bye, stranger Chicago Tribune.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
Her Vote Matched Her press.

First Kansas woman: "Were you at
the polls yesterday, Minnie p
Second Kansas Woman: ooh, yes, I
was out at the dear little polls. Isn't it
just too nice to vote 2"
''How did you vote %
Really, dear, / don't remember
"Well, you remember that they had
two kinds Of tickets-white and red
80, / remember now. 1t was the
lovely little red ticket that / put on the
polls"
why, am surprised That was the
Republican ticket"
''Well. / didn't ask. ! saw that the
color of the ticket was delicate red and
that it exactly matched my dress. "-Oma-
ha World
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
FOR RENT

Two nicely furnished ROOMS. located on
Maryland Avenue. Rent low, Apply at the
Capital" Office. / law
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03

magnificent Weber Upright PIANO. Rent
only $6 per month. VIII be in Annapolis Sat-
muth," care Capital" Office and state where
10 call. l-25 lw
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
ANNAPOLIS. MD. FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 3, 1885,


We will insert In this column advertise.
ments of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Found, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less, for 20 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
FOR SALE,

A deep bay HORSE, I6 hands high, five years
old and will work anywhere. Is also good
draught horse. For particulars apply to Robt.
ii. Welch, p. o., Annapolis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
FOR 8 SALE

The stock and fxures of first-elass GRO
Gerry and PROVISION STORE, doing a cash
business Best location in the city. Low rent,
viii sell cheap for cash If sold at once Apply
at the Capital" Office. l.3ltf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
LOST

On Saturday evening Jan. I4th, at the Gym
nasum, Gold LACE PIN with pearl in the
head. Reward if returned to 20 Church street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03

A limited number of PUPILS viii be given
lessons in Shorthand by j. DUFFY. For
terms apply at log King George street
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03

A SITUATION for middle aged colored
woman as plain cook, good laundress and bread
maker. Neat and honest. Apply at Capital
ofhce for particulars. l-25w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03

Mr.. Guimaraes, Portuguese inventor,
is said to have made a new repeating gun
called the Arehimedes, which requires
neither powder nor compressed air. 1t is
clever ARRANGEMENT of extremely powerful
springs, and is said to carry quite as far
as any ordinary army rife.-C Chicago
Herald.
C,,1.r,z~s1.,, r., &1.o n4urrAr
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
FOR RENT.


One nicely furnished FRONT ROOM, with
light and heat. Apply at "Capital Office"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-02-03
FOR SALE.

A Baby's Reed CARRIAGE. as good as new,
VIII be sold cheap. Apply at No. 81 Mary yla nd
The evening world., 1888-06-30
WORLDLINCS.

During q rehearsal of the ballet at the Paris
Opera-House a youthful coIpphee suddenly grew
mutinous, and attacked the dancing master with u
pair OF SCISSORS because he found fault with some
Of her movements, Being an adept In the sEilful
maneuvring OF his limbs, lie succeeded In escaping
with q few slight flesh wounds, and the cnraged
damsel was expelled from the theatre In disgrace.
Considerable excitement was caused in Paris by
the announcement that NJ. ana Nine. Edouard
Andre bad presented the Philanthropic Society with
the weii-known diamonds worn by Nine. Andrj
aud which were valued At G24, 900. The brilllants
were sold at public auction by the Council OF the
Phianthropic Society. after being on exhibition
for some days In the window OF a Palals Royal
jeweller, TO the delight OF plssers-by.
II u said that n Victor Hugo had devoted himself
10 pictorial art he would perhaps have ecllEsed
every one past or present who made black aud
white Q specially. He was never at o loss for ma
terial-a soft quii pen, with sometimes u hard one
10 nnish up, and ordinary writing inks washed In
with the fea,hery end Of the pen, with any paper
shat he found at hand. were often what he worked
with. His ink drawings were frequently finished
up with ofee'groundA-