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The Dowager Empress and Art.

The Dowager Empress of Germany still
retains her interest in art matters, as is evil
dent by the energetic manner in which she
labored among the French artists to secure
their exhibits for the coming Berlin Expo
sition. Ever since her marriage to the late
Emperor her influence on Berlin art life has
been marked. She has devoted the greatest
attention TO art and art manufacturing insti-
tutions in that city, and it is claimed that
she is mainly responsible for the revival OF
artistic metal work throughout the German
country, and in 1860 the Academy of Arts
made her an honorary member of its guild.
She is also quite clever herself. The
great painter. Anton Won Werner, has
praised her work highly, and in published
article tells of her industry in Venice in
1875; copying the famous works, painting in
water colors, etc. Her interest and practice
of art does not end with painting, as she
writes memoirs, corresponds with philoso-
pliers and professors, sculpts, composes
music and makes architectural plans.
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ATTACKING MRS. SHELDON.
A Cold Stab at the Female African Explorer
bya Woman's journal

A Cold Stab at the Female African Explorer
bya Woman's journal
IBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANY.l
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-That newspaper which
is known by the seductive title Woman,
attacks Mrs. Sheldon, the intrepid lady who
proposes to penetrate into tine wilds OF
Africa and pluck out the heart OF
its mystery, under the heading of "Stan-
ley's Female Rival" 1t says: "When
ladies have definitely entered upon the
duties of chimney sweeps, gas stokers and
street scavengers the down-trodden sex will
be revenged." After continuing in this
strain it goes on to observe: "The last craze
is that of lady explorer, Mrs. Sheldon.
the wife of an enterprising American pro-
moter, who has heroically come forward to
tread the only path in lie as yet untrodden
by a woman"
The writer then quotes Stanley in his re-
marks that "no woman can get into Central
Africa and come back with her charms and
her womanliness, for it would forever ruin
her feminity," and asks, with touch of sar-
casm: "But what is this loss compared with
the unspeakable gain of few months no.
toriety?" Mrs. Sheldon has gone on her
way rejoicing, so this scribe's stab is prac.
tically harmless, SO far as she is concerned,
and it must be confessed that it will have
very little effect.
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marriage. How correct these may be as
portraits nnot ha said

marriage. How correct these may be as
portraits cannot be said.
Regarding the Morton picture, which is
generally considered the most authentic,
Hutton says it was painted according to
generally accepted tradition, by Mary's own
order in 1867, when the unfortunate Queen
was 20 years of age, and during the first
year of her confinement at Loeb Leven. It
is on panel, is of life size and has been at
tributed to Lucas de Here. The present
Earl of Morton is descended from Sir
William Douglass, Laird of Loch Leven,
and the elder brother of George Douglass,
to whom Mary is said to have presented the
picture because of his assistance in efecting
her escape from the castle. The fact that it
has been in the possession of the family for
upward of three centuries is perhaps its
strongest claim to originality.
From the above it may be gathered that
the chances of the Detroit picture being
genuine are not very great. Although it
may be genuine it would be difficult to
prove it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

N. Paul Deroutede. ger hasIed MIN into
quite number of foolish transactions re-
Gently, the latest of which was insulting his
old-time friend aud compatriot in the cause,
M. Laguerre, and then in the duel follow
ing, permitted the latter to shoot twice at
him without returning a shot.
1t shows the condition of France politi-
cally when the public is led into a false
position by an insincere element that seeks
to strengthen its weakened hold on the peo-
pie by patriotic bluff which, far from be-
ing beneficial, may lead to undesirable re-
suits in the future. II is difficult to con-
eeiye how France could lose prestige by its
artists exhibiting their works in q foreign
country, even though that country be an an
cient enemy. The very fact that the Ger
mans evidence SO much eagerness for
French display is in itself direct conces-
sion to the merits OF the latter, and in the
opinions of oil thinking people who have
expressed an opinion should have met with
q different return. WIuKIE.
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BIG PEDESTRIAN EXPLOIT.

Two Newspaper Men to Walk From the
Capital of France to Moscow.
IBY DUELAP's CABLE coMPANY.l
LONDON, Feb. 2s.-Walkipg tours seem
TO be the rage, and advantage is being taken
of this fact by young journalists in the hope
of being able to make copy out of their ex-
periences on the road, which a residence in
the city, in spite of its comforts, denies to
them. The last move in this direction is
that of two young brothers of the pen, who
have started from Paris and intend to walk
to Moscow, where they mean to arrive in
time for the opening of the exhibition. They
are going by way of Liege, Cologne, Berlin
and Warsaw.
1t need hardly be said that they are full
of hope and fuller of confidence, those being
perhaps the two factors most necessary for
newspaper men, but non-enthusiastic people
are questioning whether this stiff pedestrian
exploit will be crowned with success.
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rB1 CABLE TO THE p1srArcH.I


LONDON, Feb. 28-The Government has
stolen a march upon the Liberals by ap'
pointing royal commission to inquire into
the labor questions. Upon most moderate
estimate the commission will not finish its
work in less than Is months, and the Tories
know that much will happen during that
period, including general election. Evi-
dence accumulates almost daily in proof OF
the statements made in this correspondence
that the Government will appeal to the
electorate upon the labor programme, In the
belief that it will prove more interesting
than Irish home rule to British workmen,
and the Royal Commission will enable the
Tories to say thar their interest in the well
fare of the masses is not feigned.
Editor Stead, fanatic on some subjects,
but yet one of the shrewdest politicians in
this country, is 30 strongly impressed by
this latest Tory move that ne is urging the
Liberals to checkmate it by abandoning
home rule and replacing it by radical Ia
Dor programme, on the ground that tue Irish
party has not fulfilled its pledge of getting
rid OF Parnell. Cynicism so unabashed on
the part of an austere moralist like Stead
will be extremely useful to Parnell, as an
illustration of his fayorite contention that
British politicians are Home Rulers, not
from conviction, but from purely selfish
motives.
But ParnelI, himself, has realized the In
creasing i'm portance of labor questions, and
loses no opportunity of posing as the work
mems friend. He has already pronounced
in favor of the statutory eight-hour day, and
is apparently prepared to accept anything
that the trade unionists may demand. Nc
Carthv and his colleagues, if they be wise
men, must speedily enlarge Their pro-
gramme, which. as formulated up to the
present, consists solely of home rule sans
Parnell.
There is now scarcely one port in the
United Kingdom which Is free from labor
troubles. and in not one have the men vet
scored anything like victory. The Ship
ping Federation is for the moment very
jubilant. but there are signs that this pow
erful combination may break uD, in which
event the men Will have things pretty much
their own way. The union leaders are try
ing to play the game of setting individual
interests against the common veal. They
have already, by removing the boycott from
certain steamship lines, detached several
owners from the aggressive section of the
federation.
The Unionists will give this policy fair
trial, but if it should fail they say they will
order a general strike in LONDON, Aberdeen
and elsewhere. There have been disturb
ances more or less serious, and the tendency
of the Unionists to resort to violence may
have grave consequences for them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

the business when he lived on Prices Hill,
Cincinnati, generally cultiyating trade ad-
jacent to the oil country, and two years ago
he moved his family nearer to the scene of
his operations, and located in Erie. The
only thing that will divert him from the
business of an oil trade is spirituaiistic phe-
nomena. and he will travel many miles to
witness good seance, although he is a
skeptic. He is the friend of every body,
and everybody is his friend, which may ac-
count in q measure tor his ability to always
sell a man oil whether the man wants oil or
not. r. w. CRISwELL.
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A LAME EXPLANATION.

Lord Mayor savory Still Being Held Up to
Cutting Ridicule.
rBY CABLE TO THE DIsPATcH.I
LONDON, Feb. 2s.-Lord Mayor Savory
is still being held up to ridicule in regard to
the sermon of Spurgeon's which he, or
somebody for him, stole. He has made au
explanation, in which he speaks of having
been misled by few memoranda which he
long since made of an original sermon; but
as he gives Spurgeon's word lor word in
most places the press speak of the explana-
tion as having an odious flavor of sancti.
nonious humbug, and invites him to con-
fess frankly that he bought or bagged the
whole thing in an endeavor to exc out his
civic grandeur by spurious show of pious
versatility.
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The DoCKERS STRIKE.

The Block Partly Removed, but Does Not
Mend MatterA
LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The Labor Council
has issued a manifesto which announces the
removal Of the blockade declared against
vessels whose owners accept the Furness
proposals. The officers of the Shipping
Federation say that this does not alter the
situation, and demand the removal OF the
blockade on all vessels before they discuss
terms for peace.
The resistance of the fremen and sailors
alone prevents an immediate collapse of the
strike. The unionist laDorers are deserting
the strikers by the Wholesale, in spite of the
increased number of pickets thrown out by
the latter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

No other house in Pittsburg in the drug
business was ever so well known as that Of
Jos. Fleming & Son, 412 Market street. So
thoroughly is their name identified with the
business that the mere mention of it suggests
drugs, proprietary medicines, perfumes,
toilet goods, sponges, chamois skins, pure
wines and liquors. medicated and table
waters, ETC., ETC.. unsurpassed In extent and
variety, embracing almost every item con-
nected with the drug business, all of which
they sell, speaking from experience, at prices
that are popular with the masses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Sims Reeves Farewell Performance.

Once again Sims Reeves, the greatest of
English tenors, announces his absolutely
final farewell performance" on May II next.
1t will be taken for granted that this time
tits 60, "inasmuch as the singer is within
few months of 70 years of age, and the
voice that once held all England in thrall
by its rendering 'rMy Pretty Jane" is rap
idly becoming nothing but memory. 1t is
a well-known fact that the Britishers are a
people of favorites-once popular. always
popular, and enthusiastically such. In
Reeves case, he was favorite of favorites;
and many years will have to pass away ere
that sweet voice will be forgotten. Even
when recollection fails to do so, tradition
will keep it alive in the generations to come.
1t is said Christine Nilsson is to come from
Madrid especially for the farewell concert,
after which Reeves will devote himself to
teaching.
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LAMPooNING GLADSTONE.
The Grand Old Man in the Role of an Eng
lish Hog Drover.
lBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoAPANI.l

rBY DUNLAP's CABLE CoMPANI.1
LONDON, Feb 28-The Irish question
continues to engross certain amount OF at
tention and to occupy the skill and inven-
tion Of the cartoonists. As may be imagined,
the feeling and personalities of the Parnell-
ties toward Gladstone are every day on the
increase. The last cartoon published in The
Freemon's Journal represents the entrance
to a fair which bears the superscription
"Hawarden Pig Show Gladstone is
pictured as hog drover, who is holding a
partially closed sack, labelled Home
Rule" out OF he mouth of which is stuck
the head of tuealing hog.
Gladstone has thrown bag Of money
toward Justine Mccarthy, who is in the act
of clutehing it, but is stopped by Parnell,
who warns him against buying pig in a
poke, least it should turn out to be OF Eng
lish breed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

the Frlncess halanl,
heiress to the throne,
has been summoned
from Europe, where
s b e has been at
school for the last
two years. Princess
Kalani is the daugh-
ter of A rchibald
S C oft Cleghorn, of
Honolulu, and the
Princess Like-Like,
and is described as a
very intelligent and
prett ty girl Of 16.
Among her many ac-
complish hments she is
an excellent musi-
clan, an exceptional
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

latest exploit of rails
ing the ''hue and cry
against those artists
who meditated exhib-
iting their work at
the Berlin Exposi-
rion is a direct sub
mission to the will OF
the minority - the
Boulangists-as rep
resented by NJ. Paul
Deroulede and his
following. The lat
,ter is a hair-brained
| fool, whose zeal in
the cause of Boulan-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

the launch at Portsmouth on Thursday were
much struck by the display of an enormous
American ensign, side by side with the
royal standard of England. Both futtered
in the breeze above the pretty pavilion in
which the Queen performed the ceremony Of
launching the big ironclad, the Royal
Sovereign.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
SAN DoMINGo's. INDEPENDENCE
Celebrated by Big Luncheon on the Al

Celebrated by Big Luncheon on the An
niversary of the Event.
rBY DUNLAP's CABLE coMPANY.l
LONDON, Feb. 2S.-The anniversary of
the independence of San Domingo. which,
next to Cuba, is the largest of the West In
dia islands, was celebrated yesterday in the
usual manner, namely, by means of big
luncheon, to which the principal members
of the Dominican colony were invited by the
Minister to France, the Baron de Almeda,
who, in proposing the health of the Presi-
dent, spoke at length on the great and in
creasing commercial and social progress
which the Hepublic has made since it
severed Its connection with the mother
country.
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OsnlQn DiOnG.

oo''' OeSTte' AattCK bCihS VIC
alleged Osman Digna-to Egypt, where he
soon afterward died. The widow married
within lew months Mohammedan mer-
chant, who having no children of his own,
took fancy to young George, his step son,
and entered him at ths Cairo military school
as osman Digna, Jr. In 1860 the family
moved to Suakim, where Osman the elder
rapidly accumulated a fortune in slave
trading. AT his death, the adopted son
succeeded to the estate, adding rapidly to
the wealth Of The family. Itwas not long,
however, before the slave trade being abol-
ished, his wealth decreased. Aetuated by
revenge, Osman collected force and at
tackled Sipkat, in August, 1883, suffering
defeat. This lost him prestige, and his fol-
lowing fell away to 75 men. Two months
afterward, however. be gained quite a
victory over the Egyptian troops, and re-
gaining favor by more successes, he made
himself in short time practically master Of
Eastern Soudan. He is described as a man
OF herculean stature, with eyes of piercing
blackness, shaggy eyebrows, and an i'm
mense beard. He has lost his left arm in
oattle and contents himself with as few as
three wives, who, however, are daughters of
the chiefs of the most importast and pow
eriul Arab tribes of the Soudan.
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eral years deficiency in the crops. requiring
the importation of large amounts of bread
stuifs. BY reason of the large crops OF 1890
breadstufs were no longer imported, and the
Government lost its accustomed revenue from
their importation. Thus the government
was poorer because the people were richer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

pOltTalb Vi mary
Queen of Scots.
As to its authen-
tlcity and value
one may judge by
the fact that at the
Tercentenary o. f
Queen M a ary's,
death, held at
Pet er b ro u g h,
England, in 1887,
nearly 30 alleged
portraits, gener-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

OF Great Interest to Renters.
The special rent lists appearing Mondays
and Thursdays in this paper are very help
full to home hunters. Look at them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
RUINED By GOOD CROPS,
They Caused an italian Deficit and Led to
Premier CrispFs Fall.

Premler CrispTs Fall.
ROME, Feb. 2S.-The full details of the
fall of the Crispi ministry and the accession
of the Marquis Di Rudini have already been
given, but it may not be generally known
that the deficit ;or which Signor Crispi was
trying to provide was not chiefly caused by
depression in business, nor by reason of i'm
poverishment u the people. Parado1ical as
it may seem, it was largely caused by the
immense crops of 1890.
Prior to that year there had been for sew
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Corset Bargains.

Very fine sateen corsets, Soc, worth 81;
iine French woven, common sense, Toe,
worth 81 25; NJ Madame Foy's improved, boxes
slightly soiled. 81. All popular makes,
American and French corsets, cheapest at
Rosenbaum & Co.'s.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
VIRGINIA THE BONANZA OF THE
FUTURE.

The Coming Iron District of the United
States.
For maps. reference book, pamphlets, etc.,
descriptive of the wonderful mineral and
agricultural resources of the State, apply TO
agents of the Norfolk and Western Rail-
road, 290 Washington street, Boston, 303
Broadway, New York, 1923 Pennsylvania
avenue, Washington, or General Office,
Roanoke, Va.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Princess KdLdnf,

Hngulst, and one OF the most daring eques-
triennes to be found anywhere. In case
Queen LiIiokalani dies, the young Princess
may be the means of bringing the divergent
factions of her country in harmony, as she is
said to be great tavorite among the Sand.
wich Islanders
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
StQnor Ad0IiQni

ot0nor Mdglfdni pave maoe ~ iess
alive to the affairs of foreign nations. There
is hardly any doubt that this was the reason
the newspapers gave but measer, If any, no
tice of the death of the famous Italian states-
man, signor Agostino Magliani, which oe-
Cured on the 21st inst. In Europe Magli-
ami was considered one Of the greatest finan-
cisrs of the century. He it was who solved
the problem of the resumption of specie pay
ments, herculean task in State as heavi-
ly taxed as Italy has been. He had been a
Senator since 1871, but never sat as Depu-
tv, passing directly from the Senate to the
Ministry Of Finance. which he held during
the short term of the Depretis Cabinet in
1677-7S, and again in 1881. He was looked
upon as almost infallible in matters pertain
ing to his Office, and long ago was given a
title, the full meaning of which was "the
man of many resources"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
ParIor and Bedroom Furniture.

Parlor and Bedroom Furniture.
An endless variety; l. .a1soms designs.
All new, and the lowest prices in the city.
An early call will convince you that they
are all bargains.
HOPPER BROS. 3 Co.,
307 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

now fighting the
Egyptians in the
Soudan, is one of
the most roman
tic interest. 1t
is said he is in
reality French
born, his father
being q certain
Joseph Nisbet,
who failed in
business q n d
then betook him.
self with wife
and chIld-the
laffar hainn fha
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

ring time and again
which are given but
trivial, if any, mott ce
at the time, although
their fruits may
mark many impor-
tant destinies. 1t
may be that the af-
hictions with which
this country has
been visited lately
in the deathsof some
of its most disun-
guished c itize n 8
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

DON'T miss Groetznger's special sale of
linoleums that got caught in the flood.
Begins March and lasts one week. 627 and
629 Penn avenue. MwSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
The Wonderful Osman Digns

According to DR.. Schweinfurth, the
famous African explorer, and others the life
of Osman Digna, the Hervish leader who is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
81 OO-Until May 1-S3 80,

- cabinet photos, or one life-size crayon
for IS 80 at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, Ole
Market street, Pittsburg. Use elevator.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Portraits of Queen Mary.

A certain Charles Stuart Kennedy, of De-
troit, claims the possession of cotemporary
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
HOW He ESCAPED DEATH.
A CONFEDERATE CAPTAIN TELLS A STORY
OF THE WAR.

He Is Caught in the Act of Smuggling Arms
Across the Line and Sentenced to Die
When Apprised of His Doom He
Manages to Flee.
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TORIES LATEST MOVE.
a SUDDEN FRIENDSHIP DISPLAYED FOR
THE WoRKINGMAN.

The Liberals Outwitted by This shrewd
Game-They Are Urged to Drop Home
Isule and Embrace q Labor Programme
--Parnell, Too, Declares Himself
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

FoR a good, reliable umbrella, 60 to
Hauch's, latest styles, lowest prices, No.
295 Fifth ave. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

SHILoH's CURE will Immediately relieve
Group, whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by
Jos. Fleming & Son. Az Market ST
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
A FEATURE

FINE watch repairing; lowest prices at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue, WISH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
The Pretty Princess of Hawaii.

The present Queen of Hawaii being in
delicate health and liable to die at any time.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
Deroulede and His Doings.

The capacity of the French public to make
itself ridiculous is marvellous at times, It's
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

CASH paid for old gold and silver at
Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. wFsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
MAKING UP HISTORY.
Events of the Past Week That May
Be Recorded in After Years.
THE CAREER OF 0sMAN DIGNA.
Fictions in Oil That Pass as Original Por-
traits of Queen Mary.
A PRETTY PRINCESS TO BE A QUEEN

WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcH.l
In the mad rush of events In this wonder
full nineteenth century incidents are occur
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01
A NEW NATIVE REBELLION.

Against the Portuguese.
LISBON, Feb. 28.-Dispatches received
here from Bissao. an island and Portuguese
settlement opposite the delta of the Jeba
river, and once the great stronghold of the
Portuguese slave trade in West Africa,
brings news of a serious rebellion which has
broken out there against Portuguese rule.
The Portuguese inhabitants Of Bissao are
said to be in an utterly helpless condition.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-03-01

A Significant Occurrence.
IBI CABLE TO THE DIsrAroK.i
LONDON, Feb. 2s.-Americans present st