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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
w,,r,nr The naIr In Greek STYLE.

Women who aspire TO be fashionable are
wearing their hair in the Greek style, ia
Mary Anderson. Not many OF them looA
a. nice rs Mary u cd 70, though. IT.
Greek heallress is all very well for Soraen
with classical features, but when girls with
frivolous little faces aad tip tilted noses
beein wearing il. it grows q tribe alb
suri There are hail dozen variations on
the styfe Ia most cases the hair Is much
fri4zrd. and t4e enrls worn at she back ere
false. Women a fashion apparently think
nothing M wearing false hair What M
morc. SOME Of them do uot seem g err
whether the resi- anu the false nateh
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

There is a story told Of French slvant
who was shown priceless jewel by
great duke.
Thank you, my lord duke, said the
man of science, "for allowing me to
share with you the possession of so great
treasure"
"In what way;" said the duke
"Why. your grace can do no more
than look at it, and you have allowed
me 10 DO the same All the Year
Round.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

IN the history OF railroads II i 70 oe =
corded that the Revere Beach and Lyuai
railroad is running train without q yen
cord, aud that the means Of communia'
hon between conductor and engineer Is
entirely arranged by code Of signals pass
ING over an electric cable. The entire rosa
IS equipped with this signal, which woFAs
perfectly, aDd the code OF signa4s whlcn
Fan he transmitted is only limited Dy ths
intelligence of the conductor and engineef'
Boston Transcript
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
What WI prevent nnninns-

viii be found the most effective preventive
OF buuions on the feet. Where they exist
they can be pailiated by spreading thickly
with cold cream or some healing salve
upon going to bed. A round piece Of court
plaster over the ungUent viii keep il in
D.sce and save soiliuS the bed Clothes
Ladies Home Journal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
Tho German Emperor and speeehmalIng

The German Emperor and Speechmakins
The following anecdote is related of
the German emperor during his journey
in the iceboat TO Stettin. During the
dinner on the Half, Herr Haker, coun-
cilor Of commerce, rose, and was about
to thank the emperor in the name Of tie
merchants of Stettin for the interest
which he had shown by his journey in
the trade ami communications Of Stet-
tin. The emperor noticed the intention
sud forestalled him by saying; Dear
councillor, let US leave this for today,
otherwise shall have TO reply. and we
are just now 50 jolly. Your healthf
OF course tbs speech remained uuspoken-
London Iit-Bits.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

We frequently cali flies nuisance, set
traps for them. poison them, and do our
best 70 auniuilate them IS worthless and
intoleFable creatures: AMI yet the life ot a
fy is one of busy usefulness for the service
and good af man. lie is a scAyenser Of I'M
String activity. and with 80 keen and quick
vision tAat no particle Of offensive INST
ter can escape him.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

The Hunglrians Russians and Spanlarls
have characteristic dances, mos Of ~lle9
are performed by gipsies The POLKA aua
redowa of tie Hunsarians. ans tbs Spans
1oiero, fandsngo and cachuca have 0ecoils
famous ali orer the world The popular
suadrllie IS said to have originated aInofs
ne Belgians
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18

Grote wrote the larger part Of the His
tory OF Greece between the ages Of 81 and
G., aud Haliau occupied nearly the same
period OF his hfe with bis Introduction TO
the Li5erature Of Europe" The two works
by which Thomas Hood has survived the
grave, The Bridge az signs and ''The
Song Oh the Shirt, " were composed when
hs was +6, and from q sick bed from which
he never rose
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-04-18
Very old Slang.

A Correspondent writes! You state the
case very mildly As TO the English origin Of
the so called slang phrase, too thin which
perhaps isn't a slang phrase az all. The
fact is, il is English from way back In
Smollett's 'Paregrine Picks the hero in
forms Emilia that be is going abroad This
brings tears to her eyes, but he says they
are caused by the hot tea which she l.
pouring Which leads the author TO re
mark that the excuse was TOO thin to i'm
pose on her lover. The phrase IS also found
in Shakespeare Henry VIII, act 5. scene
2, with the same meaning New York
tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
nR CHARLES D. SMITH.

DR. Charles D. Smith, one of the best-known physicians
Of the old school this city died at p m yesterday at
his home No 81 West Nineteenth.st, from atrophy Dr.
Smith was this city seventyseven years ago on
November a. He was the OF DR.. Gilbert Smith, one
OF the most widely doctors Of his time and he sue
coded IN hi. fathers practice nearly forty years
He was graduated the Pennsylvania Medical College
ana also spent several in medical colleges ana h
hosrstals in Paris When War OF the Rebellion broke
out he volunteered services and went to the 'front.' ~
surgeon and for time did duty in the Army OF the
Potomac.
He was one OF the founders OF the NewYork Medlcai
and Surgical Society and the time OF his death was an
honorary member. He identified with Bellevue nos
pal It's early days and did much 10 develop us
ness. At one time he member OF the century ana
ST Nicholas clubs resigned several years ago. aha
when he died was member Of the St Nieholas Society
He married Miss Mary Bininger, daughter OF JACOB
p,rnoer over forty.Aye years ago. She survives him
He retired from active practice twenty years ago ano since
then had passed most Of his time in Paris
The funeral will take place at 10 a. H. on Iue'osy III
calvary Church and burial will be In the Newporp
Cemetery, Staten Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
A WORD FOR THE FENIANs.

TO the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: have just returned from trip to Fort Erie
and Ridgeway Canada West, q hunt for relics and
in looking over some late numbers Of The Tribune
which failed to reach me whilst away, noticed In
your edition of November 10 letter signed An
American" protesting against the non-pubheatlon OF
the Gladstone paragraphs contained IN Mr. smaleys
admirable letters TO your paper. In this protest
heartily ioin as believe il right that the grand cid
bumbugr-poltically speaking-should be shown up
aS Mr. smaIey Is 30 well and ably qualified so to do.
Rut take exception TO the concluding portion OF the
last sentence I'm An Americans letter 10 Inc lrip
me where American SAYS " the EngshmaH who sub
ecribed for Confederate bonds In mt TO tram WIN
Fenjans." Allow me 10 make An American" ac-
auainted with the fact that Fenlans meyer asneu "a
desired The C. o. H. TO train deal with them, ana
that there Is no more afillation between them ana
Home RuIers or Home SpOuters than there Is DC
.ran that twisting between straight out Republicans
and Mugwumps. HUDOIIl FL i-hihiN'
South Orange, y. J., Dec. l, 1881
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
CAN A GOVERNOR PREACH.

10 the Editor Of The Trib une'
Sir: In yesterdays issue you say that Governor
Chase preached the sermon at Governor Hovoy's
funeral Is this true or some one else intended
Was the Governor preacher before taking his high
Office and OF what Church Does 1t not seem out
Of the regular order for Governor TO preach what
n precious brace Of preachers Governors Hill and
Albeit would make Truly, it would be edifyng TO
hear them preach and occasionally 10 offer prayer at
Democratic primary. Fancy Governor Hill taking
for text "Tbou shall not steal (ofices and Governor
Albeit taking a prohibition text All good people
hope that the Governors will learn the souln-
spring art Then Governor Hill will not be mp to his
unboly tricks and Governor Albeit Will lend hand In
securing an honest temperance law for NewJersey
Newark, Nov. 80, 1891. C.'o. IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
A VERDICT FOR THE EARL.

COUNTIES RUSSELL MUST PAY THE HEAVY COSTS
INNER SUIT FOR SEPARATION.
london Dee. 4.-The trial Of the suit Of Countess
BASEL for separation from her husband, Earl Russell
cane to an end to-day with verdict for the respondent
ne Witnesses this morning were the Earl, whose re
dect examination by Sir Charles Russell was soon
tshed and the Earl's foOtman, who testified that ne
lad never seen the Countess crying and that the Earl
BAD always treated her well.
Both sides then announced that the evidence was AL
a. and sir Charles Russell began to sum up the case
for the defence lie said the should never nave
been brought to court supported, as 1t was, by many
esses of grossly untrue evidence. Sir Edward ClarKe
IN his address, laid great emphasis on the telling points
IN the evidence for the petitioner He declared how
ever that the evidence submitted would have no effect
UPON the reputation Of Professor Roberts The object
Of Countess Russell in raising the action was not to
obtain money. Her chief reason was that she wished
10 relieve herself of the obligation OF living with man
whose treatment had led TO their separation.
Justice Butt then summed up the case, his remarks
h reviewing the evidence occupying an hour and a
eusrter lie said that he did not agree with Sir
Charles Russell that the suit instituted with the
sole object of obtaining an allowance. The case was
tn zyen To the Jury, who returned verdict In favor
Of Ear RUSSELL When this result was announced, the
Esr,s friends In the courtroom cheered heartily,
Countess Russell was ordered TO pay the cosIs OF
he action, which are heavy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
CYRUS IT. FIELD NO WORSE.
DR.. FULLER THINKS HE WILL SOON BEGIN 10

DR.. FULLER THINKS HE WILL SOON BEGIN 10
IMPRovE-MRS MNDIFY WORSE.
Assignee Gould. Of the bankrupt firm Of Field,
Lindey Wiechers Co., still processes his inability to
prepare any estimate OF the condition of the firm 1t
rumored yesterday that of the methods by
which Edward NJ. Field had kept the concern in life
for while. the diversion of a considerable
amount Of Sugar Trust certificates which had been
given to him to have transferred into the stock of
the American Sugar Refining Company upon the re-
organization last January 1t is said that Mr.. Field
used the certificates to raise loans upon instead Of
having them exchanged
There no change In the condition OF Cyrus W.
Field yesterday but DR.. Fuller regards this as en-
oouragng. lie had rather expected a change for the
worse but 1t did not come, he thinks his patient Will
continue 10 gain strength Mr.. Field spent quiet
day could be expected and IN the evening when the
doctor called he resting quietly. He took con-
siderable liquid nouishment yesterday and to-day the
doctor thinks he will be able TO eat little solid food.
None OF the members Of the family or Dr. Undley
had heard from Edward NJ. Field during the day, and
they therefore supposed his condition to be about
the same. If there had been remarkable change
would have been told" said DR.. Lindley. "A better
place than Mount Vernon could not have been secured
and under DR.. Changers treatment we hope to see
Mr.. Fields mind restored
Mrs. Lindley's condition was somewhat worse yester
day and part Of the time IL necessary TO keep her
under the influence OF opiates Her death is looked for
at any moment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
GENERAL MARKET REPORT.

BUILDING MATERIAIs-A fair supply Of brick IL
cderng at that indicate Change for week
past Lath nrmer Hayerstraw haIa breS quote, az
Hard, 81 CODES Pale, s2asz so; RosenSaIe Cement
sOcssl per bbl American Portland, s2dS2 % Belgian
Portland s2as2 25 English Portland 81 $3.50 30 Rock
Johns Common Lime soc Laths 81 S5ds2 so par 1000;
goats hair, 21a26c per bush cattle Iair, loalsc.
CoFFEE-Rio the spot was strongly maintained on
basis OF 1896 for No stock 70 arrive eotive and
Sy an a e sssSs bags S Span s P Se
No T. per Finsnce 1Sc 1000 bags per DO 12f,c; LOCO
bags No. s. per Asstlc Prime 13e 400 bags no. Per
oraney, l8ci 14o0 bags No PEE oCapua iS'tei topo
shipped 125se; 1000 bags no santos, 1sse and Z
santos, ds1e and 500 ass No santos ltae eDS
sales, 800 bags Msracaibo, private terms Ia me
speculative line there moderate degree or activity
and higher prices prevailed on covering q December
'shorts Stimulated by the extensive business IN SOCK
TO arrive December at one period showed rise u 3!
points and the general market closed at an advance
l5d25 points. RIO cables were steady HaTe declined
Fa, r. and Hamburg dropped llal pig London weaker
SIS Sd February 5is 81; March SIS Cd April sos 90
0o0 good second CiO EIios) 25o exchange (priyate,
States 1000 bags Rio cleaTanees TO Europe 5000 bag:
Rio stock $1,000 bags; Rio market steady Receipts
Santos 200 bags santos stock 4o5 600 bags santos
market, firm good average Santos. 300 The name OF
on December is j. W Taylor Receipts at Rio July q
TO December 3, 1891, 100000 bags same time 1880,
ops 900 bags time 1882 0O2G 600 lags receipts
at santos July / to December g. 1891, 1593000 bags;
same time $780, CO. 900 bags time 1889, 1882
900 bags. -, % noo
Marsdlles Dec. ARRIVALS during last month, 10000
in Marches December l. %, 500 bags.
Total sales here to-day, $4,000 bags
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
rcg4ayG THE POSTAL FORCE IN THIS CITY.

hztnaster Van Colt was overjoyed yesterday at
hsag that the POstoffce Department had decided 10
aby him 10 employ sixty additional clerks. lie has
ben striving might and main since he entered once
m an additional appropriation, as the present force Is
oFervorked and is at times unable to handle the
mails with the rapidity which is desired Mr. Van
you viii name the new men before Monday. The
names win be taken from The Civil Service list which
fov NUMBER about 300. Most Of the new men VIII
stationed in the Postofice, in the departments OF
hreign and domestic mails. few Of the clerks VIII
v sent 10 branch stations which are most In need OF
more men. At present the clerks in the General Post
once often have to work ten hours more day. and
NE addition TO the force will relieve the men OF
eeaiy all their extra burdens. Mr.. Van Cott mas
' no opportunity Of urging that more CLERKS should
~ employed here and the success OF his eherts wan
much decrease delays to the mail due 10 an insufficient
clerical force
Postmaster General Wanamaker, In an interview Is
soeted saying that he had seen bags OF man re-
4n unopened IN the Postofce here, While othef DaS
YER piled on top Of them (le mall arriving Iast Dcs
saaiod nrst Mr. Van Colt says that TINS aDu,e ia. a
corrected for some time and that now ihe Az
Nlbuied hFst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
rYE CHINESE TROUBLES.
coSsuIs AT TGENTsN ALARMED.
-u,, APPLY FOR NAVAL PRoTEcuoN-HosuL
rry TO FOREIGNERS IN PEKIN.

ITY TO FOREIGNERS IN PEKIN.
,.,aon Dec. 4-"The Tmesn this morning pub
- a dspatch from Singapore, saying that the
..,s consuls stationed at Tien-Tsln, about seventy
~ nom Pehn of which city 1ien-Tsin is the port.
~. become so alarmed at the threatening aspect OF
ns.rs that they have applied for naval protection.
-. british gunboat FirebIand and a Japanese war
a,r are at present lying az Tien-Tsin.
The dispatch adds that the feeling Of luminosity
,.rained for foreigners has spread TO the capital,
"a the natives do not hesitate TO show their dcteSta
A. for the baIbartans." IL is common practice
a. them to stone Europeans as the latter pass along
s,n,ath the city walls.
The condition OF the Imperial Treasury may be
,.ds.d from the fact that when the Manohu troops
s. ordered to proceed from Pen to the Great Wall,
sist the advance OF the rebels. their departure had
- :, DELAYED until money could be borrowed TO pur-
.s. sheepskins 10 protect them from the nclemency
=, the northern winter
paris Dec 1.-The Chinese Minister to France to-
..v informed NJ. Ribot. Minister of Foreign Affairs,
a., the Government OF China was confident that IL
~ be able to suppress the rebellion. The French
ys-nnent has taken measures 10 protect its interests
~ citizens In China, and the Minister OF Marine Vice
I4nirsl Barley, has ordered that gunboat De dis
,stched 10 Ten-Tsin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
TOPICS IN THE ENGLISH CAPITAL.
rrr CHINESE oUEsTIoN-GovERNME BILLS
ROBERT BROWNING.

Eve CHINESE oUESTION-G0vERNMEN BILLS
ROBERT BROWNING.
o,pyrshf, 1891 BY The Ns,0- York A.oeiated Pres.
Inudon, Dec. 4.-The French Governments over
nres 10 the Powers for joint diplomatic action at
p.sin accompanied by naval demonstration at the
t-sty ports have met with distinct rebuff from the
rrrnsh and German Governments. semi-oficial Paris
,,srams assert that Foreign Minister Ribot made
s,spe proposals. but merely designed to ascertain the
v,ws Of the different Powers. His view differs from
A, view which the English Foreign Office takes. II
,.sced no special diplomatic sagacty TO perceive the
yrnch Governments game. Russia has declared her
ntion to hold aloof from any interference but her
Ecpesn ally, acting for her. aims to involve England
m hostile treatment OF the Chinese Government, with
which before long England may find it advisable 10
ske common action against common enemy. The
eyertures Of France were intimated to the Chinese
Embassy and were also cabled TO Sir John Walshnm,
u. British Minister to China. whose cabled reply
Md Lord salisbury to tell NJ. Ribot that there no
necessity for joint any other interference in China
Sir John Walsham advises independent English action,
n any be required under understanding with the
psEn Government
A committee OF the Cabinet consisting of Mr.. Bal.
sur Lord AshbouTne, Mr.. Goschen and Mr.. Jackson,
q shaping the Irish Local Government bill. Another
nsmmlttee including Mr. Goschen, Mr.. Chaplin, Mr..
BslfOur and Mr.. Ritchie presided over by Lord
salisbury, Is considering the proposed Eng
hh Land bill. This system Of Cabinet cOmait-
res Is superseding the formal Cabinet councils.
NJ Gosehen Will not promote the bill giving effect
70 the gold scheme unless he is assured that
II viii pass without much opposition, and the plan
IN be dropped unless It meets with general and ready
acceptance.
Admirers Of Browning are excited over a discus
sion as to whether or not Browning was Christian.
Robert Buchanan, commenting on the assertion made
n Ms Orrs recent article, that Browning confessed
belief IN Christianity, that the poet in speaking
70 him once the death of friend, uttered not
word that even indicated his belief in personal i'm
mortality that Browning doubted all creeds. believed
vaguely in a personal God, and had a deep yearn-
Ing toward a Divine ideal.
As soon as Prince George of Wales IS able to
travel he will 70 on cruise 10 tile Mediterranean.
The yacht Aline is being fitted up for his use.
Unfavorable reports have been received concerning
TIE Rev Mr.. Spurgeon. His doctors have warned him
no; 20 expect complete recovery. AS his disease is
running Us course; but they hope that the natal
termination will be long retarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
uSrFUL MEMORY SYSTEM.

From The Kansas City Times -,
A voung lady who has lately taken on , tne Iau u
memory brushing" confded In sc,' Ssd sa,lurc
quaIh 1 90 nsesh on events allow may learn 10
retain things in my mind they shOsa De 'h snort
claimed us II In disgust At her In aas ali Won
nave 10 do in each case is 10 form some NIUE oouG
with any thing you wish 70 remember anu For I'm.
never forget it, Explain" she SAID for III
stance the gentleman replied, .,vtr,
In fourteen hundred ana hnS"'"'
Columbus sal ed the ocean blue -. .,h =.
The Young lady was ir hRi state OF gicc o. id,nc
practical aud really beautiful manner vi nt'h -
ppSmory and her thanks profuse lIIe "ehu ~
Two daye bcleye-when the two met agnih. INV NV
= -. Won getting along With the conplets asheu nc
1,tsllc She eAeaimed A pound OF canny Hues
that Won don't remember what told you, Verpatin,
he banteringy said and she took the bet on INC sS''
rbsn she ratified on the words: 900.
A"e" - Tn fourteen hundred and ntnety-tnrec
Columbus sailed the deep blue sea-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
Proposals.

n PROPOSALS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES
PHILADELPHIA, DEPOT OF sos THE sc, 9vAB B
PHILADELPHIA, PA, December ], ls9l-Saaed Pro-
nosas In trip cat will be received here until u O'clock
a. NJ TUESDAY January ) 1892. for furnishing the
United States QuaItermastel Department the following
stcles 10 be delivered the Quartemaers Depot a.
Phnadepha Pa Helmets. Campaign Hats Forage Caps.
Cotton Undeshts Berlin Gloves, Barrsek Shoes Canvas
Iegyns Mus shirts Trumpets, Buttons Buckles ID. Is.
Cloth Flannel.. > T. kefsey b Doeskln Cotton Duck
aso be considered. Bidders must state the earliest dates
when they VIII commenee and complete deliveries The
Coyenment reserves the right reject any all bids.
Preference viii be given h articles Of domestic production
or manufacture conditions OF quality and price neludng
An the price OF foreign product manufactures the duty
thcreon equal For copies Of printed nstSuetos TO
bidders blans for proposals, etc. apply AZ ths Oneo
Envelopes containing proposals b be Endorsed proposals
Military supplies and addressed 20 ne gnesfsisnod
Deputy ouartermastorGenera u s A. Ia charge 4 pssst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
ppoposIyG A CHANGE IN PAPER MONEY.

To the Editor Of The TIL bune.
Sir: Allow me TO make some remarks In reiauoh ID
the size of our paper money now In use. The present
81. e. s5 and $40 bills entirety too long Dill
Of a size say 5x3 inches, would be more Convenient
be more in proportion. and would certainly LOOK Oct
ter There Is also altogether too much printing on
hth sides OF these Bulls and the designs of most es
necially those on the backs Of the bills arc not artistic
and Are meaningless A shorter bill would be more
convenient In every way than the present long Dill
II coud be kept fat in pOcketbook would be Of HANDY
onid also cost less 10 manufacture. Why should not
shorter bill represent the same value as ne present
too-long bill Yours, LEO Won hooENbhn"'
New-York, Dec. ., 1901.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-05
TO CONSIDER SALT RArEs;AGAIN.

Chicago, Dec 4.-The Commissioners Of the Western
Traffic Association will meet December to take up
again the question OF Hutchinson salt rates. The
whole fight is between tine Hutchinson output on one
side and the Michigan and New-York output on the
other for favorable freight rates The Michigan and
NewYork companies want rates that will let them into
territory which the Hutchinson people claim as their
own and the railroad companies, which are more or
less interested in the matter having little diff
Guilty in deciding Just where the line should be drawn.
The Hutchinson corporation Is now fighting for an ex-
tension OF Its market east OF the Mississippi River.