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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
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Washington, March 18.-Mr Cannon, chairman Vi
the House Committee on Appropriations OF tic hi9'
Congress, today completed his statement OF inc az
preparations of that Congress, which VIII Oe p''l.|
under leave granted before the adjournment iii'
IS the first accurate and complete statement WEN"
has been prepared and it is ole Of universal 'eicS'
especially in view of the extravagant estimates herc
oforc put forth for partisan purposes oy "icr' cs'
Of the minority Mr.. Cannon's weDknoWn anu Wei
deserved reputation as a careful. conservative ahu
painstaklng statesman viii add weight 10 TINS s''''
ment which is, in the main, PLAIN taIe OIL is"N
unmarked by political bias. 1t is generally KNOW"
that, by distribution of the general appropriation
bills in the XLIXth Congress mainly TO punish '"'
Randall who was then chairman Of the Appropriations
Committee and In order diminish his influence that
committee was relieved Of all responsibility eAoePU
as to six Of the fourteen money bills IL Is proDu'io
that IL this had not been done the aggregate 'PPiD
pratlOns of the List Congress, as well "a Oh te L
Congress- might have been somewhat smaHer' WI
Cannon's plain statement, however VIII dSperac III u
great degree the clouds of Misrepresentation ana
partisan fasehoods with which Democrats nave sous"
to befog the action of the last Congress.
Mr. CannonS statement gives, first chrohoiosc"
history Of the appropriation acts OF inc hso se'>"'
with statement OF the amount APPROPRIATED loI ."o
same purposes for the current hScal year. -io'
stating the causes for certain items OF increase III ,'
Agricultural bill caused by the transfer Of the Weather
Eurcan 10 the Department Of Agriculture In the hd"
u t xtinruish the title Indian Lands in pursuance
Of legislation by prior Congresses, all Of which VIII
be reimbursed in the Naval BILL to pay debts ihc"rei
by previous Congresses on account oil ne" sHp', !"
tho Pension bill on account OF the Dependent law
and other legislation, well a. the natural increase
Of the pension roll; in the Postoicc bill. on account
of the natural growth of the service etc., he gives
blo showing the total appropriations Of the Lth AMI
LIST Congresses respectively Rejecting fractions OF
a dollar the table is as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
REPORT OF THE ALERr's CONDITION.

Washington March Is SpecaD.-The report Of ths
court Of inquiry the Alert has been received at the
Navy Department. The vessel has been at the Mare
Island. Cal. Navy Yard FOR some months and carried
on the books preparing for sea- Conflicting re
ports OF her condition reached the Department, and
board Of survey reported her requiring repairs es
mated 10 cost about $500. Later second board ex.
amined the vessel and reported the hnu in bad cond
ton and that the expense OF making the ship sea-
worthy would reach $1,000. a court OF inquiry was
thereupon detailed to ascertain the reasons OF delay IN
repairing and the present condition Of the vessel IL
i understood that the courts report simply gives facs
and makes no recommendations The general I'm.
preston nj the Department is that the vessel can %
pat in seaworthy condition without extensive repairs
The san Francisco will be ready for sea next week.
according to reports received AZ the Navy Deparmen.
to day. She will Join the Baltimore and Pensacoa "
Chilli.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
THE WE4THER REPORT
FORECAST TILL 5 p. NJ. THURSDAY

FORECAST TILL p. NJ. THURSDAY
.W,,hir g;cn March 1S.-For New England ana EasV "a
Nrw.York light rain; fair and cooler THURSDAY h'rH''
winds becoming northerly -
For Eastern Pcnnsyhan.a, NewJersey, Del"ate' rS''
land and Virginia, light Jain; cooler IhVrSuay H'7A''
variable Is nds.
For the ClroliLas, rain warmer.
For Georgia fair Thursday night warmer -
For llcrdl Alabama and Mississ pli, fair Ihu''u"
cooler except IN Florida at night.
For Louisiana and Eastern Texas fair; sllehuy cOol
For Tennessee and Kentucky rain colder az h'e"''
,,rohl, winds. cold wave in the western portions
For Arkansas ani Missouri fair Thursday nlshV' eoa''
For Western New.YorA. Western Pennsylvania "e''
Virginia and OHIO. l-hJ rain colder at night.
For Ind ana AMI Illinois fair az pieh,; oocer
Fo- Lower Michigan, light sro" In the sou'"er" pN''
Tor Upper Michigan aud Wisconsin. fair warmer ~
night. ..,toh,i,, 9, a-mer.
For Minucs( Il aud the Dakotas fair: slightly
For Iowa, Kahsls. Nebraska and Coo91aO' 'aF "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
FINDS FOR THE SHERMAN MONUMENT.

GcUrc wilson, secretary Of tho Chamber OF tom
mcrcc said Yesterday that $4,000 IN sub'crp-
tons to the sherman statue Fund had been received
by the committee having the matter in hani and h.
believed that by Tuesday. when The committees meets
,,ain the amount Will be moro than $4,000. ana
IL f. understood that no further subscriptions VIII
LIE i'm orcict ~ steps have been taken toward de-
c.ion as to the style Of the monument. No Artist ha'
been engaged on the work ~ plans hay" been sub
mittcd samuel d. BabCock said that all these things
would De- attended To In sod time. some ACTON VIII
probably be taken at the next meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
Tile nRlcE MEMoRllL rrxn Crows.

Mcssrs Brown BROTHERS & CO., No. 30 Wall St, have
received the following contributions to the Brace
Memorial Fund: Previously Acknowledged, Sl-.41o
through l.. ". IIol~tc, 40. - II. Mark, Place; In
mcmoriam Lucu' Tuckcrman. $50 william Frank
I'm Brush s2j John \. King, $50; W. ID. sloane
- 900: f. X. IIoughton. SO. IL. NJ $3.50; Mis-
= W 1ucNorman so. MI Grace Wilkes, 81; VIII
lam VI TAYLOR SO: ". G.. Boulton, 800: 7. NJ
Johnston r. go Mi, I"nfod, T!5, William I
NcLcrucrlAi 800: George G.. Williams. 200. MORT
X Jcup 800 name withheld, al 900; total, 81 IVA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
C. p. KIMBALL CRITICALLY I'LL.

c. p. Kmba Of Chicago. ex.Consu at STUTTGART Is at
the Brcvoort House critically III. lie paralyzed In
his left arm side years and has subject
To heart trouble since The climate Of Chicago cling
too harsh he obliged TO In Florida winter
lie has with his family at the BrevoOrt House
last November Two days he had attack 81
heart trouble complicated with brain disorder and
O'clock Yesterday afternoon he unconscious Ills
physican Dr. Edward L. Partridge. has given all hone
OF his recovery His brother arrived yesterday from
Chicago. and his Is expected to-day. His wife and
the rest Of his family with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
KNIGHTS ARRESTED FOR EXToRTION.
CHARGED WITH FORCING MONEY fKoM ho'h
ESTER FIRMS on ACCOUNT OF
LABOR TROUBLES.

Rochcster. ~ " March 1s-Jamcs A. wright as
,rict organizer OF the Knights OF Labor WHO aITlN@
here thi, morning from Pmladephm t"Scl'ct VIII"
John G.. Thcim and Frederick y. Archer. VI ''''' ''
- ,.,.,od Immediately after the morning session oi
Tho BOARD NJ Arbitrat on on a charge Of conspiracy
Al the investigation Of the clothing cutters lockout
bcr, by the state Board Of Arbitration, the scheme DS
which money is cxtoted from firms by the ''ot"lhS
Cutters National Union shown by Voinh''""N
cores pondcncc between manufacturers III '"a Guy anu
Waller = Westclbr0ok, secretary Of the uh'o"' ana
lanes Hughes chairman OF the executive board 81 tc
,Jpr W.. torlrnol has been arrested IN New ork
Pre- sidcnt Mcclure, Of the union. Is under aIIH,t III
tbc Charge ~ cxt0rtion. They will be brought here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
THE FOOD AND HEALTH EXPOSITION.

The Food and Health Exposition at the Lenox Ly.
ceum has been drawing large crowds Last night
Ncw.Jersey invaded the building. IL being New-Jersey
day. The orchestra the Grand Opera House played
and A. g. De Frecc the director. general. had made
pie arrangements for the inner man. To-day the I'm.
ploycs Of Carl II. Schultz will visit the exposition In
a body. Next week Pennsylvania will send up large
contingent, before this Interesting and instructive
exposition is closed Rudolph Aronson, Of the Casino. and
the whole company Will 60 TO the exhibit. In every
wav the exposition is well worth a visit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
TO INVEST THE HIRSCH FUND.

The trustees Of the IIirsch Fund have now received
so 400 600 for fund and yesterday they decided
vest the money bearing interest at five per
cent. A committee with exJudge Meyer 5. Isaacs
chairman was appointed N make the investments The
trustees are now expanding money from the fund for
support Of schools the rate OF 80 0Oc month The
regular meeting days OF the committee the second
Wednesday and every fourth Sunday In each month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
A BONDSMiN WANTS TO GIVE Up BlRONDESS

&. Palmer, counsel for the cloak manufacturers,
said Yesterday that he mad received message from Tho
sheriff Of Queens County saying that ono Of the bonds
men Joseph Darondess mad declared his wish OF
Withdrawing the bail bond and surcndcrng the man.
The bondsman, who Is tailor had told the Sheriff
that had cOcrced into signing th' bond by ms
worknen, who sld that they would 20 on strike II he
did not go bail for ar0ndrss IN the amount 81 10000.
Inasmuch Baondcss is locked up In Jefferson Market
prison on "A charge OF eXtorton his bond-man Will have
some delivering him up To the Queens County
auth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

and Economic Geology. Course Bon Geography oou'S'
A-March 81 Oadcayed trees; April l. cohlerous "e
and palms April 1s, GRANTEES ana @ahdsoneS' 'S -
,',,s,onc. and marbles; MAY 49, Coal and petroleum.
Course E-lrch -, Northern and Central France TaS
Apr H. Southern France, the PyrenecS April 20 Nor
crn Italy Venice and Florence; May Q, Central anu
southern Italy, Rome and Naples; May 30 Iuhi' anu
Algeria. a
rh doors Of the new auditorium at the southern END
Of the lower exhibition hall will be opened at 10 O'CLOCK
and the lectures Will begin at 10 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
living 4 RECEPTION AND BALL.

The Bottlers and Manufacturers Association Of this
city gayo annual reception aud bali at the Lcx!ng
ton Avenue Opera House last night. clubhouse is In
course erection 2I9 Eat Thirty ghthst. The
officer, Of the association President George Grau
sdents W f. Iollwede and Walter Gubner;
rotary, J.. Lebkuchner treasurer, II. Zubler, jr SER
gcant-atarms H. w. Never.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
MASTER WORKMAN MUGHEs's ARREST.

Philadelphia March lS.-Jam"s Hughes master
workman Of A~,mbly No. 23l OF garment cutters an"
trimmer, Of North America. and chairman OF the Ma
,o,,I Executive Board knight, oi Labor, who was
arrested here last night at the request ct Inspector
Evrnc, Of New York. the charge 81 cNt"rti"h' was
brought before Magistrate Pole this morning ana com
rnitted TO await the arrival Of requ-ton papcr' from
NcvYork Deputy sheriff James l. Ha"i'Y' 'i
Rochester " Y. was present at the hearing ana 10
soon a, the requl,ton papers arrive hughes VIII DE-
givcn into his custody,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
FOR A SEA POSTAL SERVICE.

The North German Lloyd steamer IIavcl. which
sailed for Bremen at / O'Clock Yesterday. carried the
three American postal clerks who are to perform the
new duty Of sorting German mail while crossing the
ocean The clerks are W. II. Hall, p. J. Hoffman
and W. II. MOndon.
Hoffman will leave Bremen the Elbc on April
| and will remain duty that vessel. MOndon
will leave Hamburg the Columbia April .. and
Hall will leave Bremen April on the Elder Other
sea postal clerks will be assigned similar duty later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
Prominent ARRIVlLS AT THE HOTELS

observation-disclosures 5. 4. Langley, Washington
FIFTH ANENU E-Jeremlah NJ. Rusk, Secretary OF Agr
culture Senator Richard L. Pettgrcw. Of South Dakota
Seiator Joseph NJ. Carey, Of Wyoming; Ex-Governor Will
lam Claim, OF Massachusetts,. and Colonel w W. Dud
lev Of Indiana. GILSEY-Iohn Boyd Thachcr, Of Al
blny. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Benton McMilin, OF
tennessee. PARK VENUE-Dlvid a. Wells, OF Nor
wlch, Conn. Mayor Frederick o. Prince
Of Boston. INSTRUMENTATION Cyrus g.
Luce Of Michigan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
COMMUNICATIONS WITH IQUToUE CUT OFF.

W. Il. Grace Go. received cable dispatch from chill
Yesterday saying that all Geographic communication with
Iuuiqur had or. the office Of Flint a Co. a
dispatch received saying that lquqle and Pagua were
In the hand, insurgents All reported quiet at
lnlrl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
SILVER BOUGHT AND BONDS REDEEMED.

Washington March 1S.-The amount of silver onered
for sale to the Treasury Department TO-DAY was
6G2 900 ounces, and the amount purchased 4l-oVo
ouncas az follows - 900 at SO.9s0O, $1,000 ounces
at so0s0s 10000 ounces at SO.9e99 $4,000 ounces
at 5000. $3.50. a.
The amount OF IL per cent bonds redeemed 10
day was "a 800 making the total to date Sl2ooo'0"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

Tho loss on the stock of the II. j. tanin Company
which was in the stOrehOuse at NO'. - and 30
Leonard ST. which belongs TO c. F. Hoyey. Of Boston,
is estimated at about 10 per cent. The bremen are
entitled 10 great credit In checking the fire in this
building as soon as they did The goods are Insured
for $3.50, 900 in various companieo and the building
Tor $40 600 There was slight loss on the goods In
ihe Claim warehouse at Nos "a and go Lconari-st.
The goods were insured for 100000 in different com
pancs. , noo --o -. ,, ,i,di,gs
OF the Knckerbocker Brewing COMPANY. 3i2ooo on
the machinery and $50 900 on the STOCK. some OF
The insurance was distributed as follows: German
American, 1880: Insurance Company on N3Ttn
Association Philadelphia. 81 500; Scottish Union,
$1,000; London, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
ForRrH.cLAss posTMAsrERs APPOINTED.

Washington, March 17.-FOurth-c!ass postmaSters
we're to-day appointed as follows
Pennsylyana-E. Il. Smith, BruShvile; G: T. Hol.
lister Uelvetia Sew-Jcrsey-J. A. SOuder. GlbDstowh'
New Iork-C,. ". Taber. Billings; y. W. Wright; oat
FISH: L. A. Cas~art Middleheld: ii. l.. Bowen NoFti
Voney: II. F. NOxon, Noxon; MassachusettS-"' d.
WILEY, Lynniield.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
LECTURES ON BOTANY AND GEOGRAPHY

owing to an act OF the State Legislature providing for
instruction botany and geography, the American Museum
OF Natural History and EiRhthave
has decided upon the following schedule OF lectures for the
instruction VI teachers Course Aon Economic Botany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

An opportunity seldom offered to purchase handsome
furniture OF desgns may be found at Geo. Z. Flint
Ga "a 1QA West 1tthat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
rp1nuyE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
HOURS; Morning.

In the diagram continuous line shows me oaV y, ,.
rucuat Yesterday observed at the nlteu 49,
Signal Service Station at this city The dse pinsi"
the temperature noted at Peirys Pharlicy' Sun D'
Tribune Office, March TO- A. m-Clesr wss.ne' ~
vailed most Of tine Yesterday. with warm
or southwesterly winds The temperature ranged oe'
30 and AZ degrees the average (S0's) being 20 io
on the corresponding DAY last wear ana ii'' -"''
On Tuesday. A.. ,,u nror ahlv re
cloudy or partly cloudy weather WIN "'''' ~
warmer at first but colder in tas night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
INSURANCE ON RUINED BUILDINGS.
HOW THE POLICIES WE'RE PLACED-CoMPANIES
AFFECTED.

The Cohnfed Building at Nos 1O4 and 106 BIeecker-
ST. was owned by NJ. w. Mendel. 1t is a total loss
The assurances and the companies in which 1t was
inSu red
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
MIR, CANNON'S STATEMENT.
APPROPRIATIONS OF THE LIST CONGRESS-

ITEMS OF INCREASE EXPLAINED-A TOTAL w
ss.ilO.129 - EXCLUDING PENSIONS.
SMALLER INCREASE THAN THAT oF
THE LTH CONGRESS OVER THE
XLIXTH CONGREsS-A RECORD
UPON WHICH THE RE-
PUBLICAN PARTY
CAN STAND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
Fixtures in the Queen for II, 500
NJ & b. schwartz, OF No. 40 Grcene-st, were IN
cured IN their stock as follows:

Roberts, Cnshman & Co., OF NOS. 10 anu 80
Greenest hat materials did not sustain heavy loss
The principal damage 10 their stock was zone Dy IRE
4. a iistn their assurances:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

The tenants Of the building were Alfred benjamin

The tenants of the building were Alfred Benjamin
d. Co. The list Of their assurances could not be oD-
tained yesterday, but they run up to $6O1,oOo Tie
companys stock is estimated total loss. About
$4,000 in new assurances had been placed on the com
pany's stock TO take effect March 90 There are,
therefore, still happy insurance men In this CITY,
BENJAMIN Co were manufacturers of summer clothes,
and their stock valued at $4,000.
NJ w. Rosenstein had feather factory in the Old
bulding at No 1O2 Bleecker-st His stock was said
10 be worth $50 OOO but he had insurance OF only
so 500 on his stock lie unable TO get more IN
surance because no company would take the RISKS,
owing 10 the fact that Rosenstelns establishment was
between two large risks, and had In II artificial hOwes
and feathers and other articles OF lnilanmabe nature
The following assurances were on the stock:
phSan,x ~ R,oo.Iyn. $4,000
SnetanA y" ............ 1000
!Inma '''''''''''' 80 .............. 5000
i,mcois.s; Mutnai Phladephia .............. 1000
ro,,, 60 500
c,,v ., Ionson' .'.,..................... $1,000
nyyariaI EnSiand .................. 5000
49, ~-'7 --.............., 5000
Union, Philadelphia. Observation-Disclosures" o,oOo
Total ................ $50 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

Total appropriations Lth Congress-.
Add for deficiency la pensions belonging
appropriations OF that Congress. 49,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

Total appropriations List Congress
Deduct for deficiency IN pensions that
should have been appropriated by the
Lth Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

The household furniture In the building was insured
In the Germania for So, 700.
The building at Nos. 90 and 100 Beecker-st, owned
by John E. Parsons and occupied by Hammerslough
d Saks clothiers, and E. V. Connect a. Co.. matters.
was insured in the following companies with the APP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19
S s S

Book OIL Blood and Skin diseases free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-19

The fixtures of the company were Insured In Inc
City Of London Company for S2,ooO
Levy d IIorwz. of Nos. 1913 and 19o Mefcer-s'''

Adolph Truss of No. ISL Greene-st.. was insured In
the Park for 81 800
Here is the insurance list the stock of sylvester
Iovacber A. CO.. of No 10 Greenc-st., dealers III
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-08-31
J9ikT STATEMENT
OF AUIToR AND TREASURER
OF ELKO COUNTY.

STATE OF NEVADA. =. 49,.
, County OF Elko. BE: "
AUDITORS OFFICE.
July z, tsJl.
To the Honorable Board of County Commas
sioners OF Elko County, Nevada. .. ~,
iGENFLENEs: We herewith submit, our Quar-
tcIiy Report OF the Finances OF the County
for the quarter Gndi"e June so, le9l. -.
Respectfully submitted: s.',.. %,
... GEO. u MEIGS,
JAS. CLARK,
r..s. Treasurer. -
ByQ. w. HULL. Deputy.
RECEIPTS FROM Ali. SOURCES.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-08-31

What IS Iae King is truth
and conf. dcncc.
If there were absolute
truth on the one hand and
absolute confidence on the
other, it wouldn't be neces-
sary for the makers of DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy to
back Up a plain statement
OF fact by a $500 guarantee.
They say" If we can't
cure 17z; (maie it personal,
pleasc,) Of catarrh in the
head, in any form or stage,
we'll pay you $500 for your
trouble IN making the trial"
An advertising fake"
you say.
Funny, isn't it, how some
people prefer sickness to
health when the remedy is
positive and the guarantee
aGs0Lnkc.
Wise men don't put moucy
back Of flakes"
And taking" doesn't pay.
Magical little granuIes-
those tiny, sugar-coated Pei
lets of DR.. Pierce scarcely
larg.:r than mustard seeds,
yet powerful to cure active
yet mild IN operation. The
best Liver Pill ever invent
ed. Cure sicl, headache,
dizziness, constipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-08-31
REMARKAeLE PETS.

A DRUGGIST IN Maine boasts of cat
which can tell tho difference between 4
one and fivc-oollar bill and invaria bly,
drinks her milk through u straw.
n YOUNG woman in Lewiston, Me-,
drowned n kitten and then buried it be-
hind the barn. That night the old cat
went and dug it up, and taxing IT into
tho kitchen brought it to life again.
WHEN tho owner of pct donkey in
Jackson, Tenn, purchased rival and
installed it on his farm, the Jealous
original pct resented the intrusion by
braying so Loud that it burst q blood
vessel and diod. 49,.
A SMALL boy entered Buffalo black
smith shop with u small pony which he
wished shod. Tho Blacksmith could
not get down conveniently, SO he picked
tho pony UP and PIT him on an old box,
where Inc could pick up his corners moro
readily. ." s*@
STORY comes from Lititz, Lancaster
county, Pa, that Linn Shelly found q
bumblcbccs' nest in tho shaggy hair of
the neck, of his pet Newfoundland dog
when he clipped it. A number of cells
containing wax wore found, and sew
eral bees were protecting their home.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-08-31
LOST AND FOUND.

AT Deposit, n. Y, dog owned by
.. u. Wal;cman found pockctboos
continuing four hundred dollars in bank
notes. That is quite valuable dog.
TIE New York girl who lost her en-.
Cegcmcnt ring in wash basin only to
find it two years later in the gutter,
where it had been washed from an omen
sewer, had meantime been married and
widowed.
a GENTLEMAN dropped gold badcc
from his vest in the corridor of the post
Office the other aftcr0oon, and when
he missed il rctraccd his steps ani
found the pin lying among the paper
and dust of the corridor in plain sipb,
of The hundreds who had passed tim,
way. The pin had been lost full hour.
IN. Z. sun. 49,. ..
HARRY FuRNrss, the gifted London
artist, has grievance. Another artis,
whose namo is Harold Furniss, has bcc.
signing III. Furniss'' to some ,n'fcri
drawings, This is Harry Furniss' sic
nature. .. ..f.
LITERARY society In London has beer
showing marked attention t. Mrs. Gen
Custer during her visit there. She ha
made favorable impression on cver.y.
one, which is not singutas considering
%ar popularity in America. -4-.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-08-31
ABOUT LIVING AUTHORS.

RUDYARD KIrIING has begun the use
OF typewriter.
JUSTIN MCCARTHY, the younger. has
alrcady written eleven books and seven
plays, although he is only thirty years
old.
JAMES WnITCoMB RILEY, while abroad,
is arranging to have IN edition of his
poems Issued by. n London publisher,
with elaborate illu3trationS.
TIE payments to Bret IInrtc by his
English publishers last year arc said to
have reached total Of SID, 900, while in
America he was paid only $1,000.
hLEXAHDEn DUMA3 is said to have
worked in some gambling scenes in his
now comedy, rs he spent several weeks
tbut not 4 sony at Monte Carlo last win
ter observing the play.
ELLA WHEELER Wilcox bcran her
poCtical career at the age of eight
years, and ut sixteen she had q local
fnr1c before she had ever been ten miles
away from her country home.
TIE wife of the well-lsnown writer
ant lecturer, Max O'Rcll (whosc real
name Is Paul Blouct), will accompany
her husband OH his next lccturiug tour,
which will be through Australia, and
will commence in September next.