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A nnnhtfnI Story.

A Norwegian living in the sixteenth
century was accounted a masterhand
this it is recorded that he made sixteen
thousand dishes of turned ivory, in
every respect without flaw, and so
tiny that all of them could be safely
Graded in an empty pepper-corn cup
of usual size. One may well believe
that, as was written in injection,
''magnifying- glasses were essential to
full be lief and enjoyment of the Lilli-
putian show;' it is added that the
fairy-lil1e workmanship was the admi-
ration of many learned men.-Harper'B
RnZar
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Fashion is attempting to restore to
high favor the once ill-omened opal,
and at the last drawing room the
queens jewels were large and beauti-
full opals set in diamonds. But supersti-
tious women will remember that the un-
fortunate Empress Eugene reluctantly
had been persuaded to wear necklace
of opals at the last great fete at st.
Cloud, given in 1870, just before the dec
laration of war, and that on her last
public appearance before the tragic
death of her son, Rudolf, the empress
of Austria had clasped the fatal jewels
about her throat and wrists.
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A PRETTY SIGHT.
Appearance of a Great Cattle Drove Cross
ing River.

Appearance of a Great Cattle Drove Cross
ing River.
One of the prettiest sights in all the
world, to my notion, is big band of
cattle fogdiDg a wide, deep stream.
When the leaders have reached the far
ther side there is a bow-shaped line of
horns and heads, showing how the mid
stream current carries them down. The
sharp-pointed horns look like line of
bayonets. One time | saw such n sight.
That time, however, it was not so pleas
ing. We were driving about six hun
dred head of stock cattle to California
and had struck the Colorado river at
Fort Yuma. The river was at flood
stage, SO we split the drove up into
punches of twenty each. | was getting
the fourth bunch across, and had them
about half way over, when there was a
tremendous, terrifying roar. Looking
up stream, | saw a wall of debris and
drift, forty feet high, coming down like
an avalanche In the few seconds l
watched it sweeping down / could see
that there were houses, cattle, horses,
barns and haystacks caught in the great
IudSS. IL was d ptCbbJ NAOoC CdAi3 Dub
we made the bank just in time. As
the last steer scrambled up the bank
the freshet rushed by US with the speed
of an express train. got word over to
the main herd and told the men to drive
up the river until we could cross. 1t
was three weeks before we met again,
and in that time the herd and the men
on the other side had some terrible ex-
periences, struggling through miles Of
sand where there was not blade of
grass or drop of water. There was
one stretch of eighty miles without
water. Well, at last we got the rem
nant of the drove to Los Angeles. They
were so used up that great many of
them died before they got to Market
! St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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-Beethoven's Flemish ancestry has
been proven by the discovery in Bonn
of a history of the Beethovens since
$50 years age Yhe composers great
grandfather lived in Antwerp in 1850.
His son Louis, in consequence of
family quarrel, left Antwerp at about
that time and got a position as tenor
in the royal choir in Bonn. His son
Jean, Beethoven's father, was singer
in the same choir. The last member of
the Antwerp branch of the family was
the mother of Jacob Jacob, marine
painter, who several years ago enjoyed
a European reputation. She was Maria
Theresa Won Beethoven, and she died
in January, 1924.
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His Name WAS William.

''What is your name, my little man2'
willie when I'm good an William
when 1 git licked
Glow old are you?"
"Ask maw."
''Where do you livef
''To home"
''You look like bright boy?"
Tell ye, mister, I'm way out o.
sight, an don't you forget it."
Don't you think that so bright a
boy as you are ought to be more man
nerly?"
'Say, looky here, I'm in it. 1 am, an
amt goin' to let no old duffer pump
me on private matters--bye, bye"
And the precious child put his hands
in his pockets and waited himself down
the street, whistling 'Annie Rooney" "
The kind old gentleman happened to
be his uncle, just returning from long
residence abroad, and when Willie got
home that night his name was William.
Detroit Free Press.
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One on the LAWYER.

An old man was on the witness stand
and was being cross-examined by the
lawyer.
"You say you are n doctor, air7"
"Yes, sir; yes, sir"
"What kind of doctor?"
81 make intments, sir. l make int
ments.''
Whats your ointment good for?''
''It's good to rub on the head 70
strengthen the mind
''What effect would it have If you
were to rub some of it on my head?'
"None at all, sir; none at all We
must have something to start With. ~
SaipesYIlle Eagle.
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after dark, but whether a night run
makes a man superstitiOus or not |
would not like to say. | had peculiar
experience myself on the mountain
ame years ago, one which led me to
ask for a day run, although l didn't
get it At that time was taking the
fast line east, leaving here about eight
o'clock in the evening and getting into
Altoona little after midnight. That
night we pulled out of the union depot
half an hour late, the Pan Handle con-
neetion being that much behind time.
THE first section, which l took ont,
consisted mostly of baggage and ex-
press cars, there being but two pas
senger coaches coupled on behind.
The sleepers were on the second sec
ton, which followed us about twenty
minutes later. You know how wild
and lonely the country is along the
Plttsburgh division, and that outside
dGreensburg and Johnstown there's
uosettlement worth mentioning.
When we reached the narrows east
Of Blairsville intersection a rainstorm
stln The wind howled through the
lorest and blew regular gale, the oc-
eaSional crash of falling tree on the
mountain above showing how the storm
was raging. Jack, my fireman, got
scared and begged me to stop the train
w lear we would run into log or a
landslide.
! didn't dare to do it, for as l said
Oeiore, we left Pittsburgh half an hour
i4le and so far had not made up one
minute and besides it wouldn't do to
y. on the time of the second section.
smut Off steam little so that in case
We should strike any thing we would
aoI De likely to roll down the rocks in
"eOe eonemaugh river.
y we passed through the Pack Sad
l'e all right, however, and reached
soahstown near midnight. This was
ssa,S before the great flood, and l was
s.aa When we came in sight of the
ialnace fires and electric lights of the
aV,i works, for somehow l felt nervous
"ad out of sorts.
a., 'neh we got away from Johnstown
~ oegan to climb up the mountain we
aPaln IN the wilderness, for, as
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CHASED BY AN ENGINE.
An Engineers Story Of a Wild
Railroad Ride.
Making Mile Minute to Escape Death
In Hot Pursuit-Why One Engineer Is
Looking for a Daylight
Run,
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t h e engineer,
putting content
e dl y upon his
pipe and gazing
w / t h lovin g
pride a t his
e n gine as it
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yard near the
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waiting for its
train, eve do
see some very
strange S i G h is
along the road
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Enduring Bliss.

He had staid and staid the night be-
fore until the girl was mad enough to
say anything, and she did the next day
when she met him.
II had perfectly delightful time at
your house last night" he murmured,
when he met her.
"Time?" she said, curtly, at was
more like eternity, "avWashingtoa Star,
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Bolton-The courts are humbugs. It
is impossible to get justice in this
country.
Hawley-What's the matter? Has
your wife lost her divorce suit2-Ipdge.
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TO KEEP A MOVE ON.
ess, Anow, the stretch of track on the
lohns. slope between Cresson and
a,e s.own runs through about as desc
xbera 'ecSion as you would find any
kDn. we were the only crew on the
Raro hlght, and l said to Jack that
Aoona -uust be a block on the west
anr... .faek on the other side of the
a.ee an ior we usually passed half a
ayino' 'tsins Isl OF empty coal cars after
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06
Po wder and Lightning Cause Death.

LONDON, June 5.-Krupp's works at Dorte-
mund, Westphalia, have been blown up by an
explosion, which killed four and seriously III
jured several other persons.
Terrible damage has been done by hght-
ming at Troppau In Austrian Siiesa
Many houses were burned, having been set
on fire by the electric fluid, and three persons
were killed A woman rs said TO have died or
fright during the storm, and large number
huddled about the church praying and crying
out, while others fought TO extingulsh the
flames.
The Kaiser evidently regards his coming
visit TO England as an important historical
event He has requested Herr Rudolph VIM
mer. Of Munich, and other painters to pro-
ceed TO that country and prepare 10 depict on
canvas the more important incidents OF ms
visit. including his public interview with bis
grandmother and the presentation at the
Guild Hall.
st. Petersburg advices state that the persecu-
ton of the Jews has taken new phase. 1nc
Russian authorities, after having abused, I'M
prisoned and otherwise i'll treated many thou
sands of the unfortunate race, are now ANXIOUS
to prove that the Jews are criminals ana de-
serve the punishment inflicted on them before
any charge was made. Therefore the. police
have seized the books Of number Of syna-
goeues containing the Jewish records OF mar
riages. and il is hoped TO secure evidence that
bioamous marriages have been common and
fiat Hebrews after obtainining worthless
divorces from the rabbis have married again
in violation of the law How far the effort 70
detect such crimes will succeed remains 10
be seen.-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06
DIR. BRIGGS CASE.
The Theological Seminary Directors Stand by
the Presbytery.

New YORK, June 5.-For three hours this
afternoon the directors of the Union Theologi-
cal Seminary sat in secret session discussing
the case Of DR.. Briggs. A resolution was
adopted at the meeting upholding the former
action of the directors regarding the transfer
of DR.. Briggs from the Davenport professor
ship of Hebrew to the new Edward Robinson
professorship of Biblical theology. The reso-
ution was as follows:
Resolved, That the board of directors. after
having taken legal advice, and after due con-
sideration see no reason to change their views
on the subject of the transfer of DR.. Briggs
and feel bound in the direction OF their duties
under this charter and constitution TO adhere
10 the same. .,
This is all, " said Treasurer Kingsley, that
we can make public of the meeting with the
exception that there were two dissenting
votes upon the passage OF the resolution:
The other points raised are deferred until
after we hear from the General Assembly"
The fact that struggle was III progress be-
hind closed doors was evident when Professor
George A. Prentiss staggered out into the hall
after the discussion had been under way for
two hours. and nearly sank TO the floor
through weakness brought on by over excite
ment. The venerable professors body shook
life leaf and he had to be assisted to
a private room until he had recovered. Then
Dr. Hastings left his place in the meeting and
accompanied the professor home. Only one
ballot was taken on the resolution, and the
vote stood 20 20 2 in favor of its passage.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06
REFORMED PRESBYTERIANS.
Little Interest Taken i'm the Speeches of De-
Tense by the Ministers.

PrrTsBuRG, Pa, June 5.-The interest in
the proceedings of the Reformed Presbyterian
SYNOD appears to have abated at the close OF
the eloquent appeals for justice by the sus-
pended ministers. The attendance to-day
was very small
Almost the entire morning session was taken
up by Rev George in his argument IN self
defense and in defense Of the action OF the
Pittsburg Preebytery. DR.. Georges argu-
ment was Disappointing 10 his friends. His
remarks were rambling. covering many points
five or six times The speaker became greatly
confused when pointedly questioned by those
whom he was trying 10 prove guilty of VIOLA
ting church laws Several sensations were
occasioned by the nature of these questions
and answers
Rev. DIR. McAllister, moderator of the Pitts
burg Presbytery, was called upon and began
his address in defense of the action of the
presbytery in suspendlng the ministers. After
analyzing the legal aspect of the question he
proceeded with the argument that there IS no
ground for an appeal from the decision of the
presbytery.
At the afternoon session Rev. McAllister
continued his argument. He stated that the
Pittsburg Presbytery had always maintained
the law and order and observed the discipline
of the Church, and had done no injustice
and wrong
He spoke at length in regard TO an alleged
breach of confidence with which he WAS ac
cused The Rev II. w. Temple. one of those
who attended the East-End meeting, and who
was secretary, told DIR, McAllister that an or
ganization had been formed. This was told
In confidence, but subsequently the seal Of
confidence was removed by the Rev. MIR.
Temple himself.
The speaker then said: I'm connection
with this one member before the presbytery"
The held in his hand paperl II have here
a sworn affidavit from Rev. j. +. Carson, OF
New York, that there was no organization
formed at thesEast-End meeting How are
we TO reconcile these two statements? One
saws there was an organization formed and
one has an affidavit that there was not. There
must have been an organization. because the
platform was printed and Mr. Temple told me
they were to secure signatures.
II assert that until the affidavit and min
utes of the Fast-End meeting are putupon this
table. shall insist that that organization was
q secret body"
The speaker referred TO the fact that the
nresbytery did not wrongly impute the in
fentions of the young men 10 break up the
Church. He spoke of the distressed condition
of several churches. and said that
thew were torn up because some one
in the Covenantry church had been
oniltv of following divisive courses. The
Sneaker read several verses from the Scripture
and the confession TO prove that the opinions
of the young men were erroneous and were
destructive TO the doctrines Of the Church,
and that their promulgation would divide and
overthrow the Church.
DR. McAllister will continue his argument
10 morrow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06

The New York Association Promulgates 2
Platform of Princlples.

Platform of Principles.
NEW YoBK, June 5.-The New York Tax
Reform Association has promulgated the fol-
lowing platform Of principles, which is signed,
among others by David A. Wells, of Nor
wich, Conn; George H. Scott, ex-president of
the Real Estate Exchange; +. g. Thurber.
Bolton Hall. @. T. Christian John II. lnman,
Amos II. Emo William Steinway, Edwin D..
Denning and Thomas G. Shearman.
1. The most direct taxation is theoretically
the best. because it gives TO real payers Of
taxes a conscious and direct pecuniary inter
est in honest and economical government.
q Mortgages and capital engaged III pro-
ductiOn or trade should be exempt from taxa
ton, because taxes on such capital tend to
drive it away, to put a premium on dishonesty
and 10 discourage industry.
g. Real estate should bear the main burden
of taxation because such taxes can be most
easily, cheaply and certainly collected.
f. Our present system Of Ievying and collec-
ting State and municipal taxes is extremely
bad and spasmodic, and unrehectlng tinkerlng
with 1t is unlikely to result IN substantial I'M
prOYement.
g. No Legislature will venture to enact a
good system of local taxation until the
people, especially the farmers, perceive the
correct principles of taxation and see the
folly OF taxing personal property.
therefore, we desire 70 unite our euOrlS III
such ways as may seem advisable to keep up
intelligent discussion and agitation of the
subject of taxation With view 20 improve
ment in the system of enlightenment as 70 the
correct principles.
Those who approve of the principles above
expressed, whether or not they are able to
give them assistance. are requested TO COM
municate with the New York Tax Reform As
sociation, No. III Broadway New York. with
view 10 some action on this basis. This call
is intended only to bring out such an express
sion Of opinion as viii make it possible to or
ganize for the propagation of these views.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06
ANOTHER HITCH THnRATFNrn.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 5.-There is fair
prospect for another hitch in the Behrng sea
matter before II reaches arbitration. and there
are obstacles yet 10 overcome before an agree
ment can be reached for closed season.
The bill passed by the House of Commons
confers authority upon the Queen 20 issue a
proclamation prohibiting British ubjectsf from
taking seals during certain period, but the
issuance of this proclamation is dependent on
the disposition Of the Queen, or rather of
Lord Salisbury. The British Government. it
IS understood, will insist that the United
States shall be pledged to pay British sub
jects for losses sustained through the depri-
yation of sealing privileges during the
closed season if the contentious of
the United States are not sustained by
arbitration. On the other hand the British
Government will probably agree to pay dam
ages to the American company in case a DIFF
terent decision is reached. OF course the
President can give no such pledge for pay
ment of damages, that being a matter that
Congress alone can deal with. Congress not
being IN session this question complicates the
situation and 1t is doubtful how the matter
will be settled
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06
TRIAL or DUNCAN BEGUN.
The Sensational Attempted Wife-Murdet
Being Heard i'm Court.
(By Cable to the Times.l

lBy Gable 70 the llnlesl
CARNARvAN. WALES. juno 5.-R. @. Duncan,
the American who was found near Bettws-y-
Coed in the act of assaulting his wife with
stone on May 18th. was taken from prison
here this morning 10 that place TOR triaL lie
was looking pale and careworn.
The chief witness at the trial was Evan
Evans. the quarryman farrler. who went over
in detail the finding Of the Duncans on May
18th. when he was returning IRON has work
between 8 and o'clock in the evening; He
came suddenly upon Duncan, who was bend
inc over or supporting the PROSTATE form or
Mrs. Duncan, with large stone in his hand
Mrs Duncan was lying IN a crevlce III the rocks
bordering on the pathway.
On seeing Evans approach Duncan IN the
best Welsh he could command, shouted, MY
wife is i'll, fetch doctor; my wife has fallen
down the rocks"
Evans. aided by the husband, carried the
injured woman 20 Evans farm house near Dy
and sent two messengers for DR.. Jones. OF
Dowyddeean On the doctors arrival he
found that Mrs. Duncan was suffering frorn
five or six serious wounds in the head.
On tho physicians asking how the injuries
had been sustained Duncan replied: Mrs.
Duncan has fallen down the rocks"
On Dr. Jones Iemarking that he needed To
consult with another physician Duncan re-
piled: "Do so: money is no object"
Dr. Jones then sent 10 Festtnog Tor hH
principal DR.. K. Roberts, who reached the
farm house soon after midnight At noon on
the following day the operation Of trepanning
was performed by the two physicians.
Evans swore that when he first saw Mrs.
Duncan she was bleeding from the mouth and
ear.
Drs. Jones and Roberts also swore that a
compound fracture of the skull had been sus-
tanned. From present appearances tho medi-
cal men of the vicinity. who have watched the
case from the beginning, are Of the opinion
that Mrs. Duncan's mental faculties Will never
be fully restored
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-06-06
ASSAULTED BY BRUTES.
Horrible Atrocity Upon "A Defenseless Girl by
COnscienceless Scoundreis.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 3.-Jennie Long,
aged eighteen years, Of Olney, was at an early
hour this morning found in dazed condition
at Fourth and New y Ork streets by Policeman
Heath. Failing 10 get a satisfactory story
from her he took her TO the statiOn-hOuse
and placed her under the charge of the matron.
The girl was suffering great mental agony,
and as soon as she had been sufficiently
Quieted she told the matron narrowing as
sault had been committed upon her She
stated that on Wednesday she came TO the
city in search of employment and
while walking around she encountered
an unknown man, who induced her
TO go to the house of David Burns, No. 1917
north Second street. She had not been there
long before one of the men called her into a
rear room. On going in the door was shut
and locked behind her and she was made
prisoner. Here she was kept for an hour,
during which she was brutally and criminally
assaulted by nine men in succession. The
girl fought desperately against the advances
of the men. but her strength gave way to
their power. When the ninth man left the
room the girl was allowed to depart, and
wandered around until she met the officer.
The officers after a search arrested Elmer
Young, aged twenty-one; John McGurk, aged
thirty: Frank McDermOtt. aged thirty; +.
Iafferty, aged thirty; Alexander Devlin, aged
thirty-hye; Patrick Dollerton, aged thirty;
Philip Reul, aged twenty-seven; John Bead
lev, aged twenty-five, and David Burns.
At a hearing this afternoon the fends were
committed to await a further hearing.
Jennie Long was sent to the Episcopal Hos
pital, where she lies in a precarious condition.