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Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

Yet vely Ettle Of Mr. Nast's work gets
5,fore the public tie has done some
Tor The Illustrated American, and from
time to time cartoon of his appears in
Truth. An adequate explanation is not
to be found il the too favorable judg-
ment of enthusiastic friends. They are
not the only believers in his power.
There are others, strangers to him, that
think that il is rs great as ever. One Of
them came to him not long ago and
tried to induce him by II generous offer
to use his pencil in behalf of cause that
he has no sympathy with.
"Of course | regretted it, said Mr..
Mast; ~ cannot make cartoons that
outrage my convictions. My beliefs are
as sacred to me as those of any honest
man are to him. | have been accused
of working for money. admit it, for |
cannot live or support my family with
out money; but for a bribe, for money
to make me a traitor to belief or a
friend, never drew line. am too old
to begin that sort of work now"
Mr.. Mast is reputed to have earned
fabulous sums Of money by his car
toons.
"Stuff and nonsense" he said in re-
ply to an inquiry on this point. "If you
cared to know the exact amount of
money paid me for my work up to the
time of the Tweed rings defeat could
turn to my files of Harper's Weekly and
tell you to cent. But it was less than
$4,000 Was there anything fabulous
about this for three years work."
1t may not be generally known, but
Mr.. Mast was the author of ''the Tam
many tiger idea.
How did it occur to me2 Simple
enough when you know how. The head
of tiger in ring was the emblem of the
Big Six, the old fire company that Tweed
used to belong to. 1t was also adopted
as the emblem Of the Americus club.
When this organization became known
as Tammany Hall the emblem was still
retained. Very naturally in casting
about for something to personify Tam
many Hall, against which | was waging
war, hit upon this emblem. l attached
body to the head, and thus had the
tiger that we have heard so much about
since. One day on my way home | saw
man in the car near me looking at one
of my Tammany cartoons with great in
terest. Finally his face assumed look
of terrible ierceness, and drawing up
his clenched fist and with an exclama-
tion of the bitterest hatred, he struck
the picture of the tiger full in the head.
| knew that |, too, had made hit"
added Mr.. Mast with twinkle of his
eye.
Some artists get much assistance
from the suggestions of others. Mr..
Mast, on the contrary, can work up only
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21


his own ideas; they alone appeal to him
strongly and enable him to produce any
thing satisfactory.
81 never have any trouble in getting
ideas" said he, speaking of his methods
of work "Ihey always come to me in
great abundance. | have more than
can use. When finally select the one
that pleases me most | begin to work,
and work so hard often that l am quite
exhausted when get through"
This confession differs somewhat from
the idea suggested in one of Mr.. Nast's
cartoons published in Harper's Weekly
some years ago. 1t was entitled "Cur
Artist Trying to Think of Something
Funny" and represented Mr.. Mast seat
ed at a table, and with great beads Of
perspiration rolling down his face, trying
most laboriously to draw comic pic
ture. Should any one have the pleasure
of looking over Mr.. Nast's scrapbooks,
which by the way are very large and
very interesting, there will be found a
page devoted to this amusing cartoon.
On the same page viii be found letter
in the bold masculine hand of Mary An
derson, short, but to the point. 1t says
simply "This is funny enough" ex-
pressing what every person who ever
saw the picture must have felt
These books contain great number
of caricatures of Mr.. Mast himself, made
by other artists, showing that he can
take Joke as well as make one. All
the persons that he has had occasion to
caricature are not, however, like him in
this respect. The pathway of one in his
profession is not all roses, and his pic
lures have cost him many valued
friend.
1t may be added that all of Mr.. Nast's
work is not, as generally believed, that
of a caricaturist He paints in oils and
in water colors. Pictures of this char
acter adorn his parlors and studio.
One of the most striking is large oil
painting of "Sherman's March to the
Sea" in the hall. Another is black
and white portrait of Mary Anderson as
Galatea. Still another is mountain
view. These are greatly admired by
Mr.. Nast's friends. They are ample
proof of his artistic skill and versatility.
Mention has been made of Mr.. Nast's
difficulty in reaching the public. Be-
heving as he does that his powers are un-
impaired and that there is great field
for him to work in, it is but natural
that he should be seeking some way to
utilize his skin for the benefit of others
as well as for himself. He contends
that there is room in this country for a
fve cent illustrated weekly, of which
his caricatures would form leading
feature. One of his pet projects is,
therefore, the perfection of plans for
such publication. Il have ideas that
| desire to bring before the public in
my own way" he says. why should /
not as well as any other man establish q
journal for that purpose|
FRANK PIERCE.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

graceful vines that spring with sparing
foliage to the wide veranda of the large
square house, and here and there Leap
in light festoons to the edge of the roof
would move the passers by to stop and
admire the taste and ask the name OF
the occupant.
Were he to pass up the steps to the
oaken door with its bronze medallions
and gain an entrance to the ample hall,
further evidence of the owners taste
and hand would meet his gaze. Rugs
cover the hard wood floor of the hall.
On the tinted walls hang shields and
pictures. But it is when the visitor is
ushered into the parlors to await the
arrival of Mr.. Mast that he becomes
fairly bewildered with the profusion OF
artistic belongings, Pictures, placques,
repousse work, bronzes, mirrors Qarge
and smalD, cabinets, covered with quaint
and beautiful objects; vases of every
size and shape, large ones from China
and richly colored ones from Limoges;
inlaid tables, stands for figures and
busts, chairs of styles whose names are
only known to the connoisseur, easels,
portfolios, cases filled with finely bound
volumes-all these and many more
crowd the vision and invite attention.
An abundance of time alone would en-
able one to see and study each as ii
should be seen and studied, and to learn
its history and the trouble that it has
cost its owner.
Two objects, however, may be singled
out for special mention, not because
they are more beautiful than anything
else, but because they connect the name
of Mr.. Mast with one of the most tre-
mendous events in history--the civil
war-and show how his services in be-
half of the Union cause We're appreci-
ated. When the struggle between tho
north and south broke out, he was an
artist in the employment of the Harpers.
Among his duties was that of working
up the military sketches sent to the Of
flee by the artists in the field. After a
time he became seized with the idea of
making patriotic pictures.
at was no time for caricatures," said
Mr.. Mast, speaking of this period of his
work. THE affairs on our hands were
too serious to be treated humorously.
So instead of making cartoons | made
patriotic pictures" These attracted wide
attention. In their way they did as
much to inspire patriotic enthusiasm
and to induce men to shoulder the
musket, march to the front and die for
the stars and stripes as the most impas-
stoned appeals in the newspapers or on
the platform. 1t was in recognition of
such services that the Union League
club presented him with handsome
silver cup, and the officers and soldiers
and sailors of the United States army
and navy gave him massive silver can
teen, beautifully decorated in relief.
Both are highly treasured by Mr.. Mast.
But Mr. Mast himself has now come.
Nothing that he has is so interesting as
he is. How does he look? Precisely like
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21
FIFTEEN CENTS A WEEK

Striped, changeable taffetaS were orig
inally brought out for Innings, but they
proved SO popular for dresses that they
will now be used almost entirely in that
way, trimmed with lace or covered with
sheer black grenadine. The printed
Chinas and Indias are exquisite. Some
of the flowers have eight and ten shades
and colors.
Some pretty confirmation dresses are
presented, and they are such as to be use
full as home and party gowns without
the veil. That one ON the right is Of
yelling with turned up facing of white
surah and bias plaits of the same on the
waist. The center is of white lawn.
with tucks and insertions and white rib
bon sash with long ends in the back
and the one ON the left is of white CASH
mere, tucked and with yoke and sleeves
of white surah. The wells are of tulle or
sheer muslin, as preferred.
OLIVE HARPER
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21
RIBBON, SILK, LACE.
THEY WILL BE VERY POPULAR THE
COMING SEASON.

Olive Harper Writes Entertainingly as
Usual of the Fashions of the Day-A
Tan Colored Silk Gown-Pretty Con-
frmation Dresses.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

tin edged gros-TA ooLokED SILK WiIh W
grain in all col UnI,,,'JNo UnrprUN AMI NAoh
ors for those who iNi""iN''
like body to their ribbons, and black
velvet ribbons, mostly in narrow widths,
will be used in loops and ends and as
round-and-round trimmings and rosettes.
Satin ribbon with corded edge and dou-
BILE faced satin is also seen, but this is
very dear. Black sash ribbons have
MORE face and satin back.
Chiffon and grenadine ribbons are
also seen, and these have broche effects
and are exceedingly light and graceful
but the chiffon ribbon is apt to grow
stringy with very little wear.
Tan colored silk is made up in pret-
ty gown, with puffings and fiounce of
chiffon in pale pink, and everywhere
chiffon ribbon can be placed it is in
bows and ends, and long lines of the
ribbon are carried from the foot of the
skirt up and across the hips to the back
of the waist. where they terminate in
four deep loops and four ends that touch
the bottom of the skirt. They also deco
rate the waist and sleeves. ! give this
dress as q model from which can be de-
signed dresses in any of the spring and
summer materials. 1t will be more suit
able for summer than spring.
| was at four theaters the past week,
and in each the leading lady was fairly
smothered in floating ribbons and ac-
Gordon plated skirts of black lace over
red silk, of pink silk and white lace, o.
China grapes and soft India silks and
grenadines. Each and all had the float
ing effect given by the liberal use of
ribbons and the graceful accordion
plating, which is sin" for good.
The new laces for gowns are now in
the retail houses, and some Of them are
marvels of beauty, delicacy and quality.
Both black and white lace gowns will
be worn. Chantilly in fern leaf and
other delicate designs leads, and will be
made in whole dresses, also as demi-
founces. In fact, think the demi-
founces will be rather more popular
than the allover dresses.
Block Bourbon is new dress lace in
heavy fish net mesh, with thick cords
running through; which make it very
strong. Point de gene, or Genoese lace,
is perfect this season, and is seen in all
widths and in black and white, and also
tan and one or two other shades 1t
looks very like the old Venetian point,
and wears so well that it will be largely
employed on wash garments. There Is
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

hfmatiOn Dresses.
Especial Correspondence
New YORK, March 17.-Ribbon, silk
and lace will have such prominence in
all the nice dresses for spring and sum-
mer that it is really necessary to give
them column to themselves. There
will scarcely be one dress, except the
most rigid tailor gown or mourning
robe, that will not have more or less
ribbon on it. The watered and moire eff
fects in plain colors and black will be
favorites, as they always are when on
the market. The fancy moires, that is,
such as have iridescent effects and tiny
dots or other figures scattered over the
surface, are also in good demand for
home and party dresses, and will be
largely employed trimming millinery.
Sash ribbons, mostly black, will be worn
with gowns of all colors, even with
white.
There is another style of ribbon which
will without doubt be very popular, and
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

his pictures, only they do not show that
his hair and beard are touched with
gray. Nor do they show how the mo-
bility of his face and the shrug of his
shoulders suggest Frenchman rather
than a German. But there is no sug-
gestion of foreign birth in his conversa-
ton. A residence in this country since
he was a boy six years old has given
him perfect command of the English
language. 1t has made him one of the
most loyal of Americans, and his interest
in public questions is deep and constant.
That is shown by the great portfolio of
cartoons in his studio on current events.
"Those who have seen them," said
Mr.. Mast, refusing to give his own opin-
ion, "tell me that they are among the
best that have ever made. Some OF
them, they say, are the most powerful
that they have ever seen. may say in
my own behalf that see no reason why
man should not do better work as he
grows elder aud gains more experience
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21
NITROGLYCERIN.
HOW SOME DEADLY EXPLOSIVES
ARE MANUFACTURED.

A Ticklish visit to Dangerous Place.
Some Remarkable Facts About Dyna-
mite aud Its Parent, Nitrogiycerin.
Stirring "a Sensitive Mixeure.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

The English people look with envy at
the remarkable growth OF the coal output
Of this country. A comparison Of the mum
Der OF square miles Of coal area discovered
in the two countries gives for the United
States $4,000, while England has II 200
and Nova Scotia 1900 In isG0the United
States mined 9,sSo $50 tons Of anthracite
coal and In 1890 1854 80 tona The show
ing for bituminous coal for the same yeazu
gives for 1880 b,775.07o tons and for 1879
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21
Especial Correspondence.l

MoRRIsTowN, N, j., March 17.-Thom-
as Mast, the cartoonist, is still in the
prime of life, being hardly more than
fifty years Of age, and he is still at work.
Mr.. Nast's home is in this historic
New Jersey town. 1t is the home of
an artist The rustic fence, the spacious
grounds with shrub and tree to please
the eye or give a welcome shade, the
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21

another openwork lace called point de
gaze, and it is very delicate and not SO
durable as the latter. The old fashioned
bobinet lace is to be fashionable lace,
and it will be accordion plated and
have several rows Of glace ribbon around
the bottom just above the hem.
Silk muslin will be worn for fyaway
draperies, and it can be had in almost
any color. Frimousse Is another lace,
with chenille dots and borders and fig
ures of moss silk. The colored ualire
1aces will be used for millinery and also
for trimmings of some of the light silks,
whose name is legion.
The bengalines and grenadines, the
taffetas and heavy silks, the Chinas and
failles, the Indias and brocades and
changeable silks are apparently having
q race to sec which win get ahead.
Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-21
CARTOONIST MAST
A CORRESPONDENT INTERVIEWS HIM
AT HIS MoRRISToWN HOME.

His House Is Filled with Artistic Things.
Some Interesting Reminiscences--He Is
Thinking of Establishing Five Cent
Weekly for His Cartoons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-29
IN WALL STREET TO-DAY.
The Market Quiet, but Firm. with Prices
Some what Above the Opening.

The Market Quiet, but Firm. with Prices
Some what Above the Opening.
NEW YORK, July 2s.-The stock market OPEN
ing this morning was q moderate volume Of
business and with prices generally slightly
higher than those Of last evening.
but the stimulus which advanced the
list yesterday seemed to be lacking
and while few stocks like Western Union,
Atchison and n. E. rose small fractions after the
first sales the rest Of the list displayed saggirg
tendency which, however, resulted in only slight
losses from the opening figures Sugar was again
weak and after opening up y at 1071S retired
over 1 per cent. The heavy engagements of
gold for export had the usual effect Of check
ing trading and the later dealings were quiet,
with only small fluctuations. and New England,
its gain. Among the specialties the Minneapo-
lis and vt. Louis shares were again very strong.
Money on call is easy at l1<a2 per cent; prime
mercantile paper, 9sxa8. Sterling exchange IL
quiet and steady With actual business st asia
1914 for sixty-day bills and 4SS@a4S84
for demand Posted rates, 4Ssai6S1S
The mercantile safe deposit company report no
change in the stock of silver, which remains at
100000 ounces; certificates, 1000. Govern
meut bonds dull and steady; state bonds No
elected: railroad bonds steady to firm.
The stock market after IL clock was moder-
ately active. and while the decliring tendency
was overcome in most stocks there was no rally
of note and the dealings remained barren Of fes-
ture. Iowa preferred was an exception. however.
rising sharply from Al to A and Reading WAS
rather heavy. declining a small fraction. The
rest of the list were traded in within the usual
narrow limits and at noon the market
quiet, but firm generally at q shade better than
first prices
Bar silver, ssh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-29

MITrEEs LAST NIGHT.
Col. Ernst, the superintendent Of public
buildings and grounds, speaking Of the stand
which he has taken in the matter Of the use Of
the White Lot for reunion purposes during the
Grand Army encampment, said today:
"f 1t were absolutely necessary for the sue
cess Of the reunion to devote that reservation
to it 1 might feel less reluctance in seeing it
despoilsd, but 1t is not necessary. I would
consent to the use Of the grounds around the
Washington monument, which include seventy
eight acres Of land in a much better situation
for the purpose than even the White Lot, for it
Is undulating ground, affording drainage, while
the other is absolutely level.
''The White Lot is highly improved reserva-
ton and very beautiful one, the only exten-
sive lawn which the city has. II il il marred
and mutilated it will be an unsightly blot and
nothing more than dreary common"
WHAT MR.. M'EIRoY SAYS.
Col McElroy this morning reiterated his
statement made IN Pie STAR yesterday about
the matter and added that the Monument
grounds have already been selected by the COM
mfttee on public accommodation for the erec-
ton thereon of barracks to accommodate the
visitors The White Lot is the only available
space for the purposes Of the reunion. Col
McElroy thinks that II the White Lot remains
open as Il 10 now q great deal more damage viii
be done by the Immense crowds surg1ng across
it daily than If 1t were inclosed and set aside
for the reunion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-29
FIRE IN JERSEY CITY.
Inmates of Tenement. Were I'm Peril for
Time.

Inmates of renements Were i'm Peril for a
Time.
NV YoRx. july 29.-Fire broke out at 1910
O'Clock this morning in the Office Of the Ameri-
can District Telegraph Messenger Company,
III Montgomery street, Jersey City. The office
is in frame building and the FIRE spread rap
idly. For some reason there was delay in send
ing in an alarm. When the engines got there
the fire had spread from III to ll9;
Two more alarms were at once sent IN, but
despite the hard work of the firemen the FIRE
fire continued TO spread.
In little while the buildings 113. lis and l19
were ell ablsze. Two fye-stOry flats, full of
tenants, stand adjoining. They were IN great
danger. At l O'Clock the fremen were still
fighting To save them.
The Academy Of Music is behind the Uurning
buildings.
An additional call brought engines tina.
worked 20 fight the flames from this building.
The traffic on Montgomery street was completely
stopped The intense heat OF the day, besides
the fire made il doably difficult for the fremen
to stand at heir post. 1t Is reported that two
fremen were brought from the building par
italy suffocsted- This report was not, however,
confirmed
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company also
had an Office in the burning building. 1t was
wrapped in flames before the firemen arrived.
The persons in the building that first caught
escaped II is not known how many of the
tenants in the adjoining buildings attacked got
out. 1t is feared that some Of them did not es-
cape.
The fire originated in the Office Of the Tele-
graph and Messenger Company and the first
report was that IL was caused by an electric
wire. However. the fire marshal had not II
o'clock been able to make an official investiga-
ton.
Supt. Usher of the main office in this city said
this forenoon that the burned Office was only
q branch of the postal telegraph. and that the
entire loss TO that company could not be large.
The American District Telegraph Company OF
Jersey City, he said. was Lessee Of the building
and represented the postal company on com
mission
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-29

Arm Of the "City saloon" People of siou Z
Falls.


Falls
SIoUx FALLS, S. D., July 29.-The city coun-
ell committee appointed by the mayor, having
in charge Attorney Lyons municipal saloon"
idea, Monday next, announced, will give
their verdict unanimously in favor Of inaugu-
rating the scheme. Their report is a unique
one and strongly opposed to the state
prohibitory laws The sentiment among the
aldermen is growing favorable to the trial Of a
city saloon month at least. Chairman
Bridge Of the committee makes the prediction
that the city will 60 into the business and that
II will become SO popular that IL will continue
As one of the permanent institutions of the
municipality The committee recommends the
establishments of six city saloons in Sioux Falls,
one for each ward; that there be appointed a
saloon superintendent under whom the work
ing force Of bar tenders will operate.
The saloons are TO be opened from 5 a. m. to
10 p. m Nothing is 20 be sold except that
which can be bought o. Sioux Falls wholesalers
or manufacturers. Beer is 10 be disposed Of at
5 cents a glass. while whisky shall command
rs cents q drink Ii Is the purpose Of the COM
niittee il their ideas are carried through to
lessen as much a. possible the demand for spir-
ituous liquors. The city council viii meet on
Monday night to act Oh the report