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matters. Sir John regretted that he could not
state what had been done by the Ministers at
Washington, rs for the present the negotiations
were confidential. 1t was not true. be said,
that either in Washington OF since the return
Of the deputatiOu had anything been said about
the cOnference-It was cablsd 20 this cOun-
try last week that the Prince Of Wales would
make Us a visit ia May. Viscouut Kilcoursie,
Aid-dc-Camp to the Governor General Ottawa,
Can, says that not the slightest intima-
ton has been received az Rideau Hall
Of any intention Of the Prince Of Wales to
visit this continent, and that he himself
considers the rumor q ridiculous canard.--
Trains taking medicine and physicians have
been sent TO the districts in Russia where
smallpox ia prevailing. Determined efforts
will be made to stamp out tie Giscase-NIrs.
A. VI. Montagu, daughter OF Lord Robert Mon
tagu, was last week committed for trial at
LOuraine, Ireland. on charge OF numbering
her daughter. Mary, aged three, whom she
strung mp 70 a ring in a wall in a dark room
and LEFT alone for hours. When the room was
entered the child was dcad.--The latest adj
vice from the Soudan are 20 the effect that the
khaliia has been compelled, by the growing
discomfort Of bis followers, % take an agrees
i've STEP aud that his movement toward the
Egyptian frontier is az the instance Of the
warlike and qUaTrclsOme Baggaras, whom
he il unable 10 restrain. No doubt is felt
Of the ability Of the khciives forces 70
repulse any attempts at invasiOu.---Egen in
Japan they have election riots. During the
elections for members of the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes last week political feeling ran very
high, and in several cities general rioting took
place, attended in a few instances fatally,-
Sir William Vernon Harcourt spoke az White
chapel last week, and Samuel MOntagu, " T.,
IN introducing Sir William spoke Of him as
tho leader Of the Liberal Party in the House Of
Commons. BY some this incident ia taking as
indicating that Mr. Gladstone has decided not
TO take an active part in Parliamentary pro-
ceedings again, unless the Liberals como into
power once more during his life, in which case
he will Of course be the actual as we'll as nom
inal leader Of the party.
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THE VETERAN ON TOP.
Result of a Serapping Match In tn Swe
Manhattan Club.

Result OF Scrapping Match In tn Swell
Manhattan Club.
The Manhattan Club, a swell organization Of
New York City, was the scene of lively set-tO
between two Of its members, which has be-
come the talk OF that city. Late Saturday
night, or rather Sunday morning, Feb. 81, two
gentlemen, one a member Of tho Club, and the
other his guest, went to tho gTill-roOm for
something TO eat. While they were sit
ting at tho table enjoying their meal,
another Club member, Frank Ellison, came
in and commenced the PREPARATION Of
n Welsh Tarebit, which be cooked
himself in a chafng-dish. The odor emitted
by the sizzling cheese did not please the SMELL
ing apparatus Of the visitor, Dir. Bowen, and
he began 10 make unpleasant remarks, which
were considered offensive by Mr.. Ellison, who
told the Objector that IL he didn't like the way
in which he prepared his rarebit he could come
over TO where the amateur cook was operating
and get the dish rubbed in his hair Bowen,
who had evidently never heard OF Ellison's
well-developed muscles. TetOrted that he would
Tumple Ellison seriously, adding that the rare
bit was unworthy Of an educated palato's atten-
ton. This made Ellison hot about the collar
end he threw a glass Of wine in BOwen's face.
Mr. HcnnCssy, the other club man, who had in-
yited Bowen 10 the club, at this struck Ellison
a hard rap over the left eye, which discolored
that organ for scyerGl days. But Ellison
promptly Knocked HeBncssy down on the
marble floor, aud repeated the performance
twice when the latter attempted 10 scramble
to his feet. When Hennessy lay still Ellison
turned his attention 10 Bowen, who had been
hitting Ellison all the time he had been engaged
with Hennessy. and soon had him laid out
alongside his friend. lie then proceeded to
pour a lot of ale on the PROSTATE gadiators and
daubed them with the melted cheese The
servants interferred, and the fighters began to
see the serious consequences of their rash act
and commenced begging pardon and shaking
hands. But this was Of no avail, for the Board
of Managers Of the club suspended the two
members Hennesey and Ellison for IS months
Ellison is a tall, dark-complexioned fellow of
fine physique, who draws a pension from tho
Government for a graposhot wound in the Jaw
received in the Seven Days battle before Rich
mond in the Summer of 1852, while Henuessy
is also fine specimen Of manhood, and is we'll
known in the shipping trade.
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Wanted
A GOmrade in Every township
and Post
TOSELL THE CANNONEER

"The Cannoneer" is undoubtedly the best
selling YEARBOOK now before the people, 10
is unique in its way, being the well-tOld
actual experiences of o private soldier in
much of the very hardest fighting in the
war.
Every veteran, especially Of the Army OF
the Potomac, wants a copy Of the book, and
also every man and woman whose iathee
served in that army. 1t viii go like hoh
cakes among them. u
We want good live eomrade in every
Post and every Township in the country 70
take hold of the book and push it Good
wages can be made every day by its sale.
Send for a Township, and specify two OF
three others that you want il you cannos
get your first choice. Ask for terms 70
agents. Address
TEE NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, Dsa
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He Owned It.


1t was in the old Catholic Church IN Buffalo
(says the Chicago POST. In the midst of the
service little old Irishman who was in the
enjoyment Of a fortune he had worked hard to
get, and who was the lessee of the second pew
in front, entered. He walked impressively
down the center aisle, az becomes a man Of in
dependent means Several strange ladies were
occupying his pew. There was room for him,
but that was not enough. He placed one hand
on the back Of the front pew, and, with wave
af the other, said in q voice loud enough to be
heard all over the church: Come out av that
now" Very much surprised and confused, the
ladies' obeyed, and then they were treated to
another sensation by the lessee saying: " Now
in wild yez again, and make yourselves aisy. Oh
only wanted yeZ 10 know vino owned the pew"
He accompanied his command with such a
sweeping gesture and winning smile that the
ladies complied and the interrupted priest re-
sumed.
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Another nlnrl, h,. cnlhollr prlost.

AZ Council Blufs, Iowa, recently, Father
O Rourke refused 10 admit The caskct contain
ing the remains Of Patrick McCanh until the
National lag with which the caskot was draped
was removed. McCgun was a Grand Army
man aud Catholic, and he was being buried
by his comrades. After causing great deal
Of indignation At his action, Father ORourke,
upon discovering hism stake, speedily admitted
ID and extended an elaborate apology 10 the
GAR. Post. SO many such mistakes have
been committed by the Catholic clergy, aud
they have been tod so often that the Catholic
authorities DO not look upon the Grand Army
the same AS they do npon other societies, that
il certainly shows stupidity on the part Of any
clergyman 70 c0iamit such blunder,
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Rather be shot than sunstruck.

During the War Of the Rebellion an eccen-
trio Colonel, an expert at political stump-speak-
ing but a novice in military matters, led, with
n big umbrella over his head, his regiment to
the attack. The brigade General knowing that
the conspicuous mark would draw fire, remark
ed to his ALL: "LOok at that old fool now.
Go and tell him to put that umbrella down."
When the order was delivered, the Colonel re-
piled "Tell the General that / will not lower
the umbrella" The Aid returned again with
the order, and the angered Colonel said: "Tell
Gen. Rodes that 1 had as lief be killed by the
bullet OF the enemy as by the sun, and I'll be
id if / lower the umbrella" By that
timo the umbrella had drawn a sharp fire. and.
perceiving his men somewhat huddled behind
him. lie shouted at the top of his ringing voice:
Bulge out there in the eenter!" For the
third time the Aid galloped to him with per-
emptory message, whereupon the indignant
Colonel answered, slowly and frigidly: "I will
lower the umbrella; but tell Gen. Rodes it's a
id outrage" II was lowered, riddled with
buIlet-hol and the Aid who carried the order
had his arm shot away.
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One Of Macready's Tricks.


One Of the most amusing anecdotes of
Macready's petulance OF temper relates 10 a
revival If =" Henry NIll.," under the manage.
mcnt Of Maddox, at the PTinceSs's The part
Of Cardinal Campeius was assigned % a brother
Of MI George Augustus Sala, whose stage name
was Wynn, for whom Macready had an in
veterate dislike. The tragcdian had implored
the manager 10 see that Campeius was fur
nisAcd with a costume which should not seem
entirely ridiculous beside the splendid robes
ho himself wore as WOlsey; but Maddox, Of
course, disregarded the injunction.
At the dress. rehearsal" says Mr. Edmond
Yates, Macrcady, outhroncd in a chair OF
state, Lad tho various characters 20 pass before
him; Lc bore all calmly until-clad in scarlet
robes, bordered by silver tissuo-papcr, and
wearing an enormous red hat-Wynn ap.
preached. Then, clutching both arms Of h:s
chair and closing bis eyes, tho great trascdian
ggsped out:
Mother shipton, by God %"
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Mexican Reciprocity.

Negotiations for reciprocity with Mexico
have been suspended since December on ac-
count Of difficulties in regard 10 the question
Of cereals. Ii seems, says one of the most
prominent men in Mexico, that the United
States made attempts 10 secure exemption from
the duties-or at least a considerable reduction
on American wheat, corn, and -four. The
Mckinley law, however, offers Mexico no i'm
portant concession, as only three articles enter
tho United States free: sugar, which is not
exported from Mexico; coffee, which is salablo
adyantagoOusly in Europe; aud hides, which
are able TO support duty. The general pub
lie feeling is opposed to a special commercial
treaty, and it is safe 10 say that Mexico will
not increase the concessions made 10 the United
States.
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WAsHINGToN,s BIRTHDAY.
Celebrated In q Fitting Manner at the SatIOna
Capital.

Celebrated In q Fitting Manner at the National
Capital.
The pod day Of Februarywas fttingly ccle
brated in Washington by the various civic and
military organizations. The day was bright
aud sunny and the streets were crowded with
people, the sidewalks on Pennsylvania avenue
between the Capitol and the White House being
literally jammed with promenaders.
The Old Guard started from their Armory at
o'clock, marched TO the National Rifles Ar
mOry, that company turning out and sAluting
as the Old Guard came past them. The two
organizations then paraded over he'rOute pre-
yiously arranged, finally marching TO the Old
Guards armory, where the Rifles were ban
quetted by the Old Guard.
The Washington Light Infantry also paraded
from their armory to the foot of the Capitol,
thence back up Pennsylvania avenue 10 Nine
tcCnth street. The High School Cadets turned
out a full battalion OF fine young men, and after
marching through the various streets gave a
dress parade in front of the Arlington Hotel.
The Veteran Firemen also turned out, and
escorted a company Of Baltimore fireman over
a long line Of march. Each company in the
line had its old-time hand fire engine, and
these relics were handsomely decorated. All
the lremen wore the uniforms which were in
use when volunteer fire companies performed
the duties now performed by the improved
steam fire engines and the pail force.
The Oldest Inhabitants Society held n meet
ing az which WashingtOn's Farewell Address
was read and an Grafton delivered
The FIRST Continental Congress Of the National
Society Of the Daughters Of the American Rev
olutiOn began its session at the Church OF Our
Father, Mrs. Benjamin Harrison, President
General Of the National Society, presiding.
Mrs. Harrison delivered the address OF well
come, in which sue congratulated the society
upon its growth, and hoped that the consulta.
ton would strengthen the wsrk which had been
so well begun. The National Congress is com
posed Of all the active officers Of the National
Society Of the Daughters Of the American Rev
olution.
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At meeting Of Naval Post 100, Department
Of Pennsylvania GAR, at Philadelphia, Feb
IL, resolutions were adopted denouncing the
book recently published by Gen. Benjamin f.
Batter, in which the General msrepTesents the
services of Admiral David ID. Porter. The
resolutions say that the book was delayed until
after the death Of Admiral Porter so that tho
Misrepresentation would DO hard 20 combat.
The AdmiraPs military record is highly ex-
tolled by men who fought with and under him
in various capacities.
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Uprisings in Brazil.

Advice from Rio DO Janeiro states that dis
turbances have broken out in the State of
Ceara, and that the people of FOrtaleza, the
Capital, have driven the Governor from the
city.
Ceara Is one OF the northern Of the Northern
States of Brazil, and has population which is
estimated at over 100000 The State abOunds
i'm medicinal plants, balsams, gums, resins and
fruits, and among its minerals are gold, iron,
copper and salt. The trade statistics of the
State show that very extensive commerce ia
carried on.
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Al OuIet In Mexico.

thorough investigation along tho frontier
shows there is now no danger Of any uprising
in Mexico. The CARA bandits, who have been
operating on United States territory. appear to
have disbanded, with no likelihood OF TeOr-
ganizing.
The Presidential election 10 be held next
Juno will DO peaceful as there are no OppOsi-
tion candidates. All classes signify their de-
sire FOR tho reelection of Diaz as necessary
for the peace aud welfare OF the country. The
stories published that Gonzales and Griyino
are disconnected are untrue
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Two Soldiers Try to Guido Baron Nun
chausen.
[HRwalkss Ssaiiasl.l


81 saw a fellow shot clean through the body
by she'll within an inch Of his heart" he said.
" The she'll came out behind and killed mule,
but the poor fellow that was struck only gasped
a little for air, and t4en be kept on fighting
just as fresh as ever" The room became very
quiet and several looked toward Tangle, who
was present.
Tangle arose and looked meditatively around
saw something o! the same kind as that"
he began. 1t was at one Of the first engage
ments we had when we went TO the 'front.'
There was q soldier who stood right beside me
struck square in the head with a I2-pound
cannon ball, and, gentlemen, no never knew
It," The old soldier who had told the first story
looked little sheepish, and several laughed
q little.
"But." someone thought to inquire. didn't
ii kill him?" Tangle looked Up. little bit
surprised. sob. yes; certainly it killed him."
he replied. but, then, maybe il was all for
the best. He might have lived to tell the
story. It's probable just as well, - he added,
looking at the old soldier.
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The ray to defend the pension system and
secure It's maintenance is to begin tie fgdt nor,
,chen the peasiOa-hdters are doing heir almost
to poison the public mind. Get up eyeryieAere
clubs fer THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
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WOLVES IN BUFFALO.
A Large Pack Tcrrorizins the InhabItant
OF FlOurlshIng suburb.

"a ohDuEbs
Between 10 and 90 wolves have made their
appearance in West Seneca, a suburb Of Buffalo,
aud women and children are afraid TO go out Of
doors. They appear in the village at night and
escape 10 the woods about n mile away. Several
Old hunters arc following the trail we'll armed
Ii would seem that the hungry horde crossed
the ice from the wilds Of Canada, as the river
Is frozen Gud ID is only 10 miles across the point.
Children arc kept from school, aud the men
have their guns loaded ready for use at a mo-
ment's notice. A krse party Of men are now
on a hunt for the beasts.
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AaLY SH0WBALL TURHIP

Upon our $50 acres
Of Nursery We have ev4
cry family Of Trees
and Plants hardyin a
northernc climate whets
her fruit, ornamental,
nut or Towering. +
Among the numer.
Gus choice new sorts
areLovett's Best BlackS
n
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cts Early Strawberries, Japan wineberry,
Green Mt. Grape, Lincoln Plum, Hardy Or
ange, Japan aInuts, Ice King Primrose, EV-
erbloOming SPifeas, etc.
AL are accurately described and quoted al
half the price Of tree agents in Lovett'sGuids
to Horticulture, the most complete and elab-
crate catalogue published by any nursery estab-
hshment in the world. The book is richly il
lustrated and is repIete with notes CD purchas-
ing, planting, pruning, care and culture. Male
ed free; with colored plates, Toc.
Shipments to distant points Specially.
Orchard & Garden, an illustrated months
" horticultural journal; original practical, enc
tertaining; soc. year.
1T. LOVETT CO., Little Silver, ". ],
Mention The National TrfbWnM
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90 foxes thus far this Winter. Every morning
she takes her dog and goes around 10 her traps
which are but short distance from the house.
She is but 10 years old.-The City Council of
Detroit has decided by unanimous vote TO pre-
sent to the new cruiser Detroit a handsome
silver puuch-bOwl and tray, costing 50, 500,
which has excited great admiration for its
work manship.-A resolution for the investi-
CATION Of the Kelley Institute ut White Plains
was introduced last week in the New York
Legislature. The resolution in its preamble
calls attention TO the charges that have been
made by newspapers against the use of BIZ
chloride of gold, which is alleged to contain
strychnine, and to the accusations that the
effect Of the treatment is detrimental 10 the
physical and mental health Of the patients, in
one case having resulted in insanity and death
The hope Of getting money from the Baron
Uirsch fund has tempted many Russian Jews
across the water. Now, disappointed. scores
are Lesieging the Office Of the Russian Consul
General in New York, asking to be returned
10 Russia. They are destitute and have 10
homes.
Foreign.
The Kaiser, having his education scheme
we'll in hand, has now resolved to regulate
emigration. The new German emigration bill
soon 10 be introduced in the Reichstag, requires
all intending emigrants to give notice to the
police agents before starting The notice must
include statement rs to where they are going,
and the police are required 10 publish such
notice in a conspicuous way, so that all the
public may know who the intending emigrants
are, and their place Of destination is
considerable anxiety expressed at Madrid in
regard TO the health Of the Queen Regent,
Marie Christina. mother Of little King Al
fonsO XIII. The Queen Regent has been
i'll for some time past, and, instead Of i'm
proving her sickness is increasing.-The
Kai1er ia said In bA depnlU burf Iu he
action Of the Budget Committee Of the Reich
stag in cutting down by 100000 marks the
sum asked for by the Government for increas-
ing the strength Of the nayy.-Sir John
Thompson, of canada, says that nothing could
exceed Blaines courtesy, promptness, and
frankness in the recent conferences with the
Canadian Commissioners on the Beriag Sea
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+OR y TOnsATO
susE HEAD cAgSAGE

Is All head and kBre 20 head, verJ~
uniform in sizs, firm AMI du9 IN
texture. excellent 60 quality and =
good keeper. Single heads haR'a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-11-30

art BY which, with his wheel, his hands
and fingers, the potter evolves from a
shapeiess lump of clay the most beautiful
forms
The potter and his work and the frailty
of his wares are often found nsed az EN-
blems in the Bible. jeremiah xviii. -.
mentions the wheel" and also the remod-
cling of q spoiled work.
A large field or place. is the usual
chosen site for the potter's trade. In the
open ground the preparatory work il car
ried on. the sitting, mixing, blending and
kneading of the ciays; here also are the
kiIns. which are for the joint use of all the
potters on the works. Around the field are
the workshops.
The fragile nature of eastern pottery
renders this trade an extensive one, though
the Arabs have proverb which calls the
potter ''rascain and his calling mean
one. The manner in which the work Is
carried on now must be quite similar to
that practieed by the ancients. Tie clay
il kneaied by the feet and divided into
various sized pieces, which are used ac-
corslipg to the purpose for which they are
required. The lump is put on the top Of
the wheel and nodded By the hands and
fingers of the potter to the desired form,
while with his feet he propels the axle in
which his wheel Trims. Should he find
his work faulty. he brushes it Ia his hands
and remosiels the whole. When finished
the work is trimmed OH with an iron or
wooden tool After being fer some time
dried in the air the vessels are arranged
on trays of Ereciay. and on the shoulders
Of two men are carried to the kilrs.