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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
SELLING DrMAss PICTURES At AUCTION.

Paris. May I2.-Thc auction sale Of Dumas's col
lection OF pictures begun mt the Hotel DrOuot to-
day. In the presence OF hong OF representatives OF
the world Of fashion and arc. Mcssonicr's Painter
AT Easel" was knocked down at $4,000. Corot'S
Peasant Horseback" at 5000: Corots "Crcpus-
cue," at $1,000 nude study by icfcbvc. at 5000,
and Fromcnns "CentsurS." at $500. More than
$4,000 was realized today. The sale Will continue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13

Paris, May ia dispatch to the 4" Temps from
,, I,ro,ro saws that a majority OF the members Of
Corrress ai meeting held preliminary to the re-
,semhllnc Of that body decided to approve the acts
., ,hc Government without proceeding to the election
-, a President of the Republic. The dispatch adds
that the situation In the Stae OF Matto Gsso Is COM
Dletcly Tranquil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
EIFvry COIL BIRGEs SUNK.

Pltsburg. Penn. May 12-The fowb@'t sam bro"h
ran on bar at IIaysvlle Tuesday night ana sunk
.oven barges containing 10000 bushels OF coal
Tile steamer Twilight. which was following CLOSELY
behind the Brown. into the wreck ana slulR
four barges and two coal boats. making TOTAL Oh
oas 900 bushels Of coal lost. Both boats were owned
in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
DnowyEp m ADrRoyDIcK LAKES.

Troy, y. ". May 12.-The bodies have not been
found Of Charles H. Fletcher and Asa Robbins. who left
saranac Lake sunday 10 so by boat TO wawbeek Lodge
and whose boat found bottom-up in Round Lake.
A man living at Bloomingdale was drowned in smiths
Lake o day or two ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
TO SELL DRYGOODS on A GOLD BASIS.

Havana May The drygocds importers have
passed resolution 10 the effect that all their sales Will
be made on gold basis only, and that they Will
refuse TO accept silver (WHICH owing 10 the heavy
importation from spain, is already quoted at from
IL to per cent discount against gold In any
Quantity tbOvc g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
THE GOVERNOR BACK IN ILBINY.

Albany, May IL lspeclaD.-Governor Flower returned
from watertown 10 Albany tonight. Tomorrow he
will labor hard upon the 3l2 bills which yet remain
in his hands for consideration. Many Of them Of
great Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
DENIAL THAT TIE SULTAN Is ILL.

Constantinople May 12.-An official denial Is made
Of the report that was circulated from Berlin that
tie sultan Is suffering from serious illness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
DEcREASED DIS

,,rcppAsrD DISCOUNTS AT BANK OF FRANCE
paris. May 1.-THE discounts made at the Bnnk
Of rrnnce have decreased 3ooooooo francs during inc
VI ~" on.hs This decrease has been caused by
last ra,Inn Iour Of the new French tarff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
n,r1cu nEIIEINC SEA pATRnL

victoria. y. C.. May 12-The British Behrins Sea
patrol sails about June j. with orders to seize all
r, ,ourd sealing whether notice has been given
.no or not. The patrol consists OF tho Melpaomefo,
Nymphc and Daphne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13

SPANISH DECORATION FOR MRS. CRUDE.
Madrid. May I2.-Queen Regent Christina has con-
ferrcd upon Mrs. F.. Bnrd 1ruoo' 'Ie vic OF 'he ,nea
Ioulsa for noble ladies'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
u, ,r,ox OF A PICTURE IN PARIS.

paris. Nav 1c.-vber's clever picture Medec'n
,n the salon d'Elysees, has been mutilafed
'' culprlt is unknown. This Is the first occurrence
~ the kind In t5s salon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13
,pA WELL RECEIVED IN PARIS.

NEW OPERA WE'LL REchIVhD IN fAnio'
n.as Nav l..-Ernest Reyer's new opera, salamm'
~ was produced at the Grand Opera tonight with
~. greatest success which has distinguished the nF''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13

production OF any operate work since that Of
Meyerbeer's L'Africaine7
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-13

THE CAPITOL AT SANTA FE nv FLAMES.
Denver, May 1o.The capitol at Santa Fe Is burning
1t Is valued ut 81, 100000
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
A Sad Occurrence.

Here is story picked up on ono
of my occurring tours: A charming
young woman, just entering what is
called society, met distinguished
lawyer at n reception, and was much
battered when ho asked leave 10 call
upon her the next evening. She con-
SUI tel ono or two friends as to the best
method of making his call agreeable.
"Pm nearly scared TO DEATH" she
confessed TO one of them, "They say
he's awfully smart, and I'm certain |
wont talk well enough to please him.
Now you've known him long time;
do tell me what subjects to discuss,
and I'll run home and got ready for
him."
"Wcll." said tho kind hearted
friend, "litcrature is his fad. You
can't go wrong if you turn tho con-
versation into that channel"
With this valuable hint Miss Budd
haSicned home, and devoted the rest
of the day TO reading.
Promptly at eight o'clock the young
lawyer was ushcrr,l into the drawing
room.
"Wasn't it a delightful reception
we attended last cvcning?p he asked
presently, by way of orcning the con-
yersaIion.
ooh, yes was the enthusiastic re-
spouse; "but wasn't that sad about
poor Mary, Queen of Scots? They
cut her head fl, you know"
1t is to be regretted that the remain
der Of this very literary conversation
is not reported. Il Minneapolis Jour
nal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
TO REPLACE THE BOA.

To replace the boa, SO patronizcd
tho past winter, there are all sorts of
airy things for the neck, made of lace,
feather tips, net, chiffon, ziblinette
tufts, elc. Long fichus of iisse arc
trimmed with plcatcd edges of the
same, edged with tiny feather tips
about an inch in length, taken from
tho extreme ends of ostrich feathers.
They appear TO be woven with the
delicate fabric, but thcy arc not.
These tichus are to be worn with the
fashionable dcmi-decollette gowns of
the summer, and though very lovely
TO look at, they are as ephemeral as
they are beautiful. The lace flchu or
the one of net, handsomely lace-edgcd,
is n far better choice for those who
think for moment of economy in
making purchase. These lace coy
crings are more protective than one
might Imagine New York Post.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08


From IA little pamphlet just issued
by the Society for the Protection of
Birds in England, ii appears that the
Willie aigrette, so much worn on BON
nets and hats and as ornaments for
the hair, arc obtained from the egrel,
or heron. The bird is found in warm
climates, and Is smaller and more
graceful in line than the English
heron. The feathers Of this bird arc
white, very delicate, and spirally
curled toward the point. Tho plumagc
OF the egret is so snowy white that
different species of the bird have been
given scientific names of alba i'm
maculata and candidssima.
The special pluncs, so much in de-
mand for millinery, grow only in the
breeding season. The hunters find the
best and easiest time TO shoot the
bird and secure these feathers to be
when the young egrcts arc lily
fledged, but not able to fly. 1t has
been computed that for every bird of
the rare species That i. captured ten
have been sacrificed, counting the
young that die of starvation, tho
wounded that fly away 10 drop down
into the reeds and bushes to dc, and
those that are too much muiaicd 10
he used in decoration New York
News.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

Tho children found il one morning
when they went down to the beach:
1t must have been washed up by tho
last tide, for it had not been there
the night before.
at may b. full of gold" said
Charlie, "and that would be q very
fortunate thing, for then we could
buy all the peanuts on old Jim's stand
when We go home"
Il don't believe that it is gold"
said Alice, cor we would see it shin
ing through the cracks.
"Well, whatever it is, it is mine, u.
said Archie, peering in at hole in
the side; al saw 1t first, so of course
it is minc,"
"Of course it's nothing of the kindlr
protested Harry, Indignantly; cit be-
longs just us much to me as to you,
and more, for I'm the Oldest"
Il call that meant" said Archie,
half crying; when a fellow finds a
chest, then to say it isn't his. |
will have whatever is in il, 50 there."
"I'll ask papa if you need have it
all, " said Harry; there he is on the
cliff now. Papa papa!" nc cried,
waving his cap, come down here's
"Oh, papIl" cried Archie, when his
father was near enough to hear, 81
found this chest, and now Harry says
! can't have what's in it; may / not,
papa?'
81 said he could not have 1t all,
papa. think VIC ought to share It,"
said Harry, "and I ought to have the
most, because I'm the Oldest"
For a moment their father said
not wo'd, o1ly stood and looked at
them, then, turning to Alice, asked:
"And you. Alice, what is your share
to bc?"
"Oh, don't mind papa; let the
| boys have 1t, they want it so much. "
VERY well" said her father, look
ing sadly at the selfish boys, "thay
may have it all, unless any one of
them will give his share to Alice and
20 for a row with me instead; if not,
Alice will 90 with me. What do
you say?7
The boys thought for a moment,
then shook their helds and said they
thought Aztec hld better go;" aud
Alice, with tile sigh and glance
at the now fascinating chest, said,
"All right"
Their father turned the chest on its
side, and behold there was a great
hoe in the bottom, and it was quite
empty!
"Papa." exclaimed Harry, "did you
( know it?"
mo, Harry, did It know it, but
| am going over for the mail, and we
must hurry to he in time for thu
tide" And, taking Alice by the hand,
he walked away, leaving them look
Ing dismally at the empty chest.
1t was hard lesson, hut | think
the boys learned something from it.
II nothing else. they learned Ger.
tainly t. lore Ali c better, and per.
hap' through h ~ 10 Sc the beauty OF
unsc!nshnc S. Christian Obs server.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.
Lettuce is said TO produce lunguor.

Lettuce is said 10 produce languor.
A case is reported of a somnambu-
list who walked fifteen miles in his
sleep.
a recent invention is a shoe with n
hinged sole for the purpose of facili-
ialing putting il on or of.
There arc two cclipscs of the sun
every year, aud sometimes five,
though usually the obscuration is only
partial.
a single triple cxpanse exhaust en-
glno recently succeeded in drawing
2oO loaded cars on the Philadelphia Il
Reading Railroad.
If well could he dug to the depth
OF forty-six miles the density of the
air at the bottom would be as great as
that of quicksilver.
Men with clearly shaven faces are
less likely to take tho grip than those
who wear full boards. The beard. it
is declared, affords lodgment for the
grip microbes.
Coke makes tho hottest fire known,
since it contains 81 1-2 per cent. of
carbon. Charcoal made from wood is
supposed to DO nearly pure carbon,
but it contains only 70 per cent.
a Frcnchman has succeeded, it is
said, III producing on excellent driving
belt by parchmenting tho leather in
stead of tanning it. Tho bolts have
greater durability aud do not stretch.
What will be the largest electric 10.
comotivc in the world is being con-
structcd at d den, Zurich. 1t is TO de-
velop 1899 to 20O0 horse power and
will make its trial trip in few
months.
A yellow fish, called Alaskan mack
erel, and fully equal to tho ma,kercl
of the Atlantic coast, is found ut tho
west end of the Alaskan Islands.
They move in largo schools and are
finely favored.
A new lightning arrcsior consists Of
a discharging dcvico having separate
points, between which is an insulating
liquid, SO that when disrurtfve dis
charge takes place, destructive are is
prevented by the closing in of the
liquid.
Tho height of the human body is
generally ten. times the length of the
face; the face is as long as the hand;
the arm is four times the length If the
face. The sole is onc-sixtb the length
of the body and six times the thick
ness of the hand equals the thickness
of the body.
A recent English invention re aics
to obtaining motive power by the OK
piosion of a charge of gunpowdcr,
either as means for starting orli-
nary gas engines or of holly driving
what may be termed ..'explosion ell
gines." The power is employed in the
form of cartridges.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
rRocKs FOR LITTLE WOMEN.

Dainty party frocks of China silk,
Henrietta, erepOn, etc., in white or
delicate shades, nave gathered skirt,
round or slightly-poinicd waist, and
sleeves in two pulfs TO the elbow, with
frill of ecru point de Genes lace
corresponding with the bertha frill of
the same, writes Emma ii. Hooper.
Tho guimpe Is of null or the finest of
India linen. The heavy Madras and
cotton cheviots are selected for sailor
suits, trimmed with white cotton
braid. Yokes, girdlos and cuffs of
colored pique arc worn OF white
pique frocks, with white braid trim
ming tho blue portions. Slior suits
have the skirts box-plaitcd or gath
cred. Point dc Genes lace is u,cd as
bertha or breteiles frill, fat yoke
and Vandyko collar Belts of inscr-
ton arc worn on gingham frocks.
Lawn, null and balisle frocks are
simply trimmed with a frill of the
goods around the low neck and worn
with white guimpc. Russian en-
broidery in colors or stripes of batistc,
Hamburg embroidery, point dc Genes
lace, velvet and satin ribbons arc all
used for trimming girls dresses.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

The Monaghan electricians of Cali
/ fOrnia have, according to The Engi.
neering Magazine, developed the art
Ct coin clipping by means of cleo.
trOlysis.
A consignment of 100000 in gold
eagles was recently sent to a New
York bank from California, which, on
examination. was found to contain
twenty light weight coins bearing the
date of 1891. These were apparently
now and bright, ont on being exam
ncd with the len showed the sur
faces were covered with innnitasimal
pores About dollars worth of gold
had been extracted from each eagle
by clcctrolvsis, and 1t is to he noted
that this ofcnse can hardly be
reached by law, even il the offenders
were caught, as the law only reaches
cases where the operation i; proved
to have bcen performed with fraud
/ ulcnt intent. This would be in any
case difficult thing to prove.
Wedo not know. what has led our
contemporary to tha conclusion that
the deficiency in weight of the coins
question was caused by clcctrolytil
action. 1t seems more probable that
1t was caused by the much simpler
and moro arai'ab,c method of sou-
tion in AQUA rcg!a, which is a process
well known, and, alas, too often prac-
ticcJ. This method Of extraction of
portion of the metal from coins il
termed sweating.
The Engineering Magazine is GER
tainly in error when it states that
this oilenSc can hardly be reached by
law, even il the offenders were
caught, as The law only reaches cases
where the operation is proved to have
been performed with fraudulent in
tent. The fact is that the debasing
of a coin b. clipping from it, rolling
it out, melting it up or otherwise
rendering il unit as a coin for circu-
lation, is an atIcnse against the United
= tt It ttes lla4es L -lllanX -cascs there
could be no intention t. defraud, as
in the caG2 ol melting u2 or rolling
ont OF coins in order 10 use the metal
for other purposes, still thu person
convicted of such practice would b.
2mcnable TO the law, althou IN not
liable to the SAM penalty as one who
distracted from the weight with the
intention OF passing the coin there
after at its original face Value
Electricity, New York.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

A curious telephone line has been
working for the last three years Lc-
tween two private houses in the sub
urbs of London, England. The
singular point about the line consists
i'll the use of an electric light circuit
for telephone communications and
electric light purposes. either indie
pendently or simultaneously. The
interference when the two lines are
working is SO slight as 10 he barely
noticeable, and novice would never
guess from the slight ruslling hct d
when the engine is running that ten
or twelve ampcrc current was passing
along the line, aud that the vocal
sounds were being produced by q
slight variation caused by the respec-
tive telephone transmittcrs at either
end of the line. The length of the
linc is comparatively short, as the
houses between which it runs are only
a quarter of milo apart. The wires
at either end are tapped for the tele-
phone in the particular room required
by simply connecting short length
of wire from tho lead 10 tho terminal
of the telephone. New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

Tiny lace-pins, stick-pins and hat
pins are made in lrcart-sllape.
Skeleton frames of wirc-strnng
beads are pretty for drcssy bomcts.
Waists in long-coat aud blouse
fashion seem to be the favored stylc..
A brac let has two hearts of tur-
quoisc, encircled with u truc-loyer's
knot of diamonds.
Among the popular trimming ma
terials are doublc-faced satin ribbons
with corded edges.
Elegant passemcnteric of colorcd
beads on rilbon-like grounds are used
for trimming colored dresses.
Elegant trimmings on net founda.
tions are covered with spangles. beads,
jewels and bullion arranged to
form flowers and leaves.
A handsome material which promi-
ses TO be popular this season is black
grenadine, which comes in great VII
ricty of lacy patterns, with st: ines.
dots, waves, aud flJral designs Of
satin.
Gay Russian blouscs, for wearing
with blazers aud skirts, come in
stripes of three colors four inches
wide. Joined with black crewel cross
stitches and embroidered in a cross
stitch pattern.
Silk grapes, deeply crinklcd like
those of wool, oriental foulards and
fonlards with bright chintz figures.
white satin striped India silks, with
fruit or bail patterns, are among the
novelties in summer materials.
High collars of rich passemcnterie
extend around tho sides and back of
the neck, and continue in long points
down The front of the waist A space
of about three inches between the
edges of the collar and fronts is filled
in with some diaphanous material.
The edges of the passemcnteries are
held in place by stick-pins.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
NEW IDEA IN MILLINERY.

A now idea in GUNNER millinery re-
ported from Paris is TO Tie the strings
ow at ono side of the knot or BRAID
of hair, instead of under the chin. 1t
is a much cooler and moro comfort
able arrangement for warm weather
than the usual onc--a revival of an
old style that will be welcomed by
women with rounded checks and fine
profile. If preferred the strings may
be tied under tho hair at tile back,
though this will not prove as generally
bccoming.-[Ncw York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
Talking.

If a man talks about Others. lie is q
gossip; if he talks about himself, he
is an cgolist; if he talks about some
book he has read, he is tircsome to all
who have not real it; if he talks
about the weather, he becomes slereo-
typed. Does anyone really know
what he can talk about to be satisfac-
tory 2-f Atchison Globe.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
Caught a Pretty snake.

Ed A. Babcock, Of North Stoning-
ton, Conn, while crossing his rocky
farm met an odd and brilliant look
ing snake Of species that was be-
lleved to be extinct in Connecticut'
and after a lively chase captured II.
1t is a little fellow, not half grown,
and is black, except that broad
golden band encirclcs its neck. IL
belongs to the gold-banded racer
species, which grow to be ten or tlf-
teen feet long and arc swift and fe-
rOciOug.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward foI
any case OF catarrh that cannot be cured ~
taking Halls Cntarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY g. Co., Props, Toledo ",
We, the undersigned, have known ..
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe MN
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions, and financially able to carry OUT any oo-
legations made by their firm. 49,
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists Ioieuo'
o.
WALDINo, KTNNAN 6 MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls CMarrh Cure Is taken internally act
ing directly upon the blood aud mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent lree'
prica 5lc nor Lnftle Sold by all druggists.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

The great, gripping, old-fashioned
pills make trouble. DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets prevent it. Theirs
is the natural way. Sick Headache,
Biliousness, Constipation, Indiges-'
ton, and all arrangements Of tho.
Liver, Stomach and Bowels are pred
vented, relieved and cured. Small-
est, cheapest, easiest to take.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is takenj 1t is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the tn.tc and ac-
reputable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the MOST
healthy and Agreeable c1ost:lces, its
many exceilcnt qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular .enedy known.
Syrup Of ligs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure 1t promptly for any ont who
wishes to try it. DO not accep! any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
SLY fiAEoiSco, en-.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. NEW 'oP6. nv
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08
Tie shdao,cs

The shddo,co
that fill your life, if you're a feeble,
suffering woman, can lie taken out
of it. The chronic weaknesses,
functional arrangements, and pain.
full disorders peculiar to your sex,
can be taken away. The ono
unfailing remedy for them is DIR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
1t corrects, cures, and builds you
up. 1t improves digestion, enriches
the blood, dispels aches and pains,
melancholy and nervousness, brings
refreshing sleep and restores health
and strength. For periodical pains,
internal inflammation and ulccra-
ton, weak back, lcucorrhea, and all
kindred ailments, it's a positive spe-
cifc-- one that is guaranteed. IL
it fails to give satisfaction, in any
case, the money paid for it is re-.
turned.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

Cuban BARRIERS lather their patrons with
their hands, IRON bowl made to fit under
the chin. No brush is nsed
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or hon etold cares. Brow s Iron Bit
moves excess Of bile. and cures malaria. A
ependid tonic for women and children.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

LADIES nee 'ins a tonic, O. children who
want blilding mp, should take Browns Iron
Filters. II i pleasant to tako. ures Malaria,
indigestion, Blllo isncss and Liver Com
llaints. nlnkes the blood rich and puro
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

1t is surprising to learn that the
United States contain more than
100000 almond trees and nearly as
many cocoanut trees, all of which
bear fruit
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1892-07-08

If you arc troubled with malaria take
Beeeham,s Pills a positive specific. Nothing
like it. rs cents box.