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The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

Some genius in Syria, named Mousa Rhourl, has discovered the secret by which the silk worm makes silk. He can make the silk by machinery, without the aid of the silk worm. In this way the cost oi making silk can be reduced one half. A manufactory is to be start ed ia Georgia soon by Syrian col ony. To manufacture silk in this way large tract of land has been se- cured, on which to plant mulberries, and the emigrants expect soon to make their fortunes. - Meehan' s Monthly.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

Itis said that the British Museum has been enriched by the addition of an old Roman circus placard. It is thin slab of stone three feet long, with holes in the upper corn CTS for cords to pass through, by which it could be suspended out side the theater. The inscription on the stone runs as follows: Cir GUS full. Immense applause. Doors shut"
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The report of the Maritime Gus. toms of the Chinese Empire fol 1890 has been published The i'm portations amounted to 127, ,073 ,4S1 taels, an increase of IA per cent over the preceding year. The exporta- tions, on the contrary, have fallen from 96,937 ,S32 taels in 1889 to 87, ; IA ,4S0 in 1890. This diminution is due to the active competition of Ceylon and India in the tea trade. The importation of rice was consid- erable that of opium was increased 1 per cent. and of cotton 25 per cent. The exportation of tea amounted to 1 ,665, ,396 piculs, as opposed to 1,S78,33 in 1889, and the value of the silk was 30, ,255, ,9O5 taels, against 36,401 ,967 taels in 1889. The en- tire customs receipts for 1890 were 21,996,226 taels. A taels is equiva- lent to 75 cents.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The statue of Diana on the tower of the Madison Square Garden, which is eighteen feet high, and which appears to passers by to be ten feet high, is to be taken down, and replaced with new one only thirteen feet high, which latter will appear to people standing in the street to be that of a woman of or dinarY height. The present statue will probably be taken to Chicago.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The largest diamond in the world is the Braganza, which weighs 1880 carats, and is one of the Portuguese crown jewels. It was found in Bra gil in TAI. The celebrated Koh-i- noor has been known to history since 1926. It was captured by the British troops during the Sikh meet ing, and presented to Queen Victo- ria in 1850.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The Tucson Star of March 23 gives an account of the finding of the remains of Henry Holland, a rich rancher, who disappeared from his ranch near Salero last June. The body was badly decomposed, the skull crushed in and his hat full of bullet holes. The body was com plete with exception of one foot, which had been dragged away some distance. About the time of Hol- lands disappearance young Mex ican who was in his employ on the ranch commenced to run things with high hand. spent good deal of money, was suspected of murder ing Holland was arrested and tried for grand larceny and released for want of evidence. He is now un- der arrest for murder, and there is little doubt that he is guilty of as- sassinating his employer.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The subject of one pound notes
 and gold coins is just now almost
 monopolizing discussion in the
 British Islands. In the way oflarge
 gold coins, however, there are one
 or two countries that leave England
 far behind, as for example, here in the United States we have ten and twenty dollar pieces with few pieces of the smaller denominations.
 Austro-Hungary has $9.16 pieces the condor in Chile S9.12 and dou- ble condor, or s1930, in Coloma and Ecuador. The largest gold coin now in existence is said to be the gold ingot, or 'loof" of Annam "a flat, round gold piece worth about $316.75-the value being writ ten upon it in Indian ink. Such a lump of gold must be somewhat in- convenient to carry. Next in size to the "loof' comes the "obang' of Japan, worth about $50, and then the 'benda" of Ashantee, worth about $45. In silver coins, also, Annam likewise claims to have the largest Tn the world, the silver ingot there being worth $1475. The Chinese 'tael" stands second, while Austria occupies the third place with it's double thaler.-Washing- ton Bankers Eclectic.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The New York Normal College has a Slojd class, which the girls, who have made use of their oppor- tunities to learn how to handle car penter tools pronounce great suc- cess, and visitors to the class say that the tools are used with such grace and dexterity that it is a pleasure to be a looker-on. These girls also learn how to cook, and these two practical accomplish ments do not in the least interfere with the braln furniture supplied by the ''isms" and the ''ologies."
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

It is estimated that hundred New York doctors have each an an nual income of S10,O00 and over. Among the score who make from $20,O0O 10 S3O,O0O is Doctor Mary Putnam Jacobi, whose income is reported to be the largest of any professional woman in America, The two capitalists, Dr. T. Gaillard Thomas and Dr. Salisbury, are pop ularly supposed to receive, from their professional duties, S100,000 year.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The Chinese wall is said to have been erected about 300 B. c. It was 1,72S miles long and 15 feet thick at the top, and was built on the northern frontier of China, as a defense against Tartar invasion. In some places it was a simple ram- part and in others solid wall of granite; in some places it was from 15 to 30 feet high. There were brick towers at intervals upon it, 40 feet high.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The late Geo. w. Knox, of Wash ington, was conductor of the train between Philadelphia and Wash ington which bore Lincoln to the Capital in 1861. His resemblance to President Lincoln was so strong that he served as the model for a statue of MT. Lincoln, which is now in the Capitol.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

John L. Sullivan is very proud of his ability as a reader and sel dom loses an opportunity to display it, being not at all particular as to the time or place, says the New York Advertiser. He always has a newspaper in his pocket, and, upon meeting a friend in a car or hotel corridor, he is pretty sure to call his attention to some item in the paper and read it to him aloud. Tire fstic champion has really considerable talent as a reader. He possesses a fine voice and surprises his friends with the amount of expression that he puts into the reading of pro safe sporting item. Reading" :" said he the other day, after having given a specimen of his elocution- ary power, lis a fine art 1 believe in reading we'll or not at all." In reading an account of a murder he sometimes waxes stagey, bringing out for all they are worth the pa thetic and tragic features. The re- porters who pen the news items have no idea of the dramatic ele- ments that turk in them until the Big Fellow brings them out in his peculiar style. John conceived a love for elocution from the moment that he began to study his part for the stage, and effective reading is now almost as great study with him as effective siugging.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

A new method of making steel, known as the "direct process" has been adopted by the Homestead Steel Works of Carnegie, Phipps 6 Co.,, and it is expected to give the company "a practical monopoly of the steel trade of the future" It IS said that under the new process, which is a trade secret, workman can make four heats to turn, whereas under the old method he could make only two.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

What has been called the "most exclusive club in the world" is the Pamunkey Club, on Pamunkey Island, in Currituck Sound. This shooting club consists of four mem bers, each of whom paid $500 as initiation fee, and now refuses new members on any terms, as it con- siders the island too small to fur nish shooting to larger number,
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

Remarkable piece ofengineering work is the tunnel of the Parana Oroya Railroad through an Andean Mountain peak at Galera, Peru. It IS at an elevation of 600 feet above the perpetual snow line, and is to be 3,S47 feet long. It is the highest railroad tunnel in the world, and is located in the highestinhabited re- zion in the world. The town of Galera is 15,365 feet above the sea level, nearly l,500 feet higher than the hotel on the top of Pike's Peak. St. Louis Republic.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

To witness the scrabble for the election as delegate to the Republi- can National Convention, one would suppose that there are people in this land of silver who would consider it an honor to vote for Harrison's renomination. - Pros pector.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The most prominent woman re- porter in London is Marie Belloc, one of Mr. Stead's assistant on the Review of Reviews. Other we'll known newspaper women in Lon don are Mrs. Crawford, who is said to nave written the first interview ever published in the Pall Mall Ga- zette, and Miss Frances Low, sister of the editor of the St. James Ga zette.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14
Free Wool For Montana.

In 1886 Montana wools sold II
 the then territory at from 23 to 2 cents per pound, ranging during thu greater part of the season at abou 24 cents for the best clips. In 1SSI as high as 214 cents was paid, anC little wool, if any, was bought un der 20 cents. In 1888 sheepmer were demoralized at the prospect ot the Mills bill, which they wrongly imagined would be disastrous tO their interests in the early part ot the season were eager sellers at a low price. But those who consigned their wools netted that year not less than 20 cents. These were all Dem cratic years.
 In 1889 the bulk of Montana clips was consigned and the average return was not over IS cents. In 1890 the average price was not over r cents, and during 1891 those who net over 16 cents on consign- ments will be few and fortunate. These last three years are under a Republican administration, the year 1891 being under the operation of the Mckinley bill, which was to do so much to elevate the price of wool. It does not appear from these figures that the Republican party has created any great benefits for the woolgrowers, nor can it be honestly claimed that the Demo- cratic party is to be credited with the higher prices prevailing during its administration, although these prices certainly prevailed.
 It is about time for the wool growers to understand that the price of wool is not governed by the action of political parties so much as by the universal laws of supply and demand, which governs the price of all great staples of com merce.
 The Montana wool grower will bear witness to the fact that the price of wool languishes under the present system of protection and he must prepare himself to under stand that the only remedy for this lies in free wool. With the admis- sion of the free raw material into the United States our manufactur- CTS would be able to compete suc- cessfully with England in the foe rign markets of the world and a steady demand would be created for our domestic wools. To-day our exports of woolens amount to nothing and it is idle nonsense to suppose that without unequalled ingenuity in machinery and the superior skill of our work men we could not successfully contend with England in foreign markets could we obtain the raw material on equal terms.-HelenaIndependent.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

A genealogical tree ofthe Colum- bus family is being prepared for ex- hibition at the Worlds Fair by Madame Regina Nancy, of Lisbon, adecsendant ofthe great nayigator's $ wife.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

Dr. Caroline Bertellon has been appointed visiting physician to that very important college for girls, the Lycee Racine, in Paris.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

During the exhibition in Edin- burgh, Scotland, there were over 100000 persons carried in electric launches along the canal from the city to the exhibition.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The Society of Friends has con- tributed over s100,000 to the Rus sian sufferers.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

One hundred and seventy differ ent species of bees are native of Great Britain.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

Australian eggs are now shipped to London, thanks to an extraordi- nary new process of preservation.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

A spoon, supposed to be 229 years old, IS in the possession of George A. Warren, of Indianapolis.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The navy of Persia is said to con- sist of one vessel.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

The average size of an American farm is 610 acres.
The St. Johns herald., 1892-04-14

General Annenkof is at work on the plan for a canal between the Black Sea and the Caspian.
, 1892-06-29
[ConcIuded on Thursday.l



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formation as to the most desirable route tc
take, and will purchase tickets via the one
that will afford him the quickest and best
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Chicago or any point east, you should pro
vide yourself with map and time table OF
the Wisconsin Central lines. The trains
run on this route are vestibuled and are
equipped with Pullman's latest drawing
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dining cars of latest design, built expressly
for this service, and are exquisite in furn-
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arrangement and so complete in every
detail that they have no superior in com
fort and elegance. The dining car service
is pronounced by all the most elegant ever
inaugurated, and is operated in the interest
of its patrons.
Fast trains via the Wisconsin Central
lines leave Minneapolis daily at 12:45
pm. and 6:25 p. m, and st. Paul at 1:3O
pm. and 7:15 p. m, making favorable con-
nection with all trains from the west and
southwest.
For tickets, time tables, berth reserva-
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and I. A. Minneapolis, Mimi, or James
G. Pond. general passenger and ticket
agent, Chicago, Ill. m18-tf
, 1892-06-29
Stories of Early Days.

The Tacoma Ledger has already begun
the publication of the stories of adventure
told by the early settlers of Washington,
both in the daily and weekly, and they
promise to be thoroughly interesting. In
order to put these stories within easy reach
of all the readers of THE WEEKLY TRIBUNE,
we have arranged to have the weekly Ledg.
er sent to each of our subscribers who will
send us 70 cents. Those who are not sub
scrlbers can secure both The WEEKLY
TRIBUNE and the weekly Ledger for the ex-
tremely low price of $L75in advance. Send
IN your order at once, so you will miss
none of the stories.
, 1892-06-29

petition, except such matters as the court
was called upon, in hmine, to judicially
determine.
And we do not think, as claimed by
counsel, that if respondents had failed to
court would have been warranted in direct
ing a verdict for the amount stated in the
reply to be the value Of the land sought 10
be appropriated. We are of the opinion
that, where there is a disagreement between
the parties and jury is called to "ascer-
tain and determine the compensation to
which the land owner is entitled, the
amount of such Compensation must be
shown by proof, and not inferred merely,
from what one party is willing to give or
the other willing to take.
, 1892-06-29
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS

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Local surgeon U. P. railway.
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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-23
BITS OF YOSEMITE.
The Father of the Valley Tells of Its
Wonders.

The fourth of the six canvas volumes"
OF art, history and travel was submitted to a
large audience at the First congregational
Church, Post and Mason streets, last night.
The subject was THE Yosemite Valley"
by j. NJ. Hutcbings. well known as "The
Father of the Valley"
Mr.. Hutchings earned the title by being
the first TO disclose the now celebrated
chasm to the world. He has lived in the
valley twenty years, and what he does not
know OF its beauties is not worth telling
The lantern slides by which the lecture
was illustrated were triumphs OF the pho
tographer's art, ard by means of a calcium
lantern were projected on the canvas In
way TO give good idea of the proportions
of the granite walls of the far-famed valley
The first two or three views representing
the start from San Francisco were keenly
appreciated. Market street looked as nat
ural as possible, and when Father Elphick
stood forth. mere phaniasmal portraiture,
II is true. but life-siZed and as natural az
life, there was loud burst Of applause.
Then came the departing ferTy-boat, MOON
light glimpse OF the bay and Oakland mole.
The journey 10 the big trees of Calaveras
was accomplished in moment Of time, and,
after views OF the big trees had been exhih-
tied and described, the lecturer conducted
and fidelity Of the illustrative views of FL
Captain, the Three Brothers. Bridal Veil
Fails, the Sentinel, Inspiration Point and
other prominent points could only be ex-
ceeded by the originals. Sublimity was
characteristic OF all the views, and Mr..
Huichings showed himself fully in harmony
with the subject and the occasion.
visored helmets were worn by the heavy
Roman cavalry.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-23

knew what was artistic and what was not.
had seen so much now that was ready
to believe anything they told me, and was
fully prepared TO see some exquisite work
in photography. My expectations were
more than realized, for Mrs. Tape. when
we came around to this subject, showed me
some Of her work, which was fully equal to
any amateur In the State. and 1 might say
would bear comparison with many profess
slonals.
In a great pile OF pictures were scenes
from almost every place In California
landscapes, still life and portraits till you
couldn't rest. and all done by q native born
Chinese woman.
lexpressed my usual surprise that she
mad been able to conquer the difficult art of
photography, and she only laughed, saying:
Oh, these are nothing to some Of the work
have done. My friends usually beg every
thing good and leave me the rest. But
here, look at these" and che produced
pile OF lantern slides, ";hese are some that
! take pride In" And they were fully
worth ID. as some Of the reproductions with
this article will prove.
u not only take my own pictures but pre-.
pare my own plates and make my own
prints" said the Chinese woman. "You
will no doubt wonder how came to under
stand so much about the business, and can
tell you that everything ] know has come
from reading different authorities on the
subjects and then studying the methods to
see which was the best.
Every summer my husband and go
somewhere in the country, and ] always
make success Of the majority OF my pic
lures
Mrs. Tape here went into full explana-
ton of her own particular way of getting
good negatives. and her husband at the
same time showed me several diplomas she
had received from the Mechanics Institute,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-11-23

their performances In the Chinese theaters
or at some public funeral
She Is only sixteen and gives promise Of
being an excellent physician, as her playing
showed that she was in sympathy with her
music and did not play merely in a mechan-
ical way.
The second daughter. Emily is also study
Ing music, but had not advanced far enough
to give any public performance.
She had adopted one American custom,
though. which showed her patriotism, and
that was dancing.
want ted to ask her TO show how far she
bad advanced in the art. bet she felt some
what constrained before an utter stranger.
Her brother. however, assured me that
she was well up in all American dances,
and could trip q measure as well as any
other girl.
Frank. the only boy, plays the French
horn, and is member of one of the boys
brigades in the city.
be did not have chance TO let ME hear
him play, but / think he wanted TO, for when
/ left | heard the sweet strains OF the
horn coming from the back part of the house.
The baby has not as yet begun her mus
cal education. but l nave no doubt when
she reaches an age suitable TO such work
she Will be as accomplished as her brothers
and sisters.
Now that had heard The children show
me how accomplished they were in their
various pursuits, ii struck me that the
object had come for mainly had escaped
my memory. and that was to see some OF
Mrs. Tapes work in photography.
Nobody could blame me, however, for
forgetting this subject when one takes into
nsfd nro 4
been sprung upon me.
1 had only come to see some photographs
and talk with the lady that took them, and
here l was sitting In room with family
of full-blooded Chinese listening to
Chinese girl playing an old-time favorite on
an American piano and talking to me with
as much esprit as any girl OF my own race
This fact struck me at first as exceed
ingly ludicrous as had always been accus-
toned TO view the Chinese in an entirely
different light; but when ! saw around me
the father and mother and their accom-
plished children / changed my opinion in
regard to the race in general and saw that
with proper instruction before they had
become imbued with national traits they
were as susceptible of civilization as any
nation in the world.
The more / saw OF the Tapes In their
home circle the more this fact became sp-
parent
was still far from getting to the subject
OF photography, for at this point Mr.. Tape
wished TO show me his library and speci-
men-case, which stood al the back Of the
room.
Here was full complement OF the Ency-
clopedia Britannica, copy Of Shakespeare
and various other volumes of useful litera-
ture, while On the shelves above we're some
beautiful specimens OF the taxidermisrs
art. In truth, almost every songster that
makes his home in California.
Besides all this there were specimens OF
gold, silver, galena, etc, from every por-
tion OF the State and a beautiful collection
OF sea shells. all gathered by Mr.. and Mrs.
Tape while travelling about the county.
Everything pertaining TO the bookcase
showed that the owners had good taste and