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SUCCUMBINC SULTAN.
The Long Delayed Trade Issued
Granting the firmaus
PERMITTING WAITING GUARDSnlPS
To Pass the Dardancllcs for the Pro-
lection Of Subjects.
IA TURKISH CABINET CRISIS,
one-Haif Milton Homeless Armenians.
said Pasha Pitched Battle
Pending In Cuba.

constar,,ro,,io Dcoa,,ho. at. soN,
~"'S '""hiVf''t AeN'i''e' y VIC No'
December lo.-tCopyrghted 1895. ny the
Associated press 11,ha long drawn ott.
,,r.,,,,.,rs,, ,,,,,ra,, ,,,., ,,,,,,o,ao,,ors ~,
'Noi'''Nc'sS 'e."V'" '''' ""'o"sS"V''s %
the powers ana the sultan over the uucs-
ton of the admission of additional guard
sn,rs ror ia. nro,,c,to, -, Two e,,ha,xsies
S''p9 ~. ','' e',O W. VI '.1 w., ,e =
issuance of an trade granting tho noces-
sar, 0rsn,op 10 uer,nit tho ,,,,a,,iships, 10
- -, 49,
pass 'he barusNhs'ies' Inc uefnanu was
nrst put upon the sultan November ~
nud srnrcci,, , da,, has hoen nossoi st,ca
no, ,,i,ho,,, a. ho,,,,, ,.,,,.,i A., go
t'Nt' "''''""' rs "'"b iNiieNtu III u f'pie
or less percmptory manner The ingcnu-
ity displayed bv the Turkish Government
a., .,.,ao, AZ, ,...
J" eN""'hS u uliNc' answer 10 me demaho,
or when forced TO answer the effective
pleadnga nut forth for DELAY. had almost
h,,,,,.l,, a.. ..,t,,,,. 20 ,,,,..,' :, -.
"i'"s"1 NV minus VI EUROPE 10 IN" con-
Niction that the demand would never be
complied with. Meantime DAYS and veeIs
passed by without any action ana Tho
condition of things I'm Cunstnntinoplc that
brought out the demand mad almost
PASSED The finnl trlin1uh of IN, newer,
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FOREIGN NOTES.

Berlin-Empcror william has sent n
cordial letter To Baron Won I<oeller late
Prussian minister of The interior, Goa
ferrng upon him the order Of the Rod
Eagle. NJ II proof Of his continued good
Will.
Havana-An officer OF coast trading
ship that arrived, says that on Friday
he saw a. British, Meet ~ the bahaWn
chanrsl off Key Lobe sailing eastward.
II is believed that Venczuela If the 1es-
tlnnlipn a the ships
l}erlin--In the reichstng the chancellor,
Prince Won iiohcnloho, declared that the
govern mcnt did not intend TO Introduce
special anti-socialist agitation. but. he
added, the government would admire tHe
existing laws. 10 as TO protect the state
and society.
New Yoik-A special TO the Herald from
Ruenos Ayrcs Faysi The secretary Of tho
Bolivian legation has sent his second to
the Bolivian minister At this capital I
Is not believed n duel VIII result The
difficulty " the outcome Of a charge made
by .he bolivian minister that the secr''-
tary lad stolen official documents ana
sold them to chill
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STORY or A SHIpWRECK.

Liverpool, December l0-Henry An
drcws, the sole member Of the crew of
the Inflated British steamer Principa,
tells the following story of tho disaster.
lie states that Oft Cape Wrath smoke was
discovered TO be issuing from the hold
of the Princpa OIL November ~ In u
second the matches blew into the air At
2:S0 o'clock In the morning the steering
gear got deranged and the vessel rolled
heavily IN the gale, the crew being pow
eress to direct her course They tried 10
lower a boat, having made up their minds
that ii was useless 10 stand by the ship
and that she was doomed, but the davits
broke and the boat was washed away
with ono in it, Notwithstanding this piece
OF ili-luck 1t was determined to attempt 10
launch tho second boat this seeming TO
ofier the only chance for saving the lives
on board, but the second boat went the
way OF the nrst, being washed away by
the fury of the waves. The two remain
ing boats had been burned and the nap
less, crew were thus shut up on board the
burning ship with no means OF escape
Six mon met death 10y jumping overheard
aud six others We're burned TO death. Al
tenton was then turned TO trying 20 con-
trCl the vessel, and they succeeded IN
getting the steering eeAr repaired. The
vessel was then headed toward the north
east, with the tire increasing in violence
and momontarily threatening to spread to
,, ii Midnight on November % the ship
struck ON reef. though no lani mad
bccn seen 10 give warning Of the danger
When she struck he foremost anu NAM
,nast went overheard with the violence Of
tho shock. Rockets W"rc thcreunon urea
ms "A last resort with the hope OF hrluE-
lng assistance that would take them or
;bo shin They also tried to launch the
rnft. hut il was washed away with those
on board who were unable to exercise
any control over it. Tho vessel lhen sank
SiT bodies including that Of Captain stan
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rApM puODITcE pR1CEs.

Washington, December l0.--Thc Decem-
Der returns to the statistical division OF
the department OF agriculture relate prln-
clpally to farm prices December !. The
farm price of corn averages 2b.S ngaln-t
As 3 last wear The average price of wheat
Is 53,Z per bushel against 1913 last yenr
OF rye az, against 80: of oats 0-5.
against 81. q; of barley 3l.i. against 40 OF
buckvheat tpg against 500 last year.
The returns snow the average price OF
hay to lie S93s per ton, against ss.33 the
game date last year. the cNerase price Of
tobacco Is returned as sc. against 81 last
year The price Of potatoes. on the farm
Is reported al Us per busliel, against 5J.J
last year
The condition OF winter wheat OF be
cefnber averaged for the country sl.4 per
cent, against - last year and ol.J In lsJ5.
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YESTERDAYS EVENTS.
FOREIGN.

The Turkish sultan succumbed and Is
sued An trade granting the firmans per.
hitting the guardships TO pass the OAR
n. pelles.
Hia, - was conspiracy TO depose the
IN turkey some of the constructors
b, ehQ ft,g of the army and navy.
Lohe hoysrs reported that q fresh
crisis OF. ~ ~ cabinet was carsed.
a half min. Armenians reported as
being homeless in Turkey.
Said pasha asked leave to Zee from
the ottoman empire.
The Cuban generals concentrating their
forces expected to give pitched battle to
the Spanards.
General Louis Pando said he would con-
Tess weakness IL the Cubans were not
repressed within six months.
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THE MrXIcAN BTrDGrr.

city OF Mexico. December 1o.-Consross
viii rrolong it's present session beyoid
the 15th Instant, the customary dRte for
closing It's autumn session, IN order TO
have ample time TO discuss the vice presi-
drntial bill which contemplated a coustittt-
tioual amendment. Iuhlic sentiment fat
vors the bill as the present status OF sue
Ccsaion to the presidency Is regarded as
pcrilous and not Offering guarantees to
public order
Ceuorsl Rncon Gnllardo. goeernor Of tie
Federal district. ina view 90 Tie ulsnN ac~
cidcnts 10 bicycliats in the ~ tile ftrCeis,
will issue IA new regulation rcsutninR
the couchmen, stopping fast dr Wig and
modelling the system on IA 1t of Iundon.
President Raoul of she hoNl"ln Ma
ilonli railway In an iut'tvisW, NNs his
company az no intention All rninors To
tbe contrary, Of Changing tln HuHSe To y
standard Extra capital required tor such
a change would b. great and the atdi-
honui traffic TO be secured would not
compensate tho outlay. These changes,
when they do come. are usually suddenly
made. but there Is iip immediate necessity,
The new amnesty law 'overinE thp past
ofr,uses for duellng has Only a ietfo1cuVo
effec, ana tha law VIII hereafter be strict
ly enforced " was considered only ght
~ cover past ofteuses by general par
don.
The American railway conductors ex-
cursion has gone to Puebln and VIII make
a trim 1ulupu.
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TEXAS cArrLE QUARANTINE.

Washington. December lO--Represrnia-
Tive Bell, In company with President Il.
w, Sampson Of the Fort worth stock
Yards company, called this morning upon
Secretary Morton to agi that he gnflcnd
the operation on that section of the gen
tral quarantine law. which prevents the
This section is obsolete ana u a remnant
OF the old superstition that Texas feY"r
was peculiar 10 the state and infested al
OF us cattle Texas stoCkmen desire now
10 ship their live cattle direct from Cal
weston and Noiasco, hence this request
upon the secretary. Mr.. Morton promised
to take the Trattor under adVissment ard
80 give Il favorable consideration. II pos-
A. l.. MatIock Of Fort Worth IL here.
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BRUSH OVER BAYARD.
Wordy Warfare on Resolutions Of
Impeachment in Congress.
FOR HIS uTTERANCES IN SCOTLAND.
Offered by Congressman Barrett, Re
publican, Of Massachusetts,.
THE PROPOSITION MODIFIED.
Congressional Contest In tho Tcuu, Texas
District Waxing Warm Quart ,inc
OF Cattle Opposition.

Washington, December i0-ln the senate
today. Mr., Jones Of Arkansas offered a
resolution which was adopted, authorizing
the secretary of the interior TO suspend tho
removal of iu,rudcrs in the Chowkce
country until there shall lac ain appraisal
oC the value of improvements made by
them.
Mr.. Cullom uep.. mo then addressed
the senate IN support Of the Monroe dec
trine
This government. he dc9lnred, is not one
of conquest or usuipation II We would
still keep up the march OF the republic
IN this world Of competition and strife
ana maintain our National honor with our
territorial unity aud integrity. we must
have some affirmative. distinctive idea or
policy of such simple aud uuauestioncd
proprlciy that Il shah receive tho nivcr.
sal sanction of our people This much IL
due to oerseNcs that by no act on our
part can II ho truly said that we are slccp-
Ing upon our lust rights Aud thie loo
Is due to EUROPE, utit tho governments
of the old world may know that 7b,oao, Oo0
American citizens. speaking through their
representatives In congrcse ara II unit In
maintaining the American doctrine OF
James Monroe. and It iS also due to the
Independent governments of the other side
to know their existence practically
depends upou the honesty of the United
states I'm sustaining that doct'uo. Thm
Nation has played diplomacy long enough
without much encct Great Britain hns
been dtNcgTding polite requests, protests
and arguments, and &c let alone viii finally
dominate \ cnuZUula.
In closlur he declared oinphnticallv,
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p1Arr MEN CONFIDENT.

New York, Deeembrr M.-Repuhllcan
elections were held in every
one of the elections districts
TO eileen delegates to the assembly
district convention. which IN turn are to
choose the members OF the republican
into the fight confident OF victory. willie
their opponents believed themselves 20
be leading a forlorn hope and were Ia
conscnuencr not enthusiastic uf succ ssa.
The Indications from tonishts primaries
noint 10 a majority OF two-thirds P!att
men In the county convention.
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New loIk L
ma ,,r,,,tn,, w,. .na,. ~, bsarinv
"',"h "' spe,H !" "e""h
speeches IN hehalf OF the contending
cities the doors being omen TO the yart-
ors .o,tae,i,,,r ,oI.,ntto,s rrhlc a,,,,,,a-
w ,V''''9'''h ''''s"r'"'' n'S eo''e'"1-
'd inc committee held It's afternoon SEES
aiuu behind closed doors
An .n,er crowd bioc,scd the corr,dora
~" WV 'o't'uo's
hNiiiiE I" IN" committee room ana
awnitcd The announcement of the results.
rl,, mrs, ,r,nn,,nn, ,,uestion a, ,h. eta.
y, Wv "''
i"oi was Tue iNlng or the date OF the
convention. The executive committee re-
norted u rcsonitlon rnvo,,,ur Junc II; mi.
,.. .,...,,, w., re """' w. .
N"h 'uh'huth ny Mf' i'ahnitm OF Utah
IN favor of August rs. There was a sharp
donate. ana Mr.. DeYoung of California
inallN proposed compromise between
June aud August, via. July.
TYie D.Younir ana I,nnnnu a,po,a,,enta
were both defeated ana by "a practically
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Washington. December 10-Senator CAN
OF Florida today introduced concurrent
resolution for the prevention OF misuse
and cruelty TO the Armenian subjects of
Turkey. II recites that humanity and
religion and the principles on which all
civilization rests demand that che civilized
governments shall. by peaceful negotia-
tons, OF. II necessary, by the force OF
arms, prevent and suppress the oruelties
and massacres inflicted on Armenian sub
iecls of Turkey 10y establishing govern
incut of their own people with such guar
antees by the civilized powers of its au-
ihority and parmanCDce as may be ade-
quate to that end.
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f.ord Salisbury never said In his speech
nj Brighton that his Imperial majesty, tho
sultan. never sent him letter or Ill
newspapers interpreted his words IN that
sense. As n matter of fact and In con-
formity with dhe usual practice. a message
through the intermediary of the impcrlal
mbaSsy Mt London.
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General Churchill OF Arkansas offered
his services in case of war with England
New York to have squad of bicycle
mounted police was Indicated
The prescntiment OF Topeka. Kan,
husband that his wifes body had been
disinterrcd proved reality.
President Mcbride of the American Fed
Grafton OF Labor exonerated from charges
of bribery.
The treasurer of the United States TO be
charged with violation Of the eight-hour
law
Harry Hayward was hanged in Mime
apolis at 2:05 o'clock Wednesday morning
for the murder of Catherine Cling.
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WASHINGTON Docomber 10 --Represanie-
W .',,ie '''' " wy. Wv
tive William Barrett OF MassaHhlsetts
enjoys the distinction OF being the author
M thn first thrilling lnrl,lon. I'm tho nrcg.
"
oht mousse OF representatives.. ''' throw
hombshell In that body soon after 1t
convened by Offering a resolution impeach-
,,', ,r,,.,... =, -, .,'.',.'....
~" i'''''''9 '"N"'u, oN-H'V''' "'N W
state ana now United States amhasAndor
10 tho court OF St james, for high crimes
and u,isdc,nc,ncrs 1,bc ,.,o,,rds ,dv,rc-
,r -, p "''s W.
o'l III llH ieHoiutlpl W.T." 'lie uti'IhN"ra
Of Mr. Bayard, delivered before the Ildin-
hurrh Scotland philosophlcnl ,nstiiutn
,,,.., - A., ~ t a., ~,
NoV'i'iu'r & ~ ''us Hl"'cn ME- hhSatd
spoke Of protection" ns IL form of state
socialism " and said II had donr more 10
nco.,,or ,to.. ,o,,si,ttn,,' !" .,,rood ,,.,,,,,i.
'U,"i '''s7 'eN'S,,,'"'t "''' "p'P''','-
n.y. corrupt public me-" lower the
tone of National representation divorce
o,i,,, r,,,,, ,,,l,,ts,, ,h,n ana, ,,ha, ,,,,,.o
'''' i''" ~ ''' '" ''"'
such reflections on the government by an
American ambassador before foreign
audience inc reeitntinn citcd ,ypre la
''.''""N, Wv '''' "''' VI
serious dltrcHnrd "t ms obligations ana
calculated to inIure our National reputI-
linn
,,
~ coholuu'H ny hns,iuci'hg the iorciEn
affairs committee, which was empowered
tu send ror pereons and miners. To ,n-
,,,,,..,,.. .,, .,,,.,, ,,,. ,..,,,,.,,. ~.
N.hllsuto anu report ny impeachment or
"'ne. "iaH. ,, ,...,. -
ar, barLetl I"sotu'9n Wus hreeeheu
~ Vlin ~ w t,im,iiu"b,lo' MI NV "'' '"'PS
Mahf'l IN inlil'r Nllt. 49,.
MI Mc' all resolution went DOWN anu
'h'lt ~ NHH ihut mr' ihilrt HWuuf ms
resolution. Us one constituting "quea-
uon of ri1YileBe.
Mr.. crisp. me leader OF the minority.
made an unHNaiilng attempt 20 contest Tue
privilege nature Of the resolution
Speaker Reed ovotuled his point OF or
der md tho resolution was thrown into
the arena OF debate, where II remained
for three hours
The republicans took the position that
Mr. 3aynrdS speech constituted an Of
fanae against the country that called for
a stern rebukc, " not recall.
The democrats took tho position That
AIR. Baydrd's uttcrat COS did not by any
stretch OF tho imagination constitute
around for impeachment
AR Turner escorted that they were not
even q breach OF pioprleiy. Ne took the
position that the resolution was largely
buncombn" to give the republicans oppor-
tunity to cir their protection views
Those who took nart IN the debate werc
Hcssra. Barrett. Ilinlrlcv. iIitt and can
non. ropnblicans. and Crisp OF Georgia
Mcf,rcnrv OF kenittcltv. Money of Miseis-
slnpi and Turner OF t;eorgin, democrats.
M. HItt of Illinois, who win be chair
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RICHMOND. Na.-A conference of the
alumni and friends of the University OF
virginia is to be held here today to urge
the legislature to rebuild the Virginia uni
Versity.
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She Secures the Republican National
Convention for 1896.
JrNE 10 SELECTED AS THE TIME
San Francisco Took the Lead, But
Proved Second Choice.
GENERALIZATION or BRADLEY.
ie IL Innugurated as Governor Of Ksu.
tucky-An Immeuse Crowd Present
to Hear tho Address.

Washington. December 1o.--The repub-
lican National convention will be held
at 81. Louis on June l6 next. That waA
the decision reached by tho republican
National committee assembled here today
after spirited baloting lasting two hours.
The successive ballots ara shown as fol-
lows:
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INDIANArOIIS- Tho State democratic
committee has ieen called to meet here
today. Tho Jackson league of the state
Will hold its ~ '.ual meeting here Oh the
same day.
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fCHICAGo-The National committee OF
the prohibition party will meet here tC-
day 70 consider the location OF the Ma
tiOnHl convention.
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BROOKLYN the realty Of the estate
of the lat. Nohert Ray Hamilton I'm this
city is TO he sold today At public auction
The sale WAS ordered In the suit of Beat
vice Ray. of whom Eva l.. Mann alleged
Robert Ray hamilton was the father.
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THE MARKETS.

Spot cotton at Houston advanced to
3-16c
silver certificates at New York ranged
from 66066 3-Sc.
Cotton futures advanced in all markets
due to the government estimate of a
1873, 900 bale crop,
The hide market continues soft and i'm
pressionablc.
An immense apple crop does not cause
low prices for the fruit
May wheat quoted at 62c and July corn
ut 2ga.c January wheat 5Slac' corn. 257ic.
Plenty of cotton sales in the South and
satisfactory crop movements caused an
advance In prices at a steady close.
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ST. Louis was voted the National re-
publican convention by tho executive COM
mittee in session in Washington; time
june iG 1896.
William OConnell Bradley inaugurated
as governor of Kerucky the first rcpub-
lican to be elected to that office In that
state.
The democrats OF Boston elected the
mayor and majority of the city council
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TOOAT'S EVENTS.

CLENEGAND-Th Thu charity ball sor the
lcnciit of Huron street hospital viii occur
a the Grays' armory today.
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MAKEs A nIFFERENcE.

Washington. December l0,-Thc Turkish
legation has received the following. from
the sublime porte. today'g date: Although
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IOCAL.

It Is reported that Dan Stuart Is en-
route Ia Houston from Plttsburg for
conference with Julian and Fltzsimmons.
Enthusiastic meeting of business men
yesterday TO arrange programme for holl-
day carnival week.
Serious charge preferred against a man
by his son-in-aw.
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THE COURTS

Big damage suit Med In civil court.
Large check drawn for Jail contractors
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| WASliiNGTON-Th annual meeting OF
! the National CiVil Service Reform league
| VIII lie held here today and tomorrow.
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The In the Right Place
Ipirht Will Always Bring
|Ad. "''"''''

yo.ps want Columns arc read ana
1,,sa by more people and firms
anv other paper in the State.
onted." which are free
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RAILROAD.

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
sale.
Improvement in freight traffic service.
Temple inauguratea move 10 secure
the Katy shops.
Judgment against tho San Antonio anu
Gulf Shore for debt.
The new inspection car Of the Missouri
Kansas and Texas.
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.rctt 1JFE''-Imported Sardines, decor
nj tins. key openers
.spARAGus TlPS-S lb. cans, : doz. In
cAse ,c ,.e,,,o,,o.
'V ~, 'sca iriiv: do not tear clothes.
~ ur1.NiONT" CIGARS 49, Londres
r. pmayaIes. lundrcs Finos, El Commerce.
CIGARS-spiendid %
smoke 100 IN box
,,T-NtNIlM LEAD PENCIt,S-Neat and
handsome. useful and durable novelty.
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II T
Closing arguments have been begun IN
the Standard OH cases.
Rev. w. Wimberly says he will continue
to preach at BRENNAN.
Important opinions rendered by the su-
prcme court.
ID. V. Grant of Liberty Hill assigned
Ed Hoenel of Segun died of HIS wound.
Charges against the Galveston wharf
company stirred up the town.
A meeting was held at Becvilie to con-
slider plans for big stock yards at Aran-
gas Pass.
A contract for road from Port Arthur
TO a connection with the Sabine and East
Texas awarded
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CONTINUED on Fourth paseo
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THE pAnRnTr REsOLUTIoN.

Continued on Fourth pageo
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Little Billy, Lady Doleful, Forget DIR.
Parker and Imp. Bimbo won the races at
New Orleans.
John l.. sullivan would not fight with
negro. and spoke slightngly Of several
noted pugillsts.
American expert athletes could not he
able TO attend the olympic games In the
historic Athens. Greece.
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X. ]. Cash near sandy Point.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-04-01
Tufl inc Truth.

A hand-uur ,iui;sIIo drew up hcforO tho hou,r. Tw" ,h'.antly attirrd ladies of society Cut cut, aSCHndCd tho steps and pressed the button. The door was opened. and they wvrr u>hrrrd into tho reception room The butler tunk their cards up stairs and suon returned. He entered tho room with his hahitual nonchalancc and delivered his instructions in a monotone, 'Thr madam desires mo tn say to Mrs. A. that she has slight hcadachc, and that tho harsh vuic0 and loud talk of Mrs. A. will only agSravatr tho attack. And Oh" gaspcd Mrs. A. What arc you"-
 And to Mrs. IT.. " continued tho but Ter, madam desires mo tO say that she is also suffering with nervousness, and that Mrs II. has q way of rocking violent ly and moving about that would positive ly distress her today. She bcgs, therefore, to be excused.
 The callers hurried out with indignant exclamations.
 Did you ever hear tell of such rude ness" said Mrs A.
 And SIC has always prCtcndCd to bC such n good friend of minc!" exclaimed Mrs. H.
 Let drive to Mrs. M $ and tell her about it, said Mrs. A.
 
 heard with willing ear. As soon as she had gained an intelligent idea of tho Situ- atiOn shv Vxrlaimvd:
 Why, haven't you hrard: It's the lat est?''
 The latest, inquired tho callers in a breath.
 Yes. It, not fashionable any Inor,' to say you arc not at home when you arc, don You know. IL iS fin do sieclc tn tell tho truth. When you cannot seo any one, you just tell them the plain reasons why. It's becoming all tho rage, you under stand"
 They un,lrrSt"nd. When Mrs \. and Mrs. II. I't,. they wrr' overheard on their way tn th',ir carriage to sny about her who had insulItt them:
 She is So mp tn everything! It is such privilege tn know her"
 It is irdcrd. Chicago Tribune.