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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
INSULTING THE EMPEROR.
From The Fortnlghtly Review.

From The FortnlShtly hcVieW
Never norhaps was there a monarch whose
speeches more loudly challenged criticism But
they are sacred TO comment on them IN WORDS
cent 10 consign the writer or speaker to jail for at
least three months more probably six. possibly
twelve Nav astounding II may appear, II Is
mere the less a fact that lese-ma1este may be COM
mitted by saying nothing! In October last The
Cologne Gazette" had an account or mana Ger
man who had been In America-who was unfortu-
nate enough TO offend In this way. He was at a
cafe with some companions. and they fell 10 dis
cussing the comparative merits OF the German and
American constitutions or course the man who
Constitution He waved eloquent on the subject.
and went on to say As for the Ka Kaiser then.
he stopped short But he had already said too
much He had been overheard by some one, who de-
nounced him to the police. They arrested him. and
he was ultimately sentenced to three months i'm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
HIS CURIOSITY AROUSED.
-om The Washington Post.

From The Washington Post.
Edison George Thompson. proprietor and pub
Usher OF The 81. Paul Dispatch" was at the cap.
ital yesterday He will doubtless be one OF the
deegat large from Minnesota TO the ST. Louis
Convention and will cast his vote for senator Davis
II was travelling through England and Ireland on
foot with a knapsack my back and In company
with a facetous friend OF mine named Morrison
observed Mr.. Thompson In the course OF "A social
Conversation that touched on a miscellany OF sub
iects 'snd In wanderings we came to an Inn:
IL was late at night but by the bright moonlight
we were enabled to see that the sign had coun-
terfeit presentment Of two asses heads. with this
not unfamiliar legend inscribed over the picture:
When shall three meet again?
1--WE stood for moment gazing al H. when MOI
r,son went to the inner door and began 10 thump
,non n with his cane while the echoes rang through
the house. / just going TO expostuate with him
over his unseemly conduct when upper window
was thrown open and the innkeeper thrust out his
head and in an indignant tone demanded what In
the name OF all the demons under the earth we
wanted. . ~. . .~.,..a +.
called up my friend In the most anable tone OF
voice There only two asses heads on INT
sion and / lust wanted to see the other one.
5And with that We started up the road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A UOTHER-OF-PEARL HOUSE.
ON The Sar Francisco Call.

From The Sar Francisco Call.
Odd babitations are 10 be found all over CALI
fornia Sometimes there Is a good reason for them
heng odd but often II is the result OF some crank
;dea ON the beach near Cypress Point, In Monte.
rav County there II that cannot come under the
nrst head and hardly under the last.
The residence belongs 10 Chinese fisherman,
and ia part natural and part the work OF his own
hands The natural portion Of the house Is q small
cave in one OF the many rocks that stick up all
over the beach The other part Is a sort OF
wooden shed which has been built in front OF this
opening The lumber used is OF the toughest
kind. but the aesthetic Chinaman overcame this
objection BY covering the whole outside with
abalone shells. the hollow side being turned out.
The Chinaman evidently did that many years ago,
when the shells plentiful and had scarcely
any market value. Every shell used has been
destroyed. as more nails have been driven
through them according 10 their size. Some OF
the shells are magnificent In color and enormous In
size There is at least fifteen inches In al.
ameter and duplicate in good condition could not
be bought in San Francisco for any price, Most
OF the larger Shells II they were not punctured with
nailholes would readily sell for from g to S
apiece. But that size cannot be had In the market
now, ard would be difficult TO find on the rocks
OF any part of the coast.
The general effect OF the house, when the sun
strikes 1t at the proper angle. Is dazzling. The
polished pearly surfaces sparkle with astounding
brilliancy and fash with all the colors OF the
rainbow. 1t Is a pleasing and surprising sight
and the only pity Ii that 80 many beautiful shella
were destroyed 70 produce u
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prsonment 1t was not asserted by the prosecution
that he had said anything against the Kaiser; ne
was condemned on the facts as have stated them'
1t was assumed that IL he had finished the sentence
II would have contained an insult to His Majesty
and this enough
later example Is. II possible. more astounding
still An upholsterer in Dantzig was ASKED az teo ~
tsurant TO estimate the value of plaster DUST OF
the Empress, ard said 1t was worth only sniiilng.
For this he tried AT the trial the DUST Was
produced and being found to be OF a very inIeri0.
quality the man was acquitted. But that he could
have been tried at all such charge Is signincaht
enough. ,..
Such cases are ludicrous except for the victims
But occasionally the oversenstive loyalty OF the
Germans leads to results still more ABSURD mus
at Bonn last summer party or frlends weIe
chatting at a restaurant. when one OF them salu,
What a fool that Kaiser is" The audacious
words were not allowed to pass unavenged. a
policeman was at once called in by an eavesdropper
and the culprt given into custody. Then II came
out that ne had merely been referring to an ac-
qraintance Of the name Of Kaiser "a not uncommon
name in Germany. Even then he was taken 10 the
police station, and had some difficulty In obtaining
HIS release
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

shu,tlecock They would tho random tossing
back and forth to which they were accustomed
systemaiZel into game, ana courts mafh'' "H'
with nets in the middle. as II for tennis They
would doubtless be surprised a, the unhargng en-
thusiagm shown for the sport by the gay throng
NJ Young men and women who arc dariinS over
tho ecor IN every direction in determined pursuit
NJ ,hc lively and irresponsible little bunch or
feathers and cork II they happened 20 come on
a tournament day they would ind the scene sim
moro brilliant Dozens OF spectators then pres
ent and though these discrcctiy relesaied 20
benches in the corners out OF reach OF the nyinr
shuttlccocks this banishment cannot subdue thelr
sympathy with the contestants. whom th'y en-
courage with inspiring calls and handclappings.
The pretty afternoon toilets OF the women ana inc
red and gold colors OF the club. waving as pen
nants from the posts which support the nets, make
the appearance OF the large armory bright and
picturesque.
THEY RELIEVE IN BADMINTON.
In It's seventeen years OF existence In New-fork
the Radrninton Club has furnished the younger
members OF society with Lenten amusemeh,
which never loses It's charm The game is restricted
10 that season. but any player would soon at the
notion that It's continued popularity is due In any
measure 10 Its limited reign. Its friends are GER
tain Of its superiority over any other indoor ath-
Lotto snort which is intended to be played by both
men md women and they advance various reasons
for their opinion.
WHY our members have all tried other games
said a player who extolling the merits or TINS
one at a recent meeting He was watching match
I'm progress he spoke. and was following me
clever shots with uncomfortable interest But
this is ahead OF them all; it-Ah! we'll played, B..
keep II up!-I beg your pardon: | was saying this
is not too violent and overheating. while at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

ing and bicycling spending sometimes as many as
three hours at a stretch on his wheel SO promis-
ing Is his state OF health that his mother. VINO
had made all her arrangements TO proceed to the
Riviera in order to attend his deathbed. has now
definitely sponed her Journey. and does not ex-
pect to this. her faVorte son, again untii ne
returns TO Russia in time for the coronation OF MS
brother.
He has kept as much possible in the open ar
is subjected the most rigorous discipline Tor the
sake OF his health and extraordinary care is taken
TO prevent particles OF wooen dust from Irritating
his throat. There is neither blanket, carpet nor
curtain In the Villa Turbie. which is his residence
The bedcovers quilted and of eiderdown Every
kind OF knitted wrap Is excluded His overcoat Is
Of linen and his coats have no nap. The hoors are
waxed daily. and the rooms In which he sits and
sleeps are daily subjected to strong draught.
This only serves to show that az long as there Is
any life left there is hope Six montns before MS
father died he was condemned by his physicians
and 1t was confidently asserted that his death
could not be delayed for more than few weeks at
the longest. Yet still he fingered. He has wit
messed the death OF his gigantic father who
seemed to possess the physique OF a Hercules. He
has followed TO the grave his morganatic wife and
little child. both Of whom died at few days In
terval at his residence, Abbas-Taman. in the eau
casus, about six weeks after the death OF his
father. And yet. instead OF his being on his death
bed one hears of his recovering health and strength
in astonishing degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THINGS ONE DOESN'T NOTICE.
CAN YOU DRAW TRUE REPRESENTATION OF
YOUR WATCH DIAL?


The observing man. whose close and microscopic
methods Of observation have caused him to note
the carelessness Of his fellow men. and who always
things which other sees. or seeing
about. was holding forth. He was expatiating
the lack of development Of the bump of obser-
walton in the average man.
Now. to Illustrate" he said. IF you should
find your desk in another kind Of disorder than the
In which you usually leave it; II everything
should be on top instead Of the bottom II
your good-natured friend should scowl or your
morose friend greet you with smile II you should
find the pictures in your rooms changed about or
If you found face at your favorite news
stand, you would notice II and remark the change,
and pat yourself the back and think. What a
close observer l am But how many of you can
tell me-" he continued. what words printed on
elevated railway ticket? Every one OF you
buys from two to six tickets every day. and how
many have looked al them closely enough TO say
what Is printed on them
No one knew although the party was large
1T isn't fair test" said zone buys
ticket, rushes away with 1t. throws 1t in the box
glad to get rid OF the piece OF paper. Not man
in twenty keeps ticket long enough to look at 1t
Possibly not. said the observing man. but how
oSEns s ca NS man m.s d and
yet how many men know how the dial OF their
why everybody does" said one. and then the
With the aid Of coin and pencil. eight men
with for bad drawing. made what each
Roman and ohes made S Arabic
had the fourth figure some Nv and some some Ill IL
six space was blank saved the party from the
sneers Of the observing man.
in the party. the dials OF fourteen had six. and
characters were not entirely obli'eraied by the
second dial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
CREDITED TO CONSCIENCE.
or-rER PAYMENTS TO CITY AND MA.
TIONAL TREASURES.

.xoyyMoUs CONTRIBUTIONS OF MONEY lille
o.II,Y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR WHICH
THERE WAS NO oCcAsIoN-RIcH PLUMs
RECEIVED BY CONTROLLER FITCH.
The conscience fund" contribution Of 1880
.,.ring received by the United States Treasury
sbort while ago is remarkably large sum to
:. con, thus anonymously. 1t was in the form of
nil, of exchange drawn on a New-York bank
=. favor of the Secretary Of the Treasury and
-.s forwarded by the Rev. Prebendary Barff.
.,oar Of the Church of st. Giles, Cripple Gate,
rngand The Rev. Mr.. Barff merely wrote that
,,a money was from a man who did rot dis
close his identity. 1t Is seldom that mans
conscience troubles him TO the extent Of nearly
.,s mn In fact, most sums received under such
circumstances are OF moderate amounts.
CELL this whole subject of conscience
,roney" Is not without interest 1t has
long been the custom of the Secretary Of
the Treasury at Washington. the Assistant
United States Treasurer in New-York. the State
Controller and State Treasurer at Albany, the
controller Of this city. and many OF the banks of
New-York and other moneyed institutions TO keep
O record of these sums which are entered up in
the books under the head Of Conscience Fund"
General Bookkeeper Barrett Of the Finance
Department of New-York City. said that the re-
cepts Of money for the Conscience Fund varied
so much that no annual estimate could be made
as to the sum it would produce for the General
Fund into which this money IL turned. In the
las, eleven years including 1885, the total amount
has been $4S42 II. The total received last year
was s.. 253 the largest sum ever paid In twelve
months The yearly conscience receipts for
the period named have been follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A LONG FAREWELL TO ALL HIS CREDITORS
t-r,u, Tho 7 o,Isville Courier journal

A Marshall County man adopts a rovel method Of
bidding his creditors farewell He writes them this
affecting message through THE Benton Tribune"
feeling no doubt. that II would BE- too much OF a
Job write personal letters to all OF them
To the Public and Especially My Credltors-It be-
comes my painful duty TO hereby announce that for
the good OF my creditors and securitors | am bound
to leave for parts unknown 70 them. II Is inn
possible for me to meet my obligations while re-
manned here. Gentlemen you have been my friends.
On account OF never-ending reverses | must leave
you, seemingly In very ungentemany manner
but, according to my views It's better for u.s.
both you and |. BY so doing may pay what ! owe
otherwise never can. So goodby. my friends! II
Providence permits you Will not only hear from me
again, but see me when am able to reward you for
your losses in befriendng me. Respectfully
JOHN w. ESTES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
PLAYED ONLY IN LENT.
AN OLD GAME BROUGHT UP TO DATE.
BATTLEDoRE AND sHUTTLEcocK Is NOW bAD"'>-
TON. AND FINE SPORT IT Is. SAY THE EN-
Observation-Disclosures LIE THE
ATTRACTIONS

Exactly what popularity there Is In the game Oh
badminton which demands that 1t shall be player !"
Lent and at other time in the year 1t mign pe
difficult to say. Perhaps the long and persistent
practice necessary to insure anything like ac-
curacy in hitting the shuttecock Is considered
wholesome spiritual discipline for the penitentai
season Or. on the other hand. 1t may De 'na'
badminton is so thoroughly jolly game that It's IN
nuence Is needed as kind of antdote to the sooer
Lenten routine of extra church services. abstruse
lectures cooking classes and similar improving IN
stitutions Whatever the reason, the fact remains
odd and ndisputable.
II the beaus and bellies OF century ago could
drop in upon a meeting of the Badminton CLUB
some Saturday afternoon at the Berkeley Armory
they would he astonished at the possibilities &c
ye.oped from their old-fashioned battedore and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A DEFENCE AGAINST GERMAN BANDS.

A German band composed Of four pieces stopped
In front of a Norr.s-st saloon yesterday afternoon
and started to play Annie Rooney" crowd OF
urchins. attracted by the music, soon satneieu
around the musicians Then a MISUNDERSTANDING
boy appeared on the sucking large lemon
He waited until the band In the midst or the
tune and then he squeezed through the crowd. and.
standing in the midst OF the musicians. started 70
suck the lemon with all his might ana MAN Inc
the brass instruments became feeble and at last
whose mouths were dripping moisture and all puck
cred up made break for the little fellow threat
enng him with terrible punishment The little fell
and soon showed the four Germans q clean pair Of
heels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
THE OLDEST BRITISH TREES.
:, The Ionlon Star.

From The London Star
,rbc Oldest tree this country Is the ycw-tree
r,rahurn In Kent which Is said TO be 800 years od
hiia Of Froringal in Perthshire. IL one nearly as
o,d Al Ankerwyke House. near Staines, IS a yew-
tree which was famous at the date OF the signing OF
49,, Charta 1915 and later was the trysting
,sce of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn The three
nws at FOUNTAINS Abbey at least 200 years Old
CT heneath them the founders of the abbey sat In
iIsS There are no famous oaks that rival any yew
in age 1000 years being the creates, age BLOWN
dnwn in 1908 had this distinction; Cowthorpe OAK.
near Wetherby Yorkshire. IL SAID to be Leoo years
old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

edge four feet above the floor. 1t is held taut by
guy ropes attached 10 posts at the ENDS ana IN
the middle. The nets OF the Badminton Clup are
only II feet inches long, and the lines OF the
court consequently narrowed toward the centre
10 that width The space between the net and the
end of the ground Is divided about midway, as is
shown in the diagram. The corners or the inner
court marked off with curved lines are the spots
where the servers stand.
The old-fashioned shuttiecock of familiar pattern
is the same that used to-day. Rubber ends were
tried at one time substitute for CORK but they
were soon abandoned II was found that with sew
eral persons playing at close quarters some one
was often struck, and. while a blow from the cork
was scarcely felt, the rubber was decidedly IN
pleasant No badmlnton crack" blythe way, ever
mentions a "shuttecock." In the language or the
game. they are birds" One of the most amusing
things at first TO the inexperienced visitor Is the ire
quent and emphatic cry for fresh bird from one
player after another. The hard usage which the
delicate things receive gives the feathers as
draggled appearance those of real birds after
a battle. and the clubs superintendent James Ken
nedy. Is kept busy supplying ones to the various
courts Regular badminton racquets are lighter and
smaller than those used in tennis. that they may
be more easily and quickly welded. Many payers
however, their old tennis bats not mindng the
additional weight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
RECOVERY OF THE CZAREVITCH.

HOW HE is PROTECTED AGAINST DusT-A RE
MARKABLE HOLD on LIFE.
So desperate the condition OF Grand-duke
George OF Russia when he arrived In the South OF
France that It is quite refreshing 10 hear OF the ex
traordinary improvement in his condition. He has
gained something like twenty pounds In weight
during his stay and divides his time between sail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
HOW THE GAME is PLAYED.

Although in its general idea badminton resembles
lawn tennis. which, in It's modern form Is said to
have been developed from the simpler game. yet
there are a few important differences. In badmin-
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11
A Pr,son Expsrl.aent.

The ofYicials Of the Joliet, Illinois,
penitentiary say that they are going to
try an interesting experiment. They
will have three kinds Of suits for the
prisoners, indicative Of their deport-
ment. Green suits will be worn by
prisoners Of good behavior, cadet grey
by those who are less orderly, and red
by those who are extremely unruly.
It Is believed that the plan will be an
incentive to the prisoners to conduct
themselves properly and will doubtless
be successful. The officials think that
1t will help the men to win hack their
self-respect anf in many cases viii be
the means OF reformation. especially
for those that are just starting in
crime. 1t will give the convict the idea
that he can make an advance in his
fellow mans opinion even while con-
fined behind the bars.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11
A Gold Paper surrender-.

Kansas City. NO., July 2.-The Kan
sas City Times. which has heretofore
been pronounced in Its advocacy of the
gold standard and unwavering in Its
support Of the Cleveland administra-
ton, comes out this morning with an
editorial practically admitting that the
silver men have already won victory
at Chicago and pledging the Times to
support the nominees of the conven-
ton. In conclusion the Times states
Its position In word as follows:
"For the Democratic party. Its plat
form and Its candidates; Its platform,
whatever 1t is; its candidates, whoever
they may be-"
In addition to the editorial, there ap-
pears on the first page three-column
portrait of Richard p. Bland, under
this caption: "For president of the
United States, Silver Dick Bland of
Missouri"
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11
MINNESOTA MEN REVOLT.
Republicans who Refuse TO sabnit to tn
St. Louis Platform.

Republicans who Refuse 70 sabnit 10 the
81. Louis Platform.
Minneapolis, Miss, July 2.-Notice
Of a bolt from the st. Louis platform
was to-day served by a number Of
prominent Minnesota Republicans In a
manifesto issued here declaring for Sill
yer. 1t Ii the climax Of the efforts of
Congressman Charles A. Towne Of Du-
luth, who arose TO oratorical fame in
the last session Of the House by his free
coinage speech. which will be freely
used by the silver men as q campaign
document.
The manifesto is signed by sixteen
prominent Republican leaders.
OF the signers, General Sanborn of st.
Paul is well known. He is brother of
Judge SanbOrn OF the United States
Circuit bench. Frank Day is the pres
ent lieutenant governor of the state. He
lives at Fairmont and has published
the Martin County Sentinel for twenty
years.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11
m. seer,< Of Lopx Ias..

Dr.. Newman Hall recently completed
his eightieth year and enjoys remark
able vigor. He breaches several times
q week all over the land and every
summer performs feats of mountain
eering that for a man Of his years are
simply amazing. DR.. Hall was asked
the secret and he answered: sober
habits and attention to the laws and
habits of health. going to bed In decent
time and not working hard late at
night. I have never been a dlner-out
nor indulged in heavy suppers. / take
a cold bath all the year round and have
always been n walker; l can now do
ten miles at n stretch without fatigue.
My sight and hearing are perfect. Tee
totalism has had great deal to 10
with my good health. My father and
mother were total abstainers and
have been one for sixty years. have
never smoked" DIR. Hall might have
added-though he didn't-that he has
always been a very hard WORKER
Westminster Gazette.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11
Fort w,nx.t. DESTROYED.

Gallup. N. NJ, July 2.-Late this af-
ternoon fire was discovered In the SOL
diers' quarters at Fort WIngate New
Mexico. The fire spread so rapidly that
before 1t could be gotten under control
the post itself was pretty nearly de
stoyed, including the post chapel, the
administration building. enlisted mems
barracks, and portion Of the officers
quarters. Six troops Of the Second cav
airy, under the command Of Colonel
Hunt, were stationed at the post at
the time of the fire, two troops Of the
same command having intely been
transferred to Arizona to do field duty.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11

Young Cornelius Vanderbilt has
stirred up family rumpus by falling
in love with and marrying a young
woman eight years older than himself
Just why a youth always falls in love
with girl older than himself no phil.
osophy has yet explained, yet every
man of years will probably recall this
immature experience. Young Wander
bilt has proved that he is simply 4
common, ordinary mortal-nothina
more-and papa Cornelius had no bust.
ness to get 80 mad about 1t.
The Meeker herald., 1896-07-11
Our Ailments.

There is something humiliating In
the fact that we all-unless we are
very unusual persons. as some Of us
doubtless are-love to talk about our
ailments. An invalid often seems to
find her chief Joy in retailing to sympa-
thizing friend all her symptOms- The
truth Is that our ill-health is of no In
love us. and we may weary even them
by talking over ailments. While mem
tai anguish is often eased by talking
1t out" bodily pain Id never banished
by moaning over 1t. To fret over pain
that must be borne is childish. To
lent-is sublime.-Harper's Bazaar.