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The silver star., 1900-03-02
MRS. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT JR.

Of Duferin. British ambassador to
France. became very devoted. and her
friends expected q betrothal. About
this time Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr..
began to assume prominence In the
college world. An upper class man at
Yale. prominent socially. unpreten-
tious with all the great wealth to
which he was TO be the heir, he was
one Of the most popular young men in
New York. He became attentive to
Mi8 Wilson. and when he was grad
uated he announced to his father that
he intended to marry. The late Cor
nelius was opposed to the match and
ordered his heir presumptive to forget
the girl Of his choice. Obediently.
young Cornelius went to Paris. After
sig months the Wilson fnmily also
went to Paris in the course Of their
yearly visit to the continent. Upon
hearing the news Mr.. Vanderbilt. Sr..
sent for his son. asking him to return.
His request was not complied with for
some time. and when he finally came
to New York he told his father that
the idea Of being disinherited could not
keep him from tho woman he loved.
Without his parents consent he was
married TO Miss Wilson. Not one Of
the Vanderbilt family was present At
the ceremony. The solicitations OF HE
brother and sisters In his behalf were
unAvailins; his father would not Yield.
When little child was born TO them
Il WAS thought that his tiny hands and
bright little face would soften the
grandfathsr's heart. but he. too. was
powsrless.
Several times II was said that Cor
nslius Vanderbilt had forgiven his sor
for his love marriage. but when the
will Of the manager Of the Vanderbilt
interests was probatsd Il was found
young Cornelius had been left but one
ons-hundrsdth part Of the vast estate.
There ID considerable difference b.
tween one and sixty million dollars.
hut Alfred. his brother. came forward
gsnsrousiy and save him enough to
eQual the share Of the other children.
Mr.. Cornelius. Jr.. had remained nsu.
tral throughout the whole affair; un-
willing 70 givs up the man she Iovsd
The silver star., 1900-03-02
ssas Light. on Rhodes.

Rhodes Is inordinately fond of old
things-even old women. He has more
old furniture. old china and curios
generally than any man in South Az.
rica. Anything old and Dutch catches
him. He is half Boer. NO matter how
he may hate the Dutch. How a man
can hate people and yet 80 love and
admire their arts and institutions ia a
mystery. "Gro0tschur" is an old fash.
ioned house. filled with old things
old benches. old chairs. old chests, old
books. old silver. old gold, old glass,
old tiles. old jugs. old vases, old pic
lures. old parchments and old wines.
Rhodes possesses typewriter transla-
tions Of all the foreign classics, which
he chiefly roads. Froude. Carlyle and
0ibbon are his favorite authors. He
knows the latter by heart. To him
there 10 nothing In the whole field Of
fiction that can compare with Van.
ity Fair" His favorite painter IL Sir
Joshua Reynolds. He owns q Sir
Joshua.-victor Smith In the New
York Press.
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and yet not wishing to do anything
prejudicial to his interests. A digni-
med silence. not trying to influence her
nance In any way, created great re-
spect for her. and her friends were
very happy when she was finally mar
ried. These two young people disre-
sarded everything but love in their
choice of partner for life, and there
are few men or women in the world
possessed Of grain Of sentiment who
DO not approve Of the course they
chose.
The silver star., 1900-03-02
rh. no.t... spee .. K.r...

As0 hVssOss OROs - AoHs0s
The hottest region ON the earth'i
surface is. from all accounts. to be
found ON the southwestern coast oi
Persia. ON the borders Of the Persian
gulf. For forty consecutive days In
the months Of July and August the
mercury has been known to stand
above 100 degrees In the shade night
and day. and to run up ~ high a. lsf
degrees In the middle Of the afternoon
In BAhrein Island. which 10 situated
In the center Of the most torrid part
Of this most torrid belt. - though Il
were natures intention TO make the
place - unbearable - possible. water
IL sometimes unknown. Great shafts
have been sunk TO = depth Of 500 feet
In the endeavor 70 nnd wells. but al.
ways with the same result-no water.
The silver star., 1900-03-02
co.s.Ar.. s.,.s.

Among the various ways IN which
the new woman tries TO surprise hen
luncheon guests. Good Housskeeplne
tells Of this original feature: Daah
guest drew from among the salaa
leaves with which she was served .
dimcult conundrum. Passed fru0
hand to hand around the table. with .
small book and . pencil. each gusse
under her name transcribed her a.
swsr 70 the ccnundrum. Al the close.
she who guessed the greatest numboP
II answers received . small prise.
The silver star., 1900-03-02
revns Win nie nssse1a

The way things are fixed . good
many cities in these United States have
things 70 brag about. For instance.
Leavsnworth. KAN. ID the hrst Ameri-
can city In the shipment Of apples.
Right around there arc 203.00o bearing
apple trees. and the biggest apple
orchard In the world. 100 acres. II
near. Denver. Colo. has more bicy-
clss per head Of population than any
other city. Albueuerqus. N. ~. has
more sunny days II the year than any
other American city.
The silver star., 1900-03-02
Pi.esias r,swsrs.

A peculiar species Of climbing plant
grows in Brasil. Its flowers are pro-
vidsd with nat. horny plates, situated
above the nectar cups In the center Of
the blossom. and which are called
Spinching bodies." When an insect
thrusts it, proboscis into the nectar,
the plates pinch II fast. and on it, de-
parturs the insect must either carry
ON the pollen masses Of the flower or
leave it, proboscis behind. In the
former case. the pollen ID likely to
reach and fertiliss another flower; in
the latter. The unfortunate insect, de-
privsd Of its proboscis, dies. Some
timss the lsgs. - well - the nosss, Of
insects are found sticking In the flow-
err. only the bunbisbee appears TO he
stroas snough 20 escape amputation.
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The cage was upset. but the bird un-
injured. The owner placed her right
side up upon the piano. when she lifted
her frightened head from under her
wing and asked: "Is that you. Frank >"
The silver star., 1900-03-02
COL. ALEX. MAJORS.
ORIGINATOR OF PONY EXPRESS
IN THE WEST.

40 Sssa. Freight Service on the Pisi.s
u 40 and Did Remarkable Busi-
nsss-Empioysd 5000 Mon and 10000
Oxen.
The silver star., 1900-03-02
THE WOMANHE LOVED
THE He sEINo CORNELIUS VAN
pER1iLT. JR..

Aaa the woman Grace Wilson van-
dsrsiit, Now Hs wife one Of
the Few Love Matches Among Tie
Wealthy Set.
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Trane11ers' Gmi1e,
New York, New Haven and
 Hartford k. R.
DeCenlber 3 1S99

December 8, 1899. FOR NEW YORk-*4:O5. *4:5o. xs:1O. A''Vo, $500, *S:10, s:30, *9:s5, x1o:SO a. m, 'l2o0, 12.O5. *1:SO. (parlor car liml-
 ,ed2' 4I;So. 200, *2:3O, 800, "4:o0, "4:17,
 4,sv. 4n No:lO, 5;35, 6:3o. *7:1o. ss:1O, SIS
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 ?: m. Sundays-"4:05, *4:5o, xs:00 a. m.
 a'9o' x4;ao. x6:15. *7IO, *S:lo, .S.3O,
 @9:10 D. m.
 toR WASHINGTON via Harlem hiver-Fl :o5 "l1:5o D. m. (daiIy).
 eoR BOSTON via Springheld-*l:1O,
 Sloilo "11:O5 a. m, s1:45, *5:5a D. m. Suhdays-~1;lo a. m.. *5:5s p. m.
 foh BOSTON via New London and P1ovidence-*2:1o, *2:20, *11:35 (parlor ear hmlted) a. n1., *12:o5. *2:47, .4:15, 4.o9' "b:55 p. m. Sundays-sa:1o, s2.20 a. m., %l2:05, *4:55, %6:55 p. m. FOR MERIDEN, HARTFORD, SPRINGFIELD, etc.-+1 10, GAO, 500, Alo:lo' "ll:05 d. m, 12:1o, "1:45. 3:1O. 500, .5:os' (6:l5 to Hartford). 500. lo:oO, ll'lo ito Meriden) p. m. Sundays
 .l:lO a. m.. 1910, *5:52 S:2s p. m.
 NEW LONDON DIVISION
 TOT New London, etc.-*2:1c, *2:2O,
 E59 (Gullfosd acc.), 10:oS, 1105, "11:35
 (parior car limited) a. m.. *12:05, *2:47.
 S:oo, *4:l5, %4:55, 5:l5, 6:15 (to Saybrools
 Junction, *6:55, 11:20 (Guilford acc.) D.
 m. sunday-"2:10. %2:20 a. m.. 412:05,
 *4:55, #6:55 D. m.
 AIR LINE DIVISION
 For Middletown, Willimantic, etc. 7:45 a. m, 12:55. *2:33. 6O5 p. in. Sun- aays-El5 p. m. Connecting at Middle
 town with the Valley branch and at Willimantic with Midland and Central divisions and C. V. R. R.; at Turner
 vllle with Colchester branch. NORTHAMPTON DIVISION--
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 BERKSHIRE DIVISION For Derby Junction, Derby, Anscnil, etc.--7:Oo, 500, 9:35 a. m., 12:00. 2::33 o:oi, o.oo I:bo. 11:2O p. III. Sundays S:1o a. m. and s:30 D. m. For Waterbury-7:O 100, 500, 9:35 a. rr.. l2:oo, 2:s9. 5:35, 7:5o. 11:2o p. m. Sun- days-S:lo a. m., 6:15 p. m. (yia Nauga- tuck Junction.
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STARiN'S New Haven Transportation Ca
DAITy EyCEpT SATT1pDAy

DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY.
 Steamer JOHN H. STARIN, Captain Me- Allister, leaves New Haven from Starin' s Pier, foot of Brown street, at 1O:16 D. m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Steamer ERASTUS CORNING, Captain Thompson, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The STARiN leaves New York from Pier l3, North River at p. m. Mondays, Wednes- days and Fridays; the ERASTUS CORNING Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fare 75 cents; Excursion Tickets $1.25. State- rooms, $1.0O.
 Tickets and staterooms for sale at J. E., Judson's, S67 Chapel street. Peck X Bish- ops, TOP Chapel street: Free stage leaves from corner of Chapel and Church streets every half hour, commencing at $50 p. m. Through freight rates given and bills of lading to all points West, South. and South west. c. H. FISHER, Agent.
 Order your freight via Starin Line.
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changed letters about the young genius, mother and maitre-the first hoping and anticipating, the second soothing and encouraging; they watched him tender ly, rejoiced as his talen grew When Guys early efforts appeared Flaubert brooded over them, pencil in hand. He found fault or he predicted fame. He was delighted of he was disappointed. He saw genius here or he found flip pancy there, and he had Guy down to the house where Mime. Bovary" was written-Where Salammbo" was first thought out-to dine and discuse, to dream and deliberate affectionately and reverently, like master and pupil, almost as father and son. Soon Zola joined them, and Flaubert criticised his work as he criticised Guys. He was startled by it's strength, enthusiastic over it's humanity and pity He made marks in the margin; he wrote of this astounding Zola' to Guy, he read 'LAssommoir'' in sitting. Time made the three still closer friends; they were forever corresponding, congratu- lating and sympathizing. And when Mana" appeared Flaubert's pencil worked wildly, shedding eXclarnatloilS here, there and everywhere-marks of admiration, marks of congratulation, marks of every meaning Sublime! ''Enorme!'' Incomparable!" Sans pareil! Oui! n de D. au-dessue de tout!!!"
 Such appreciation encouraged, such mind influenced and inspired; and, al- though Zola was fighting for his own particular creed when Flaubert died; Maupassant had already adopted his masters principles at that moment made them his own-worked with the same exhaustive care, sought by labor ing no less fiercely to perfect his style He has written no Mime. Bovary," no ''Salammbo"; much of his work e moI- bid, and, to many. repulsive. Grim themes haunted him; but if "Bel Ami mortified some of his later novel, "Une Vie" enchanted and touched all by it's cilivaIrous and pathetic tenderness Now and then he forgets his old teach ing and gives one the impression of be- ing heartless cynic, but power is never
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-02
A NEW F1REPRooF1NG PROCESS
It Adds Little to the Cost Of Weight or
 Fabrics-A German Invention.

It Adds Little to the Cost Of Weight or Fabrics-A German Invention,
 In order to prevent the rapid spread of flames in theatres and places or resi- dence some attempt has been mace to | substitute draperies of asbestos TOT those usually employed as curtains ana | decorations. The weight and cost or | that material, however, to cay nothing
 of other objections, have intertered Wlth | it's use for this purpose. Ana Wlsn , has long been entertained for a method of rendering ordinary materials IlreprooL that shall be simple and inexpensive, | thus making possible the retention or
 the silk, woollen and cotton fabrics now | in favor Such a process is now report
 ed from Germany.
 | The exact nature of the chemicals utl- ! lized in this operation is not made | known, but the American consul at Freiburg, sends to Washington re- l port on the subject. Samples or the preparation having been procured; the Consul tried a few experiments. Cloth | that had been treated with fluid in question was thrust into candle flame. The result was that the goods were | charred, but they did not take fire. | Kerosene was then poured on piece of material that had been dipped in the l preparation. When match was ap- piled the old would burn, but not the cloth. A bit of wood wrapped in cloth that had been treated with the prepara- tion was protected from the fire when placed on the coals of a furnace.
 | When bunting or lace curtains have ! impregnated with the fluid and dried l in an addition of less than l per cent. | to the weight can be detected. The in- creased cost amounts to about three cents a square yard when work is done l on small scale and less when opera | tions are conducted on wholesale plan | The strength and color of fabric are said to be absolutely untouched by the | process-New York Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-02
WASHINGTON.
Three-day Personally Conducted Tour
 via Pennsylvania Railroad


 Few short journeys are as interesting as a trip to Washington, the nation s capital and such 6 trip can be made. most satisfactorily by participating in the three-day personally conducted tours of the Pennsylvania railroad. Be- sides the advantages secured in rates the absolute freedom from care, and the general comfort and convenience af- forded an extended experience and fa- miliarity with the city enable the tour ist agents of this company to visit the various points of interest with the least confusion and delay and at the most opportune moments, thereby insuring an economy of time not otherwise att tainable.
 The next tour of the season leaves Thursday March 15. Round trip rate covering railroad transportation for the round trip, meals en route, transfer of passenger and ordinary baggage to' hotel, hotel accommodations. and guides, services of experienced tourist agents and chaperon, in short, every item of necessary expense, $1450 from. New York, $1350 from Trenton, and $115O from Philadelphia, with propor- tionate rates from other points. These rates cover accommodations for two days at the Arlington, Normandie, Riggs, or Ebbitt house. For accommo- dations at Willard's, Regent, Metropol- itan, or National hotel $2.50 less. Side trips to Mount Vernon, Richmond, Old Point Comfort, and Norfolk at greatly reduced rates
 All tickets good for ten days, with special hotel rates after expiration of hotel coupons,
 For itineraries and full information apply to ticket agents; Tourist agent, 1196 Broadway, New York; Court street, Brooklyn, or address Geo. W. Boyd, assistant general passenger agent Broad street station, Philadel- phia.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-02

lacking, style e never looSe-both re- mained with him to the last, both stand out boldly and brilliantly in the hitherto unpublished stories we have before us, eighteen of them, all concentrated studies, each a masterpiece.-Sat Review
The daily morning journal and courier., 1900-03-02
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SEEING THINGS DARKLY may be due to weakness of the eyes. Almost all EYE TROIIBLES can be remedied by our Eye glasses j ass e ; and and spectacles. Be wise-take care of your eyes. We may be able to make your sight stronger and last longer by our ;mnroyed EYE HELPS. It will cost you 4nnthing for examination and may be the means of preventing years of suffering. I. H. G. DURANT. 71 Church street
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the Baby Is utting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and welltried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children's teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for diar- rhoea. Twenty-Five cents Il bottle.
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 :15 cents. Sold by E. A. Gessner.--3S.
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FLAUBERT AND DE MAUPASSANT.
 Twenty five years have passed since Flaubert too Guy de Maupassant under his wing. He found him "spirituel, let tre, carmant;" he bore him ''veri- table amitie," he was worthy of his mother, Mime. Gustave de Maupassant, and of his uncle, Alfred de Poittevins, old and very dear friends. They ex-
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FAST EXPRESS SERV.

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The age-herald., 1900-01-04
AN IMPORTANT
 MANUFACTURING PLANT
Electrical Supplies, Gas Fixtures, Bicy cles. etc., Are Made Here in
 Birmingham

An industry of no little importance, and one loCated right in the heart of IBirfning ham, is the manufacturing plant of %the United Electric Company, located at 1S11 Second avenue. While this industry is of an unpretentious nature, which, iby the way, is characteristic of its owner, MT. M. T. Stradford, 1t is nevertheless an institu- ton of which any progressive citizen would feel proud. This industry, to use some what worn expression. fills a long-felt want in this city, and it's existence Is due to ne- ,cessity, which was appreciated fully by MT. Stradford when he entered the elec- trical business about two years ago.
 The manufacturing plant of the United Electric Company is located on the second and third floors of the establishment the first floor being occupied in the display of goods, such as electroroiers, portable lamps, brackets, pendants, all manner of electrical supplies, bicycles, etc., as well as the office. The electric fitting and nick e plating work is done on the third floor. The heavy work Is done on the second.
 The latest improved machinery is em- ployed, and only skilled workmen are en- gagged. Several expert electricians are with MT Stradford, and it is entirely un- necessary to send away for any part of an electrical apparatus, so completely equipped is he to supply the same. Besides the manufacture of electrical supplies, he makes gas fixtures of all kinds. An i'm portant feature of the business is the con- struction of private telephone Hines.
 Sixteen men are regularly employed, and all work is executed promptly and correct ly Attention is called to the United Elec- tric Company's ad. elsewhere in this pa- Der. "t
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
Clara Mathes Coming

This young, bright, talented artiste and a superb company will open their week s entertainment at the Auditorium Monday, opening with the charming comedy drama La Belle Marie" We copy the following from the Atlanta (Ga) Journal of Decem- Der 2:
 "1he Clara Mathes company drew an immense audience last night to the Colum- bia. at the opening performance or their weeks engagement. ''Hermine or the Cross of Gold,'' proved to be one of the best plays ever given here at popular prices. Miss Mathes in her title role. won her way to all hearts with her clever act ing Her support is good throughout, and the performance was heartily enjoyed by those present. Jerry Conklin, an old favor ite, is with the company. He was immedi- ately recognized by his old friends. Some pleasing specialties were introduced Be- tween acts Two little tots appeared in song and dance, and received generous ap- plause for their work"
 Monday night Shadows of a Great City, will be the bill.
 Popular prices will prevail, viz: 10, 20 and 30 cents, and ladies will be admitted free Monday evening. when accompanied by a person holding a paid 39-cents ticket.
 Matinee prices, 10 and 20 cents.
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case IS considered doubtful The bodies.of the deceased have been cremated All the places where deaths occurred have been quaranttned and disinfected
 Ihe Hawaiian board of health surrounded Ohinatown by sanitary cordons, the district was divided into section, and a house to mouse inspection at once begun The state council has appropriated $50, 900 to begin the necessary sanitary work A receiving hos- pital Will be erected and a crematory is al- most ready for use. Communication with the other islands. except under quarantine restrictions has been prohibited
 The origin of the plague Is obscure, but 1t Is supposed to have been in some article of food, clothing, merchandise or by rates from Oriental steamers.
 Dr. Carmichael concludes his report is follows: --rt
 Il shall adopt all measures within my power to insure the safety of vessels leav- ing for United States ports, but the absence of a plant for disinfection here is severely felt at the present time, and in view of this fact, additional precautions should be adopted at all Pacific coast ports and such measures should insure the destruction of all vermin on board vessels
The age-herald., 1900-01-04
CONDITIONS FAVORABLE
The Cold in December Will Help the
 Growth of Wheat

Washington, January 3.-The climate and crop bulletin for December, issued today says:
 "The weather conditions during the month of December have been generally favorable for winter wheat, reports from a majority of states indicating that the plant is well rooted, has made vigorous growth and is in a most promising condition at the close of the month except in Michigan and portions of Ohio, the late seeding in the first named state not having stooled satis- factory. In the latter state the plant is small and weak and in poor condition for the winter. The severe weather of the last decade may cause some damage to fields unprotected by snow, more particularly in portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
 Reports of injury to the early sown wheat by Hessian fly are quite general, although with the exception of Michigan. Pennsyl- yania and Tennessee, the damage so far ap- pears to be inconsiderable.