. WORTH WHILE. ,"I‘is easy enough to be pleasant When life flows alOngJike a song; But the man worth while is the one who will smile When everything goes dead wrong, For the test of the heart is trouble, And it always comes with the years, And the smile that is worth the praise of earth Is the smile that comes through tears. It is easy enough to be prudent When nothing tempts you to stray: When without or within no voice of sin Is luring your soul away. But it’s only a negative virtue Until it IS tried by fire. And the life that is worth the honor of earth Is the one that resists desire. By t 1e cynic. the sad, the fallen. \V ho had no strength for the strife, l‘he world’s highway is cumbered to-day; ': hey make up the item of life, But the virtue that conquers passion, And the son ow that hides in a smile— For we find them but once in a while. —Ella \V’heeler \Vilcox in Congregationalist. A BISCORD. BY E. J. W. The Soprano was late that morning. As she brushed hastily past the Or- ganist glanced up from his instrument to wl1ispe1,— = “Bette1 late than never.’ She gave him a nod and laughing sidewise glance, and slipped softly into her chair between the short, good- natured Second Soprano and the tall, melancholy Tenor. She herself was neither short nor tall, but quite the happy medium. A light snow was falling, and a few of the great feathery flakes still clung to her sealskin jacket. The Second Soprano obligingly flicked them off with her handkerchief, in- return for which. she received a. flashing. smile of thanks. The Soprano smiled at great deal. In.- deed, she could well afford to, for her teeth were faultless, and her eyes of that rare golden brown. color which al- ways reminds one of a sunbeam danc- ing upon a clear, dark pool of water. Beautiful eyes, truly, and reflecting in their liquid depths the many and varying moods of an impulsive, gener- ous, intense nature. When she rose in her place and sent that wonderful voice of hers ringing and thrilling straight into the hearts of the people, they listened in an ec- stucy of enjoyment and sudden spirit- ual uplifting. For some the radience of actual di- vinity lay along the dim old aisles and touched the exquisite faces upon the chancel window: the solemn tones of the great organ became the blended swéetness of many harps and voices ' led by the one soaring, vibrating voice which sang praise and honor and glory to the Most High. Something of this kind was said to her once. She threw back her dainty head and laughed long and heartily. “Really. you do me too much honor!” she cried when she could speak. “Far too much honor! Why, I_ have studied in Paris, Berlin, Rome—I have spent thousands of dollars to get just that quality into my voice which you are pleased to consider so admirable. It is my stock in trade, and I should be foolish indeed did I not use it to the beSt advantage.” She loved her art with ardent enthu- siasm, and pursued it unremittingly. She had been known to spend months upon an aria before she considered her- self capable of rendering it in an ac- ceptable manner before the congrega- tion. She said once, carelessly, “that she should never marry—~21. husband would be an encumbrance. Women of\her type rarely married men with interests or attainment-s similar“ to their own, and if not there could be but one re- sult from the union—utter wretched- ness either for one or both, which was true enough as far as it went. She had not said this in the hearing of the Organist. yet it came, as such things do. to his ears. There can be no secrets exchanged or kept in a choir. Every confidence, every bit of gossip, soon becomes com- mon property. The Organist knew perfectly well that his love for the Soprano afiorded delectable food for many a conjecture, which knowledge often made him pro- vokingly absent-minded; or was it the fault of the narrow mirror which hung before him on the organ? That dear, delightful bit of French plate glass! If it was tilted at just the proper an- gle he could catch a glimpse of a rosy ear nestling in a mass of dark hair, and a white neck gleaming above a brown fur collar, though, the vision, ’tis true, was often spoiled by the in- tervening heads of the lower satellites. Then there was always the hope that she would permit him, as she sometimes did, to walk home with her after service. True, she lived barely a block from the church, and the dis- tance always seemed so short to him, because from delight, fear and longing he was bereft of speech, or if he spoke 'at all, must only utter merest common- places about the weather, or the at- tendance, or the choir, instead of say- , ing that which was in his heart to say. On this particular morning he seemed more than ordinarily lost in thought. When he began to play the “Nunc Dimittis” instead of the “Te Deum,” the Basso apprised him of his mistake by vigorously poking him in the back with a hymn book. The poor organist colored to theroots of his wavy blonde hair. He hastily ch-angedjthe music, and by the skillful use of a few chords dropped into the required key. ‘ But the blunder obviously annoyed him He was of an extremely nervous tem- -~" pe1ameni. , .The Sopiano sang a solo that 1110111- ing—au exquisite, difficult thing which she had taken great pains in 111n‘1ar- ing. After the first note or too she saw that she had the'u‘ndividcd azim- It i4 these that are worth the homage of earth. WEEKLY WORWALK - G- tion of every listener. An appreciative audience is always inspiring. The Soprano caught the spirit and sang . with rare sympathy and power. But alas for the Organist! Just when the accompaniment was most needed to sustain the harmony his fin- gers slipped on the keys. Crash! There was a heavy, hideous discord. The beautiful voice hesitated for a mo- ment, then went on smoothly enough, ‘but the effect was spoiled. When the Soprano resumed her seat all the bright color had left her cheeks, and her eyes had a curious, unmistak- able gleam in ‘them which was only there when she was very angry. After service the Organist lingered timidly, hoping for an opportunity to speak to her and make an humble apology for his carelessness. But none presented itself, and he saw her leave the gallery and pass down the stairs in company with the Basso, whom he cordially detested. This was the drop too much. He knew she was angry with him; he could have borne that, hoping that time would make all right; but to see her go deliberately off with the Basso, 21 great, Coarse, hulking fellow who openly admired her, and who openly, also. saw a great deal of amusement in his (the Organist's) silent adora- tion! Ah. that was worst of all! The poor Ecllow, his heart bursting with an 1gony of remorse, jealousy and love, :tumbled out into the street, where the mow was still falling softly, pityingly, is it always falls in the streets of a. crest city. That evening it was the Organist vho entered the choir last of all, look- ng very pale and miserable. The S0- 1'11110 watched him out of the corner ' -f her (:11 while he unrolled his mu- placed it on the rack and adjusted he steps or" the organ. She was in her gayest 1.;cod, and the choir soon Vill'llled under the influence. of her .1101'1'imeut. Even the Tenor permitted 1is melancholy features to become dis- torted '1: :1 smile. Aftei s-srvice the choir leisurely dis- persed, laughing and chatting good-na- turedly. Only the Organist lingered, and he apparently was engaged in gathering up his music. The Soprano went out with the Second Soprano, of whom she was especially fond. there- by openly snubbing the over-confident Basso. But at the door she stopped with a sudden exclamation. "My gloves—J must have dropped them somewhere. I will just run back after them.” She slipped noiselessly up the stairs and into the choir, deserted now save for the Organist, who was leaning against the organ with his face hid- den," His very attitude was so sug- gestive of: depression that the So- prano’s warm little heart melted at once. She went up to him and touched him softly on the arm. He started, and turned to see a pale, earnest face and eyes big and bright with welling tears, lifted to his own. “I came back,” she faltered hurried- ly. "i want to say I-.—a.m sorry I lost my temper this morning. I—I don’t want you to feel hurt." She paused abruptly. As for the Organist, after the first dazed look of bewilderment had passed from his face he grew positively radi- ant. He was not so stupid that he could not. define something in her face :1 11d manner that had never been there before. All her saucy audacity was gone, and she was just a tender, peni- mut woman—yes, and a loving one as well. "You came back!” he said, when at inst he found words and a voice with which to utter them. “Then you do wally care something about me, after all!" "Something!” she echoed with a smile and vivid blush. His arm stole around her. “A great deal?” he whispered. “A very great deal!" the Soprano an- swcred. hiding her happy face on his shoulder. “Laugh and Grow Fat." t is said that every hearty laugh in which a man or woman indulges tends to prolong life, as it makes the blood HEAP BIG INDIAN; CHIEF JOSEPH. THE MOST FAMOUS WARRIOR ALIVE. His Visit tol‘ ew York and \Vhat He Saw. He Rode in the Grant Day Pm ade on a Broncho Furnished by Buffalo Bill, Whose Guest He Was. Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces tribe of Indiana, who since the death of Sitting Bull is undoubtedly the fore. most and best known Chief of red men in this country, was among the crowd of visitors of distinction in Tew York during the week of the Grant. dedication. General Miles, in his work upon the Indian war, refers in generous terms to the bravery and strategic ability of Chief Joseph, and admits that he was one of the most formidable leaders he encountered. Chief Joseph was in Washington on Government business. During his stay there he met General Miles, and the latter, with the view of impressing the famous Indian with the strength and patriotism of the American peo- ple, suggested that he should visit New York for the Grant ceremonies. Chief Joseph was willing, but did not want to bear the necessary expense of theq journey himself. As there were no Army funds available for such a pur- pose, it seemed for the moment that CHIEF JOSEPH. General Miles’ idea would not be car- cied through. Colonel \l'illam Cody, or “Buffalo Bill,” as he is better known, opportunely 'stepped forward and in vited~Chief Joseph and his com- panions as his guests for a week. Col. Cody furnished the Indian :1 broncho from his Wild West show, and he rode with becoming dignity in the procession on Grant day. Chief Joseph is fifty-seven years old, six feet tall, straight and'lithe, and in appearance bears a strong resemblance .c THE MESSAGE 0N GUBA McKinley Advises Appropriation For Suffering Americans. A BILL PASSED IN SENATE. A Similar Measure In House Sidctracked by Bailey’s Efi‘ort to Tack on the Morgan Recognition Resolu- tion as an Amendment. Washington, May 18.—The president today sent the following message to I congress: “To the Senate and the House of Repre- sentatives of the United States: “Official infdrmation from our con- suls in Cuba establishes the fact that a. large number of American citizens in the island are in a state of destitu— tion, suffering for want of food a'nd medicines. This applies particularly to the rural districts of the central and eastern parts. “The agricultural classes have been forced from their farms into the near- est towns, where they are without work or money. “The local authorities of the several towns, however kindly disposed, are Tunable to relieve the needs of their own people and are altogether powerless to help our citizens. “The latest report of Consul General Lee estimates 600 to 800 are without means of support. I have assured him that provision would be made at once to relieve them. To that end I recom— mend that congress make an appro- priation of not less than $50,000 to be immediately available for use under the direction of the secretary of state. “It is desirable that a part of the sum which may be appropriated by congress should, in the discretion of the secretary of state, also be used for the transportation of American citizens who, desiring to return to the United States, are without means to do so.” Work of the Senate. Washington, May 18.—An undertone of Cuban comment pervaded the senate when the session opened today. The anticipation of a Cuban message and a. Cuban debate drew large'crowds to the galleries. Among the senators the Cuban question was uppermost, and they gathered in groups du1i11g- the early routine business and discussed the outlook. Among the early arrivals were Senator Gallinger of New Hamp- shire, who presided at the Cuban mass meeting last night, and Senator Allen of Nebraska, who made a speech there. The day’s calendar showed that the Morgan Cuban resolution had 5 ured the parliamentary status of “unfi shed business,” giving it the right of way at 2 o’clock. Immediately after the reading of the journal Secretary Pruden of the White House staff presented the president’s message on Cuba. It was" taken to the clerk’s desk and read, receiving the closest attention from senators and spectators. Following the reading of the message to the dreaded Geronimo, leader of the Apaches of Arizona; but as General Miles and General Sherman have at- tested, his disposition is utterly unlike that savage and cruel Apache’s. Chief Joseph was taken on _an extended sight-seeing tour through New York and Brooklyn. The ordinary show places of the two cities, to all out- ward signs, have had little attraction for the famous red man. But with the tall buildings and particularly Brooklyn bridge he was impressed be- yond speech and gave vent to his feels 'ings of surprise only by a prolonged whistle. SALUTING A FOREIGN PORT. Formality of the Courtesies Between the Ship and the Shore. saluting a foreign port Through a misunderstanding on the part ofCaptain Gamble, of the Brit- ish cruiser Talbot, which arrived in New York to take part in the parade of war vessels at the Grant Monument celebration, the United States forts were made to appear for the space of 3 nearly an hour extremely discourteous i the harbor. move more rapidly and gives a new and 3 different stimulus to all the organs of the body from what is in force at other times. Therefore, perhaps, the saying. “Laugh and grow fat” is not an exag- gerated one, but has a foundation in fact. No truer words were ever utter- ed than those which state so clearly: “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.” The jolly, wholesome, happy-hearted people. are those who have most friends and see The best that life holds out to them.— Churchman. Whatfle Wore. Son—“I simply can’t get this lesson.” Father—“Don’t give it up, Thomas. Remember that General Grant’s great successes were largely due to the fact that he never knew when he was licked.” Son—“Then he must have worn a board in the seat of his trousers, same as Billy Brown does.”—Leslie’s Week- ly. ' Presence ofMlnd. Peter O’Shaughnessy, a prospector of this city, while at work in Sheep Gulch started a landslide at an eleva- tion of 4,000 feet.. With rare presence of mind O’Shaughnessy sat astride of his shovel and, with the exception of a few bruises, rode safely to the bot- tomé—Cor. Salt Lake Tribune. Equals of Professional Strong hIen. Professional strong . men have equals in various respects in private life. It is asserted of Alonzo Lowe of Greenfield, Indiana, that. he has lifted one of his horses clear of the giound, and that he can shoulder alone carry a barrel of sugar. and ., in thematter of returning salutes. The apparent. carelessness was soon explained satisfactorily, and was found to be due to Captain Gamble’s unfamiliarity with the regulations governing salutes from the forts in It suggests several inter- esting points of naval and mititary etiquette, which are for the most part unknown to civilians. The Talbot‘s commander ordered the regular National salute of twenty- ohe guns to be fired when his ship approach-ed the Narrows, as soon as he caught sight of the American flag flying over Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth, and was considerably surprised when neither place returned the courtesy. This they had no right to do, the saluting privilege being con- fined to Fort Columbus, on Governor’s Island. It is expressly laid down in the Army Regulations that when a port is guarded by a. “group of forts within a distance of six miles, one of these—usually the most important one —sl1all be designated as the saluting station, and that none of the others shall pay attention to any salutes v-cliich 111ay be fired. This rule cov~ ers the condition of things existing in tlzclz. 2'11mr of New Yolk, the three 1,-1.1. being within the specified dis- 11121-11 from one adnother Fort Wads- 2:111 is ill: 0 plainly visible from Gov-- 111:1 .1- .1 Island, but the line of view he— :i-wmr the latter place and Fort Ham- ili‘l-z; is cut off by the intervening strip of land at Bay Ridge. The selection of Governor‘s Island as the saluting station was doubtless because of its position as headquarters of the De- partment of the East. -w 11 --l Esteemed. ._...4 Mr. Davis of Minnesota, chairman of the committee on foreign relations, fa- vorably reported with amendments the resolution introduced by Mr. Gallinger last Thursday appropprlating $50,000 for the relief of destitute citizens of the United States in Cuba. . > The Amended Resolution. The resolution as amended is as fol- lows: _ “Resolved, By the senate and house of representatives of the United States in congress assembled that the sum of $50,000 be and the same is hereby ap- propriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the relief of destitute citizens of the United States in the island of Cuba, said money to be expended at the dis- cretion and under the direction of the president of the United States in the purchase and furnishing of food, cloth— ing and medicines to such citizens and for transporting to the United States such of them as so desire and who are without means to transport them- selves." ‘ Mr. Davis asked for immediate con- sideration of the resolution, and there was no objection. The only speech made was that of Mr. Gallinger,, who spoke briefly. He said he had been im- pressed at the great mass meeting at- tended by 3,000 persons yesterday with the statement made there by a corre- spondent who had traveled through the stricken district of Cuba. This gentleman had stated that there was an abundance of food in Cuba and that it was needless to give relief in that direction. The real trouble, he said, was that the Cubans were herded in the towns and prevented from going out to get the food. The most effective relief, Mr. Gallinger said, would be a demand by the president and the gov- ernment that the Cubans be released from the bondage in the towns and permitted to go where they could se- cure food. The senator was ready to 'assume his share of responsibility for such a. step. Still, if the resolution just reported gave some measure of relief he would heartily support it without urging the other plan of relief he had suggested. The resolution was then put on its passage, and without division it passed unanimousty, ‘there being no response to the call for the nays. It had taken exactly 18 minutes for the reading of the message, the presentation of the committee report and the brief speech and the final passage of the resolution. Chapman IIIatter Dropped. Mr. Hoar (Rep., Mass.) presented from the judiciary committee a. report on‘ the Allen resolution relating to El- verton R. Chapman. It stated that the committee had ascertained to its satis- faction that Mr. Chapman is not and has not been an applicant for execu- tive clemency. Under the circumstances the committee recommended that the senate take no further action on the subject. At the request of Mm Hoar the re— port was accepted and allowed to lie on the table. The vice president submitted a letter written in French. It was examined by Mr. Hawley of Connecticut, who stated that it came from a syndicate “I used ter think,” remarked Mean- dei ing Mike. ‘that I wasn’t popular with dumb animalsl’ ' “Are ye?” inquired Plodding Pete. ”tremendously. I met three dogs to: day, and every one of them thought I‘ "‘1. a; nice enough to'eatl” or company of French textile manufac- " turers of France concerning the pend- ing tariff bill. The letter had no place ,in the senate, Mr. Hawley said, and on “xis motion it was referred to the state department. Bills were passed appropriating $100 - 500 for a. public building at Abilene, A“; 1' TE. Tex., and a. like amount for Aberdeen, . D. Mr. Pettigrew (Pop., S. D.) called up the resolution for the appointment of a. committee of five senators to investi- gate the issue of patents for lands to the Pacific railroads and to the Califor- nia and Oregon railroad. The resolution was adopted. When the Morgan resolution came up, Senator Wellington of Maryland made a vigorous speech in opposition to it. He said the Republican party had come into power,to relieve the peo- ple of this country of distress', The first duty of congress, he said, was not to Crete, not to Cuba, but to the Amer- ican people. Senator Wellington added that as a Republican he wanted to say that he most emphatically and heartily ap- proved of the policy of Grover Cleve- land in regard to Cuba. Cleveland, he said, was entitled to the thanks of the people because he would not rush this country headlong into war with Spain. Side Tracked In the House. History ,repeated itself in the house today. No sooner had the journal of the last session been read than Mr. Simpson (Pop.,'Kan.) and Mr. Wheeler (Dem., Ala.) shouted objections. Mr. Wheeler was trying to repeat his con- stitutional objection raised last week amid the objections of several Repub- licans when the president’s secretary, Mr. Pruden, appeared with a large doc- ument and announced, “A message from the president.” This interruption provoked a ripple of curiosity, for the message was sup— posed to be on the Cuban question. 'Mr. Wheeler continued to speak, how- ever, while the message lay on the speaker’ 5 table. The speaker ruled in response to the objections that Mr. Wheeler should be heard, and that gentleman spoke for 15 minutes. Most of the Democrats and Populists voted against approving the journal, and Mr. Simpson forced the speaker to count a quorum. Then the president’s message on Cuba was read, at 12:30. The members on the floor and the large crowds filling the galleries listened with profound at- tention. There was a faint ripple of applause after the reading. The House Bill. Mr. Hitt, former chairman of the committee on foreign affairs, at once introduced a bill for the appropriation of $50,000 for food and transportation for the Cubans. The bill follows: ‘Be it enacted, etc., that the sum Of : sent by mail in the afternoon to Rev. $50,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and the same is hereby appropriated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the relief of destitute and suffering cit- izens of the United States in the island of Cuba. and for the transportation of American citizens who are desirous of returning to the United States and are without the means to do so, said money to be expended under the direction of the secretary of state.” The consideration of the bill was very brief. Mr. Dingley, the Republican leader, and Mr. Bailey, the Democratic, were at once on their feet. Mr. Bailey waved aloft a. document. “I will not object to- consideration,” he announced, "if the amendment which I hold can be offered.” “I will have to object to that,” Mr. Dingley replied. “I hope there will be no objection," said Mr. Bailey. “Is there objection?” speaker. “I object,” spoke up Mr. Dingley. .“Objection is made,” the speaker an- nounced, “and the gentleman from New York presents a conference report on the Indian appropriation bill." This passage consumed but a. minute. Members crowded about Mr. Bailey and learned that the amendment he proposed to offer embodied Senator Morgan’s resolution for the recognition of the belligerency of the Cubans. demanded the The Brazilian-:Railway Leases. Washington, May 18.—The Brazilian legation has been ofiicially informed by cable that the time within which pro- posals will be received for the leasing of the railways of the Brazilian gov- ernment has been extended from the 15th of this month to Sept. 9 next. There are about a dozen of these rail- roads, the principal trunk lines of Bra- zil. _____-__ Vanderlip Nominated. Washington, May 18.—The president today sent the following nominatibns to the senate: Treasury.—Frank A. Vanderlip of Illinois to be assistant secretary of the treasury. Wan—Brigadier General Bliss to be major general. Zenas R. The Oregon Senatorship. Washington, May 18.—The senate committee on privileges and elections will meet tomorrow and will take up the Oregon case. Mr. Corbett, who holds the commission of the governor, expects that the committee will make a. favorable report on the question of seating him. Sugar W'itness .Cases Postponed. Washington, May 18.—The trial of Messrs. Havemeyer and Searles, presi- dent and treasurer respectively of the American Sugar Refining company, for refusing to answer questions of the senate investigation committee, have been postponed until May 25. One Dhy’s Government" Receipts. Washington, May 18.—National bank notes received today for redemption, $183,397; government receipts from in- ternal‘revenue, $658,690; customs, $414,- 306; miscellaneous, $31,892. The Sixth Cavalry on the March. Philadelphia, May 18. —The Sixth United States cavalry, which has been encamped in Fairmount park for the past week. broke camp today and start- ed on their march to Fort Meyer, Va. About a. week will be' consumed in the march. Easy stages of about 25 miles will be covered each day. Honors From Toronto University. Toronto, May 18.—The University of Toronto has ccnfeired the degree of LL. D. on the I“. ight Hon. the Lord Lis- ter, the Right Hon. the Lord Kelvin, Sir John Evans, the Right Hon. the Lord Rayleigh, D1. Wolcott Gibbs, the Hon. “’ilfred Laurier and the Hon. A. S. Ha1 dy. To Ship the Yerkes Lens. Boston, May 18. -—The new lens for the great Yerkes telescope was shipped from the factory of Alvan Clark, at Cambridge, to Chicago today. ' arm: - Special Commissioner Calhoun Notifies the Officials of his Arrival. Havana, via 'Key West, May 17.—3 Through Consul General Lee Mr. W. J. Calhoun, the special commissioner ap- pointed by the United States govern— ment to examine into the matter of the killing of Dr. "Ruiz, yesterday ofl‘icially notified the Spanish government of the fact of his arrival, adding that he was awaiting communications from the Spanish government and the naming of a. representative who is expected to co- -operate with him. Mr. Calhoun’ 3 inquiry will be confined entirely to the Ruiz case. United States Consul General Lee has entered a protest at the palace against the alleged violation and examination of American mail at the Havana post- office. Consul General Lee and Special Com- missioner Calhoun yesterday visited the city jail and talked with the prisoners there. Among those interviewed. were Senor Viondi, attorney for General Sanguilly, and Senor Garcia, the corre- spondent of a. New York newspaper. Senor Garcia is charged with publish- ing unreliable and alarming anti-Span- ish news. Senor Garcia attempted to plead American citizenship in defense, but so far he has been unable to pro- duce the proofs of this citizenship, and in official circles here it is considered doubtful whether he will be able to demonstrate that he’ is a. citizen of the United States. Many of the Spanish officials believe that Consul General Lee will not be able to do anything for him. According to official advices received here, General Gomez, fleeing before the columns of Captain General Weyler, is now in the virgin forests of the prov- ince of Puerto Principe, west of the Jucare-Meron trocha. Others there are who believe that he has succeeded in crossing the trocha and personally es- caping by sea with a few men. It seems to be pretty well settled, however, that he is now at least 400 miles from He.- vana, and consequently there is little fear of an attack on the city of Ha- vana by the insurgents. FIXED FOR MURDER. Rev. Dr. NeWmaI‘Smythe Was In Danger of Assassination. New Haven, May 17.—W. R. Clinton of West Haven was arrested last night. by Police Captain Cowles because of a 'threat of assassination which Clinton Dr. Newman Smyth, pastor of Center church, the most ancient and aristo- cr_atic of New Haven’s churches and of which Clinton is a member. He was ar- rested just as he was leaving his home to carry his threat into execution, and two heavily loaded revolvers were found on his person. Clinton has the hallucination that Dr. Smyth has cheated him out of $12,- 000 by securing patent rights on a ma- chine of his invention. He has writ- ten several letters to the clergyman asking him to return the $12,000, which were unnoticed, and within the past few days the letters became so fre- quent and threatening that Dr. Smyth became alarmed and reported the mat- ter to the police yesterday afternoon. Soon afterward he received a special delivery letter from Clinton saying that unless the money was forthcoming in- side of an hour and a half he would as- sassinate him. When arrested, Clinton admitted that he was going to carry out his purpose if he did not get his money. He will be examined as to his sanity. 1 King of the Foils Dead. Bristol, R. 1.. May 17.—Napoleon Ser- vations, a well known fencing master whom old age compelled to retire be- fore he was defeated, died at the Sol- diers’ home of a. complication of dis- eases yesterday. For many years Ser- vations was the fencing master of the Narragansett Fencing club, and while holding that position he defeated every fencing master who came to this coun- try, the contests being held at New York, Boston, Providence and other places. He was 76 years old. His Life For 8500. Belleville, 1115., May 17.-John E. Doehrlng, ex-city treasurer, hanged himself in his home yesterday. His ac- counts as treasurer are all right, but he had overdrawn his salary to the ex- tent of $500 and had been told to make° a. settlement. He could not do so, and it is thought rather than face the sit- uation he committed suicide. Stood the Test. Washington, May 17.—A five inch armor plate, representing the casemate armor of the battleships Kearsarge and - Kentucky, has been tried at Indian Head. Two shots were fired at the plate with a five inch gun, and each was smashed without injury to the plate, which was pronounced satisfac- tory. Too Much Baseball. Providence, May 17.—Thomas Dunne and Thomas Brady, two of the Brown . university baseball pitchers, have been dropped from the college rolls for fail- ure to keep up to the standard of schol- arship required by the faculty. Lost Her Savings. , Berlin, May 17.—Miss Edith Dan- quart, an American governess, commit- ted suicide at Weisbaden by shooting herself through the heart. The motive was the failure of the Bank of America, where she kept her savings. Killed by a Live \Vire. New York, May 17. —Harry6 Reilly, aged 30 years, a telephone lineman, was instantly killed in Brooklyn by taking hold of a. live wire carrying 2,000 volts of electricity. He leaves a. Widow and' five small children. Gold Exports. New York, May 17.—Gold experts for last week were $2,860,234 against $5,579,- ' 879 the same week last year. Since Jan. 1 gold exports aggregate $12, 962 ,746 against 828, 059, 938 in the same period last year. Fell and \Vas Killed. Boston, Zea; lT:———While shaking a rug from the third story window at her home here yesterday Mrs. Hannah Hammond lost her balance. falling a distance of 30 feet, and was killed. 5 .— Fifty-eight “Vere Killed. St. Petersburg, May 17. —-It is officially announced that 58 persons were killed In the accident to the military train wrecked Thuisday evening betveen Rockenhof and Eliva. ‘.
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