Evening Star Newspaper, March 10, 1888, Page 7

~THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., SATURDA’ MR. TIDY WAITE’S ADVENTU RE| TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE OF A SUBSTAN- TIAL BUT BADLY FOOLED ENGLISHMAN. No slight sensation was occasioned in the house. Bold of Mr. Joseph Tidywaite, the senfor partner in Tiaywaite, Chink € Butlen’s bank, Pail Mall, when that gentleman announced his intention of enrolling himseif as a special constabie. “Surely. Joseph, there are plenty of younger men available?" said Mrs. Tidywatte. “Younger men! Psaw!” exclaimed the valiant Denker, drawing himself up, like a hero of romance, to his full height, which was5 feet 64 inches, “We must show the youngsters that a man need not be past serving Lis country at fifty- pine. it consider the weather, Joseph, and your rhewmatism,” continued his wife. “Thtuk Of your asthma, papa, dear, and these dreadful foes,” added Miss Tidy waite. “Nonsense, nousense!” replied Mr. Tidywatte, a Mute impatiently; for, to teil the truth, be had thought a good deal about all these circum 3 already. “It's a matter Of duty, Fiza. Besides, I have promised Lord Bayswater that I wil serve. He calied at the bank this morning to obtain recruits, and I wish to set the clerks an example.” Mr, Tidywaite expected that the allusion to s wife, waite, veil a Lord Bayswater would have «fect nd be Was not disappointed howev. #8 young lady of mu indepe », Was BOL <0 Cas “can't see wD. constabies at all, to be any more aitemprs x algar Square; aud, i Stopped trom gorng’ there, tere would nave been none of this discurbance. “and where did you learn that. pra?” inquired the banker, sharply, and casting a suspicions lance at his daughter. S\rinifred biusued slightly and turned awa: bave heard people say it,” she rey If, dear, if there b> a: ice and the m y dear W' Jitred,” rep.ied her father, “you must excuse my saying thac you do not understand what you afe taiking about. The magnificent spectacle of a mass of law-abiding citizens marsialied Support of the civil and military forces w1 | of Itself serike terror into the mob and Bip the spirit of an- cay in the bud.” Sivibifred was a devoced daughter, but she had a sense of humor, and the mag: at spectaie of here father striking terror into the mob was more | than she couli discuss with gravity. The subject consequently dropped. Later on, however, when Mr. aad Mra Tidywaite found themseives alone said to his wite: Aen been here again?” ‘Not to my knowledge,” repited the lady. “Why do you ask?” Because I ata convinced that no one but O’Brien couid nave put that radical clap-trap avout the special constables and the people into Wiaifred’s head.” think that she met him last night at Mrs. Somerset's, Josepa.” “Then under-tand that I distinctly forbid her to go to Mrs. Sotaerset’s again,” said the banker, angrily, “of anywhere else Where she Is likely to meet that Yougg Jackanapes. He has quite turned the giri's bead. We shall have her detying her own father next.” Sow, Mr. Edward O'Brien was a young relative Mr. Tidywaite, who bad come to London trom Dublin to study imedicine. Although ne had dis- Dimnself at the hospitals, be was stlil oid Of his protession, and, as his pri- Yate means were @bail, be was bardiy an eitgivle son-in-law for the senior partner iu Tidy waite, Chink & Bullen. Moreover, he Was an earnest na- Uonabst and a thorougizoing radical, aud in those characters doubly vbuoxious to Mr. Tidy wate. When, (heretore, the banker was apprised that an attachment bad grown up between his daughter Winitred a promptly ordered tne |. Fequested that the subj the young doctor he the house and again, ‘On the morning after the above conversation Mr. Tidywaite, accompanied by Mr. Chink, bis F ewy.o3 partner, aud a formidabie body of ti Was dul} sworn iu aS a special constable. ie is iret taste of active service on ihe follow Sunday, waen, after be bad duiy rendecvoused at Albany scot barracks at 112.m., be was marched Through the mud and the log, perspiring and breat sews, to Cavendish Square, end there “held in reserve’ Ull sbout 5 p.m. The mob, to do them Justlee, did not appear Overawed by the spectacle. Un the contrary, they occupied themseives throughout tue atove p-riod with ficetious come ments on the sppearance of the “specials” ind:- vidually and co.tective Mr. Thiywaite, al- though he had coutrived te yet lato the rear Fauk, came infor bis share of ‘this fun, and he went home with the rudiments of a pad cou pleasant stiffness in the legs, and an aggravated Sense of grievance against the lower orders zener- ally, but forcunately with nothinz worse. \ week Or tivo iaver, however, his forditude and seuse of | uty were put la slarper test. He rec notice that. ia view of a threatening de ton being “ganized at the other side of London, the regular coustables on duty in bis district would be witburawn ip the evening, and spec.al cousta- bles im pairs would replace them on thelr beats ‘The beat assigned to Mr. Tidy Waite inclnded Port- land Square, Duchess Place, and several adjoining streets iu tue West Ed. ‘The Gay duly afrived, and a dreadtul day tt was, Heavy show in the morning Was succeeded By a genial drizzie as the day wore on. The cod which Mr. Tids waite hat e.ucht ia Cavendisa Square b.d now assumed porténtous dimensions and usd settied on his chest. Hf Fueumatisim was also Troublesome. At the last moment Mra. Tidywaite Was anxious for a medical certificate, but unluckl- ly did not think of 1€ till too late, and she was about to beip ber husband get ready fur his wor when they were informed that a police superin- dent desired to see Mir. Tidy waite. “I just called, sir,” sald the oMficer, “to warn sou to keep jodkout on 9 Portland Square. It istae buke of beoun’s house, He is the president of the Irish Landioris’ Ancient Rights Mainten- ance League, you know, sir.” “An, certaialy. You are not attack on the duke’s house, T wope ‘Tidy waite, rather anxiously. “Xo: but We have standing instructions to look after the residences of gentlemen in tue duke’s po- sitioa, and we know the dy pamlters are very active again jast now.” “Dear me, how dreadful And can you tell me who wili De with me om my beat?” “The Hon. Guy Wyldfire, si—Lord Littiebrain’s youngest son. You wiul find Bim a very picasant young ge.tlemad, I tuink. Goog night, sif. Sorry Fou Bave such a nasty evening. ‘This interview did not raise Mr. Tidywatte’s spirits. On tue contrars, it filled him with un- easiness. it Was his rule’ never to keep Hrearms ia tue Louse, but be wished now that he had had a pistol that he could put in his pocket to supple- ment the proveciion of lis truncheon. As it "was, he could muster no more deadly weapon than & letpating any inquired Mr. pair of Bandeufls, which be had purchased shorty | after belong sword In, as likely to be of service In the eveat Of his having to effect an arrest. These he now stowed away in One of his deepest pockets, while Mrs. Tiaywalte assisted him in his other Rieparetions, wrapping a good length of stout aphel round his knee—the rheumatic one—and Stuiling ois pockets with sausage ros, sand- new. a flask or twWo of comforting cordials, and 2 pleutiful stock of cough loenges. Thus provis- Joued aad equipped in bis largest Overcoat and a ew paif of gaioshes, the banker marched fort. - Joseph, stop!” cried bis Wiie, as the door Was closing ob him, “You are going without your Fenpirator mab Tether nervously. wonid “but 1 thougat that it Jook—a—that 1s, that I should uardly re- ok OF no look, Joseph,” replied his wife, who aS accustomed fo be obeyed in such matters, JOUF respirator beiore you go out- r. wor Josepls submitted with the best grace he could. “The respirator was duly adjusted ‘and th= good man made the best of his way to the spot Where be was to relieve the regular constable, and Where le ‘ound yot only tbe Hom. Guy Wyidore, bat select quorum of street boys and loaiers ho bad come to se tue fun. ‘Ob, wy eye: “Ere’s the City Fation been and swore hisself in as # speshull” ejaculated one Of Lhe Uystanders at the sight of Mr. Tidywate’s poruy sorm. “Hallo, copser! when did you see your toes over. said @ third, “what's the bioke hisselt torr” een and “To save Mls faise teeth from bein’ kuocked down roat, most likely,” replied Bul. “ase, sir, De yOu the spesuus or the hextra, or the bextra spesbal?” cried a cheeky Arab. Auiid an encouraging chorus ta this key the two consiabies Started on the rounds They walked slowly Over the extent Of their beat and then came toa standstid m Portland Square. snow had now set in agata vigorously, and akeen north- e drove tue Bakes in the'laces of tne two .S and caused the elder toshiver beneath the ‘bo yon think,” said the banker, presentiy, “that Xt would appear—a—unprofessional if I were to pat up an wunoreiia “Contrary to ali the WYyidnre, who kept up his Sader the circumetances | Spector cateh you atit! I think, though, that I CB put you up to a better dodge than tial.” “Fray. woat is it?” inquired Mr. Tidy wail’, much Interested, his th jons,” replied Mr. ‘Spurlts® Very creditab ‘Don't you let tue in. 7& the pegier on the beat, tipped me a wink cig say, aud whispered tat we can't as be Was Suould find No. 24 the right sort of shop. Say What be meant, but Jeztght a gimp: iarky-looking siav Fat Na 24 Ducuess P. weeame bs. 1 x ‘, Abd Without tarther exjiata- of the’ aristocracy departed. At (he ud of about a quarter of an bour be returned fonal at Xo. 24. The slavies are cull of fun. wily areout, Come on.” ‘Tne ‘aad I've sent for a bottle of whisky. he Canker gazed at bis comrade in biank | amagem<nt. “You dua’t mean to say, expect me to—” Ly NOU? What's the H YoU doa't do tue tin “But wat about tue herer “he gasped, “that you use of playing a peeler 22nd the Duke's house o. PheTL look after themsetwes for hait ‘an maiter of that, 1¢ would Sag eet ae ee MBltbercens, You bad better come. 1 cao tell you—just your than an earl’s son who waite woud undoubtedly have Speech with the rebuke It ierited, "AS the ited. i . | ha:.dcuffs he | does, ail masked and armed, | their seats at a table at tue ovber end of the room. emt forget, my dear,” said the old gente. | seemed to be steadily in violence, and though he wat no desire to the example of Mr. Wyldare, the banker his bet, ooking for a chance of gaining sbelter. He came thus to No. @, the Duke of Dubiin’s house. Ti was a fine mansion, with a lange ex. tending to the pavement; and rememberi1 Instructions from the Imspector, Mr. it thought he woula be doing his @uty, as consulting bis inclination, If he stood up against One Of the pillars at the sheltered trom the wind. He had stood there a ot an hour, his toes numbed and his eh when the clock of @ boring church. Bin’. The last stroke ceased when Mr. Tidywatte was startled by a low whistle close ‘at hand. Looking out from his shelter he perceived tall man in an ulster standing under a a boring lamp-post. As if in resy to the w! two other ‘men burried up from opposite direc: ‘heir move tions, | co te uke of Dubula_ aud the dyaamit- [ers Fred painvully to Mr. Tidywaite's mind, as he caught fragtenis of the conversation in & Fic Milestan bi In another minute or so the two last-comers arted in oppostte directions, and Mr. e's heart SanK 1010 his boots ‘as he saw | the tali man advance stealthily toward No.7. He | Was now close alongside the special and looking | into the area, beyond doubt with some sinister | purpose. ‘The inclination to fly was almost irre- sisdbie “in Mr. Tidywaite’s breast, but ne sui- mon d up ali hus sense of publie duty, and, with & qupreme elurt, stepped out and accosiea the mys- terions stranger. Now, sir,” he said, “what 1s your business here?" hot has that todo with your” returned the am « representative of the law, and it is my » ask What you are datiig. nd suppose I don’t cell you? man. | {{Fhen J must ask you to come along with me.” “And suppose I sa} I shan’t come?” sali theman ith a contemptuous laugh. spiugt Xshall arrest you in the queen's mare,” replied the vallant cous:able. And producing his made a visclous grab at the stranger. Il man Was taken aback af this wn- ay of resolute goveravent. At any Fate he stood quite still, much to Mr. Tidywaite’s relief, aud allowed the Bracelets to be sitpped on to DiS Wrists. Then he began to move off. “Stop!” cried the special; “we are going the oon ain “You can if you “fT ain't!’ , however, Mr. Tidywalte had | precaution of aitaching the handcuffs | tigutiy round his own wrist. The prisoner showva | no disposition to stop, and as his advantage in ‘strength more than counterbalanced the spectal’s superiority in weight, and as, moreover, the pave- ment Was loo slippery to afford any foothold for Pesistance, Mr. Tidywalte felt himgelt Peluctaniy cou) _— . follow, sake “Help, help!” ne’ er‘ed, frantically, as he himse.f being burried tnto a trot. The two confederates came running up at the sound of his voice. “Stuff bis respirator into his mouth, Mike,” said ‘the tall man, “and tie his muffler over it, ur he'll rouse the whole nelyhborhood.” ‘This was quickly done, in spite of Mr. Tidy- Wailte’s .esisiance, and the unfortunate u found himself again dragged off behind his [ gmee while each of the accomplices held vue of 5 arms, There was just one hope, he thought of escape. He was being marched toward Baker street, Where he knew that other special constables were on duty. ‘The idea, however, seemed to strike the Couspirators as soon as himself, for, at a word | from the tall man, one of the others, ly took the handcuffs from Mr. Tidywalte's pocket, and 1a another moment the special himself was hand- cuffed walle the tall man Look possession of the truocheon, and trausferred tbe constabie’s armiet to hisown arm. No sooner was this dune than they meta pals of op, Cials On their beat. “It's all right,” sald the tall man in answer to a juestion from one of the constables. “He was runk and disorderly and assauited this gentie- nan here. But we've got him sefe enough now.” Poor Mr. Tidywalte was just. ag ‘toexpiain matters when he was hurriedly carried oa by his captors and not allowed to again stop until the party arrived at a dingy-looking house in the | ueighborbood of High sireet, Marylebone, where the prisoner was conducted to a Toom scan Uly furnished in the upper part of U house. A very few minutes’ observation satisfied th» terri- tied banker that he was in a of conspirators of a durk and maiignant character, To be- gin with, his three companions as they en- — ~“ house Co and all assumed Diack masks ‘They exchanged remarks, too, in @ language which Mr. Tidywaite had never beard before and addressed one another by num- bers instead of names. The prisoner was bidden to sit down at oue end of the room. His pockets were turned Out, and his stock of provisions were distributed among the gang, who: of them, excepUng the cough iozet with evident relish. ‘Then, on his solemnly swearing neither to move bor speak, the handcuffs were removed, and an ip- dividual known apparently as “Number Siven” Look up Bis beside him, pisiolin hand. Inthe course of half an hour two or three other fen oe dropped in ook Perhaps the t: expected dis When haif a dozen were thus assembled “Number Siven,” at a word from the tall map, led the Prisotier tnto « sina room adjoining. “Tue Council are golag to consider your case,” a ‘THE DEAD EMPEROR, Last Hours of the Aged peror Frederick’s Journey to jin. Divine service was held in the mortuary cham- choir performed the choral parts of .the service, ‘Tne Berlin papers last evening contain what are Feported to be the last words spoken by the em- peror. ‘They are: “Alexander has promised me that be will not make war against Us” It is re- ported that the emperor also said: “I am convinced that we ought not to go to War with Russla, toward whom thé most Triendiy attitude’ ought to be adopted.” detauis of the Test hours of Ekaperor Wiliams’ OF iam be his sti ‘oe eeee dame \peror te repeatedly to Prince lam al the condition of the crown ‘rite, and about pol Jal and military affairs On Thursday he taiked with bts ter, the grand duchess of Baden, about the deata of Ner son, Prince Louls. At noon be asked for Prince Bismarck, who came and con- Smperor apoke clearly aad tuanied the chancellor e clearly, a chan forihis nervioesto the souutey, Tncrensed techies ess soon followed, attended with delirium. His voice became feebler and teebler, nally waking toa whisper. At 5 o'clock he Was so Weak that the metbers of the {amiiy, Prince Bismarek and Count Von Moltke, and the ‘servants of the house- hold, gatherea around tle bed, The emperor, 8 ported by ‘the doctors, held the hand of his Wi op one side and his daughter's band on the other. Prince. William stood alone at the bead of the couck., Chaplain Koegel spoke a few words of \ consolation, “to which the emperor whi! ‘occasional Tesponses, At 5:30 o'clock the patient manifested extreme Weakness and death seemed imminent, Suddenty the emperor raliied and asked for Count You Moitke ana Prince William, with both of whom he taiked about the state of the army and ‘the Prussian people entering into minute particu. Jars when speaking of military matters, to the astonishment of both of his listeners, He then re- ferred to Germany's alliances. With Various countries, and the possibility of war. But during tue latter portion of his remarks, the fantasies of Gelirium' were” mingled with ” coherent. utter- ances ‘This temporary ‘recovery of strength lasted ti 10 o'clock, At frequent intervals he conversed in touching, earnest manner with those about uit, Between 10 and. 12 o'clock “he Appeared to sieep, At about 2 o'clock it was ob- served that a serious change was beginning to take place tn the emperor's face, although there ‘Was again a slight iinprovement in his condition. But at 7 o'clock it was seen that the em; ag last moments were near, the members of his family Were again summoned to his bedside, and at_ 8:30 the doviors declared that he Was dead.’ "During the last few hours the emperor was Da me scious’ Emperor William lett 900,000,000 marks ‘TER NEW EMPEROR. ‘Yesterday afternoon the chancellor received the following telegram trom the Emperor Frederick, dated at San Remo: “At this moment of deepest Sorrow at the decease of the emperor and king, my Deloved fatner, I must express my thanks to you, aud to the miuisiers of state for the devotion and loyalty with which you all served him. Irely Upon the assistance of you all im tue arduous charge which bus devolved upon me. I leave here to-morrow.” ‘The emperor also forwarded the following ordi- Rance to (he ministers of state on the subject of public mourning : “With regard to the national mourning which has hereto.ore been customary, we will not order any provision, but will rather’ leave it with every German to determine hov. he will give expression to his @Miction at the death of such a monarch, and how loug he will deem it appropriate to re- Siriet pariicipation in pubic entertainments.” ‘The emperor, it Was announced, would leave San Rei for Berlin to-day. He ‘will uravel to Berlin by a special (rain which will reach Turin on Saturday night and Stuatcn at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. It 1s expected that one of his majesty’ first steps will be the grapling of amnesty of poultical offenders. ‘At Berlin yesterday the regiments of the guard Were on full dress-parade, in the act of presenting arms, when apprised of the death of the emperor by sheir ofticers. ‘They wilt nut take the oaih of allegiance to tne new emperor until bis commands are received. Preparations for the reception of the new sovereign are actively going on at the MOURNING AT EUROPRAN COURTS. In all the courts of Europe, yesterday, some action was taken to express the regret with which ‘the news of the death of Emperor Wililam of Ger- Many was received. The Itallan chamber of depu- ‘Wes adjourned till Monday. King Humbert and Premier Crispi started for Genoa to meet the Ger- Man emperor. Tue Prince of N.pies and Gen. Viale, ie minister of war, will go to Berlin to attend the funeral When the death of the empe- Tor Was announced the pope sent a message of con- dolence to Berlin. At Brusseis the Belgian cham- bers adopted an expression of sorrow, but did not adjourn. The king aud queen of Belgium left, on ‘their way to London to attend the silver wedding Of tue Prince and Princess of Wales, just before the Bews Of the German emperor's deata arrived. At Vieuga the Emperor Francis Joseph paid a per- Sonal visit to the German ambassador. In the Danish rigsdg appropriate annouucement. was made. Tue queen regvut of Spain and the govern- said Nuaber siven. “Ye'llknow your sinthence in the course of half an bour. In the meantime keep quiet, or ye're a did man.” “One mowent,” Whispered the banker, as bis Jailer was about to leave the room. “You can- ‘Bot object to tell me who you are and where I om,” “sure ye can guess?” Himay be wrong: let me know the worst.” “Ye're just in the hands of the Clan-na-G: and the gintlemen to whom ye've been tnt are the Executive Coui more power to (he! Siven hastily retired. Heavens Wuata situation! The banker's head reeied, he wiped tue perspiration trom his brow.” Presently he looked around the it contained uo Window, nor any hope of succor. For halfan hour or more he remained the next room, at there, listening to the voices in the end of which time he was reduced to the iast Sag. Of mental and, bodily prostration. i Number Siven returned, revolver in hand, and im nto the presence’ of the Council, who were ‘seated around the tabie, all masked. “Josep Tidywa.te,” Suid the chairman, whom the banker ‘at once ‘recognize: as the ‘tall man whom he bad captured tn the square, “you have been charged with being an intmy of Oireland, and with thw: ‘an lunportant operation of” the Provisional Government. ‘The Council have con- sidered your case, and your sinthence is—Death by tne Third Process.” ‘The wretched man essayed to ted hs tongue, and be clung to Number Siven to save himself (rot falling. “The Council have, however, mercifully attached @ proviso to the sinthen-e,” pursued the chairman. tour Iie will be spared Gn condition of your tal tug the oath of Hdelity vo the Otrtsh Republic. willhave fve minutes to make your election, siven, give the prisoner a chair!” At the expiration of five z~inutes Mr. made the choice that might have been and be took the oath of fidelity to the Irish Repub- lig, In the following terms: i, Josepa Tidy waite, solemnly renounce all gidace to the Queen of Great Britain, her | Successors, amd declare myself a true and | subject of the Iris Kepublic, to the Execut Government of which for the time being I for 3 ‘henceforward to render with body and | diuonal obe uence, for good or evil, | deatu. So uelp me Goa. This oath havi Waite sizned the hor whisky and Water, and was then blindfolded, Ou. of the Louse, aud restored to freedom in the shape of a hansoui cab, | lowed Mr. Tidy waite to leave his bed, Dut as soon as he Was able to get about again the old gentle- | man sent for Edward O’Brien. Om the y | Man's arrival he at once narrated the story Gf his Terribie experience. “I seut for You, Edward,” We said at the conclu. ston of Lue recital, “in the hope that you might have lence with some of your Irish iriends which out of ny horrible position. ‘Think rd? think Of te sworn body and soul to of a treasonable couspiracy! How cap 1, as an honest citizen, evade my duty to disclose The wusle Dusiness (o the government?” “Good God!” excl O'Brien, “how | talk of sach a thing? Do you kuow what It meus? amber James Carey!” 1 know, I know,” replied the wretched banker, | “lam aware of nly peril, and the knowledge is | driving me mad. Can't you help me, Edwards” | “if fuings bad been’ overwise,” said O’Brien preseatly-—“I mean if there had been any tle be- {ween you apd me on the strength of which I wight have made a personal appeal to the execu- lve, I teil you frankly there 1s no man in London Woo bas a better Figut to ask a favor of the Clan- | Ua-Gaelthan Ihave. But as itis, on what ground | cau 1 appeas to them?” | “My dear Edward,” replied the banker, “I have hever desired more than to be convinced that you | and Winitred were sincerely attacned to ope an- otuer. If my consent to the engazement—condi- Uouaily, of course, On your renderiug we thls se1 Vice—will facilitate your negouat.ons with the ancl, pray cousider that you have It,” |, dlls dssusauce did facilitate matters very much, Two oF turee days later O'Brien reported that, MLcuit Deora tion With the leaders of the Gael, he aad persuaded the council, In | | Fecoguition of lls Own services to th cause, tO Te scind Mr. Tid Walte’s oath of abegianee, On, bis sWeartog pet secreey as to his own relations wit tec few days later th” bauer Was conde ted luis (ane vy O'Brien, to the be-dqgaacers of the Londoa division, dere cer- tua lormalities were goue through, tie oath of auleiauce Was rescinded, and tue sp-clal constable daselt Oe WOre'a faithful subject OF Une arly in the honeymoon O'Brien told his: wife facuer's consent to ueir marriage bad | bee. obtained, “sue I don’t ubderstand it now,” sald Winifred, | when she bad beard tne story of her father’s ‘Siugular adventure. “Who were the other spirators? And who planued it al” “The conspirators, my deat, were a Promising medicals trou St. Mary's, ment sent telegrams of condolence to Berlin, The court gues into mourning for twenty-four days, ‘The Greek court will inourn six weeks for Emperor William Prince August, orother of Kiag Louis, of Portugal, will go to BeTiin to represent the king at the funeral of Emperor William. EMPRESS ANDEMPRESS DOWAGER. ‘The Law of Succession to the German Amperial Crowna—No Woman Can Bule the Empire. ‘The wite of the dead Emperor William becomes now empress dowager, her place as empress being taken by the wife of tne new eynperor, who in turn will become empress dowager waen her husband dies, if she survives him. Prince William has ceased to be prince regent, ‘and 1s now crown prince of Germauy and prince Tegent of Prussia, ‘The proclamation issued by the emperor iast November muking Prince Wil- lam regent, in order that be might direct current affaifs of state, ceased to be operative, and tuere Will be no regent until it 1s arranged’ with the new emperor that there shail be. If the incoming empress can prevent it, it 1s stated, there wiil be no regent. ‘There Lave been conflicting statements con- cerning the consequences to tue eminent persons hamed ia the event of the old empevor’s death. ‘The question of succession has also been raised, and several correspondents at London and Berlin have stated that in the event of tue death or the crown prines after beco;ning emperor, his wife Would become queen regent. This 13a mistake. No woman can govern the German empire. Wuen Bismarck welded the German states into an em- he placed is royul master, King Wil.au of Prussia, on perial throne, ind he arrai that als beloved Prussia should “always have “its King emperor of Germany, and that no woman should, under any circumstance or in any con- tngency, act as regent. ‘The law on the question, trom the Prusstan con- ‘stitution adopted in 1471, 1s as follows: The crown 4s, according Lo the lw’ Of the royal Louse, neredi- tary On he male side of tue royal house, agcoriing to the rights of the first born, The king attains pis majority at his eighteentu year. | °° + ® hen tue king 1s incupacivated from governing by not having attained bis majority, or (rom other causes, then the regency is taken by tue next heir Presuuiptive whostunds next Co tue crown, and it his duty at ouce to suinmon tbe cuam- bers, which Iu « Joint session resolve as regards tie Recessity Of appolating @ regent. It there 1s no heir at hand who 1s of age, and no previous ar- Taugement made to govern the case, (nen It be- comes the right Of the cabinet to summon both houses, who, thereupon, tn joint session, elect a re gent, abd uutil he ascends to the regency tae het Conducts the government. ‘The regent exercises Une power of the kingin bis Baie, aid takes Lhe oath of office as such, ‘The Romanoff Taint. From the New York Timea, $ It is recalled now that Bismarck, who was al- Teady the chlet man in Prussia in 1858, strenously ‘opposed the marriage of the crown prince with the Eagitsh Princess, saying that he was against-any “vlood aillance With those scrofulous Guelpna.” ‘The existing situation is. a strange retribucive comment on that utterance, Scrofula, or that Worse allied disease with Which so many royal strains of blood are contaminated, lays a heavy hand on the Hohepzolierns at Sin Kemo and Ber- Mn @.ike, Dut the taint has not come trom Eng- lana. A’fact which has been privately known here for some months may now properly be men- Uoned. The present aged empress of Germans, mother of the crown prince, has been @ Vicuim tO hereuit. ry scrotula, of a cognate malady, for many i H es? : i i z &i | ER i ft i ! 1 i L| Hl i f METHODISTS IN COUNCIL, Lay Delegates Elected by the Baltimore Y aod Washington Conferences. After the report of the session of the Baltimore ‘M.E. Conference in Baltimore closed in yes.cr- day’s Sra, a resolution was adopted that it was the sense of the conferencé that the treasurer of the eptscopal fund shouid be authorized by the general conference to pay the salary of a bishop or ‘that fund. ‘The lay convention elected Alexander Ashley, of this city, and Geo. W. Corner delegates te zhe gen- eral conference, which meets in New York in May next, and F. M, Byrd and B. F. Bennett were elected reserves. A resolution was. asking sentation oc one from each’ presiding’ elders ais. sent ‘one trict in the annual Resolutions were passed against liquor, Sabbath- generally, Unnecessary work of ‘all kinds, and saloons aud pleasure seeking which involves a violation of tat = Al Goverame! Mon in‘ forbidding. the Bible ‘to be used. ter tke Ts: dian ianguage in the ‘mission, work and praring the general conference to fix the status of Biahop ‘Taylor in @ manner commensurate with his ability ani Tn the evening the church was crowded to its utmost capacity hear the ot Chaplain Mo. Cabe, who is now engaged ih mission tor entire Methodist Episcopal Church. His address was on the subject of rissions. An address on the same subject Was also made by Bishop Hurst. Bishop Andrews presided, During the day Bishop Andrews Was in Wilmingto! ‘where he at- vended the session of the ‘M. E. Con- ference. AT THE WASHINGTON M. B. CONFERENCE, in session at the John Wesley chureh in Baltimore after the Star’s report closed, a resolution was adopted fixing the standard for the passage of ex- amination of candidates for the ministry at 60 cent, The average of the examination for this Year had been tixed by the committee at 65, which was considered too — Parkersburg, W. Va, was selected as e lace for thé next meeting. In the evening the ‘omen’s bite Missionary Anniversary was cel- ebrated, and addresses were made by Mrs, Hamil- ton and Mrs. Hart. ‘The lay delegates to the conference met in the basement of tie church, and elected Samuel Tyler, ty delegat ancets in New Fork in May. PASSING NOTES OF THE STYLES, Bosruxs continue to shrink. ‘New Larorrep tailor gowns are simplicity tt- self. Nankgey ts a dull yellow which Will be in high favor the coming summer. Very Few Lone Garaents are seen for spring wear, everything being Jaunty and short. Woop Coton axp Wate is a very stylish combi- nation im the light-weight fabries for summer wear. Gtoves Tar Borrow or lace up the arm are Just now in more request than the longer Mousquetaire gloves, Coar SLEEVES now fit easily, and have a simple cuff or a few fine tucks or pleats upon the outside of the arm. ‘Tae Evotism Bopice pointed both front and rear 4s the most stylish form for the spring costumes of heavy wool, ‘THE FLAMING SCARLET CostuMes, Which shocked the eye last senson, are, happily, sald tobe passe, except for children. pend ‘Tue Porrr, the peony and the hibiscus run riot im the new brocades and quive put out of counte- nance less majestic blossoms, A Veny New Fasaion is to put a fold of sharply contrasting color on the foot of foundation skirts, 80 48 Lo show an ineb all around. Gueks 1 a color seldom used in cotton fabrics, but this season it will be seen tn combination with all sorts of colors in sateens in ginghams and lawns, Lixcenre for the neck is beginaing again to be becoming and graceful, the old stiffness of finish in picot ridbon gives way to soft lace Jabots and frills of filmy Kussian net and Brussels web. Some PaRISIAN THEATER BONNETS, simple, yet wonderfully stylish, are of fine velvet, folded over small and pretty frame, and ornamented with only a bow or one large flower. ENGLIsa Women are using very fine double Woolen shawls to make themselves bath-gowns, which are lined throughout with silk, and often ror Ul lunch time, even if women visitors come in. Eva1ise Tarors are making walking jackets and medium-length coats for spring wear in dark shades of terra-cotta, green, marine blue, golden brown and several soft shades of gray, both dark and light, ‘THERE ARE NO VERY Staicixa FeaToREs in new hats and bonnets thus far. ‘The shupes are mostly pretty and stylish, with but few pronounced effects. The princesse bonnet, so dear to the hearts of Frenchwomen, has a perennial larity, and appears again this season in siraw, felt and velvet, to suit the exigencies of our fittul éilmate. Tae New Fxexcn Costvues and tollets, both for home wear, visiting and the promenade, show two decided extremes. One style is severe, elegant ana artistic; the opposite effect is elaborate and dressy. Gowns in the first-mentioned style show the mas. ter hand in fit, floist and the chaste disposal of softly-falling undraped folds. In the details of the latter style of dress the rare manipulations of a dett, artistic Parisian are manttest. ._ Tragedy in Grand Army Hall. ‘A YOUNG DOCTOR ASSASSINATED BY A WEST POINT ‘CADET. A telegram from York, Pa, March 9, says: A deliberate and cold-blooded murder was committed this evening in the rooms of Post 37, G. A. R,, in this city. The Sons of Veterans, who occupy the Post room, were ussembling to hold a meeting, anc but few members had gathered in the room. Among those present were Dr. Robert F. Stable son of Col, James A. Stable, leutenant-colonel of the 87th regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers. Dr. Stable was ‘seated, engaged in conversation With some of the :nembers of the Sons of Veterans, when Eimer Kelsinger, a rejected West Point cadet, entered. Dr. Stible greeted the newcomer kindly, and he replied, it 1s said; “This is for you!” at the’same time pointing a revolver directly at the doctor's face and firing. Tue ball entered the Fight side of the larynx, passing backward and downward, close to the Spinal column, “The act Was so auddeu aud Unexpecied that the assassin was allow escape by the few you: ten In the room, who immediately gave atteniog to their wounded comrade. Dr. Stale lay on the floor gassing for breath, and beside him was a lange (pool of blood whlch had flowed irom the wound. Surgeons were summoned, who did all in thelr power for the wounded mab, but expressed the opinion that he could not survive. No cause has been assigned for the assassination. Dr, Stahle is a young man of excellent character and Kind disposition, “Elmer Kelsinger, the assassin, Was appointed as a cadet to West Point and was recenily rejected, failing to pass an examination, and had only returned to York, bis atew weeks ago. “After committing tue deed he Walked ‘UL to the Jail at the edge of the city and surren- dered himself to Sheriff Grenwald, saying that he had shot Dr. Stahle, Sam Jonew’ Daughter Insw! A YOUNG MAN, IN PRAYER, SAYS SHE 18 GOING TO PERDITIO! Miss Annie Sam Jones, daughter of Sam Jones, the evangelist, has left the Female College, at Mil- lersburg, Ky., under singular circumstances, Rev. Joe Jones, brother of Sam Jones, is conducting @ revival at Millersburg. A few nights ago at the close of the * preachi he called on J. B. Shockiey, a student in the Wesleyan Theological School at Millersburg, to pray. The young man Was sitting @ short distance from Miss Jones, He knelt dowa, and after ap invocation of the Divine blessing, besought that while Samuel Jones was going about saving sinners, the Master's grace inight bring salvation to his daughter, who was going to perdition as fast asshe: ‘Miss Jones arose and went hurriedly out of the church, and ter, Saying she would not stay in a community here Women Were not safe from insults, left for her home at Atlanta, Ga, ‘oe ———__ The Mississippi legislature adjourned sine die yesterday afternoon. Robert Harden, a colored school teacher at Utica, Ky., ts chi ‘With the seduction of nearly all of tae'girls in his school. “Amanda Pry, aged fifteen, Will aie, He gave Ler medicine t produce an abortion and then fled. LA TOSCA. FANNY DAVENPORT'S GREAT SUCCESS, ‘The following letter speaks for itself: PROVIDENCE, April 7. My Dear MapAw.—Purely by accident one day in Chicago I bought a pot of your Cream, because the jar was go pretty, and on trying it founqit the most delightfully refreshing thing I have ever ap- plied to my skin. Most assuredly you have made ‘& marvellous discovery, and one and all of our sex G WDER Absolutely Pure. never varies. A marvel of purity, eas, More econonsiodl the the ordinary id ewunot be sold in competition ati themiaititngg of low tent shore weg alam, ot phos ders, SOLD ost Te rat Ba Earo'Pownan Con 108 Wall srvet 3.5 ja wi Srrrxe Goons, ‘Weare in daily receipt of SPRING GOODS. Newest styles and latest Novelties in all kinds of DRESS TRIMMINGS, EMBROIDERIES, LACES, BLACK DRESS GOODS, RIBBONS, &c., always to be found in our stock. ‘To-day we particularly call attention to our offer. ings of NEW SATINES, im Black, Black and White, choice styles, elegant de- signs, at lowest prices for reliable goods. atso ‘New Lace Flouncings from $1.50 to $12 per yard, ‘New styles in fine Hamburg Edges and Flouncings, in Swissand Nainsook, beautiful goods. One case checked Indis Linens, newest styles at 12%c. One case lace stripes and checks, at 20c., worth 25 Our new stock of Ladies’ Cotton and Cambric under- wear is particularly attractive, every garment is well made, fits perfectly, and prices as low as is consistent with the production of reliable goods, Compare them ‘with other goods in the market and be convinced. Having just completed our stock-taking, we find many oddzlots and remnants on hand, which we will offer at ridiculously low prices: such as remnants of Diack silk, odds and ends in table linens and towels, silk umbrellas at balf price, colored Hamburg edges at haif price, and numerous otherarticles. See our table of cheap Torchon and Medici Laces, . G DAVI mhz 719 MARKET SPACE, OOR. 8THST. Uspreceventen Arrnactiox: OVER A MILLION DISTRIBUTED. CAPITAL PRIZE $300,000. LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY. Incorporated by the Lerislature in 1868 for Educa- tional sha Charitable puspowen and ita enchise meds A part of the present State Constitution, in 1879, by an Overwhelming popular vote. uthiyrand dhe Sand Questerly Drewingt tardies month{y. aud the Grand Quarverty ny bree moutus (Manvb, June, September, and De- “We do certify that we supervise the arrange- mente for all the Monthly and Quarterly Drawings of The Louisiana State Lottery Company, and in person manage and control the Dratringxthetiseltes, and chit the sama are ‘conducted with honesty, fairness, ane 1” good faith toward all partien. and we authorize. he Com Dany to une this certificate, with sac-similes of our sig- Natures attached, tn te aisertiscinentar™ ‘Commissioners, and Bankers, will vay alt ‘which ne ios leseeenet rot et Br may be presented at vur counters. CARL KOHN, GRAND QUARTERLY DRAWING. IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, ‘TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1888. CAPITAL PRIZE, £300,000. 5 Ten 2 Twentietbs, 31. LIST OF PRIZES. PRIZE OF ..#300,000 PRIZE OF 100.000 He Ha 25 PRIZES OF 25,000 200 Biizis OF 80/000 800 Puizes OF 000 APPROXIMATION PRIZES. 100 Prizes of 9500 approximating to 100 Prisenot ool appre} ped ri Prize are, 30,000 ‘approi ‘$100,000, 100 Prizes of 4200 850,000 Prize ate TERMINAL PRIZES. 000 1,000 Prizes of $100 decided by 300. 1,000 Prizes of ‘$100 decided by #i06;000 Prise are % 100,000 100,000 ‘3,136 Prizes, amounting to... $1,055,000 For Club Rates. irther information ‘to Sha aiden Sot Reding mug ater? Ae a eat aloe eee ener Siloeipeared ty Seud POSTAL NOTES, Express Money Orders, or New York Exchange in ordinary letter. Currency Sy Express (at our expense) Lettersto ‘NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL New Urieaus Ea, REMEMBER that the presence of Generals Beaure- gard and Early, who are in charge of the drawings, is ‘Sguarantes of absolute fairness and integrity, thatthe ebances are all equal, and that noone cum pousibiy divine what number will draw a prize. REMEMBER that tho payment of all prizes is GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATIONAL BANKSof New Orleans, and the tickets are signed by the President of ‘an Institution whose chartered in the highest Courts; Address AUCTION SALES. JUNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers. smo Pm tern or tae FINEST COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE AND MODERN, ORIENTAL RvGs, CARPETS, PORTIERES, EMBROIDERIES, &0., OF OVER 500 PIECES, CONSISTING OF BOKHARA, KHIVA, SHIRVAN. DAGHESTAX, CARABAGH, KAZAK, CASHMERE, CAMELS RASSAN RUGS AND CARPETS GOODS ON EXHIBITION MARCH SEVENTH AND EIGHTH. SALES FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY, MARCH NINTH, TENTH AND TWELFTH, AT ELEVEN A. M AND THREE P. M. EAOH DAY (Catalogues will be ready on March 7, 1888, puis P oF HORSES, COWS, &o. Having made aime muy fara, I will sell st MONDAY, THE TWELETH Dat” OF cl At my Far. on the Potomac iver: about @ miles andria, the £0) 5 3 MARES, ‘in fos! by Gibte" thorvughbred French OP COLE years o traveler. peueniaes sot Selon Beals rents et “a Sol; j,@ Tesrold: 1 WORK MARE; 1 yoke of "SCONE, froah and coming 11 soon. INE WOOD, Rall HA) HOUSEHOLD G00} as Chairs, Carpete, Mat- “Scie to commence at VEO" NOON, Conditions: All sums of or under, cash over that amount, si: ithe” it ving notes with nd becas ity, payable at the First Metron ‘Bank of fsevuri jepandris, with interest at ©. per cent Or © er Coat 8 too, down op, the Steamer W. W. fo the eal re ae Ever vee WIR SS "RL T: LUCAS, Auet. mai 2 HOMAS DOWLING, Auctiousen, MPTORY SALE OF 00! nN Fi SoRATsrNG OF ete rey EXPAVATOUS. WEF TWO BOOUPS, HOLDING HALE-TARD Rac LEVELERS. ROLLERS, EELBARROWS, Ofoy- ELS WIRE ROPE FORCE PUMPS, TIMBER, ELACKSAI THING "FOOLS, ko... HORSES, CARTS, ae WAGONS, HARNESS, Qu MONDAY FEBRUARY TWENTIETH, 1888, at N oR, at th poke ie PE SS reserve the woods. t rwiict “have beet added the following valuable articl a TWo oer iT * GAGE OMO; NE Taeky gta Basa nes DiAaMTER Be. ALs0, BLAKE'S PATENT, ES. 20:10 CRUSHER, BLAKE'S Pi wits a! ‘EE TONS sTr} Rall, WEIGHING RAIL, WEIGHING 21 POUNDS PER Yal LA, FIFTY DUMP caRs OFS" FEET GAUGE, BOLD- ING 2% YARDS EACH. wg By ones or G, PRIERSOX & co. ‘THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer, j-dite tW-THE ABOVE SALE 13 UNAY: xX Post. poned’unidl MONDAY, MARCH RELY Tic oss. mae By onder of G. PETERSON & 00. THOMAS DOWLING, Anctionoer. f24-dte | Wiest BBOS., Auctioneera, CHANCERY SALE OF FINE BUST AND RESIDENT PROPERTY, EMP virtue of adecree of the Supreme Court istrict of Colucubia, passed on Februst £ 28s im Rgnity Cause Xo"t0,713, Youn Hurst va front of the ‘premivca'on MuNDs a Tebe, at the houre ‘public suction. in Dak, INE TEENTH, 1888, at the ‘the real estat cat At HALF-PAST FOUR P. M. the south twenty (20) fect front by the depth of lot dve (5), in sguare mi aud twenty-four (324), new two-story brick house, with all mente, with ; rents for ith. pata gfe a ee thirteen (15. In square three hundred’ aed twenty ‘Sua, improved bya sul Brick butidine. er No. Sia 11h ‘Lot eentaing nea Mieet northwest, Lot eentains nearly 1/600 aguare northwest, caine fect: 10-foot al'ey in rear, rst Dulding below Penn: s¥ivania avenue A fine location for business purpose. enseftus ofanle: One third purcbuee money dey one: none Year, one pwo Year, oF all cash. mirebaser's opicn, Deferred De secured paynrenta to trast sold and to ‘cent inter ert. 62300 doporst on each lot required af Uae of sale. Purchaser must com); ith terms of in ten (10) Seana metal ie enna Vile abeye oceperty may sles be puschaned st puivate — THOMRS M FTEL DS.” | Trustees, fS-da&ds 56 La ave. uw.) BEALL Brow #00, REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE, 1321 F STREET §. W. FOREIGN MINISTER'S SALE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. SALE BY AUCTION OF THE ELEGANT FURNI- TURE AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS AND RARE OBJECTS OF ART OF FOREIGN IMPORTA- TION, WINES, PRESERVED FRUITS, GL4s3 AND CEINAWARE, BELONGING TO HIS EX- CELLENCY THE GERMAN MINISTER, AT HIS RESIDENCE, NO. 734 FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST (GERMAN LEGATION BUILD- ING), TUZSDAY, MARCH THIRTEENTG, 1888, COMMENCING AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. M. The Furniture wll be on view on Monday, 12th March, prior to the sale, when tave Cat will b. ready for distrivation,; also at the office of the suctioneer, and at Beall, brown & Co.'s, prior uit artis seme betas = Tous BN $27 HOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer. 1 EL. TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABL} OLD PORTION OF We Lekens wor Washington, District of Coluabia. wat in to ibered eleven (11), iu Devidaon’s » Baar eoeceremeeerd re Sree Reeeeeat 23), pwenty ave (2 Fumitos beck with thet width one hundred and Ereuty-ooven Ci2?) fect to m ten! (10) foot ale, to- “Torus of Hale. A sum suiicient to pay off the indebt- S1EG0s with tncerost costs, tates, insurance Prem. Tother p-oper goanges, moumttug fay the ite to about 5 F200, sod the at ‘notes of the purchaser, interest weale and secured by § rea Sea i =| € RO. W. STICKNEY, AUCTIONRER, 936 P. £ OF VALUABLE VED “SROTERI ‘Ox jyTH BERLET, BETWEEN R virtue of @ deed of to, as Jane, 27. 1885, and duly We Liber’ So tite tos 39, 6t seq, one of records for the t of Columbia, and at the request ofthe party secured thereby, we will offer for sale in front of - ines on MONDAY, THE TW. AY OF SE cengene & waeerdee: fortg-two (a) forty Sines (A) and forty-four (eh) a Hoskins wabdivinion of sauare one station 10), ‘Terms of sale: One-third cash. balance in oné and rie Purchase er be sven, 10 bear or six ‘srmt'auually, ad scoured. by deed of trast! ontine ‘Sock MARCH 10," 1888-DOUBLE SHEET : $4.800 in cash at the time of sale, thin Bve «) days t 7 of which the sum titist be pabd in cash at the Lane down to the purchaser, and the ‘of che porchsne mouey tn ecual inetalmente: at ain (0) and ve (12) months from tie day of sale, for whica the notes of the purchaser imust be wiven, dated as of he day of male, Uearing iuterest froim their dates the rate of Six (6) per centum per annum until And secured by & duly recorded Droperty. an: policy uf Yhetrance wpou che improvements thenon. ‘both ‘stisiactory, ib form to the undersimned (Trustee, or ali cash, at the of the purchaser or pureaascre. All convey Feeordiog and insurance wt the expense af Purchasers. If the terms ot sale are uot with Within tive (S) days from the day of said choise sret usa etorese ot pe property at the risk, oo expense of "hh urchasor or purchasers thereof a‘ter af least fre (5) 38 notice, by advertisement, in the Evening Star FLNDALL B. ALEXANDER, Trustes, mbl-eodkdskdpte 452 Louiniéua avente. * ead DOWLING, Aucuoneor. USTERS F_ VALUABLE omy ane 4 WEST WASHING TO! virtue of adeed of trust a day ‘option abciag, Par VED N, KNOWN T NORTH. sl asin 8 he 20th ceuiber, A.D. 1884. and seconted in Liber 108, fol STi. Se. one'of tus tand rovordsot tas rict of Columtite, and at the written request of he Bolder of the note socared thereby. Leathe surviving UR O'CLOCK, the following deacribed real estwete ‘West Washington, to wit: Lot No. 276, in the sub- vision of lots 217’ abd 2218, iu Beall’s ‘s@dition to wn (West Washington) ae liber ALBUS. fol 145 of the survevor's of ‘Dis Sriet, with the brick dwelling thereon. eekeiias of atic” Que Thindgcas balsuee in our and pwo years. with interest at ¢ per Cent Per Auniatn vn iiterest payable estui-anuually, of all can, xt Sptiin ot purchaser. “Terias of enle ust be compiled ith in ten dave or the property will be sold af tie risk nd cost of the defaulfine purchaser, One huudred dotars depoat required heh the properay mclde All Fecordlug aud couveyanciup at purchaser's cost PHILIP A. DALMEILLE, _wb6-10¢ ‘Surviving irastec. MMISSIONERS' SALE OF DESIRABLE RE. ESTATE NEAR HAMILTON, VA. Pursuant to decree of Loudoun Circuit, puderuarned will sell, .t public auction, ot 1 4 pees £ TUESDA) ROH TWENTY-SEVERTH. 188% the lands of ihe jate Justus Kuhlman, xituated on W. RK. about one-quarter mile from Ham- sitéa station, W..0. & t, The Home Farm of 140 acres, highly improved, Byllfencea, well watered aud Couvanieut to =chowls, churches, stores, ke. Lhe tinprovemeuts consist i ‘dwelling ‘of 10 roouis aud cellar, lange barn, with base ment. stable for I+ horses cattle sheds, wach houses, ‘garridice house, corn. fc, Stone dairy ot & Lever failing sprityy within 50 yards of Ue howe, Also au orchard bearing all kinds of fruits in abundance. 2d. Tract of about So acres adjoining above, Dest quality of soil, running water in each eld, excel- Jent fencing, tratus welling of 9 Toots aba’ Cellar, thrity orchard of choice sruits, fine spring within 20 yards of bo ‘3d. Lot of 5 acrea.on the suburis of Hamilton, frovt- treet, with runuiug water upon it, wal ing oF vasture. jon vives. Avril 2T6RS, wheat growing on the nds belouys to tenant abd Testrved. ‘Terms: ": ue-tuird of purchase money cash on day of eaie: residue in equal instaliments \ayable at one snd to [years {rota uy of wale, boarine literoe: ad secured upon the prupers, CHAS. PJASNEY, JNO. H. ALEXANDER, | Comme. of Sale, ns-taw-5t NO.'A. KINKER, Auctioneer. PROPOSALS. TAR DEPARTMENT, SUPPLY DIVISION, MARCH 5, 1888.5: SERS alcd Pro 2 dupa wil be recelved at this oftce antl TWELVE SCLOCR Roun HUESDAY. APRIL THILD. Neh forthe © ‘the Waste of this Departuwent, its and bureaus locaed in the State, War and Navy De- partment for the remainder of the ar ending June 30, 1688. The paper to be removed by ‘the contractor y When notified. Tue Deyart ‘ment reserves the right to reject any or al. ‘and to waive defect posale must be ‘the Department, marked ““Provo:als for Waste Paper.” C. H. HOYT, Assistant Quartermaster, Ts. amy. tab9,T0,12,30,31,a5 2-0 FFICE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE Co: STRUCTION OF 1HE CONGRESSIONAL Li- BRAKY BUILDING, No. 145, Laer Cartror, brumez. jASHINGTOR. D. C., March 1, 18SN.—Sealed Proj Mili be received at ‘the office of this TWELVE ARCH, 1888, for furnishing tbe Fequired for the of the Congressional Library Buii im Wasiiugton, D. the ‘and. in accorance @i on THUKSDAX. structing one Fainuy building om the grows Reiorm School. Blank forms of propowals and speci cation with all necessary information, can be wien arpiicats tthereiot, wt the ofice of the Secretary of the Board of ‘Trustees, Room 8, sus: Building, and only ide “upcu these fortis will be cop sidered. "ihe richt is reserved to waive defects aud to reject any andali bids. A.J. FALLS, it Board of Trento. Dus Te DD Frss SCARLET FEVER, MEASLES, GATHERINGS, T Okt AMn, OLD AGE, &c., &o, Entirely relieved by a device which is vinibie and woven has bees Fecommeated | sician wi ‘exaumued tt Paces where every ther device of remedy ae tailed. Witay'te worm als iwoudis ats time wituout removal, caus no Fain weuience For sale uly by the inventor. seria = 2 A, WALES, mab6-6t Brideeport, Comm. REST, LONG-ESTABLISHED Le ae tod p.m. with only. uabJ-1m* LEON, {gb De-consulted daily, 464 Ct, between 4% and 6th aw. ‘Prompt treatment. Correspondence and consultation siricuy ‘Beparate Toms 10r ladies, | Of- Shoe always open. a mb3-Ot" ICES OF AN Sarre tet ties eet Bae st * usb b thand 12th sts.me Ladiesonly.” d7-42t" Messe RESTORED BY USING A BOTTLE ortwoof Dr. BKUTHEKS' luvigorating Cordial power. itunparts vagur io the whole evstoin,‘Maleor Female. 906 5st. sw. F18-lan* ND BE WISE—DE. Bsr. EAD A! _PROFESSIONAL. NAL MASSAGE 18 GIVEN TO ee Proposals Comniewon until NOON. on the THIKTY FIRST DAY OF dimension stone walls of the cellar or sub-basement ruinbia, aiken, A ant A oa a eS SUC. without change r aestasee ssh eos She Aes ta 5.30.4 Me aed wil vis Cuariotte, strive, fu Washington § 10 A nd 8-23 PM. vin ast Te Dupe et ii 1A ML aod #. ty $21 Ohio route and a“ HE GREAT PENNSYLVANIA piCgat, xoRDu wa SE NDSSE cownsy, er race eS i Weave Wands, | For Pittsburg and the Weat, | Pee Pipauees ad the ee, Coben, ror | Line,» So (Care Washington to and rule, Sea ay Se ores q vy, ae tteburk the Weat, gkiaianr ta ht abe TIMORE AND POTOMAC RAT q 7,523 pa eel tenet Serene oe | Por Wilueuaport Lock Haven, aud Elmira, at0:90., m. dally, exo For New Vom 1.00. | | yamnenagagd AND OHTO RAILROAD SOBEDULE IN EFFROT NOVEMBRE 20, 1867. oer Sinctanats and Bt Louie, Exp. deity 2.30008 OR a am, 12:30pm. 15:30a For Haw STOWN, 18.40: he = _ 1043