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THE DEAD KING.
A Sketch OF the Evsntful Lie of tho Young
Monarch.

Monarch.
Alfonso MI. was born November 2S,
1857, the son Of Qaeen Isabel and her
cousin, Infante Francisco. His mother
abidcated in his favor on June %, 1870,
but not until December 81, 1874, was he
proclaimed King OF Spain and he did not
assume the Government until January o,
1875. He had spent the intermediate
years in England, where he was educated
i'm the military school at WoolwiCh.
Alfonso, although 80 young man, has
been twice married. His first wife was
Princess Maria de les Mercedes, youngest
daughter OF Due de Montpensier, to whom
he as married January %, 1878. He
was left o widower in the same year. In
November, 1879, he was married, in sec
ond nuptials, to the Archduchess Marie
aOhristiana, OF Austria. The offspring OF
i the second union is daughter, named
after the first vile.
During visit Of King Alfonso to Paris
September 26, 1883, he was shameiully in
ssulted by the people, who hooted him
! and cried "Down with the Uhlan Kingw
This hostile demonstration was attributed
to Csrlists and other foreigners. The
King, when advised TO remain quiet, re-
fused, saying that he was perfectly aware
sof the fact that the hostile demonstrations
was not the work Of tho Parisian people,
but OF some misguided individuals. In
tsbridging his stay in Paris on tho
occasion by one.half the time in
tended, the King desired to dimin-
I sh the difficulties that had arisen
from his visit. He was quito unaware, he
stated, Of his appointment by the Empe-
ror OF Germany 10 a Colonelcy Of Uhlan
regiment lat which Parisians took oflense)
1until no received it and his uniform sim
aultansously. Emperor William had in
tended the appointment as an agreeable
surprise. Ata banquet given King Al
tonso while in Paris, at the Elysee, Prcsi-
Tered by the mob, said he never expected
to meet such good sense, dignity and
Goodness in 30 young q sovereign.
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|of the convention that framed the present
Constitution Of the State OF Indiana
lin 1850, he made the principal address and
since then he has spent much time in
revising this for report of the proceed
|ings that is to be published in book form,
and in writing aketch Of his own career
for the same volume. He had been in
frequent consultation with Hon. VIM. II.
English over this matter, and the last
time he wrote his name was at noon to-
day, when be wrote brief note TO Mr..
English, returning a book he had borrow
led with his thanks. Mr.. Hendricks has
mo near relatives except a brother, who
lives in Shelbyville, Ind, and sister
the wife OF DR.. Winston S.
Pierce, OF New York. He owns
considerable property in the city, but his
entire fortune is estimated to be no more
than 100000, the greater part OF which
he earned by the practice Of his profession.
1T is known here that his intention was
10 abandon politics at the end Of his term
of Office.
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THE WAR OVER.
Tile sOryIRnS Rspulsod at Widdin-King
Milan Sues for Peace.

a
4 Milan Sues for Peace.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-rhe Austrian Gov
8ernment is concentrating troops in Her.
1egovina. One regiment from lower
Austria and one from Hungary have gone
to Bosnia via salvonia. The whole force
sis to form amilitary Gordon on the frontiers
i5ol Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Montenegrin Official Gazette to-day
hints that II Prince Alexander ettempts
! ito execute his alleged threat to annihilate
3lthe Servians, Montenegro Till not remain
Jan indifferent spectator,
VIENNA, Nov. 25.-The ServiRns bonn
barded Widdin the whole night long and
Hat o'clock this morning after being
sstrongly reinforced, they attempted to
carry the city by an assault, but were re-
pulsed after three hours sanguinary
I Fighting.
LoSDoN, Nov. 25.-A despatch from
Sofia this afternoon says: King Milan
5sent message under flag Of truce to the
bulgarian advance line, proposing peace
4gat the request OF the Powers. The Bull
fg0rian commander sent the message TO
Prince Alexander. The latter declined TO
accept the proposition on the ground that
: Bulgaria had not received such request
from the Powers, Prince Alexander re-
fuses to consider q peace proposal until
tive Servians have evacuated the Widdin
district and the amount OF war indemnity
payable by serVla to Bulgaria has been
liked.
BELGRADE, Nov. 25.-King Milan has
returned to this city. The war Is consider
led to be over. The order summoning the
landsturm for active service has been
( sCOuntermanded.
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KINGLESS SPAIN;
King Alfonso Dies Of COmpIica-
tiOn of Complaints.
His Widow Appointed Regent b
the Council of Ministers.
Soldiers Of the Kingdom 0rdere
to Keep in Their Barracks.
The War Between Bulgaria and
Servia Virtually Over,
By the Disastrous Defeat of
MiIan's Forces at Widdin.
Turkey Greatly Exercised Over
tho Drncant GifuOtinu
Turkey Greatly Exercised Over
the Present Situation.

LONDON, Nov. pa dispatch was re-
csived at the Foreign Office this after
noon, from Madrid, stating that King Al
tonso died at nine O'Clock this morning,
oi consumption, accelerated by dysentery.
Additional dispatches from Madrid an
nouncing the death Of the King OF Spain
we're received here at $3.50 o'clock this
afternoon. They state that the widow of
the King is completely prostrated by his
death.
The quotations OF Spanish four per cent
bonds at the opening Of the London Stock
Exchange to-day was 5ll. On the re-
:cipt Of the news OF King Aifonso's death
decline set in and they fell to 5O!, but
subsequently recovered and closed at 5l!.
MADRID, Nov. 25.-Orders have been
issued that the troops be confined to the
barracks. 1t is believed that the Queen
oe will proclaimed regent. Great anxiety
prevails here. A rigid censorship is exer-
sised over press kilograms.
THE KINGS LAST MOMENTS.
Throughout Monday evening the King
had spasmodic,llts, the result OF fever and
debility. Six doctors from Madrid and
two physicians Of Ell Pardo were in con-
slant attendance upon him. They de-
cided Tuesday that the King was In n
dangerous condition. The fits continued
Tuesday and the King died at
S:l5 o'clock this morning. The Pope's
benediction arrived before he expired.
All the officers Of state and cabinet minis-
ters, except the Minister OF War and the
Minister Of the Interior, we're present at
he moment Of dissolution. The cabinet
met at once and the Queen was appointed
Regent. In accordance with the law, the
members OF the cabinet have rendered
their designations, but will remain in Of
tee pending the Regents pleasure. Tho
body Of King Alfonso will be inferred in
the palace OF the Escurial.
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Che GnteILigeteer.
oae., Nos. IS and 81 Fourteenth Street.
Tn. vIss-ProIidout Dead.

suddenly-with scarce q moments
varning-aud sadly the Vice-President oil
,bo United States Is taken away. So
,,taly one Of the honored champions OF a
great party, one Of the chosen OF the
rsople, but yesterday seated in the high
oaice to which the partiality othis country
msn had elevated him, full Of hope for
the future and with fair promise otfurther
adding to a distinguished career, Mr.
Hendricks has fallen almost in the hour
If his triumph. Surely no lesson on the
sbortpess Of life could be more pro-
nounced.
The death Of this notable man and emt-
pent public officer will be mourned by
those who opposed his advancement NJ
less than by those who labored earnestly
and with enthusiasm to confer upon him
an official dignity the second in the
land. There are no partisan lines drawn
around the bier. and the dead statesman
will be followed to his grave by q mourn
ing train OF his countrymen, all sorrowinR|
Americans together.
And may it not be that these visitationf
OF Providence, which smite down men in
high places and touch the common heart
Of the country. come to bring to US the
wholesome reminder that common fate
awaits men Of all parties, to soften the
asperitie, en2endered by partisan strife
to silence for time the din Of political
warfare, to teach all Americans the let-
son Of a closer fraternity and move them
t. nobler citizenship?
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THE "woRLD's" EULOaY
On the Dead statesmRu-How tho sopStS
will he Affected.

1On the Dead StatesmRu-How tho soDStS
will he Affected.
NRw YoRK, Nov. 26.-The World thie
morning says editorially: "All over the
United States, in all parties and among
Sall descriptions Of men, there will be genu'
inc heartfelt sorrow at the nations loss
I AS an active, aggressive statesman, strong
in his convictions and staunCh in
! his constancy to the Democratic
party, Mr.. Hendricks naturally was
honored by political enemies and the
hostile criticisms OF Republican organs
Bat no opponent could gainsay his abili'
sty, and no assailant Of his partisanship
lever dared to question his purity and his
honesty. In his long public life be had
failed the highest posts Of honor and trust
in his State, and all but the very highest
Kin the United States, and-he came out
3of them all with clean, unsullied record
as public servant and with the increased
respect, confidence and affection Of hit
Sparty. The higher the trust bestowed up
Con him by his party the more brilliantly
6shone the lustre OF his Democracy. -
The death OF the Vice President will
NATURALLY affect the situation in the
iSenate. fractional opposition to the
National administration has been urged
9by the less scrupulous members OF the Re
Anuhlican majority. It was felt by the
people that Mr.. Hendricks in
huence, ability and strength as
presiding officer would be q
wholesome restraint upon those who ad
vocated It, and be valuable aid to those
Republicans who would deplore such an
unwise and un- American policy. But the
Republican President pro TEN. Of the Sen
ate now becomes its permanent presiding
officer until the Vice-P Presidency shallagair
be filled by an election, and it is to be
feared that with Republican in that i'm
portant position conservative resistance
will be weakened and the will Of the more
violent Senators will be in greater danger
Of prevailing. The political effects Of the
loss the country has sustained mubi
not, however, be now considered.
II Is only fitting in this hour Of sorrow
10 condole with the people in what is Q
national tIliCtion, toexpress oursympathy
with the bereAved family, andto pay such
weak tribute as words can convey TO the
ability, virtue and worth Of the dead
statesman. His public career was lull ol
honor. His private life was without
stain. ". IL. WV
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THE "Tn1BUNK's" ESTIMATE
OF HendricEJ CharAeter-senatOr Sherman
'tI ON the Situation. II

or HendrickB' ChArAeter-SenRto sherman
'tI on the Situation.
NEw YoRK, Nov. 26.-The Tribune has
the following; "The death Of Vice Presi
dent Hendricks was announced on the
bulletins about half past o'clock last
night, creating profound sensation. Al
the principal hotels it became the
chief topic Of CoRvCrsation. The
general estimAto Of Mr.. Hendricks
personal character was favorable ono
He was mentioned by Democrats and Re
publicans alike, as q consistent Democrat
Thero was no little discussion as to the
Presidency pro tenn Of the Senate. At
6rst some thought that Mr.. Edmunds held
that position, but 1t wGs remem
lbered that since the meeting Of the
Senate under the new admins
ltration Mr.. HendricbH never lef
the chair or was absent so as 70 give on
opportunity or excuse for tho election oi
President pro tsm. 1t was his object to
delay that selection until such time as
he hoped the Senate might have Demo
cratic majority, when q Democrat eoatt
DO elected,
At the Fifth Avenue hotel a Tribune re,
porter conveyed the first news ol Mr.
Hendricks death to Senator Sherman; ol
Ohio, who said: This comes to me witt
great surprise. ] have known him eVei
since entered public lie. He was Com
missioner Of the General Land Qffict
under FranklinsP Pierce. He came into thl
Senate during the war and served one til
term. He has been conspicuous, lead
inR actor in his time, and Away
a strong Democrotic partisan. III
was man OF highly respectable
character, was pleasant and courteous +
his associates and may fairly be Classet
among the successful and respected poll
ticians OF our day.
"WhSt will be the effect Of his death 2
"It Of course creates q vacancy II
the Office Of Vice President. The senat
will be called upon at It's flrst session :
elect president pro tempore, who be
comes acting Vice President"
Ex-senator VIM. d. baTnum, OF Con
necticut, Chairman Of the National Com
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-The Postmaster
General has arranged with the Pennsyl
vania Railroad Company to expedite the
mail service between New York and St
Louis, so that the postal car leaving New
York at 1902 NJ, will arrive in St. Louil
at 5;45 on the second morning, instead o.
7A.M. as at present. The change will en-
able the carriers to deliver the New York
mails on their frat delivery. The SAINT
railroad company has increased the speed
Of the East.bound mail car from Pitts
burgh to New York, 80 that the mall
leaving Pittsburgh at 1880 r. NJ. arrive n
New York at s A. NJ, instead Of II 80 A. N
as heretofore. The city mail for New
York will also be distributed on the train
so as to be in readiness for the first carrie
delivery upon arrival at New York.
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SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
! Educational Advantages In His fouth-suS,
seqnont Cnreer.

segment Cnreer.
Thomas A. Hendricks was born in
IMusklngum county, Ohio, on the 7th day
aot September, 1878. In 1929 his father re.
moved TO Shelby county, Indians. Unlike
many other prominent men, Mr.. Hen
adricks was afforded the luxuries OF q
Thorough education. At the age Of IS he
entered Hanover College, graduating
I atherefrom in 1881. He began the study
! OF law at the age OF %, at ChambersburH,
1Ra. He was sdmitted to the bar in lS43,
entering into the practice oil his profession
in Indiana, to which place he returned.
He became distinguished at the bar for
aShis wide knowledge Of the law and for the
soundness OF his arguments. It has been
said OF Mr.. Hendricks, that although his
fellow-lawyers weIe more successful in 0
trial by jury, he, on the contrary, was
lalmostinvariably successful before Judge.
BIN 1915 he was elected to the State Legis.
llature OF Indiana, only two years after his
admission to the bar. In 1850 he was
schosen TO the State constitutional con:
Avention. He represented the Indianapolis
district in Congress from 1851 to 1855. In
llSG0 he ran upon the Democratic ticket
tor the gubernatoriai chair OF Indiana, op-
aposing Henry S. Lane, and was defeated by
kQ,57S votes. In 1863 the State OF Indiana
lelected a Democratic Legislature, and Hen
bricks was chosen United States Senator.
dHis term ended March, 1859. In the Demo
9Cratic national convention which met In
sirammany hall, New York city, in 1868, he
$had, upon the twenty-frst ballot, l32
3yotes, being only exceeded by Hancock,
lwho had 1851 votes. On the twenty-seCond
sbsllot Ohio presented the name Of Horatio
and that statesman became the
anomlnee OF the DemoeratiO party for
President. Mr.. Hendricks heartily en-.
8tiorsed and supported the nominee in the
campaign which followed. In 1872 he
aagaIn ran ior Goyerppr Of Indiana in re-
ssponse TO urgent calls from all over the
Estate. This was during Grants campaign,
esnd Indiana gave Grant 2l,000 majority.
JBut Hendricks was elected Governor by
4 ,l45 more votes than were cast Tor his
Opponent, Thomas N. Brown. At the
s1emocratiC State convention held at In.
Edianapolis July, 1874, he was made per.
apaISnt chairman,
Had not Mr.. fllden been chosen for the
hrst place on the Democratic ticket IN
lS76, Mr.. Hendricks certainly would have
absd that honor. In 1884 he was nomi:
nated for Vice President on the ticket with
( Mr. Cleveland by the National democratic
SConvention, ut Chicago.
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GLooMIN WAsH1NaroN.
rho Expressions OF various Public Men
Il Now At the Capital. =,

The Expressions OF FRrtoul Public men
Now At the Capital. Ia.
wAsHrNsros, D. O., Nov. g5.--The an
pouncement Of the death Of Vice Presi-
dent Hendricks has cast deep gloom
over the Capital. Mr.. Hendricks health
bad improved SO much during the last
year or two that his friends looked to hii
continuance in public life for many mOft
years, and the news OF his sudden death
came with shock. The first news Of the
sad occurrence was an Associated Press
bulletin from Indianapolis. The Presi'
dent and tho members Of the Cabinet
Immediately called meeting Of the Cabi,
met TO take suitable action. gF.l.
Senator Rdmunds was apprised Of the
death Of Mr.. Hendricks by an Associated
Press reporter, and was greatly affected
He said that he had known Mr.. Hen.
bricks great many years, and they were
Intimate friends In old times in the
Senate, aud he added: " regret exceed.
ingly his death. l shall call meet
ling tomorrow Of all the Senators In the
cisy 10 make such arrangements to have
the Senate represented at the funeral AZ
Secretary Baygrd ZsaidI 'The news o
Mr.. Hendricks death is painful to US all
but tho condition in which the American
people are placed by his death, through
the failure Of Congress to pass proper law
regarding the presidential succession, the
fact that there ls now but one mans lifl
between the American people and nc
president, Is more painful to contemplate.
Secretary Lamar said; my acquaint
lance with Mr.. Hendricks was not int
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The news OF Vice President Hendricks
death was received in Wheeling by rAel
|of all parties with genuine sorrow. Mr.
Hendricks visit here during the cam
paign Of 'SI was frequently referred to
and his hale appearance recalled. Th,
Telegram announcing his death was scarce
|ly bulletiued on the newspaper Of
,fce windows until the bell on the
Public Building was tolled sixty.si1
strokes by order of Fire Chief Dunning
Portraits Of the dead man were displayed
in many store windows draped in black
Surveyor General Beach ordered the flag
on the Custom House to be displayed Al
hali.mast this morning, The local De
mocracy have not yet taken action on the
deplorable event, but will doubtless do SO
in good season.
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ONO ELECrIoN FRAUDS.
Tho Hamilton County Republican Senate
to Oct Their Cert tlcates.

Tho Hamilton County Republican Senator
to Oct Their Certificates.
CNcMNATI, Now 25.-The Circui
Court delivered opinions to-day in thu
maadamus case brought by the RepUbli
can candidates for Senators from Hamil
ton county, to compel the Canvassinl
Board to issue to them certificates G
election. Judge Cox delivered the opin
ion Of the majority Of the court. The re
suit was that the court grants the prayer
and directs the clerk to issue certificates o
election to the four Republican candidates
Judge Smith delivered dissenting
opinion to parts Of the judgment Of th'
majority
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CoSsrSNTMoPLE, Nov. 95.-The Porte
fears that the Austrian occupation of
Sservia, in the event Of q revolution in that
country, will lead to Russian action in Bull
gAria. The fact that Russia is massing a
large force in BesSarabia, and that Austria
Is making the same war preparations in
Bosnia, causes the utmost uneasiness in
diplomatic circles in this city, and 1t is be-
lleved that Prince Alexander will now de-
Feline TO rolinquish control Of Eastern Rou-
lmeliR, consequently pacific solution OF
the Balkan question Is increasingly dill.
tCult.
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Mrs. Hendricks became almost DISTRACT
cd with grief, and It was an hour or more
before she became sufficiently composed
to give any iniormatiRn about her hus,
bands last moments. The family Ser
wants, two OF whom had lived with them
Tor years, ran about the house crying and
moaning, and there was the utmost con-
fusion for time. When the news was bull
letined down town It was generally dis.
credited and in very few minutes q
hundred or more OF Mr.. Hendricks close
political and personal friends had hHr.
ried to the house. Very soon q great
crowd collected around the entrance
and on the street, and it was found ne.
cessary TO refuse admission To any and
all comers, except theimmedlater erelatiYea
Mr.. Hendricks died In his private
chamber, q large, comfortable room in
which he did the most Of his work. Near
mis- bedside was o case containing legal
and political works, and on his desk were
his papers, memoranda and large mum.
Der Of letters which had been allowed TO
accumulate without answering in the last
two or three days. His dressing gown
and slippers were at his bedside and
nearby was q small stand on which were
various medicines aud goblet Of water.
portraiA, landscapes and brlc.a'brac,
which adorned the walls OF the room
we're in striking contrast with the sad
scene within. DR.. Thompson, says that
lin his opinion Mr. Hendricks died oi
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BERLIN, Nov. 25.-Two Americans, Petel
Jepsen and Martin Grasboell, staying al
Hader1lehen, a seaport town Of Prussia
have been ordered to quit Germany. Both
are naturaliaed citizens OF the United
States and reside in Illinois. MIR. Jepser
has appealed to the American Legation.
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LONDON, Nov. 25.-The Parliamentary
election in Chelsea yesterday resulted il
the return Of Sir Charles W. Dixie. Lib
eral by vote Of 4,20l. Mr.. O. A. Whit
more, his Conservative opponent received
Z, ll6 votes. Sir Charles was President o.
the local Government Board under MI
IGladstone's administration,
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PERHAPS there are some Of US in thii
community who feel that we might hav'
more to be grateful for. Let us be thank
fuI that our case is no worse, and that W
have 80 much as. we have Of the goof
things OF life. We shall not always b
under the cloud, and there is no cloud s'
dark but there might be darker.
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ANOTHER tenement house horror has oe
Cured in the East, the land Of CheaplJ
constructed buildings for the poor. Thil
time the scene is laid in Jersey City, ant
by the collapse OF rotten structure
number of lives were lost. 1t seems to b.
about time to call halt in the construc
ton Of these death.traps.
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lly unwell only. he died about p. NJ, nc
one being present at the actual moment o
his death. DR.. Thompson, his physician
thinks paralysis OF the heart occasionee
his death, which was wholly unexpected
[Signed.1 WV. 81. ENGnsH.
The work OF draping the White House
land Departments will begin tomorrow
morning. A large force OF workmen have
been engaged for the purpose.
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ONCE more the country sees the need Q
some better provision for the Presidential
succession. The Vice President is dead
Ii the President were to die, who woult
succeed him2 The Speaker Of the House
That is q question.
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New YoRx, Nov. 2G.-The Times say
editorially: Mr.. Hendricks was type o
the sincere and earnest partisan, Demo
crat of upright personal character and con
abilities, whose sympathies wer'
too narrow and his views too restricted Il
permit him the place in political history
% which he aspired..