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TEE CONFEDERATION AT MARLBORO.
a Dozen Stores and Dwellings DESTROYED.
WHY wITROCK BECAME A ROBBER.
Russia and Germany Form an Alliance.
WIDESPREAD DISTRESS in TEXAS,
THE NEW YORK SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Another Anarchist Call to Arms in Chicago.
MARLBORO'S CONFEDERATION.
A Dozen Stores and Dwellings DESTROYED.
Why wITR0CK BECAME A R0BBER.
Russia and Germany Form an Alliance.
WIDESPREAD DISTRESS IN TEXAS
THE NEW YORK SENATORIAL FIGHT.
Another Anarchist Gall to Arms in Chicago.


Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
MARLBORO, PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Nd, Dec.
D-The most destructive fire which ever occurred
here broke out about o'clock this morning, and
before 1t was subdued, about daylight, several
business places and dwellings in the heart OF the
town were in ashes with their contents. The fire
originated in the dining OF Flints restaurant
on the north side OF the main street. opposite TO
the court house, and that building was soon de-
stroyed with the larger portion OF the furniture
and the clothing OF the inmates. The residence of
Mrs. Clark on the west and the large store OF MIR.
Bunnell on the east, were soon destroyed with the
contents and next o. B. Carrick Co. s liquor
store, adjoining Mr.. Bunnells, was swept away,
the building and stock being totally destroyed
James Owens store was also burned. The flames,
famed by stin breeze, attacked the law Office OF
Mr. j. K. Roberts (the recently appointed collector
OF internal revenue), on the opposite side OF the
street, and that with an adjoining vacant Office
was soon DESTROYED, but the books and papers
Mrs. Herbert and Mrs. Pumphrey were soon de-
voured by the flames, as also the Troband dwell
Ing and carriage shop on the east. Most OF the
buildings were large frame structures
THE LOSSES.
Fortunately no one was hurt but there were several
very narrow escapes The loss is estimated all the
way from s25 600 to &c., O0O but the latter sum is
nearer correct. The light was seen a long dis
tance through the country, ana many came in
and assisted In extlnguiShing the flames.
CITIZENS AT WORK.
The citizens turned out and worked manfully
but with much disadvantage, owing to the want
OF fire apparatus and thorough Organization, but
they managed to save much OF the furniture and
property, in the buildings on the south side OF
the street, and by tearing down sheds and fencing
and using buckets OF water, which We're passed
down the lines, the fire was finally, near O'Clock
this morning, brought under control and extin-
guished.
SENDING FOR AID.
About $3.50 O'Clock it was feared that the whole
town was doomed, and the railroad authorities
were notified and help asked for. The District
Commissioners at Washington were asked for an
engine, and Chief Paris ut once notified No 4
itself in readiness Mr.. McKeever at once ordered
special train to be in readiness to move. How
ever, before the train left Washington il became
apparent that the fire was giving way, and word
was sent TO Washington that the special engine
was not needed.
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From, Wall street Today.

NEW YORK, Dec 3O.-There was somewhat
irregular but generally strong opening this MORN
ing, first prices generally showing advances over
the closing figures Of last evening OF from \ TO y
per cent, while West Point was up / IA, and Hook
Ing Valley, %, and Lake Shore was on y. There
was an active trading, especially In West Point,
the coal stocks and Lake Shore Prices were gen.
orally weak I'm the early dealings, and declines or
from "a To II per cent were made, which, however,
were In some cases recovered later. Richmond
and West Point, however, rose q; Jersey Central,
IL, and Reading "a, all being strong from the
opening. AT III O'Clock the market is active and
firm.
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ANOTHER CALL To ARMS.
An Editorial Which May Cause Chfca
gOss AmarChisu Organ Tresh TrOu blcs

CHICAGO, Dec. 3o.-An editorial In yesterdays
edition OF the Ar6eifer ZefHao concludes as fol-
lows: ''When they (the capitalists have created
a standing army, military station. a Fort
Logan, that means civil war 10 DEATH and destruo-
tion 10 the workingman. The workingmen the
small tradesmen, the farmers. all-thinking and
nberty-lovfng men have but one answer for that
namely, arming. Arm yourselves with the cheap
est, the best the most effective arms such as caR
be handled easiest, whether gatung guns, Win
chester rifles or pistols Workingmen, be men, do
not stand by idle and without plan when your
enemies are arming themselves 10 annihIlate YOU.
Your honor, your self-esteem, demands this OF YOU
Now, there Is time, but it may soon he TOO late. |.
This has II Is said been laid before the states at
torney.
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To Pay Off the Debt.

uBkR Al SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE r. II CA
A movement Is On foot among our leading citi-
zens for raising holiday fund OF $l2, 600 to pay
on the debt On the building OF the Young Mems
Christian association OF this city. 1t has been
generously responded to, and thus TAR the follow
Ing su0scri pt1ons have been made: Gardiner 6.
ara Il. War; ner, 8, 900; Fred +. Moore $500: John
". thompson, 500; William n. Gait, $500; Fr0d-
ncK painng, 500; q friend, $500; Alexander Gfs-
AcLanahan, $500. -
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FORMAL OFFER OF A SITE.
The Chicago Council Tenders ths
Southern End Ol Lake Park.

CHICAGO, Dec. 3o.-At a special meeting OF the
city council last evening the proposition 20 tender
the southern end OF Lake park as a place for the
grave and monument OF the late senator Logan
was Incorporated into an ordinance and unlui.
mous,y passed The following message was sent
TO Mrs Logan:
"lNrs. John a Logan, WGshfnofon, d. O..
AT q meeting OF the city council a site In Lake
park between Harmon court and Park row. was
set aside for q monument and burial place for the
late senator John A. Logan and said site may
hereafter be used as n burisl Site Tor his widow.
CARTER II. HARRISON, Mayor.-
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Detective Collins Acquitted.
STRIKER wIGHTMAN FELL AND STRUCK HIS HEAD o.
A WAGON TONGUE.

CHICAGO, Dec. 30.-The jury In Judge Collins
court has acquitted stephen Collins, the Pinker-
man was the man who was arrested and placed In
a stat1on-house forcreating a disturbance. IL was
thought at the time THAI ne was drunk. He vas
found dead In the cell next morning. and a post
mortem examination revealed the TACT that his
skull had been fractured. Collins was arrested
charged with his murder. The evidence went TO
show that Wightman fell and struck his head
against wagon tongue.
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CanardS About the Gar.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF THE FRENCH PRESS LAVE

PARIS, Dec 30.-In consequence OF the canards
published about the car, which have caused
great annoyance I'm ST. Petersburg, NJ. Flourens,
minister OF foreign affairs, Will move In the cham
Der OF deputies that a clause be added TO the
French press laws providing for the punishment
OF such odenSes on complaint OF the ambassador
from the aggrleyed government.
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NEARLY $4,000 PEOPLE IN WANT.
] A Distressing Report from the Drought
/ Stricken DisariCl Of Tcxas.

CHICAGO, Dec. S0.-A Times special from Albany
Texas says: The county Judges of the droaght-
stricken district are In session at the court house.
twenty counties are represented. They report in
the aggregate 1890 persons IN actual need of
1000 and clothing. They Will make an oflcial re-
port tomorrow ana publish an appeal to the legis-
iature and ask the Endorsement OF the governor.
They viii also make an appeal 20 charitable peo.
pie for immediate relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

LONDON, Dec. 3o.-The Paris correspondent OF
the Times affrms that he has information from an
undoubted source that Russia and Germany signed
a direct alliance fortnight ago. .'The car
adds the correspondent, '.was decided IN taking
this course by the attitude manifested towards
Russia by Count kalnoky, Austrian minister OF
foreign affairs, and by the expectation that NJ.
Floquet would be made prime minister OF France.
This shows" concludes the correspondent, sthat
the reported alliance between Russia and France
was but chimera.n
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THE NEW OBSERVATORY CROuJNnS.
Vigorous Protest of Cant. Phvthian
Against the Extension of Massa.
chuSettS Avenue.

Acommunication has been received at the Navy
department from Capt. hytnian, the superrntend.
ent OF the naval observatory, protesting against
the proposed extension OF Massachusetts avenue
through the grounds selected as site for the new
naval observatory. The letter states that the site
was selected by commission, Of which Admiral
Rodgers was chairman, after careful examina-
tion Of all other available localities In the neigh
borhood of the city, the only one free from the
objections which would render 1t undesirable for
the purpose. TO extend Massachusetts avenue
through the observatory grounds it is claimed.
would remove the chief advantage OF the SITE its
seclusen, and the travel over road in proximity
TO the building would seriously affect the delicate
work OF observation. 1t is argued that by defect
Ing slightly the proposed line of extension the OBJ
servatOry grounds will be cleared and no serious
results Will follow. The communication is long
and carefully prepared. 1t was received by Com,
mod0re Walker, chief OF the bureau OF navigation.
to which the observatory belongs. 1t will be re.
ferred 10 the Secretary OF the Navy, and will proba-
Dly be transmitted to Congress in case the extern
sion or the avenue as proposed is insisted upon by
the District Commissioners.
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German Colonization in the south

BERLIN, Dec. 30-The Cologne Gazette advo-
Gates the founding OF large settlement OF Ger
mans in Queensland In view OF the eventual sepa-
ration OF That colony from England and its annex
atiOn to Germany. Such a movement, says the
Gazette, Is necessary 10 couDteract the tendency
OF Australia 10 become possessed Of the whole VI
the south seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

VALPARAISO, Dec. 3o.-Telegrams from Los Andes
report heavy falls OF rain and snow. The cholera
I'm Mendoza has somewhat abated. ON Tuesday
forty flour cases and eighteen deaths from the
disease were reported.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-A hearing on the motion to-
show cause why a stay oI proceedings should not
be granted Ia the case OF eA-alder1nan McQudde,
which was TO have taken place this morning before
Judge Pratt, In Brooklyn, has been further post
poned until O'Clock tomorrow morning.
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REPORTS FROM THE SOUTHWEST DENOUNCED By THE
KNIGHTS

GALVESTON, TEX, Dec. 30.-The rumors OF a
threatened strike the southwestern railroads on
the LIST OF January or thereabouts as telegraphed
specially from Dallas last night TO 81. Louis and
eastern papers, Is pronounced absolutely without
foundation by prominent Knights OF Labor and
railroad men In this city. Not the smallest sign OF
dissatisfaction exists the Gould lines since the
settlement OF local complaints among a dozen
yardmen at Denison. A leading knight says: 's1he
men are too busy 10 think OF strikes" The roads
are doing heavy business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec. 30.-Extensiye preparations are
being made for the Sth national convention OF the
American Agricultural and Dairy Association,
which is 10 be held In this city the Sth and 9th
OF February
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30
The New Gum Factory.
LOOKING FOB 4 sUPERINTENDEST-A C0MNANDAJ0
FOR THE YAKD.

The Secretary OF the Navy viii appoint SUPER
intendent OF the new gun mandatory at the
Washington navy yard by February lst Ap-
plcations for the position, with statement
up 10 January 18th. The matter OF salary has
been left open TO secure the services OF proper
person. Tne superintendent OF the new gun foun-
dry at the washington navy yard Will be The prac-
tical working head of the foundry, but the yard
Will be In charge OF naval oItcer. secretary
Whitney said to-day that he had about decided 10
place q commandant In command, the same rs In
The regular navy yards, but that he had not yet
made selection. This ofhcer, together with Ciyu
will constitute the military organization OF the yard
outside the ordnance department. There Will be
an inspector OF ordnance and u large number Of
other oncers assigned 10 ordnance duty. Conf
nander Mccormick, who was inspector OF ord
nance under the Old regime, Will, perhaps. con-
tihue On that duty, although an effort ls being
made 10 have him appointed commandant. IL "
probable, however, that an officer VI higher TANK
viii be selected for that position.
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Washington News and Gossip.


Those who wish announcements made In TIE
STAR either that they WiU or ,ciH not receive on
New Year day are requested to send notice to that
e1ect, duly authenticated, with such particulars
as may be desired, to the Office before 10 O'Clock
next Friday morning. For obvious reasons this
list, which will appear in the edition OF Friday
evening, will be confined to the names authorized
and sent in as above, for which, Of course, no
charge will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

NAVAL ORDERs.-Ensign T. j. Dewey ordered to
the Thetis, January 15. Lieut.. William H. Emory
detached from command OF the Despatch, January
Ii, and ordered to command the Thet1s Ens1gns
from the Despatch and ordered to the Thetis.
Lieut.. B. s. Richards ordered to the Franklin Jan
uary 9TH. Ensign G. w. Street detached from the
coast survey and ordered to the Galena. Carpen-
ter Henry Davis from the Minnesota and placed
on waiting orders. Passed Assistant Engineer H.
>. Ross granted four months leave from January
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

TIE EVENING STAB is served to subscribers in the
city py carriers on their own 10 cents per
week or 44c- per month CcpieS at the counter >
cents each by Inati-postage prepaid-.JO cents a
month; one year. 50; SIX mouths. IS
Intsed at the Post Office at Washington, D. C., as
second-ciass mail matter - ~
IHE WEEKLY STAR-published on Friday-sl a
year postage prepaid SIX months so cents
All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance;
Io paper sent longer than il paid for
Rates of advertising made known ~, apfIication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

THE BOARD of U.s. engineers sent to st. Louis to
investigate the question Of new bridge across the
Mississippi river at that point commenced taking
testimony yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30
TeIegraphic Briefs.

Herr Kantak, leader of the Poles In the German
relchstag, Is dead
The Suez canal Will be ready I'm February for
night trafIc through its entire length. Vessels
are TO be provided with electric lights.
Fire ia the spice mills OF William Schotten In
ST. Louis, last night, caused loss VI $4,000; In
surance $4,000.
The German reichstag will meet ON the 4th Of
January, the army bill committee on the 9TH and
the land tag on The l2tl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

IHE GALENA AND TRENTON IN CoLIsIoN.-While
swinging by the dry dock at the Norfolk navy
yard yesterday the Galena struck the Trenton.
lying alongside the adjoining wharf. The only
Damage done was the loss OF a rotten yard arm OF
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MISS GENEgIEyE 0COSNkLL DIES SUDDENLY AT
RICHMOND CONVENT.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 30-MisS Genevieve G.
OConnell, daughter OF Dr. j. e. OConnell, of
Washington, died suddenly yesterday 1T the Com
vent OF Visitation Monte Maria, Ia this city, The
deceased was seventeen years OF age. and would
have graduated at the close oil the present session.
Her Iather was here Tuesday and left her In ap-
parent perfect health. Her remains were carried
10 Washington this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

MARRIAGE RLlcEHsEs-Nan1age liceDse have beeo
issued by the clerk OF the court to-day 20 W. n.
Stewart and ArTelia Williams; W. J. Hoffman, a
Elltc0tt City, Nd, and isabelle Taibert; John
Owen ana Emma Raines both Of ALEXANDRIA, va. I
Rochester, Nd; Z born and q. Keller; Lloyd x
Weaver and Mary T. Reagan; MARSHALL Aernee
and Ella euddeth; Anderson Walker ana Mary
Waynee both OF FairTax county, Va; Wm- Smith
and Maria jackson; Winter Pearson and Annle l.
Williams, both OF Prince william county, Va
Nlctolson: ElaY Lucas and NARY C0AteG
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

THE LEAVE of Capt A. E. Woodson, 5th cavalry,
ana the leave of Second Lieut.. j. A. Emery have
been extended four months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

CATTLE DIsRAsE-The executive committee OF
the Cattle Growers association has forwarded to
Congress communication favorable to the COM
mission feature Of the bill lately introduced into
Congress for the suppression OF diseases among
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

GEN. MILES left Washington for New York last
night, whence he will proceed, after a stay Of
rev days. to Prescott, Ariz, and from there to Los
angeles, Cal, his new headquarters. Mrs. Miles
will accompany him.
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Fell Into a vat Of Pru.sic Acid.

CINCINNATI Dec 30.-Miliam Lester fell into
vat OF prussic acid at Nerks candle factory yes
terday aud was SO badly scalded that lac died a1
| IL o'clock last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

Panl Bert DiA Not Die . Catholic.
PARU, Dec. 30.-Nme. Bert totally denies that
her late husband, Il Paul Bert, was converted 70
the Catholic fa1th
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

IHE U. s. ARCTIC STEAMER THETIS, now at the
Brooklyn navy yard, will be placed in commission
on the 18th of January, when Lieut.. William H.
Emory, at present in command OF the Despatch
VIII assume command. The Thet1s will be ordered
10 JON the Pacific station and viii be sent at
10 a STAR reporter to-day that he does not think
that the navy is sufficiently represented there.
P1nta Is the only naval vessel there now. and as
she IS not able to go out into open water there is
Arctic seas, e'0 40
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CHAncw wuH PASSING ooUHTxRvkr CON-
The Treasury department is Informed that -
agent Of the secret service arrested james an1
mary Romans ami c. q. bonyem In Boston }o<f6os
day sor passang counterfeit coin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

CHICAGO, Dec 30.-A Necs special from Gales
burg, Ill, says: Gen. Posts answer TO Morthlng-
tons notice OF election contest served yester.
day in Peoria. The answer first makes a whole
sale denial OF every allegation OF the notice. and
then rehearses a long list of allegations against
Mr. WorJhington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

IHE COMMISSIONERS OF AGRICULTURE has issued a
circular asking for information concerning various
grasses and forage plants
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

II ERNAN'S WASHINGTON THEATER
MANY people were turned away Post
Every part Interesting
a POSITIVE ATTRACTION FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
MATINEE EVERY DAY AT 2 PM.
The Peerless and Unapproachsble
IDA SIDDONS' BURLESQUE TROUPE,
Supported by the Greatest Company of Specially Ar
lists, in the Latest Sensation, entitled
STRIKE IN THE HAREM
Grand Amazonian March, introducing Original Classic
Groupings and Pictorial Tsbleaus.
Next Week-REILLY L WOODS BIG SHOW.
EXTRA MATINEE MONDAY. d3O
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., $341, ,648; customs, S916, 40
ADJUTANT GENERAL DRUM was to-day mustered
Into the G. A. r. as member Of Kit Carson Post.
NO. 2, by Post Commander Charles p Lincoln in
tne presence OF Gen. Baird, Col. w. F. Morse and
several other commanders
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ADJUSTMENTS.

Mrs. J. A J BRoTHERTON
Asl viii give a New Year Eve Entertainment. cor.
and 20h ssreets, tor the pleasure of the children
the neighborhood IT.
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The members OF the Society OF the Army OF the
Tennessee, OF which Gen. Logan was one OF the
original members, are specially invited by MrA
Logan to be present at the funeral
The Secretary Of the Navy has given permission
to all members OF the Grand Army OF the Republic
and ex-soldierS and sailors employed In the Navy
department and navy yard = THIS city, who desire
to participate In the procession next Friday the
occasion Of Senator Logans funeral. to absent
themselves nom duty during that day.
The following have been invited 70 compose the
committee OF ten who win represent the Mexican
Veterans association on the door OF the senate:
Gen. Albert Pike, Edward Lander, Commodore G.
+. Cutter, Mator Augustus Nicholson, T.J. Mackey,
s. v. Niles, Gen H. ,. Hunt, DR.. G. De 4ontrevtlle
Gen. james Cakes, A. M. Kenaday.
Jaa ]. Christie. deputy Sergeant-At-arms, was In
immediate charge Ct TIA remains under Col. Cana.
day, N the ZINE tnsy let the house until placed
In the CtpitOL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-30

DENIES THAT He HAS BEEN APPoINTEp-A dis
patch from Buffalo, says Robert Livingston Fryer,
OF the lumber firm Of Gratwick, Smith Fryer,
Yesterday denied that he had been appointed
minister 10 Austria. II have not been appointed
anu 40 not expect 1t, he said. Mr. Fryer the dis
patch states leaves for Washington to-day and his
friends think there is some truth in the rumOr OF
be wealthy, diplDmatic and capable. He is a
orother-ln-law ct Secretary Manning and is O
warm friend OF President Cleveland
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1886-04-16
The Clara Root Case,

The corners jury in the case of Clara
Roo: have rendered their verdict. They
recite that they find from evidence that
Miss Root believed herself pregnant as
the result OF intercourse with Allyn
Warner. That she believed
that Warner would redeem his
promise and that she did not entirely
lose all hope Of his dong so until after
her final interview with said Warner at
the house of Mr.. Sims, OH the last day of
her life, March 25.-rhe story of the
final hours of her life are then reclted;
the interview with her brother, in which
it is held, he endeavored toget from her
a written denial other own and Warner s
guilt, and promise to leave the city; the
interview with Mrs. Danison al her
home, in which Miss Root declared:
''They haye driven me to desperation;
my brother has gone for written state
ments; l don't know how it may end-lt
may end in murder. l know have
been imprudent, but [ am not wholly
to blame. Herbert says must resign
my school tomorrow and leave town
and 90 either to Brainerd or st. Paul.
The verdict then proceeds:
And in even the telling of all this
ler mind was made up. She would not
meet her brother again-and with the
determination came renewed physical
strength. Her immediate flight to the
residence of Mr.. Sims, to fall faintine
into his arms; her remaining there that
night; her depression the next day; hel
final interview with Warner, when the
recreant lover repudiated his promises
and left her with no resource but the
carbolic acid with which she took he
life that night.