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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
An EmperOr's Flame.
A CHORUS GIRL WHO CALLS THE GERMAN EMpERo]
WILLIE

WILLIE.
The New York correspondent of the ALBANY
argus says: An hour ago saw small, plump
and handsome woman of thirty, with bleached
hair, false complexion, and famboyant attire
who has become famous throughout the world
Tor an adventure with royalty. 1t was she of
whom 1t was told by cable telegraphy that En-
peror William, of Germany, had ordered her
out OF his country because his grandson, the
present emperor, had fallen in love with her.
Her name was Sophie Pfeydner, and only lit
tie while before she had sung in the chorus of
German opera at our Thalia theater in the
Bowery. At that time she had been considered
by those who knew her as no better or worse
than the average Of minor actresses nor pos
sesslng special attractiveness. But she be-
witehed as famous a masher of the stage as
Frederick de Belleville, who married her. But
ne had wife already, and so the second union
her native Germany, fell in with the heir ap-
parent, captivated him completely, and for a
year enjoyed all the luxury Of a princess. AZ
ter election from that country she drifted
about Europe, and this week she is singing in
one OF the New York concert gardens. She is
baroness, too, having at one time in her
career been the legitimate wife of a Vienna
baron.
My dear Willie" she cody remarked to the
writer, was a love of fellow We were
sweetnearts, genuine and true. He dotted on
me and was mighty fond of him. I believe.
to tell the honest truth, that he would almost
rather give up his place as emperor of Ger
many and live private citizen with me. That
sounds egotisticaR Well, but you don't know
how much he loved me. How did we get ac-
quainted? 1t was a street Irritation in london.
Willie had come from Berlin to see his grand
mother, Queen Victoria. One afternoon he
was riding in Hyde Park in an open car.
rage ON his way to the palace. was a
member of German opera comnanv'
then playing in London. and I han,
pened to be out for a walk. Willie gave
me a look Of admiration. returned sbv
glance and looked down-as the song saws
but didn't make it too shy, and raised INV
eyes again as roguishly as knew how. OnIy
month or SO later, when both of us were in
Berlin, I got as close as possible to the royai
pavilion at the races, one day. Willie sent his
adjutant with a bouquet to me, and-well. there
wasn't much time lost after that in getting init
mate. He put me into fine residence within
few hundred feet of Bismarck's palace. had
a carriage and everything that asked for.
Where am living just now? board at a
German hotel in Sd avenue, and the street cars
are my chariot"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
He Kissed Out Of His Caste.
From the New York Sun.


The gossips are now telling this story of Mrs.
s. Van Rensselaer, Cruger, wife of the republi-
can nominee for the Office of lieutenant gov
ernor. She is an acknowledged society leader
and her house is regarded as among the most
desirable places to call by aspiring young men
about town. Among Mrs. Cruger's frequent
visitors was a good-looking young fellow who
has hitherto been regarded as one of the most
favored bachelors in the best society of the
metropolis. A little while ago this lucky indi-
vidual called to pay his respects to Mrs. Cruger.
A servant had disappeared above stairs with
his card, when remarkably pretty housemaid
entered the drawing-roOm and proceeded to
dress the lamps. The girl was so pretty and
her trim figure 80 appealing in long and
snowy white apron that the young man threw
prudence to the winds and caught her in his
arms. He was in the act of bestowing sundry
violent caresses upon her tempting mouth
when a softly modulated voice, speaking in the
calmest way, interrupted the elysium Mrs.
Cruger's tall figure was standing in the door
way. She had come down sooner, perhaps
than was her won't or maybe the kisses had
been so sweet that the young man had lost
track of the fight of time.
Bridget" said the voice, shave mot always
told you that you were to receive your COM
pany in the kitchen?'
Bridget fed. The ardent gallant didn't raise
his eyes again, and when his senses told him
that the coast was clear he found the front
door without difficulty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
Safe and Powerful.
AN EXPLOSIVE EASILY MADE THAT Is BET
THAN POWDER OR DYNAMITE.

AN EXPLOSIVE EASILY MADE THAT Is BETTER
THAN POWDER OR DYNAMITE.
The new powder extralite, which looks much
like damp corn meal, and which has an odor
about it which druggists would at once recog-
nize as oil myrbane, is easily made over a stove.
reporter Of the Hartford Comm Times saw
some of it made over a little fire in the back
room Of drug store, and then, by special in
vitation, saw the experiments made at the ex-
pertinent station. The first three trials were
to prove that the mixture could not be exploded
in the open air. A small fire of wood and leaves
was made, and then two pounds of the yellow
compound were put into the fire. Powder or
dynamite subjected to such a test would ex-
plode violently, but the new invention would
neither explode nor burn. 1t was saturated
in kerosene, and then about one-half of the
quantity burned slowly. Next, roll of
the compound about the size Of the largest
frecracker was tested by the insertion in It of
dynamite cartridge. This cartridge was
touched off with fuse, but its explosion did
not explode the new substance. Powder or
dynamite tested thus would produce violent
stone and hit with a sledge-hammer. 1t did
not explode. Powder or dynamite would have
exploded. At no time has it been possible to
explode the new substance in the open air.
Three men who have blasted stone for many
years were then asked to assist in blasting a
rock. hole two feet deep was drilled in the
hardest rock to be found. The experts said
that were they to blast it with powder two
pounds would be required; with dynamite,
half that amount, and it was decided to try
what nine ounces of the new compound would
do Three rolls, each containing three ounces,
were placed in the hole, and having been prop
erly connected with fuse, the whole was
tamped solidly. The fuse was lighted, and
shortly after the air was full of flying powders,
and the rock was blasted to fragments. Ali
tests go to prove that this new powder, which
actually does the work of blasting powder and
dynamite, and which can be made very cheaply,
is perfectly harmless to handle, and rail ship
ments of it are safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
The Newest Millionaires.

Prom the New York Graphic
The purchase of the Georgia Central Railroad
last week by John Inman, president of the
Richmond Terminal Co., brings that gentleman
quite prominently into public notice. When the
rebellion broke out the Inman brothers-Jobn.
Samuel, and Hugh-entered the Confederate
army as priyates, and when they left the ranks
at the end of the war they were without capital
or resources. At their wrecked and desolated
home in Georgia they babe each other good-by
and started out to make their way in the world
John Inman came here to New York with
scarcely $40 in his possession, and for a time
his life was very hard and unpromising one.
He worked as a clerk in a brokers Office. and
Plodded along for a couple of years. saving a
little from his scanty salary. FINAL he got in
TO business in a small way for himself and to-
day he is in possession of a fortune estimated
at from $4,000, 900 to S12,OOOOOO. The two
other brothers were equally successful.
Samuel, who began work in Augusta finally.
after some ups and downs in business, settled
in Atlanta, where he is to-day one of the
wealthiest and most respected citizens. Hugh
Is also a resident of Atlantis, and is considered
to-day the richest man in the state Of Georgia
The Inmans are among the most generous and
beloved Of the men who have done so much to
build up the new South and vitalize its great
and growing resources
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
Stopped with q Postage Stamp.

In group Of girls the other day, says a sea
shore letter, some information in the stocking
mending line was astonishing. The converse
ton turned upon the really disgraceful way in
which the fingers Of silk gloves and the toes of
silk stockings wear out nowadays. There were
three young ladies away from home without
maids: They were asked how they managed.
Miss No: for answer pulled of her slipper and
showed her advanced views of darning. There
had been good-sized round hole. She had
taken needle and thread, run around the
place, gathered it up, and fastened it in the
middle, making the most ridiculous lot Of radi-
ating Fuckers, rather worse to wear than the
hole. Bad as this was, she dared No. to show
her method. No. 2 held back, but finally
yielded, and to behold! on the heel Of this
young lady's stocking was hole neatly stopped
with q postage stamp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
THE YOUNG KAISER'S HEALTH.
He Suffers From Constitutional Mala.
dies that May Shorten His Reign.

London Correspondence Of the Phila Telegraph
For the moment, also, Germany is possessed
by a wild fever Of military enthusiasm. While
the aged monarch William continued to reign,
it was felt that war was not possible. With
Frederick III Germany had q ruler who was
most determined opponent to all idea Of war,
but with the present young emperor, the mill
tary spirit is again in the ascendant and this
certainly renders the situation dangerous. His
royal progress through Russia, Austria and
Italy also suggests military alliances that seem
to promise easy victories. Therefore young
military men are all in great excitement, and
seem to imagine that their young emperor-king
is going to lead them all to glory in a very
short time. Unfortunately for them, and for
mankind at large, the real truth is not pub
lished. OF course, in the German press, any
attempts at criticism are altogether out
OF the question; but even in the English
that are not creditable to What should be the
impartial and enlightened guides of public
opinion. We are made to believe that every
where the young Emperor William distin-
cuisines himself, shows himself q great and
nous applause. Such is not the case. Un-
doubleday, so far, the emperor has displayed
certain kingly qualities; has given proof Of
some strength OF will and some aptitude for
work. But how long will this last? We are
told Of his manly presence, but we do not find
mention OF the ominous cottonwood pads that
fill his ears to keep the outer air away from the
ulcers that at any moment may affect his
brain. Then there are the racking neuralgia
pains that keep him awake all night and make
him get up at untold hours in the morning.
On such occasions he seeks to forget his suffer-
ing. by making surprise visits to bar
racks, where he does not fail
to vent the ill-humor caused by pain
on any one whom he may find at fault. These
are the freaks of a sickly man. Who shall meas
ure the political importance Of such sickness?
Who shall say how soon this young life may be
cut off? and then what will, what can, happen?
The German people cheer for the kaiser; they
are taught that all authority, all greatness. all
power, should be concentrated in the one hand
OF the kaiser; and nature, as if to prove how
false, how wrong, is such q doctrine. strikes
both father and son with grave constitutional
maladies, so that the one could only reign few
months, and the other may not reign more than
few years. These are considerations which
are forgotten by the gushing writer's who de-
scribe the royal pageants; and yet who shall
say but that they are not much more important
than the uniform the sovereigns wore or the
number OF times they pretended to kiss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
Gambling i'm the Army.

FrOIn the New 1OTk Herald
A mania for gambling seems to have invaded
some of the posts on the Pacific slope, as Gen
o. o. Howard has issued general order call
ing the attention of officers in his division to
the fact that the vice of gambling is preju-
dlclal to good order and military discipline. {"
All persons in the Army, therefore, who shall
within any military reservation play games of
chance for money or other valuable consider
alton will be subject to trial by court-martial.
II Is reported that in consequence an abnormal
activity has been impaired TO the training of
JACK rabbits TO run steeplechases, this being
the only amusement left at some of the stations
on the plains
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
The Babylonian Explorers.


THEIR APPARATUS UNINJURED.
The Philadelphia Ledger of yesterday says:
DIR. VIM. Pepper yesterday afternoon received
communication from Rev. DR.. ]. Peters.
leader of the University of Pennsylvania
Babylonian expedition, stating that he was
still detained in Constantinople on account of
the unwillingness of the Turkish authorities to
grant the permits necessary for beginning ex-
cavations. DR.. Peters says that the Influence
OF President Cleveland, as well as the interest
shown in the expedition by the American
minister at Constantinople, are such as will
probably secure the necessary concessions in
the near future. With reference to the recent
shipwreck which several of the members of
the expedition encountered while en- route to
Damascus, the communication saws: NNo
serious damage was done to any of the appa-
ratus in the wreck, and Drs. Hilprecht, HARPER
and Field, after remaining few DAYS on the
Island of Samos. were taken to Smyrna, whence
they will proceed to Damascus, the common
rendezvous of the party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
He Doesn't Catch On.
From the Burlington Free Press.

Miss De Smith, envy you your lover,
Nellie. He is my beau ideal of a man. I
suppose he always anticipates your slightest
wish?"
Miss Trayis-"Well--yes-in every respect
but one"
Miss De Smith-''What il that?"
Miss Travis-"When he sees me pickering
up my lips and looking roguish Re doesn't
seem to catch on"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02

WARM WEATHER CONTINUES AT JACKSONVILLE.
The number Of new cases of yellow fever at
Jacksonville yesterday was Sc; deaths, q The
weather continues warm, the temperature yes
terday being nearly 20 degrees higher than on
November l, 1887. There is still long drag of
weeks ahead before the city will be in q condi-
ton at all approaching normal Many people
are getting tired out and leaving for recupera-
ton until the embargo on refugees shall be
withdrawn. DIR. Porter announced to the ex-
ecutive committee that government guards viii
be placed at all functions and transfer points
on all railroads leading to Jacksonville, and
that detectives will be employed to spot any
refugees intending to reach the city under false
pretenses. The railroad companies have agreed
not to sell tickets to Jacksonville for the pres
emit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
Sixteen Lives Lost at Sea,

THE EARL wEMYSs SUNK IN A COLLISION.
Capt Kennedy, of the ship Creedmore Grit
ish), which arrived at New York Wed
nesday from Manila, reports: ''On Sept. 8
at $50 a. M, sighted a ship with
signals of distress flying, which
proved to be the British ship Ardeneaple,
whose captain said he had shipwrecked crew
on board, and wanted me to take them.
l agreed. Saw French steamer bear
ing down to him, and was asked to stand by
and saw boat go to the steamer. was sig
nailed to board the ship. Hove to
on his starboard bow and was
boarded by the captain and party
OF the crew of the ship Earl Wemyss, which
had been in collision with the Ardeneaple and
which sank Immediately after, carrying down
sixteen persons, including the captains wife
and three children. l went on board the Ar
deneaple and found her in dangerous con-
dltlon. l sent for my carpenter and, on con-
sultation with the other two carpenters and the
captain, pronounced her unsafe. Capt.Guth-
RE mustered his crew, who decided to leave
the ship, and some of them went aboard the
CreedmOre, the rest getting provisions and
their effects on board. During the afternoon
all hands except the captain and the
first officer left the ship. Captain Guthrie
said he intended to stay by his ship, and as
he was determined / went aboard the Creed
more and proceeded on my course. The next
day took account of my stores, and finding
them short put all hands ON short allowance,
and kept the ship away for Barbados, where
the wrecked crews were landed" The Arden
eaple subsequently arrived at Fernando de No
ronha in q badly damaged condition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
War With Oyster Pirates.
DREDGERs FIRE ON POLICE sLooP, wMcH
BRINGS ITS CANNON INTO USE.


BRINGS ITS CANNON INTO USE.
Says dispatch to the Philadelphia Press
from Baltimore, November /: The first battle
of this seasons war between the illegal oyster
dredgers and the state navy, took place yester-
day and was continued to-day. In yesterday 8
fray the police-sloop Mary Compton was CON-
PEELED to retreat. The fighting was at Swans
Point, where abound the finest oyster beds in
the state and where several battles were fought
last winter. The dredging season only began
two weeks ago, and since the opening the So
called piratical dredgers have been stealing
oysters from these private beds. Yesterday
afternoon the police sloop Compton came sail
ing around the point, and there in the cove lay
nearly 400 dredging boats, sloops and bugeyes
Under cover of the bluff on the point 800 or 500
men were busy as bees with the tongs and many
of the vessels were already half filled with oys-
tiers. When the commander of the Compton
hailed the craft nearest him and commanded
them to surrender they opened fire with rifles,
and ball, whistling through his hat cautioned
him to beware of his head. Several of the i'm
pudent dredgers ran up their red shirts to the
masthead as indicative of the bloody time the
sloop would have in trying to capture them.
The Compton's crew, taken by surprise, did
not reply to the fire of the dredgers until the air
around them was filled with flying shot from
the 500 or 600 guns of the pirates. Then the
police responded lively, and several of the
dredgers were wounded. The sails of the police
sloop were riddled with small shot Finally
the cannon Of the sloop was brought into action,
but the dredgers would not leave or surrender.
The shot from the cannon carried away several
Of their topmasts and did them considerable
damage, but closing upon the police-sloop,
they poured such hot volleys into her that she
was compelled to put about and fee to the
Chester River. Toward night the police steamer
McLane came up with the Compton, and to-
gether they returned to the point, and after
some more brisk firing put the dredgers to
flight, though capturing none of them. The
steamer then left the sloop, and about mid
night the dredgers again returned to the bar.
They were as courageous as ever, and when the
morning they treated her to another severe
dose of shot before sailing saucily ayer. No
one on the police boat was injured, butW is be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
Thought He Could Stand Il.

''You would be sorry to lose your sister,
wouldn't you, jimmy" asked the visitor, sug-
gestively, of the little boy who was entertain
ing him in the drawing-room.
Nope" replied Johnny, 81 guess I could
stand It, Mr.. Hankinson. Nav says Two got to
wear short pants till after Irene's married"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
OCEAN STEAMERS.
CHoRT ROUTE TO LONDON,
y NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD 8. 8 CO.

. FIST Express Steaners
To Southampton Gondon. Hayre). Bremen.
Werra- Sat, Nov. 3, 80 m Aller. Wed, Nov. q,
5;30 am, Elder Sat, Nov. 10, 10 am: Scale. Wed,
Nov. II, pm; Fulda. Sat- Nov. IL; $50 am
Comfortable staterooms. excellent table luxurious
ward . berth. according 70 locations I'd cabin $50 .
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02

George L. Wallace, well-known vocalist
shot himself fatally in Troy, N. Y, Tuesday
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
OMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

TNOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
Il NEW IRON STEAMER "wAKEFIELD-
Leaves 1th-street wharf ON MONDAYS THURSDAYS
ana SaTgRDAYS att am. Returning TUESDAYS.
FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS p. m, touching at River
Landings as far Nomni Creek Va ST Clements Bay
and Leonardtown, Nd Connects with b and o. r. r. at
Shepherds. See schedule. JOHN b. PADGETT, Art.
G. w. RIDLEY, Manager ja25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS
MT. VERMONT

STEAMER W. W. CORCORAN
Leaves 1thstreet wharf daily Except Sunday for Mt
vernon and River Landings as far down as Glymont
at 10 O'clock a. M. Returning, reaches washington
about $3.50 p. m
SIG T. r.,x.;c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02

A man who was sentenced at the Lewiston
Municipal court to thirty days in the county
jail innocently asked how much pay he would
get for the work done there He evidently
didn't want TO go unless he could draw pay
Lesriston Journal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-02
And BE Quite Happy, Too.

Deaths Of great men all remind ms
There are great men still about us:
When We leave the world behind US
1t viii get along without us.
-Rehobofh SsSudov Heyuld
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