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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-08

Special Gable Dispatch 70 THE EvEN1No STAR
LONDON, March s.-The opinion is generally en-
tertained here that Emperor Williams death may
occur at any moment owing TO his advanced age.
Bis health has often been the subjtct OF alarming
rumors for the purpose OF affecting the stock ex-
change. This time, however, the language OF the
doctors admits no possibility OF doubt. In Eng-
nsh royal circles the matter is OF intense In
terest. II the emperor dies before the crown
prince the queens eldest daughter Will be the en-
press OF Germany after all, which, I'll recently
was doubtful.
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ing-room clerk, who came up with the elevator at
the last moment, and jumped from q window, win
possibly recover.
A Railroad War Settled.
ST. LOUIS, March S.-The bitter rate war between
the Chicago and Alton and Wabash Eastern roads
Pleuro-Pneumonia In MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE, March s-within the past two days
county. Nd, were slaughtered, the herd having
been affected with pleuro-pneumonia The owner
received 81, ,osO Tor his cattle.
A Man Who Resembles TascOtt Ar.
rested.
wMNKPsa, March S.-Advices from Victoria,
ular the DESCRIPTION OF TascotI, the alleged muir
derer or Millionaire Smell, In Chicago, was ar.
rested there last night.
Puuishing . Baby Farmer.
ROCHESTER,, N. T.. March S-Cynthia Mcdonald,
the baby farmer, who was convicted last Saturday
OF misdemeanor, was sentenced THIS morning 70
one Years imprisonment, and 70 pay nne Of $50.
Death OF . Chicago Clergyman.
CHICAGO, March a-Dr. VIM. Henry Ryder, pas
tor OF 81 Paul's Universalist church In this city
salist in the West, disd yesterday Of pneumonia
IlIiaois Miners On SsFilke.
SPRINGFIELD. liz, March IA strike has been
declared In the mines OF the West End Coal Co. by
the federation 70 force the company 10 reduce the
stze OF its screen.
EurOpean D0uFses FIAT
LONDON, March a.-Tne London stock exchange
and the continental bourses are nat, ana operators
maintain an expectant attitude.
Boulanger's Advice % StuAenees
PARra March Seen. Boulanger delivered .
patriotic address 70 the students OF the College g
Clermont- Ferrand last night urging them % work
for their country and assist In again placing
France in the nrSt rank Of nattonA The speaker
A Fire CaaseA ~ Natural Gas.
PumBuRG, March IA OwonSc!e. telegraph
Beaver Pa. epecil says: A nre this morning
destroyed DaWs0nB livery stable. three name
dwellings, and barn. The los was $4,000 The
flre was caused BY natural gaA
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Murdered al ~. Own Door.

PTTTsBURG, March 6-Peter yRlker, q WELL
known stone contractor, was murdered in front OF
his own doorway, on soho street, In the presence
OF his wife, about IL 80 O'Clock last night by
stranger who had followed him from the city. The
murderer fed, but afterward returned TO gaze upon
his victims ghaStly face. He was recognized by
Mrs. vRlker, but before she could give the alarm
he escaped, and has not yet been appr1hended
The cause OF the murder is a mystery.
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MITCHELL LEAVES FOR FRANCE.


About 10 Fight There.
LONDON, March s.-Charleys Mitchell, accompa-
MED by ''Pony" Moore Barnitt. Holske, and four
teen Others left London at IL O'Clock this morning
for France. where it n supposed the light between
Mitchell ana sullivan win take place. Mitchell
said before leaving that he did not know whether
ne would win, but he was quite sure he would be
able TO show that Sullivan was not the nstlc won
der that Americans thought
Jem Smith missed the Train and will follow the
party on q later one
1t is a significant fact that two detectives who
have been Following sullivan left Boulegne yester-
day evening for the place where the TWO fighters
and their friends are expected TO meet
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
g. WASHINGTON. MARCH 2, 1855.
AcARD TO THE PUBLIC.

Believing that the prices ch rged for drues prescrp-
tons patent medicines and articles usually sold In
drug stores were unnecessarily high In instances
amounting TO extortion, some months ago Issued Q
price list reducing all srticles, aliovine only what
conSidered q reasonable profit
Naturally reduction of from Is TO 40 per cent in
those engaged in that business was waited upon by
committee appointed By the druggsts who ask ed
TO return to the old prices which refused to do.
Itsnow two years since established Q drug store
my empoyes mum Der nine. More goods sold daily
In my store than In any drug store in this city Ny
prescriptlon business 10 90 lsrre that have found It
necessary to have separate room for it. and keep two
registered clerks for that branch This not surprs
ing, however when guarantee to put up any pre-
scripon at from 15 TO 20 cent below the prices
senEer service adopted atel enables customers from
distance to get their prescriptions as quickly e
though left nearer home.
The Cordial support given me By the physicians and
WI redouble my efforts in that respect Thanking all
Tor the hearty received in the past aud
asklng ior continuance Of the same assuring them
and the best toilet articles sold at the lowest possible
prices,
Very respectfully. EDWARD p MERTZ
mh1-S Pharmacist 1014F st.
DIR HIDDEN, CATARRH. THROAT. AND
Nsdhesdays ana ffid.ys II to Pm p ~ Free af e0nsaf
t.ton ksterences fb16-th,Atu.3m
~ LOUIS CUNNINGHAM, BOND STOCK
~ and NOTE BROKER has removed once TO
6O3 10th St NV. Telephone 1925 f1S-1m'
- GAS FIXTUREs
TIE LARGEST.
HANDSOME CRYSTAL caANDEIikRa
-. IF. BROOKS.
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CHICAGO, March S.-Robt. Dorman, OF Phiadel-
phia, financial hacker OF the defunct carpet nrm
OF Judson Co., filed bill yesterday, charging
Receiver Judson, tue former president, with mis-
appropriaU1ng FUNDS belonging TO he concern, and
asking that the management be taken out OF the
hands OF Receiver Judson and another receiver ap-
pointed. The amount taken by Judson, Mr.. Dor
man claims, Is $4,000. Judge Tuley granted an
Injunction restraining Judson from having any,
thing further TO do with the effects OF the con-
Germ.
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CHICAGO, March GA dispatch from Georgetown,
Ohio, says: Mandy johnson, colored went out yes
terday, leaving her baby In the care OF another
young colored woman, Katie Banks Katie fell
ing and the babys cradle on IRE. She could not
escape, the door being locked, and threw herself
on the bed TO smother the blaze. A neignbor
forced the doors. The Banks girl presented a
horrible sight. Her clothing was burned from her
bod,, her hair was burned on her head, and the
will die
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kilograms to The Star.
DEATH OF fHE EMPEROR WILLIAM.
The Aged Monarch Quietly Passes Away.
The Crown Prince to Return Home.
STRIKERS DETERMINED TO WIN.
MITCHELL AND SULLIVAN ABOUT TO MEET
Harrington Still Claims to be Liberal.
DEATH OF fHE EMPEROR WILLIAM.
The Aged Monarch Quietly Passes Away.
The Crown Prince to Return Home.
STRIKERS DETERMINED TO WIN.
MITCHELL AND SULLIVAN ABOUT TO MEET
Harrington Still Claims to be Liberal.


THE VENERABLE KAISER DEAD.
He Passes . Ressless Night and Ex-
ptres This Afternoon after Lying
Most Of the Day I'm . C0matose Con.
hisi0n.
BERLIN, March g., noon.-The following bulletin
was issued at 10:40 O'Clock this morning: 'The
emperor had very restless night and is very
weak this morning.
The grand duke and duchess OF Baden and crown
princess OF Sweden arrived this morning In
special train.
was In half waking half sleeping condition yes
terday. He showed a slight increase OF strength
In the evening after taking nourtshment, which
appeared to be maintained. The emperor has
recognized his daughter, the duchess OF Baden.
Prince Bismarck and Gen. Won Moltke are at the
palace. Count Won Stolberg- wernigerode, the
court chamberlain, Is also present. A large crowd
is collected outside
PRINCE WILLIAM TO REPRESENT TIE KNPKR0R.
An imperial decree, which was signed on Novem-
Der IL, was promulgated to-day. 1t provides for
the representation Of the emperor and king by
Prince william in the discharge Of the current
government business.
GREAT ANXIETY IN LONDON.
LONDON March 8-The German embassy is be.
sie2ed by callers who are anxious to hear about
the emperor's condition.
The queen arrived In London this morning
from windsor. and sent to the German embassy at
once to make inquiries concerning the emperor.
The Prince OF Wales sent messengers TO the en-
Dassy twice during the morning.
PAINT HOPES OF RECOVERY
Berlin dispatch, timed 2 p. m., says: The en-
per or is weakening. The doctors have faint hopes
OF his recovery.
QUEEN vICToRIA's ApvIcKs.
LONDON, March s.-The queen has received
telegram, dated Berlin, pm, saying that the
emperor continues weak and that his condition Is
unchanged.
The Old Kaiser SleWly Dying.
BERLIN, March 8, 4 p.m.-The emperor is not
gradually sinking An immense, but silent crowd
Is standing near the palace, notwithstanding the
fact that cold rain Is falling. The palace Is
guarded by a force OF cavalry. Business in the
cliy is virtually suspended and the theaters are
closed.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION IN LONDON.
LONDON, March SIN the house OF commons this
afternoon the Right Hon. w. H. smith, drst lord
OF the treasury, In reply 10 questions concerning
the condition OF Emperor William, said: 81 greatly
regret thatthe Information received by the gov
ernment is not reassunug. The emperor appears
TO be In y critical condition"
The Emperor's Death AnnoanceA.
LONDON, March ga dispatch from Berlin states
Exchange Telegram Company received q Telegram
that The emperor is dead
new YORK, March S.-A private dispatch from
London wh3n reached this city at O'Clock says
there Is no doubt that The emperor Is dead but the
hour OF his demise Is not known.
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The Indiana Labor Ticket.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March s.-The state conven-
ue1 OF Inc Gn1n LABOR p,ts was 9ga mere yes.sr
ago was reaf1rmed, and the following ticket
was nominated: Governor, j. B. Mllroy, Carroll;
tary OF site, A. c. Geyer, ST. Joseph; auditor,
John p. Hannegan, nppecanoe; treasurer, b. +.
DOLL Bartholomew; clerk supreme court, j. e.
Smith, White, ana superintendent public tnstruc-
tiOn, A. j. Jonnson, Vermilion.
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northwest Corner PsnasylvaniA Ave and llth st., By
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
sH- KAUFFMANN, ResL

TsE EVENING STAR is served to subscribers IN ths
rity ~ csrriers their sccount 10 cents per
week. or 44c. per month Copies at the counter q
cents each BY mAlIpostaFe prepS,d-5o cent? .
Entered Ut the Post Once at Washington. D. C., q
second lass mail matter
TEE WEEKLY SrAR-published on Friday-ol Q
year, postage prepzid Six months. 80 centa
rSM mail subscriptions must be paid In advance,
10 paper ssni longer than IL paid for.
Rates Of advertising made known ON spp,,c>fson
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He Continues 10 Improve, but !,
Greatly Agitated by HIS Father

SAN RENO, March S.-The German crown prince
slept soundly all night and awoke refreshed. He
breakfasted with a good appetite. His condition
continues to improve. The weather is OF the
finest.
The prince will leave here on Saturday morning
He was much agitated when he heard Of the en-
perQrs serious condition. He receives kilograms
from Berlin about The emperor every half hour.
BISMARCK WANTS THE PRINCE AT BERLIN
Prince Bismarck has teiegraphed 10 Dr. Mac
kenzie inQulTing whether the crown prince could
not come TO Berlin instead OF going to wiesbaden,
as is proposed
Prince henry and Princess Charlotte of SAKE
Meininge, grandchildrenOf the emperor, and the
Grand Duke or HeSSe will leave San KENO tonight
Tor Berlin.
HIS LARYNx LITTLE MORE SWOLLEN.
LONDON, March 6-1he British Medical Journal
has dispatch from San Reno, time 3:47 to-day,
stating tnat the German crown princes larynx u
4 little more swollen.
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King John Between Two Enemies.

ROME March "a dispatch from Massowah,
dated yesterday, says that Gen. San Marzano, the
Italian commander, has sent a telegram stating
that the Soudanese beyond Goud have occupied
Amoaskara and that the Ably ssinians are station
ary between Asmara, Goura, and Deparoa. king
john" he says, "appears TO hesitate between at
tacking US and returning 70 engage the Sou
daneeeo
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WASHINGTON m. e. CONrERENCE.
Opened To-day as the John Wesley
Church tn Balst0Sre.

Special Dispatch to TEE EveSxs srAa
BAtrINoRR, March s-The second days session
Of the Washington N. 4 Conference was opened
to-day at the John Wesley church with religious
exerciseS Rev. Dr. Hunt OF The American hose
society, and Rev. Dr. NJ. A. spencer, secretary on
the Church Extension society. ADDRESSED the con-
ference. An Invitation was accepted 20 v1sit the
CENTENARY Biblical Institute this evening ~
O'Clock The erection OF delegates 20 the generA
conference, which meets In May, was maoe tnc
preachers of the " nchburg Staunton. and wheel
ing districts were heard. The ministers from tne
conference adjourned al IL 80. Tue remainder OF
the day viii be spent IN different religious seevice&
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Got What They Asked For.

BoRpENrowN, n. j., March s.-The journeymen
painters OF this city, who struck few days ago
Tor an increase In wages from l.75 10 81 q day,
have been granted the Increase and have gone 70
work again.
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He 10 Determined 90 Prevent His
Daaghser's Marriage 90 n IaAtAa.
CHICAGO, March "A dispatch from Pierre.
OAK, says: Hiram Fellows has arrived from waah-
inyton. determined 20 prevent the marriage OF his
daughter Cora 20 Chaska, the Sioux Indian He
will go 20 Bru's Camp Immediately and take Lis
recreant daughter IN hand Cora n q school
teacher on the reservation
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MAN ARRESTED WHOM SHE IDENrrFIu-zE n
FINED $50 PoR CARRYING LOADED kEvoLyEa
Last night, while looking for the negro VINO As
saulted MIS- Elizabeth c. Howell at the interssc-
tion OF New York avenue. North Capitol, ana
streets Monday night, as published In ysszardays
STAR, ofnces Boyd and Foley, OF the third pre-
cinct, weno TO Eller's beer garden, where they
found man who answered the description g1ven
by Mn. howell, and they placed him under arrest.
loaded revolver was found on his perDoa
He was locked up and held until Nrs Howell ar.
rived at the station ana fully Identified him Is her
assailant This morning In the Police Court he
gave his name as Jno MARROW, and was placed ON
trial charged with carrying concealed weapons
He pleaded not guilty, admitting that he had the
weapon, but said he did not know ft was there,
and supposed some Of the children had put it IN
his pocket. He was nned $50 OF ninety dayI
HELD 10 ANSWER roR TEE AnBAULf.
NARROW was also charged with assauit ana bat
tery on MrS Howell with intent 10 commit rape.
He pleaded not guilty. Ma Howell testaned lhas
she was returning to her home on Cation avenus
Monday night when she saw the oofendAns cone
instead OF doing 20 he grabbed her back of ths
neck, placed one hand over her mouth and thrOU
her down. she struggled 70 release herself 81
attempted 70 make an outcfy, but was unable eooo
90 He threatened 70 MURDER her n one ocroa0o6
Before he could accomplish his purpose two M
approached and he ran on. The CO WoD - -
The graEd jury; bonds 500
count neroas Bssnarck = bsuusnsd - 49,
i've oe the maIQ0o - 1on0on1uzys - -
tenant e lssaAnA
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Special Gable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, March S-Goschen will make q state
ment to-day announcing the conversion OF the
national debt. He proposes TO convert all the
three per cents. amounting TO J62 millions sterl.
ing, and will probably ofer a two and three quar-
ters per cent security, with the option OF repay
ment at par next year.
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RETIREMENT AND PROMOTIONS IN THE MARINE
CORPs.-Lieut.-ColJ John L Broome, retired to-day
from active service In the Marine Corps, having
reached the age OF sixty-four years He entered
the service as a second lieutenant In 1S4S, thus
having been on duty for forty years. He has been
q neutenant-colonel since 1873. His retirement
will promote Major Chas. Haywood, who has held
tins rank since 1876; Capt McLane Triton since
second firs sn lieS Henry Goston since ls7 and
Col BrOome will be the highest ranking ofiicer en-
the Marine Corps retired list, the next being
MAJOR isaac 1. Doughty, who was retired In 1854
In THE LARGE GREENHOUSE Of the Botanical
Garden. prominent among the beautiful collection
Of palms, is one Of the variety purchased by the
late Mr.. Corcoran forty years ago. 1t is Of the
same variety that was presented TO Madame Pom.
padour one hundred and forty years ago. When
the palm was purchased by Mr.. Corcoran it had
years OF age. The original in the Paris botanical
garden Is otected from the public by iron rail-
1ngS
THE CASE OF LIEUT.. TAUNT.-An order was issued
yesterday afternoon from the Office OF the Secre.
tary Of the Navy directing Lieut.. Emory Il. Taunt
to appear before the naval medical board to-mor.
row IOr examina Ion as to his physical condition.
The result OF the examination into his sanity
which took place some weeks ago has never yet
Deen made public. In case the board should de-
cide That he Is now physically unit for service he
Will undoubtedly be placed on the retired list.
H"oNo 'nh HhhSiDENTs CALLEhS 1O-DAY were
senator Berry, with Col. BOudinOt, Col. Bell, Mr..
Sanders, and Mr.. Gray, OF the Cherokee delegation
and Representatives Rockwell. Caruth, and Ryan.
PERsoNAIs-Hon. Andrew D. White will be the
guest or the Washington Psi Upsilon Association
at Willard's this evening.-Geo. Shepherd Page
OF New York, and John Macarthur OF Montreal, are
AT the st. James.-Mr. Jefferson Raynolds OF
New Mexico, has returned to his home after q stay
OF Two weeks IN this city. w. Dodswoith,
Aaron vanderbilt, D. II. Cooke, and A. ID. Bender OF
New York, John A. Scott OF st. Louis, and Chas Ii.
Meyer. German consul at Philadelphia, are at
Willard's.-Henry X. Fox OF Philadelphia and
Edward Whitney OF Worcester, Mass, are at the
Rlggs--A. Won Murnm, OF the German cation,
was IN New York last night. j. Nestell and
s. b. Davis OF New York. and Waldron Bates OF
Boston, are at Wecker's E. w. Klnsley OF Boston,
Rush 5. Huidekoper Of Philadelphia, and W. A.
Wadsworth OF Genesee, N. Y, are at Wormley's
Nutter OF New York, and h. w. Blunt or Reading,
Pa, are at the Arlington.
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--LATEST EUROPEAN NOVELTIES.
sEAToN PERRY.

--LATEST EUROPEAN NOVELTIES.
sEAToN PERRY.
Successor to PERRY BRo)
CHOICE SPRING AND SUMMER NOVELTIES.
RICH DRESS FABhICS F livery DESCRIPTION.
COMPRISING LARGE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE
BEST AND most FASHIONABLE PRODUC-
1IONS OF THE LEADING FRENCH, GERMAN.
AND ENGLISH HMANUFACTURERS, TOGETHER
LOOMING one OF THE LARGEST COLLEC-
COMPLETE STOCK OF ALLcWOOL AND SILK
WAkP HENkIETTA CLOTHS IN BLACK AND
xrA NJ hrTHdx The NEW w sPEING Idn 81 ,pEs r go.
sATEENs MADE By GRos, ROMAN l. Co. TO
MY EXPRESS ORDER.
EXTREME NOyELTIES IN ANpERSONs SCOTCH
cr.1t1I 11EEHfRs q ANP TENNIS sSSITINGs S At, woo,
NEW RLACK TWLsTKD SILK GRENADINES AND
ELE0ANT BLACK BEADED SILK GRENADINES.
IMMENSE STOCK OF BLACK AND COLORED
BENGALlNES, FAILLE FkANCAISEr SATIN
DIGHEsSE GRQS GnA1S AND sURAH SILhs
NOVELTIES IN HOSIERY AND HANDKERCH1EFs.
GENUINE C. p. CORSErS FROM s1.50 TO $3.50
NOVELTIES IN EUkOPkAN WHITE GOODS.
NOVELTIES IN EMBROIDERED BATISTE ROBES.
CLOTHS AND ENaLIsH sGITINGs. ''
EXPLAIN FIGURES AND CORRECT PRICES
sEATON PERRY,
Perry Building. Pennsylvania ave-. cor 9th vt.
EstabLshsd ls4O. mh3
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Society Notes.


The Swedish minister ana Mira de Reuterskiold
gave q handsome dinner last evening in honor OF
Minister Alvensleben. The other guests were Mrs
6c0tL1 ownsend, MIA Rolin Morse, Of Boston;
MRS. Andrews. Senator Hale, Count Sala, Mr.. James
Lowndes and Miss Dresser.
Senator and Mrs. J. p. Jones gave dinner Of
eighteen covers last evening in honor OF Mra
Bakhmeten. There was q great bowl rull OF
American beauty Toeea In the center OF the table,
and al the close OF the dinner the were dis.
trtbuted 70 the lad1e& The candelabra were silver
and the tapers white. The table was model OF
elegant simplicity. Tho guests were Justice and
MA Doph, Senator and 1ra stewart, Senator
Allison, senator Palmer, the Russian minister, n
de Struve, the Mexican minister and Mrs.. Romero.
MIA H. n. Hutchinson and Miss Aercta Jones.
MIA John Rodgers was ct home TO Q pleasant
company Of callers yesterday afternoon.
Capt and MA Bughsr have returned from New
York and are preparing 70 take possession oftheir
beautiful new house on street, this week.
Nr. and MA James A. Nlllholland and daughter
Fannie, Of Cumberland, are guests Of Nj. ana MA
Randolph Keim.
Mr. Chas. Anderson, Of this city, and mss Annie
Connor. Of Alexandria were maEriad last evening
q the home OF the BRIDES parents In Alexandr1a.
After . reception the couple came 70 THAR new
home In this city.
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The Manuscript COmplete-It Make
Reductions Of Over S75,OOO,OOO.

The Randall tarin bill is still delayed. 1t 10
now said to be complete, in manuscript, and when
the printer gets through with it publicity viii be
given TO Its provisions. Mr.. Randall had q full
conference with the wool-people and has pre-
pared revision OF the wool-schedule which, 1t is
said, they will accept, though 1t is far different
from the proposition they submitted for his con-
sideration. They asked a restoration OF the old
high duties.
1t is estimated that the reduction on customs
duties by this bill will amount to SIS, 900, 900
anu on internal revenue between 100000 900 and
$6O,OOO,OOO. The committee on ways and means
Will probably mold another meeting on Saturday.
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The Building was q Death Trap.
THE THINGS WHICH MADE POSSIBLE TIE DRRApFu
CALAMITY AT SPRINGFIELD YESTERDAY.

THE THINGS WHICH MADE POSSIBLE THE DREADFUL
CALAMITY AT SPRINGFIELD YESTERDAY.
SPRINGFIELD, MASS, March S.-There is little to
add to the story or the fire which wrecked the
Duly linton building yesterday. A great deal Of
crttk ism Is heard regarding the work or the hook
and-ladder men in failing to rescue the unfortu-
tain death staring them In the face; and also what
seems the crtLutnal negligence In the matter OF
nre>escapes at the front OF the building. The
newly.c0nstructed top story was all or pine
painted, and the sortwood partitions aided In
quickly spreading the re 10 all parts OF the edito-
rial rooms.
Thomas Donohue, aged thirty-two, compostor,
who Iuck sign In rall ny, and who was badly
injured, Is dying. Fred. G. Ellsworth, the count
1ng-rOom clerk who came up with the elevator at
the last moment, and jumped from window, win
possibly recover.
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II RENNAN's VEST KND HIRING AND TTyfRY
~ Stable. ISIS 20 L established Is5a rr.t.css.
c.xlAss snort noice IsEns reasonable; sarsfncfion
Esas.rsssd TeispAsns oes-x. RAThiCx BsExNxH.
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