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DR.. Mackenzie's Mission.

The controversy of DIR. Mackenzie with
the German doctors, as our readers have
probably observed, hinges on the fact that
he WAS dispatched by Queen Victoria to at
tend her son-in-law, probably at the request
of his English wife. There was probably
never any doubt as to the nature of the late
emperor's malady, but DIR. Mackenzes SER
vices were needed for state, and not for
medical, purposes.
There is provision in the German coz
stitution which declares that no member of
the royal family suffering from an incurable
disease shall occupy the throne, and to DR..
Mackenzie was intrusted the delicate and
dangerous task of proving that the maladv
from which the then crown prince was suf-
fering was not incurable.
The English surgeon justified the conf
dence reposed in him by his royal mistress
and her daughter. He succeeded in confusing
the German doctors, and at one time was
fortunate enough to engage them in dis
pute with each other, the result of which
was that he took absolute charge of the case.
The German doctors and specialists became
his assistants merely, and were compelled to
10 whatever he directed.
The crown prince was suffering from an
incurable malady, but, under the sllillful
manipulation of DIR. Mackenzie, who an
pears to be diplomat as we'll as a surgeon.
he succeeded to the German throne and was.
for brief period, emperor of that great
nation.
Why should this fact create such great
stir in Germany? Well, it is very simple
matter. The sick crown prince was the hus-
band of an English wife; he was English in
his tastes and habits; he was liberal in his
views and beliefs; he was opposed to the
cruel policy of Bismarck; he did not admire
the purposes of the man with the iron hand:
he believed somewhat in the liberties of the
people. Thus the royal family stood divided.
Bismarck believing in the absolutism Of the
throne, the late emperor believing in a lib
eral policy for the benefit Of the people.
There could be no compromise here. The
imperial house was divided against itself,
with Bi smarck in the foreground as a smil.
ing and an accommodating Mephistopheles.
Or. Mackenzie's mission, as We have sald
was oosh delicate and dangerous, but he
made IL successful. The nature Of the
crown Erlnce's disease was not made public
until after he had ascendea the throne. Ills
wife wa p then the empress, with ali the term
implies and her position was assured, "a Il
would mot have been II the asiute English
physician had not been called in.
There is as much trouble in the imperial
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-23
Men Who Have Had Fun Enouph.

Fun Is great thing-according to high
judicial authority in Georgia it is ''the next
best thing to religion"
But there is another kind of fun, and the
man who claims that he has had his fun,
and enough of it, always says 1t sadly, and
with a sense Of humiliation and regret. The
latest instance is Mr.. John i. Sullivan, the
gigantic prize fighter, the iron-ribbed ath-
lete, who only few months ago strobe like
Colossus among his fellow men. Sullivan
today Is a wreck. His tremendous thews
and sinews are still there, but they are weak
and tremulons. Ills huge bulk, once the
terror of the pgmieS who looked at him in
admiring wonder, is nothing but fabby
mass, a dead weight.
The shattered giant frankly tells the story
Of his downfall. 1t was drink that did it.
Drink robbed him of his strength and made
him at the age of thirty as helpless as a
child. 1t is true that he does not use the
word drink, he calls 1t "fun," but drink is
what he means. 81 have made up my
mind" he says, Chat have had about fun
enough"
1t Is the old story--when a man dances he
must pay the piper. Mr.. SULLIVAN mas
danced, and now he is remunerating the
shadowy musician who furnished the wind.
II is a terrible descent from brandy and beef
to chicken broth and toast, but to this COM
plexion the giant has come at last.
No wonder the bulky invalid has resolved
to turn over a new leaf. He swears that
while he lives he will never touch another
drop Of liquor. At the age of thirty he
finds himself without dollar, without a
stomach, and without any vital energy. He
has had about fun enough, and in future
life viii be a serious business, very real,
and very earnest.
Why don't the temperance lecturers dis
card their mandy PANTY nonsense and tell
the story of such life as Sullivan's? 1t
points a moral; it teaches lesson. There are
plenty of other men in the world who have
had fun enough, such fun as the wrecked
prize fighter talks about, and it is about
time for them to find it out. VIII they
hear the truth from their heads, or will
they wait until their stomachs and their
i nerves deliver the paralyzing message2
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Is IL Roush On the Rcformcrs.

The jail at podham, Massachusetts, is .
very substantial affair." ana il would seem to
be impossible fer prisoners 10 escape from e.
Some time ago al the prisoners confined
in this secure JAN were found 10 be missing
one fine morning The doors were all
locked, Just as they were the night before
and nobody could account for the mystery
At last, however, the matter was explained
by the confession OF one OF the jail birds.
IL appears that reformed burglar was al
lowed the freedom of tie building. lie
spent his time in making q number Of KEYS,
and when everything was ready lie unlocked
the doors. turned everybody out, and then
locked mp again.
Quite recently another reformed criminal
in another jan interested some good women
~ bis behalf, ana through their efforts Sc
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-23
Arbor Day,

Last Friday was arbor day in Pennsylva-
mia. The school children turned out and
made it big holiday.
There is significance in this day that is
not properly considered by our people. For
generations past we have been stripping the
country of its timber, and strange climatic
changes have followed. We have had
cyclones, waterspouts and floods. Some of
our best weather authorities say that all
these calamities are due to the fact that the
country has been stripped of its timber.
Is there anything in this way of putting
itP 1t is certainly time to look into the
matter
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bv tbe labor party, which draws largely from
r. and which will thus detract from
Mr.. Grants strength. ~,
Thus, the Tribune thinks the republicans
have the opportunity, and now await the
man. 1t suggests number ofprolhinen,t
republicans whose candidacy would appeal
not only to the republicans of the city, but
to other clements of strength.
The democratic split in New York, com.
ing as It does at this most inopportune OF
times, is unfortunate, and the republicans
are united in the opinion that it will result
in harm to the democracy. The democratic
press is undoubtedly disturbed at the com
plication. We fear that there must be some
fire where there is 80 much smoke.
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stanIcy's ProhabIe Fate

The American Geographical society in
ths latest issue Of It's official bulletin has a
very gloomy editorial on the fate Of Stanley,
the African explorer.
A disappearance for fifteen months is not
enough 70 raise ga uniayogable presumption
In The case OF an explorer who is marching
through the wilds Of Atrics, but when tho
fact Is considered that bis safety depends
entirely upon the good faith Of Tippoo lib
and his friends, il must be confessed that
the outlook is serious It will not do 10
lake Il for granted 'Am Tlppoo lib viii carry
Out his promises. lie is an Arab slave
tradcF and he and ais friends are well
aware that the coming Of the white rsca
viii result In the suppression Of their traffic.
Even If Tippoo remains friendly other l,os.
hle Arabs may have eonsprod against
Btsnley.
African travellers who have been con.
tulled are Of the opinion that there Is li,tle
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-10-23
Sllppin Teir Grin.

Things are becoming mixed at the head
quarters of the republican national com
mlttee.
For the past two months the whole lnfu-
snee of the party has been conferred in New
York, Indiana, Connecticut and New Jer-
sey, and now, on the eve of the election,
they find that they have not even n fighting
contest in two OF these states, and that 9TH
ers heretofore considered certain republ-
can, are slipping their grip and are showing
signs of cropping into the democratic col.
nmn.
This Is naturally alarming to those in
charge of tie republican campaign, and it
is not at all improbable that the country
will be treated 20 iirst-class republican
stampede before the election. They have
lost all hopes OF carrying New Jersey and
New FORK, which means that there ia uttle
OF no hope left Of electing the republican
ticket. Minnesota, Michigan. Wisconsin
and Illinois are dangerously doubtful and
the democrats are making steady gains
IN each Of these states. The democratic
executive committee Of Michigan actually
claims that state, which seems to be most
feared by tho republicans. With the
republican solidity Of the great northwest
broken there is no telling whore the end
Will be. Certain it is that it will prove the
suieius Of the republican party; and with
Michigan gone. all hope Of that once IA
nous organization viii have forever de-
parted.
And the indications are that the G. 0. p
has about three more weeks tolive Peace
30 its ashes.
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ATLANTA, GA, OCTOBER %, 1888,


The publication of the Emperor Fred
ericks diary has caused general uneasl
ness throughout England.
Louis Napoleon never had the confidence
Of the English people, but 1t staggers them
70 read in cold type the statement that after
the disaster at Sedan he cody proposed that
the French and German armies should unite,
end by the conquest Of England recover the
losses of the war. This proposition appears
In Frederlck's diary without word to show
shat tho crown prince, son-in-law Of Eng
lands queen, regarded IL with horror.
In commenting upon the matter contained
in this royal diary, the London Times ad-
rnits that England Ia detested by the other
powers, and the Spectator sRys that the
United States is probably the only country
IN the world which would not view with in
difference, II not with positive delight, the
Invasion of England, and disruption Of the
British empire.
The publication of this little volume has
set Englishmen to thinking, 1t has put
them on guard and notified them that they
arc friendless among the nations Of the
earth. So England's statesmen are ponder
Ing the situation very seriously. The Irish
must DO kept down, and the swarming mil
lions in India must be kept in good hui
NOR. The possibility of q sudden invasion
must bes~einN 10 mind, and in order to DO
prepared for emergencies tne amy and
navy must be placed upon stronger foot.
Ing.
Frederick's little note book has scared
England out of her wits. Already she Is
making up her military and naval estl-
mates. She is determined not TO be caught
mapping. This policy may be sufficient for
the present, but what of the futuref
When Englands enemies, at home OF
abroad, get ready to settle old scores, will
abe empire be able to survive the shoekq
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In Casa Of War with England.

Secretary Whitney Is for peace.
But in recent interview, he expresses
the opinion that should there be any seri-
Gus difficulty between this country and
England we will be amply able to take care
Of ourselves, and moro than that, to do mp
our powerful neighbor across the water,
should she conclude to tackle us on our
own ground, as she has done twice during
the brief existence of this country.
The secretary does not think that our
Canadian controversy is susceptible of be-
coming sufficiently entangled to bring about
even the possibility of war. But he thinks
that should it become necessary, the con-
quest of Canada would not be attended with
much difficulty. He takes a calm review of
the situation and demonstrates wherein the
United States can more than hold her own
with England.
AgOf course, there is not the slightest rea-
- for fear of England doing rs any dam
- land, and the secretary expresses the
10 when he says that we could
IN II such contest were carried
r kld. We are 60.000, 900 people
Britain and her American colo
Fl ut 45,000o00," and he adds
oval supremacy and the geo
i Aaracter Of the coast of Great
iudes any idea of invasion and
i Il tho United States"
s. - new navy, our improved tor
oe, and our forts powerfully arm
Would not only be enabled to do
" commerce at sea great amount of
"a, but could give ample protection to our
HNn harbors. Her commerce Is Eng and's
most vulnerable point, and with our fast
cruisers crossing the lines of ocean travel
eve would be able to destroy more property
in ninety DAYS than the entire English navy
would be able 20 reach and destroy upon
our coasts. Secretary Whitney's views
are cheering, particularly after all the talk
that has been INDUCED In at tho expense Of
our navy IL is a credit to the democratic
administration 20 know that our navy isnow
assuming such proportions that it is no
longer an object Of ridicule, nor the weak
point 60 invite foreign buster. The reha-
Utilization of the navy is In itself enough
glory for one administration. The record
OF the department stands in striking CON
tyast with the thievery and corruption
which characterized the control Of the navy
during republican administrations. Anoth-
er administration by tho democratic party
will give the United States navy Of which
The country viii be proH., and which viii
DO strong enough TO protect our coasts, and
defend our rights st sea.
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cold Hutch" Is in bad humor. The
money he has made In tie wheat pit does
not compensate him for the loss of the good
opinion of his fellow men.
In recent interview the great Spectator
spoke very bitterly of the press. He said
that the newspapers were all liars. He was
not bothering them and he wished they
would let him alone.
Every great rascal and monopollst talks In
thls train. The Vanderbilt who said ''the
public be u-@u' hated the newspapers. Jay
Gould wishes they we're at the devil and
now cold Hutch joins 'lhn gang OF the
enemies of the press.
1t is all right We need something that
win hold our monopolists and gamblers in
check, and the press win come nearer doing
1t than any other agency. When a man
pitches into the newspapers generally it is
pretty sure sign that he is a crank ora sore
head, or that he Is afraid to let people know
what he is doing, 1t is TO be hoped that
before the newspapers get through with
him, "0ld Hutch" will hate them more in
tensoly than he does at present.
-e --
Congress and the Marriage Question.
When Mrs. Mona Card started the dis
cussion of the question els Marriage Fail
uref' II struck most people as a novel sub
ject. Itsoems however, Chat our statesmen
in congress anticipated Mr.. Card some two
in progress.
The department Of labor is collecting
statistics OF divorce in fahe United States,
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Il Il Trying to Get AwayT
From The Rehoboth sunday Herald.
A real live princess keeps millinery store
on Firth avenue, New York
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court today as there has ever been, and it ri
all based on the controversy that DR.. Maca
kenzies mission has stirred up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-29


The CELEBRATION FUND.-There is a general dis
position here 10 make the celebration OF the 2d OF
February a permanent institution in this city by
giving il definite municipal direction and assiS.
lance. tax so small as TO be inappreciabIe~I
cent on the S1OO-would produce about 300 an
nualy, the owner or an estate OF 5000 pay Ing only
cents, while the owner OF 800 900 EST ate would
pay only $40. Add TO these a small ..,2d fund.-
addition 10 the licenses OF those branches OF busi-
ness especially benefited by the strangers drawn
here on WashingtOns birthday and $500 more
could lie rails d, making $500 as certain basis OF
operations, and $500 additional could easily be
collected each year, making $1,000. This sum
well-husDanded would, as material increased be
sunicient TO make unique demonstrations under
the management OF the mayor, the city councils,
lions certain every year OF a procession would
month by month during the year accumulate ma
terial for superb parades
NOTES.-The state senate joint resolution giving
the Mount Vernon Avenue Association Virgini, p
claim On the United States SOr Sl2O, 600 has been
passed to Its engrossment in the house OF dele
gates.-1t Is expected that the remains OF Mrs
John II. Parrott, formerly Miss Kate Uhler OF this
city, Will be brought here tomorrow. for inter-
the blaming mills at the foot OF 9TH a. e. IN OF
lngton. Mr.. John ii. Parrot, her husband was
long agent OF the New York coal companies here
but was transferred TO New York city.-Mss
Virginia T. Clarkson, whose fatal illness has been
mentioned, died yesterday. She was principal OF
Lee public school and had for nearly forty years
been teacher In Alexandria. Her funeral will
take place tomorrow morning. Her death creates
vacancy Ia the principalShip OF Lee school, which
will be niled at the next meeting OF the school
DOard.-MeSSrs RObt. ratsapaugh and GEO. Zm-
norman, employees OF the Danvllle system, were
slightly injured yesterday, the former at the Mid
land shops and the latter On the W. and o. Rail-
road-The canvass has begun for the special
election OF councilman from the third ward on the
I'D proximo.-Mr. G. w. Jones, OF Washington
gave chalk-talk at the Christian Associstlon
rooms last night. The Tuesday night conferences
there are Instructive and useIuL-Messrs John
I. Hill & CO. will enter upon the possession OF the
city FISH wharf tomorrow and win prepare for the
seasons work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-29
DIR. Bedell's Crime.

CHARGED WITH AN ATTEMPT TO POISON A PATIENT
DRAMATIC STORY OF SINFUL LOVE.
An Indianapolis special to the Philadelphia
Press, February %, says: several days ago Dr. w.
b. Bedell, leading physician Of vincennes, was
suspected Of administering poison to a sick man
with whose wife's name his own had been asso-
GATED In scandal After the physicians had
been called to see the patient DR.. Bedell was dis
missed from the case He Immediately disap-
peared, and In the talk about the matter suspicion
was also aroused that the doctors wife, who had
died under rather strange circumstances several
weeks ago, mad also been poisoned The county
commissioners ordered that her body should be
exhumed and an analytical examination made
Of1icers were hunting for Dr. Bedell, but were un-
able to get any track OF him until to-day, when
he was found by farmer within few miles of
Evansville half dead from exposure to the cold.
HIS hands were so badly frozen that amputatiOn
will be necessary, and his physical condition gen.
orally Is such that 1t Is doubtful II he can live long
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-29
Condemned Locals.

IT a meeting at the columbia Democratic Club
rooms, on 10th street, last evening, a PennSylva-
MA Democratic club was organized.
The fourth BschOn concert occurs Friday.
The Will OF Nathan Il. Clarke was filed yeSter-
day. He gives To his sons. Charles j. and Arthur
X, all his Ofice furniture and insurance policy
Icr $1,000 To his wife, Harriet f. Clarke, he
leaves the balance Of the estate and names her as
executr1x.
The police have received the following addi-
tional contributions for the benefit OF the poor: j.
It ID. Pyles 20 loaves OF bread; W. p Elliott, gro
ceries; Michael COnnor sons, load OF wood.
George Adams, colored, who was indicted De-
cember . 1857, for larceny from the person, was
to-day released from jail his personal recogni-
zance.
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A NEW CHURCH TO BE BUILT.
Erect it ON the Corner Of 10sh and o
Streets.

A social meeting Of the congregation Of the First
Baptist church was held last evening" and the
plans that have been under consideration for some
time to erect a new church edince in the north
western part OF the city were considered. The
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Stakely, made q statement Of
what the committee had done which had been ap-
pointed to secure proper location. The ground
at the southwest corner Of 18th and o streets had
been selecEed. aud this choice was ratified by a
vote OF the congregation. The lot fronts 60 feet
on 10th street and runs back depth OF 125 fest
street. 1t is Just north OF Scott Circle and o.
poslte the residence OF eX-Secretary Robson. The
present church property on 18th street. between
q and Il streets will be sold. The plans OF the
desired that the new edifice be constructed Of
br1dk and stone. The cost OF the new church, in
Guiding the ground, will be about $4,000. There
are two committees appointed who will have
cadTEe'Uf this work.
The committee on plans and estimates consists
OF the following named: Rev. Chas. A. Stakely,
Cleveland Able, Robert c. Fox, Z. T. FristOe, q. r.
Mason, Robt McMurray, w. L. Speiden, j. G.. We'll
ling fine committee TO solicit contributions is as
follows: Rev. Chas. A. Stakely, j. G. Judd, VIM
+. Hoffman, q. j. Luttrel, X. II. Martin. A. P.
Montague, Poynton Musson, and DR.. G. G. samson.
Mr.. X. Ii. Martin Is the treasurer.
The members of the congregation desired to
erect chapel In the rear or the church, but owing
TO the nigh price OF land this was found TO be In
eXpedent and SO the new edifiCe will have q base
ment which will be fitted up for the use OF the
church viii seat about 1000 persous and will be
arranged in the amphitheater style. The present
churcn edice Is entirely too small for the present
congregation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-29
ANALYZING The BAKING POWDERS.
"Royal" the Only Absolutely Pure Baking Powder Made
Action of the New York State Board of Health.


be
the
Objectionable 1 n Of human food
in
i baking "Royal"
N
II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-02-29

a CHARGE OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS TRIED IN THE
PoLrcI COURT.
George Killian, the butcher, was before the Po-
lice Court to-day charged with cruelty TO animals
In working a horse unit for labor. The court
heard the testimony OF Agent Key and also the
testimony OF Mr.. killian, and imposed fine OF 81.
"Am i not entitled to the benefit OF doubt?'
asked Mr. Killian.
The judge.
"Am / not a citizen as well rs Mr. Key?" asked
the defendant ut is the horse and myself against
Mr.. Key
'.rl override your horse,- said the Judge 81
have got 10 take Mr.. Keys word You are fined
s."
Il VIII take an appeal" said the defendant.
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