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Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29
NEWS NO rES.

The Board Of Public Works will meet
this morning at 10 o'clock. Several
street matters will come before 1t.
The Board of Engineers at work on
the sewer plans, will meet this morning.
A trip to the south of the city is in con-
temptation.
Tomorrow evening another social hop
will be given at the Greenleaf hotel in
Whittier. A number of people will at
tend from Los Angeles.
The first annual ball of the Mutual
Protection Filsrmonic Society will be
given tomorrow eveningin the Montague
block, on Upper Main street.
The Sixth Annual Convention of the
Los Angeles County Sabbath School
Association, will be held on December
Sd and 4th, in the First Congregational
church.
The new Illinois hall, on Fort and
Sixth streets, is being decorated for the
opening entertainment this evening,
which promises to be one of the notable
events Of the season.
There is a "Single-tax Club" In this
city, which includes in its memberships
| several lawyers as we'll as large num-
Der OF mechanics and artisans. The
club intends giving public reception to
Henry George when he visits this city to
lecture.
The lecture tonight at the First Bap-
tist church will give thoee who we're not
privileged to attend the Worlds Exposi-
tion at Paris an opportunity to see the
exhibits as they were under q beautiful
light. A large number of views will be
shown in connection with the lecture.
It is said that 80 far no sgreement has
been reached as to the grade on First
street. Those living over the hill want
it to be one foot rise in every sixteen
feet, while those on the hill won't have
it more than one in eleven. In the event
of the failure to get this street through,
there is probability that On effort will
be made to cut Second street to traffic
tgrade, which means a seventy-foot cut
at Bunker Hill avenue.
At 12:I5 O'Clock this morning an alarm
of fire was rung in from box s, on the
corner of Hof and DAILY streete. It was
occasioned by the outbreak of Gre in q
swo.story frame dwelling on the corner
Of Bsrranca street and Roster avenue.
belonging to Judge Page. The blaze,
which occurred in the second story, was
extineuished by the East Side engine
company before much damage WAS done.
The fire is supposed to be the work of an
lincendiary, as the building was unoccu-
pied at the time.
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THE UNION FAIR.
A Very Successful Day Scr tn
Relief GOrDa.

A Very Successful Day sor the
Relief Corps.
Yesterday was sort of field day for
the W. r. G. Union Fair at Armory hall.
The entertainment was not in charge OF
any particular corps, but was given in
the name of the entire union.
The Thanksgiving dinner was great
success--greater, in fact, than the ladies
had expected. All tho tables filed at
the start and were kept full as long as the
viands held out. At the end it was
necessary for the lauies to most unwil-
lipgly turn away over 100 would be diners
hungry. The dinner was managed by
Mrs. Hunter.
In the afternoon large number o!
children visited the fair and they were
addressed by G. O. Stephens, the attor.
ney.
Throughout the day the hall was well
| filed and at night il was crowded almost
to an uncomfortable dogree. The floor
was kept clear for dancing. Good music
was in attendance and the floor manage.
ment was very successful, so that the
affair passed Off in st,le highly satis.
factory to those who took part. A large
number of elegant toilets were notice
able among the ladies and many prom.
inent society people were In attendance
The ball was preceded by repetition ol
the grand march which was given on the
night when the fair opened. Mrs. Tar
BILE led and the march was managed By
Major Dan Jones.
A new poll was opened last night and
balloting began for the homeliest G. A.
r. man. The unfortunate who is desig
mated at the end will be consoled with
crazy sofa pillow. The vote started out
Cord, 1; Bailey, l; Charnock, 2, ana
Cook, 2.
Several of the polls remain unchanged
The vote for bureau set for lad,
President of w. r. O. stands: Mrs
johnson, of Staunton, 55; Mrs. Weeks
Of Gslcich, SO; Mrs. Tarble. of Logan, 8
and Mrs. Sterling, of Bartlett, 5.
On the most popular county officer th
ballot ia Dunsmoore, 28; Francis, 16
Mason, 10; Aguirre, IS; and Hamlin, 10
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ADJUSTMENTS.
The Opera ssPaoia,, at the Grnnd
Opera House.

The Opera ssPaoia,, as the Grnad
Opera House.
The J. @. Duff Comic Opera Company
last night at the Grand produced for the
first time in this city the opera of PaoJa.
The scene is laid in Corsica, and the
plot is a very Quixotic satire on the
memorable and far famed vendetta ct
that rough but sunny isle. The libretto
is full OF sparkling wit, and fun reieps
supreme in all the lines. There Is q
quick but graceful movement in the play
at all points; it is interspsrsed with
dances, and the costuming is gorgeous Ia
the extreme. The music ia Of liaht.
sparkling, gay type we'll suited to
the story. 1t has q number OF good airs
in it, and the ensembles are stirring.
Digby Bell has an opportunity to ruu
wild and riot in his peculiar vein Of conn
edy, and Miss Janaschowsky, as the
ehepherdess, Is charmingly dressed, and
has much scope for her vocal and his
trionic art. Laura Joyce Bell has song
which displays her fine contralto voice
to excellent advantage, and Mics Kate
Gilbert has qnite an exigent role, of
which che makes all there is in 1t.
Paola will be produced for the rest of the
week, including the Saturday matinee.
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mvstte Rites.

This evening the Mobiles OF the Mystic
Shrine will give an amusing entertain
ment to their lady friends. The order
Of sHercules" will be conferred, and the
mystic rites surrounding this degree will
be fully ex xplained to those who have the
good fortune to be present. Mrs. Mamie
Perry Davis and Miss Florence Perry
will contribute to the evenings pleasure
with their voices, and the rest Of the
programme 10 hidden in an .obscurlty
which can only be penetrated by mem-
bers Of tho Masonic fraternity.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

Captain McKeag leads by FIVE votes
among the policemen. On the most
popular city official the vote stands:
Wrsching, 90; Brown, 40; Morford, IL;
Hazard %. In the contest for the sword
the poll stands: Gard, As; Barrett, rs;
Tsrble, 5 XII, kbridge, 10.
Today will be Stanton day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29
MEETINGS.
Nj ETAPHYsvCIANs.

MRS. O. T. SHEPARD, OF CHlCAGO, META
M physical Teacher and eaier, is at the
Ramona. cor. Spring and Third streets, Los
ANGELES, All interested In q. ets physics are
cordially invited to call. Glasses will open at
an early date. Mrs. Shepard's method OF In
structi0n ia eminently practical. Mo I'm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

AT the Los Angeles theater next week,
commencing Monday evening, December
2, 1889, John Slater, the only successful
rival of "Bishop," will make his frst
appearance here. Mr.. Slater has been
mystifying the medical profession of San
Francisco, by his wonderful medium
tests mind reading and second
sight each evening. Mr.. Slater
gives from twenty to thirty tests
called for by any one in the audience,
and no matter how hard or what the
subject is they are all answered or solved
successfully, making his performance
truly wonderful. Mr.. Slater also has .
standing challenge of IS, 900 to any oAe
who will prove that his tests are not
genuine. 80
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Tho Los angeles.

MIR. Frank Mayo again delighted his
audiences at the matinee and evening
performances OF yesterday, when he pro-
duced the old time favorite Davv CrockstS.
There will be q new bill at this house
tonight, when the thrilling incidents cf
Nordeck will be presented by MI. Mayo
and his excellent company. Here is a.
synopsis Of this sterling play:
Time of action-1OO years ago.
Locality-Prussisn Poland on the Baltic.
Act I-Lawn at Castle Villics. Tho
Satyr."
Act u-Great Hall at Castle Villica.
"The Legend of Vinete."
Act III-Great Hall at CASTLE VilIics.
"fhe Moonlight Hunt"
Act Iv-Great Hall at Castle Villics.
"The Battle of the Bloods."
Act V-Great Hall at Castle Villica.
Beginning of the end"
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Un dciiverss d 'rcleu I AIMS

At the Western Union Telegraph office.
corner Court and Main streets, Noyem-
Der %, 1889: w. L. Hardison, Mrs.
Stella Uxsell, Elizabeth orockham.
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ron sALE-Ui,y property.

$4,000 Souse %hs o aVY rooms AosSs soo wrha
orange and other trees. all In fine condition;
wa'er piped to land; bounded by Bellevue. Ida,
Msrgueret and Eureka SITS. Apply to j.
POTTS, Waterloo 81. n26 In
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ENCgl kNhlDNN

WINTER TRAVEL-s oRTNIGHTLY TOUR
w lat Excursions-Organized and conducted
by the Southern Paeifc Company, via the
Sunset Route, New orleans Birmingham, Chat
teuooga and Cincinnati, to Boston. New York,
Philadelrhia and interme dates.
Through servi g OF Pullman Tourist Sleepers
Parties personally conducted by Southern
Pacific emplOye.
Sleepers have improved heaters for light
cooking and tea and cufPee.
Adjustable lunch tables in every section.
IL hours in New Orleans for Sightseeing.
t4th and 2Sth; Dec 18th. 1873 2; Jan "a, 10th
and 3oth Feb. 9Th and 9th: March 18th and
9th; April 10Th and Gath, 18 Q.
Tor further information apply to any Agent
Southern Pacific Co, or to the General ras-
seDger Office, POP N. Main st., Los Angeles
Cal. q, H. WHILE, Ticket Agent; ]. N
GOOD IAN, G. r. & r. A.; X. GNAY, Gent
Traffic M.r.; A. N. TOwNE, Gen1 Mgr.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

MONEY TO LOAN IN sums TO SUIT. L.
WI SCHMIDT. No. 100 W. First st., Room IL.
matt
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spEosAl NOTICES.

ITO COLLECTORS OF ART AND CLASSIC
i gems. historic relics and medieval Icons
Of religious thought, for sale, Wilson Block.
First and SpIing sts.. Rooms 81 and 35. Ad.
nntttance % cents; TO strangers, business, 10
Conts, RENTED on sale. Hours, to y. m.
nS 1m*
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MONEY TO LOAN IN SUMS TO SUIT:
III r. @. ANDERSON, 2S N. Spring. n2tf
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HOTGLs AND BOARDING.

MOUNTAIN BOAsDING-HIGH ALTITUDE;
M beautiful scenery; sunny rooms aud 0tner
pleasant surroundings; carrisge and buggy OF
donkey hire ressonable shOrt drive to Pomona
two miles from LordsDurg postcfice, ONT u. Il
K Bixbv Ranch. Ia Verne VIZ ~
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

NOR SALE AT A GREAT BaRGAIN-A
II house OF 8 rooms, pantry and bath; electric
balls: speaking tubes; in best part city. Price
81, 500: terms easy. G. X. NORTON & CO.,
room 20, Bryson Block. ms 3t
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

ID w. PolNDExTER, Is W. SECOND ST.
IL. Leans on good city or country property,
= nj If
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r. OoK HERE-FIvE LARGE LOTS NEAR
IA Templest. cable; we'll, windmill and tank
for $604. G. E. NORTON 81 CO., room 20.
Bryson Block. n2S Ut
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SyANTED-sEMALB HELP.

WISH 70 EMPLOY A FEW LADIES, ON
salary, to take charge of my business at
very ia ,cnatiug and hea thful; no talking re-
qnired; permanent position; wases $40 per
week in advance; good pay for part time; my
people of Louisville Cincinnati, Pittsburg and
elsewhere Address, with stamp, mR5
MARION WAL ER, Fourth and Chestnut
ats IOnisyille. XIV. ser trldsIuON
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UOE sALEAT ONE HALF ITS vALUE--Two
T. lots on clean side OF one of the b.st resi-
dence streets in city. G. E. NORTON n CO..
room 20. Brys0n Block. nGo ot
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RM NssGsAN,s

FOR SALE OR RENT AT
l. Longley's Shorthand aud Typewriter In
stitute. % west First street no I'm
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SIP PECIALsSTS.

M P. HOY, M. D., OCULISr AND AURIST,
IL. treats the eye and ear exclusively, 39lx N !.
spring st. Hours 10 q. m. to p. m. and z to
Bpm. n15 5m
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

DdCO HOUSE, MOTH MAIN STREET AND
i the Plaza, under new management, has re-
GENTLY bsen thoroughly renovated throughout.
3onduete1 on European plan. The rooms large
and airy; furniture, carp to, etc. almost new
Bates reason able. Branch postofice is located
IN this building. J. PRICE, Proprietor.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-11-29

WANTS. PERSONALS, AND OTHER AD-
w Vertisemelts aader The JolJoasifSg heGds in
sewted at the rate OF cents per inc for eGeh
tassrtio,a, or 81 a llae per n.olsth.
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HUsnrEss CHANCES

IOOR SALE-A RIEsTOLsSS RESTAURANT;
H. thoroughly equipped; fine range and char.
coal broiler; splendid location: three years
p19tf
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A 8. LANGLEY, ELRCTRIO PHYSICIAN,
A. cor. Seeond and Los Angeles sts Electrical
treatueut baths and massage o30tf
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W = ~ o s.as-ss ~si rssss.AN s.spDe.
VTJANTED - A PURCHASER FOX 1Wo
w good mules, wag IN and harness, at one
half their value Apply at 36 Temple Block
MO 3<
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LOST ANU F"OND.

Lost ANU fOONDs
TOsT--NuvEMBER26 IN THE VICINITY
igce-pin, opal surrou nded with small 'ismonds
The fiuder will be literally rewarded BY leay-
ting same at 27 8. Grant avenue. n2S-2t
NOUND-THE BEST PLACE TO HAVEYOuR
IL watches and jewelry repaired, or lewelry
made to order; also find good selected STOCK
ents. at reasonsble prices, by J. WALTEa man
sfact lri ng 'weler. 90 8. Main st Mo I'm
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EoR RssLE-s.iVE STOCK.
GsssiUA CssaNAs..

MRS. JRANfE PEETS' STUDIO WILL Bg
lM open for pupils November 1oth. Glass in
clay modelling now forming. Twenty lessons
for $12. Orders taken for all high class work
nl6 3mos
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BELLEVUE LIING-IN HOSPITAL is NOW
d opeo, under the management of Mrs. DR.. ].
H. Smith Patients can have their choice of
ph ysicians, and the best of care is given. Mid.
wifery specialty. I45 Bellevue ave. n23 tt
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nor EXCHA GE--sOOD CALIFO RNIA FOR
j. uninounbered Eastern propeits; lots for
1.-Two stock; Ksnses and Afiz0ns fne9ree e prop
erty clear for California. KURTZ LIST, IS
South Spring. r3 I'm
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CIT. OATHARINE'5 ACADEMIA BOARD
y ing and Dag Sch ool: full courses Of stndy
perfect care, charges IN dera6s Address for
helm, Cal, n25 tt
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R. Il. WOOD. NC. HESTER. A. Il. JUDsoN.
TUDHON, HESTER & WOOD, ATTORNEYS
u at Law, 117 New High street, rooms IL, 1a,
10, University Bank building, Los Angeles, Gal.
u6-tf
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q g. GORDON, ATTORNEY. REMOVED Tc
y. Rooms 1929. Bryson. Bonebrake Building.
n17 tf
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ACCIDENTAL ACADEMY, 526 GRAND
~ ave-. ; o boarding and dsy school; prepares
ooys for college or business. REV. J. w.
PARKalLL, principal! n2-tf
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nR. ELIzABETH FOLLANSBEE, HAS RE.
~ turned from the East. Office and residence.
240 8. Fort st. Office hours, from Ii 80 a. m.
to 2:30 p. m. matt
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
Criminal.

I'll. 81. SCOTT, ex-Mayor of Hinckley
MINI, was sentenced to the penitentiary
for life on Saturday FOR the murder of
D. X. Irwin on the 22d of November last.
MONDAY morning M. L. Gaffney, the
outgoing county clerk at Ashland, Wis,
who was about So 900 short in his ac-
counts, killed himself with a revolver in
his home.
IT is estimated that the total output of
the gold, silver, lead and copper mines of
Montana for the last year was between
$45,OOO,OOO and $5O,OGO,OOO, an increase
of $4,000, 900 over 1887.
ASHLAND, Wis.-"Billy" Andrews has
been acquitted of the murder of his mis-
tress. The citizens are indignant over
the verdict.
CHARLES PiOnOfski was arrested Tues
day at Ashland, Wis, on the charge of
attempting to poison whole family of
Hungarians by dosing their meat with
stry chime.
BURGLARS entered the post Office at
Grand Rapids, Mich. and stole number
of registered letters, and $500 worth of
stamps. The stamps were found in a
vacant lot afterward.
BENJAMIN E. HOPKINS, the assistant
cashier of the wrecked Fidelity National
Bank, of Cincinnati, who was recently
pardoned cut of the Ohio State Prison
because of his hopeless condition OF
health, died at his home in Cincinnati
Monday morning.
DENVER, Col.-Harry G. Stickpey, alias
Harry Gardner, late cashier of the Chel-
ser Salt Works, of Boston, was arrested
here last night charged with embezzIing
$4,000 from the company. He had 81 500
in cash when arrested. He will be held
until the arrival Of an officer from Bos
ton.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa.-A case Of in
human treatment was discovered here
Walter Bowlins, a three-year old child
colored, was found with both legs broken
and on 3 arm in the same condition. The
child's uncle is alleged to have committed
the horrible deed. The case goes before
the Grand Jury.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
The National Capital

The adjustment of the Northern Pacif
e's land grant will begin in general land
Office without further delay.
SECRETARY WHITNEY says there is no
truth in the report that the yellow fever
has broken ont on the U. s. steamer Ga
lena, now in Haytien waters.
q THE rumor that the English govern
ment will appoint successor to Lord
Sackville after the inauguration of Presi-
dent Harrison, is confirmed.
IN response to a letter from Senator
Cockerell asking whether notice of settle.
ment on the section of land in the Okla
homa territory as town site gives the
settlers prior rig ut TO such lands under
the town site laws. Land Commissioner
Stockslager has replied, that in his
opinion such filings are of no avail and
illegal.
THE governor of the territory of Utah
is III Washington opposing the proposed
admission of that territory as state.
He declares that four fifth Of the popu-
lation of $4,000 are Mormons, who are
absolutely governed by the ''one-man
power"-and that, the head of the Nor
mon church.
WAsHINGToN-The senate confirmed the
following appointments: S amuel t. Leavy,
OF Kentucky, agent at Yapktop Indian
agency, OAK; Capt. Peter u. Viroom,
third cavalry, to be Inspector general
with the rank of major; Capt. Edward
Hunter, first cavalry, and Capt. Geo. 3.
Davis, fifth cavalry, judges advocate,
with the rank of major; first lieutenant
Robt. Craig, assistant quartermaster,
with the rank of captain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
News In Brief.

Hon. W. d. HOARD was formally inaug-
urated Governor of Wisconsin,. Monday.
?SMALLPox has broker out at Howell,
Mich, and business is entirely sus-
pended.
CHICAGO tailor is making all the cloth
ing for the Harrisons much to the cha
grin of Indianapolis trsdesmen.
LOSSES from fires in this country last
year foot up over $123,0O0,O 600, against
over $129,0OO.0O0 for 1887.
DURING the present year 1000 girls
have been graduated from the Boston
cooking school.
The inte: esting fact is announced hat
the wealth of the Vanderbilt family now
foots up to S274,0O0,OOO.
The small pOx scare at SheboygaD,
Mich, is abatipg. The employees of the
lumber cam ps have been ordered to sub.
NIT to vaccination or quit.
The iron cross-ties with which the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
been experimenting on its tracks, have
proved failures and will be re placed with
white oak ties.
CHARLES A. DANA has returned from
Europe, Joseph Pulitzer is still under
the charge of the oculists, and lives in q
beautiful house on the Pdrck Monceau,
Paris. He will return home in the spring.
CALvEN Cook, an old time citizen of
Jacksonville, Ind, while in a trance
laid his hand on red-hot stove and held
it there till it was burned to a crisp. He
was not aware of what had happened
when he awoke.
The state constitutional convention of
New Ham pshire has adopted an amend
ment prohibiting the manufacture and
I sale of Intoxicating liquors in that state
1t remains to be ratified by vote of the
people.
MADISON, Wis.-The executive office has
received.word from the American minis
ter at London that it is necessary to
send some person to identify Kuhni, the
Primrose murderer, before he can be ex,
tradited.
THOMAS A. EDIsoN's capacity for work
does not seem to decrease as he goes on
in years. He frequently remains at his
desk until or O'Clock in the morning,
then catches few hours of sleep in his
Office and is at his tasks again by s.
LAWRENCE BARRETT has large tumor
h
is not yet known. He fears that he will
be com pelled to quit the stage before the
end of the present season.
4 The Standard Oil Company is about to
have an Independent rival, the new COM
pany, with headquarters at Toledo, OHIO
having, it is claimed, capital of $685.
100000.
THE report of the Union Pacific rail
way for the eleven months to Dec. l.
1888, shows an increase in earnings of
$4,000. and an increase in expenses OF
81 308 600, making decrease in the sur
plus of $72l00O.
ROBERT BONNER is "a years old. He
was an Irish lad and came to this country
to seek his fortune in 1889. His first en-
ploy ment was as devil" in tho Office of a
Hartford paper, where he received $25
year and his board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-01-17
Cable Flashes.

VIENNA, has placed a hotillG of
war vessels on the Vist1la.
WHEN he is angry Mr.. Gladstone's eyes
seem actually to emit flashes of light
from within.
GEORGE RoUTLEDGE, the London publish
CT, who died the oIher day, printed and
sold 100000 copies of "Uncle Toms
Cabin"
A LETTER for King Leopold has arrived
at z 4hzibar. It is supposed to be from
Henry M. Stanley.
Mr.. GLADSTONE says he can quote from
memory any page of Homer OF which the
first line is given to him.
ALTHOUGH Italy has the highest murder
rate of any country in Europe, it has
abolished capital punishment.
PARIs.-Serious foods and landslides
have occurred in the south of France.
Trains have been blocked and houses
flooded.
IT is rumored in court circles that
Princess Louise, sister of the Empress
has been bethrohed to Prince Leopold of
Prussia.
LoNDoN.-The number of policemen
creased, in consequence of report that
the Invincibles are planning to murder
him.
CARIo.-A comparison of dates by the
best authorities shows nothing in the re-
ports of Emin's victory in the second
week in September which might not be
reconclled with the assertions of Osman
Digna.
IT is officially announced that Queen
Victoria, Princess Beatrice, and probab-
ly Empress Frederick, of Germany, will
pass April and May at Biarraritz. The
French Government will order two
squadrons of war vessels to act as escort
to the royal party.
PARIs.-In the department of Somme
General Montaudon (Bolangist) was elect
| ed member of The Chamber of Deputies
by majority of 1889. In the depart
ment os Charente Inferiure NJ. Duport
| (Boulangist) was elected oy a majority
of 9, 449 over the republican candidate.
CALCUTTA The negotiations between
the Eugilsh and Chinese Governments
have resulted in an agreement that
| the Indian Government shall have CON
trvl of the province of Sikkim. This
control will greatly facilitate trade be-
| tween India and Thibet.
ST.. ETERsBURG,-Princess Lievent
while sleis h riding at Charkuff, attem pit
| ed to cross the railroad track at that
| place. A train that was rapidly ap-
! preaching struck the sleigh and killed
the coachmen. The princess was hurled
/ 10 the mi Idle of the track where she lay
senseless. The train passed over her but
did her no injury.
GREAT excitement was caused in Madrid
| TUESDAY afternoon in Consequence of an
attempt to blow up the royal palace. At
1 O'Clock a terrible explosion shattered
the windows of the palace and wrecked
the stairways. under which the bomb with
fuse attachment had been placed by some
miscreant. No one was injured. The
Queen Regent was in remote part of
sne palace at the time. A number of
arrests of suspected parties are said tu
| have been made and variety of rrmors
are ahoat.