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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
Services at the Presbyterian. Church.

The subject discussed upon lest night
was the observance of lent. Said the pas
Tor, we are frequently asked by persons,
not Of our own Church. why we do MT
observe Lent. tits proper. therefore, that
we should, in this public manner, give
some OF the reasons why we do not JUN
with christians of other denominations
in its observance. Our non observance is
not because we think less of the great
duties and facts which others seek 10
emphasize. We believe in fasting. and
church going, and retirement from the
gayelies of the world. and meditation up.
on devine things, as truly aud fully prob
ably, as those who differ from US We
differ as 10 the times aud the length OF
our fasis, and believe that they should
not be at stated times, but be observed as
the emergency may suggest There are
times in the experience of individuals,
families, the church aud the nation, when
asting is proper and beneficial, snd is
recommended by our church. As help
la prayer and devout mediation we esteem
1t very highly. As to attendance upon
Church, retirement from the world, and
devout meditation upon divine truth. We
are not behind other denominations
Then as Church, we are just rs earnest
in magnifying the facts of Christs suffer
my. death and resurrecti, as 9TH RS
These are the great themes of our pulpits,
and every Sabbath reminds US of the res
urrtction, and is an Easter to US. The
protracted fast of Christ was superbuman
aud miracul us, and. of course. cannot
be Initiated by us. 1t occurred only once
10 the lite of our Lord. We have no evil
dence that the Apostles as early disciples
observed such period. aud there Is no
command TO the Church to appoint such
a season. But while we differ from sumo
If our fellow christians on these points, We
think il good thing that large part Of
our population turn their attention, with
more than ordinary interest. to the sub
Jet of religion. The calm that comes
after the whirl in which society has been
tor months, is promotive of serious
thought. On several accounts the time is
suitable for church-going, and we intend,
as We have done in the past. to have sew
raj special services to prepare our minds
for the work OF the Lord. We give =
most cordial welcome TO people of all de-
nominations to join with US in these SER
vices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Farmers are getting ready for pea plant
ing. Some have already sawn their To-
maio and cabbage seeds IN hot bed. IN q
few weeks every body will be busy In
their truck fields.
Three weddings have taken place this
week 10 the towu-two colored aud one
white.
Mr.. Geishel has been Smelling the roads
in Brooklyn with shells furnished by Mr..
Tyson.
The Rasin Fertilizer Factory is running
night and day in order 10 get a stock on
hand for their spring trade They have
a number Of large orders TO till
The Nessrs Gishell & Brother are put.
ting up block of four homes on tie
Mason property In Brooklyn which will
make fourteen in all they have built for
Mr.. Mason inside OK year. He promises
TO build others II good roads are made 10
Brooklyn.
A delegation left here to-day, March
lsi. for Baltimore. 10 protest against the
removal of Light StIeet Bridge 4 pub
lie meeting is called for Monday night,
March 4th. at Br 'oklyn, To petition the
City Council OF Baltimore, against the re
moval Of This bridge, as a great detriment
TO the business interests of Brooklyn, and
which will d 'nr, ciate tue value of prop.
erty to one half.
The social season will be brought TO a
close here 10 night, March LIST. by an en-
tertainment at the residence of Mr.. Geo.
III. Potee which promises TO be a very
enjoyable affair. Dick
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
Acouittal of WIN. yohnson.

VIM. johnson, on trial il the Criminal
Court of Baltimore city, for the murder
# George A. Riley. At curtis Bay in tnis
county, 10 May last. was declared not
guilty by the jury. The evidence was
all In about o'cl0cN Saturday afternoon.
aud the arguments were concluded at 8.
The State ASKED for verdict OF murder
IA the second degree, white the defense
Chained tnat Jannson acted 10 selfsdefense
fhe. jury agreed about hall past IL, but
- The c0ubsel had TO be sent tor il Was
aearsy o'csuck sunday morning. before
me verdict was rendered. the clock hav-
lug been Turned back % make the appar-
eus tine earlier tnan ~ v'0igck
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
Their Business booming.

Probably no one thing has caused a
general revival Of trade at j. Walter
Hodges & Co.'S Drug Store as their giving
away to their customers of so many free
trial bottles Of DR. Kings New Discove-
ry for Consumption. Their trade is
simply enormous ia this very valuable
article from the fact that it always cures
AID never lisappoinis. Coughs. Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group, aud alltbroat
aud lung diseases quickly cured You
can test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every
bottle warranted.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Don't give up. my poor, sick friend;
While there's life there hope, It's said /:
Sicker persons often mend;
Time 10 give up when you're dead.
Purer, richer blood You need;
Strength and tone your system give:
This advice be- wise and heed
Take the g. NJ. ID aud live.
Those letters stand for Golden Medi-
cal Discovery" dr. Pierce's), the great
building up, purifying. and disease ex-
pelling remedy of the age
Don't hawk, hawk. blow, spit, and dis
gust everybody with your offensive breath
but use DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy and
end il.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

| have had catarrh for twenty years,
and useb all kinds OF remedies without
relief. Mr. Smith. druggist, of Little
Falls. recommended, Ely's Cream Balm.
The effect OF the first application was
magical, it allayed the Inflammation,
and the next morning my bead was as
clear as bell One bottle has done me
so much good that l am convinced its use
will effect permanent cure. 1t is sooth
ing, pleasant and easy to apply. and
strongly urge its use by al sufferers -
Geo Terry. Little Falls, Ny.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
HEALTH IS WEALTH |.

Dr. r. q. Vests Nerve and brain Treat
mont, a guaranteed specific for Hysterins
Dizziness. Commissions. Fits, Nervous Neural
gia. Headache. Nervous ProstratIon caused ~
Mental Depression. Softness OF the Brain re-
sulting in insanity and leading TO misery. de-
csy and death. Premature Old Age. Barren
ness. loss OF nower in either sex. Involuntary
Losses and Sperriatorrhuea caused by over
cxerfion of the brain. eeif-abuso or over In
dulgence. Each box contains one months
statement. $1OS box. or six boxes for $500
rent by mail prepaid on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cure any case with each order received
by ms for six boxes, accompanied with &6.0e
we will send the purchaser our written guar
antoe TO refund the money III the treatment
does not effect cure. Guarantees issued only
by J. W. HODGES & Co.. Druggists. Sole
Agents. IS Main Street. annapolis Nd. bsy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
Some Foolish People .

Allow a cough to run until it gels be-
yond the reach of medicine. They often
say. "Oh, il will wear away" but in
most cases 1t wears them away Could
they be induced to try the success ul
medicine called Kcmp's B4lsam, which
they would Immediately see the excel.
lent effect after t,king the first dose.
Price 5Jc and $l.00. Trial size free.
AT all druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
BY Mr.. CHARLES II. HOPKINS,
Artist, Musician and Lecturer.

These entertainments comprise 500
Famous Views.
magnificent and Illuminated by Pow
erful Calcium Light and the New Photo
Protector,
Embracing Gems Of Scenery from all
parts of the world with graphic descrip-
ton, wonderful Scenic Surprises, and
Beautiful Transformations. together with
Songs, superbly illustrated while being
sung.
Mr. Hopkins will be assisted by the
Church Choir.
Tickets for the course, Adults go cents,
Children % cents Single Admission,
Adults % cents. Children 10 cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
TUESDAY. March %. SO,

AT III O'Clock, A. NJ, all the following prop
erty, being the real estate of John Aullavel
deceased namely
LOT situate on Corner Of King George
Street aud Governor Street, fronting about 81
feet on King George street and about 100 feet
on Governor Street. improved with TWO
STORY FRAME BUILDING OF . Rooms now
used as Restaurant
LOT situate on Hanover Street g.ockwoods
ville) with front of los feet and with depth Of
from "a feet Inches TO II feet. This Lot is
unimproved, plat Of which will be exhibited
at sale.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by de rec,
are one-third cash on day of sale or final rasih-
cation thereof, by the Court and the remainder
in two equal installments of six and twelve
months. bearing interest from day of sale, or
all cash at purchaser option. A deposit of
800 win be required on day of sale.
FERDINAND MULLAN, Trustee.
]. ROLAND BRADY, Auctioneer ma
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

The transition from long. lingering
and painful sickness TO robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indi-
vfdual. Such a remarkable event is
tresured in the memory and the agency
whereby the good health: has been al
tanned Is gretefully blessed. Hence it is
that so much is heard in praise of Eiec-
trio Bitters. Sl many feel they owe
their restoration TO health. 10 the use OF
the Great Alternative and Tonic. If you
are troubled with any disease of Kidneys.
Liver or Stomach. of long or short stand
jng you will surely fi0d relief ~ use OF
Electric Bitters. Sold at so. and 81 per
bottle at J. Waiter Hodges & Cos Drug
store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
LOCAL News.
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.
ReoorteI for the EVENING CAPITAL,

fReporte for the EVENING CAPITAL.l
WWHISaTON, March 4. 3 z. M
gr Maryland Rain followed Tuesday
|, eearlny colder winds becoming north
westerly high on the coast.
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL office
4 noon to-day stood 420
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
ENGAGEMENT AT SAMOA.
American War Ship Sunk
Special to the EVENING CAPITAL,

Special to the EVENING CAPITAL,
LONDON, March A, 11.30 A. M-The
rumor that an American man of war aud
the German corvette Olga fought at Sa-
moa has ben confirmed. The American
mau.of-war fired at the German corvette
Olga and the Olga returned broadside,
sinking the American mar-of-war.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
Ten Years Younger.

Mrs. Mary Montgomery, Of Boston,
writes: " For years, / was compelled
to wear a dress cap to conceal bald
spot on the crown OF my head but now
gladly lay the cap aside, for your Hair
Vigor is bringing out a new growth.
could hardly trust my senses when /
first found my hair growing but there
it is, and am delighted. look ten
years younger"
A similar result attended the use OF
Ayers Hair Vigor by Mrs. o. o. Pres
colt, of Charlestown, Mass, Miss Bessie
ii. BedIoe, of Burlington, VT, Mrs. j. J.
Burton, of Bangor, Me-, and numerous
others.
The loss OF hair may he owing. TO inn
purity Of the blood or arrangement OF
the stomach and liver, i'm which case.
a course of Ayers SarsapariIla or OF
Ayers Pills, in connection with the
Nigor, may be necessary to give health
and tone TO all the functions Of the
body. At the same time, it cannot be
too strongly urged that none of these
remedies can do much good without
a persevering trial and strict attention
70 cleanly and temperate habits.
Ayers Hair vigOr,
Prepared by DIR. J. G. Aver & Co., : --elI, Mass.
sold by Druggists and PeTfumerB.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
No Accidents.

Special to the EVENING CAPITAL.
BALTIMoRE, March An trains be-
tween this city and Washington over the
3. & p. and b. & o. II. r.. arrived safely
without the slightest accident or hitch -
Each road averaged about 80 trains be
tween the two cities since midnight up to
noon today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. |
is guaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded Price % cents pc
box. For sale by j. Walter Hodges & Co
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
A''al Academy Dramatic Association


49, '..sola services will be held at the
49, ss ga, Church every Wednesday
49, Is'ug Tie month Of March, be
: . aa,ll'past four O'clock. These
,s 49,. :, included more for The benefit
/ $50 cannot well get out a, the
~ ~! night service-5ut evelv
n 5 ",s3ed that can come. They
: conducted by the pastor
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
The narest Of COMPUTATIONS.

True delicacy of flavor with true ef1-
cacy of action has been attained in the
famous California liquid fruit remedy
Syrup of Figs. Its pleasant taste and bene-
fetal effects have rendered 1t immensely
popular. 1t cleanses the System, cures
Costiveness. etc. For sale by w. Hold
ges q CO., City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Cervantes-Between a womau's yes
and mo- | would not venture to stick a
pin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
We GUARANTEE Sly BOXES
ORDER NISI.
In the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
County.-No. 1899 Equity
In the Matter Of the sale of the Mortgaged
Real Estate of John I. Bishop
and Wife.

ORDERED, this 18th day of February
" 1889. That the within reported sales
of the morteaged real estate of John T.
Bishop and wife. made by James M, Mum
roe, trustee, be finally ratified and con-
firmed, unless cause to the contrary there
of be shown on or before the 14fh day Of
March merit.
Preceded, copy of this order be pub
lished for three successive weeks before
the said 14th day of March next. In some
newspaper published at least once a week
in Anne Arundel County, Md.
The report states the amount of sales to
be $4,000.
SPRIGG. HAYWOOD, Clerk.
True Copy Test
ga SPRIGG HARDWOOD, Clerk
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Does the most perfect work OF any Laundry in
the country No potash or chemicals used in
cleansing and bleaching clothing. The finest
fabrics done up without q blenish. Gentle
mems and Ladies' hnena speciality. Sa4isfac-
ton guaranteed or no charge. Linen received
on Mondays and Tuesdays and returned the
end of the week. For information apply 70
j. ii. WELLS. Agt.
Main street af3f-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Luther-Earth has nothing more ten
der than woman's heart when it is the
abode of pity.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Lementey-0f all heavy bodies the
heaviest is the woman we have ceased to
love
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Balzac-Women are constantly the
dupes or the victims Of their extreme
sensitiyeness.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Montesquie-The society of women en-
dangers mems morals and improves their
manners.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
.,res OF ADVERTISING

ose ineh, Dls' 80 cents. Liberal rates made
=, ,, ,Ssie a5 o. square viii constitute '
ssasfa. announcement Of MARRIAGES ana
'Oyaisry hl., obituary notices will be eharg-
tsshs free, .'baf the usual rates OF adVertis-
a.. t,ot{ces and pohiical oI sPSNi@i N0'A-
~ ll..,,.aa y. 3 cents per line. .
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Nine. du Detfad-Women are too
imaginative aud too sensitive TO have
much logic.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
TRUSTEES Sale.
--oF
nHOuse and Lots e
~ Tur cry m Any ApnlIS
Is THE CITY OF ANNAPOLIS.

DY VIRTUE Of decree Of The Circuit
ID Court for Anne Arundel county. passed
ii a cause wherein William L. Dayids. and
Others hy Lawrence I. Davids, next friend, were
plaintiffs, and William 1. DaviGs and others
were defendants. and bearing date January ?,
1882, the undersigned trustee viii seliat Pub
lie sale at the Court House Door, ii the city
az Annapolis. on
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
The sabbath in Town


nv ~ hoa weather yesterday kent
IIsss'sbs. a vae and IN consequence the
tea " IS sia'ly attended The Y
ssssl e,s y y Johns College aud the
! L. 80, Nere visited and addressed
'ssps,,.S ,S, y 81 ]. Il, Mott. CoIlrg,.
iAe VI ~ n .1e lolernsti NAL COMMITTEES
|s,sa,v = u, = A. w. E. Wayte STAT.
o,pssi,. aS : here 10 connection with
q, H. i eaI Of a Y. NJ. G. A. preach
Ess,De,,.A p's' congregation last night
ne V Presbyterian ohm,
y ~ ! 10 the morning preachr,s
jean ~ And the Word wa
asjeS - at night be preached on
4 ae Fj,s, Il as observance Of Len,. >
pos.soss,A n E. Church ia The mora
aasliso 49, we're received into fuI,
ssaes, 7, vi, VIA The church. ana m.
3, tAs p 49, Lords supper was OBJ
sallss .Ss.F, s'soI, Rev. Dr.. Huntley
,As eTss; oe'ns no regular ser:no;,
ss'ary s 49, J. r. Mt. Collese
sTNv = International Committee iese
'ss' bslor~ "a, = made az interes, I'M
asslisss.s.ssae eoagregalion. sung
rs Vas az. y !, ,as Salvation Army
az, y sers Sso Elected s BY The weal6-
sslse siis,ls0ce meeting wss a Sa,a !
ace - aoon. Al 4 al - .Ss~
:. =. SION sslss % sook hola. aud alter Ate.
Oaai sss S' sseS,. speakers.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
TIME TABLES.
.noli.. W. & -. Railroad.

a.. xor LIST. 1888, passenger trains
@ aaa Ann annapolis as follows
rvs lss.roLs sEsIyr IN ASsa q a. M.
Ha.4 s.t.-., "a mi Accountability a. tns
hkssens 10 G5 noon Mail ..-.--...l.tA y. IN
sseoa &c., tl0p. m. Passenger. ''c-S p. NJ
y r..ins viii leave Annapolis az So q.
ssr93a, =. Arrive 1915 a. m, ana 81 ?. m.
8 90 ~ y ..'chcs are run between baltimore
Ihf2.e,, on ali the above trains
- Anhap,, l,,,ht to and from Baltimore every
fsrsagh t,-S,lbt Tuesday and Friday at 500
a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

Michelet-Woma is The Sunday of
man; not his repose only. but his Joy, the
salt of his life.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
ART ENTERTAINMENT.
AT rnr FIRST NJ. Z. CHURCH.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Ecen
ngs, Ntrch s, Z, md s.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
Personal Mention.

Miss Julie Murdoch of Baltimore who
hn been visiting friends In Annapolis
returned home this morning.
Rev Mr. IIemsley, Of Kentucky. is
visiting bis sister, MIS-. Lieut.. Colohan,
Nrsl Academy.
Miss pauotl, Of Philadelphia, is visi-
asg her sister, Mrs. j. Randall.
Among other strangers in town are the
blowing Miss McElhenny. of Balti-
npre Miss Merrick, of Queen Anne's
county, Mics Vermillian and Miss Bryan,
Washington; Miss Townes, of Norfolk,
Va. aud Miss Blunt, OF Montgomery
Narly
Capt Allen Smith. L. S. A., stationed
nNA,eiug. w. Va, came on for visit
hhk family.
Ms Sgsbee, wife Of Commander Sigs.
he and Cadet Garner received at the
Naval Academy hop Saturday night,
NJ Ringgold, Of Philadelphia, is visi-
las bis daughter, Mrs. II. c. Thomp.
!. !. - haAtaAkNt duu uduH ultT, OF
kaalsnn Avenue, Baltimore. who hav e
sa visiting Mrs Strauss. of King George
Ssst have returned to their home.
Mdseob Weis, Of Baltimore. who has
ssa visiting the families of Mrs Strauss.
- af' Spandauer, Maryland Avenue,
y returned TO his home. All
Ai I. +. Russell aud c, w Bradv,
'ae guests of Mr., J. Hutchinson,
Washington, D. c.
'''a Academy Dramatic Association
.ss Naval Academy Dramatic Asso
..loa announces to its friends that rep.
aea''''ons Of the plays
va FHE STAGE " AND "THE BARRAcK
Rooms"
will be given
"Horroe. Tsssday, March 5M.
'ea 0pcO at I 80 p. NJ. Performance
atSP NJ
nj ffENTQ
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04

:, sss SAL. ;,i 70 improve ,hei,
u = i i, Z e, Pref s;t Loiss,s :.
'a's''ised 10 p'g speseas
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-04
.,.o,,. s baltimore short Line X. X.

SUNDAY TRAINS:
f..yo Annapolis at 7.JO a. m. and 800 p. H.
- IN baltimore nj 900 a. m, 40 p. m.
Lave baltimore at a.3j a. M, and go p. m
I've m Annapolis 10 s. a. M, and $40 p. m.
s,.gbts received and dispatched daily, at
sssoaable rates. .,,.,,,,, ,..,, ,,.
tRpRT WEIGH, Sup't.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-06
JESSE aofTs VIZ ls0sTAINED.
Dzms1os By THE COURT OF ArpTAns Al

a DzmsIoN BY THE COURT OF APPEALS AID.
VERSE 10 THE DAueHTER, MARY IRENE
Albany, March special) MARY Irene Hcyt loses
her action against Samuel N. H5yt and the other sx-
,ecutors Of her father's wnL The Court Of Appeals,
Judge Gray writing an opinion covering eighty pages,
unanimously declares against Mss Hoyt
The contest was over the manner Of the rrobste OF
the VIII Of her father Jesse Hcyt who dicd IN August
1882 leaving an only daughter, the painaf, who was
put In an asylum at Philadelphia by her uncle tns
executor Of the win, June "a, 1892 BE left an os-
tabe vsiued at between ss,ooo,o0o and % 100000,
mainly invested IN Michigan lands. Miss Hoyt was
released from ths asylum In December OF the same
year. and charged her ncles and thcir co-executofe
with conspiracy against her liberty TO compass me
making Of her fathers wi which devfses most OF tho
vast estate to them and their children to the excia
SION Of the helr.at-law The opinion Of the court
tat the findings Of the Surrogate supported by the
evidence, and tho instrument probated August 20,
Iseo was duly executed that II the last VIII OF
the teststor and was vslId and when executed Jesse
Hoyt was competent TO msln wfi and was not under
restraint The opinion reads:
When stricken down . few months before his DEAN
By complication OF physical ailments and tried % tne
utmost limits Of forbearnneo and endurance by the NO
lent conduct and language Of his only daughter he s
acted with tender consideration her unfortunate coo
ton and With clear and undimmed ntsllect he made
nnai tesamentary deposition Of great POSSESSIONS 1he
Insarests OF his daughter marked by no hfhefsiT
or want Of regard for her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-06
JAPAN's NEW CONSTITUTION!
AM fssrERTAL DIET or TWO RoUsEs CREATED

-orHra REATUEKs OF THE sTsrEM,
San Francisco, March B.-Tbe steamship City q
Eey.Yotk which arrived last night, brings mGA
adyiees neSpeoting tho promulgston Of the new con-
stttaton Of japan, February II. The Emperor
having sworn the solemn oath IN the imperial sanctuary
to amasnsains and seouro from decline the ancient
form os zeycrnmeuA apd peTcF to fail 10 DO an
,xamule 10 hi subiects in observation OF laws hereby
sEtabshod, book hia plses The throne and handed
10 20 6nistcr pres6ent OF State Eve laws, forming
90 nev aystem These laws ares Tho constitatfnn
OF tc Eanplse Of japan, the Imperial ordinance con-
eernfna TIE House Of Peers, tho law OF the Houss,
he law OF election of members Of tho House o.
Representatives ana ths Law Of finance. They com
r,l.s m all s3a ARTICLES. Tho Emperor rersins,
ne bssors. the source of all law; but hts lesaatve
funesson Is heneeorh be exercised with the saneaon
OS tAs Diet Only In ehs presence OF urgent necessity
10 maintain the pubic safety or TO avert puons
oalasuity can he isSro ordinances N leu Sa n~ss
ana Il Is expressly provided that saoh ofuinAnocs
v.,,s4 10 iaid before tbs nset 81 is nsxt gcssipn
wIea. d kss approved ~ Ca BODY fsey pecSnso
invalid.
Iho parliamentary system Of the now governments
q vested IN q House Of Peers ana House OK kegre-
ssntstlycs constituting tho nnpenal Dict The
upper house Is partly csotive, partly heredta0, ana
partly nomiuAtcd The hereditary portion comp rises
members Of Che Imperial family, princes ana
marouisss: te elective portion comprsos both noble
men and conimonefs. The lpvvr house' or HOUSE
M Repressutstives uasis OF 800 ncnibers, elected
~ ballot iu distrlets nxed by supFlcmentAy Law.
Txchisiye OF members Of lesaons only nne ioreignors
Contained pernisslon TO be present az tDe uecaraoh'