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Foreign TODics of Interest.

Lord Salisbury. the British premier. has in
structed the British minister at Paris to pro-
test against the statement published in the
new Russo-phil journal, the Union Franco
EuSse, that the English government instigated
the assassination of Emperor Paul of Russia
The paper in question continues to make the
most virulent attacks upon the English accus-
ing their nation of all sorts of crimes
Shan Daulet, a fanatic, is preaching a holy
war in Afghanistan for the expulsion OF tho
RUSSIANS from central Asia. lie is creating
much excitement among the Mahommedans of
that region and bias many adherents who have
armed themselves with the intention of follow
ing his banner and attacking the Russiaus.
In view of the large number of working men
preparing to emigrate to America in ccnse-
quence OF the Mckinley bill the United States
consuls in the different cities are giving tho
widest publicity to the provisions of the con-
tract labor law 1t is said, however, that this
law is being openly violated by the agents of
American manufacturing establishments, and
especially cotton and wooden goods manu.
facturers.
Tho Russian miEistery is earnestly engaged
in endeavoring to have France enc ourage the
importation of Russian products to take the
place of AmericaL goods i'll retaliation for tie
Mckinley bill. So far the attempt has not met
with much success. as the French still hope to
make special terms with America for discrimi-
nation IN favor of French goods.
Official statistics show that loo, 900 persons are
on: Unemployment i'll Lombardy SO, 900 in Pied
mont and $4,000 in Romano and southern italy.
The condition OF most of these unfortunate ties
borders upon restitution, and the results of til o
industrial stagnation are likely to be very
seri ous
An imperial order has been issued that all
the schools in Germany be closed on October
~, the ninetieth anniversary OF tho birth Of
Gen. Count Won Moltkc.
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Educators of Colored Youth.

The American Association Of Educators of
ColOred Youth, which was organized in this
city in March last, will meet in Atlanta, Ga,
December 30-Sl, 1890. The gathering will:be
one Of great interest. bringing together the
leading educators Of colUred youth from every
section Of the country upon southern territory.
President Bumstead OF Atlanta University
writes Prof. Gregory, president of tho associa-
tion. as follows: We are anticipating much
from the meeting, and shall give the associa-
6on . most cordial welcome"
The program has not as yet been completed,
but few of those who will participate are an
nounced as follows: Rev. Z. NJ. Cravath. d. D.
president Of Fiske University, will discuss the
question What can the educated negro do?'
Prof. Kelly Miller Of Howard University will
read paper on why discourage higher edu-
cation for colored youth?" Mrs. Fannie j.
Coppin, principal Of the Institute for Colored
Youth az Philadelphia, Pa, will present paper
entitled "A plea for better teaching in the
elementary studies" Prof. Eichard Foster of
Howard University will speak to the question
mo college curriculum complete without a
scientific course" Prof. W. T. johnson of
Wayland Seminary will give Resume of edu-
cational work by the Baptist denomination"
Arrangements are making for reduction in
travelling expenses, of which those interested
Will be informed in due time.
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IT CAME TOO LATE.
Suicide of Man to Whom a Fortune
Had Been Left.

Mrs, Robert Cole of Louisville has just fallen
heir to fortune under circumstances remark
able and tragical While her husband was
lying on his death bed, from wound produced
by his own hand. the result OF dependency
caused by his wretched poverty, Mrs. Cole re-
ceived a telegram from New York announcing
that she and her brother, resident of New
York. were the heirs to estate valued at
fiO.O0O in England. The glad tidlngs were
read TO the husband, but they came too late
In two hours he was dead. Mrs. Cole came
from Southampton, England, many years ago
and married Robert Cole. For a long time
they persevered, but at las: misfortune and
disappointment came. They drifted down
until starvation stared them in the face. Last
Thursday, in a fit Of dependency, Cole cut his
throat
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In Wall Street Today,

New York, Oct. 1.-The stock market this
morning was q natural extension of that of yes
terday afternoon and on moderate volume of
business. which was moro than usually concen-
trated in n few leading stocks. firm tone pre-
scented and small fractional gains scored. The
opening was strong, however. at advances over
last nights figures OF from Is TO y per cent.
generally, while Pacific Mail and Consolidated
Gas were exceptional with gains of q per cent
each. The further improvement was confined
to similar small fractions. Atchison Rock
Island and Sugar Refineries leading with
gains of a each, but after some hesitation the
upward movement was resumed late the
hour. and North American led. rising / \, fol-
lowed by Burlington and Missouri Pacific with
Is each. Atchison and North American were
the most active stocks with sugar. St. Paul,
Louisville and Nashville. Northern Pacific pre-
fcrred and Burlington following the rest bcin;
quiet to dull and without feature OF import
ance. At IL O'clock the market was fairly ac-
tive and strong ut the best prices reached.
New England and Pacific Mail were also promi-
nent in the advance toward IL o'clock. Silver
opened at 1899. Highest sale 1l014; lowest
sale 1881; last sale 1l0A.
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Death of DR.. f.. Tuckcr BIake-

DIR. E. Tucker Blake, only son of the late DR..
John b. Blake. who was well known to older
washingtonians, died yesterday in Baltimore
county, Md. from whence his remains will be
brought for intermeut at Oak ceme-
terry tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
The deceased was about ff,y-five years old.
He was graduated at Georgetown College and
then studied medicine under Dr. Pancoast in
Philadelphia afterward travelling extensively
III Europe and attending the medical schools
OF Paris, Berlin and Vienna. On his return he
was for some years attached to the staff of the
old Washington infirinary, and when this
institution was burned in the early
part of the war DR.. Blake
ceased active practice, for being very
slightly built and never enjoying robust health
he was unable TO endure the hardships of q
regular practitioner. Some years ago DR..
Blake's health became so feeble that he ac-
cepted the advice of friends and went up to
baltimore county to endeavor to recuperate,
but the announcement Of his death shows that
his hopes were i'll founded. DR.. Blake never
married, but in lien of family leaves o host
OF friends who were attached to him by his
genial, kindly Opposition.
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Father Clarke Better.

Rev. Father William NJ. Clarke, who is
stationed at ST. Aloysius Church, has been crit
ically ill for somc days, but during tho past few
days there has been Il marked improvement in
his condition. and the physicians now have
hopes of his recovery.
Father Clarke was taken sick about three
weeks ago and has since suffered from an at
tack of typhoid malaria. During several days
Of his illness it was thought that he could not
1.-Two twenty-four hours longer and
during the early part OF this week
the last sacraments were administered to
him. Yesterday he showed signs Of improve
ment and the favorable symptoms continued to-
day: Although his condition is still critical it
Is thought that he will recover
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In Honor of a Veteran Journalist.

Mrs. Benjamin Wood gave an elaborate DIM
ner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, on
Monday evening, it being the SEVENTEEN ami
versary of the birthday of her husband, Hon.
Benjamin Wood. editor and proprietor of the
New York Ntrs. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Grover Cleveland, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. II.
Grace and Miss Gilchrest, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
J: ODonohue and Miss O'Dononue, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. l.. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. John A.
Cockerill. Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Fellows, Mr..
and Mrs Josepn L.R. Wood, Judge Abraham r.
Lawrence and Miss Lawrence, Miss Wood.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Wood;
Mayor Grant, Hon. Smith Ely, Judge H. Wilder
Allen. Mr.. George Jones, Mr.. j. Sergeant Cram,
Capt. Frederick Watkin of the steamship City
of New York and Mr. james s. Coleman
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BALTIMORE Markets.

BALTIMORE. Oct 17.-Cotton steady mid
ding, 1O44. Flour quiet but tirm-lioward street
AGO; do. do. family, 4.15a5.25; city mills. Rio
brands, extra. 5.l0a5.25: winter wheat patent.
5.21a5.6o; spring do. d., o.73a6.oo; do. do.
Wheat-southern nrm; Fultz, o5nlO3. longsar,y
9Sal03b; No. =, 10l X; No. =, red. g6 wesl ern
friner; No. ,. winter red spot, 1OOL a OOt5: &C.
tober, 1OOGalOO14: December, 03iialOjs.: May,
110all0A. COrn-southern nominal; white 5Sa
90 yellow 5TaJS; western strong; mixed spot 81
bid; October 56 bid; year, % bid; May, 57s. d..
oats fairly electromagnetic southern and
do. do. mixed, 46a47; graded No. ., white 40:
do do. mixed, AZ. Rye steady-choice TO fancy
76a77; good to prime. 7}a75; common to fair 65a
20. Hay steady-choice timothy, ll.50 good TO
pork, old 1l.50, new 100: bulk meats loose
shoulders. 614; long clear and clear rib sides Ga.
sugar-rickled shoulders, z: sugar-cured smoked
shoulders. s; hams. small l2&, largo 11ai: lard,
refined "a, crude G14. Butter active, scarce
creamery fancy, "a; dc. fair to choice, 21a23: do.
imitation. 1ea20 ladlc. fancy, HALT: do. good
IL Coffee steady-kiO cargoes fair, 2OL; No. X,
TO- Sugar steady-granulated, 8z, WhisS Y
steady-l19. Freights TO Liverpool per steamer
inactivo-cotton, Sc. per 100 lbs; -four, &C. per
ceipts-hour. 10,519 barrels; wheat, 1000 BUSH
oils: corn, 5000 bushels: rye 900 bushels. Ship
ments-fiour. 7.O6S barrels. Saies-wheat, lis 600
bushels; corn, $4,000 bushels.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 1T.--yirginia threes. Gags.
Baltimore and Ohio stock. los asked: Northern
Central stock, 66a6S; Cincinnati, Washington and
Baltimore nrsts, 0oagels; consolidated gas bonds,
114a115; do. stock, 497sa50
Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO, Oct II Closing. -Wheat-October
1915; December. 1O3zs May. 100. Corn-Decem.
Der, Il; May. 537s. Oats-May, 49, Pork-Oc-
tober, o.s5; December. 1910: May, IL. so. Lard
Short ribs-October, $50; December, $50; May,
CITY.
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His Wife Paid the Fine.

In the Criminal Court, Chief Justice Bing-
ham. this morning George Seymour, indicted
for the larceny of pocket book and $50. 35
from Laura j. Young May /. was brought IN Oh
a bench warrant, his recognizance having been
forfeited yesterday. Mr.. ]. A. Moss asked that
the forfeiture be stricken ont, and the court
granted the motion conditioned on the pay
ment of costs. How much is it?' asked Sew
mour. Eighteen dollars" said the clerk.
Can you pay it?" asked Mr.. Moss. Il can get
it in fifteen minutes if you let me go out" he
replied. Send your wife, she can get it for
you, urged the counsel NO she can't" ex-
claimed Seymour. IN go to JAIL" and hastily
seiZing his hat he started for the cells followed
by his wife. Subsequently Seymour's wife
paid the costs and the forfeiture was stricken
out and he was released.
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Indictncnfs.

The grand jury today returned indictments
against the following persons: James Green,
assault with intent TO commit rape; Joseph
Purcell, larceny; Benjamin Duff, alias George
Smith, assault with intent to kill; John Cation,
HOUSEKEEPING; Israel Harris and Asa Banks,
larceny; Lizzie Williams. alias Eliza Frey. lar
ceny from the person and robbery; VIM. Ship
man, embezzlement; Thomas Peyton, larceny;
Thomas j. Sweeney, polygomy; Arthur Crom-
well, violating the policy law, and John II.
O'Donnell, do.
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CONDENSED LOCALS.

William II. Zeh was charged in the Police
Court today with keeping an unlicensed bar
and the case was continued until next week.
A fire took place in the Elks' dining room,
$50 Pennsylvania avenue, between 10 and IL
o'clock last night, doing about go damage.
Yesterday afternoon a marshal's Jury ad-
Judged Vim. II. Bailey to be lunatic.
Thomas Landergren, who has been occupying
aroom at No 2l6 ID street northwest, reports to
tie police that his room was entered Wednes-
day and robbed Of clothing, opera glasses, &C.,
valued at more than 800.
Joseph Bart is the delegate from this city to
the convention Of the brotherhood of St An
drew in session In Philadelphia today.
George Atkins OF No. 654 Naval place re-
ports that bicycle was stolen from in front Of
his house Yesterday
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DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.

COMPLAINTS SBoUT GEoRGETowN HAY
Ell n complaint agains: tIe locate. -
public hay scales 81 q corner OF iii. 90 and
Prospect atrccts. Georgetown. lie aSsistaI.. al
t0ri.cy for the IsJric; today rendered an opin-
ion i'll which he says ;IIat II is doubtful whether
the Commissioners had the authority to locate
the scales in the public street. He suggests
asking Congress for an appropriation to pur-
chase lot tor the Georgetown hay scales.
CcKroRAL TANNERS REQUEST DENIED.
Corporal Tanner called upon the Commits
sioners this morning and requested permission
20 erect a frame dwelling in Georgetown. As
the building is within the fire limits his request
was denied.
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Raiding ssKcl'sn Place,

New YORK, Oct 17.-Sergt Schmittberger
all alone raided last night one Of the best-ap-
pointed gambling houses in the city, put to
fight a score of players and arrested one
of the proprietors The Kellys, John and
Mike. both we'll known base ball men, keep a
saloon at 9th avenue and 31st street. The po-
lice have long suspected that there was gam
bling saloon upstairs, but were unable to get
any evidence. Last night the sergeant man
aged to secure admttance. He found about
twenty men seated about table that was Uttered
with cards and money and poker chips The
players fed when he entered, but he sue
ceedcd in capturing John Kelly, who was
locked up. He was discharged by Justice
O'Relly in jefferson Market court this morn
ing for lack of evidence
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Marine Conference Hcar;,~

The committee Of the Treasury Department,
Supervising Inspector General Dumont, chair.
man, and Surgeon General Hamilton, secre-
tary, appointed to consider matters relating to
the Recommendation of the American delegates
to tho international marine conference, met at
the Treasury Department today. The meet
ing was to afford opportunity for those
interested in marine matters to offer
suggestions. The attendance was disappoint-
ing. only Mr.. n. d. c. Mink, chairman of the
executive committee OF the national board Of
steam navigation. being present. He made an
address pointing out number of improve
ments and changes. At the conclusion Of Mr..
Mink address the committee adjourned until
October %.
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I'd EDITION.
DAMAGED BY A TORNADO.
Great Loss OF Life Along the Track OF
the Storm.

WILMINGTON, NC, Oct ia tornado
passed through the northwestern section Of
Robson county, IS miles west Of here, yester-
day afternoon. Great damage was done to
property IN its path and several persons were
killed near Maxton C., and it is feared that
there has been great loss of life and property
along the track of the storm.
At Hasty several houses were blown down
and one person killed and several injured.
At Floral College the belfry OF the Presby-
terrain church was blown down, demolishing
one house and severely injuring two per sons.
Mckinnon's saw mill was ruined and one OF the
InbOrers seriously injured
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ESCAPED PRISONERS RETURN.
Two Murderers Having Slipped Their
Bonds Surrender Themselves.

athens ONO, Oct. 17.-Seveu prisoners es-
capped from Jail last night by saving their way
through the roof. The remarkable part of
the whole matter is that Charles Taylor,
awaiting trial for the murder Of his
wife, came back this morning and gave
himself up. Eli Foster, awaiting trial
for tho murder of Dan Bottomly went homo
and visited his parents through the night and
came back this morning and knocked for adj
with his posse is securing the country for the
five who are out
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WORTHY OF THEIR HIRE.
Churchmen Who Believe Pastors Should
&c Paid Enough.

READING, Pa, Oct l7.-At This mornings
meeting Of the eastern synod of the Reformed
Church in the United States the reports of
large number of committees wore considered.
A report of the special missionary work among
tho Hungarians in this country was read,
in which it was stated that the
object was to transport missionaries
from Europe to teach them in their own
language. The committee on ministerial sup
port read q report in which they said that
ministers should have sufficient income to
maintain respectable appearance and
to live in style COMFORTING with the dignity
of their Office
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SALT RHEuM

Often great agony with its intense itching and
burning Hoods sarsaparla. the great blood purifier
cures salt rheum aud all skin diseases 1t Thoroughly
cleanses renovates and enriches the blood Give IL
trial
after the failure of three skful physicians to cure
my boy Of salt rheum. tried Hoods Sarsaparila and
Olive Ointment have now used four boxes Of ONT
ment and one and half bottles Of Sarsaparilla aud
the boy is to all appearances completely cured He
now four years DID, and has been afflicted since he was
six months OF age" MRS b. sAxpEIsoN SO Newhall
street. Lowell. Mass
HOODS sARSAPARILLA
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for s5 Prepared only
by c. HOOD 90. Apothecaries. Lowell, Masa
400 DOSES ONE DOLLAR
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Standing by Gov. CamnbelI

The republican caucus committee of the Ohio
senate sent an open letter to Gov. Campbell
yesterday afternoon calling upon him to stand
firmly by his agreement with them to insist
upon the adjustment Of the board, and pledg-
ing him tn eir support to that end The letter
also declared that the republicans feared the
entering into compromise with the
warning faction. Late in the afternoon the
senate, by strict party vote, passed the bill
ombodying the Democratic caucus compromise
on the Cincinnati Board Of Public Improve
ment affair. This bill gives the governor abb
soluto power of removal and provides for an
entirely new board
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-17

FUsSITURE, CARPETS AND Stoves cheap for
cash or OH credit as cheap as for cash. This
means that at the well known each and credit
furniture and carpet stores of Mr.. John Rud-
den, $50 and 932, It'll street northwest, every-
thing in this line will be found of the
best and latest makes, everything will
be sold at the lowest prices and every
one can get the easiest terms-in the
shape OF small payments, made either weekly
or monthly, to hi the convenience OF pur-
ohasers. Purchases are delivered soon as
made and no one need be deprived of the COM
forts Of a well-furnished homo bee ause of want
Of sufficient money. Make your selections, pay
o small deposit as evidence of sood faith and
trust to Mr. Ridden for the rest
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Buy Your Teas and Cofees From

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.
GRADUATED Sugar 61zc. in l0-pound lots to any
one buying Tea. Coffee or baking Powders
from us. Now is the time to buy.
Handsome presents given away with every
pound of Thea-Nectar Tea or A. and T. Bakipg
Powder. All goods delivered free to any part
of the city.
RememDer.we are still giving out Glass Ware,
Crcckery, DC. Checks gwen with every 25c
worth of Tea. Coffee and Baking Powder. sol
and SOB 18th st. NV; 1870 l4th ST. NV; 3l04 NJ
ST., Georgetown; 81, 50 and 60 Center Market;
80 Western Market; y aud 0 0-st Market and
lOl Northern Liberty Market.
n II. Bowman, Manager.
Tel call, $751; ol5-4t
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NOminatiOusf nr Como ross-

Ihos. Copeland. by the republicans Of the
fourth district of Massachusetts.
w. L. Gorgas, by the democrats Of the four
teenth district of Pennsylvania.
II. b. Critchfield, by the republicans of the
sixteenth district OF Pennsylvania.
Jonas III. French, by the democrats Of the
ninth district OF Massachusetts.
George F. Huff, by the republicans of the
twcntytirst district of PENNSYLVANIA.
Alexander Bruce, by the Farmers Alliance of
the ninth district of Kentucky
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Trouble In tho Iowa W.C.T.U.

DEs MONIES, Iowa. Oct. 17.-Yester day all Of
the delegates to the Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union convention who did not bring
credentials showing their loyalty to the Iowa
''non-partisan" constitution we're denied
seats, as we'll as number whose
credentials were in proper form, but
who, at sometime within the last year,
have championed the cause of national union.
Mrs. Foster having declined to again be a
candidate for president, Mrs. M. NJ. Bailey Of
Shenandoah was electe to the position. Mrs.
NJ. j. Aldrich of Cedar Rapids was chosen Sec
rotary. Last evening the delegates who we're
not admitted and their sympathizers organized
q state association.
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Visiting knights Templar.

A delegation of knights Templar from At
hnsic City arrived IN the city yesterday and
are quartered at tho Ebbitt House. The party
Is composed Of Messrs. T. J. Dickerson, ]. ID.
southwick, J. p. Tompkins, W. c. Hopes. W.
N. Bartlett. n. Mccain, n. n. Devlym, n. ].
Keller, +. p. Story, f. K Donnelley, L. c. Al
bertson and Geo. +. Currie. They are on n
sightseeing tour and will remain here until
tomorrow. when they leave at 2 o'clock for
PHILADELPHIA.
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Death of Lieut, A. Il. French.

Lieut.. Alpheus Robert French, the sole sur
vivor of the Black Hawk war, died in Balti-
more Tuesday evening at the age Of eighty
two. He was employed at one time in the
Treasury Department in this city and lived
here for twenty-four years and was we'll known
His remains were inferred at Bonnie Brae
Cemetery after requiem mass at ST. Martins
Catholic Church in Baltimore yesterday morn
inn
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CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Oct. 1.-THE case of
Rev. DIR. Carter Of this city, editor Of the
Methodist Advocate, who has been on trial for
criminal conduct for the past two days by the
Holston conference at Grecnville, terminated
yesterday in a vote of acquittal by vote OF IL
to q 1t is said that the case will be taken into
the circuit court. as three preachers are
involved
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Election of ONjcors

The following officers were elected at the
annual meeting of the stockholders Of the
Georgia Manganese and Iron Company, held
in Alexandria yesterday: President, T. b.
Ferguson; ,directors. Z. Francis Riggs. James
Lowndes and DIR. Ralph Walsh, all of this city,
and Senator NJ. G. Butler, e. S. Carter and J.
H. Cpshur
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Nat Nearly Broke Down.

WEST SUPERIOR, WIS.,, Oct 17.-Just before
he went on the stage last night Nat Goodwin
received telegram saying that his wife had
been probably fatally injured. The comedian
brayely went through his part in "A Gold
Mine" although no broke down at some of the
pathetic passages. 1t is not known whether he
will cancel his dates or not