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CAIRO. ILL.

Mr.. j. Blackwell of Vienna, Ills,
was in the city last week, visiting his
son, Frank Blackwell. He is one of
Nienna's most interprising colored
men, as he is carrying on large busi-
ness in the line of brick making and
building.-PrOf Lewis made a fiying
trip to ShaWneetown, last Saturday to
accompany his family to Cairo, where
they will reside permanently.-S. B.
Turner, Publisher of the STATE CAPT
TAI, arrived in the city Sunday on the
2:10 train. He was here in the interest
of the paper, and to make an effort to
redeem his people from the hands
of political trixtures. A meeting was
called at Tenth Street Baptist Church
to give MIR. Turner opportunity to 'ex-
plain to the cOlOred people the sole OBJ
ject of an Afro-American League.
which was delivered in an eloquent
speech. If the principles laid down
are carried out, they will prove to be
a bonanza for the Negro.-Mrs Sarah
Plumer is making some very extensive
improvements on her residence, adding
second story and when completed
it will be fitted up in the most modern
style. Rev. ii. Allison spent few
days up in the country with his family.
DR.. l.. j. Holly was called to Villa
Ridge, Ills, to examine large number
of ladies and gentlemen to be initiated
into the Night of Tabor Order.--J. w.
Sowell, left over the l. G.. Road for
points in Kentucky, on a hunting ex-
pedition. Mr. Richard Taylor of the
Mail service is receiving congratula-
tiOns on the arrival at his pleasant
home.-Miss Annie Cyprett is spend
ing a few weeks with Mrs. Johnnie
Johnson.-The Entertainment given
by the Ionic Lodge was largely attend
ed; the ladies on programme acquitted
themselves creditably. 1t was sue
cess, both financially and socially, and
the members desire to return thanks
to all assistants The Earthquake on
last Saturday night at 10:45 was very
preceptable all over the city, especially
to those in upper story buildings--An
unknown drowned man was found on
the banks of the Ohio River, just below
the Halliday House Tuesday.-Mrs. A.
w. Station of 7th street, contemDlates
a short visit to st. Louis.---Mr. III.
Brown, did some good work at the
Court House last Monday in succeed
ing liz getting his choice place in nomi-
nation. Prof. J. w. Holmes made a
flying trip to DuQuoin, ILL.,, in the in
terest of his school, which will open
about the middle of October.-Mr
Chas. Thomas is now night cook at
DeBaums Restaurant--The California
Opera Company that played here last
Monday has disbanded.--H. Brown
left over the Big -Four for Marion, I'll.
X.X.X.
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Seriously Injured.

Mr.. Henry Broadly, one Of our
most respected and Industrious citi-
zens was seriously, but not fatally
injured on last Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. Broadly owns horse that is
very much inclined to running
away, and on the afternoon in
question, Mr.. Broadly was loading
some of his working utensils into
the wagon while his son Thomas
was holding the horse. The horse
became frightened and Mr.. Broadly
caught huld OF the rein. He was
knocked Gown and dragged by the
animal, the wheels of the wagon
passing over his body. His froat
teeth were knocked out and he re-
ceived some very bad internal in
ternal injuries. He is slowly i'm
proving and we hope for his
speedy recovery
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NOTICE.

On Saturday Oct. 81, 1891 at
a. m., The Women's Mission CON
vention of the state of Illinois, will
convene its first annual session with
the Mt. Zion Baptlst church, Pc J.
ria, Ill. At which time We hope
to see large delegation present.
We also extend a cordial invitation
to any sister or friend who would
like to join us in this great work
for the Master, as we feel much
good can be done through this me-
dunn. Reduced rates will be pro-
cured by the secretary of the Gen
eral Association of the State, Rev.
B. Hillman, of Springfield. All
persons who expect to attend the
Convention, be kind enough to Ii
ty the pastor by postal, so he may
be able to make the assignments.
Officers and delegates please be on
time. Mis-. J. w. CRUsHsHoN,
Cor. Sec'y of the Woman Work of
the State, SO4 State St., Peoria, III.
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CORRESPONDENTS.
PEORIA, I'LL.

Rev. Crushshon left the city Monday
for Missouri, and during his absence
Rev. Colston will officiate.
Wait for the grand Drama to be
given by the Manhattans in a few
days.
1t is rumOred that some of Peoria's
popular, receive love letters contain.
ing crying words in every sentence
Times are critical.
The reporter is informed that one OF
Peoria's popular is in mourning. We
wander what it is about.
Elder SimOns arrived in the city
Friday, and conducted Quarterly meet
ing Sunday.
Miss Allie Smith of Springfield, is
visiting in the city.
Messrs. Jordan Rhodes, of Iowa, and
W. A. Dudley, of Nebraska, are in the
city visiting Thomas Cheek.
There was grand Masquerade party
out on the Bluff last Tuesday evening,
given in honor of III. Donnegan and
Thomas l.. Davis. 1t was grand af-
fair, all enjoyed themselves.
Miss Stella Brooks arrived in the
city Monday evening after two weeks
visit in Galesburg.
Mr.. Isom Page of Pekin, arrived in
the city Tuesday.
Mr.. Ed Hayes returned from Chicago
Monday evening.
Mrs. r. &. Brown arrived in the city
Monday and will visit here during fair
week.
Mr.. III. Lewis and wife, have arrived
in the city from the camp meeting in
Delevan, Ill.
Mr.. j. Young has removed from
MunsOn street, to 400 Glendale ave.
Call on VIM lurnbo and leave your
latest.
Owing to this week being Fair week
the literary was postponed until next
Tuesday evening, and all must turn
out; the noted quartette will render
some of it's charming music, and a
grand debate will take place. Also
the Hon. 5. b. Turner will be with us.
-. r. Bracken, Pres.
w" waaIways glad to hear from old
rs, except in cases like this,
els4ch we are sorry to note: Miss Eta
Smith, formerly one of this city's fav
Orites, is very sick at her home in Oska-
lOOsa, Iowa. We extend to her our
sympathies.
There was grand entertainment
given by the Harper w. c. L. u under
the management of Miss Carolina Allen
Thursday evening.
Mr.. Simpson of Havana, will spend
this week with Mr.. Harper.
There was quite a number Of young
men from Springfield arrived in the
city this morning, headed by Capt.
VIM. Helm, who has spent his sum-
mer vacation in that city and returned
here to spend the winter Springfield
must look gloomy this week, but girls
the boys said they would make it this
week and blow themselves and paint
the town next week.
OUR CHURCHES.
Owing to this being quarterly meet
ing Sunday, Elder Simons was with
us and preached a very touching SER
mon in the morning, and an eloquent
one at night. Quite a large collection
was taken up.
Zion Baptist. Very interesting SER
mons were preached in the morning
and evening by Rev. Crushshon. The
afternoon was spent in communion.
A very liberal collection was raised
by Mr.. Alfred Summers, and due re-
spect was paid that gentleman for his
Dor toward aiding the church. 1t is
rumOred that the old church will be
torn down and a brick editice will take
its place.
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church-goers.
The Lutheran Church was we'll
attended, and able sermons were
delivered in the morning and even
ing.
The ST. Paul's church was largely
attended at all services, and Rev
Henderson, as usual, preached elo-
quent sermons. 1t being the quar-
terly review Of the sunday school,
appropriate exercises were con-
Quoted, commencing at 2:3O p. m.
Rev. B. I'll. West, of the Zion
Baptist church being out of the
city, the members congregated at
the usual hours and held very in
teresting covenant meeting. Sun
day school at ] p. m.
Rev. F. A. Clark, the newly ap-
pointed Pastor Of St. Johns Chapel
preached at both services to large
and attentive audiences. The sun
day school services are quite in
structive and interesting, which
speaks we'll for the Superintendent
and his able corps of assistants.
Endowment day was obseTTacddt.a
the ST. Pauls Snnday Scnvol@ last
Supsd5T71, l. Mr. S. T. Elliot of Eldora-
fatheaddressed the school, and very
interesting papers were read by Mr..
Z. S. Cheatam ard Miss Araminta
Davis. Miss Davis subject was
"The duty Of Parents to children"
Miss Ida Rose was awarded prize
for raising the largest amount of
money. A total collection of about
S21.00 was taken up.
The Union Baptist Church was
as usual, largely attended at all
services. At 11:00 a. m. and at
1870 p. M, Rev. Hillman delivered
discourses, worthy of his apprecia-
tive hearers attention. After both
sermons large contributions were
made. During the sunday school
hour, very interesting programme
was rendered, consisting of scrip
ture recitals, essays, paper by
the Supt., G. III. Rollins, and vocal
music.
Rev. B. II. West, who has been
sojourning in Alton for the past
week, returned to the city Monday.
He left Tuesday for Kansas City to
attend the meeting of the Western
States and Territories Baptist AS
sociatlon. He has offered his resig-
nation to the members of the Zion
Baptist Church and contemplates
taking charge of the Baptist Church
Of Alton. The church is in a bad
condition and Judging from the
valuable and creditable services
rendered by Rev. West during his
pastorage in this city, he will make
the church of Alton one of the fore
most in the State. While the mem
bers of his church, regret very
much to loose him, his services are
no doubt, more needed in Alton.
We wish. him success.
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FVERY one in need of information
Lon the subject tofadvertising will do
we'll to obtain copy of "Book for Ad-
vertisers," 33o pages, price one dollar.
Mailed postage paid, on receipt of price
contains a careful compilation from the
American Newspaper Directory of all
the best papers and class journals:
gives the circulation rating of every
one, and a good deal of Information
about rates and other matters pretain-
ing to the business ofadvertising. Ad-
dress ROWEL'S Advertising Bureau.
10 Spruce ST., New York.
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"BLU FF LINES.s'
St. Louis, Alton aud springfield R. r

St. Louis, Alton and springfield r. r
Reduced rates on account of fair
and exposition at St. Louis Sept.
5th, to Oct. 10Th, 1891.
For the above occasion the "Bluff
Line" St. Louis, Alton & Spring
field r. r., will sell round trip tick
cts at greatly reduced rates. For
full particulars call on any agent of
this company or address,
F, E. FISHER.
q. ?. A. Springfield, I'll.
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BLU FE LINE.
ST. LOUIS, ALTON AND SPRING
FIELD. r. R.

Take the 'Bluf line" for Alton.
st. Louis and Jerseyville, and all
points reached by these cities. Call
on any ticket agent of this company
who will give you thr ugh rates and
show you excellent coLnect ons now
made by the new tain service.
Rates as low as the lowest. Theatrical
troups will dol we'll to call and see
special inducements we can offer
them.- Reduced rates for all occas.
sion. +. <. FISHER,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
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On account of the National El

On account of the National En-.
campment, Union Veteran Legion,
to be held at Reading, Pa, Oct, 18th
18th, the Ohio al d Mississippi Ry,
will sell tickets from all point on
its line to Reading, Pa, and return
at one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale Oct. 9th 10 18th,
and good returning until Oct. 10th.
1891.
For rates, tickets and further in
formation, call on loccl agents O.
NJ. Ry. or
G. Jones Dist. Pass'r Agent,
Vincennes, Ind.
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Mrs. III. b. Lockery, Of Chicago,
is III the city visiting Miss Vernetta
Smith, at the residence of Mr.. J. w =.
Young on South College street
THE STATE CAPITAL was taken by
surprise on last Thursday afternoon
with some OF its admirers and snb-
scribers, who came to pay their
subscription, which was very graft
flying. Among whom were: Mrs.
Mary King, one of the fashionable
and enterprising business ladies Of
the city, Miss Mary Jones and Miss
Sarah Wright, who left for an ex-
tended trip to Kansas City visit
iting her brother..Mr. Albert Wright.
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CALIFORNIA FARM PRODUCTS

cost OF production: Net profits:
given by thousand farmers also
hundreds of questions answered
about california. Sent free on ap-
plication to A Phillips & co., lO4
clark street, chicago, ILL.,, or 296
Washington street, Boston, Eass.
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OHIO & MISSIoS RAILROAD.
Harvest Excursion to the South
and Southeast.

The Ohio & Mississippi Railway
will run two excursions from
points on its line to points in the
South and Southeast at one fare for
round trip, leaving September 18th
and 29th, 1891. Tickets will be
good tor thirty days after date OF
sale. For rates and further infor-
nation call on or address local
agents O. & NJ. Ry. or
9. G. JONES', Dist. Pass'r Agt.
NINCENNEs, IND.
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]. EDWARD THOMPSON CITY EDITOR

Miss Luetta Bolden is visiting
N Miss A. Moore, IN Chicago.
Miss Emma Topp Of Petersburg,
spent the 22d in the city.
Judge J. J. Bird left last Monday
for Cairo, ILL.,, on business.
Mrs. E. Lewis is visiting rela
tives and friends in St. Louis.
We are pleased to announce that
Mrs. Joseph Faro is improving.
s. Merke. Restaur ant and T. unch Cou
ter, opposite depot. Peoria Ills.
Whel- going to Cairo stop at the
Wilkerson Hotel, 1872 Commercial
AAe.
Mrs. E. Roey, is visiting relatives
and friends in BraidWood this
week.
Mr.. Richard Ross spent a few
days in Alton last week, visiting
friends.
Mr.. George Beard, left Monday
morning for Peoria to attend the
State Fair.
Mr.. J. Walter Oglesby, returned
from Chicago last week, delighted
over his visit.
Mr.. Fred M. Waterfield, Of Ham
ilton. IL. is emPloYeed iRtlhttt, iiRc lhtter'a -
fee as compositor.
J. Freund, sole agent for the cele
brated Weber l. Lindeman Pianos. 514
=. Square
Mr.. l.. w. Lewis, left last week
for Nashville, Tenn, to enter upon
his studies at Fisk University.
Miss Cenia Duncan has taken
charge Of her school at Edwards
vile for the ensuing nine months.
Mr.. S. B. Turner, left last Satur-
day evening, for the southern part
of the State in the interest Of this
paper.
Mrs. Belle Bevenue, who has
been very sick in this city for
some time past, is able to be out
again.
Miss Love Williams of Chatham
is attending the high school in this
city. She is stopping at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Joseph Bell.
Rev. F. A. Clark, occupied the
pulpit at st. Johns Church last
Sunday. His discourses were salts
factory to all who attended.
Rev. FL. Lackey left last Satur-
day for Champaign, where he will
enter upon his duties as pastor Of
the A. NJ. X. church Of that city.
Mr.. VIM. Temlin Of this city,
and Miss Nancy Gaddy Of Peters
burg, were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony in Petersburg on
last Monday evening.
The Willing Worker Sewing
Circle of the Uunion Baptist church
gave an entertainment at the
church, on last Thursday night,
which was well attended.
Misses Bertha and Josie Porter,
who have been visiting their for
mer home in Indiana, for sometime
past, have just returned to the city
and are gladly received by our
best citizens.
We call the attention ofour read
ers to Justice Of the Peace, Il. l..
Dapron, 116 north 5th st. Any
persons having business in his line,
whether collections or legal, will
do we'll to give him call.
Rev. B. Hillman, left for Kansas
City the first Of the week. He is
member of the Executive Board Of
the Baptist Association Of the
Western States and Territories,
which convenes in that city this
week.
Miss Georgia Williams arrived
in the city last Saturday afternoon,
and left Monday morning for Jack
sonville to visit Miss Josie Jackson.
She returned to the city this week
and on Thursday was rendered a
farewell reception at the residence
Of Mrs. I'll. Bell on North End street.
The reception was largely attended
and q pleasant time enjoyed by
those in attendance. She will
leave soon to resume her studies at
Fisk University, Nashville Tenn. i
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Mr.. TIC. Brown and little daught-
er Susie, of Chicago, who have
been visiting Mrs. S. G. Davis for
the past few days, have returned
home.
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EVERYTHING FIRST-CLASS.
The Chicago Lunch Room, PIG Main
ST Peoria, is the place to go and get
tirst-class lunch. Everything is whole
some, neat and clean.
&. o, Seames. Prop.
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100 pair OF Mems oil tan gra in leath
CT boots at $500
100 " =" Boys calf boots at 200
800 6 " Mis- ,es' fine three
button shoes ut so
300 " " Ladies fine three
button shoes at rs
100 " +" Miners So shoe at 1.25
100 " Rolling Mil $500
shoes at 1.25
100 " " Mems heavy kip
boots at 200
100 " " Boys heavy kip
boots at so
800 " Ladies fire kid button
shoes at half price.
900 - : Gents hand-sewed shoes
at half price.
500 Veal and French kip
boots at a great discount.
100 our own make boots
and shoes at half price.
| have also enough leather to make
100 palr of boots which | will make
to order at a great discount. Come
and leave your measure. For re-
pairing, Nobody can beat me in
Price and Neatness.
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IF you wish to advertise anything
lanywhere at any time write to GEO.
I. ROWELL q Co, No. 10 Spruce St.
New York.
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Lincoln Monument Lodge No.
1924, G. O. of Odd Fellows will
rive gand entertainment and ban
quet on Thursday o tol er 80. S, e
next issue for program.
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Mr.. Chas. Donnegan paid our
Office a pleasant call on Wednesday
evening.
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You niay n"t make as much, but we can
teach ynn gtticA ly how 10 earn from -
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on. Both sa-NeS. all ages. In unv part Of
America, yen run commence al home. giv-
ing all your tima. .nr spsre moments only to
the work. All new. Great pay SURE for
every worker. We start YOU, furnishing
everything. EASILY, SfERDILY learned.
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TAKE THE
Jacksonville Southeastern Line

PEORIA AND SPRINGFIELD DIVISION.
Depot cCrner Tenth and Washington sts
Trains Leave Arrrvoe
Peoria Mail and Ex LOO D. M .l5m
Peoria Express -. TOO p m 900 am
accommodation. 80 D m 600 am
LITCHFIEL ID AND SPRINGFIELD d DIVISION
Depot corner Sixth and Madison sta.
Trains. Leave. Arr;va
Lltchneld Accom-. 20 m. 35 pm
Mali EXPRESS. -. :lOp MIL. 80 m
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w ARREN 81 SANrORn
Tl5 E. Washington ST

Leading dealers in Furniture, Stoves
anu Carpets on easy payments. Kemem-
Der we VIII sell you more goods for the
money than any house in town. GIVE ne
trial and you will be convinced.
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OUR CHURCHES.

Sunday was a beautiful day for
church-goers.
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The Lutheran Church was we'll
attended, and able sermons were
delivered in the morning and even
ing.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16

WASTED.-Agents for the Economy Fuel Burner. Cheap and best of She kin the market. Address P. O. Box ss, maha, Eeb.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16

THE Bullion says that miners convention "is being agitated for the purpose of memoralizing congress in behalf of the free and unlimited coin age of silver and to impress upon the same body the injustice that is being done to the Arizona and New Mexico miner 5y the alien act that prohibits the investment of foreign capital in the territories, while it encourages it in the states. Fl Paso is mentioned as the most central point to conyoke the assemblage of miners"
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16
THE KING OF SPAIN.
An Ancient Spanish Custom stu Observed
 hy the Queen

An Ancient Spanish Custom stu Observed
 hy the Queen
 The little king of Spain is very frank and unrcstrained in his expression oi opinions. and sometimes makes Der. sonal remarks about his subjects of sort seldom iudulged in by older anC more diplomatic kings He is very mis chicvouS. but his attendants, in keeping him out of scrapes. have to take great care not t0 impair the dignity of his most Catholic majesty" Harper's Weekly. from which this sketch is taken. says that a footman who put out his arms and caught the king one day when the little fellow tripped. and was aboIt to fall hsadlong downstairs. was dismissed from his post for having dared to touch. with his pie beian hands. the royal person. True, the queen re- wardcd the man with a large sum of money, and gave him another situation. but even she could not retain him in the household.
 On Good Friday, according to a cus- tom which has prevailed in Spain since the sixteenth century. seven criminals received pardon. As soon as vespers were over an the chapel Of the royal palace. the cardinal archbishop of To- lcdo stepped down from the high altar. and approached table on which were laid seven rolls of parchment
 Each roll contained the full pardon of prisoner lying under sentence of death. and had. few hours previously. received the regents signature. Placing his hand on these rolls, according to custom. the chaplain asked the queen:
 ''Sennra, does your majesty grant pardon to these criminals2''
 With a tender glance at the little boy, whose hand she held. she replied:
 ''In the name of the king. my son. I pardon these persons, as look to God to grant His pardon and mercy to us. Amen"
 The rolls were then placed ou the high altar. and after a prayer and ben. ediction, delivered to the minister oi justice.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16
Notice to License Taxpayers

Hereafter a license must be procured before the com mencement of any business liable to a license from the sheriff, and especial attention is hereby called to the follow ing provisions of the law and all persons failing to comply herewith will be held to a strict responsibility.
 Paragraph 2235, R. s. A. "A license must be procured immediately before the com mence~ent of any business or occupation liable to a license from the Sheriff of the county etc"
 Paragraph 2236-"When- ever any person shall violate the provisions of this act, by transacting any business whatevor for which a license is required by the provisions ofthis act, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor etc." !"
 Paragraph 2241 - ''The sheriff shall be liable upon his official bond for all license taxes which he may fail to collect by reason of his care lessness or neglect"
 All licenses payable at my office in Tombstone. Checks, excepting on the Bank of Tombstone. will not be ac- cepted. c. B. MELTON, Sheriff Cochise Go, Arizona.
 Tombstone Arizona, June Both 189I.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16
ss AGREEABLE EMPRESS.

Her Royal Majesty of Austria Accommo-
 dates Poor Woman.
 The celebrated Dr. Metzger. of Am sterdam. who last year successfully treated the empress of Austria, has only one waitiug-room for all his patients. whatever their rank or condition. says La Bon Mcssager. Each has to wait his turn Some time ago poor woman, who happened to be there, turned to her Deighbor, n lady of distinguished appearance. notwithstanding the sim. plicity of her attire. and said:
 How long have we to wait. to he surel dare say you have got little child at home. too2"
 No"
 ''BUt when you get back. you will have to sweep out your rOoms?"
 No, have folks who do that for me"
 .IndeedP Bnt you'll want to get din, ner readyr"
 Not even that, for I dine at the hotel"
 ''very well, as you have nothing par ticular to do, you might let me have your tuTn?"
 ''Very willingly" replied the lady who was the empress of Austria.
Tombstone epitaph., 1891-08-16

IT is reported that the Turkish gov ernment has adopted rather 8 novel expedient to capture the bngNnds that recently stopped and robbed railroad train in Turkish territory. The Turk ish prisons have been searched and some fifty former brigands found, who were undergoing punishment for old offenses. These have been offered their liberty on condition of joining the troops and guiding them in pur- suit of Anastase and his band. The offer was accepted and the pursuit is now in progress.