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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.
Bills Approved.

The Commissioners have recommended
favorable action upon Senate bill 81, ITO
open. widen and extend alleys in the Dis
trict of Columbia and also Senate bill
1907. ITO authorize the Commissioners Of
the District Of Columbia to appoint a dep
uty coroner. and for other purposes"
The Commissioners have forwarded to
the President, with their approval Senate
resolution No. 101, Providing for clerical
assistance in the health department of the
district of Columbia" which was referred
10 them for examination and report.
To Extend the Sewers.
The attention of the Commissioners has
again been called to the necessity of having
the brick sewer on the west side Of the
navy yard extended into deep water. and
IN consideration Of the importance Of the
work to the government to have the work
Of extending the 9Th street sewer COM
mereed and completed as early as possible
Liquor Licenses.
At the first meeting of the excise board.
of which references was made in yesterdays
Star, the following action was taken on
pending applications for liquor licenses:
Allowed, retail icenses-Philip F. CORN
ley. "a X street northwest; James Sullivan,
f01 4th street northwest; Oscar NJ Massey,
4O1 10th street northwest.
Allowed, wholesale-John C. Walker I'LL
and l713 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
Rejected, wholesale-George H. Demonet,
1917 nth street northwest.
The board will hold its next meeting on
TUESDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Beqse.t Of . wealthy, = Architect.

BOSTON, August 22-The VIII OF the late
Arthur Rotch. the well-known architect,
has been probated. 1t gives over 100000
to public institutions. To Harvard College
$4,000 Is left for the use Of Lawrence
Scientific School I'm the maintenance of q
department OF architecture. To the Bos-
ton Museum OF Fine Arts S25o00 is given.
The Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
receives S40OVU. divided IN four funds for
the general advancement OF art and archi-
lecture. Other requests are: s5.pS to the
Boston Architectural Club: 5000 to the
Boston Chfldren's Aid Society. and the in
come OF s25.Ooo TO Joanna Rotch. an aunt,
the principal to 20 ID the Massachusetts,
Charitable Eye and Ear Inflrmafy ut her
death. There are numerous requests TO
friend and relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Solomon Bailey Is fourteen-year-old
boy, who Is the owner and possessor Of q
goat. He does not let the goat run at
large. but keeps the animal tied on all &C.
casions. Yesterday he thought he would
give Mr.. William Goat" a treat, and so
he went down on the park near the river
Solomon felt tired. and so he thought he
would take a nap. He tied the goat to his
leg and went to sleep. The goat was en-
joying the grass when Policeman ROBBIE
came along. and he deprived the little boy
Of liberty and locked him up.
When Judge Taylor heard the case to-
day he released the boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
NEARLY LYNCHED HIM.
A Nashville Negro Insulted a Young
Lady.

A Nashville Negro Insulted a Young
Lady.
NASHVILLE. Tel H., August 22.-Almost
riot was created in South Nashville last
evening, and the life of a negro was at
stake. About pm. Tom Johnson a negro
aged twenty-four. threw his arms around
Miss Daisy Jackson. a young lady Of high
responsibility, who was walking along the
pavement. The shock to her was so great
that she tainted. Two passers-by came to
her relief, and a crowd of W hites soon gath
cred The report SPREAD abroad that the
negro had attempted an outrage, and angry
men fiocked to the spot.
A deputy sheriff. with great difficulty.
rescued the negro. who had been beaten
and severely wounded about the head, and
placed him in Jail. A mob of about 300
men went to the Jail and demanded the
person of the negro, but up to late hour
the man had not been brought out. 1t Is
the opinion Of many of those who have seen
the negro that he Is a lunatic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
MANY NEW SIDEWALKS
The Ones Ordered by the District Com,
missioners Today.
To he Done for the Public Safety and
ed Streets.

In order to fully carry out the law re-
garding the laying Of sidewalks, setting
curb. ETC.. under the appropriation for as
sessment and permit work. the Commits
sioners today ordered that the following
streets be attended to for the public safety
and comfort:
Pennsylvania avenue between 4 1-2 and
9Th streets northwest. south side.
v street between 18th and 18th streets
northwest, south side.
Twelfth street between o and P streets
northwest, both sides.
v street between 18th and 14th streets
northwest both Sides
Thirty-first street between NJ and p
streets northwest, both sides.
s street between 14th and 10Th streets
northwest both sides.
C street between 4 IL and 9Th streets
southwest, north side.
Sixth street between o and p streets
northwest, both sides.
d street between I'd and Sd streets north
west, both sides.
Sixth street between F and g streets
southwest. both sides.
Thirteenth street between L and Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, both sides.
Eighteenth street between F and G streets
northwest, both sides.
q street between 18th and 10th streets
northwest, south side.
Front of No. 913 Pennsylvania avenus
northwest.
Second street between Indiana avenue
and F streets northwest. both sides.
Pennsylvania avenue between 18th anC
five-foot alley west northwest, south side
X street between 14th and 10th streets
northwest, south side.
Corcoran street between 14th and 18th
streets northwest. both sides.
X street between Sd and 4th streets
northwest. both sides.
Vermont avenue between N and o street:
northwest. both sides.
street between 18th and 18th streets
northwest. both sides.
North Capitol street between New Yorl
avenue and . streets northwest. both sides
Oregon avenue. between 18th and New
Hampshire avenue northwest, south side.
g street, between 9th and 18th streets
northwest, both sides.
s street. between 18th and 14th streets
street. between 9th and 18th streets
nOrthw est, both sides.
Twenty-eighth street, between M and
Dumbartcn avenue northwest, both sides.
Fourteenth street. between + and New
York avenue northwest, west side.
Thirteen and a half street, between and
ID streets northwest. both sides.
p street. between Dupont circle and Rock
Creek northwest, both sides.
o street. between LIST and Sd streets north
west. both sides.
Thirteenth street between New York ave
nue. and l. street northwest. both sides.
Eleventh street between H and X street.
northwest, both sides.
Jefferson street between Water and C.
and o. canal northwest, both sides.
Prospect street between Both and 37tf
streets northwest, both sides.
Prospect street between 9th and yStt
streets northwest, south side.
G street between 18th and Tennessee ave
nue. northeast, both sides.
ID street between 9th and Kentucky ave
nue. northwest, both sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Race Entries for Tomorrow,

Following are the entries for the Old Do
minion Jockey Club races tomorrow:
First race. half mile-Mollie Penny, 95
Needmore. 100; Benjamin. 100; Speedwell
%; Vocalite. 30; Honest Tom, 30; Criterion
40
Second race six furlongs-Some More, 81
Helmet, 1O2: Forest Bird. %, Detroit 1OS
Eumult. %.
Third race, four and half furlongs-Mar
tel. 104: Pink H, 90; Beautiful Bells, 81
Eunice, 92; Red Elm, "a; Garnett Colt. no.
Fourth race. five frrlongs-Somage, los;
psnse Geldlng. 95; Magnet, Ito.
Fifth race, five furlongs-Elmstone 112
Perrier Jouet, 107; Walter Campbell. o.
Meadows. 104: Ada Blu, 102; Jim Lamb,
107; Johnny, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Mrs. NJ. A. Thompson died yesterday at
ternoon at her residence. II Defrees street,
from an attack of cholera morbus. A re-
port was current that her death was caused
by eating a hard crab. Her son-in-law,
Charles Bennett. and the attending physi-
clan. DR.. Street, are Of the opinion that this
report is unfounded.
Mrs. Thompson was quite well on Monday,
but ate a hard crab. and her death followed
on Tuesday. 1t is stated that a boat load
Of crabs arrived at the wharf Sunday and
from reports received from various persons,
1t Is believed that many who ate these
crabs were sick in consequence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
HOPEFUL OF RELIEF.
Pullman Strikers and Their Families
Encouraged by Gov. Altgeld's Act.

Pullman Strikers and Their Families
Encouraged by Gov. Altgeld's Act.
CHICAGO. August 22.-The Pullman
strikers and their families were greatly
encouraged today, the visit Of Gov. Altgeld
to their homes having led them to believe
that they will receive immediate aid. The
relief headquarters. which have been closed
for week. were reopened today in ex-
pectation Of returns from the governors
proclamation, and a few supplies were
received
Gov. Altgeld returned to Springfield last
night, leaving the strikers in the dark as
to his future plans for their relief COM
mittee from the board of county commits
sioners visited Pullman today and investi-
gated the cordition Of the families with a
view to voting money for their relief.
George NJ. Pullman fatty refused to be
interviewed regarding Gov. Altgeld's visit
and declared he would not discuss the
strike in any Of its phases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Nd, August 22.-Flour steady un.
changed-reeeipts. 9,s40 barrels; shipments, Ii 84e
barrels; sales. IL 800 barrels. Wheat easy-spot
o6'sa57 month, 56%a57; September. 565Sa57; be
cember, 60a60is: steamer No. red. 591sNreceipts,
bushels; milling wheat by sample, 57a5s Corn
dull spot and month. So asked-receipts, 1890
bushels; stock, 1875 100 bushels Sales 1000 bushels
southern white corn, 60; do. yellow, So. Oats
quiet.No white western, 36l9a37; No. mixed
do 34a35-recepts, IL, 631 bushels; stock 143 26l
bushels. Rye quet-No. 2 47-receipts. 400 bush
els stock, II 500 bushels. Hay frm-good TO choice
timothy, $l4.O0a$l5.00 Grain freights slow un-
changed. Sugar firm, unchanged. Butter firm
fancy creamery, :aa25; do; imitation, 1!als; do.
Eggs firm fresh 16; cold storage, 10. Cheese firm,
unchanged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

Frahcas L. Dover ADDsinfea to Take
Charge Of the Read.
PHILADELPHIA. August 22-The South
Jersey railroad. which only two months ago
opened ITS line to Cape May. today passed
mo ene hands OF receiver. Francis I.
o~en being appointed. The action IL q
ll1enoty one. being in accordance with an
III 9 or the largest creditors.
me south Jersey Railroad Company oper.
ates sixty-seven miles of railroad. Consist
~ ms ,s OF ,nnirty-nine miles from the junction
Winslow Junction to Sea Isie c.,r a.
to Cape May. 'uheuos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Last Nights Fires NJ Chtca.o.

CHICAGO. ILL.,. August 2.-F1rs at the
corner of Madison and Market streets last
right caused a damage Of $4,000. divided
as follows: Wsgg, Anderson Company,
woolens, $4,000; w. II. Fargo. boots ana
Shoes $4,000; Coulter & Co., notions, slO.-
600; p. Shawlman & Co., furs. $4,000,
building, $4,000.
The in-freight house of the Wisconsin
division Of the Chicago and Northwestern
railway was totally destroyed last night
The loss chiefly was on freight and is esti-
mated at $4,000 Ii was reported that n
fireman was consumed in the fire. but the
renort could not be substantiated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
The Waco Rate War Ended.

WACO. Tex. August 22.-The rate war
between railroads out of this place to st.
Louis and Washington is at an end. By the
cut made purchaser of an excursion
ticket to Washington and return could at
st. Louis get a rebate but there was no
stipulation as to his return, and his fare
back to Waco would cost him nearly as
much as the original ticket
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Vixilant-Britnnni Next Race.

LONDON, August 2Z.-The Times says 1t
has been definitely arranged that the
Britannia will be the competitor of the
Vigilant In the race for the Cape May cup
on September .. The course will be from
the Needles to and around Cherbourg break
water and return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

PITTSBURG. Pa. August 22.-Nfiss Edith
s. Clark. daughter Of a Pittsburg bank on
cial was walking near the Fort Wayne
railroad at Clifton. when a spark from .
locomotive set fire to her clothing. In O
moment she was enveloped I'm flames. Graz
ed by fright and pain. she rushed across
the tracks and sprang into the Ohio river,
from which she was rescued with difficulty.
She is In a very serious condition. but may
recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Couldn't Convince Him.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 22.-George w.
Turner, Pacific coast manager of the North
western National Insurance Company of
Milwaukee. has resigned from membership
in the insurance company. He is the
gentleman who declined to pay the assess
ment of February, 1893. until he could be
satisfied that none Of the money was en-
ployed to corrupt legislators at Sacramento.
The officers Of the Pacific Insurance Com
pany say they showed him all the vouchers
and proven beyond peradventure that their
skirts were clear. but to no purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
To Take MIR. slonn's Place.

HARRISBURG. Pa, August 22.-The
state democratic committee met today and
fixed September IL as the date for holding
the convention to fill the vacancy on the
ticket created by the death of Hannibal X.
Sloan of Indiana county, one Of the NOM
inees for Congressman at-large. Suitable
action was taken on Mr. Sloans death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
TaraI 10 Ride AgftatOr.

NEW YORK, August Pin the Futurity
on Saturday Fred Taral will probably ride
Mr.. Keene's Agitator. Thus far Agitator
has not been regarded with favor by bet
tiers, but with Taral up and weighing 1O8
or whereabouts he is now likely to have
many supporters.
Cromwell, who has been in course Of de-
velopment at Jerome Park, will probably
start in the Futurity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Vigllnnt in the Dry Docks.

SOUTHAMPTON, August 22.-The yacht
Vigilant was placed in dry dock today and
thoroughly inspected. 1t was found that
the hook suppqrting the forepart of the
centerboard had carried away and that the
lead about that portion of the keel was
damaged. The centerboard. however, was
only chafed and is virtually uninjured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

The Woman's Figure Nailed 10 n Ken.
tucky Tree.
NEW YORK. August PA dispatch from
London, KY. to the Evening Post says:
"A report was sent out from here last night
that woman was found nailed to a tree
near this village. The facts of the case are
That only an effigy of a woman was found.
Inc inquire was labeled with the name of a
wen,known young woman OF the neighbor-.
hood. IL is believed to be the work OF a
young man whose offer of marriage she
had rejected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
OWNED BY OWENS MEN.

Enthusinsm Over the barbecue at
Lexington, Ky.
LEXINGTON. KY, August PA crowd
OF perhaps 1000 PEOPLE gathered here today
to attend the Owens barbecue and hear
speaking at Woodland, a suburban park.
A Kentucky barbecue was spread and the
women OF the district managed things.
w. Z. Owens, Judge G. b. Kinkead, Jere
Morton. J. c. Lockart and other prominent
n en- OF the district made speeches. The
whole town is owned by Owens men. and
no such enthusiasm has been seen here In
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Fever q. Kansas City Beef.

BUFFALO. n. Y, August IA con.
signment OF forty-eight beeves. suffering
from Texas. or splenotic. fever. was re
ceived at the stock yards yesterday. They
came from Kansas City. When one OF the
cars was opened two carcasses were found
inside. Post mortems showed the presence
of the disease. The entire consignment
was slaughtered. and the carcasses sent to
the rendering works.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
UNION VETERANS UNION.

Gen. Cakes Elected COMMANDMENTS
ChieE-Dr. Bonds Success.
ROCHESTER,. N. Y, August 22.-Gen.
George j. Cakes Of this city was today
elected commander-in-chief of the Union
Veterans Union.
The other officers elected were: Deputy
commander-in-chief, Gen. Wardrapp Of
Massachusetts; second deputy commander,
Gen. Louis K. Ellis Of Ohio; surgeon gen.
eral, Dr. 8. S. Bond of Washington.
A resolution was passed to petition Con-
sress to set aside the 18th of June as a
national holiday to be called veterans day,
In commemoration of Bunker Hill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
The National Horse show.

NEW YORK, August 22.-The National
Horse Show Association has issued the
prize list for the annual exhibition. which
this year takes place on November u to IL,
in Madison Square Garden. The classical
ton is most complete. there being 102 CON-
petitions. for which prizes aggregating $780,
900 are offered. In the trotting and road
ster division the premiums amount to
s., $50, divided between fourteen classes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
ANARCHISTS IN AMERICA.
They Send Money to Help Their
Berlin Brethren.

NEW YORK, August pa dispatch
from Berlin says: 1t is stated that among
the belongings Of the fourteen anarchists
who were arrested in this city on the 18th
instant were a number Of documents, W hich
show conclusively that the Berlin plotters
were in constant communication with breth-
rem In Paris. Barcelona, Chicago and Lon
don.
Evidence was also found that financial
aid had been received from the anarchists
In the cities named by their companions In
Berlin.
Anonymous letters threatening Emperor
Williams life are frequently received at
the imperial palace, and all possible pre-
cautions have been adopted to prevent the
carrying out Of the threats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

PHILADELPHIA. August 22-At the end
OF the fftieth round of the shoot for the
Riverton challenge stake today the score
stood: Welch killed a.. missed 3; Ffnletter
killed 49, missed /. WEIGH missed his first
third and forty-eighth birds; Finletter
missed his forty-sixth. The score at the
end Of the seventy-ifth round stood: WEIGH
killed %. missed 9; Finletter killed al,
missed z --T-rrr 30
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
INDIANS BECOME FESTIVE.
They Want Pay From Cattlemen fol-
Their Lands.

Ell RENO. o. T.. August 22-Reliable
information has reached here that the
Kiowa and Comanche Indians are becoming
alarmingly troublesome. because the money
to the amount Of $00.OOO due them by cat
tlemen for lease Of their country has not
been paid them. 1t has been due them for
several months, and they are unable to
get q dollar.
As a result, the Indians are assuming
a warlike attitude toward these cattlemen,
and In some sections the disturbing element
has destroyed range fences and slaughtered
cattle.
Serious trouble has also come about by
reason of individual demands by certain
members of these tribes for their share of
the pay. There Is much uneasiness among
the cattlemen and neighboring settlers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
A Petersbury Pastors Change.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

Special DESPATCH 10 The Evening Star.
PETERSBURG, Va, August PREY. w.
II. Savage. for the past year or more rector
of the Good Shepherd Memorial Episcopal
Church in this city, has accepted a call
to the charge of three churches in Princess
Anne county. one of which is the Episcopal
Church at Virginia Beach. He will enter
upon his new charge about the LIST Of Oc-
tober next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

CONCORD. n. H.. August 22-Arthur q.
Mclean. charged with the murder OF Net
tie Douglass at Henniker. with whom he
went riding on the night of August II, to.
day waived examination. pleaded not guilty
and was committed without ball Mclean
stu maintains his nerve and was not a biz
daunted by the crowd that packed the court
house almost to suffocation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

LONDON' august 90 berun uispatch
to the Times says: A petition TO the
emperor signed by the German residents OF
Apia. Samoa, favoring the annexation OF
the Samoan Islands by Germany. declares
that the establishment OF q Joint Anglo
German protectorate In the event OF the
United States Withdrawing from the trip
artfte agreement would lead to the ex-
tinction Of German interests In the South
seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Killed While Coupling Cars.

HUNTINGTON. w. Va. August 22.-Chas
Peyton. a switchman In the Chesapeake and
Chic yards. went between two cars to make
a coupling today, and met with a horrible
death. He did not see a bolt that had be-
come loosened and projected so that it
went entirely through his head, suspending
the body while the train moved two car
lengths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. August 22-The
Society OF American Florists, in session
here today. listened to essays on subjects re-
lating to Horticulture. and afterward selected
Pittsburg as the place for holding the con-
Vehtion IN 1875. Officers were placed in
nomination to be balloted for tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

NEW YORK, August pa special dis
patch from Lima, Peru. says: The govern
ment is arming peasants in the disturbed
districts and has purchased In Guayaquil
for $4,000 cargo of arms. which will be
transshipped to Lima.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

MORRISTOWN, Tenn, August 2.-The
democrats of the first district have decided
not to put out a candidate for Congress-
man, but will fuse with the prohibitionists
and try to elect Cheves. prohibition candi-
date, over Anderson republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22

PITTSBURGe Pa. August 22.-There is a
wide discrepancy Of opinion as to whether
Cashier Gardner Of the Altoona bank is or
has been in this city. Gilkeson's detectives
say the man Is here yet and they will get
him, while the United States officials laugh
at the story and insist that Gardner with
100000 in his pocket. is in the far west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Wreck Of an Excursion steamer.

RAT PORTAGE. Ont. August 22.-Ths
steamer Monarch. 100 tons burden. struck
a rock and went to the bottom August l9.at
Long Sault, Rainy river. and fifty excur-
sionists escaped by a rope. None were
lost. The steamer was the largest In the
lakes and lies in fifty feet of water. News
OF the wreck was brought I'm by an ex-
cursionist, who returned last night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
Extradition OF Albert Perrin.

ALBANY, N. Y, August 22.-The cover
nor has granted the request for the extra
dition Of Albert Perrin of New York, charged
with embezzlement of $4,000 in California
ten years ago, on the ground that there are
facts in the case which can only be settled
in that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
German Veterans Elect omcer..

P1TTSBURG. Pa. August 22.-The Ger
man kriegerbund closed its session here
after electing c. E. Walruff Of Kansas City,
Mo-, president: Fritz Schrader Of Baltimore,
Nd. Vice president; Julius Egeers of Chi.
cago: H.. secretary; Louis Ertel of Cincin.
natl treasurer; II. Bushman OF Cincinnati
attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-22
SPREAD or CHOLERA
Deaths From the Disease In Gcrw,.~
and Holland.

and Holland.
AMsrERDAM. August 2.-Three fre,A
cases OF cholera have been reported here
Al Maestricht one new case of cholera ana
Two deaths from that disease are an.
hounced- One fresh case of cholera is re.
ported from fiaarlem and at Kynderdvck .
death from that disease has occurred
BERLIN. August 22.-For the week end.
ing at noon on August 20 there were thirty.
swo new cases OF cholera and twenty-thre<
oiherent parts Of the German empire.