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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Woodmen of the World.

Evergreen Camp. Woodmen OF the
World, held a well-attended meeting last
NIGHT at Concordia Hall. Ten new men,
bers were enrolled, and the following OFF,
GERS were elected to serve the ensuing
year: Consul Commander, w. w. Grass
witt: Adviser-Lieutenant. III: ID. Pleas,
ants: Banker. II. =. Gray; Clerk, Samuel
$. Rosendorf; Waterman. A. Metzger;
Sentry NJ Gable; Managers, Howard f..
Strudwick. A. S. Lanier. Charles A. Allen;
Camp Physician. Charles III. Chalkiey.
At the next meeting of the camp the OFF,
GERS will be publicly Installed and refresh
ments served by the camp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
"The Two Colonels" To- Might.

1.-THE Two Colonels." a drama of more
than ordinary force and fascination, will
be presented at the Academy tonight
and tomorrow, matinee and evening. by
an uniformly strong company. II is a
new play written by William Richard
Goodall. OF Washington. end has been
most favorably received wherever pre-
scented.
The Veteran Corps Band. of Baltimore.
will give popular concert at the Thea
tire next Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
VANDERBILT STILL BUYING LAND.
Two More Tpacts Added TO His Already
Vast Estate Near Asheville.

ASHEVILLE. n. c.. January 3.-(Spe-
cial.)-George w. Vanderbilt seemingly
intends TO buy up half Of Buncombe coun-
ty. Another deed has been filed here con-
veying to him the old River-Bend farm.
This tract contains 2s6 acres, and was
bought from State-Senator Joseph NJ.
GaZzam, If Philadelphia. for $4,000. An
other tract of 1874 acres. known as the
Colbert Tennent Farm" and one of
the loveliest places near Asheville, was
at the same time bought from Joseph
Gazzam McKensie, also OF Philadelphia,
TIE consideration being $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Precautions Ayains. SMALLPOX.

KING WILLIAM COURTHOUSE, VA,
January 3.--(Special) THE county justices
met here to-day. Drs. j. Roland Lewis
and Lemuel Edwards were appointed
health officers.
The whole reservation is quarantined.
one new case OF smallpox Is reported.
II Ia not believed that IL VIII spread any
further Everybody In the town has been
vaccinated The guards were increased.
The supervisors have ordered "A general
vaccination.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04

NEW YORK. January 3.-Henry
Goidthwaite. resident physician of the
Fifth-Avenue Hotel since 1878. died sud
denly early this morning In the hotel
from apoplexy He was the son Of the
late Judge Henry Goldthwaite, OF the
Alabama Supreme Court. and was born
I'm April. 1872. He entered the Confederate
army as a private, rose rapidly. and at
the close OF the war had the rank OF
major He was twice married, and leaves
two children. n son and a daughter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
GLOVE CONTESTS IN NORFOLK
Two Take Place Mt the Athletic Club
Sherman Champion Of Virginia.

NORFOLK. VA, January s.-tspccial)
Al the Ariel Athletic clubhouse tonight
there were two glove contests-one be-
tween L. J. Norcott. OF the United states
steamer Raleigh. and Edward Sweeney.
~ the United States steamer Marble,
hcad: and the other. for the heavy weight
ohamplonship Of Virginia, between
I'bon,as McMurray OF Norfolk. and John
sherman, OF Newport News. Jake Kill
rain. the pugiilst OF Baltimore. acted as
referee In the latter contest. Eight
rounds were fought, and the battle was
won by the Newport News man. The
first nght was won by the Raleigh man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
The Cashie River Frozen Over

WINDSOR. n. c., January 3.-tSpe-
cial)-The steamer BERTHE has made no
trip this week owing to the Cashie river
being frozen over, and there has been
no mail here from Plymouth on that &C
count.
James r. Mitchell, a prominent farmer
of this community, lost a valuable mule
on Tuesday. Some unknown person shot
the mule in the neck either with rifle
or nistOl.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04

OF the lake, from which the Duke
brothers had swept the snow: Mr. Blunt
was cut over the head with the skate
OF one OF his opponents. and he inflicted
n painful wound with a knife on MIR.
William Dukes face. The young men
were all arrested and bailed for their
appearance I'm court to-dfeS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, VA. January 3.-No auc-
ton sales to-day, and private sales ex-
tremely light. A small sale OF loose was
put on one or two warehouse floors to-
day. but buyers were SO few the sale was
postponed.
Revenue collections: Cigars and ciga'
rettes, s,6.o5: tobacco, $l.3i2.s9. Total. ST.
ilS9i. -,
All the bright warehouses will have
small sales tomorrow, the weather per-
uniting. Receipts of hogshead tobaccos
days. and warehouse men are buying
and sampling same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
BiOtCheS
And Pinples

indicate inactivity Of the
skin. They show that the pores are
clogged and that poisonous refuse
matter has been denied an egress.
The accumulation OF this matter
under the skin shows in red Jumps,
blotches and possibly in pimples.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
A Dem.n,ed Negro Frozen to Death.

DANVILLE. VA. January ESPECIAL,
During the snow-storfa last night SOL,
Richardson tcolored). who had been sick
for some time, became demented. ran
away from home Ia his night clothes.
barefootcd. crossed the iron bridge. and
TOOK the Midland railway track towards
chatham. lie was pursued by Weapons
i0liceman and another parry. but tn
man Was ~ Gset Of loot as = deer. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04

he outdistanced all who entered into the
chase. This morning the dead BODY OF
Richardson was found under the tres,le
have fallen through, and, being numbcd
with cold and fatigue. froze to death. lie
was about 80 years OF age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Death of Another Veteran.

Mr.. T. Griffin Read. of Company J.,
Third Virginia Regiment, Stonewall Bril-
gade. died at the Soldiers Home Wednes-
day; aged 20 years. The deceased was
from New Market. The funeral will take
place at Hollywood at noon to-day and
the services will be conducted By Rev.
Or. Hoge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
GRAIN AND corroN EXCHANGE

RICHMOND. January 3, 1895.
OvrHRINGs.--Wheat, v70 pushelA Corn-White,
4J2 bushels
sALEs-Wheat, $40 bushels Corn-wh,s.
Az bushels.
mixed. 57a6ac. sno-tbeiry. eea62c.; No 2
red. 0ileAG2c. Corn White Virginia, <6c.. No
white. &6c No 3 mixed. 44a+5c. Oats
No mixed, 36,sa37c. No. mixed, 35.sa
&c. winter. 4oa4Sc. Rye 65a5Sc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
The Passing Show" Takes Well.

II one wishes to realize how we have
gone ahead In burlesque OF late. one
should see THE Passing Show, winch
was presented at the Academy last night
before very large audience. Opera.
drama. or novei-anything that makes a
success nowadays-must accept the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04

stockers and fsedsrs. 81 25G3.15; COWS ani
bulls. N.50u375: calves, f3.oon50
Hoes-Recelpts. A0W had. market for
common lots easy; choice tirm: heavy, A25
Q&Se.
Sheep-Recelpts. 1900 head: market
opened steady. but closed easy and loc.
lower; lambs, S2.50d2.s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Entertain the Veterans.

The veterans Of the Soldiers Home were
entertained last night by the Home-Pace
Social and Literary Club. The programme
consisted OF vocal and Instrumental music.
charaQss. Tecitations. aud readings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
VETERINARY SURGEONS MEET.
Interesting Papers Read and Business
Transactcd-Tendered "a Banquet.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. January
Especial Tho State Veterinary Medi-
Cal Association convened in Charloites-
VILE to-day In annual session. Several In
teres,lns papers were read and considera'
Die business OF importance 10 the sur
ge0ns was transacted. This evening the
local veierin2ries rendered the association
Ion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Only the Sranssi ON Fire.

The alarm Of fire turned. In from Sta
ton ~ Mt 1906 o'clock last night was oc-
casIoned by the burning OF a mantel In
the house No. IA China street, owned by
Mrs. Foster and occupied by Mrs. Tatum.
The damage was about So
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
DEATHS.

READ.--Dled, at Lee Camp soldierS
Home. January 2 1875. Veteran Il
GRIFFIN READ. Company I. Thirty
bird Regiment Virginia Infantry stone,
wall Brigade. OF New Market. Va: asei
90 years.
Funeral at Hollywood. THIS DAY
friday al ie o'clock NJ, Rev. NJ. d.
Hoge, ID. n. officiating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Difficulty at the Lake.

While skating on the lake at the
reservoir last night. MeSsrs. Frank W.
in a difficulty with Mr. J. Ii. Blunt con
corning the right TO skate on a portion
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Stopping at New York Hotels.
Dr Harry Coldtbwaite Gone.

NEW YORK. January a-(Special)-W.
G.. Moseley. Astor; ]. p. Powell. 81. Denis
j, y. Grant, Sturtevant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
pAIyrIMoRE srocK MARKEr.

BALTIMORE, MD, January 3.-Vlr-
gini, century bonds. 5aitH5aiS Baltimore
and Ohio, ssls: Consolidated Gas stock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
Resumption OF Knitting.

TROY, n. Y. January. 3.-There IS
every indication Of an early resumption
~ t6a knittInv business In Cohoes. that
centre OF the Industry. a large addition
is being made TO the Atlantic mill, and
the work will be carried on day and night
next week AZ Egbsrts mill. Other mills
also show signs OF activity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-04
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
REPORTS FROM ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES OF THE WORLD.
Prices of Money, Bonds, Stocks, Grain, To-
bacco, Cotton, Sc, and the Wea-
Their Indications.

I" WASHINGTON, d. O., January g.
IIiIp Forecast for Virginia: Fair wea-
WV" ther; colder in northwestern por-
ton; westerly winds, becoming
northwesterly.
North Carolina Fair weather; westerly
to northwesterly winds.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

tnzt--fhe miiiioaairp's own expsrt IVA.
on the ground ard saw the diamonds
taken from the earth ana nrono,,r,s,',,
them to be without a flaw
But the expert and the millionaire
were both deeetyed-as to how the dIa.
monde cahie 10 be there. The uillion.
aires took $4,000 worth Of stnek n,
their return To San Francisco the ~.
eitemen, grew into a frenzy. Even N.
laia v. c. Ralston, then cashier OF ina
Bank OF California. was a victim II
Is believed that he Invested 500 coo
Finally there was a quarrel among
the conspirators as 10 an equitable Al.
vision. for there is no such thing as
honor among a certain class Tbs
diamond bubble burst. the conspiracy
vas eSDcstd- ln the meantime ths
Kentucky eolonel" was suddeniv
called East He had Invested about
500 600 In a new Kentucky home. and
had purchased all the lands adjoining
and was preparing to enjoy himself as
a fe1dal lord. Lawyers and detectives
were sent on TO interview the colonel
AMID his palatial surroundings and
they nnally induced him to dlssorEe a
portion ei the money.
sosas Of the California eonapirators.
however. could not be forced TO ais
Eorgo. a. they worked sumeshat In
the background. They. however. soon
lefi Tor New York. where a few Of then
yet rrmAin. working their California
MINING stock on a gullihis public.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14
rELEpHoNtso ON THE CONGO
Drusa. ~ish whish the Native. Are Ali.
70 Commemorate

Druzas -Iih which the Natives Are Abs
10 Commanlest~
Capt Five. Belgian explorer. says
that the people Of the Congo have a
curious and interesting method OF teie-
phoainE- For a long time be refused
TO believe thA, the natives really had
the power TO communicate Eith others
Al distance. though articles had been
sen, to him in answer to such eoumun-
icatioas. AT length. one day. journey
lag 90 the river By pirOgue. aud being
about any miles from Basoko, be de-
tsrmlned. Instead o, stopping. to press
OF 10 the village. Then one of bis peo-
pie offered 10 telephone TO the village
thar the party EouIa reach the place to-
SArd evening snd would like to have
supper prepared on arrival
A natiye with . drum thsn began to
beat II after a peculiar fashion. and
presently announced that be had heard
a reply. He thea rolled the drum Tor
some tine aud tranquility returned TO
his paddle Capt. Five waited with
much Interest to see whether his ap-
proacA you'd beoIDectsd and was aston
lshea as he reared Basoko toward even
IaE to recognize on the bank one OF his
ssilnw-expiorers. Lieut. verellen. A
Gre vas burning ashore and supper was
being made ready. Capt Five. after
greeting the lieutenant. inquired
eagerly how be had learned o, the aP-
proaeh Of the expedition. The lieuten-
ant replied that the news had been
brought some hours before b. negro.
who said that = white man was ap-
preaching by the way Of the river and
would need supper.
The drum used BY the natives for this
purpose Is small but noisy affair OF
wood. II ia constantly employed in
communicating short distances. in
order TO save time and trouble. In this
Instance there mad evidently been re-
LAYS OF drummers along the whole hfty
miles from the poln; where the original
signal was given TO near Basoko. The
natives are able. with their drums, 10
signal messages OF considerable length.
Thls particular instance Is recorded IN
Ia Flandrs. a Belgian publication.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14
I.rrs.t p,m IN the world.

The largest reservoir in the world Is
she great artificial lake situated at
Dnebar twenty miles southeast oil
uaalpur. Rajpootapa. India. The lake
covers an area OF twenty-one square
miles. The main masonry dam when
helps 10 eonhne this immense body OF
water Is i 900 feet long by s5 feet high.
5o fee, thick az the base and 10 feet at
the tor. Engineers say that 1t Is the
largest dam in the world.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14
social Distinction.

.oh. look. George, our name Is men.
,,orsd before the wiIkinses. What
'' why. Of course 1t is. It's in alpha
betical order. saa,va
"oh. but they'll be iuss as sA'Sse
ali the same. = ALLY sioper.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

Ieiegraph operators rarely come to blows.
although they have q great many words to-
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14


- Is diamond E.ine
,.,a d, nswJy-feund gold mine Is
- ~ Old story Of the dyiug AeHi-
= - attempted 70 reveal the site,
. ~ in the attempt. This gives
1, -lstal ealoring.- the seh-msrs
~ ~ prosPtetors who dig a hole
q. ls,rssly bring valuable ere from
4 r--lzs ziae. snd bury e. When the
- ors u dag gp the richness OF the
~ p-ovsd-te the sAtiaf&ction OF
. Western inrss:oF. and he buys the
| ~ d lhs rruana- After this scheme
n sssz uarsnd 4 while there u
' = l-a zhsn he robbers haze been
sus;fsa ~ The public Dsw lost
kfia. ains = discovered The same
| u E1ns IS noW being played in the
Es5ifs Desert. Cor the bSnent Of the
~ usa o. the East. many OF whom
sE % hsiisvs that sold grows as
| > .7ssn that bsoom IN the spring,
y iiiss rsPorff os these schsrnans
iuu asz sriHE oas a number Of
F.sscss--. restless uaiiAing msu ~ho
= sres Awaiting Cor the rich heldz.
s,ez, hfs TIE mirage theY often 50
: .Asir NzntsriuEs. l. ever beyond.
NJ uatgs AissE over the sandy.
.azalsss dss-rt Asd when their pgoyis-
~ srs entrusted thsy sink froEn sr-
iIzRi1a, thirst and hunger and die On
q bzrainx saass-
Tssss taiss regorts have Shitsned
as 4sssrt sttk tho bones ef thousands
8 fsusssctofs. besides causing the
i.asEitl rain Of many too eonrdins
asszt1rI Qus of the taost gigantic
ses-es ever perpetFatsd In the far
kei wD the Great Diamond swim
a q quarter af a century aEo. Il
tn hhishea IN san Franeiseo. with
iartiss e ihs plot in Ken,ueky. The
y, Fraarise9 oonspiFaterz secured the
a q Kentucky gentleman" one
lsss.si HsrpendinE some Of them
iszgAassd in London a few bushels Of
ffslah frcn The South Africa dia-
aas- sslds. aud. under the Eaise OF
s'i2sct7ra, visited a remote portion
Z - sesest The expedition Was con-
'ie'st sscretiy and At nighl these dia-
san'il wsFs planted In district OF
s5sral acres.
re f7aemerN returned. located the
~ a. mining and mineral lands and
- fepi qEiei for several tnonths
slaAlly they ssat out prospect
y s1Psdiiion TO uncover the stun.
: es'eeilyss would say.
iporis o; the discovery Of diamonds
'aads Of the desert soon reached
III Francisco. The conSpirators
Stg circulated the reports, yet
tended that they knew nothing OF
Z iaets, Specimen hnds we're e1hib-
r By experts and reported TO be OF
ls purest rays The city was thrown
10 fever Of excitement and speeuia-
''s ran high. Many sold their mining
fepsTtles Al a saersfce. thus bearing
ae naFket and running others. and
llaJ mortgngsd real estate and houses
7 a'dss 70 buy stock In the diamond
s'ds Millionaire spectators ac-
aapaaied some Of the speeuetors to
= aelds, and with spade they bur
'aed IN the sands and turned up dIa-
-'ads SO plentiful were they that
Gsgins Ttth a pocket knife diR-
-'aas we're found Some OF these were
.'f'a irom 500 to $500 each. They
~ been carefully planted and foeat-
% ne eoRspirators, and these oe-
s'i'aai rich finds led TO the belief that
-ss must be many others. One man
I, tied about quart OF these crys-
- sFeatiy resembling diamonds. and
--s1s them were several genuine
'Sa'A There could be no doubt about
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

The reyiving powers OF Parker's Ginger
Torsic render II iniispon-abia In every houe
sioaaa 81 troubles. colds and evsry form of dis
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

The grocer never sings "My way Is dark
asd lonsiy-" His weigh Is usually light.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

Shakespeare never billed his plays. Yes,
ne builded better than he knew, Bill did
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

Another peaceful Indian has been diseov-
1000 years
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

II tho Baby Is Cutting Teeth.
y sars sad use that old and wstried rer1-ay, Ma
SuaLor's socrHpa srn-r for chiIarsn reethins
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

xFtTs-Aii Fi,-stopped free by DR.. Kilne's Grea
Nerfe kestorcr. No Fitzafter the first days uss
nafteioa slFc- Treatise and e. trial bottle free
fse-s~s send 70 Dr.. Kline. .sGl Arch 81. PhiA, ia
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

Get Hindercoras md Use 1t
u Jon want 10 realize tho comfort OF being without
ooruS IttAkes them 90; perfectly. fsc al druggist
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

"Hanson's Magic Corn Balve."
druggist for II Price Is esntx !
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

BOUT once every
f-raae schemcrs
and huReo opera
tors IN mining
claims come to the
front Sometimes
It is the discovery
OF a lost Mexican
n IHc bursting
vi,h sold nuggets.
and sometimes It
Is a diamond E.ins
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

The easiest and best way to expand the
chest = - have gOod large heart In IL.
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14

q I've man should not want the earth--he
should be above II
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14
IN MINING.
- rAE suYER rs oFTEs
sAmsoozLEo.
OFTEN

!, ars.f pi,mena s~iaad. -cry.,.is
:. Kias-rr We're ri-atsd Ia IN.
-, sf tss DESERT Aad Even sh-
r,,.,t. were psesis~s-
The Lamar register., 1895-12-14


Shakespeare never billed his plays Yes,
ne nuilded better than he knew, Bill did.
--------------------
n tho Baby rs Cutting Teeth.
hs sars sad use that old and wslitred rerl-iy Ma
~nate-'s soorHiss srn-T for chiIarsn reethins.
A I've man should not want the earth-he
should be above II.
"Hanson's Magic Corn salve."
Nssi.nte5 % cure Or money rufundsd. Ask your
druggist for II Price Is eentx
Another peaceful Indian has been dIseov-
errd Z ID IN Montana. He has been petriaed over
gerte kestorer. No Fitsafter the frstdRy,a usc.
hAfteinas saFes Treatise and g. trial bottle freet
fse-sss send 70 Dr.. Kline. .ssi Arch 81. PhilA, Pa
The grocer never sings "My way il dark
Asd lonely" His weigh Is usually light
The reyiving powers OF Psrker's Ginger
Torie render Il Indispensable IN every home.
sfolnae eh troubles colds and eYsry form of dis
rr-s yield TO IT
Teiegraph operators rarely come to blows.
although they have great many words to-
Get Hindercoras md Use 1t
ypn sant % realize the comfort OF being without
'orns HtAkes them ou' perfectly. fsc- at druggist
The easiest and best way to expand the
chest : . have good large heart In IL.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-16
HIT ON THE BATTLEFIELD.
General Miles Tells Of the Sensations Pro
dcced By Cunshot Wounds.

General Miles Tells Of the Sensations Pro-
drced by Cunshot Wounds.
"You have been wounded several
times. general. How does it feel to be
ehot?"
"That depends upon where the ball
strikes you" replied General Miles. ''f
it passes through the fieshy part Of tho
body without hitting the bone, it is
half mile away before you realize that
you are shot. If it meets with resist
ance, however, you get the full force Of
the bullet, and it strikes you like a
sledge hammer. was shot in the neck.
The ball cut along the side of my
throat, under my ear and passed ON. At
Charlottesville ball struck my waist
belt plate. and then, DETECTING, went in
to the body. The blow paralyzed me.
could not move for weeks from my
waist downward, and every one thought
would die. / was taken home to Mas
sachusetts. and after few days sur
prised the doctors by moving my right
foot. They took this for sign that the
ball was in the opposite side of the body
and probed for it, laying the bone of my
hip bare They found the bone broken
and took out nine pieces, leaving one,
which they failed to find. They found
the bullet several inches farther down
than these pieces of broken bone.
"At another time / was wounded in
the shoulder by the half of a bullet. I
was holding my sword up to my shoul-
der when the bullet struck the edge of
the blade and was cut in two, one half
of the bullet flying on and the other 60
ing into my shoulder. At another time
was wounded in the foot, the ball
striking Mexican spur that was
wearing and going off into my foot.
By the way, l think I have the spur. +"
Here the general opened a drawer in his
desk and pulled out big Mexican spur,
which was broken ON one side. The
break was caused by the bullet striking
the sprr.-Bloomington (Ills.) Panta-
graph.
Rock Island Argus., 1895-12-16
Kaiser Wilhelm ms Stage Manager.


Some amusing anecdotes are related
in the press with respect to the kaiser
and the new Berlin Opera House. His
majesty may often be seen in the morn
ing, in civil dress, wearing white
cloak and smoking cigarette, crossing
Oh foot from the palace to the Opera
House. There arrived, he takes his po-
sition on the stage or follows tho re-
hearsals from his box. Many comical
encounters have occurred in the semi
darkness between kaiser and scene
shifters, ignorant of the visitors iden-
tity. The emperor, indeed, leaves the
discovery Of his presence to chance, but
this is often betrayed by an objection
from a coulisse which unexpectedly
breaks in during the progress of a re-
hearsal. This fortunate gift of observa-
ticn is usually SO well employed in
criticism of the arrangements which
have been made that the general man
ager, stage manager and director of the
ballet are unable to better achieve sue
cess than by following his suggestions.
The kaiser, it is related. once forgot to
throw away his cigarette. ON entering
the Opera House. The inspector there
upon respectfully called attention to the
fact. and his majesty replied. 1.-The
regulations fer the preservation Of Or
der in this house naturally hold good
also for me. ''-Westminster Gazette.