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enough to be considered safe, say


Indiana outside Of Marion county Qn-
dianapolis) show net republican gain
Of 4, ,l79, little over ten to precinct.
This ratio Of repu blican gain has been
kept steadily up and II it continues will
give the state to Mckinley by over 30,
600. With such a heavy republican
vote over the state the repu blicsns
have probably all the congressional
cand idates, though there iS doubt
about three.
The Democrat National committee still
claims that complete returns win give the
State to Bryan by a fair plurality.
New Jerseys Vote.
TRENTON, N. j., Nov. 4-Revised re-
turns give Mckinley plurality Of 6s,.
600 in New Jersey. The republicans
have elected seven congressman sure
and the result in the Seventh district,
between Young, Lam and McEwsn,
republicans, is in doubt. Three and
perhaps four Of the 81 counties have
gone democratic.
North Dakota for Gold.
BISMARCK, N. d., Nov. 4.-The repub-
licans have carried the state by from
5000 to 5000 Fifty.three precincts
out Of 1913 give Mckinley 9,6Os, Bryan
1917
wyoming.
CHICAGO, Nov 4.-The Associated
press received the following from Jo-
seph M. Carey: Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov.
S.-Wyoming in great doubt; think Nc
Kinley will have small majority. It
may require official count to decide
who is elected"
BUTTE, Mont, Nov. 4.-Bryan's ma
jority in the state may reach $4,000.
Hartman, silver republican, is elected
to congress by from 5000 to 10000 over
Goddard, regular republican. The en-
tire democrst-populist fusion state
ticket is elected, with the possible ex-
ception of associate justice of the su-
preme court, treasury and secretary Of
state.
Idaho Ten Thousand Democratic.
BOISE, Id, Nov. 4.-Conservstive es-
Inmates indicate Idaho will give 10000
majority for Bryan.
Alabama'S Majority Reduced.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Nov. 4.-The ma
jority for Bryan will probably not ex-
ceed $4,000
Arkansas Gives Only $4,000.
LITTLE Rock, Ark. Nov 4.-Arkansas
gives %, 1000 majority for Bryan.
Utah Democratic by $4,000.
SALT LAKE, Nov. 4. Utah gave
$4,000 for Bryan.
West Virginia Close,
WHEELING, w. Va, Nov. AT II
o'clock this morning returns from the
state, which are slow, show republic,
an gains over 1892, and there is strong
probability that the state has gone fol
Mckinley
south Dakota Undecided.
YANKToN, S. d., Nov. 4.--Returnl
from the state are hard to get. Last
night one-third Of the vote had been
received. Out of $4,000 votes cast Nc
Kinley has 1900 majority. The gain
in the Bryan vote over the estimates Il
90 per cent thus far, while McKinley''
gain is only per cent. II this con
tinues Bryan will have majority.
North Carolina Not Positive.
RALEIGH, N. c., Nov. 4.-The elec
tion passed of very quietly. Bryan
so far as heard from, was supported by
both the democrats and populists, and
has carried the electoral vote of the
state by majorities vsriously estimated
at between 10000 and 100000 Holton
republican chairman, however, claims
the state for Mckinley by between 8,
600 and 10000.
Iowa Strongly Republican.
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The ADVOCATE from this week till
DseembeE 81, 1871, tor V9s dollar casa,
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sells. where he goes as first secretary. Seno.
ra Covarrubias and her children, now In
Paris, will join him at his new station
Sonora Covarrubias is American, nee
Chopin, of New Orleans. Senior Luis Pardo
sailed from New York for Havana Wednes.
day, on leave of absence, going to Mexico
Senior Edmundo Plaza, for many years sec.
rotary at Washington, left last season to
be secretary at Japan.
Hawaii is represented by Mr.. Francis
Hatch, December 1895, who followed Mr.
Castle as E. E. and NJ. p. Mr.. Hatch and
his wife have not yet returned from New
England, where they summered. Mr.. +. p.
Hastings is secretary of legation.
In the Haitian legation Mr.. Leger, al
though not yet presented formally has been
appointed in place of Mr.. Haentjens. E. F.
and NJ. P, March. 1888, and Mr.. Nicholas is
secretary of legation.
The Dominican republic sends as charge
de affaires Mr.. Alessandro Wos Gil, with
headquarters in New York, where he has
been established since April, 1894.
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can minister either at Paris or his own
country been received at Washington.
Japan. Corea, Argentine Republic, Costa
Rica and Haiti will at the. opening of the
social season be represented by new min
listers, and every day adds to the number
of secretaries and attaches who will come
for awhile to serve at their various lega-
lions and to enjoy the drawing rooms and
ball rooms of the national capital.
The Four Embn saies.
Next week the British embassy, which
was located at Newport, r. l.. for the
summer. will be transferred to this city.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, G. C. B., G. c. NJ,
ambassador E. and p, since April. 1885,
will sail from England for New York Oc-
and their four daughters. will arrive few
weeks later from Europe, where they have
been for some months.
Viscount Cough, charge d'affaires, now at
assisted in dispensing the Inequalities of
the embassy all summer; Mr.. Bax-Iron-
sides, secretary, who is presently expected
after leave of absence abroad; the Earl
England; Mr.. Reginald Tower, newly ar
rived secretary; Mr.. Macleay and Mr..
Young are the present members of the
embassy Of Great Britain at Washington
Mr.: Hugh OBeirne. third secretary. sailed
last week for home. and will be made Sec
ono secretary at some post not yet decided
on upon his reaching London. Mr.. Cecil
Spring-Rice is missing from the number,
he having returned to England last fall.
The French Embassy.
Mr.. ]. Patenotre, ambassador E. and p.
of France since April, 1893, and his wife,
with their little daughters, one of whom
was born during this summer, are at Cliff
ton, their suburban home. after a season
at Cape May. The personnel Of the French
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for his mother, aunt Of Prince Cantacu-
zene, whose death occurred, recently. The
latest appointment In this legation is that
Of Mr.; de yolan. bachelor first secretary
at Nagasaki. On the arrivhP Of Mr.. de
Volan Mr.. de Neck second secretary, with
Madame de Neck and de Neek, jr., who
was born in Washington in the spring, will
go abroad. Mr.. Alexandra de Somow, who
served for many months tAst charge at
Washington, left in June. was married at
Odessa, Russia, to Mile. Muhlbaer, daugh-
ter of Colonel Muhlbaer of, the imperial
army. With his bride he passed through
this country few days ago ibn the way
to Vancouver, B. c.. to- take ship for ia
pan, where he has been sent oas first sec
rotary. TIE title Of Gen. Mertwago, naval
and military agent, has been rails ed from
that Of post captain since arriving at this
station. , a. Il -
Turkey.
Mavroyeni Bey, envoy extraordinary and
minister plenipotentiary of Turkey, March,
1887, sustained his reputation as a favorite
at Bar Harbor all season, and continues
to linger IT. the vicinities of his divinities
down east" Mr.. Norighian Effendi, first
secretary, and Madame Norighian are at
their home in this city.
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The Prize Poster.
From Truth.

lfutn.
Once upon a time a green cat sat under
a blue rose bush devouring a red mouse
This cat did business in the southeast cor
ner of a poster while at the upper left
grew a vague, lavender-faced maiden
against a lemon sky. Her hair and eyes
were the color of the cat; also of the shirt
front of the dim-featured, alizarin-faced
youth beside her. The purple grass hest
tated drfuly about them. In the distance
a vermillion sail was cutting a wide swath
against mauve moon.
Something akin to intelligence azured the
reflection of the far-faced hoy.
The washing is on the line" he grieved.
The lavender eyelids fell.
"Out of the intense, comes she hest
tated, and the rest was lost in the cream
colored silence.
The cat sped gohelin-blue yeowl such
as thrive only in Poster Land.
The tragedy was finished.
The prize poster was ready for the con-
test.
/ do not know what 1t means. Neither
does the artist.
But those who have gone deeply into
the heart of things-who have solved the
elusive fairness of Browning and Boards
ley, they-they will understand.
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ever. was not a success, as anticipated, on
ly few countries sending representatives.
Senior Carlo was accompanied by Seniors
Vela and AlborneZ, attaches. Senior Calvo,
minister resident Of Costa Rica, June 1896
succeeded Senior Manuel Peralta who came
here on a special mission and is now min
lister to France and Spain. Senior Calvo is a
native of the country he represents, and the
son of one of Its prominent statesmen. He
was educated in Central America, and
founded the first daily paper in Costa
Rica. He has been successfully since 1885
a member Of the claims commission,
governor of the province of Carriage, secre-
tary Of the Costa Rican delegation to the
international conference at Washington,
delegate to the monetary conference here,
and charge d'affaires to the United States.
He has written several books descriptive Of
his country, and among his successes was
the reorganization of the police forces of
Costa Rica, the model of that of the United
States.
Guatemala.
Senior Lazo-Arriaga, E. E. and NJ P. OF
Guatemala, June, 1893, and also of Hondu-
ras, has been absent at home some months,
but is shortly expected here. Nine. Arriaga,
with their children will return this month
from Coburg Canada, having spent the sea-
son there and at Cape May.
ComfnEs and Goings.
Mexico March, 1882. and his wife are here,
after summer that included visit to
Cape May, and for the minister a visit to
his home Senior Jose Godoy, newly APP
pointed first secretary, is on his way from
Guatemala to the capital, and Senior Co.
varrubias will on his arrival leave for Brus-
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ern watering places. but Il daily expected.
The single new diplomat at the legation
of Norway and Sweden is a son born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Knagenhjelm, two weeks ago.
and there is every reason for the youngster
to favor pleasant relations with the United
States, his mother being one of its lovely
women. Mr.. j. A. w. Grip, f. E. and M
p. since June, 1880, is not without reason
able suspicion regarded as one of the COM
ing Benedicts of the corps. American
girl?" Oh. yes. Count Wrangel continues
absent, with strange disregard Of the good
times he Is missing.
Mr.. Brun. E. E. and M. P, October, 1895,
is in New York, returning here from Bar
Harbor and other seaside resorts There
are no secretaries nor attaches connected
with the legation of Denmark
The Belgian Representatives.
Mr.. Alfred LIE CHAT, the Belgium E. E.
and M. P. May, 1889. is most prominent III
affairs social land has taken part in all gay
functions at Bar Harbcr the past few
months. He is not expected in Washington
before November 1. Madame LIE CHAT is
in Rome. The marriage of Mr.. Raymond
LIE CHAT, son Of the minister and secre-
tary Of legation, to Miss Payson Of Wash
ington, and their subsequent departure for
Europe. registered the withdrawal Of one
eligible from here, and a second loss was
sustained few months ago when Count
Conrad de Buisseret left for Const n .inople
with his bride. formerly Miss Story. The
fatal gift that pertains to the mambers of
Belgium's legation of being able to carry
off the loveliest American girls seems to
gain strength with time and exercise, for
here comes a published statement that
Miss Belknap is soon to wed Mr.. Paul May,
an attache. who has been at his present
post only short while. Mr.. Maurice Joos-
tens was lately made counselor of the Bel
gian legation.
Mr.. de Weckherlin, E. E. and NJ. p Of
the Netherlands, June, 1884, is now in Eu-
rope, ana MI. PlantGn, consul general at
New York, is charge d'affaires.
The Spanish Legation.
Senior Juan Du Bose is the last acquisition
of the Spanish legation. and comes as adj
ditional first secretary. Mr.. Du Bose Is a
bachelor of excellent appearance, and
speaks English fluently. He has been in
the service since 1879, and has at different
times been stationed at the foreign office,
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Senior Mendonca, E.E and NJ. P. since
January, 1891, continues to i'll! acceptably
the place assigned him by his government.
Senior Oscar D. Amaral, first secretary
here formerly, is now occupying the post
OF first secretary at Quito, Ecuador.
Senior Oliviera Lima, who came from
Berlin to succeed him, and Senior Mario
Mendonca, son of the minister. are the
present members of the legation, Senior
Brandao having been recently appointed,
but not yet arrived.
Argentfnn's New Representative.
Senior Don Garcia de Merou, E. E. and
NJ. p. Of Argentine Republic, June, '9G,
will meet his colleagues here for the first
time when the season begins. He is a
tall, serious looking man of reserved man
ners, being person Of literary distinction
as well as prominent in his career. He
was born in the country he represents,
and educated in the colleges and universe
ties of the place of his nativity. His diplo
matte career began in 1881, when he was
sent to the convention at Panama He
afterward served as secretary at Colom-
bia and Venezuela, and while charge
legation at Madrid. From that city he
went to Paris. in 49, and returning to
Argentina in 50 was appointed private
secretary to the president of that coun-
try. He afterward served successfully as
minister to Paraguay, Peru and Brazil,
and for some time before coming here trav-
eled with his family in Europe. He is
the author of several books of critical es-
says and poems. Sonora Merou was born
in Buenos Ayres about twenty-six years
ago and has been married nine years. She
is a plump, pretty brunette, speaks French,
English, and, of course, Spanish, and plays
well the piano and banjo Three little
girls constitute the family of the minister
and his wife, who have a charming home
in a fashionable neighborhood and prom
Use to contribute much to the round of
otol r,1n No, o,,I Ii;
wife, formerly Miss Murphy of San Fran
cisco. have left for Paris, where he has
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She Accepted the Nomination.

From the Atchison Globe.
An Atchison man recently asked girl to
marry him. and though she had been sit
ting Up nights for him for six months
she replied that she would notify him OF
her answer by mail. After spending a
week in suspense, he received letter
from her, three thousand words in length.
In it she explained her position on the
tobacco question, stated what she had al
ways advocated as the best kind of baking
powder, told him that it was with a feel
ing of deep qualification that she accepted
the honor he had done her. and hoped
that she would always Faithfully preserve
the traditions of good housekeeping, &C.
He was nearly dead with exhaustion when
he reached the postscript. which read
You are SO full of politics. 1 thought 1t
might please you to be accepted like the
candidates accept their. presidential homi-
nationS.'
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part proportionately that they have in
other years, the record of new appoint
ments being well sustained. Eligible, and
fascinating. if ineligible, bachelors and wild
overs, titled or otherwise as Senator
Chandler recently characterized them, have
been ruthlessly shifted to foreign posts.
Beautiful wives, sisters and daughters from
distant chimes have been spirited away to
flash their eyes and play their wits among
the masculine natives elsewhere. The re-
lentless tides of circumstance have, how
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service. his father being present minister to
Rome, and has been secretary at Rome for
some time.
From Colombia.
1t Is confidently expected by the friends
of Gen. Rengifo, charge Of Colombia, that
he will before long be made minister of
his country to Washington. Senior Hur-
tado, minister since 1887, is accredited else
where, and is seldom at his post here Gen.
Rengifo married during this year Miss Par
bour OF this city, and they have lately
taken an attractive home in desirable
locality.
The Chilean Legation.
Should the reports that Senior Dominky go
Cana, envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary Of Chile since June, 1S93 is
to be withdrawn owing to political changes
in his country, or sent to Paris to succeed
Senior Motto, there would be earnest re-
grets, both officially and socially. Senior
Gana'S ability and courtesy have made for
him high place in the regard of all who
know him, and his family will be sincerely
missed where their presence has added SO
much to the pleasures in which they nave
taken part. Senorita Cana will make her
debut this winter. Senior Alfredo Cana,
the handsome, dark-eyed son of the min
lister, and Senior Victor Eastman, second
secretary, are considered the most dashing
and "all around fine fellows among the
younger members of the corps. Mr.. East
man will probably return to Chile for
visit in January. Senior Saratea Pinto has
recently arrived from Chile to fill the post
of first secretary. Senior Anibdl Cruz, for
merly Of this legation, was married in the
summer to one of the beauties of Chile.
Venezuela.
Senior Jose Andrade, envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of Venezuela
since December. 1893, has, with his daugh-
ter, returned from Cape May, where they
spent the season. The marriage last spring
Of Miss Teresa Andrade to .Schlottma nm
of Venezuela, viii! leave Miss Elisa An
drade to dispense the Inequalities of the
legation. Senior Manuel Ponte, first secre-
tary, Senior Pulido, Seniors Eduardo and
Jose Andrade Penny, sons of the minister
are the members of the legation. Senior
Alberto Fombona, a sadder and wiser
young man as to the tribulations of f1irt-
ing in New York, returned to his relatives
in Venezuela some time ago.
From Ecuador.
Senior Carlo, E. E. and M. P. of Ecuador,
February, 1896. is absent from Washing. ION
on visit to Mexico. to which place he Ia
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of continued royal appreciation. The COM
phcattons arising from the case of Louis
Stern of New York also caused unenlight-
cred apprehension as to the permanency of
the German ambassadors stay here. but
the quartet has not yet been dispersed nor
suffered renewal The outside world can
OILY guess regarding the elevation of the
Austro-Hunsarian minister to the rank of
ambassador. but the fact that Madame
Hengelmuller is par excellence the hand
sc NEST woman seen at the various large
functions here is regarded by the prejudiced
as many reasons why her country should
stand with those that lead.
Although the three years term of the
Chinese minister expired in July no Gre
dence is given to the report from Van
couyer, Il. c., that he will be at once sue
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ever, waves of compensation, for being "off
with the old diplomat means always to be
ION with the new"
AT this date four ambassadors extraor-
binary and plenipotentiary, twenty-three
ENJOYS extraordinary and ministers pIeni-
potentiary, one minister resident and one
Charge d'affaires are included in the list
Issued monthly by the Department of State
Austria and Hungary being under one en-
peror, are hyphened under the same repre-
sentation; Sweden and Norway who ac-
knowledge one king, have a single guard
Ian for their mutual interests, and the min
lister of Guatemala is also minister of Hon
duras- The affairs of the Dominican repub-
lie are ordered by a charge, who resides in
New York city, which the minister of Haiti
also makes his place of residence.
Unauthen1cated RumOr,
The probability of the British ambassa-
dor, who is dean of the corps, and Is now
serving his final year according to the "age
limit, being Immediately succeeded" has
been rewritten, rediscussed and redropped.
The differences between the French am
bassador and the assistant secretary Of
state, which seemed to threaten the recall
of the former, have died out The fact that
during the summer Mr. Rockhill acting In
Mr. Olney's absence, received the French
ambassador when calling to present Mr.
Tiebau secretary of the French legation,
appears to have settled an awkward ques-
ton for the general public and stopped
over-talk. The possibility of the recall of
the Italian ambassador has been reverted
to frequently from the sta ndpoint of what
might be termed bird's-eye rumors and
drtfted OUT of current comment on the tide
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Mr. Hoshi Toru, who presented his ere
dentials in July envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of Japan to
the United States, succeeds Mr.. Kurino,
now minister to Rome, but Is not accredit-
ed to Mexico, as was his well-liked pre-
deceSsor. Mr.. Toru is a scholar and a man
of forceful personality, having suffered for
his political opinions while practicing law
in Japan by being thrown into prison. He
was educated in London as bafrister and
became while there a member Of the Mid
die Temple. He is judged to have been in
strumental, together with Count Itagaki
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and Mr.. Won Schwerin have served at
Washington during the year, and in March
Mr.. Won Flotow left. and new second sec
rotary. Mr.. Won Breuning, filled his posi-
ton. Baron Herman, attache, is now on
leave in the west.
The Austrian Legation.
The Austro-H Hungarian envoy extraordi-
nary and minister plenipotentiary. Decem-
Der, 1894, after summer in his own coun-
try. is at Newport. The legation has been
transferred from Bar Harbor. where 1t
was located during warm weather, Prince
Raoul Wrede. counselor and charge
d'affaires. having returned. and Minister
and Madam Hengelmuller, with their pretty
children, will soon be settled in the elegant
mansion purchased by their government
last spring. Two changes occurring with
in the year are Mr.. de Mezey's appoint
ment to Rome. he being succeeded in jan
uary by Prince Wrede, who came here
from Berne, Switzerland. and the fitting
Of Count Lewis Szechenyi to Rome. Mr.. de
Mezey is now about to leave Italy for a
pest at Rio. Brazil. DR.. Ludwig Wagner.
attache, is still lowering about the north
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Madrid. in the United States, for two
years as junior secretary. and at London
Constantinople and Santiago de Chile. SEN
or Dupuy de LONE, E. e. and NJ. P. Of
Spain. May, 1895. with Madame de Lone
and family. is to be here before long from
Lenox, with all the secretaries and at
taciics of the legation. Senior Pastor has
arrived at Lenox after tour from Mar
ragansett to the City Of Mexico Mr.. An
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The viscountess Santo-Thyrso, wife Of the
minister. is young woman Of charming
appearance. her accomplishments includ-
ing perfect mastery of English, and 1t is to
be regretted greatly that owing to the
death of her father she will be prevented
going out this winter The Portuguese le-
cation has neither secretaries nor at
taches.
Switzerland.
Mr.. Pioda, e. E. and M. P. Of Switzer-
land. March, 1895, and Mrs. Pioda, who
have been absent in Europe, are now in
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attache, Is absent.
The Kaiser's Representative.
The German embassy has been estab-
lished in LenCx since June, at which time it
was transferred there literally bag and
baggage"
Baron Thielmann, ambassador E. and P,
October, 1895, with Baroness Thielmann,
his wife. and their two little daughters,
Garcia and Hilda, are looked for here the
middle of October. Baron Won ketteler,
former counselor, is now in this country
on his way to Germany to assume duties
as minister to Mexico. Mr.. Won Reichenau
having arrived from Bucharest, Roumania,
to succeed him. Captain Hesse, attache,
who will join his regiment at home, having
sailed for Germany within the past few
days, will be followed by Count Won Goet-
zen. first lieutenant of the Uhlans Of the
Guards. and an African explorer of note
Count Won Goetzen will not reach his new
past until December. Lieut.. Won Stumm