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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Today-Sun rises, 71S am; sun sets,
4:45 pm.
Moon sets. opt pm
Iomorrow-Sun rises, IT'S am.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 5:J2 pm: ex-
unsuishins begun at GIG am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named.
Arc lamps lighted at 5:39 PM; extin-
guished at Gal am.
Condition of the Water
Temperature and condition of water at $
a M: Great Falls, temperature, -: condi-
tion, To- Recelvlng reservoir, temperature,
~; condition at north connection, &; con-
dition al south connection, H. Distributin.
reservoir. temperature, IS: condition at in
fluent gate house 10; effiuent gate house. ;.
Temperatures for Twenty-Four Hour,
The following are the readings of the
thermometer at the weather bureau for The
past twenty-four hours. beginning at 3
O'Clock Yesterday afternoon:
December 10 pm, i;;; s pm, IS: mid
night 81
November 27-4 am, %; am, %. T.
m. IS, and > pm, IS
Maximum, II at 3 pm. December %: mini
mum. -. at am. December %
The following are the readings of the
barometer at the weather bureau for the
past twenty-four hours, beginning at 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon:
December 26-i pm, $3.50; s pm, 9;9S;
midnight. 1901.
December 27-i am, 3O.n5: S am, :D1i;
IL m, ooll, and pm, Bob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
NEWS TO SECRETARY SHERMAN
That IL Demand for Heavy Indcmnity
Had Been Made of Sunin

secretary sherman says regarding
story cabed from Madrid to the effect
that the United States had demanded of
Spain $s,0Oo,O00 indemnity to American
traders for damages sustained through the
rebellion in Cuba, that if anv such de-
mand had been made he had not heard
of it.
Assistant Secretary Day said: so far as
Know, there Is absolutely nothing in the
story Some one may have attempted TO
loot up all the individual claims that have
been filed hut even on that supposition
l should not attempt to say their esti-
mate was correct"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
THE COURTS,

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Cox.
In re Nj itilGa Mack and Bernard w
Burch; inquisitions in lunacy ordered
Thomas agt Glenn; rule on defendants re-
turnable ten days after service, granted
Circuit Court No 1-.Justice Cole.
Walsman agt. CoTnwell; leave to with
draw deposit. Reiners agt. Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company; on trial.
Probate Court-Justice Hagner
Estate of Edw. s. Raymond; will returned
with commission executed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Mr.. A. NJ. CInpp is Quite Well.

Rumors were current this morning that
Mr.. A. NJ. Clapp was seriously i'll. A Star
reporter who called at Mr. Clapp's resi-
dence on G street shortly after 8 O'clock
found that gentleman coming up from
breakfast, and he had evidently enjoy
the meal. Mr.. Clapp stated that while the
result of his late serious fall and occa-
sional touches of rheumatism annoyed him
great deal, he was enjoying excellent
health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
TAkOMA PARK,
Past, Present and Prospective Events
in That suburb.

in That suburb.
Takoma Lodge, Independent Order of
Good Templars, has arranged for a watch
meeting at its hall in that place the 31st
instant.
Misses Stabler and Masruder, teachers of
the public school at Takoma, gave a Christ
mas entertainment last Tuesday. in which
the scholars and their friends took part. 1t
consisted of music and recitatons.
Mr. II. T. r. Holt and family have moved
to Washington for the winter and expect to
resume their home here in the spring.
Miss Bessie Knight has returned to her
home in New York after visit to Mr. and
Mrs. II. S. Knight here.
Miss Mary Joyce, a former resident of the
park, has been appointed motron of the
aims house at Washington.
Mr.. Charles Moore, who several weeks
ago had part of his foot amputated, is re-
covering. He was out for the first time
Christmas day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

DR.. NJ. F. de Campos SALES, governor of
the state of San Paulo and nominee for
the presidency of Brazil, has arranged to
make tOlr of the United States, for
the purpose of studying our system of
government and our institutions. His visit
may have an important bearing on tn
proposed reciprocity treaty between the
United States and Brazil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
SAVED FROM DISASTER.
Commissioners Wight Receives Timely
Notice of a Fire.

District Commissioner Wight is being con-
graduated today on the escape of his resi-
dence, through the timely assistance of a
milkman, from destruction by fire early
this morning. Mr.. Wight was awakened
about O'Clock by a cry of fire, and on
sDringing from his bed discovered that his
house filled with smoke, which came
up from the basement floor. He Immediate
ly telephoned for engine company No. O.,
bat before the arrival of the firemen pass
ing milkman had extinguished the flames.
Upon investigating the matter it was
found that the fire had originated in cor
ner of a basement room occupied by the
servants among some clothing of theirs
which had been hanging near the furnace
pipes. The clothing was destroyed, and the
woodwork burned slightly, the damage be-
ing trifiing, however. 1t is supposed that
the pipes became disconnected in some
way, and that IA spark passing through
ignited the clothing. al ~
Mr. Wights house, well as the adjoin-
iEy one, was filed to quite an extent with
smoke and, had the fire not been as
promptly discovered. or had It occurred at
an earlier hour in the night, a serious con-
fagration would undoubtedly have resulted
possibly attended by loss of life .
Two men froze to death in Philadelphia
yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Song Service mt Asbury Church.

a large congregation attended the Asbury
Church. corner I1th and streets north
west. Sunday evening, the occasion being
a song service by the members of the choir
OF that church, who were assisted by the
Junior choir of the Nineteenth Street Bap-
fist Church.
Among other features the Asbury choir
rendered 'Santus'' from ST. Cecilia mass,
and the Nineteenth Street Baptist choir
gave a chorus, entitled "Hosanna" The
solos by Prof. j. Henry Lewis and Mr.
James +. Walker were especially well re-
ceived. AS a closing number the two choirs.
numbering nearly 100 voices, rendered the
"Hallelujah" chorus from the Messiah
Milton Neal and his aged wife were shot
TO death by an unknown assassin at their
home near Jacksonville, Pa, come time
during Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
FAVOR AUTONOMY
The Position of the Liberals and Re-
fOrmists in Cuba.

Mr.. Artuca Amblard, prominent Span
ish lawyer of Havana; Mr.. Nimeno, forme-
crly mayor of the Cuban capital, and Mr..
de la Riva, their Interpreter, passed
through Washington yesterday on their
way from New York to Havana by way of
Tampa, Fla. Mr.. Amblard and Mr.. Ximeno
are autcnomists, ana had a long consulta-
ton with Mr. De Lone, the Spanish minis
ter here. Mr.. Amblard said to a reporter
that the old reformist party and the liberal
party have united to sustain Cuban auton-
omy under the sovereignty of Spain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

A telegram was received at the Japanese
legation yesterday announcing that the
diet was formally opened by the emperor
on the 2lth instant. A vote of no con-
fdence was proposed in the house of rep
resentative and the diet was dissolved on
the 18th instant. This result is ascribed
entirely to domestic causes and is the pre-
iminary to new elections, as, under the
constitution, a new diet must be convened
within five months after the dissolution
of the old one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Home Interest Club Meeting.

The Home Interest Club, an organization
formed Of residents in the vicity of Wood
side, Md, held its last meeting at the res
idence of Mrs. s. D. Wilson at that place.
There were eighteen members and eight
visitors present. At o'clock luncheon was
served. In place of the next meeting the
ladies of the club will entertain their hus-
bands and friends with a musical and social
entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Ben
edict here, December %.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27


acres of well appointed government green
houses and the $50 odd tons of hard coal
appropriated for them.
Just here is the cause of our complaint.
1t is a fact the greenhouses are not empty
nine months in the year, nor is the able
manager and his assistants idle They
grow houses after houses of roses, car
nations, violets, bulbus and other flowers,
choice eXotics, SnlilaX, ferns and other
gTeenery-not at all intended for planting
in the public parks. The growing of these
flowers and plants Is what cost nine
tenths of the coal consumed and requires
the most skilled labor and constant at
tendance.
What Becomes of Them.
Where do these flowers and plants ell
go? For the six or eight public occasions in
the White House, when they decorate the
east room? They use, besides plants, very
few fresh cut flowers All the rest is deco
rated from the products of the well-man-
aged and always crowded White House
Conservatives, as anybody can see who
cares to go there. Is it then wonder that
an ONO farmer last summer complained
in The Star over the bad appearance of our
parks? AS a result of this So-callcd time
honored practice of growing flowers for the
favored ones, the parks are necessarily
neglected.
When works of art, or literature or other
objects of interest are accumulated in art
galleries, libraries. museums etc, for the
benefit of general public, why then should
choice products of the florists or horticul-
turists art not serve better purpose in
public parks?
I'VE honestly believe said Mr. Studer
in conclusion, that Congress-our last re-
sort in this matter-if properly informed of
the facts as they exist. will not appropriate
any money to furnish themselves or gov
eminent officials or other individuals with
free flowers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
LIEUT.. PEikN RETURNS,
Paid Brief Visit to Washington
Last Evening.

Lieut. Robert Il. Peary, United States
navy, the wcll-knoWn arctic explorer,
reached Washington last evening for a
brief visit, having arrived in New York
city yesterday from England, where he ad-
dressed the Royal Geographical Society of
Lolton and the Royal Scottish Geograph-
i:al society OF Edinburgh. lie returned to
New ork later III the evening, for the pur-
pose of completing one of his literary
works and preparing for his coming expedi-
ton TO the frozen north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Weather conditions.-A trough of low
pressure extends frcm Newfoundland to the
Ohio valley and thence northwestward to
the north of Montana. TIE pressure is
high in Manitoba, and over the middle
plateau regions.
Snow has fallen in New England and the
lake regions, and light rain on the middle
and south Atlantic coasts.
The temperature has fallen in the lake
regions, the Ohio valley, and has remained
stationary elsewhere.
For the twenty-four hours, ending 5
a m. Sunday rain occurred in the middle
and east gulf and south and middle Attain
tic states.
The following heavy precipitation lin
inches) was reported: During the twenty
four hours, ending am. Sunday--jack-
sonviIie. 2.32; Savannah l."2; Charleston,
LIS; Augusta, 1.3s; Wilmington, 1.D
During the past twenty-four hours-Ta-
coma, LOS.
Tide Table.
Tod&y-Low tide. 1873 am and $40 I'm
high tide, 1888 m. ana II :W pm.
TomCrroW-Low tide, 5:27 am and G:el
D. M; high tide, IL :2S am. and :5S pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Remem bered the Pastor,

The Christmas Club of Ivy City, organ.
ICED the 22d instant by Mrs. Annie R. Jack
son and presided over by Col Perry Car
son. gave an entertainment recently, which
netted small profit and the proceeds were
presented to the pastor of the colored
church at that place. The donation was
gratefully received by the recipient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

The British steamer Lambert's Point put
into St. Johns, N. r., with her cargo on
fire.
Isaac Durrett, a base ball pitcher, was
shot and MORALLY wounded at a dance at
Rockville Ind, Christmas night.
A trolley car ran away in a suburb of
Philadelphia yesterday, seriously injuring
the motorman, conductor and three pas
sengerS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
For Repair of Canal Road.

The Commissioners have ordered that the
recent breaks in the wall along Canal road
between Both street and FoxhaI road be
repaired: estimated cost, $3.50. ,chargable te
emergency fund.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
said Drink Cau.ed II.

John Hannigan. colored. admitted today
to Judge Nmball, that he slapped his wife
In the face last Saturday. He pleaded, as
an excuse that he was drunk. Judge KIM
ball fined him S. The fine was paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Washington
Loan & Trust Co. ,
OFFICE. COR. 9Th AND F SITS.

OFFICE, COR. 9Th AND SITS.
PAD-UP CAPITAL ONE MILLION.
Interest PAID ON DEPOSITS
U Nqrnc made on Real Estate
LUGlGlS and Collatcrals.
Acts as Executor. Administrator.
Trustee Guardian and Committee on
Estates.
Acts as Registrar. Transfer and Fis-
cal As,nt of Corporations.
Takes fall charge Of Real and Per-
sonal Estates.
Safe Deposit Boxes for rent.
Storage Vaults for trunks, boxes, &c,
cOkailing vaIuables. silver. bric-a-
brac, &c.
Incorporated under act of Congress
and subject to supervision OF the
comptroller Of the currency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

For description of a charming hotel-the Hote
Empire. New York. appears on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Capital: OneMiIli0mDoInars

SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT
Rents safes inside burglar proof yaults at
20 per a;inum upward.
Securities, lewelry. sverware and valuables
OF all kinds In owners package trunk case
taken deposit moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward,
and interest allowed on s. and above.
Loans money real estate and collateral
security. Sells hrsi-class real estate and
other securities In of 500 and upward.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is a legal depository for court
and trust funds, and acts admins tra tor,
executor, receiver assignee and executes
trusts OF all kinds. Wills prepared by Q
competent attorney in daily attendance.
OFFICERS:
IliVNAS X JoNf-S. .------- .------- PRESIDENT
f. FRANCIS RIGGS. ......... First Vice President
W. RILEY DEIBI.E. ........ Second Vice President
ALBERT l.. SrURrEVANT. ............. Secretary
GEORGE HOWARD. Observation-Disclosures. Treasurer
CHARLES Z. NlMAN. Assistant Secretary
WOODBURY. BLAIR. Trust Officer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
FAIR TONIGHT.

Increasing CIOudiness TornOrr"W,
With Showers Pr0bs bly, at Night.
Forecast till 8 pm. Tuesday.-For the
District of Columbia, Delaware Maryland
and Virginia. fair, followed by increased
cloudiness Tuesday, probably showers by
Tuesday night; westerly winds, becoming
variable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
= Mutual FIRE INSURANCE co. OF
DISIEIEI DE GOIL-MRIA

WASHINGTON. December g. 1897
Policy h,lders are hereby notified thar all poll
cies will expire the last MONDAY in Deem
Der t2tth lnstIntJ. at q O'Clock pm Renewal for
the svGr 1855 viii he al the rat. Of ! per cent
on the premium notes Please attend early and
avoid u" crowd SAMJ Ell T. WILSON
ccbin' q Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
DIRECTORS:

FEW GOOD PER CENT LOANS FOR SALE
at their face and accrued interest.
JOHN SHERMAN.
oc12-tf go 14th q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Two men froze to death in Philadelphia
yesterday. -,
w. j. Bryan was given an enthusiastic
day. I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
The National Safe Deposit,
Savings and Trust
Company,
OF the District of Columbia,
CORNER 18TH ST. AND NEW YORK AVE
OF the District of Columbia

Chartered by special act OF Congress. Jan. 1867,
and acts OF Oct. 1890 and Feb, 1892
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
DIRECTORS:

DIRECTORS:
E Francis Riggs. Andrew Tyle.
Thomas X. Jones, Matthew G. Emery,
". Riley Decide, Henry A. Willard.
Woodbury. Blair. Thomas Hyde.
Albert l. Sturteyant. John +. Rodgers,
George II. Plant, James NJ. Johnsloa.
Zenas c. Robbins. John q. Parke,
George I. Dunlop. Robert o. Hoffman,
VIM. E. Edmonston. John Cammack.
VIM A. Gordon. ii. Bradley Davidson
oeA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Today-Sun rises, us am: sun sets
4:45 pm.
Moon sets. opt pm
Tomorrow-Sun rises IT'S am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Lawyers never overlook
n. t. Elliott's place when
Briefs are wanted.

Top quality work that can't be bettered and
delivered on the mirUte promised! soc. page TO
CopicsJ And that SS is near-how about
te2--Iid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Burns 6 Co.'s or DID 4v yGG get 5G Suit !
Tailoring d R5sssa and make 4 y% %s!:
Talk. will will q do pt our part H to
make you happy.
we have of the Finest Suitings and over
coatinCs left. We will also contribute share
In order that you may have the Finest Full Dress
Suit produced by the hand Of man to make
your New Year calls in at very moderate price
J. II. BJRNS Il co,
Ge21-l4i 9th and q sts NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

tfAI no OtHEF cAI UhIy SI.VO a quart al Jas.
Tharp's, SD + ST. NV. de2I-1Od
WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY
The annual ueetin: Of the stockholders of the
WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY Will be
hold the office OF the company In Center
Market in the city u Washington. at u O'Clock
noon. the FIRST MONDAY. being the ed
day of January. 1855. for the choice OF thirteen
directors to the ensuing rear and TO act
Oh any other subject within the power of the
corporation that may before the meeting
dc2pi2t = ". CI'KHIDEN Sa,.re';,rI
DR.. McMASTEKS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
1867 6 81. E.w.-oItn day and night. Special
t.s-lamcuess and Examining Sounduess
f.r intending purchasers. DAVID McMASTFR,
n D. Veterinarian. Prop. Phone 135. de15-5tf
RAVE YOU SEEN CLEVELAND PARK LATELY7
uo2rtf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

A SI'ECfAL MEETI>G OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
of the American Gfaphophone Company viii be
neid The Hotel Conl0r. Iarpers Ferry. w.
V. on DE- EAIBER ~, 1897 a 30 pm, for
the purpose OF considering res ldtlJn 20 Increase
tn capital stock OF the company.
By order II The directors.
T. ID. EASTDN President.
Paul. II. CRONELIN, S .cretary. de6. 49, o.27
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

FGr ne iOf1661T1CS Don't
forg [
and Pies. pnr that Ell Taps 1iar !,
the puTest WHISKY
made, and consequently
gives favor to plum puddings and uiincc meat
that other Only 500 a quart at Jas
Tharp's, Sl2 + ST. NV dc2I-10d
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-13

three or four shots, and one of my boys
Walt Jefferson-fell over with a bull
let in his leg. Come on, boys yelled,
end we started on dead run for that
patch and"
Mr.. Bliss looked over toward Gertie,
who was looking up at the ceiling.
Her expression was that of a martyr
at the stake. She had heard the patch
of brush" story once week since earli-
est childhood.
This was the third time for Mr.. Bliss.
The hour was 9:45.
Mr.. Saunders had fought the battle
of Chattanooga, and Mrs. Saunders, by
some magic, had directed the converse
ton toward the subject of burglary and
was telling of her burglar.
Mr.. Bliss sat in a cramped position
glaring at her as if fascinated by the
narrative. Gcrtie had begun to droop.
She plucked at the edge of the table
cover and did not pretend to be in
terested.
"That was the horrible part OF it
Mr.. Saunders not being at home,' said
Mrs. Saunders, addressing Mr.. Bliss,
because of his evident interest in the
story. ''Of course John was in the
back room downstairs, but couldn't
arouse him without going down the
stairway and then through the dining
room, and the sounds, as nearly as
could tell, came from the dining-room.
l don't know why didn't ccream, but,
do you know, just couldn't. / was
lying there wondering what in the
world could do. My first impulse was
to slip into Gertie's room and arouse
her, but knew that would only make
matters worse, for she is such a coward
at night and knew she couldn't helI
me. Finally I slipped out OF bed and
started for the bathroom. i knew Mr.
Saunders had his revolver in the bureau
drawer, but I'd just as soon touch g
lizard as revolver. What do you sup
pose / intended to do? Well, knew
that Mr.. Saunders had pair of dumb
bells in the bathroom, because he used
to go in there to take exercise with hi!
cold bath. / thought would get ont
of these dumb-bells, slip to the heat
of the stairs with it and throw it down
stairs and then run back and lock my
self in the bathroom. Idon't know wha1
put such crazy notion into my head
but 1 was, oh. SO terribly frightened
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-13
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

before drinking beer it is q wise
habit TO es. small piece of bread. So
says Prof. Gaffy, of Germany, who
has followed this habit from youth and
is the personifcation of health.
I'm the deserts of Arizona there is .
species of woodpecker which pecks the
telegraph poles to pieces. The bird
hears the humming sound and imagines
that insects are beneath the surface.
in London the mail deliveries from
ten in the morning until ten at night
are hourly. 1t is not unusual for the
writer of a letter in that city to get an
answer from q resident within three
or four hours.
When suspicious-looking person
approaches one of the tellers in the
Bank of France private signal is given
to a concealed photographer, and in q
few seconds the suspected individual
is secretly photographed.
Mrs. Bush, of Clayton, N. Y, saw
her sons, Fred and John, aged respect
lively nine and ten years old, fall
through the ice while skating. She
plunged in after them, but they sank
before she could rescue them.
To prevent the hair from falling
out, soak fine pine shavings in pint
of alcohol for two weeks, strain, add 40
drops of glycerin, and moisten the hair
with this liquid morning and night,
rubbing it well into the scalp.
"A New Haven paper lately con.
tanned two advertisements, side by side,
one exhibiting preparation for remov.
ing superfluous hair and the other rec.
cmmending a fluid that is certain to
produce growth of hair on bald heads
-Nettie Hinkle. aged ID, of Quakaks
Valley, Pa, was attacked by-a huge
eagle, which threw her to the earth and
vas endeavoring to carry her of, wher
companion, Jennie Mcdowell, drove .
hatpin through the eagles heart and
killed it.
A teacher at Ypsilanti, Mich, under
examination for appointment to I
school, was asked to explain the pur
pose of the electoral college. III
promptly described it as "an institution
having for its object the furthering o
the study of electricity"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1897-03-13
Preachlns Before the Queen.

A foreign writer tells of the etiquette
to be observed in preaching before the
queen of England. No personal refer
ence to her majesty is permissible, .
lure Gospel discourse being the rule,
delivered as though she were not pres
emit. Many have tried TO evade these
rules. The queen likes and enjoys q
plain, practical discourse, selected from
the lessons or Gospel of the day, to oc-
cupy about 20 minutes in delivery.
Questions of the day and, above all.
politics must be entirely excluded. A
celebrated clergyman broke this rule
one Sunday and preached a strong po-
litical sermon; but it was his last OPP
portunity-the royal pulpfts have
neither of them been filled by him again.
Chicago Tribune.