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GOSSIP FROM ABROAD.
Berlin Furnishes the Worst ecan-
dial Of the Decade.
Especial Letter.J


German newspapers are In the habit
OF making much of official scandals oc-
curing in France and other countries,
but Just now they should be sweeping
before their own front door. No court
sensation of recent years equals in
downright degradation that which has
just been brought to light in Berlin
IN the course of the trial against Baron
Won Luetzow and five other journalists
who were charged with accusing the
government of printing bogus version
Of the speech delivered by the car dur
ing his visit to Germany. The prosecu-
ton succeeded in securing an admis-
sion from the defendants to the effect
that they had received their informa-
ton through Mai. Won Tausch, commits
sioner of detectives of the imperial po-
iitical police. The libelous publication
accused Prince Hohenlohe, the imperi-
nj chancellor, but more especially Baron
Marschali Won Bieberstein, German
minister of foreign affairs. of wilfully
cnd maliciously editing" the cars re-
marks before delivering the copies of
compromised Baron Won Biberstein to
such an extent that his withdrawal
from public life was demanded by the
newspapers of the empire, but the trial
In open court, which was vigorously
pushed through the exertions of his
friends, has indicated his honor and
assured him prominent place among
Germany's statesmen. 1t has also
cleared the reputation of Chancellor
Hohenlohe, although no one ever seri-
ously believed that he would have given
his official consent to a revision of an
official speech, no matter how uncom-
plimentary it might have been to his
emperor or his country.
The fall of Maj. Tausch, who is un-
der arrest charged with perjury,
forgery, lese majestic and calumniation
of ministers, has reopened the notori-
Gus Won Kotze scandal which, few
years ago, shook all Europe from CEN
ter to circumference. Won Kotze, who
was royal court chamberlain, was ar
rested in June, 1894, accused OF having
disseminated anonymous letters MAX
ing indecent personal accusations
against members of the Hohenzollern
family and the highest German aris-
tocracy, was acquitted by military
tribunal. After his release the count
was compelled to fight number of
duels with men who were concerned in
the charges against him. One of these,
Baron Won Schroeder, master of cere-
monies Of the Prussian court, was
killed, and Won Kotze confined in
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ghishlsin began his diplomatic career %
Russian agent at Belgrade, Servis, where
he succeeded In bringing about q sep
aratfon between Prince Michael Of
servia and his wife, Countess Julia
Hunyadi, Hungarian noblewoman.
thereby making Russian influence para
mount and humiliating Austria-Hun-
gary. His debut as an international
mischief-maker so pleased his supe-
riors that he was appointed minister 10
Picking, China, where he obtained q
personal interview with the emperor. a
feat not before accomplished in modern
times by European diplomat. From
China he was transferred to Washing
ten where he served during President
Grants second term and President
Hayes administration. He became
quite well known in the United States
at that time, not as a diplomat, but as
manager of the memorable tour Of
Grand Duke Alexis to this country.
From Washington he went to Athens,
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placeta. Oh, let me go! let me go!" he
howled in anguish.
'Where is my money-where is my
money!" still went on that merciless
voice
ut is in the wall by the door, behind
Q loose brick. It's all there. / never
used a cent. Now let me gol All,
Dios! let me CO." and the frightened
wretch tainted in the path, and lay
there senseless heap, while the ghost
disappeared as suddenly as ghosts ever
do.
Long before Garcia could steady his
trembling limbs for carrying him home
Jose had long since disappeared),
strong witnesses were already there,
poor old Sandoval's money was safely
in their possession, and the little ghost
was crying happy tears on her big
brothers arm.
Great was the excitement in town
when the facts were produced at day
light and Garcia arraigned in Lang
fnrd's place. So frightened was he
still that he did not hesitate to confess
every detail of his crime. How the
money was suggested to his covetous
mind by Langford's careless talk, and
the murder was a means to it. The
knife he had found, and simply used be-
cause 1t was sharp.
One evening long afterward, when
the sorrow of all this had put on its
second mourning. Kate and Langford
stood in the doorway for goodnight
word.
ooh, there Is the new moon!" ex-
claimed the girl "Quick, look over
your right shoulder, Fred"
He put strong right arm down
around the stanch little woman, and
said, gravely: do you believe in such
nonsense as that, Kate?"
"Of course, and it is not half so silly
as that superstition of yours"
"And pray what is that, young lady ?"
"Why, you believe in ghosts" she
said, with a laugh.
The arm around her frightened its
hold, and he said with the deepest feel
ings in his heart:
"Well, that is so. God knows I do be-
l:eve in one ghost."-Detroit Free Press.
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fortress as punishment. 1t is now
believed that Maj. Won Tausch was the
head of conspiracy formed to III
jure the reputation of influential Off
cials, and that the anonymous letters
ascribed to Won Kotze, on whom sus-
piclon was fixed by the detective officer,
were dictated by the latter. The whole
episode reads like a piece of fiction,
and would be amusing did it not expose
phase of official rottenness unparal-
leled in German history. 1t is sup
posed that Maj. Tausch was actuated by
overweening ambition. and hoped to
rise by discrediting the government
in power, and by the elevation of his
friends to the highest offices in the en-
pire. Like all other shady characters.
the ex-head of the hated political police
is coward, and has already threatened
to betray his coconspirators, who, he
intimates, are of such exalted standing
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swinging her big bouquet Of purple
i;mpsons back and forth, as he talked
everything else but sermons and the
Methodsm at that moment being ex-
bounded in the village church.
TOO warm for that doctrine this
morning." he said. well just try a
little theology of our own, up there
under the devils pulpit pointing to
huge pile of rocks near town, thrown
together like big black platform.
He turned his merry dark eyes upon
the sunshade as he quoted:
"Wherever God erects house of prayer,
The devil always builds a chapel there. Z"
"We're in dangerous way, them"
she replied, in grave alarm. "They
might count US in"
"0h, never We'd be recognized as
eats in strange garrets' at once; but
wait q minute" as they approached a
little adobe hut. Lets see if old San
aoval is at home. 1t is no end of fun to
guy him, and / expect he'll kill me yet.
He has five cents, or maybe 25 cents hid
den away somewhere under these mud
bricks, and l told him l was coming
around to-day to dig up the floor and find
it, He actually believed me, and have
no doubt has been all day hiding the
paltry shekels in some new place"
The girls attention was at that mo-
ment engaged by burro sleepily fall
ing over the high banks of the Galisteo
river, and she did not look into the shah
by room. How many times afterward
She wished she had.
In few minutes Langford was at her
side again, little out of breath from
haste. His face was flushed, too, as he
said, laughingly:
Il just slipped a cactus blossom in
the old fellows bed. It'll be only "a
little faded flower by night, but it will
have its reminders Of me-"
Macbeth doth murder Sleep you
remember, and you are the same stripe
OF assassin, only yourway is worse than
knitting" the girl said.
Think so? Well, go on with your
Sermon" as they reached shady place
under the very droppings of the great
pulpit. II don't mind it in cool re-
treat like this, with plenty of room to
stretch myself" and Fred Langford
pushed his hat back from his forehead
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CARLYLE IN BRiTAIN's CAPITAL.
He Became Citizen of London in Spite
of Himself


of Himself
With much hesitation and reluctance
Carlyle came to London. His motive
and reasons may be found set forth
with ample fullness in his letters and
"Reminiscences" Over all these lies
the persistent determination not to
be of London-to be in it, but not part
of it. The effect is picturesque and
full of fine moral contrasts, but London
was greater than he. True, she wanted
him, but he must come to her, not she
to him. The prophetic strains sent
forth from the seclusion of Craigen-
puttock fell family on small audi
ence. Issuing from London, they
struck the ear of the universe. Nowhere
have the sentiments of the conner to
London been set forth with such ac-
c,racy and insight as in many passages
scattered over Carlyle's letters.
In seeking merely to describe the
house near the New river. in Upper
Clerkenwell, where he visited Irwin,
he depicts the very atmosphere and
character of the neighborhood. An
hour in Kensington gardens gives rise
to a subtle picture of the place. lie
saw London with the poets eye, look
ing beneath the obvious and realizing
the wondrous life and movement for
ever in action. He called London a
modern Babylon, turgid stream Of
igT.oble life and many other hard
names. That was the protest of a proud
mind that held itself aloof. But still
she drew him. He came, remained. and
was of her. With lavish liberality she
has laid Chelsea at his feet as an offer
ing to his memory at all times. Ec-
clefechan possesses his mortal remains,
but these she does not grudge, who
holds the records of SO years of his inn
mortal activity.-Ch journal.
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Some years ago one of the hnest
tigers in the geological gardens in Dub
lin had a sore foot. claw had turned
and grown back into the flesh. When
the trouble was discovered gangrene
had set in and it was feared that the
tiger would have to be killed. DIR. Sam
uel Haughton, a member Of the faculty
of Trinity college and a well-known
Irish practitioner, offered to operate
on the tiger. The offer was accepted.
The tigers mate was confined in an
other cage and the tiger was secured in
a strong net. DIR. Hsughton began cut
ting away the diseased flesh, while the
suffering tiger snarled and struggled
fercely. In the other cage the tigress
made even more desperate efforts 10
come to the rescue of her mate. After
the operation was concluded the tigress
was allowed to rejoin her mate and she
examined the bandaged paw carefully
and licked the sufferer much as a cat
soothes kitten. A week later DR..
Haughton visited the zoo. He was
greatly surprised to find that both
tiger and tigress were glad to see him
The tiger submitted patiently to an ex'
animation of the sore foot and evinced
pleasure at seeing the physician. Fol
several years after the two animals re
manned in the zoo, and they always
manifested affection for the DOCTOR
n. Y. World.
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marital troubles. His wife went to Ger
many and married an army officer, who
wasattracted probably by the handsome
dover bestowed on her by the old car.
These and other stories are being re.
vamped by Shishkin's opponents, but it
Is improbable that they will affect the
new chancellor's hold on the affections
of young Nicholas.
1t is pleasant to turn from the in.
trigues of European courts to repub-
lican America. The handful of royal
lists who still maintain the semblance of
an organization in various cities in Bra
iii, for the sole purpose of sneering at
the democratic government established
after the expulsion of Dom Pedro, re-
ceiyed wholesome lesson few days
ago when President Prudente de
Moraes retired from his high Office on
account of illness and was succeeded by
DIR. Manuel Victorino Pereira, who was
elected vice president of the United
States of Brazil in 1898. The important
governmental change caused scarcely
q ripple-convincing proof that the re-
public is safe from royalist attacks.
The new president, whose time will
expire in 1898, was born in the state OF
Babia, January 80. 1884. He attended
the public schools Of his native town,
und, unaided by his father, who was a
cabinet-maker in humble circum-
stances, prepared himselffor admission
to the College of Medicine. From this
institution he graduated in 1876, win.
ming professorship in competitive
pleted his medica. education by making
a tour of the principal hospitals of En-
rope. On his return he was elected
president of the Bahia Medical college
and soon was recognized as the fore
most physician and surgeon in Brazil
In 1885 he became editor of a newspaper
devoted to the abolition of chatte
slavery, towards the extinction o
which institution he contributed a
much as any other individual agitator
Emperor Dom Pedro, recognizing tn
patriotism of the young medical man
appointed him vice president of Bahia
but Pereira declined the position be
cause he was a republican and not il
fsympathy with The monarchy. Subse
1 quently he became leader in the n
publican movement, and was the frs
republican governor of Bahia. His cleo
ton TO the vice presidency of the reput
lie came to him unsolicited, and his ell.
Isation TO the presidency. on account q
President de Moraes' shattered healtl
was equally unlocked for.
i q. w. wEIPpIERr
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IN boyish way, and felt for his hand
Aefehief. There, another handker-
rniet gone! IfIlose one / lose so year.
Iut say, go on with your little preach.
rather like to hear you"
A dark, low-browed Mexican ac-
aualhtance stopped in the grateful shade
Just then.
:, she says committed murder back
mere on old Sandoyal. Garcia, and she's
uylng to make me sorry for It," Lang
'ord said. lightly, in Spanish.
What's that?" the Mexican asked,
In surprise.
oh, she says am a murderer--one
q your throat-cutters, you know. But
, didn't dig up the old mana money.
lett that for you," and be laughed ut
'ae wondering CLEAN in the mans black
eyes, as he passed on.
What makes you talk SOP" Kate
Aarkley asked. .Can you never be
serious? Now, that Mexican half be-
heyes what you said"
What's the odds il he does? Say,
Aa'e, do you believe in everlasting pun
lsnment, or just the many stripes of
ls,noution We get here below Z" he
ssked. turning the subject with q sud-
oen, Characteristic twist.
90 the Conversation passed on. in :
peasant summer talk, sense and nom
fnse delightfully."- mixed.
The next morning the village was wild
IA q -
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an your opinion" said the traveller
who always endeavors to engage his
tellow-passengers in conversation,
where has been the most harmful eff
,ect of the popularity of the wheel
among women?"
I'm my case, sir" replied the young
nan, with a mirthless smile. "the most
harmful effect has been on my diges-
lion. Times.
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Arizona Abe-What's Mojave Mike
ookin' so mad erbout? TIL court de-
.ided thet tn shootin' was done in self
lefense, didn't it?
Alkali Ike--Yes. but this is tn sixth
nan Mike hez shot wat b'longs TO tn
;ane mutual insurance company ez he
loes. 1t keeps him broke a-payin' tn
sessmentA-N. Y. Truth.
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Melt two cupfuls of sugar in a sauce
pun, as for caramel Have ready one
half pound OF blanched almonds in a
buttered tin. Pour the caramel over the
nuts and set away to harden. When
cold, break into pieces and keep the
candy in a cold place until il is time 10
serve.-Good Housekeeping.
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arc OF Ointments for Catarrh tha
Contain lIsrcury,

Beware OF Ointmenfs for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely d grange the whole sys-
tenn when entering II through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they VIII do IL
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man.
ufactured by y. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo,
", contains no mercury, and IL taken in
formally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying
genuine. It is taken internally, and made
IN Toledo, Ohio, by r. J. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price &c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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y wslIvs in areeion whero malario = reo>o,
eut Its useless 70 hope 20 eecape Is ~ m
y19vdcd with medicinal safoxu1rd. Whou>
sx the endemic y moe4 prcvalsos -
,se west indies and certain portions ~
mensco and tie Isthmus Of Piuama. Hoe
tetter stomach bitters have proved rem|-
cay {or and preventive OF the diseas6 =
eyery Iorm. Eotie>s edcctiveis e n curinx
dyspepsia, biliousne>s md ncrvouso<sS.-
WHnE there Is nothing ucr1Icuiavsv .o,y.
fui about cook aprons and d11k 1o1s1s- -,
woman ever had enough Of fh1n
Turn has nothingto fear fromvHs 1 sw..
Rams Horn.
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what They Cost.

II don't believe people realize what
these pointed shoes are costing the
human race" said the man who does not
believe in anything that is fashionable.
"Oh, yes, they do"
"What?"
"From SO to SIC a pair"
If the man who had been moralizing
had done what he felt like doing there
would have been an immediate sacri-
Ace of human life.-Chicago Post.
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Before--Do you love me?"
II swear"
After-"Do you lore me?"
Haven't quit swearing2"- Detroit
Tribune.
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PIso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many o doctors bills. F. HARDY,
Hopkins Place, Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2, "a.
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No ONE can study elocution and not be
affected Decentralization Globe
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The first horses in New England
we've INTRODUCED into Massachusetts IN
1859 or 1880.
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ALL that have used DIR. Carlstedt's German
Liver Medicines, recommend them highly.
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SEVEN out of ten men who order raw oys-
tiers do not like Naturalization Globe.
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JUsr try 100. box Of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, fnestliver and bowel regulator made
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the two
strolled along on
the outskirts of
that little New
NJ e xic an village,
S h e, half-hidden
under a dropping
leghorn sunshade;
he, in a wealth of
outing flannel, his
blouse coat care
lessly unbuttoned,
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IT Is great mistake for the young to
despise what the old have learned by ex-
perience.-Ram's Horn.
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FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle q
treatise. DIR. KLINE, 933 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
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NOBODY says '.yes;" everybody says
tsyeh. "-Atchison Globe
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The man who thinks for himself will
also think for the long procession that fol-
lows him.-Ram's Horn.
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CAscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, 10c.
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THE MARKETS.

WHEN constipated and want quick relief
use DR.. Carlstedt's German Liver Medicines
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TIE man who gives the world gold win
be forgotten. but he who gives 1t good win
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The reformer is living declaration of
war.--Rams Horn.
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SAVED BY A PHANTOM.

by LAURA ID. MARSH.
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A MIssoURIAN always likes to cut box
or white when he is thinking.
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-05-20

part OF Cuban emigrants, who care nothing
for the losses suffered in the meanwhile by
the citizens of the United States and Of Spain
through the prolongation of the war.
The Spanish government, ON its part, has
done much, and will. do more every day,
in order to achieve such desirable end, by
endeavoring to correct the mistakes Of public
opinion in the United States and by exposing
the plots and calumnies Of its rebellious sub
jects. It may as well happen that the de-
clarations recently made in the most solemn
form by the government of his majesty con-
cerning it's intentions for the future, will also
wish that your excellency clearly expressed
in your note. namely, that all the people OF
the United States, convinced that we are IN
the right, will completely cease to extend un-
lawful aid to the insurgents.
II. with the object<in view, further infor-
nation on the Cuban question should be de-
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sired, in addition to that 1t already has, by
the government Of the United States, which
shows itself SO hopeful that the Justice Of
Spain may be recognized by all. the govern
ment of his majesty will take the greatest
pleasure in supplying 1t with the most &C
curate details.
When the government of the United States
shall once be convinced Of our being in the
right, and that honest conviction shall IN
some manner be made public, but little more
will be required in order that all those in
Cuba who are not merely striving to accom-
plish the total ruin Of the beautiful country
in which they were born, being then hopeless
will lay down their arms. Until that happy
state of things has been attained Spain will.
in the just defense not only of her rights but
efforts for an early victory which she Is now
exerting regardless Of the greatest sacrifices.
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Crisis at Caracas.
Panic Caused by a Rise il,
the Exchange Rate.

CARACAS, Venezuela, May ia
financial crisis recently burst upon
the market Of Caracas. European ex-
change has advanced to eight per cent
and nine per cent The banks refuse
all commercial operations The presi-
dent of the bank Of Venezuela, MIR.
Vaamonde, and the vice president. Mr..
Santa Ana, sent in their designations.
It Is said that the government intends
to export gold in order to effect the
payment of the Venezuelan debt, which
is largely held abroad. The cause OF
this rise is the unusual demand Of
drafts for Europe and the small crop
of coffee which will not permit draw
ing against Europe.
The commander of the Venezuelan
artillery, Gen. Gonzales, was shot dead
Thursday, May 8, by q workingman.
while passing through the streets. The
murderer tried to commit suicide, but
he only succeeded In wounding him
self and was dragged of to prison.
No political reason for the crime can
be discovered. Dr.. Victor Zerpa has
been appointed miniater Of the interior
to succeed Gen. Reldan, who has re-
signed. Congress closes May 20.
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the United States could, by the use of proper
means, contribute greatly to the pacifcation
majesty is already very grateful to that Of
the United States for it's intention to prosecute
the unlawful expeditions to Cuba of some Of
its citizens with more vigor than In the past,
after making judicial investigation as to the
adequacy of Its laws when honestly enforced
Still, the right moral sense of the government
of washington will undoubtedly suggest to 1t
other more effectual means OF preventing
which is going on so near Its frontiers and
which is proving so injurious to its industry
and commerce; fact Justly deplored by your
the powerful assistance which the rebellion
finds in the territory of this great republic
against the wishes Of all those who love
order and law.
in it's territory is especially manifest on the