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FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE

WASHINGTON. DC, POST OFFICE NOTICE
should be read daily, as changes may occur Mt
FOREIGN MAILS are forwarded to the ports of
sailing daily, and the schedule cf closlngs is ar
ranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending March &c
the last connecting closes will be made at this
~ TRANSATLANTIC MAILS
FRIDAi-!b, At 7:20 PM for. EUROPE per
tc) At 1l:1o Pm. for NETHERLANDS direct, per
SIS. Edam, from New York. via Rotterdam. Let
Pm. for GENOA. per SIS. Fulda, from New York.
Letters must be DIRECTED Per Fulda." &c, AT
chcria. from N New Yorf via aeHl Glasgow. @ Letters
must be directed Per Anchoria.
kkINTED NATTER, ETC.-German steamers
matter, etc, for GERMANY, and specially id-
dressed printed matter, ETC., for other parts of
The American and White Star steamers sailing
from New York on Wednesdays, the German
steamers on Thursdays and the Cunard, French
and German steamers Saturdays take printed
matter. etc, for all countries for which they are
MAILS FOR sOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA,
WEST INDIES, ETC.
AND JAMAIcA shvaN1LA 'Gf ard dVhi GhEifoWa HE w
per Aene from New York Letters for cos
N Ss' r g cff cHAPAs rAsA A
Co and iUCAIAN, per SIS. Concho. from New
Ycrk Letters s for other Ilrts Of MEXICO must
VENEZUELA and CT RACAo also SAvANIILA
and CARTHAGENA, per SIS. Philadelphia. from
sATGRDAY-td At 12:e5 PM. for NEW
TeTNbtXNp per steamer ga from North Sydney
per SIS. Miami. from Miami, Fla.
Nails for NEwFoUNDLAND. by rail to Halifax
sunday, st 1905 PM and sundays only at
Mails for MIoUELoN, by rail to Boston and
issnet r.%. Ia via steamer 'i'se here daily at $50
Mails for CUBA, by ril to Port Tampa. Fla
and thence via steamers sailing Mondays and
Thursdays to Havana. te)
Mails for MEXICO overland Except those for
CAMPEcHE, CHAPAS. TABASCo and YUCA-
TAN, which, after the Wednesday overland clos
Ing will be forwarded ar ', via New York up to and
TRANsFACIFic MAILS.
y! Mails pi for the the SOCIETY," ISLANDS. per shia
mp to 6:4o PM. March IS. i'd
s.s. Belgic. from San Francisco close here daily
up to $40 PM. March q. (dD
Mails for CHINA and JAPAN, per SIS. Victoria
frem Tacoma close here daily up to GAO PM
Mails for HAWAII. per ss. Zealandia, from San
Francisco. close here daily up to GAO pm March
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except West Australia,,
per Miowera, from Vancouver close here daily
up to 3:4) Pm. after March Is and up to March
Mails for AUSTRALIA Except those for WEST
AUSTRALIA which are forwarded via Europe,
NEW NJ NE 5EALANp: HAWAn i.w FIJI FIJI S and SAMOAN
ccse here daily up to $40 PM. April IS Id
ta) Registered mails close at 1000 A NJ same
day.
TO- Registered mails close at 100 PM. some
day.
tcJ Registered mails close at 600 Pm. same
day.
id) Registered mails close at 600 PM. previous
day.
(e) Registered mails close at LOO PM. Welp.s
day and saturday
~ Registered mails close at 200 PM. previous
day.
,g) Registered mails close at 100 PM. previous
Saturday.
IN, Rsgistered mai iIs cIose at e.no NJ rr,.,or
Saturday.
mhl9 JAMES p. WILLEIT. Postmaster
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR FRESH BEEF AND FRESH
Vegetables es-0fiee Chief Commssary. Governors
proposals, in triplcate, will he received at th.ir
Offices by conmissaries OF following posts.
TWENTY-sIXTH. 1898. snd then opened, for
furnishing and delivering in bulk at the posts,
respectively, the Fresh Beef required for
thereof during six months. commencing July l.
For, For, f.s Columbus; n. y: Fort Delaware, Del;
Fort Hancock, " j.: Long island Head. Mass. !;
A Madison BARRACKS. n. Y; For, McHenry, Nd; /;
Va: Fort Niagara y. Y; Plattsburgh Barracks,
\, r.; Fort Porter, N. Y; Fort Preble, Ne;
Fort Fort siae Enf1 EhfriaTrs nGn coa v
Fort wadsworth. N Y; Fort warren. Mass;
Fort washingten. Nd; Washington Barracks:
Arsenal. Pa; Kennebec Arsenal. Me-; Spring
field f Armory; Mass; watertown Arse nal, Mass;
and Willet's Point N. Y. Also the Fresh ve.e-
tables (Potatees and Onions) required for use at
WSshnetan afes os nyS
Arsenal and Watervliet ArsenaD during five
months commencing July l. is9s: and in addi-
and Plattsburgh Barracks. Cabbage. Proposals
Will also be received stating price at which con
be. when delivered. Of temperature not greater
than so deg; Fahrenheit Right is reserved 10 re-
ject in whole or in part any all bids For inro-
nation apply TO commissaries Of posts Ea IN
proposal should be nclosed in sealed envelope
arked Proposals TO be opened April a6 IS5s. =
relates. WELLS WILLARD. Major, Acting Chief
Comy. mh254t&ap20-2t
FOR RECONsTRUCTING INDUS
trial Home School building. on the East Of the
Georgetown and Rockville Road Near Naval
Observation-Disclosures of the Commits ssioners D. O.
Washington. DC, March 81 1S9S.-Sealed pro.
posals will be received at this office until
TWELVE NJ. On WEDNESDAY MATCH
THIRTIETH, 1898, for Ieconstructing Ind ls-
trial Home SCHOOL, building on land west Of
naval observatory grounds near Georgetown and
Rockville road. Blank forms OF proposals md
specifications, together with all necessary In.
formation. can be obtained upon application
therefor at the office of the inspector of build
ings Of the District of Columbia and bids uuou
these forms only will be considered. The right
is reserved to reject any all bids Proposals
must be tnclosed in an envelope. sealed and IN
dorsed the outside: Proposals for Recon-
structing Industrial Home School Building for
the District of Columbia" JOHN W. ROSS
JOHN B. WIGHT. W. NJ BLACK. Commission.
ers, D. G. mh21-6t
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LEGAL NOTICES.
No. 1850. Admn. Doc. "a.

No $50. Admn- Doc. a.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE:
That the subscr1ber. OF the District of Columbia
has obtained from the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia. holding special term for Or
phnns' Court bustness letters tesfamenfary on the
pcrsonal estate Of ANNA NORTH, late of the DIS
trict Of Columbia. deceased all persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby warn
ed to exhibit the safne with the vouchers thereof
% the suhscrfber. on OF before the FOURTH DAY
OF AARCH. NEXT: they msy otherwise by Law
BE- exc1uded from ell benedt Of the said estate.
Given under my hand thia zth day Of March. 1895
T. H. THOMAS, CHARLES B. cAYWOOD.
Pro:tor. Cor. 18th and n. 4. ave. NV.
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PERSONAL.

W. WILLIAMS, AUTHORIZED PRIVATE DETEC-
tive agency-Conhdential communicate prompt
ly attended to; office open all hours; best refs.
Established 1880 Supt. 92o St. NV. mh25-
DON'T WAIT FOR THE NEW CITY POST OF
fee to be completed, but send and accept
our liberal rates for gents discarded garments
Write for to call. ANY amount.
mh25-5tf JUSTH'S OLD STAND 619 st. NV
NO DULL TIMES AT CLEVELAND PARK. PAY
1t visit. mhiI.tf
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ATTORNEYS.

Webster Law building, sos D st. NV, Washin9-
ton. DC. Residence, No. Mount Vernon Flafs
New York ave. and 9th st. NV. eelS
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-RAPTD TRANSIT BEING ASSURED
on the lexington road. lots Rhode Island ave.
in Northwest lexington, with 40 II. Of parking,
alleys. sewers. ETC.. At e67b and $3.50. be-
yend question the greatest bargains adjoining the
city. DANIEL ARMAT, 1919 st. m24-st
FOR sALE-NORTH SIDE ST., I25 Fl WEST
q l4th NV, vacant lot, q # In. front by
no It. deep to soft alley. Price only $1.75 per
%. f.; easy terms- Also
Three adjoining vacant lots 20 IT. hy o. II. each
to 12-ft. alley east side 18th st. bet. n and N
SITS. NV. Only $22o per 50. #; VIII sen sepa-
rately. Also
Vacant grouLd, 40 IT. front by e5 It. to l5-ft
paved alley, on Bates ct. NV. and Immediately
adjoining new houses erected BY the Sanitary
Improvement Co. Reduced to &c. per "a. It !:
mhzs-st &c. DUyALL, ses st. NV
ron SALEle LOTS NEAR NoRTH CAPITOL
asasH - JoSpH PAUI. se u.
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BOARDING.

SMALL FAMILY OF ADULTS OWNING A
large corner house. newly pupered handsomely
fur. bath, every convenience, delightfully."- cool
fn summer home comforts. would like few
boarders; terms reasonable; refs. ex. 1901 11th
st. mE24-2wh
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SAI.E-AN IDEAL COUNTRY HOME, AT A
BIG SACRIFICE. AT LAUREls-A nne-room
house; hot and cold water; cellar; Ia. acres of
good ground charming lawn; well shaded: fruit
all kinds: shrubbery; min. walk from station;
owner must sell B. III. WARNER & 90.
mhzo-6 9l6 st. NV
FOR SALE-A PARADISE OF FOUR HUNDRED
acres near Leesburg. Va; immediate possession.
Apply to Mrs. FLORENCE E. BowLES, Lees
burg. Va mh23-3ts
FOR SALE-FARN OF 2sO ACRES; Is MILES
PR0x THIS CITY; NEAR R;R; station;
CITY PROPERTY. r. A. PHILLIPS, 100 ISth
st. NV. mhz3-lm4
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RIDERS. ATTENTION!-BY ORDER OF DIFFER
ent storage houses represent. ] am Offering
high-gra bicycles at the greatest slaughterng
prices OF the year. new and slightly used No
reasonable offer will be refused. NEW YORK
CYCLE CO., 434 9th st. mhlI- -12ts
SECONDHAND WHEELS AT ANY OLD PRICE
How Is this for a sample repair price? New
rim; new spokes ard nipples complete. So SO.
VIKING CYCLE CO.. 1918 lith ut. .mh2-lms
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FOR SALE-BICYCLEs.

FOR SALE-SINGLE TUBE TIRES. "a EACH.
Factory cycle repairs Of every description. T3l
9th st.. CAPITAL CYCLE CO. s. new quarters.
Oldest cycle house u city. mhA-l.R
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

Z. s. RANDALL'S POTOMAC RIVER LINE.
Steamer HARRY RANDALL will leave River
View wharf Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays at
I an, landing Mt Colonial Beach, Chapel Point
and all wharves as far down Lower Machodoc.
Returning Mondays and Wednesdays at pm,
and Fridays about $3.50 Pm
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE
WASHINGTON. D. c., To GLYMONT ND,
and intermediate landings
The new Steamer ESTElIE RANDALL daily
except Sunday $3.50 AIN. Returning about pm.
Passenger Accommodations frst-ciass. Freight
received until the hour of sailing
Il. s. RANDALL,
Proprietor and Manager.
GEO. O. CARPENTER, General Agent Washington
VIM. NJ. REARDoN. Agent. Alexandria. 2I-20tf
STEAMER "wAKEFIELD,"
FOR POToMAC RIVER LANDINGS,
Leaves Washington. d. G. 9TH st. ferry wharf,
Mondays an. for intermediate landings to
% Creek. Abeils, Lesnsrdtown % Stones. T hoWSrds Ma,
Cobrun's Colt6rfs.
wednesdaysh7 q. M for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach, Bushwood. Rock Point Colton's.
Leonardtown. 1Abell's, Nomini Creek. Piney Point.
st. Georges island. Smith Greek. Coan and Yeo-
Saturdays, i an, for intermediate landings to
COLONEL Beach. Bashwood. Rock Point colfOn's.
sss schedule in M stesi sIS9 September gs 49, 1871
THE WEEMs sTEAMBoAT co.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
Winter Schedule, in effect Dec 49, 1897.
STEAMER POTOMAC
Leaves Washington every THURSDAY at 4 pm.
for Baltimore and River Landings.
Ralti%ore i,oor fEst rsst Solethted f. I,sn.,a
Once, go Ps. avg Telephone rs.
de20-116
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UNFURNIsHED.

FOR RENT-FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING, TWO
or three very desirable unfinished rooms u sl.
fiom Metropolitan line: No. 10 9th st. ne.
mii25-3t*
FOR RENT-THREE BEAUTIFUL UNFURNISH-
ed communicating frCnt rooms, with bath, I'd
hOor with privileges of kitchen and dining room.
Apply at 1855 Corcoran, cor Of 14th st. mh25-3t
FCR RENT-UPPER PORTION OF 1909 18TH ST.,
containing D attractive ROOMS and bath; single
or en- SUITE with heat and gas; moderate rent;
light housekeeping permitted. Inh22-6b*
FURNISHED OR uNFURNISHED.
FOR RENT-1323 Q ST NV, FUR. OR uNFUR.,
very large south front rooms; alcove; bath on
same Iioor. half square electric Also beau
tifully fur. 3D. floor room. It,
FOR RENr-4 DESIRABLE ROOMS, I'D FLOOR
stationary washstand and every modern con-
vcnience; rent very moderate 107 1 st. NV.
mE25- 3t*
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

wANTD.HIGHEsT CASH PRICE PAID FOR
MI MGfIEaFED T FL" 6hT COINS. TEETH ETH DTks PhaTks.
Rfnss' od SSd ana aR' 1ea
s, AND A BUYER OF OLD GOLD ANp SILVER
ESTABLISHED 1873. mh24-eot'
WANTED-I CAN GET MORE FOR YOUR FUR
hltare earPets &C. than any other man IN te the
aes and you ws sR to soa %y fGF nn
pRone Sep me- MRs As .s M S G ea ys "r 1 M
tablihsed 1883. mh2i-tf
WANTED-w. RICE, 1892 It'll ST N.W.-1 WILL.
pay the highest cash prices for ladies': gents
hats. Address postal and Will CALL mh23-St-
WANTED : PURE WATER : The SAFEST IS
Iy puTs we darsss sxpeTle1WSYd n W drer
mh2l-6t BOG 10th st. NV.
wANTED-HAvING CONSTANT DEMAND FOR
furniture. carpets. stoves, office and store fix
fEIEDMAN .22 lOfh st. NV. Prompt atieation.
fe21-2m'
WANTED-R SELEGER, 1902 7Tu N.W.-I
will Fay the highest cash prices for ladies'
gents and childrens cast-off clothing, shoes and
hats. Address postal and l will cali. mhi9722t'
wANTED-PIANo LEssoNs-RAPID METHOD
for learning brilliant salon pieces; easy and ac-
curate; don't spend half your life on dry exer
sisss &c. Columbia Conservatory of Music, so2 h
WANTED-HIGHESr PRICES PAID FOR OLD
MACHINERY. METZ Is. IRON, ROPE, SC. s.
BENSINGER CO, SUCCESSORS TO L. G.
WHEELER, COR. 71H AND B, OPP. CENTER
MARKET. TELEPHONE 7O2. mh10-6tf
wANTED-BIG MONEY PAID FOR OLD GOLD.
silver ard witches, dan onds, jewelry "f every
description. Come to the old reliable JULIUS
sELINGER, SIG St., OPP. Patent Office.
n.h1U-1m@
wANTED-HIGHEsT CASH PRICE PAID FOR
household furniture, office and store fixtures; also
books, etc; consult me first; drop postal or call
at Sth and d SITS. NV. H. ROSENBERG. .fe4- -2m.
WANTED PRINTER AND BOOKBINDER-
Printing 500 cards. CSC; 500 statements, 9Sc. !;
500 envelopes Csc; 500 note heads, 9Sc.; maga-
vines bound for 50t. WILLIAMS. 615 Ith NV.
feI4 2m&1w
WANTED-ALL TO KNOW THAT WE MOVE
FURNITURE at 81 30 and $3 per load. according
to size. Large STORAGE ROOMS, So mo. MER-
GRANTS PARCEL DELIVERY CO., 923-31 d st.
deli
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FOR RENT-ONE OF THE MOST BEAuTIFt L
sni,m ban homes In the District Of Columbia; 3
miles froIl Washington, electric cars.
Conn. ave. extended: stable large lawn and gar
den: pasture field: fr1it ard flowers. Ii. ROZIER
DULANY, 1890 Il ST. mlI9-tf
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FOR RENT-STORES.

FOR RENT
Store ITO T st. NV. Metzerott building.
Fine large room adjoining entrance to Columbia
1heater.. Prominent and central location Rent,
including heat and electric light very reasola-
BILE.
mh16-tf GASCH BROS. 1907 L ST. NV.
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FOR RENT-HALLS.

FOR RENrLLEASE OR SALE-BUILDING SOx25;
stories: elevator, sewer, water and gas: for
of 1879 It'll. W. Il. NASH, $40 Center Mar
ket. mh243ts
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FOR .RENT-ROOMS.

FURNISHED.
FOR RENT-LARGE, ELEGANTLY FURNISHED
ropoSn esr WITH o soa1a one square 1yS@ Net
FOR REsNT-1111 ST. NV, ROOMS At SUM
mer prices reasonable to the right party. with
privileges. mh2o-3c'
FOR RilNT-1s44 VT. AVE AND IOWA CIRCLE.
3D. Sd floors; porcelain bath; excellent hoard at
reasonable rates; delightful home for the spring.
FOR RENT PLEASANT FUR. ROOMS IN A
without board. 80 New York ave. NV. mh25-sa'
FOR KENT-1643 18TH ST. NV, VERY LARGE
back parlor; aicove, porch and small communi-
$l2; location beautiful; convenient to ars.m252'
FOR RENT-AT 1905 Q ST. NV, UNFURNisH-
ed rooms on I'd or Sd floor three s each; Large
small family; references exchanged. mh2o3tf
FOR RENT-ONE BEAUTIFUL SUITE OF RMS.
and single rooms. in new house; new furniture
and ami; at reduced price, convenient to four
car lines 1887 10th st. NV. mh24-3t'
FOR RENT-NICE FURNISHED ROOMS FOR
81, $5; also two unfurnished rooms for S. Inquire
FOR REST-CHEFRFCL. NICELY FURNISHED
communicating rooms; single suite; in
private family. 9l1 Mass. ave. NV. mh2+-3a"
FOR RENT-AT III 10TH ST. NV, IN NEW
corner house, fur rooms; single suite; bath
on two floors; steam beat; large closets and good
home table; table teard; room for wheels. :
mh3 24a'
tOh RENI-2Ot. 2O9. III EAST CAfflOl- ST.,
nicely fur rooms, with good table; one square
from Capitol; four doors from new Library; per-
manent and transient guests accommodated
mh16-12a
FOR RENT-S09 X ST. NV, OPP MI. vER-
Square, parlor floor. com. rooms: private
bath; also two large hall rooms, front. nh2s-jt"
FOR RENT - NICELY FURNISHED FRONT
room, $40; quiet, wel-bred people; elegant
neighborhood. 14o6 Hopkins NV, near Goth and
sts. take St cars. mh21-6as
FOR RENT-APR. 1ST NEXT, AT 1916 STE ST.
NV, to ADULTS ONLY, two nice rooms and
alcove on Sd floor, unfurnished; suitable for
light housekeeping; ref required. mh21-Gt'
FOR RBNT-1016 VERMONT AVE, BETWEEN
14th and 18th. X and l. sts, handsome I'd and
3d-story front rooms, with board; steam heat;
porcelain baths refs. exchanged. nh5-1 limo"
FOR RENT-FCR.-IF YOU WANT ROOMS SEE
me; all best HOUSES including many private
homes which never advertised. listed; exact
information; NJ charge. il. J. STALEY, 1S At
lantic building mh14-1m
FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS AT THE HO-
tel Majestic, 14th and Yale NV; single and en-
suite; perfect in all appointments. The cuisine
is special feature Of the house.
ja6-tf Ii. ]. MARSHALL, Manager.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-06
SUICIDE OF 4 Pos1MAx,s WIFE.
HErs. R1ouuEh POIs0ned Herself with Carbolio
Acid &C Q Harlem Hotel.

haFs. hHcuuEh POlsOned Herself with Carbolio
Aoid at . Harlem Hotel.
About 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon a young
woman went to the Mount Norris Hotel at
130th street and Third avenue and was as
signed to room IL. About 1870 P. NJ. yesterday
o chambormaid found the door locked, and when
the room was entered tho woman was dead on
tho bed. There was . strong smell Of carbolic
acid. which was traced to q glass on the bureau.
The bottle was not found.
SMITH, nhf H BPOoflzn aad on P'f sho 6Sqo. s' T Mrs' la MsTy
addressed to J. T. ,McHugh Of 345 Third av.
enue and 8. ID. Smith of 236 East Forty-frBt
street: There waS also an ouen note which said
that the woman was Mrs. Mary McHuR Of 345
Third avenue, and asked that her relatives DO
notified az quickly as possible.
John w. McHugh. the woman's husband. who
10 q letter carrier, called at the hotel last night
to claim tho body. He refused to make any
statement except that he and his wifo had had
2 quarrel. A slstsr-in-law Of tho suicide, who
lives at 32l East Twenty-hfth street, said that
Mrs: MeHuGh had been subject to epileptic fits.
She had been at her house, she added. on Satur-
O'Clock.
killed herself because OF her husbands III treat.
mont OF her: Her father WAS a haberdasheT and
had left $4,000 to several children. Her sister
vas made. exOcutrix. of tho estate. Nc
Hugh had rspestedly- borrowed money
H iISn lent ns' him w' IL al III 81. 2SS'hh Last ssldI Fr aaa f his
treatment OF her became so brutal that she had
him subpBnaed In YorkVille Court on q sum
mons. Upon his promise to treat her better he
was lot go. Mrs. McHugh was very much dis.
heartened, and on Saturday morning she told
her brother that she could not stand it any
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-06
Pussy and the Pelican.

Behind a big, old-fashionod house in a large
city there lived Il large pelican. The bird was
allowed tho liberty OF the yard. around which
no would walk sedately. lie could not fly far.
and he had lived there so long that he seemed
content to stay.
One day, when the pelican was taking his
morning exercise. a little kitten from tho
neighbours yard cRmo StrollIng along the fence.
When sne hrSt saw the big bird her eyes opened
in wonder, her tail grew pig, nnd her hair stood
out. But presently, rs the pelican did not hurt
her, she became used to him, and jumped down
into The yard 10 investigate.
Now, whether he pelican happened to be In a
llvoly mood and wanted n game OF play with
somebody, or whether he remembered tho way
his father used to catch tsh by throwing them
up in The air and catching Them again. while he
was a little nesting and lived in 4 tree beside u
river, ] don't KNOW. But the pelican licked up
the llttle kitten, and, giving II II toss In lhe air,
opened It's huge mouth HsI TO catch IL AS IL came
down.
Puss seemed to think It Was rather good fun.
With u qulcG motion she turaod over and came
TO the ground ON her feet. Then she SCHmpcred
He turned, made another grab at The little cat,
ana gave her another loss. Down came kitty
again. landing safely on the grass, not at all
frightened nj this new rough companion. She
seemed TO enter INTO the sport OF tbs Thing, aud
stood sin To he tossed as IL she rather liked IL.
The pelican got tired first. His master caIno
out of tho mouse with q good dinner OF iiBh for
him, He picked up a nsh. gave it a toss, and
caught and swallowed II. Puss. who was look
ing on with open eyes, came In for a share OF
the uelican's dinner, aud they hRyO been the
best Of friends ever since.
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THEATRE PANIC AVERrED.
A Small Blaze Wal Put Out. ana eta
spanEied Banner" Reansur0d the A1dIsnoa

A Small Blaze Was Put Out. ana "Tho STAR
spanEied Banner' Reasnursd the Aadienoa.
The Lyric Theatre in Hoboken was crowded
last night. as is usual on Sunday. Just before
the close Of the first act of the play the electric
lights went out and the theatre was left in total
darkness. A stage hand was sent to light the
gas footlights with an alcohol torch. Some al
cohol was spilled and caught IRE:
One Of the musicians shouted to tho stage
hand that he would set the place on fire. The
sight Of tho burning alcohol and the warning Of
the mu stefan excited the audience. Several per-
sons shouted "Fire!"
A lot of people in the front rows OF the orches.
ira, thinking that tho place had actually caught
fire. made u rush for the door. cry ing Fire I"
Women screamed and every one began to get
out into tho aisleB. On tho stage at the time
were Harry Gilfoyle. one of the actors and Nell
lie O'Neill and Eta Gilroy, two chorus girls.
Gilfoyle grabbed a rug and threw 1t over the
torch, burning his hands in doing 30. Miss
O'Neill stamped on tho rug.
The audience was still In an uproar trying to
get out whom Miss Gilroy went to tho edge Of
the stage and asked the people to return to their
seats as tho Dire had been put out; When they
did not seem to heed her she asked the orchestra
to strike up Tho Star.SpanRled Banner"
The audience. attracted by tho familiar
strains. turned to look at the stage, saw that
the fire had been put out, and returned to their
seats. The electric lights were lighted shortly
after, and the performance went on.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-06-06
AMONG THE B~LOCKADERS.
4 SUN BOAT VISITS AM sTATIoNs
ALONG NORTH OUBA.

Increased Wstehruiness by Our warshIps ana
Intense Activity on tho Part or the EHeny
"A eunbont Rups Out or Havana new ana
Taos, RunpipE 70 Cover when We Give
Cause.-The spaninrds Have Repaired tho
Fertihcatisns at Cardenns ana Over H.
600 Trosps Are Guarding the city.
OFF CA~RDENAs, Cuba, Juno 4, via Roy West,
June GA visit TO the several stations Of the
blockade on the north coast Of Cuba. extending
from M0Fiol on the west TO Cardenas on the
east. disclosos increased watchfulness on tho
part Of our wnrShips and intense activity on tho
part Of the enemy, Approaching Mnriel at day
break this morning, and when fully twenty
miles OF shore, THE Suns despatch boat
was sighted by the Maple, which swiftly
bore down on TPE SUN boat from her
post six miles inshoro. The boat had
scarcely arrived within speaking distance
Of tho Maple whom the two Runboats which
have boon doing blockade duty on the Havana
station camo upon the horizon, and speedily
demonstrated that no craft could make the run
for MORO without reoeiving solid notice to quit
Copies Of The o of tho latest dates were well
coined az usual. and officers and mon expressed
keen satisfaction over tho news OF Schloy's ox-
plot at Santiago. A summary OF THE Suns
dispatches from the squadron on the south
odins a. O0f '"'n 9n'p o' inc oiocN@
49,
.o,,.. 80 u.r.s. o.u 10Y" Ona u '.1
~. J..n.toh 49, 80 e"n' ,tsl' AZ
seen that BlAnco 10 not losing q moment in his
work Of defence. The appearance Of TIL SUN
boat on the blockRdinR line was promptly Gig
- Hs.-S-oSs NH .
hI,Itan. -. ~ tSl y -
A., ~. do.n.,aS 80 W.
,..n th.t,ha sn.,Iosss " y
.nOd 49,. 90 ''fUns.n-
~ suI. 80 .NN"n ou ~
-" " Inoto " "eoH'
rot,csshla "a a. .o" AZ. nN..oS.S III 10
A,ido Tros. SAo Si'y'
i.h 1rnhoot r,dnr ~ -..t~~a 20
and h.r sno.S. - 40 oaSnS uns
| shins 800 oh... ~. b,oorsd,nr c.
mort M ch.ngo ~ ,ho .,tna.ion
on Mat.n.oa "a snnot.tn. .ou a.