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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
Holiday in Hcnrico.

The clerks and employees OF the Hen
rico county buildings enjoyed half ho!i-
day yesterday. Business was transacted
only up 10 noon.
There were no magistrates cases at
HenricO county yesterday and nothing
OF "a news nature transpired.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
CHILD DROWNED.
Small ColOrcd G. irl Named Bessie Grin
nm Fol In The Cnnnl.

4 small child. named Bessie Grlnnan.
daughter Of Milo Griuuan, the weil-known
porter at POLK Mlllcrs drug store. accl-
dentally fen into the canal at the foot
OF Fifth street yesterday afternoon about
2:iJ O'Clock and was drowned
The body was recovered and The COro-
ner notified. Re examined the remains
and turned them over TO the parents, at
80 Stevenson street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
730Q Main St RENL T CRIJMP S. CO.. Richmond Va

Carter NJ. Braxton. who died at his homo
here Friday. were gently lowered 20 the
tomb Yesterday afternoon. Among the
honorary Dall-bcarers were Colonies Nor
Ton Marye and Myers. Of Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
Conris Closed.

4 closed-up condition prevailed at the
ala any business. and but one elevator
ran.
Tho City Hall tower was n popular re-
sort yesterday and crowds of visitors
took IN Il bird s-eye view from It's highest
points.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
Leg Broken.

The ambulance was called 10 Swee-
news stables Yesterday 10 attend Mr.
chris Snyder. who fell through "A sky
light while working or the roof. His leg
was broken and he was carried to his
home in the ambulance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31

pretty little romance was consum-
mated at tho Govcrnors Mansion ycstcr-
DAY al noon. For some time Dir. oscar I.
pUSi~hE 0ha u oaup0TA ia the Roanoke
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31

WASHINGTON Nav So--Special. The
Republicans OF the Eighth District viii
hold their congressional Convention At
Alexandria on August 18th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
BOXES IN CAMP.
Charlottesville Handsomely Remon,s
hers the Monticello Guard.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, May 3d.
special. Fifty dollars In cash ana four
teen boxes OF provisions including hams.
cakes preserves and pickles. wers ex-
messed 10 the sfsnticclio Guard. now AZ
camp Lee. by their ffien6s IN CAar,ofse9.
vile. Arrangements have bceH made -
send the boys" boxes every saturda0
while they remain at Camp Lea
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

SERMONET-THE GROCER, EIGHTH
and G. Tel. blk 472; Cap. SIG.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

ures) raped out long sailer into the
left corner for home run, the crowd
went wild. Later Charley Doyle lined
one out through Waltrous in center
field and also went around
Highsdnger, Stockton's crack pitcher,
sat on the bench while the trouble
lasted, and he and Silent" Harvey
will fight the battle out at Stockton to-
day.
The visitors piled up five runs in the
first inning, then drew blanks until the
fifth, when they added another to their
string, and then fairly emblazoned
their score with. goose-eggs until the
finish.
The Gifts took three in the second.
one in the fourth, two in the sixth.
three in the seventh and three in the
eighth. While the crowd was not
large it was enthusiastic, and while
| broad yellow streaks showed through
the game they were lost sight Of
While the Gilt Edges, owing to the
superb pitching of Harvey and Doyle
and the great backstop work OF Stan
ley, are still the strongest aggregation
! in the State, they have been greatly
weakened. Jay Hughes, Walter Hene-
sey, Pony Walker. and, last but not
| least, Pop Lochhead. are gone but
not forgotten, and in baseball circles
| their attachments will be remembered
| when most of those left are forgotten.
| Borland, the prince of left fielders, has
developed into one of the hardest, if not
| the hardest hitter in the State; but
| Buck" Hughes, as an offset, has not
! had his batting eye along for several
| weeks.
The appended score will explain mat
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
Weather Reports.

The Weather Bureau reports show
the highest and lowest temperatures
yesterday to have been SO and IS de-
grees, with gentle to fresh southerly
winds and clear weather prevailing.
The barometrical readings at a. M
and 5 p. m yesterday We're 1882 inches
and 29.7S inches, respectively.
The highest and lowest temperatures
one year ago yesterday We're 90 and sc
degrees. and one year ago to-day 90
and 30 degrees.
The average temperature was IA de-
grees and the normal 70 degrees. show
ing yesterday to have been 2 degrees
warmer than usual for the Sd day OF
July.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR-THE
WEEKLY UNION. The best weekly
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
THE BICYCLE MEET.
1t Takes Place at 2 O'clock This
Afternoon.

The Capital City Wheelmen bicycle
meet takes place at the Oak Park Ath-
letic Grounds at 2 o'clock sharp this
afternoon. Seats are on sale at Fifth
and K streets up to noon. All the rid
ers, representing eight cities of the
State, have arrived and yesterday were
early testing the elevated track and
exercising with their trainers. There
is no other entertainment for the after
noon until 4:30 p. M, and the meet
therefore, ought TO be largely attend
ed. The committee says all seats are
shaded and clean, and every convent
ence for the comfort of the people has
been provided for.
Wing will endeavor to break the five
mile coast record of 11:01 Is
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Summary: Runs responsible for--Doyle
bas Mh hpreW Moms Taserhha vss
First base on errors-Gilt Edge 3, Stock
ton 2. First base on called balls-On
P0y y CO. 3 off Whaien g. Left ,c on 6ase
Doyle Z, by Whalen 2. Hit by pitcher
Doyle. Smith, Starkey. Double plays
Peoples to Hughes to Shanahan; Smith to
Selma; Whalen to Smith to Selma. Passed
ballS-Stanley /, DrewS 2. Wild pitch
Whalen l. Time of game hour and so
minutes. Umpire-Charles Sweeney. M.
E. Waldren, official scorer.
GENERAL NOTES
The Red Seals defeated the Eighth
street Terrors yesterday in q hotly
contested game of baseball, the score
game was the tremendous hitting of
eighth innings.
In the seventh inning Young Rusie
was knocked out of the box, and Jen-
nings, who succeeded him, Jared but
little better.
Hauser for the Seals, pitched an ex-
ceptionally fine game. Batteries-Red
the Terrors, McCafferty, Conway and
Silva
Sacramento team is not so much
stronger than the others that it should
lead in the race by its present margin.
San Jose, Oakland, Santa Cruz and San
Francisco, with proper management.
can hold their own against this team.
1t is early in the season, and each club
| has many games to play before the
| pennant will be won.
According to the present schedule,
| Sacramento has had everything it's own
way, and it looks very much as if Mr..
| Hennessey had worked the other man
ayers by having the schedule made to
suit Sacramento's interest. Sacramen-
| to has been playing most Of it's games
| at home, and when away from home
has played only against the weak
| clubs"
Jay Hughes, late of the Sacramentos,
but now Of the Baltimores, has shut out
more teams this season than any pitch
er in the National League. The same
authority says that Catcher Chance
seems unable to stand the League pace.
| Matt Stanley of the Sacramentos has
gone through the season thus far with
but a single error charged against him.
He easily leads the catchers.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

DIR. A. DONOVAN, CHIROPODIST-
Feet treated without pain. lips Seventh.
]. BELLMER & CO. HAVE ALWAYS
the choicest groceries, wines, liquors
and cigars. AT Tenth and n streets.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
MEN

bed? But that is the way you feel
every day. Now, how long do you pro-
pose to be weak? A year! There is no
reason that you should be weak another
week Think that over. Not another
week.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Peculiar merit, wonderful medicinal
power, positive economy are all COM
bined in Hoods Sarsaparilla, Americas
Greatest Medicine. 1t is the ideal blood
purifier and health invigorator.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Try McMorry's Coo uncolored japan
tea; E. B. tea. 70c: G. p. tea, Sc; p. F..
Japan tea, SOC; 531 NJ street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Dog licenses. good for one year: city
licenses and water rates, including ir-
rigation. now due and payable at City
Collectors office.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron 531 NJ street.
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W lin

most every case it is excess Of some ma
ture. 1t is the abuse of some function
instead of its proper use. Too late
hours, or too much brain work. or some
sort of folly. Perhaps the damage was
done years ago.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
\ RI

found you are wrong. "Hudyan" has
cured 10000 men who were in a worse
condition than you are in to-day 1t
makes up for all losses and stops all
waste-often in week. Nature yields
to 1t.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

TO LET-EBNER HOUSE-40 ROOMS
1urnIShed kitchen, dining-room and bar.
EBNER BROS. & CO.. Lie X street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

LAND FOR SALE-ABOUT 2,4oo ACRES
of tule land. thirty miles from Stockton.
and permanently reclaimed. Used this
year fer pasturing sheep and cattle. A
bargain for cash. For particulars adj
dress p. B. PETTIGREW, 313 Davis
street. San Francisco.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Elegant miniature portraits in water
colors given away at Boysen's. 31S ]. =
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

For a cool, sharp glass of steam OF
lager. Ell Dorado, S26 ].
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

1918 NINTH-LOWER FLAT, 4 ROOMS;
closets. 81. Keys at 1215 Ninth.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Think this over. Is it good
to get out in the morning
with the sense that before
the day is half over you
will wish that YOU were in
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

You should watch for any sign OF blood
faint in the system. Small ulcers in the
of hair ali indicate some form of poison
Ask for free '30-day blood cure" circu-
lars The cure is absolutely sure. The
system is thoroughly cleansed OF all
faint.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

You one of the afflicted?
II you are, the sooner you
seek for relief the more
quickly you will find 1t. If
Won think IL ran never. he
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

for free circulars and testimonials tell
ing you all about what it has done
for others Ask for medical advice too
for that is likewise free. Be as strong
as you once were. Feel the fire Of
youth once more.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

2031 / STREET-A FINE FLAT: ONE
block from car line $14
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72S SEVENTH OR COMPLETELY
furnished housekeeping rooms
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

1925 EIGHTH-FURNISHE ROOMS by
day, week or month. Quiet. je29-7t~
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

415 o ST-TWO NICELY FURNISHED
front rooms for housekeeping
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Has a weak back? Every
man has a weak back who
is unable to stand up to"
all his duties. But what
causes weak back? In al
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

INDUSTRIAL LODGE, NO. ss..s4<..
157, /. o. o. F.-Members will 3zxkr1
meet at their hall MONDAY, zysSeE
July 4th, at a. m. sharp, for sssssSs
the purpose of participating in the
Fourth of July parade. All Odd Fellows
5 are urgently invited to go with US
w. l.. PALMER, N. G.
j. l.. Robinette, Secretary. jy2-3t
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
CARPET CLEANING TRY

for a first-class job of cleaning, laying or
rehtting. We seem to please every one
else why not you? Telephone Cap 292;
Sunset. white 721. Southwest corner
Twelfth and streets
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
BOOKS And STATIONERY.

one thousand titles, paper cover standard
notion, lOc each. Some at &c and &c each
.: "A. DOANE. 202 X street. Butchers
and grocers' pass books 10c dozen.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

THE HOUSE HUNTER"-A PRINTED
list Of all vacant houses in Sacramento,
with their location, rent, number of
rooms. Copies free. Issued weekly by
the CAPITAL TRANSFER CO., 900 x.
Moving, packing and storage
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

STORE TO LET-POSTOFFICE BLOCK.
72S X. John Oschner, 72112 K.
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MODERN FURNISHED HOUSE, z
rooms; owner to occupy a room and
board with family. Call at noon, or
after d. m, 1920 O,
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Postoffice at Sacra-
mento, July 4, 1898:
rom

'OSuolnc6 at Sacra-
y LIST.
Lynn, Miss
Maynes, Miss A
McMillen, Zou
Michaelis, Miss T
Miller, Miss Ida
Moore, Mrs Nj
: Murphy, Mrs M M
Nelson, Mrs Peter
Northrop, Miss NJ
OCallahan, Miss f
Pohlmann, Miss A
Pollman, Mrs M
eitz, Miss Addie 60
Rhein, Mrs Kate
Riedout. Mrs Capt
Rood. Miss Leona
Ryan, Miss Kittie
Scott, Mrs e II
Silverlock, Mrs J. e
Smith, Mrs Mile
Stevens, Mrs Emma
2 Stout, Miss Sadie M
Talley, Miss Alice
Toler, Mrs Rosa
! Ward, Miss Laura
, Marley, Mrs Rena
Virgins, Mrs w HI
Well, Mrs 90
Witt, Miss Adelia
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

1921 SEVENTH ST, FURNISHED
rooms complete for housekeeping.
je30-6t*
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NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS AT FOR
esters' Building, l street, 7th and Sth.
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MODERN FLAT THAT WILL ACCOM-
modate persons; also house 8 rooms,
thoroughly renovated. 722 Eighth street
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TO LET OR RENT.

TO LET-FOUR FINE ROOMS-UN-
furnished; good location. Price $l0 APP
at $40 Fourteenth street. jy3-3tf
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

Who have been cured by
"Hudyan" remain strong
and vigorous. 1t cures
"IN rapidly, permanently and
certainly. Write and ask
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04
ARCHITECTS.

F. H. SCHARDIN, ARCHITECT, BREU-
ner Bldg, K street, bet 9Th and eth.
HOEN, ARCHITECT, rs J STREET.
Telephones, Sun. blk 81; Cap. 75
w. MURCELL, ARCHITECT AND
builder 717 l. street
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

WHEN ALL OTHERS FAIL DIR. CUM
mings will cure your catarrh in DAYS:
asthma in 80 days; piles in days. or
any case of cancer without using the
knife; cure guaranteed or no pay. Of
flee 5131a K.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

TRY E. S. KINNEY & co. FOR FINE
groceries, hay and grain. Twentieth and
NJ. Phones, blk, 525; Cap, $780,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

OLD POSTOFFICE BLDG-FURNISHED
rooms, single and suites; offices. MIR.
MAYHEM, Fourth and x.
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FOR RENT OR SALElTHE ELK
Grove Hotel; partly furnished; never
idle Inquire of Mrs. T. Allen, 6131a j.
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also his hay, grain, wines, ETC. Twenty
fifth and o. Tells $40 red. PA Cap.
PLAZA GROCERY AND SALOON. r.
Nobel sells as cheap as anybody.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-07-04

BEFORE GOING TO THE SPRINGS
leave your yard in charge of Bahrs, the
landscape gardener. 2Sth and w.
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CITY REAL ESTATE.

S650-FOR SALElOAK PARK, HOUSE
barn, windmill; lot 40x150: half block
from cars. Apply 33d and Orange ave.
WINS
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PACIFIC GROVE BAKERY

We make speciality Of strictly home
made goods. Try our domestic bread:
can't be beat. Rice Bros. S2S ].
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THE WEEKLY UNION-THE BEST
weekly on the coast. Only 81 year.
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NEATLY FURNISHED FRONT ROOMS
S. month and up. 1902 Fourth upstairs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-25
Guarding Fer Nerves.

A little east end maiden of sum- mers, whose clever sayings are the de- light of her friends, recently dined with Rn aunt. At the beginning of the repast she grayely said to her relative.
 "IH take just one cup of tea. Aunt Liza have to be so careful about my nerves. If don't take care, I'll have nerves like a eat. '
 She got her tea, and it is scarcely necessary to add that when she had fin isned it she forgot all about her poor nerves and clamored for more,-Cleve-
 George J. Smith, who discovered the fabulously rich TreadYell mine in Alas ka. has committed suicide. Returns are coming in early.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-25
HE NEVER LOVED A LORD.
Hat Ills Five Girls Married Titles. All
 the Same.

bet HIS Frye Gfri5 Married Tlties AN
 the Same.
 1t was evident that be was not only pretty we'll satisfied with himself, but that he didn' t care who knew it
 Five daughters, he said, land ev- cry one of them married to a title. That's pretty good record for a man who wouldn't be considered rich enough to buy more than one high grade title. y
 Il don't see how you did it. " sug- gested the man who knew nothing ex- cept that the husband with title was ordinarily quoted at a pretty stiff figure.
 Oh, it's easy when you know how, " replied the self satisfied man. ''So far as I am concerned would have prefer red to marry the girls to enterprising young Americans with no titles. but their mother insisted upon getting them something more fashionable, and when their mother insists 1 have to hump myself and see that things come the way she wants them. I confess it was something of problem at first, but when l got it figured out in my mind and began playing the cards it was so easy that I was inclined to be ashamed of myself for not trying something harder T
 The self satisfied man stopped long enough for the listener to suggest that be would be glad to hear the story and then, i'll view of the fact that they were all married and publicity could do no harm, he told it.
 CT fOpl~ al ,S,1y axrai1aln1a afc U I,a explained, land made them a dowry for my eldest daughter. Naturally there was a rush for her, and she was able to take her pick of five. I rushed matters as much as possible, got her married, gave up the dowry had promised, and then steered her titled husband against the Stock Exchange. where 1 gave him some bad tips, took his trades myself through a broker and won back all the dowry and part of his ancestral estates. Then l gave the dowry to my second daughter, got her married and played the same game with her husband. I worked the scheme right through the family, until I finally married my youngest to a baronet yesterday. got them to postpone their wedding trip for 8 few days, so as to give mo a chance to win back the dowry before they had spent any of it, and by day after tomor- row expect to be on Easy street again, without a care in the world If girls must have titles, why, am in favor of giving them to them, but don't believe in contributing large fortunes to the support of the toeoering monarchies of the old world, and, what's more, 1 don't intand to do it. "-Chicago Post.
 THE SULTAN OF TURKEY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-03-25
Ex-ATinister Terrell Pays Tribute to Ha
 Charm of Manner.

Ex-Minister Terrell Pays Tribute to Hlz
 Charm of Manner.
 Hon. A. ". Terrell, formerly United States minister at Constantinople, con- tributes H An Interview With the Sul- tan" to The Century, Mr Terrell says:
 The sultan is over 50 years old, of medium height, with clear olive con- p1exion, dark hair, high forehead and large dark brown eyes. The habitual expression of his face is one of extreme sadness. Though the pashas who attend bis palace when ministers or embassa- dors are entertained are decorated with regal splendor, he always appears in plain garb, wearing @ red fez, frock coat and trousers of dark blue stuff and patent leather shoes A broad service sword with steel scabbard, which he holds sheathed in his hand, completes the costume. Sometimes single decora- tion is worn on his breast. When he is seen thus plainly attired in the throne room of his palace, on the first day of the feast of Bairam, seated on an otto- man covered with cloth of gold, to re- ceive the congratulations of his civil and military chiefs, who are all radiant in uniforms and decorations, the con- trast is very striking. No Christians but those of the diplomatic corps ever witness this impressive ceremony, which is conducted with the order that distin- guishes military review, but with an oriental servility that an American finds it difficult to understand. On such occa- sions Osrnan Pasha stands at the sul- tan's left, holding a cloth of gold scarf, which all reverently kiss after saluting their ruler.
 No sovereign in Europe is more court ly or refined i'll entertaining his guests, and few can be more agreeable in con- versation. In his personal intercourse with foreign representatives he is alike free from that suited dignity which re- pels confidence and from that absence of real dignity which invites familiarity
 When first dined at the palace, tho sultan sat at the head of the table, with Mrs. Terrell at his right and myself at his left Osman Pasha, Ismael Pasha, the former khedive of Egypt, the grand vizier and other ministers of state were the other guests.
 Nothing could excel the excellence of the cuisine of which he partook with his guests, the table service and decora- tions the magnifcence of the dining room or the excellence of his wines, which always remain untasted except by Christian guests Each pasha wore the insignia of his rank, blazing with stars and decorations, while the plain costume of the sultan was alone in har- mony with my own. No armed men stood guard at the palace doors, and ex- cept detail from the imperial guard, who always salute foreign representa- tive on his arrival, no soldiers have ever been seen by pe wsthin the palace walls on any of the occasions when l have dined there.