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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

An awful desth rate prevails at Kim.
berly, where q British army is bottled
up BY the Beers. For the month oil
December, out Of a population Of
Il, 900 whites and 10000 blacks, The
mortality was 90 whites and 1888 black
per thousand. The infantile death
rate was still more fearful. 1t was gu
per thousand among the whites and
9l2 per thousand among the blacks.
II this Is q true statement, 1t is hardly
possible that any child will be found
alive In March.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

The Laclede Hotel treated the editors
very nicely.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17
TRUSTEES SALE.

whereas, Charles W, Warner and Moul,
Masaefi hls wife, By their deed Of tTusI
latYd January II, ls0, recorded In Tho re-,
cOfIer's ONCE for Lafayette countv ~
,9aTl, H. book IA, at page 175, conveyed I,
w. Undersigned, as trustee. the folloWins
uesctlbeu real estate situated Ia iafitvoiis
county Missouri, tO.wlt the \ " IofiItn, p,
! y WY W. g Oftbosw a of s%ectioH 10
no WIS ~ runge ~ IN trust 70 secure tb,
Raynl9nt OF the notea In said deed desefibtoI
Default having been mnde In Tia "SS,sduuu
~ s9lar ut SAID notes, | will. at thp rSaun.,
~ NJ sIg a ,gsGl holder q 9ald notes. scIl public.
~ inc 'front.' door VI tle eourthnn,. Na9h'
o,,F ot Lexington IN said Lafayette c51ntyt.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY sra. 1900.
np1IW@eea INC hours Of . O'clock a. M. npd 4
1escrihapj y, Vi that day, the property above
uept, and ekpensC u EXECUTING s1id w sa'u
Lexington Mo February &. 100 "'S''
~ LEsUEuk Trustee,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

TO II DEAF-A rich lady, cured OF her
Deafness and Noises In the Head BY Dr..
Nicholson's Artificial Ear Drums, p.ve
slO'OOO to his Institute, 30 that deaf peo.
pie unable to procure the Ear Drums NAV
nave them Tree. Address No. 5Slia. The
Nicholson Institute, $50, Eighth Avenue.
New York. ,o.g,1
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

Several good farms for rent. Apply tC
J Q Plsttenburg. 2 lott.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

The paper trust must go.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17
We are authorized to announce

NJ A candidate for Assessor OF LAtayette
county, subject TO the action of the democrAnc
many
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

as a candidate for Assessor Of Lafayette
county. subject TO the action oil the Demo
cratic party.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17

As a candidate for Assessor OF Lafayette
county. subject 10 the action OF the Deno
cratic party.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1900-02-17
9 are hlTh0rTheu 70 dHHluHVV
FRED HUTTON

hLphtE W. "ANNN
Ia A candidate fori Assessor Of Lafayette
county, subject to the action Of the demo
cratic marty.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
CONUNDRUMS SOLVED.

When is a man like nail? When
he's infirm.
When is a man only small part of
himself? When he's afoot.
When is man like piece of furni-
ture? When he's abed.
What trees would always be found
alive soon after a forest fire? Ashes.
Why are poultry the most profitabl
creatures on farm? For every grain
they give peck.
Which is the queen of the roses?
The rose of the watering pot, because
She reigns (rains) over all the others.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
ADOLPH SHANE. Prop.
NOTICE

NOTICE
At the regular meeting of the State
Poar,l of Examiners held June eth, 1898
the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED. That the Board of Exam
liners shall meet on the third day of every
month, for the purpose of allowing
claims against the State, and all claims
not i'll the office of the Secretary of State
on or before the third day in each month
shall not be considered or allowed by the
Loard until the next meeting which will
be on the third Tuesday Of each month
REINHoLD SADLER
EIraENE HOWELL
JAMEs X. Judge
t;oard Of Examiner
Attest:
ARTHUR NORRIS.
Clerk.
Carson City, Nevada. June 7, 1893.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
NOTICE OF SALE.


Notice is hereby given, that by an order
made by the Board Of County Commiss-
toner's of O~msby County. State of Ne
vada, on the 9Th day of February, 1900
and duly entered on the minutes, that
the following described property. be-
longing to Ormsby County, State Of Ne
vada, be sold at public auction, according
to law, to the highest bidder for cash
before the Court house door on Thurs
day, the Sth day of March, 1900, At
o'clock P. NJ. as follows to-wlt:
All of Block nunber two (2) Of Sears
Thompson and Sears division Of Carson
City, Ormsby County, Nevada, together
with the improvements thereon.
?. H. PETERSEN,
Chairman.
| Attest:
| GEO. w. CowING, ERIK.
| Dat ID February 5, 1900.
sea-:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
For sale at Nevada Drug Store.


For sale at Nevada Drug Store.
may attribute the honor of this call?"
IA pair of aces.'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
"What made you play that piece over
again? l didn't call that applause an
encore" why, the music was marked
Repeat Philadelphia Bulletin.
Not Party.-Ada-"W Wasn't there
some talk of Mande marrying duke ?"
Dolly-"Yes; but you see the duke
didn't say anything about it."-Phila-
delphia North American.
Cold Blooded lis it true, darling,
that you gave the minister $50 for mar
rying us?" yes, but keep it to your
self. l was never SO swindled in my
Detroit Free Press.
A Born Fighter.-Johnson- Nor
mon Jake would ruther fight than eat,
l do believe" Bill -"I'ardner, that ain't
half OF it. He'd druthcr fight than
drink. "-Indianapolis journal.
Youthful Lover tsighing) -'It is not
! good for man to live alone" The Lady
Very true. and that's why it would
be so much better for you to go and
live with your mamma. '-Fliegendt
/ Blaetter.
Say, Bill, Joe just asked the boss il
he could get off to attend his brother.
funeral, an the boss says: Are We sure
it amt a ball game?' 'W-well, sir, say:
Joe, its kind @ combnation-ms
brothers the un )ire' > Scribner's.
Fuddy- Remarkable cure, that cas-,
of Mrs. Blank S." Duddy-"ii Haven
heard about it. What was it?" Fudd,
-''She has recovered her voice. Yo,
know she hasn't been able to speak 70
three years. They induced her to pia,
"a game of whist, and she was talkin,
before she knew it."-Boston Tran
script.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02

Geo. A. Tyrrell always has on hand
fresh chocolates, creams, bon boDs, taffies
fruits and nuts of all kinds Of the finest
Quality. Also on hand q nice line of
goods suitable for Christmas presents
Fresh Eastern oysters 50 cents per can.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
Sunrno

SummO
In the District Court Of the First Ju
-. Of the State Of New ada, in
and for the County of Ormsby.
Nora Jenkins, plaintiff, vs.. Charles
jenkins, defendant.
Action brought in the District Court Of
the First Judicial District Of the State
Nevada, in and for the County Of Ormsby
and the complaint filed in said County
in. the Office of the Clerk of said District
Court on the 10Th day Of December, A. D.
1880.
The State of Nevada sends greeting to
defendant.
You are hereby required to appear in
m action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff, in the District
Court Of the First Judicial District Of the
State of Nevada, in and for the County of
Ormsby, and answer tho complaint plain
tiff filed therein within ten days (exclu-
sive of the day Of service) after the ser
vico on ysu of this summons, it served
in said county, or, if served out Of said
county but within tho district, twenty
days, in all other cases forty days, or
judgment by default will be taken
against you, according to the prayer Of
said complaint.
The said action is brought to obtain
from you decree of divorce; dissolving
the bonds Of natrimsny now existing
between plaintiff and defendant on the
ground OF extreme cruelty alleged in the
complaint on file herein to haye been
committed on the day Of November
1889. aud at divers other times during the
year last past as viii more ful1y appeal
or complaint on file. 4
And you are hereby notified that if you
ill TO answer the complaint, the sait
iaintiff will apply for the relief hersii
smanded.
Given under my hand, at my office, Al
arson. in the county of Ormsby, thi.
9Th day Of December, 1899. Il,
GeoR0E w. CowINa.
- :. County Clerk.
w. w. Wosdburn, Attorney for Plain
M IL
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
Board Of Equalization

Notice is hereby given that the As
SCISSOR has this day delivered to the un-
dersiP1ed the assessment roll for the eur
rent Lscal year.
And that the Beard of County Com
missioners will be as Beard of Equal
ization at the Couuty Clerks Office on
Monday. Sapt. is 1893, at 10 a. M, and con-
tinue in session from time to time, rs
provided by law until the business Of
equalization is disposed.
GEO. w. COWING,
Clerk of the Bosrd Of County Conmis-
Sioners.
Dated Sent T. $780,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
STATE INSTITUTIONS

b. o. Henderson. Warden State Prison
JOS F. Slubbs, President State University
Or. Patterson, Supt. Hosp Mental Discs
Jos Jos phs, Supt, Of Orphans Home
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
BOARD OF PARDON

BOARD OF PAKVDN
Reinhold Salder, Governor; NJ. s. Bcnni-
Asld, Chief Justice of Supreme Court;
W. A. Nj .ssey, Associate Justice Of Su-
preme Court; c. II. Belknap, Associate
Justice Of Supreme Court; w. p. Jones,
t.orney General.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1900-03-02
YOU Try IT.

II bli;oh's Couf and G'astlhptioa CIR. which
is sold the small price OF rs cts So cts. end
$780, does not cure, take the bottle back and we
will refund your money. Sold :cr over fifty years
on this guarantee. Price % cts. arc SO c.s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
ANTEGRUBER MEN MEET.

A meeting OF the men who are opposing Abraham
Grubers recollection the leadership Of the XXIst
Assembly District was held in Lancaster Hall One
Observation-Disclosures. and Broadway last night In
addition 10 the ordinary run OF speeChmaking a
negro quartet sang popular and sentimental ballads
10 the evident enjoyment Of the crowd Less
thusiasm aroused by the oratory. which was of
the sort that has been heac: II previous meetings
or the same purpose in the district. Ward Grower
presided, ana the speakers were George c. austin,
Louis P. Crosholz Phillip S. Block and Judge Ian
sing All OF the speakers attacked Mr.. Gruber on
the alleged ground that ne was not an organiza ton
been made he OF the district in behalf
OF the opposing candidate. There appeared TO be
evidence last night thai interest in those particular
appeals is getting bit frayed on the edges. Re-
sDonsiveness lacking. and. apart from the eff
forts Of the coored musicians the applause
limited IN quantity and thin in quality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
OBITUARY.
BERNARD SMYTH.

Bernard Smyth, at time president Of the
Board of Education died at his home. No. 4S West
Eighty ninth-st. yesterday morning. He was born
in this city in 1920 in the Seventh Ward. In his
youth the public schools. TO the development Of
which he devoted many years OF mis- life. were far
from possessing the excellence they have since at
tanned but were sort of respectable charity with
scarcely resemblance 10 the splendid public
scholastic system Of the present day. As his
parents provided with a moderate compe-
tency he TO the best private schools which
then existed in the city. one Of them being the
ChrtstOmatie Institution.
Before Re thirteen years old contrary 10 the
wishes of his parents he left school 10 enter on
mercantile career a clerk. and at the age OF
nineteen he the head of mercantile estab-
ltshment Of mis- Mr.. Srnyth was engaged
mostly in the Southern trade and his business, like
so many others whose dealings were confined 10
the South, practically ruined the outbreak
Of the Rebellion During the war Mr.. Smyth
turned his attention finance, and held such re-
banks and insurance companies. About this period
he also Receiver of Taxes.
Mr. Smyth became closely identified with the
public school department about 1886 1851 when
he was first elected a trustee from his native ward;
He chosen a Commissioner In ls2 ana served
a full term. He was again appointed a Commits
sOner in 1863. the REORGANIZATION of the Board
and on the retirement of Judge Larremore he was
efforts that corporal punishment abolished in
the public schools Of this city, Mr.. Smyth laid
the cornerstone of the Normal College -,
Soon after the termination OF the war MT SInytn
went into the real estate business.
Three sons Louis Peter and Francis, survive
him He also leaves four daughters
The funeral services will be held IN the Church
of the Blessed Sacrament. Broadway and Seventy
hrst-st., tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
JOHN J. WRIGHT.

John J. Wright for many years a member OF the
Produce Exchange. died at the home OF his son,
DR.. Charles D. Wright No. 3S5 West Twenty
third-st., Tuesday. Mr.. Wright was born in
ST. John N b, seventy years he came
TO this city 1868. and for six years was con-
nected with ne linseed oil manufacturing firm
T G. Rowe 4 Co He then went into the mer-
chandfse brokerage business. and for long period
was member OF the Produce Exchange. He was
also engaged in the purchasing Of supplies for the
Standard OH Company. Mr.. Wright promi-
nent in Baptist circles and was a member OF the
Calvary Baptist Church. where the funeral will
De held Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, Mr..
Wright leaves one son. DR.. Charles D. Wright, and
a daughter Mrs Charles B. Barker, Of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
DIR. JOHN FREDERICK.

DIT John Friedrich who was for fourteen years
publisher and Editor of the "Amerikanische
Schweizer Zeitung," organ of the Swiss people
In America died yesterday morning from Bright's
disease at his home No 45l Nintn-st.. Brooklyn,
after an illness Of two weeks. DR.. Frederick was
formerly president of the German Press Club OF
Manhattan, and at the time OF his death
trustee OF the New-York Press Club. He born
in Hof, a village in the canton of Berne, Switzer-
land in 1s4T- His father a member OF the
great council at Berne. In 1854 DR.. FREDERICK was
sent 10 a seminary Berne In 1867 he entered
the university Berne. where he graduated
four years later n the law course. few months
later he came 10 America and entered the law office
of Edward and Ashbel P. Fitch. After two years
he gave up law, and accepted a place as reporter
on one OF the German newspapers.
DIT. FREDERICK was an honorary president OF the
Brooklyn German Citizens League and member
Of many other societies. The DoSIor was one of
the popular men in German Speaking circles
in this city. He numbered his friends by the hun
bred He was generous 10 fault, and no one
ever appealed him for ala in vain. Two step
sons and stepdaughter survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
BARGAINS FOR SHOPPERS.
INTERESTING ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE BY
TRIBUNE ADVERTISERS

O'NEILLs, sixth-ave between Twentieth and
Twenty-hrst SITS, announces for to-day the first
opportunity to examine the new designs in wom-
ems and chidren's trimmed hats. Those who may
be fortunate enough 10 visit the store to-day
should bear in mind that this is not the house 5
regular opening IN this line OF goods II Will De.
however, a very attractive showing, and will in
ceptonaIly fine collection by the firm milIiners.
A large variety OF new styles in untrimmed hats,
will also be shown Some bargains are offered in
womens suits and in new cotton goods.
JOHN WANAMAKER Broadway and Fourth
ave. between Ninth and Tenth SITS, announces
that his show OF the newest styles Of spring hats
for women to-day VIII be just full and exquisite
as yesterday. Those who visit the to-day viii
see not only all the latest creations in this line that
were shown yesterday. but some others that will
also please them. In the Broadway windows from
Of mats and bonnets; the aises the main floor
are hgliratiyely speaking, abloom with hats and
store Tor those who visit the second floor salon
~. Stou- ~ mats for girls and children is one Of
the most attractive features OF the display and the
exhibition OF untrimmed hats for young and old is
ternpting Some bargains viii also be found TO-
sav in womens tailored SINUS
LANES MCREERY CO. Eleventh-st. and
Broadway viii offer rugs and carpets to-day at
unusually attractive prices. IN this sale viii De
doI lou are5s sizes Oriental rugs India and Turkish
@arpets Karabagh, Ghenjehs. Shlrvans. Daghes-
fans Mossouls KAYAKS ana antique hazaKs.
BFsT & CO. dAipufian Razaar) Nos. 60 and 81
vs., 1vventy-ttlfrd-st nave an unusually fine va
tet, of misses and children shirt waists. which
NAV be had IN any size
LORD & TAYLOR. Twentieth-st. and Broadway,
announce that they are now prepared TO take oroers
~ ,-,,,,,s for street carriage evening wear from
designs besides orders for fine tailor made
jackets. usters. capes ana Eiohs'
JAMES M,CREERY & co, TWENTY hird-st, viii
- many bargains to-day in silK. black dress
Goods cotton sheets and pillow cases. In the silk
5.,,a -.r,eUt NAV be had black silks Of Regence,
,,trZ-etileI,x reau de sole and Auscovite weaVes,
r-a,,s lin duchesse faille spring fabrics OF
n0velty weaves and designs brocaded ana printed
@~enes 81 meteor. empire and ruEtique ~eaNes
sorfache satin tanetas cashiniT IaSoaIe ahu fancy
s.Ir4rsd siIFs handkerchief squares for waists,
=. 80 souIerds and liberty satin Light weight or
kaxy fabrics wool silk or SILK ana wool IN the
latest Reayes and designs "i- % ASeA+S ga s"N
TACK dress goods countsrA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
DR.. BIRCH TO PRESS HIS APPEAL
WANTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY. TO PASS UPON
PREsBYTERY'S ACTION. EVEN THOUGH
DR.. MGIFFERT RETIREs

Even if DR.. M'Giffert should withdraw from the
Presbyterian Church. his friends understand
is MS intention, the long continued much agitated
controversy will not cease ana whatever DR.. Nc
Giffert may do. Dr. Birch. the appellant will not
let ire case drop Indeed. since he has sent his
appeal TO the moderator Of the New-York Presby-
terry. the case is entirely out of his hands But
even II he could. he would not take such action.
as ne regards his contest now as being cutie as
much with the resbyteEy as with Dr.. McGinert.
he wishes 70 have the General Assembly take I'D
the action Of the New-York body and pass upon it.
Tor he regards the action OF the Presbytery as in
effect disnssilg hts charges against professor
Al any rate the appeal must go 10 the Gen
eral Assembly. for that IS according TO the book
which says thar il is the duty OF the appellant to
appear himself or by counsel before the Gen
eral Assembly or before the second day after
the date OF the fling Of he appeal Il is said by
one who knows Dr. Birchs plans. that. though II
viii make difference him what move Dr.
McGirert makes. il VIII not stop further hearing
# the Il remains for the General As
senbly 10 act, and whatever il does will be final.
The hearing will be begun May Is. Dr.. Birch
be will retire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
DIED.

qss s M4TS a lsG2 a. a55eF short
Notice Of funeral hereafter
"a wqngtq.d conn mn on, on Mazda E3 March
Ssan q s ran fe ss Re S % 5ge e HON. Easal At
Funeral services from 81 Paus Church wallngtord on
Thursday. March 5, al 2:so p. m
CLARK-suddeny. Tuesday March 8, 1900 Moses E.
Relatives ana friends respectfully invited attend
the funeral services at his late residence No 90 Dan
forth-ave.. Jersey City N J. on Thursday, March 5,
Interrnent at convenience Of family.
DAYToN-At New brunswick Y J. March g. 1900 after
a lingering Illness Miss Eliza Dayton sister Of the
late Charles :, ana James mes. dayton f., MI, -
Friday March O. at 2:so p m
DURTBA-At santa Barbara. Cal. March = 1900.
iat ar 2lsI b barTea formerly 81 BrooEiyn 7
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
5sssaiyb NssS h9 s?sss S6 m
Interrnent at convenience 81 family.
FEEEMAN.oe Tuesday morning 4 March Mar at augusta
a. No so6 West a States ssaaa., Trenton nj M J.
HUMPHREYS-At his residence Bergen Point Bayonne
\. J.. March s. soIon Humphreys. in the 18th Of
Funeral at 2.Ia p Saturday, March 10 Trinity
Carriages viii meet the 80 train Central Railroad
Of NeweTsey from foot Of L6sGty AND w5ehan SITS
sPd S6 6 Mgs & @ah al n' as se q
John Jasper. in her s7th year
kindly omit flowers.
LYON-In Bridgeport. Conn, March 4: 1900, Bessie A
late Abijah and Sarah NJ Hawley.
s Mains srdgepori on rhursday sth INST al ESQ
O'Clock D. m
MARsH-on March i 1900 Annie Olivia fioughton;
widow Of Henry J. Marsh. OF Marshville, Mich. and
Friends o. the ecsassd are INVITED e , ATTEND s n; funeral
March 3 at II o clock.
PACKARD-on March 1900. at Ma. ao7 West 77thst-,
Mitchell y. Packard
Funeral Thursday. at p m
please omit do7vers
PEIoUBET-At ch 1 III l; J, Monaay March Jarvis
Funeral viii held the residence Of his
y J.. Friday. March g 2:so m
PJrRDY-Or March g. Stephen Purdy. rs years
Funeral services a. his Ste Iesaense Bay Staten
Interme1t at Woodlawn Cemetery
REEvE-On Wednesday. March 7, Joseph Reeve. his
10Th year
Brooklyn Friday. at p m
ROsE-suddenly Tuesday morning. March g. 1900. Wal
Funeral service al mis- late residence No 18th
St. Friday evening, March 9, at o'clock
SEAMAN stamford conn. Monday, March 5. Mary
Saekett. widow OF Charles H. Seaman, IN her eoth
Funeral the residence Of Erandeaush,er
THURSDAY, March 5. 2:9o P
sMYTH-on Wednesday. March :. 1900. late resi-
dence, - West Ssh-st Bernard Smyth in the 'sta
Funeral services will the Blessed
broadway and 7lst-st. Friday the sta inst
a. m.
STAFFORD PARDEE-on Wednesday. March 7. 1900
residence No. IIs West 1I5th-s;.
setce at the Lexington Avenue Baptist caurch corner
and Lexington-ave on Saturday. March TO- al
tru1n. aged 81
Notice Of funeral hereafter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-03-08
KWANG HSU'S REMUNERATION.

FORCED BY THE DowAGER EMPRESS TO AC-
KNOWLEDGE HIS TITLE ILLEGAL.
Vancouver B. c. March Chinese advices say
that in effectng the dethronement of Kwang Hsu
on January "a the Dowager Empress practically
forced the monarch TO be the author OF his
undoing. to the extent of renouncing the throne.
proclaiming Emperor and practically assert
ing himself usurper by stating that MS election
10 succeed Tung Chin had been discovered Illegal.
The decree Of remuneration says in part:
Now, be 1t also known that when selected TO the
throne II was then agreed that II ever we should
nave a that should be proclaimed heir 10
the throne; but since last year Qs9S) have
been constantly i'll. and ii for this reason that
the Dowager Empress graciously acceded
urgent prayers and took the reins of govern
Inent in order TO instruct in our duties A
has now passed and still find ourselves an in
valid; but, ever keeping in mind that do not
belong 10 the direct line of succession, and that
Tor the sake of the safety Of the Empire of
ancestors legal heir should be selected 70 the
throne, we again prayed the Dowager Empress to
choose carefully from among the members of the
imperial clan such one, and this has been done
in the person of Pu Chun son OF Tsai vi. Prince
Tuan, second order.