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MEDALS FOR The vAL1ANT.
Senator Lodge to Deliver the Presen
tatiOn Address.

The National Society, Sons of the Ameri-
can Revolution. will Wednesday evening
next present medals to such members of
the District of Columbia Society as served
in the war with Spain. Senator Lodge will
deliver the address. This action is taken
In accordance with resolution adopted at
the last congress of the national society at
Detroit authorizing a committee to nro-
cure from the government an old Spanish
gun or plate from one of the captured ships.
to strike medals from the same, and to dis,
served in the war
The committee was also authorized to
publish list Of such members This has
been issued. 1t shows that thirty states,
the territory Of Arizona and the District of
Columbia were represented in the field. The
total number was 487. All ranks were repre-
scented, from private to major general The
list includes eighteen general officers, forty
five field officers, one admiral and one rear
admiral.
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LEGAL NOTICES

II THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia. the 18th day of March l9Oo-MHry
Letter complainant. VS. Metropolitan Railroad
Cmpany and others. defendants. No 2lOgl
Eluity-On motion Of the complainant. by Ma
thaniel Wilson and Jeremiah VI. Wilson her solic-
itOrs- II Is ordered that the defendants Oscar #
Crosby, Charles A Lieb George W. Bacon George
W Young and Thomas ]. Hayward. cause their
appearance TO be entered herein before the
FIRST rule day occurring forty days after this day;
otherwise the cause will he proceeded with : m
ease OF default: Provided That a copy Of this
order De published once week for three successive
weeks In the Washington Law Reporter and The
Washington Evening Star. The object of this suit
Is the appob tment Of receiver for the Metropoii-
tan Kaliroad Company and injunction against
the defendants as officers and directors of said
company. and an accounting by them JOB BAR
NAlsD. Justice Test: JOHN K. YOUNG Clerk
mhl9-law3w
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIsTJIC-r
OF COLI hBiA. the 10th day of March, 1900 Cora
d sherman VS. Winfield 5. sherman. Equity No
2G,43. Docket 4i.-On Esoticn Of the plaiutir hy
Ny. 4 H. Thomas. her solicitor. IT is ordered ,hat
the defendant Winfield :. Sherman causs his an
ptaranee 10 be entered herein before the frst
DAY occurring forty dsys after this day other
wise the cause will be proceeded with ease Of
default The object of this suit is TO Obtain n
the parties because Of the wlful desertion Of The
complainant by the defendant and cruelty. By ths
Court. JOB BARNARD Justice &c True cow
Test: j. R. YOUNG. Clerk, &c. By FRED. 4
VCoNNhdL. ASH Clerk mh121aw-&
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POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

THE WEEMS STEAMBOAT co.
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.
STEAMER POTOMAC.
On and after Sunday, December "A, 1899, the
Thursday at pm. for Baltimore and river land.
tngs.
A.ltE vsr freight 9ssIss, must BE- prepaid
Accommodating for RssseSseEs strictly h.steiafs
Telephone 745. de22-12tf
=. s. RANDALL's PoToMAC RIVER LINE.
View wi arr Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
an. landing at Colonial beach, Chapel Point
and all wharves as far down as Lower Machodoc
Returning On Mondays and Wednesdays at pm.
and on Fridays about $40 pm.
UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
WASHINGTON, d. c., TO GLYMONT, Nd,
and intermediate hndings.
The new steamer ESTELLE RANDALL, daily
except Sunday. $50 am. Returning about pm
Passenger Accommodations 6rst-claSs. FREIGHT re.
Z. 8. RANDALL
Proprietor ana Manager.
GEO. o. CARPINTER, Geasraf Agent, Washington
VIM N. REARDON. Agent. Alexandria. se18tf. 20
STEAMER WAKEFIELD.
FOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
Leaves Washington, D. g! 9Th ct. Ferry WHARF,
Mondays. an, for intermediate landings to Co
I'M Creek Abells. Leonardtown. stones, Howard
and Cobmm's. z ii AZ
Wednesdays. an. for intermediate landings 10
Colonial Beach, Bushwoodb1 Rock Point Colton's
Leonardtown Abelrs. Nomint Greek. C0an and
Yeocomico rivers.
Saturday, am. for intermediate landings to
Colonial Beach. Bushwood. Rock Point. Colton's.
see schedule in effect Ausg.pst q. 1850
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HOTELS.
The Richmond.

American plan. Perfect sanitary
plumbing. Electric lights through
out. Steam heated. Newly furnish
ed and decorated. First-class cuisine.
Corner 18TH and H streets N. w.
ocll.l4tf
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ATTORNEYS.

CAMPBELL CARRINGTON, ATTORNEY-AT-LAw
Webster Law building, sos d Ut. nw., Washina.
ton, y: q Residence, No. Mount Vernon Efat1
New York ave. and 9th ct. NV. selS
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DIR. Leatherman.

Expert specialist In the Of all special din
eases Of men and women. Consultation frSe
Daily. - Is T. 8; Tues, Thurs. and Sat
sveni1ss. tG & coz nv. Closed on Sunday.
del6-6u
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COUNTRY REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE SPLENDID Bile GRASS ESTATE
in Shenandoah Valley; 6so acres; handsome i'm
PT"vements: Will consider S:3n per acre Nell
HANY X HILLARY. stanton Va mh1g6t.
FOR SALE y VERY DESIRABLE DAIRY FARM
of 81 acres short distance from railroad stat on:
fine sol: in every ield: sood house and ont
building; abundant fruit. A bargain
w. VI. TERRELL,
With Il. II. Warner Co.
inhI 81 !16 + ST. NV
a BARGAIN IN \ FIRM oN RIADENSBI .E1;
and Marlboro road: ''nSenieu' railroad; large
orchard. VIII sell At sacrifice.
w VI. TERRELL.
With Il. II. Warner Co.
Hhl1-I1 ZIG F St NV
WANTED FARM WILL FAY CASH FOR A
good farm near Washington. Address
Box 49,
maj '--l Atlanta Ga
FOR SALE-I70 ACRES OR PART THEREOF
adjacent to R. r. station. Laurel, Md splen-
did improvements; good land: exceptional oppor-
tEnity- H. c. ODENWALD, Owner Laurel Md
nhl5-26t. "
SOME VERY BEACTIFUL COUNTRY PLACES
includjDg i've or -hree valuable stock farms OF
300 TO Coo acres, within easy reach Of Washing.
ton. NM- L. SAUNDEI.S & CO.. IiO7 At
myl3-u
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Mr.. Perry'x Remarks.

Upon the conclusion of the reading of the
report Mr.. Perry said that almost every
sentiment of DR.. Franklin, uttered on a
grave occasion. found an echo in the situa-
ton of today. He went on to say that for
some years past efforts have been made to
secure code for the District, such as is
found in other states, and he thought no
previous effort in this line had been at
tempted and carried on under more favor
able circumstances than the present. He
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S ss4hi T. 6 UBA S H + SsS
To Matanzas. Havana. thence to other North
Shore ports. by = s. Curityba, Saturday March "a
Interesting side trips.
Resllsr weekly saiiiDgs to Matanzas. Cardenas,
Sagua. Nueyitas Baracca and other North Shore
ports.
AUNSON STEAMSHIP LINE 81 William St. NY
RAYMOND & WHITCOMB. IS Union 3d. NY
oc15.w, f. IN, Sml2
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MEDICAL.
DIR. Reed, Specialist.

Treats successfully Catarrh Kidney and s,or
sch Troubles. etc. CURES special disease. wi,h
l. 8 to 8: Sunday. 10 to L. CONSIJJTa ton n
FREE 500 18TH ST. NV. mhia NJ
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Grand Atlantic Hotel.

virginia ave. and Beach. Atlantic City, n. ].
Now open. Fifth season. Tie finest family and
transient hotel on the coast. $50 beautifully far
nished rooms. single and suite, and with ba th
Hotel is thoroughly heated by steam and open
crates. Large parors and first class orchestral
Elevators run to street level. In fact, every pos
sihe comfort for the traveller and permanent guest
Location is central and within easy Of the
famous Steel Pier. which is DOW open and affords
every pleasure to the visitor.
Spring rates. which include n handsomely fur
nished room and the fine st cuisine and service
tainable-American plan, Sl2 90. SIC 90 and SIT so
per week each adult person, s.. so per day.
European plan. 81 90 per day up Elegantly up
pointed cafe attached
Write for illustra ed booklet Hotel coaches meet
all trains CHARLES e COPE
mhl-26t-22
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The Albemarle,

virginia ave- near Beach. Extensively enlarged
new throughout. Every comfort and convenience at
moderate rates. HOmelike, cheerful and literally
conducted Steam heated Sunny rooms. single and
en- suite, many with bath. Elevator to street Spa
cous sun parlors. Capacity, $50. Write for special
March rate and booklet. J. p. COPE.
fe26.
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BUSINESS PROPERTY.

FOR SALIE-F ST. NV
j have several of the most desirable business
properties located in best squares ST. W
Also 11th and 10th st. properties. few doors from
F St. at low figures.
mh1T-2t' r. s DONALDSON. so 10th NV.
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THE NPOOUOIS.

auG RNVVOVlSs
Ocean end South Carolina ave. 100 feet from
boardwalk; and modern: capacity, 400; steam
neat rooms single and suite With bath; Gle
vator; sun parlOis; cuisine and service the best.
Special spring rates-sl2. SIS. $3.50 weekly;
so daily. American plan. Write for booklet.
Coaches meet trains.
fe12-1St-IO W. F. SHAW
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WINTER RESORTS.

The Atlantic City once of The Even.
Ing Star IL located at 13O0-13 Atlantic
avenue, where any Information con.
cernfng Advertising, ETC.. can be oh
tanned. The rates are the same a.
charged at the Home once.
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LEARN YOUR SHORTHAND OF THE LATE OF
FIC1AI. COURT STENOGRAPHFR the principal of
Tanners Shorthand College. cor. + and 9th Day and
Eight eessons open all summer; catalogues. RS Inn
MISS BALCH'S CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE
AND BUSINESS COLLEGE,
1927 18th ST. NV.
np3-4tf
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er. the ho.dVie,- represents N Ar'ad.an
scene. with The shepherds and shepherd
.-.- D Il Vatican. J." SID" wells repre-
sen, NEUROLOGICAL subtle. o. IN" fnu.-to1rt
was hidden under Grag.rg o. cloth Of sill
Yer when I saw g..
There inf -n ia.a % upholstery In This
apartment. at fl~ rres.H; time. The chairs
and lounges are OF =.I..r'i rattan. the cur
talus and Eaar!uys cf null, tuIir ~ lace.
The cradle j. - most exquisite piece Gc
siisg- nl,grce work. Wrough; deiictt'ly IN
The manner Of little threads. The mattress
IS covered with channels and thu finest
batls.e and wonderful lsces make up the
rest.
AL the great JiEnitaries Of The crown
viii have 60 lie present I'm the palace AZ the
confinement most OF the Grand Dukes and
pu.Na-scs. too, are expected 20 arrive soon
and those preferiug to t0rry IN Paris or At
the Riviera will earn Nirholas's lasting dis
Measure. particularly Il his hopes of hay
ing an heir are fulfilled. The Secretary %
Mgr. PaI!adius. Metropolitan OF 81. Peters
burg. told ne that the baptism should take
place three days after birth. and that his
Emiuence. himself, viii perform the ccre-
mouious act 81 its a boy; in the other ease
the services uC tie Right Reverend Jany-
schcG. his Majesjy's father ccafessJr, "lI
be called upon.
Mgr. PaladiGs viii take up his residence
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Ere,isI Corgss3arlence OF Tho sunday TeuIbIi-.
81. Petersburg, Jan. 2i.--Czar arI Szari1a
have retired 10 Tsarskga Sc!o. and tie little
stranger s expected G-riIG February. That
~ VIE De a. heir ID tie throne I'll Russia Is
fonGly anticipating, f-T haven't the En-
TeroT and Empress publicly and privately
pvovsl tle-r firm belize in Gods grace:
ie gave them two uaGgHtc:z. uE1 aud
Ta:!Eua. but what are girls 10 an I'm
reTor: Fe needs an hlir TO inspire tie IA
items loyalty. 10 keep G-wn !]utviCuers.
Little C-ga vas E0ru IN s.. Petersburg.
Tstja.a nv tsa U-r- 81 p-.arE,f TssreE0s
c. v.r..,7 J. -. -.-.- .--5,a r.- d
C~Zafa"---, as i = tho Ct't-trA O. i-F
E:eats.L ruler I,---.t ever la., the Vir.5e
90 f-.....-.---r. .-..s.-.-. ~
"h"e Sa'h -o-ri, albeit naive, Feat-
mputs are egaaiaE in the capital, where
,oorr, -, .-to~,-. g., e.. .r,;-z 20
49,, '"'. -. - '~e
the AnpeI.a! taAll.E THAN IN their own.
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the thumb and LITTLE finger ON the ears. the
middle and index fingers over the eyes. and
the hollow Of his hand over nose and mouth
20 prevent the baby from taking in water.
After immers:ns the body three times, head
first. he lays il into the arms Of the god
mother. who dries and rubs it.
The godfather then places a hood and
shirt on the little body. thus signifying its
entry in the kingdom Of heaven on earth.
while The priest hangs a metal cross upon
its neck. This IS never removed afterwa-is.
Baptism Is followed by a second unction
with myrrh oil. blessed by the Emperor a.
head Of the church. The priest dips his
right hand IN the oil and makes the sign OF
the cross on the little ones forehead. ever
his closed eyes. nos. mouth. ears. breast.
hands and feet. p~roaourcing each time the
baned;ction. The Holy Ghost; herewith seals
thy membership IN the church" Not until
then is the name of the new Christian pro-
rounced.
Finally a procession IS formed. all partici-
PANTS bearing lighted candles. They walk
three times around the fort with their eyes
toward the east. The priest chanting q lit
any. II he finishes his psalm without inter-
ruption by accident or noise OF any kind.
then the child viii lead a happy and sue
cessful life. such is u superstition dear to
all Russians.
Rejoicing All Over Russia.
And that all loyal subjects may have op-
portunity to participate in their Emperor's
iov and glory the same ceremony-with the
baby left QUITS performed In every city.
town and hamlet Of the vast Empire in pre-
clse.y the same manner On the day and at
the hour il takes place in Tsarskoe Selo.
and as the poor Of Tsarskoe Selo ard Of the
two capitals. 81. Petersburg and Moscow.
are entertained at the Cars expense on
this supreme occasion. so does every COM
munity. big and small. on this day Of days
lavish gifts and benefits on its INDECENT 10.
Nicolas's honor II "a
A. / left the palace two batteries ". woy, u
ing mounted about 4 mile of. =, of mon,
They will have u fine time I'D; and thu
said Serge. 'ff lis a boy. An { common. 9
crown is announced BY iGl ocks, and not q
give him one more or one sae discovery OK
Numerically cashiered.
must be satisfied with ter 4
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'aa |..IFa AZ fH- 80 f4f.' ~ AN NH
The baptism.
Early baptism = customary In Russia for
the Greek church h.IIS that Il new born
babe is possessed ~ the devil until that
creature = driven out. y Russian mother
therefore seldom attends her child ; bap-
tisn. bu; the Empress Will make an ,x-
.sr,.on from the rIi-. as hc- couch can he
rolled into the chapel gallery without the
least difficulty OF any sort. TIE chapel IS
q beautiful odifi.e IN blue and gold, dis
figured by some queer paintings. among
them one representing 4 man with AZ enor-
nous wooden beam projecting from hiss eye.
tire opposite O; d person having a mote a
foot long sticking out OF his face. Beside
the altar fang= the key OF the City q
AdriaHopie. The dark colore1 p@ws are
Ove'iId,n with gold ocramertation
Pure Gold Font.
The bapt!smaI font is OF pure gold. anil
weighs 20 pounds. The other vessels are
OF equal value.
The empress Is said 10 dread the GER
emory. as the water in the font must no,
be warmed by artificial means. even IL 4,
should be at freezing point, but Russians
have no fear on that account. as cases
whore babies catch cold during the act are
wholly unknown.
The child Will have one godfather. one
godmother and one rame only. the latter
in conformity with the idea that n human
being Is entitled TO but a single guardian
angel. namely the saint whose name he or
She bears. As 20 the godparsnts. one will
be a Russian, the other a foreigner: ne
gJtiations are now going on with several
courts 10 get the right parties consent.
which IS not an easy matter, as the spun-
sOTs at a Russian christening enter into
spiritual relationship with each Other
which forbid marriage between Them. Re
fGsal 20 serve IS. therefore, taken IS
equivalent 10 declaration OF love.
Father J~anycheft described the ceremony
10 your correspondent as follows:
Driving Out satan.
The child is brought TO church by the
godmotier nude. lying On a cushion. and
the priest first drives ont the devil. To this
end 10 counts up the snares and tempta-
lions the evil one IS constantly throwing In
the way Of the ~vir;ous. and then. turning
the chilG's head toward evening asks
three times: "WIu you forsake satan and
all his works and all his servants. and all
his pomps?"
The gOdparents answer: YES, ] forsake
him" After that the priest turns the child
TO the east. 20 the north. and south. re-
peating the incarnation and receiving the
same replies. which the godfather and god
mother scctly slap the child. breathe hard
on Il and spit out In order 10 make the
devil leave its usurped abode.
Next. the priest blesses the water in the
font by prayers. and. with the sign Of the
cross. which makes Il equal 10 that OF the
Jordan. That done. he performs JUNCTION
on the little body. which is considered dead
TO the world. living only by the hope OF
being resurgecte1 through Gods supreme
grace
ImmcrsiOn
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cradle being even with the elevated state
couch. the imperial mother can pat her
hand on the baby without c.rur..
His Majesty" explained the officer,
wants his sun 10 b Il trde Russian. and.
Therefore. selected this c'i-fashiouel cradle,
which IS said 10 bc til slme In which peter
the Great first kicked NJ his little legs.
Only the coating IS new
The child will lie naked in tire cradle, ex-
cept for a small linen lo!n cloth. Its mat
,ress and c~overlet will be Il piece Of sheep
skin. as prescribed by old-tirne custom.
If It's q Girl.
But ~ tho stranger turns out to be a
glrI. al! the Injuries and dainties OF Partisan
and Vienna millinery are at her disposal.
Cathariue's bedroom. where the girl nursery
will be established. Is the very opposite OF
that described. AL Is light. brightness, joy
ovs life there. The walls are covered with
white porcelain. divided into squares by pill
lars and columns Of purple glass. The cell
ing consists OF a succession 81 mirrors. IN
richly ornamented silver frames. The floor.
too. is made of looking-Glass. partly COW
tr.I with velvet purple runners for walk
Ing.
Catharine'x He'd.
The great EMPRESS solid silver he'd il
conceived IN the mos: e~Xtravagaut Moccco
STYLE. The posts are formed by cuplds
pointing their bows toward the fair sleep
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InmcrsiOn

The immersion act fellows: The priest
SETS the little naked body on his right hand
and with his left covers i~ts'face by placing
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large blocks OF sea gold. taking their place.
The ceiling az this truly imperial .Iart-
rI-uJ : SO heavily Eiiicd that o.n might
i.a-i.,. e. "a solid piece 81 gold. They ill
ihlrgs wei ia those aays-it tie decorators
had l5rt their work yesterday 6; couldn't
look fr--her. though a century and a hall
have passed since f.: was finished. The floor
Is p-rq.cited IN cedar wood Of the most
tender color. showing many quaint and
graceful designs.
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and not very gr;is-iCai.y, green, white and
yellow.
Two Nur~cTies. Two Nurses.
For the Empress two nurseries have been
fitted up. !. rs a boy. she VIII rest n the
ambre-Gc,n; If a girl, in to bod chamber
Of Catherine II. Different layct;es ore pro
viHad Tor either. suatLiiuS clothes adorned
with ribbons cf cloth Of gold for a son. hin=
and shirts ana tiny Jackets ga-a!shaL with
PIN, slh for Tie sill baby
tuL. all. .le rival nurses who. for tie
! pr. aa-. live With their own ciilIren in
different v.a1s ~ tie pa ..r- Each ta7
one 90 herself. SO there may il TO oooa-
! sion for ~1.a-lur. fsr th.v hate each Other.
os Calr... ;G Advance on account o: the
loss one VIII suffer.
! The bog nurse - . peasant woman o.
| Great Russia, from the neiEhborhool q
! Meow. Her face S. = beautiful oval. her
round chin b07peaks abundant health.
/ while tGs mouth. gIth somewhat thick
lips. tells or q merry temperament. She
h15 car.-. fiery eyes and fine, blonde hair.
She SIMS all day long.
she s. one - tho type called the French
Of the North" said tire officer. Just tie
nurse for - young Prince who should 10
lIrI:.-haarteI and bold; faIl OF courage.
generous and conscious of HIS worth. Tho
car himself selected this woman eTnong
Z great number os applicants. II God
u,-z.oz liz, with a son lie wants him TO
I Ia--.zs some q the characteristics whicn
he himself lacks"
The nurse fn= the Girl Baby
The gil uurc IS a Finnish woman. airaos;
ciIiish IN Appearance. She has the face OF
q Madonna and the hair Gad eyes Of the
ideal Gretchen.
There IS poetry for YOU" said ny c!cc-
rene: she comes form "A Skallen family.
The SEsI5crs ara our troGbadours. YOU
know" Both women were dressed in al
the cU,7rs OF the rainbow, and wore vo-
luminous fu:ed skirts and white stockings.
Their sjouaChers We're red. with gold, and
..a1,aI with saints pictures In gorgeous
frames. The Great Russians headdrcss fell
IA graceful f-IGs over her shoulders and
the embroidery in front had the shape of
= di1Gcu.
1he Wonders of the ANDRE Room.
For = Crown Prince. the ambr.-Toom
sac2rs 70 he siusgi.Iy appropriate. 1t de-
rivcs is rame from the decoration n
"P.ussItn gold" with which the walls are
p-2clyG. Fre:erIC. the Great presented
CatEaIiue with this rare material, ordinari-
y Sen only in sTnalI fragments on pipe
stems, as brooches and head chains. and
tho Empress showed great taste in display
ing h..' Treasure in various architectural
! Cg.fcuS. with CTCSls and CipherS bearing
! witness to ,hc friendship existing between
. the greatest woman and the greatest man
OF the limos. The Hoheaz0lleru arms and
tie Imperial =" standing FOR ESaturiaa)
Ire every where.
Tn prevailing cciCr is a golden yellow. OF
( peculiar. s~cftuoss and richness. There are
! no p.stSi IS II tho room. amber statues II
n.cLea W.Ia huge frames. composed o.
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yhe iinpfisui.

a. TSar=toe S-l1 ~ once. in order TO b'
on I.LL IN nI-. II .rrarcarrN-
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The Bed.

" &
In The center. under a yellow Ja!iacbin
and opposite "a mantlepiece Of marvellous
workmanship. whereon a sheet ot polished
gold takes tho place OF the customary mir
r5r. stands the gilt bedstead. which Alexan-
Ger-Feodoovna hopes to occupy. Il is twelve
feet long. and as many broad. and several
m.raclp-woTking relics are set in ite head
piece. The side walls are a foot thick aud
UuE0lste-ed IN cloth OF gold.
The Cradle.
To the right OF the bed hangs the cradle,
a wooden bowl. covered with amber. to 10
in harmony With is surroundings. but
otherwise the identical thing which the
poorest Russian woman, nay. even the wan
Ger!us gyps!cs. employ for the purpose.
It's 4 bowl, Ike those ordinarily used for
-four mixing, and hangs by golden chains
from the ceiling. Offering excellent oppOr-
t~uIities for rocking. 1 should Judge. The