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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28

TN cond0minio de mas de una
tercera parte en- la hacienda
Santa Rosa, de Bayamon la
cual Sc compone en- su totalidad
de ochOcientas cuerdas.
Informes: Notaria de Con
zalez Darder, San Jose,8, altos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28

Nueva York, sabado-El Senado ha apro-
bado ell bill del Senador Aldrich intentando
Ievitar los desastres financieros.
FL trabajo de Mr.. Aldrich Sc considera de
lun acabadO econOmsta.
La prensa hnanciera ha elogiado el proyec-
to de ley concedendole gran actualldad
/ { lmpOrtanc1a.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28

Para quebrantar la
intransigencia de Castro

Nueya York. sabado-Como medida pre-
ventiva para obligar a Venezuela que tran
sija, sc. prohibira en- los Estados Unidos las
smportaciones de Venezuela
De esta manera cree, 'por los pOlltlcos
americanos que sera dominada la intransi
genCia del FreSidente Castro
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28
ServIclo Especial del BoIeun MtFcanll
@ABLEGRAMAS.


Nueva York, sabado.-El Senado america
no autorizara al Presidente Roosevelt q que
obligue al Gobierno de Venezuela aceptar
las proposciones de arrego en- el cont1icto del
asfato. FL Senado no autorizara al Presiden
te Roosevelt declarar la guerra Venezuela.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28

Sc ha personado a estas odcinas, Ell
joven Eladio Cepeda, para que en- su
nom bre dsmos las gracias los docto-
res Gomez Brioso, Velez Lopez Car
balleira y practicantes C6rdova y Seq
MET. quienes le practicaron en- el hos
pital Municipal, una dificil o?ereci6n
de la cual esta completamante curado.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28

Por el epartamento lie Tesorerfa Sc
procedera hacer varios nom brd mien-
tos tan pronto scar recomendados va
rios aspirAntes del Servicio Civil
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-03-28

Ha sido nombrado Vice presidents
de la Junta local del partilo Unionista,
de Mayaguez, ell senior Vicente Trelles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
Big DAMAGE IN TEXAS FLOOD
Many Houses Swept Away and
Property Loss Reaches Millions.
People Living In LOwIands Are
Forced to Take Refuge in Trees.
Rain Is Stiu Falling.

Austin. Tex. April 19.-The upper trib-
utaries of the Colorado River are higher
than they have been for thirty years,
and an overflow of that stream for Col
miles Of its course seems to be tnevita-
BILE
The rainfall in the upper waters has
amounted to more than four inches, and
it is stiIl raining. The Concho, Lam0,
Prean, and San Salsex rivers are pour
ing torrents of water into the Colorado.
The valley from Austin to the Gulf
is in a high state Of cultivation, and an
overflow Of the Colorado will devastate
growing corn. cotton, sugar cane and
other property to the value of many mil
lions of dollars. The rain fell in such
torrents in the vicinity of Brownwood.
Coleman, and Ba!linger yesterday and
to-day that people living along the
smaller streams had to take refuge in
trees.
Many houses were swept away.
The flood in the BrazOs, Trinity, and
Neches rivers have been greatly aug
mented by another period of twenty-four
hours steady rain.
The great sugar plantations are sit
uated in the valley of the Braz0s and
Colorado rivers. All live stock Is being
removed from the lower valleys Of the
rivers, and warning has been given TO
the inhabitants Of the lOWlands 10 seek
refuge on high ground.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
FAN dies
Des MOineS Enthusiast Takes
Poison on Field.
I'LL END MISERY" He CRIES
Frank Rusk Supposed to Have Gone
Insane Because Omaha Scores FOur
Runs-Rushes Onto Diamond and
Takes Contents of "a TwO-ounce
Bottle Of CaFbOIfc Acid.

Des Moines, Iowa, April 1s-With
hundreds Of rooters looking on in horror.
Frank Rusk. a well-known .Des Moines
baseball fan, swallowed two ounces of
.carbolic acid and died in agony when the
score went against the Des Moines
team in its game with Omaha yesterday
afternoon.
Rusk's tragic death. in fun view Of the
grand stand and bleachers, caused a panic
at the baseball park that resulted In the
fainting of several women, while for a
time it appeared the game could not
proceed. Rusk, 1t seems. had been having
domestic troubles OF late, and he was
naturally somewhat despondent. He was
known as one who never missed a ball
game. however, and he was occupying
seat in one end Of the grand stand. ap-
parently intently watching the game.
The Des Moines team was not at It's best.
and when the shortstop missed an easy
one. Rusk was seen to clinch his teeth
as any baseball fan does Then the
Omaha men ran in four runs. Rusk gave
frenzied leap onto the diamond.
I'm going to end this misery" he
shrieked, and raised the poison to his
lps
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
YOUNG GIRL SHOOTS NEGRO
Georgia Miss Uses Repeating Shot
gun When Seized.
Posse Searching for WouId-be As
saiIant, Bent on Lynch
ing Him.

Thomasville. Ga. April 1s-In defending
her honor, Miss Ellen Quarterman, the
ffteen-year-old daughter of a prominent
merchant who lives in the suburbs en-
gagged in gun duel with a negro. in
which the latter was wounded Miss
Quarterman was alone, the family being
at church when the negro entered the
house and seized her.
The girl broke away. ran into an ad-
joining room, procured a repeating shot
gun, and opened fire on the negro. The
latter fed from the house, but stop
ped when he reached the yard. He
returned the girls fire with a pistol. The
negro shot three times. the bullets going
through her dress. The girl retreated to
the room. and, resting the gun in a win
dow, fired again, and the negro dropped.
He soon rose, however. and made off
Miss Quarterman gave the alarm, and
posses are trailing the negro with dogs
Blood has been found In several places,
showing the negro is wounded. The mem
bers Of the posse declare that the negro
viii not be turned over to the authorities
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
CHEERS FOR GOV. HUGHES.
New Yorker Praised for Anti-gam-
bling Crusade

New York, April 19-The Bedford ave-
nue. branch OF the Y. N. c. A. in
Brooklyn, was swamped this afternoon
by the crowd which turned out to hear
Gov Hughes speak on the anti-race-
track-gambling bills.
The crowd was with the governor and
enthusiastically cheered him.
Senator Gilchrist who voted against
the bills. was invited to be present. but
he wasn't visible. The mention of his
name brought out a storm OF Kisses.
Grady and McCarren were lambasted
by the ministers who addressed the meet
ing. although they admitted that any
attack on them was hopeless.
The Rev DR.. s. Parkes Cadman. of
the Central Congregational Church. de-
claFed that II his congregation would re-
lieve him, he would gladly take the
stump" for the next two weeks If
plans which were announced al today s
meeting. are carried through, Dr. Cad
man, ard all the other Brooklyn STUMP
speakers" will be kept hustling. Meet
ings, Il was said. were TO be held all
over Brooklyn for the next two weeks.
and on the first Sunday in May anti
Notwithstanding sermons win be
preached in most OF the churches.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
RECoRD-BREAKER ON WALK.
Easter Crowd said TO Have Excerded
100000 Persons.

Atlantic City, April g-The greatest
Easter crowd ever on the Atlantic City
boardwalk paraded at noon to-day in
brilliant sunshine that allowed the women
to wear their spring frocks and daintiest
millinery creations.
Close to 10000 persons were on show on
the FIVE miles Of walk at noon, and police
were kept busy moving the crowd. along
and preventing erushes at congested
points.
The throng included governors of sew
eral States, politicians Of all kinds, and
classes, and leaders in society and finance
from all parts Of the country. A shower
late in the afternoon started the crowd
on the run for few minutes and gave
display of lingerie and silk hose when
the gayly-togged women grabbed skirts
and ran for shelter. The storm lasted
but short time. and the crowd returned
to the walk IN force before sundown.
The rush for home tonight congested
local terminals for hours
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
COUPLE NED IN BALTIMORE
Mr.. Beall and Miss Bellman United
After a Series Of Troubles.
Make Trip TO Monumental City with
Mutual Friend-SeveraI
Things Go Wrong.

Seldom Is a wedding attended with
more delays and unforeseen difficulties
than that which eliminated Friday night
in Baltimore in the marriage of Miss
Nina Poe Beilman. well known in local
dramatic circles. and Carlton NJ BeaIl.
advertising manager for "a real estate
firm. and the son Of DR.. Benjamin NJ.
Beali, one OF the oldest and best known
practitioners In Washington.
Having made plans only the day be-
fore. the couple met at Fifteenth and
II streets northwest, 10 take a car of
the Washington, Baltimore and Annapo-
lis Electric Line for Baltimore. Robert
L. Wright, son OF Rev. DR.. r. L. Wright.
pastor OF McKendree NJ. z. Church, who
was to accompany the couple, was ten
minutes late. but with the aid of g
and little wit the difficulty was over
come.
One mile beyond Annapolis Junction
the electric car broke down, and there
was a delay OF twenty minutes.
Arriving in Baltimore, the party of
three was brought 10 a sudden halt by
the fact that the friend who had pro-
cured the license had tired of waiting for
the train. and had left the station.
More time was lost in waiting for A
cab. which never came, to convey them
20 the home of n friend. Following a
policeman's direction. they boarded a
car, which carried them three miles in
an opposite direction TO their point or
destination.
After much telepbOning and a long ride
on street cars. the man with the license
was located A minister was next in
order. After nearly q dozen unsuecess-
fuI attempts, a divine, who consented to
tie the knot was located, Arriving at
the parsonage Of the Madison Avenue N.
E. Church, they were met by Rev. DIR.
J. St Clair Neal. The ceremony was
performed without a hitch until that
sacred custom the placing OF the we'd
ding ring on the brides finger by the
bridegroom. was reached. At this point
he discovered he had left the ring In his
overcoat pocket in the hall. 1t was final
" produced.
After the ceremony the party proceeded
TO the Denis Hotel. where the wedding
supper was served Arriving in Wash
ington after midnight, telephone COM
munications were sent to friends and
relatives, informing them OF the event of
the night. Miss Bellman, who is nine
teen years old, is said TO be rich in her
own right A legal battle is In progress.
which will determine whether or not she
viii fall heir TO an estate in Scotland,
valued at more than 100000
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
Big HATPINS,, Oh, MY!
They Make Easter Hats Look
Like Wise Old Owls.
MEN STILL WEAR SHOES, TOO
WatstcOats Fusten with Buttons
and ButtonhOles, While Gowns
Hook Up the Back or Front-Some
Look Like They Don't Hook at All,
but only the MOdiste Knows.

New York, April 1s.-And Furthermore
and besides all this stuff and things on
the Easter lids they have a way this
year of inserting great, large, big-knobbed
hatpins in among the feathers and stuff
and things-black pins against white
wings, for instanee-so that the general
effect is that OF wise old owl with good
great eyes.
And when everybody had got her lid
pinned on. somebody put out a sign about
noon. 'Slow-moving hats. keep to the
right and the Easter parade along Fifth
avenue got up steam.
All the men seen in the hotels and
out in the avenue to-day wore creations
with little hicks cut into the lapels and
with several buttons fastened along tne
front OF the waistcoat Each button was
sewed opposite an opening called a but
tonhole. and there were seams arranged
up and down the garments TO show where
the pieces Of cloth had been Joined by
threads.
Mems Clothes the Same.
From this it Will be seen, even by one
that has no interest in the tailoring pro-
fession other than owing a bill or two,
that mems garments this year do not
differ basically from the kind worn here
tofore. Shoes are worn on the feet as on
the same occasion last year, and the hat
is worn above all.
Next 10 the Merry Widow" lid, one OF
the most pretentious hats OF the year Is
the 'Scannus' hat The 'Scannus" diff
fers from not only the "BedlHdo," but
the "Scaz" hat as well. All this dope.
by the way, Is pretty technical stuff
Everybody knows what the Merry Wild
ow' hat is. so there's no use in going
Into an elaborate description of IT, It's
big and the wings flare out wide. like
the fence around baseball park.
Has Quilts ora 1t.
The "Scannus." on the other hand. has
delicate quill wings, long and pointed
downward in n curve, and with clusters
of night blooming plovaeks clustered at
the base. As for the "Scaz' hat, the less
said the better. But at that it's better
than the "Rat-pit'
From churchtime up 10 an hour later
than that, they went along the avenue.
Some went up, and the others went
down, and so the parade progressed all
the afternoon.
With the girls outfits-ah! that's
another matter They go to browns and
blues, or they did to-day, at least, be-
cause of the rain.
Some hooked in the back. and some in
the front, and still others seemed to
be all in one piece, so far as one could
learn without being called fresh.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
CARS WITH NO PASSENGERS.
MotOrman Struck with stone Thrown
by Chester Strikers.

Chester, Pa, April l9.-Troney cars were
run at irregular intervals by the Ches-
ter Traction Company through this city
and into suburban towns. to-day. Pickets
OF the strikers report that no more than
a dozen passengers rode during the day
and evening.
One OF the cars, bound for Upland. a
suburb, this morning was stoned. The
attackers escaped. The motorman was
struck on the head, but not seriously in
jured.
The strikers appear just as determined
as ever not 10 accede to the conditions
imposed by the management Of the troll
ley company.
Several arrests were made for minor
offenses, the State police acting on the
slightest provOcatiOn. The streets were
patrolled until late tonight by troopers
No cars were run after dark.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
LIVELY CONTEST IN TEXAS.
Three Delegates Will be Sent TO the
Republican Convention.

Austin, Tex, April 19.-W. 3. MADISON,
who styles himself acting chairman OF
the Republican State executive committee
Of Texas. to-day issued a call for a
State convention Of "Simon-pure and un-
adulterated" Republicans, 10 be held at
Fort Worth on May .. for the purpose OF
selecting delegates to the Republican ma
tional convention.
MADISON is the leader Of the coloredN Re
publicans OF Texas.
The other Republican conventions for
the same purpose have all been called.
one was called by Col. Cecil Lyon. chair
man of the faction which claims 10 be
the regulars, and the other by Danquill
chairman of the so-called reorganized
Republicans Of the State Three con-
testing delegations will therefore be sent
TO Chicago.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
BAILEY'S RELATIVE DIES.
BrOther-in-Iaw Gets Excited While
at Public Debate.

Dallas, Tex, April l9-Dr. G. ",
Rlieker brother-in-law Of United States
Senator Bailey, died suddenly at his home
in Temple. Tex, last night OF apoplexy
Death was superinduced by great ex-
citement caused by the joint debate at
Temple, yesterday evening, between for
mer State senator d. w. Odell, Of Gle
burne, defending Senator Bailey, and Col
W. l.. Crawford, assaillng Bailey, in the
pending campaign for delegates-at-large
to the Democratic national convention.
The debate was exciting and at time.
bitter. DR.. Rucker occupied a seat OIL
the speakers stand among Senator Bal
ley's friends.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
TAFT SUPPORTERS BOLT.
Arizona Convention Sends Contest
ants to Chicago Convention.

Tucson, Ariz., April 1s.-The Republican
national convention will have to settle
a contest from Arizona as a result of the
split In the Republican Territorial con.
vention here.
When the credentials committee reported
favoring the seating of the delegation
from Maricopa County. opposed to in
structing for Taft for President. the Taft
faction, headed by Gov. Kirby, of the
defeated Marieopa County contestants
bolted the convention ard strongly in
dorsed Taft, but did not instruct the
delegates they elected.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
LOCAL.

1-Edward Taylor Ends Life at Phone.
Couple Goes to Baltimore to Wed.
2-TwO Men are Killed by Gas.
I'd. A R. Opens Its Congress To-day.
2-Easter' Parade in Connecticut Avenue
elaborate Observance of Easter.
3-Labor Meeting at Columbia Theater.
9-Governors Confer with President.
l0-Prophet Crowder Is Resurrected.
Union Nominates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
FATAL FIGHT WITH LUNATIC.
Hall Slain After killing One and
WOundinE Two Men MOrtnIIy.

Warrensburg. Mo. April 1s.-Bryan Hall.
thirty years old. returning home from
five years residence in Washington State
went crazy on a Missouri Pacific train
tonight, and frightened passengers with
q revolver.
Alighting here. he went to the Estes
Hotel where City Marshal Ryan and
Policemen James Bashan and Robert Pol
lock attempted to arrest him.
When Ryan put his hand on Hairs
shoulder at the hotel register Hail turned
and fred three shots. Ryan fell dead with
a bullet in his brain. Bashan was NOR
tally wounded by a shot through the
bowels. Pollock was mortally wounded
by shot in the groin.
They returned the fire and Hall fell
dead.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
SUICIDES CHURCH CLOSED.
Talk of Murder and Accident in Case
Of Rec. C.. W. Tomsoa.

woodbury.. n I. April 19.-Eesause
OF the mysterious suicide of the Rev.
George W. Tomson, pastor OF Wood
bury Presbyterian Church. on Thursday
night. that ediice was closed to-day.
The body of Mr.. TomsOn viii be ia
ken tomorrow morning to the home
of his fiancee. Mrs. Fannie B. Ken
worthy. There funeral services viii be
held at 9 o'clock
There has been talk OF murder and
talk of accident The report that Mrs
Kenworthy had induced Public Prose
cutor Alexander Rogers TO reopen the
case on the ground that Tomson was
murdered, however, is not true
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
REsCUEs TWENTY-FIVE At SEA.
Atlantic City Life-saving Crew
Called 0ut Twice.

Atlantic City. n. J.. April 1s.-Life-
savers at Hereford Inlet quieted q panic
aboard the launch Harry NJ. and rescued
twenty-five men and women passengers
after the little vessel had struck on the
dangerous sand Lars of the lower coast
and partly filed with water
Heavy breakers were washing into the
craft when the life-sayers reached her
side in their power boats, and the life
savers risked their lives in getting the
frightened men and women into their
boats.
The same crew was called out earlier
in the day to rescue four men from a
small pleasure boat which struck the
shoals within mile Of the other launch.
The boat was half full Of water when
they arrived but the men on board stayed
in their craft and helped to float her into
deep water.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
French Dispute, Too.

Constantinople. April 19.-The French
dispute with the Sultan concerning the
Heraclea coal mines is becoming acute.
It is understood that France has noti-
fed the porte Of its intention to exact
$500 for every days delay in settling the
French Heraclea c0mpany's claim, be-
sides s.. .600.oo0 for losses sustained.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
DIES AT BALL GAME.
Newark Enthusiast Stricken with
Paralysis at Star Play.

Newark, n. j., April 19.-Thomas Ey-
man. secretary Of the American Button
Company, had a paralytic stroke during
the baseball game between the Newarks
and the New York Giants in this city this
afternoon.
Eyman was in the grand stand. In the
third inning, Sharpe. of the locals, lifted
the ball toward the left field crowd. Out
fielder shannon ran to the ropes, and,
after leaping into the air, brought down
the ball, throwing a back somersault over
the ropes as he came down.
It was during the excitement incidental
to the play that Eyman was seized. He
was removed to St James Hospital. and
his condition Is serious
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
LEISURE A BORE; HE DIED.
Wealthy Retired Merchant Finds
Time Too Heavy on His Hands.

'1IV % 1INs'F3 VEl IEIa lIHHus.
Philadelphia, April 19.-Unable 10 bear
any longer a retirement that left him
without an occupation after forty-ive
years spent in active business, Thomas
H. Nicel. of 1911 Norris street. a retired
grocer. whose fortune is estimated at
half million dollars. shot himself in
Paramount Park last night.
year ago Mir. Nieel sold out his bus
mess and retired. After a few weeks
time dragged heavily on his hands. and
he was often heard to say: Il wish I had
my business back again; it's an awful
bore not 10 have anything 10 do"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Fair to-day. To-
morrow fair, warmer; light
northerly winds, becoming south
eaSterly tomorrow.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
the Afternoon
BIG CROWD AT CONEY.
$4,000 Persons Travel There and Many
Shiver in Light Easter FInery.

New York. April 1s.-Estimates called
conservative put the crowd at Coney
Island to-day as numbering 5000 persons.
AS most Of these had on Easter hnery Of
light weight. and the wind was from the
northwest, there was shivering.
Capt. Thomas Kelley, the new COM
mander Of the Coney Island precinct.
made several trips through the place in
the early morning to-day and did not
return 20 the station until about 3 O'Clock.
He had every place closed
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
slide to Bnse Ends Lie

Rayville. La. April BIN the effort TO
help the varsity baseball team of the
University of Louisiana in a close game
ten days ago, II. D. Mangpm made des-
perate slide into home base. sustaining
injuries which caused his death from con
cussiOn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
HERALD NEWS SUMMARY.
TELEGRAPHIC.

Pages. TELEGRAPHIC.
big Hatpins the Style This Year.
ball Fan Ends Life When Team Loses
1-Floods Do Big Damage in Texas.
S-Los Angeles Crazy About the Fleet.
S-Bryan Men in New York in Revolt.
T-Gould Reconciliation Expected.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
Had Been Dependent.
ROOSEVELT WILL TRAVEL.
said to BE Getting Ready for Trip
Around World.

Boston. April I9.-President Roosevelt IS
getting ready for his trip around the
world. Mrs. Elizabeth Rice, of New
Zealand, now visiting In Andover. was
a caller at the White House a few days
ago The President questioned her IN
much detail about that country. He said
he was planning TO go out there within
the next two years, and that. IN the
course Of world tour. he intended giving
considerable time 10 the Orient He said
nothing about big game in Australia
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
steven.on WI Not Accept.

Bloomington, H.. April BIN response
to a query, former Vice President Adlai
Stevenson to-day announced that he
would not be a candidate for Democratic
national committeeman from Illinois, and
would not accept If chosen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-04-20
CAMPAIGNING WHILE
In PUBLIC OFFICE
Taft Feels Criticism, but
VIII Not Yet Resign.
ADVISED BY PRESIDENT
Opposition Cites Official Fidelity
of Other Candidates.
ADVISED BY PRESIDENT

Record as official Traveller Is I'm
equaIed on This or Any Other
Hemisphere-SOmet About His
Comings and GOings for a Year
and a HaIf-Ilusiest Man in the
Employ of the Government.