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the in elty of probably more, to in of couple. until be of of ria. of above oldest in old mirth, from I is is in so it has ly to of ir was of SPRINGFIELD WEEKLY LEADER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1890. MYSTERIOUS TOMB. Strange, Sad Secret That the Grave Will Not Disclose.

The Story of the Lone Grave In St. Paul's Cemetery at Alexandria -The Facts About It so Far as Known. ROM time to time for many years past, articles have ap: in the peared pablic prints concerning a mysterious tomb at and Va. Each writer has seemed more tOand my mind at the of a great many doubt concerning of the existence great has arisen, least, and minds others, a the mystery. For my own satisfaction, well as for the purpose of entertaining my readers, I took the ferry for Alexandria the other morning bent upon an investigating The janitor of the Christ Church, a description of which WAS written few weeks ago, said; 19 Indeed very mysterious grave over in Saint Paul's burying ground, southwest of thiscity, which has been visited by many thousands of poople from all over the country, and cerning which I have heard a great deal af talk and speculation ever since my childhood." It seems that after the close of toe revolutionary war the of Alexandria was a great shipping port, and close commercial relations existed between that metropolis of early times and British West India.

Instead being an old, tumble- overgrown country village as it is to day, city Alexandria was at that time more populous than at present, and the river front was one succession of long lines wharves, the decaying piers of which until this day may be seen protruding the surface of the river. The inhabitants say that a large schooner consigned by a shipping house Bermuda to a very wealthy merchant of Alexan- THE GRAVE OF THE FEMALE STRANGER. aria named John Dean, loaded with tremendous cargo of rum and sugar, reached its destination in the fall of 1815. Upon this vessel there came as passengers a vory handsome man and beautiful girl, who took quarters at a botel and registered as husband and wits. They were accompanied by two servants, a valet and a lady's maid.

They were evidently French, and spoke not one word of English. However, sic months after their arrival the young wife sickened and died -some say in sh birth. old City Hotel which still stands on the south Rest corner Cameron and Royal streets, was at that time the home of this mysterious It Is raid that the sick child wife was watched over very tenderly and most lovingly by her husband, the family servants, and a physician. This doctor, who was an aged gentleman at the time, sur- rived The patient but a few fears and Lied steadfastly refusing to reveal a secret which was committed to him in his professional capacity. It is said that Mrs.

Stewart was the only citizen of Alexandria who was ever admitted to the bed-side of the sick wife, and that she ministered in a maternal manner to the wants of the dying woman. After her death, Mrs. Stewart and the French maid prepared the body for burial and the funeral services were bela upon the second floor of the hotel. The cofin W29 borne directly to the bearse, so that no one else ever saw the lace of the poor girl whose death. burial, and epitaph constitute the greatest mystery in the valley of the Potomac.

The interment was made in Saint Paul's burying ground, and the Episcopal services for the dead were read there by the rector. Immediately thereafter the two French servants were re shipped to Burmuda and were never beard of afterwards. The young hugband remained long enough to see the tomb erected and then disappeared as wysteriously as he had come. I stood beside the grave to day readIng the peculiar inscription, and strange teelings came over me such as we have all read about, but can not actually desoribe, It seemed that the poor dead rirl came forth from her grave in the flare of the sunlight to pitifolly plead for recognition, that her name might be carried to those to whom she was related and by whom she was loved. Upon the cold marble slab there is an inscrip: don remarkable, shrewd, intelligently sonceived, battling and almost bloodpurdling.

The words, undimmed by lapse of time 01. inclement, corroding weather, are as follows: To the Memory of A FEMALE STRANGER whose mortal sufferings terminated on the 4th day of October, 1518. This atone la erected by her disconsolate husband in whose arms she breathed her last sigh, and who, under God, did his ottertacat to soothe the cold. dull ear of death. How loved, bow valued once, avail thee not, To whom related or by whom begot, A heap of dust alone remains of thee: 'Tis all thou art! tris all the shall be.

proud Until thus far I have given my readere nothing but a statement of positive facts. Probably everybody who has ever that tomb has conjectured something concerning the origin of this mystery. There are a great many legends concerning the author of that epitaph and several novels have been written concerning the female stranger. Mr. William I.

Dean, one of the most prosperous merchants in Baltimore, is the son of that John Dean to whom was consigned the cargo of rum and sugar in the venerable vessel upon which the female stranger and her husband came to Alexandria. It is said that MA. Dean has all of the old letters and bills of lading which belonged to his father. and and Southwest several riots took it is believed that he has learned long since from the papers in his possesion the names of those two passengers. But, what inakes the matter still more mysterious is, that no one has ever been able to induce him to talk or to actually soknowledge that he knows any thing definite concerning those passengers; although it is stated that when asked the direct question he will not deny that he does know the solation of the mystery which has so long hanged over the spot.

Although nearly a century has passed by since the interment of the body and the ercetion of the tomb, and although tens of thousands of people have visited this grave and pondered over the mystery, It has never been desecrated in any manner. True, during the war the tron fence was out away from the heavy stones into which it had been imbedded, but the tomb itself not even the alightest. piece has been chipped away by relic hunters. It 1s an unique and wonderful place for theorizing. is this dreamful grave in old Saint Paul's burying ground.

The theory which came to my mind as I stood beside the grave was, that the young busband really, truly, honestly, honorably and tenderly loved the girl wife, and being nearly crazed with grief conceived the peoulfar Ides that, although buried in a foreign land, her grave should not be neglected. Therefore, saying unto himself that the whole world should visit her tomb, he withheld the name, keeping it saored only unto binself, and prepared that mysterious epitaph. It that were his it has been more than accomplished. The sexton of the soldier's grave-yard, which is opposite to St. Paul's, said to me: "Since I have been here during the last few years not less than ten thousand people have asked me to direct them to the grave of the female stranger.

A great many others come and find the tomb for themselves, and there is never day passes but that some pilgrimages are made to that peculiar At the foot of the grave stands a tall oak tree. It is also suggestive. Legend hath it, that the bereaved husband planted it with his own hands. There it stands to-day, slender, willowy, bending before every gefitle zephyr which blows from the southland whence she came. Every voiceless limb and leaf suggests that even the tree is imbued with her gentle spirit, pleading for her for recognition.

Yet, slender as it 13, the tree casts a shadow over the tomb, shielding it from the burning rays of the Southern sutumner sun. A visit to the sacred and mysterious spot takes one feel that Solomon was right, and that is better to go unto the house of than unto the house of for the heart is made better thereby." SMITH D. FRY. Logan's Impatience. Witle General Logan was preparing his last great speech in opposition to the reinstatement of Fitz-John Porter in the army, the writer of this paragraph called upon him for an interview concerning the subject, for a paper published in Washington City, I had known General Logan for several years, and never knew before that he was an impatient man.

lie was sitting beside a square desk with maps and papers all around him, and did not want to be interrupted. He was exceedingly impatient with the young newspaper man, and told him that ho had matters of more importance than the giving of interviews, and the editor of the paper ought to have sense enough to know. it. Pride was a powerful feature in 1 Logan's He was possessed of the courage, friendship, ambition, but not of patience. e.

It used to be said by General Grant that whenever there was no fighting to do Logan was the biggost grumbler in the army, but when the enemy was in sight he was one of the best dghters he ever SAW. Que of Mason's Chessnots. Congressman Mason, from Illinois, A has been cracking a fresh chestnut. He says that one of his constituents from suburban Chicago went on a visit to his former home in New England, who, mpon his return was the central figure of the neighborhood. His narrations concerning the great, wealthy, but effete Last were listened to with open southed admiration, One afternoon, sitting under the shade of a genuine loafer's tree, ha said: "As I was on the cars running up the Connection valley, I found out why there are so many members of the Smith family in the world.

There was a Smith in every compuy and regimens on both wides, during the late civil war, and there are Sinitha by the thousand in every State and county in the land. Well, I found out all about it in the Connecticut valley. We were going about fifty sulles an hour, and, as we rushed through a good-sized New England town, I saw an immense brick butlding, big as a brewery sign, cover ing three whole blocks of ground. Smoke was issuing from hundred chimneys, and they were evidently do Ing big business. As the truin went past, I saw on one side, in big black letters: The Smith Manufacturing And there they are at it.

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Viquesney. the drummer of the Third Regiment Band. and the Gillis Opera House Orchestra, alighted from a horse car at the corner of Prospect avenue and Fifteenth street for the purpose of taking the Fifteenth street cable. He bad proceeded but 8 few steps when five men leaped ont from a dark corner and seized him. Three of them held him, the fourth covered him with a bulldog revolver while the fifth was preparing to go through his pockets.

Viquesney is a powerful and fearless man and with a sudden wrench he threw off his assailants drew a revolver and ordered them to flee, which they proceeded to do in short order. The scene of the assault is a very public place, but notwithstanding it has gained somewhat lot a reputation within the past few months for the frequent happenings of such occurrences. A short time ago street car was held up and the driver robbed within a square of the place. My love was like a lily fair, Low drooping in the sultry air, My heart was rent with grief and care. I loved her well.

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Sioux CITY. in. Nov. 18. There Was a small sized war in this city when the Sioux City Terminal Company Attempted to lay its tracks across 8 lot owned by Henry Riding, a negro, who some years ago bought the lot for a song and now wants $85 000 for it.

An appraiser a jury awarded him $17,000. but he refused to accept it. and when workmen started to lay the track he got a gun and drove them off. A message was sent to police headquarters and Chief Shanley and two officers went down. The chief walked upon the lot when Riding stepped forward and ordered him off, saying would shoot if he didn't go.

Chief Stanley demanded that Riding leave the premises. At this Riding attempted to strike the chief with a club Shanley was prepared and dealt Riding 2. blow on the head with his revolver. The big negro fell to ground and the chief jumped upon him. A tussle ensued and Riding would have won had not the policemen come up, when Riding was arrested and taken to the city jail and locked up.

about fixed things monials sent free. THE SOCIAL WORLD. Blooming with Pleasure and Gay ety and Brilliant with Beauty's Smile. Parties, Receptions and the Nu merous Gatherings of the Week Fill Our Days with Joy. Our world has been dined and feted the last six days and otir hearts fill with joy even at their recital, Histrionie art has added all its channing powers of entertainwent to our week and gladdened the forthnate whose pleasure W.

to behold those the voice of whom the muse Calliope with eloquence to depict the and the or represent. one with airy number this as she always brings Joy in her is indeed a welcome guest The members of society, the lads and our world, have had an enjoy able week in a pleasant reunion at a house, aud to us all has fallen our share of the pleasure that has been EVENING PARTY. Amon the enjoyable events we note this. Sone has given keener delight than the party given by Mr. and Mrs.

Walter Sim on Saturday evening in honor of Mrs. Forman and daughter Jessie, of Keokuk, Iowa. The I house was very artistically decorated with lovely, flowers and trailing vines, and proved a bower of delight with its blooming beauty and the moments of raze joy that came to the welcome guests. The lovely adonat table in the dining toom drew the guests hither with the happy hearts and they partook with delight of the delicious viands prepared for their edification. The evening was filled with amusements, numerous and enjoyable, Music lent her witching grace to the occasion, and dancing.

too, was indulged in, and the merry converse and rippling laughter too full like music in the scented air. The guests present were Messes, and Mesdames F. and J. Crist, R. K.

Kirkpatrick, 7. D. Bradley, J. Dumphy, J. M.

Doolittle, R. Ivett. J. Quick. M.

Eversol. Bartlett. Parsons: Mrs. Forman: Mis-ex Jessie Forman. Sadie Hopkins, Lizzie Jones; Dr.

Reinhoft. A PARTY. Misses Nora and Joe Aumoth entertained mumber of friends Thursday evening in honor Miss Belle Ellis, of St. Louis, Their lovely home was transformed by fairy tingers into an exquisite bower of de light. The reception bail seemed a picture from tbe last of the Orient.

Tall and statepalms Were intermingled with fronds of lovely ferns. The stairway was draped with smilax. The pedestal bore an exquisite maiden hair tern depending from the chandelier a erystal of filled with carnations. The parlors were decorated with every variety of dowers. On the mantels and cabinets beautiful vases held the choicest exotics, while the mantel in the dining room held a large and beantifut horseshoe of yellow chrysanthemums caul Jacqueminot pots of autumn's fairest dower in blooming beauty were arranged on the piano and in every nook and corner the lovely faces smiled.

Mr. Witliams' orchestra was stationed in the side halt and discoursed most melodious music which the guests with happy hearts danced with airy grace in the large parlors cunt dining room, and what happy hours those were, culled from Father Time's store of rare delights, and so swiftly they flew with their gossamer wings of joy. The refreshinents were served fu the sitting room upstairs, The testal board bore lovely doral decorations. long wreaths of smilax depended from the chandelier to the corners of the table, forming with their delicate green an exquisite canopy for the centre piece of white and yellow chrysanthemums. Either end of the table bore lovely designs of red and white mingled with rare ferns.

Dainty bowls held luscious fruits and amid the towers the most delectable eatables were temptingly displayed and were so thortoughly enjoyed by all and so daintily and gracefully served by Mesdames Aumoth and Bigbee and a corps of able assistants. Dancing was resumed after the partaking of the repast and was mirthful enjoyed into hours that Were small and wee, and loathtully the guests left their charming hostesses and one of the most brilliant and enjoyable entertainments of the season. The guests of the evening were Messrs. and Mesdames B. Massey, W.

T. Bigbee. A. J. Eisenmeyer, Ed.

McCullough: Misses Belle Ellis. Annie Abbott. Annay WiL Liams, Julia Worth. Mabel Woolley, Alma and Edna Onstott. Clara Jones, Lizzie MeDaniel.

Hattie Rathbun. Emily Cieland, Bessie Robberson, Grace Dittrick, Jennie and Fanny Neagle, Bertie Gottschal, Lizzie See. Edith Rountree, Fanny Messes. E. H.

Dyer. Tom Williams, T. H. Sender. Henry Hornsby, J.

Desbonne. Dick Johnson. J. Lodge, Jack Hornbeak. Dr.

Nixon. Will Goodlet, Bunch MeDaniel, Oscar Powers, Xavier Heer. Robert Andres, Bert Kathbun, Norval Milligan, Geo. Tefft, E. L.

Herndon, Frank Cleland. Homer MeElhany. Chas. Ewing, W. D.

Massey. Rufus Bowden. Ed. Drake. ADDIS-TAYLOR.

A very pretty home wedding was that of Miss Emma Addis to Nr. Chas. N. Taylor at the residence of Dr. R.

H. Hovey ou Hovey avenue, On ednesday afternoon. at half past 4 o'clock, the bridal party, preceded by Rev. O. B.

Jones, entered the partors that were beantifully garbed with lovely flowers, and here in the presence of a few friends this happy couple were wedded, and may the heart: thus joined together be ever joyous in the journey of life. The pretty bride was attired in a becoming traveling dress of dark blue serge trimmed with cold passamentale and wore gloves of the same shade, a corsage garniture of marachel veil roses, and carried an exquisite bouquet of white jessamine and chrysanthemums The grOom wore a suit of black eloth. After Mr. and Mrs. Taylor had been warmly congratulatel the elegant wedding feast was daintily served off individual trays and was beartily enjoyed, and then the bride donned a pretty hat and jacket of blue to match ber dress and the happy couple departed on the Gulf train for Birmingham, their future home, They received some handsome gifts from their friends, who wish them every joy for their future.

Those present at the wedding were Messrs. and Mesdames J. W. Jones, doe Dumars, Bentley Rountree, M. Jess, Mesdames J.

Colby. Phil. Dougherty, S. Lovan, Hallowell, Misses Mary Innis. Hattie and Minnie.

Rountree, Florence Contries, May Hallowell, Edith Jones, Masters Herman Rountree, Dean Hallo- well. HOME CIRCLE. The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. E.

Burlingame was opened Tuesday night and the members of the elab ard friends were warmly welcomed by the pleasant host and hostess. The evening was quickspent in the social pleasures that this club are noted for. Mr. Williams played most melodiously on the piano and there was SOLIP exquisite vocal music by Mrs. Fred Gates Then some dainty and refreshins eatables were served and very much enjoyed, and the memory of this delightful evening spent in this charming house will ever be pleasant one.

Those present were Messre, and Mesdames E. P. Newman. F. B.

Mitchell. H. S. Bennett, Geo. Hendrickson, J.

T. Gray, Fred Gates, H. P. Johns, Grant Lydy, J. A.

Shultz, Misses Helen Weir, Bessie Ferguson, Ada and Kittie Evans, Helen Doane, Hattie Buell, Shultz. Florence Gardiner. Jessie Fletcher, Eliza Mott. Mollie Music. Clara Brown, Messra.

H. Davis, K. Weir, Will Wanden, A. W. and Chas.

Ollis. Dr. McBride, Will Pickering. Tom Barham, E. Ryker, Zeh- her.

PHANTOM PARTY. Mr. and Mrs. R. K.

Kirkpatrick out hospitable thought intent gathered their many friends around them at their pleasant home on Washington avenue last Tuesday evening. The house was prettily decorated for occasion. The guests came in the ghostly attire of sheet and pillow- ase and most bewildering in their likeness of cos. tume. 'The merry makers danced quite rived.

merrily Then until a the very bour delicious for unmasking supper was ar- Price 750 per bottle. Dr. J. P. Dromgoole, served in she dining room that bore evidence of refined taste in its artistic arrangement of flowers.

After supper the delightful game of bagatelle was played with zeal. Then the game pig for sale was inin. The our drawing the best looking pig with closed eyes received a miniature white pig. The fortunate lady was Mrs. 2.

1. Bradley. The one drawing the poorest representation of a swine was Mrs. Walter Sim, who received the album where In the various pigs were inscribed. And thus with giving and receiving pleasure the exhing hours were most enjoyable and all feel grateful to their kind hast and hostess.

Those present were Messes. and Mesdames 7. Bradley, K. Ivett. W.

Sim. Joe Hall, F. M. Doolittle, E. M.

Houston, F. and J. Crist. Mesdames E. Osborne, Forman.

Misses Mollie Jones, May Oldham, Messes. Robberson and Wind. RECEPTION. most charming entertainment WAS given boy Mrs. Jas.

Milner at her handsome home on Benton avenue, Friday afternoon and evening. The house was redolent with the perfume of rare flowers in whose arrangement the artistic taste of the hostess was beautifully displayed. Mrs. Milner. assisted by Mrs.

Thrasher, cordially welcomed her guests in the lovely hall. The to the pretty studio was hospitably open and the guests entered and most dehightful were the moments spent in viewin the treasures of art the studio contained, the greater portion of which were the choice efforts of Mrs. Milner's talented hand. Tea was served most daintily by young ladies in pretty teagowns, from flower decked tables in the parlors. hall and studio.

The young ladies whose pleasant task it was to refresh the guests were Misses Mabel Wooley, Edith Phelps, Olive Ramey, Ahma Onstott. Jennie Graves and Mary Milner. From 7 to 10 the younger members of society were bidden and fully came. There was for them the pleasure of viewing the studio, also a splendid musical program. Profs.

Busch and Law rendered a violin and piano duet: that was followed by a piano solo by Prof. Law. Mrs. Fred Gates sang "Nood in a charming manner and gracefully responded to an enthusiastic encore. Miss Wilkinson sweetly sang "Savilla" and was also encored.

Tea was served the evening guests in the same delightful manner as the afternoon, and the afternoon and evening spent with so delightful a hostess could give but the greatest pleasure as did also the artistic treat granted the guests. BIRTHDAY FESTIVITIES. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Marx celebrated the fortieth anniversary of Mr.

Marx's birth at their handsome home on South street Thursday evening. The interior of the house was beautified with blooming plants and cut flowers prettily arranged and the roseate glow from shaded lights completed beauty's spell. The guests were welcomed and spent the evening in the most delightful manner. Cards and converse were the main diversions and quite exciting was the games of euchre that were played. Then the bountiful AB and delicious repast, for which the hostess has long been noted for.

WAS served most elegantly in the dining room from a daintily appointed table laden with choice viands and displayed exquisite taste in its lovely doral adornments. 'The feast was partaken of with unmistakable relish and they made the hostess kind heart glad with their cordIA! praise of the dainties her table bore, Some pleasant hours were spent after per ere the hour for departure robbed the hospitable home of its happy guests. Mr. Marx received many elegant and costly gifts as souvinirs of his friends remembrance of his birthday and these tokens will ever be appreciated for their memory as well as their intrinsie value. 1 hose present were Messes, and Mesdames S.

A. Levis, Chas. Hirschland, L. Altschul. Louis Lyon, Albert Silberberg: Mesdames Bing, Schonfield.

Goldsmith and Miss Bettie Hirchberg and Messrs. D. H. Herman. Ben Hirshland.

CHILDREN A PARTY. Master Davy Griffith proved himself a most gallant young host last evening when he welcomed a number of young friends in his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grimith's, pleasant home on Walnut street. The hours of entertainment were from 7 to 10, and three happier hours could not be imagined than those merry ones spent in the joyous games of childhood.

A bounteous feast of good things dear to childish hearts was served in the dining room. The pretty flower decked tables pleased the bright eyes and the delicious dainties delighted the yeung guests intensely. Soon after supper the musical chime of fen thrilled all hearts with regret that they must bid adieu to Master Davy and his kind mama. Those present were Mabel Randall. May and Frank Waddill, John Onstott, Annie Kirby, Hattie Hubbell.

Nell Graves, Joe Fisher, Lizzie. Nell and Charlie Ross, Lena and Charlie Presnell. Bertha and Fred Merry, Lida Robberson, Anite Campbell, Will Cleland, Nellie Schuler, John and Will Will Sheppard, Madeline Bushman, Anita Tucker and Alva Milligan. DANCING MATINEE. The chidren of the dancing class lend a delight to their young friends this afternoon in the matinee they give in their pleasant room in the Fearn building.

All are in. vited to participate in the pleasures of the dance, and most joyously the little lads and lassies are tripping the fairy measures to the strains of alluring music as the afternoon hours glide by leaving happiness in their flight. NOTES. The Komuk will give their fortnightly informal party next Monday night. The Clio Circle presented the young son of Mrs.

A. C. Kilham with a beautiful solid silver knife, fork and spoon, he being the first baby in the eirele. Mr. Ed.

Drake returned from a pleasure trip to New York on last Monday. Mrs. E. Rednolds, of Perry, arrived last night to visit her father. J.

W. Shideler of Boonville street. Mrs. Jake Marx is entertaining Mrs. Bing, of Humansville.

She will depart for home tomorrow. in London" will be the attraction at the Grand the 19th and 20th. It is a play with thrilling incidents and exciting scenes and it well deserves commendation. The scene accessories are picturesque and add to the beauty of the play. Miss Lizzie Jones left Sunday morning for a short visit to Memphis and Germantown.

Tenn. Miss Jennie Rathbun is the guest of relatives in Gainesville. Tex. Miss Alma Onstott leaves next Friday for an extended visit to her aunt, Mrs. Davis of St.

Louis. Mr. E. H. Dver returned from a short visit to St.

Louis friends Tuesday evening. Mias Belle Ellis, after a delightful visit in our city, departs for her home in St. Louis today. Regrets for her departure will be many and sincere. Miss Julian Worth, who has been the guest of Springfield friends, retorns to St.

Louts, her home, on Monday. The charming actress Miss Maud Granger, who beld the audience in thrall last night with her superb rendition of the character of Helen in "Inherited," will appear tonight in the "Creole" at the Grand. In spite of the inclement weather she will certainly havs a crowded house, for Springfield has never greeted greater talent or beheld. as a woman would say, "such gowns. marvelous works of art that charm the eye and fill her heart with envy.

Even men must admire the exquisite costames as well as the lovely woman who understands so well the art of dressing, as well as that of acting, to perfection. Mr. and Mira. Jas. Grittith are entertaining Mrs.

Isaac Tucker and daughters, Anule and Anita, of Iowa Falls, la. Mrs. Fuckers the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grinith, and a former resident of Springfield, and her many friends are glad to welcome her.

The Clio Crete of the Chatanqua Diet on Wednesday with Mrs. H. N. Williams, on Commercial street. The day's lesson on astronomy Then and English" was interest ing.

Miss Maud Grist favored the members with some cholee musical selections. The circle will convene with Miss Grist on sext Wednesday. Mrs. McCluer, of College street, is entertaining Miss Jones, of Malvern, Ark. The remedy for ail pain, Salvation Oil.

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Little or no rubbing; no drudgery; less annoyance; more comfort; morecleanliness; more economy; and a large saving of wear and tear on all sides. You'll find directions on back of package, for easy washing. It will cost you five cents to try it. Every grocer has Pearline- nothing else gives satisfaction to the millions of women who use and have been using PEARLINE for years--women who rely on their brains to save their backs. Peddlers and unscrupulous grocets are offering imitations which they Beware claim to be Pearline, or the same as Pearline IT'S AL.SE--they York are not, and besides are dangerous.

TAMES PYLE, New EXPLAINING THE CAUSE. Senator Spooner Says the Lu. therans and Germans Did Him Up. Responsibility of the Democrats in the Fifty-Second Congress. Struggling With the Heavy Deficiency Republicans at Sea, Etc.

Correspondence of THE LEADER. WASHINGTON, Nov. seemed today as if Congress was in session, from the large number of statesmen who called at the White House to see the president. As each had very interesting information to impart regarding the recent election, indicating the causes of defeat whether the tarid bill, Farmers' Alliance, school bill, antiQuayism, or Tom Reed, the president must have been highly entertained, if not instructed. Among the early callers was Seustor Spooner.

of who stated in conversation about his State that he knew the Republicans were defeated ten days before the election was held. The introduetion of the religious question he regarded 19 suicidal to bis party, as many clergymen made earnest efforts to electioneer in behalf of the Democrats. Whloe congregations marched to the polls to Vote. The cause of Senator Spooner's defeat was undoubtIs due to the opposition of the Lutherans, Germans and other foreign element of his district and to the utterances of the leading Republican papers on the school question. The Democrats are intensley inter ested in the selection of a successor to Mr.

Reed, for the result in '92 will depend on how the large majority of the house is handled. The Republicans believe that if the Democrats only have rope enough they will bang themselves. Undoubtedly the Democrats have the necessary length of rope in their hands but it will not be used for such suici dal act. Whoever is elected speaker of the titty-second congress will have a political advantage not to be despised. In view of the large number of new members coming into the next house, the leaders are planning the speakership contest so that the man best fitted for the place shall be elected.

Every move will be made after careful thought and after due consideration of its possible effect. The Democrats realize that the situation is too grave, even after their overwhelming victory, to admit of experiments. Secretary Windom is having some difficulty in preparing his estimates for, the coming session of congress. Though the McKinley taritt law went into effect on the 6th of October, goods imported before that date may be withdrawnany time prior to the first of February the old rate of duty. It is difficult to determine what the revenues under new law will be as the duties under the old law come in with tbase collocted under the new At present the daily revenues exceed the daily ordinary expenses, but there 14 no means of esti mating what the customs revenues will be after February 1st.

It is not in probable that the largely increased duty in many instances will reduce importations and therefore re dace the revenues The indications are that there will be some very large deti ciencies in appropriations for this year to be provided for at the next session. The deliciency on account of pensions will be enormous. Up to date there has been $64.000.000 drawn out of the treasury for pensions since the 1st of July. About $19,000.0 0 of this sum was drawn this month. It is estimated that the expenditure for pensions during the whole year will be $140.000,000 to the $150.000,000.

It is expected that expenditures for the year will by wore estimated In fact the ex penditures for the first quarter of the year amounted to $44,000.000. this carried out for the four quarters wonld make the expenditures for the year $176,000,000, to meet which less than $100,000,000 has been appropriated. Meanwhile the number of pensions 13 steadily increasing and the deficieney may be greater than $76,000,000 The rumor that Gen. Clarkson will succeed Senator Quay as chairman of the Republican national committee does not need the presence of the for mer gentleman for its refutation. It is not at all likely that Gen Clarkson will consent to wear Mr.

Quay's old clothes especially when the latter are savory with defeat. For the next two the national committee will be In more or less morbid counition. Its work for the present has been plished, and until the next campaign there will be no exigencies calling for unusual energy, judgment or exreutive ability. The ebnirmanship of this committee is just now an honor of the emptiest kind, and Mr. Clarkson, if he desires to remain prominent in polities, can find employment in positions bringing more bonor add wore reward.

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