Christian herald and signs of our times . ncern throughout thecountry. He had arrived in New York Cityintending to see his daughter off to Europe,and while dining with Mr. Andrew Carnegie,the ironmaster, he, was suddenly seized withvertigo and removed to bed. Three physicianswere called, and were in constant attendancefor three days, after which he was pronouncedout of danger. Absolute quiet and rest havebeen recommended. Mr. Blaines illness, thephysicians declare, has been brought about byrecent overwork, which has weakened him, andunsettled both mind and body. Simultaneouslywith the illness
Christian herald and signs of our times . ncern throughout thecountry. He had arrived in New York Cityintending to see his daughter off to Europe,and while dining with Mr. Andrew Carnegie,the ironmaster, he, was suddenly seized withvertigo and removed to bed. Three physicianswere called, and were in constant attendancefor three days, after which he was pronouncedout of danger. Absolute quiet and rest havebeen recommended. Mr. Blaines illness, thephysicians declare, has been brought about byrecent overwork, which has weakened him, andunsettled both mind and body. Simultaneouslywith the illness of our Premier, comes thenews of Mr. Gladstones sudden prostrationfrom almost similar causes. In Europe, The Coming War seems to Ab-sorb every other topic. There is little doubtthat all the great powers are straining everynerve to be in readiness for the struggle,which will be a terribly violent one when itcomes. Some of the weapons that have beenplaced in the hands of the German reserves areof such fearful execution as to make even vet-. erans shudder. The new rifle carries a bulletabout an inch long and as thick as a good-sizedpencil, yet this insignificant missile will pene-trate earthworks at a distance of 150 metres,andat tyo metres has passed through five knap-sacks, ranged sidewiae. Even at a distance of2000 metres, it penctr ites a human body. Suchweapons go far toward rendering the game ofwar too horrible even for the indulgence ofeven the most aggressive nations. Assassination Haunts the Royal House ofthe Romanoffs. An attempt was made on thelife of the Czarcwitch at Otsu,near Kioto, Japan, a few daysago, which, but for the timelyarrival of help, would haveleft the Czar without an heir-apparent. A Japanese politicalfanatic, armed with a short,two-edged sword, attacked theprince, who defended himselfbravely until his assailant wasdriven off. He sustained pain-ful injuries, the worst being asword-cut on the side of theface. This unfortunate affairtemporarily stops the p
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