Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-04

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standing. 80 cents, by druggists.
The stamp collection Of NJ. Ferrari, SON OF
the late Duchess Of Galliera, contains about
1900, 900 specimens, and l,as market valuo
Of ei25,0O0
There Is rumor aaoat IN London artistic
circles that Mr.. Sargent, the American
painter, Is to be chosen an associate Of the
Royal academy.
The Prince Of Monaco, who is hypochon-
driac, recently took to his bed in the convic.
ton that ae mad been poisoned because his
cook made mistake in seasoning.
Viscount Claudeboye, eldest son of Lord
Dufferin, is earning reputation In India as
mighty tiger slayer. On a recent expedi-
ton he shot six Of the terrible beasts In two
days.
Professor Arthur NJ. Marsh, who Is leaving
the English literature chair at the University
Of Kansas for that OF bales lettres at Har-
ward, is a native Of Newport, and Is only
about 30 years old.
Tho household Of the emperor of China Is to
consist of 500 persons, including thirty fan
bearers, thirty umbrella bearers, thirty ply
sicians and surgeons. seventy-fve astrologers,
seven chief cooks and sixty priests.
The author Of the novel "As In Looking
Glass" F. G. Phillips, has been soldier, jour-
nalist and theatrical manager, and he 70
now successful lawyer. He has been more
than once asked to stand for parliament.
The German empe,or's Christmas present
10 his eldest son consists Of q complete collec-
ton Of the uniforms adapted to the child's
size) which have been In use In the Prussian
army from the days Of the Fr'edcricls to the
present time.
The articles describing animal and vege-
table life In the Greater Antilles, which have
attracted much attention and given the
writer, Lafcadio Hearn, the title of the
"Gautier of America" were by former
Cincinnati reporter.
Prince Bismarck 8 son William viii enter up
on bis duties as president Of Hanover on Feb
ID. Because of the illness Of Princess Bismarck,
who Is suffering from asthma, It is probable
that the proposed visit Of the prince to Berlin
will be put Off until next week.
Mr.. Barney Banato il tho diamond king Of
south Africa. Sixteen years ago ho was q
penniless boy Of 10 years Three years later
be had $4,000 Then he bought four claims
1t Kimberley which paid him net $1,000 a
week for four years, and then he sold them
for 100000.
P. 7. Barnum does not designate the rooms
In his palace at Bridgeport by such every day
sppellations an green room," 'blue room"
or fred ROOM" but the different apartments
are known as Horace Greeley" Mathew
Arnold" mark Twain" end "Cary Sisters :"
That's an idea.
It has been discovered that tho late Ben
Hopkins, cashier Of the Fidelity bank, OF
| Chicago, left his widow In comfortable cir
cumstances and was not intestate, Is was
generally supposed Hopkins life was in
sured for $4,000, Of which amount. It Is said,
$25,OO0 is good.
Mr.. Frederic Harrison, the chief positivist
In L11,don, Is q middle sized man. with brill
lialls yes, ruddy face, kindly look, and a
manner which is pleasantly academic. He Is
an enthusiastic lover of the French nation an
| republic, u brilliant writer and veritable en-.
thusiast for humanity.
San Francisco Is about to suffer the perma.
nent loss OF another Of its millionaires.
| Young Mr. Sharon intends hereafter to re-
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full homo ON Gramercy park, adjoining the
mansion of the late Samuel J. Tilden, and II
is now being put In order for occupancy.
Louis Onativa, the new leader Of the New
York dudes, Is a blue blooded Brazilian. He
Is % years old, and Is described as fair and
languid. with far away look In his eyes. he
poses like an artist, bangs his hair, and has
$50, 900 income year. He likes fox hunting,
keeps ten horses, and It takes three Wallets &c
look after his clothes.
i James G.. patterson, tho insurance mil
lionaire Of Hartford, Is typical Yankee. He
Is big, bearded man, with slight stoop
reflective eyes and deep voice. He has two
buanesses, the second being that Of dealer
In choice marbles. He Is said to know mort
about marble In all ages Of the worlds his
tory than any other man alive.
Cardinal Lavigerie has brought over from
Africa two graceful gazelles as present tt
Leo XIII. They have been housed ina cornel
Of the Vatican gardens, and the pope nevel
takes bis daily walk among tho vines apt
shrubs, which he himself has imported, with
out stopping In front Of the Enclosures wher
tho animals have become quite tame
Treasurer Hyatt, Of the United State
treasury In Washington, signed check ~
J csstly. for e5s,O00O00, payable to himself
This was to reimburse himselff or money 81
J pended last month In the purchase Of bond
ETC., which be has Theoretically paid from b
J ewn ipockst Il b the largest check issue
"A 0-<.r, tl,o rfI3oo civ.f,o ha has 0ccurx0d IL