New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-29
PERSONAL.

Richard N. Hunt, Of this city, Is the first American
10 receive the gold medal Of Queen Victoria. annually
awarded to him whom the Council OF the Royal In
stitute OF British Architects shalt select as the
most worthy exponent OF their profession Mr. Hunt
probably wins this recognition Just now by his design
Of the Administration building at the Worlds fnir,
hit his other work In America Is well-known abroad
Edwin S. Stuart, Mayor OF Philadelphia. may re.
ceve tho Republican nomination as Governor In
Pennsylvania this year. General Frank Reedcr. Of
Easton. chairman Of the state Committee. has also
been talked Of for several weeks. but II Is ntmated
hy Democrats that he will withdraw. This latter
gossip gives cncoragement to the friends OF General
Daniel II. Hastings. who has been In the held ever
since PnttsOn's election In $500.
The particular seat IN the French Academy made
vacant by the death OF NJ Tame Is No u. 1t Is said
to he the Of those whose occupant usually lives
but comparatively short tm3 after he attains to the
dignity OF membership. but 1t has been held by some
OF the most distinguished OF the Immortas. Among
them may be mentioned L'EstoIie. historian 1854
Coislln. bishop. 1910 sarlan also bishop. 1898 Alem
bert, founder OF the French Encyclopaedia. 1884
PORTALS Of the editors OF the Civil Code. 1903
Nodier, literateur, 1858, and Nertmee, romancist,
lo4i.
The son OF Count Crispi. the former Premier Of
Italy has been placed BY his father IN house OF
correction In Pisa. 1t was Of FIRST decided to send
him to Turin. but the Count thought he would be
better treated ct Pisa. Despite his deep affection
the Count obliged to act with severity toward
his son. who has lived . fast life for some time.
Months ago tho Count forced TO deny him credit.
but tho boy placed himself In the hands Of money.
lenders and borrowed at usuous rates the strength
OF his name. Ito even had the audaciiy TO appeal
TO the King. Among other things. II Is said that
the young man did not hesitate to sell important
documents including letters from sazaini. Ganbaldi
and other famou, men. from his fathers collection
Some OF the letters have got into the hands OF q
political enemy OF tho exPremier. Young Cspi will
become OF age next month.
1t Is believed that william weightmnn's offer Of
100000 to tho Pennsylvania Museum and School,
Of Industrial Arr TO aid In purchasing an additional
building for n new school OF art, will be withdrawn.
as the remaining amount lover OO0 necessary to
accomplish that object has not boon secured
Queen victoria's stays at tho villa Palmier are
said TO be due her acctonate interest," In Florence
on account OF the residence Of the Prince Consort
there whom no was young man. Many old people
living In that city remember Prince Albert ana his
love Of tho nne arts and Of music. "ie was on In.
innate TERMS" says The London News" with
the maestro Cemente Papi. celebrated player,
and very Oft Ell Prince Albert Joined him IN the organ
loft OF the cathedral aud played the compositions OF
beethoven ana Mendelssohn, Five years ago. when
Queen Victoria was In Florence. she expressed her
Wish to hear this particular organ"