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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

Defects in the construction Of The battle
ship Oregon have been under investigation
by the Navy Department. There have been
departures from the contract requirements
to the thickness of the plates used in
making up the protective deck, and the
deck has been made to appear of the prop
er thickness by usi3g thin concealed plates
in the body of the deck. The facts Were
first brought to the attention of the de-
partment 10y dissatisfied employees. The
contractors have agreed to make good the
defects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
SMALL INSURANCE.
Not Over S2OO,OOO VIII BE Paid In st.
Louis,

The most conservative estimate on the
damage wrought by last Wednesday,
storm in ST. Louis is s20,oO0O00. Not more
than $4,000 insurance will be paid. One
insurance man gives ii as his opinion tina t
not over 100000 will be the sum. This is
due to the fact that tornado policies have
always been a drug in the market in St.
Louis. The city had never experienced a
storm before that caused even a moderate
amount of damage to buildings, and owners
of property have looked at the insurance
man with disgust when he has told them
of the advantages of tornado-equipped pol
icieS.
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CLEVELAND
WASHINGTON
Totals. 5 10 27 12 81 Totals 02712
"O'COnnor batted for Cuppy

washington. .......... % 90 o 3-5
Earned Washington, 4: Cleveland, 3. Two
base hit-Mckean Threebase hit-Cartwright
Home runs-Selbach DeMontrevllle. Stolen ba ses-
Brown, Tebeau, thinner. Sacrifice hit-Childs
Double plays-Childs Mexican and Tebeau Cuppy
Chids and Tebeau First base balls-Of Maui
l. off Cuppy, 2. Hit by pitched ball-ZImmer
Left on bases-Washington, 5. Struck out-By Maui
4; by Cuppy. g. Time.Tw hours and twenty five
minutes. Characteristics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Life Savers Laid OF.

All the crews Of the United States life
saving stations in the fourth district, COM
prising tho entire coast Of New Jersey. quit
duty at noon yesterday for summer vaca-
ton, which ends August /. Two hundred
and eighty-seven surfmen man the district.
The captains will remain in the stations
during the interval. and the crews are SUBJ
Ject to orders in case of accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Is or Abbey,
RRnlKJ,vN

I1HrIeu ruHB-BrOOklyn, Q. First base on err
S SersIBrookiyn, 2: Left on bases Brooklyn, 10;
81 81 Louis, g. First base on balls-on Abbey. 2;
0u brelteliste1n, f. Struck out-Dy Abbey, 5; by
Breitenstein, l. Home run-McCarthy. Three
b bsse h,t , Abbey, Griffin shindle. Two
pase MI. Lachance, Mccarthy, Grim. Stolen
6ases-Griftn, Lachance, Corcoran. Mccarthy,
Myers Mcfarland, Shoch. Double plays-Cross
ana Myers; CorcOran and Lacliilnce Passed ball
McFarland Wild pitch-Breitenstein. Time of
game,One hour and fifty-six minutes. Umpire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

At South Orange, N. j., Seton Hall Col
lege team beat the Georgetown University
men in a hotly contested game yesterday
afternoon. Tracy of Georgetown was bat
ted out of the box Ia the fifth inning Then
Mike Mahoney tried to save the visitors
from defeat, but proved a poor substitute.
Carter of Seton Hall batted three men
home with a three-bagger in the seventh
inning.
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stopped the Phillies' Winning.

Philadelphia at last took a drop, being
bested by Cincinnati yesterday in batting
carnival, the Reds hitting with ease
throughout the game. while the home team
ceased firing after the second inning. Gin
cinnau was wide awake and active in the
field. while the playing Of the Phillies was
in keeping with the reputation Of their CITY.
PILL ADEI pIIIA cuN.11,,>r .rnr
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., EARNED runs-Cdncinnati, Z; Philadelphia, 4.
T%oesss h h Burke sullivan Hulen
Hoy, Thompson, Clements Stolen baseNIrwjn.
Base on balls.0f Fisher 1; of Orth, 2 Struck
out-Miller Ewing, Hulen, Delehanty First nm
error,Cincnnati, !. Left on bases-Gincinnati. 4:
philadelphia, s. Hit by pitched bali-Thompson
Double plays-Nash and Brouthcrs Thomson and
Mailman Time-one Ecur and forty five minutes .
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The EPSON Meeting Opened.

LONDON, June 2.-The EPSON summer
meeting opened today with fine weather
and great crowds Of people present. The
Prince of Wales and large party arrived
by special train. The race for the Craven
stakes, value 200 sovereigns. was won by
Lord Rosebery's Berkeley, Baron De Roths-
chlld Amandier second and NJ r. Lee
baudyS Gribon third
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Fred. Pfefer's Rcappcarance.

From the New York World today.
When the Chicagos came along and took
their positions for practice, Fred Pfefler
was seen in a Chicago uniform in his old
position at second base. There had been
some talk Of Fred going back to his cid
love, but there had been no intimatios, that
the deal was being consummated. So there
was much establishment, which gave way
to expressions Of satisfaction that the
great player had found berth in the club
with which he scored his greatest success
Pfeffer played very nicely yesterday. ac-
was not very prominent, although If Bill
Clark had not made splendid stop N his
terrific low liner in the eighth inning the
course of the game might have changed
diSaStrOuSly,
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BALTIMORE

EArneu Iuns-BaI tiinOra. 4; Pittsburg, g. Home
.un-Rohinson. Three-base hits Jennings, Dono
Won. Two-base hits Jennings. Ely. Berlaucr
Sacrifice its Keller, Doyle Retz. Stolen bases
Doyle t2). Reitz t2. Struck out-By Clarkson 3;
by Foreman. 2. Bases on .balls-By Espcr, 2
Struck by pitcher-By Foreman. l. Left on bases
,Baltimcre. b PittsbGrg., o, Double play-Jcn
Ely. Time of gameTwo hours and twenty five
minutes. Umpires Weidman and Keefe
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C0lOnels' Usual Dose.

1t was loosely played game in Boston
with Louisville. Both pitchers were batted
rather hard, but Boston had the best of it.
Frank Shannon was presented with a gold
watch and floral design by admirers. He
was formerly the crack short stop in New
England, where he has many friends.
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Total Fatalities

The following are the fatalities in Mis-
souri, outside St. Louis: Laddenis 2 killed
karber, /; Bye Schoolhouse, 81 Curryville
!: Bear Creek, T. Total. IL.
There We're killed in Illinois. outside East
st. Louis: Breckenridge, 3; Barkner, g; Mas
ketah, j; New Ninden, ): New Baden, Is:
Mount Vernon, 5: Fairfield, ,; Richview, 3;
1rvingtoH, 5, and High Hill, /. Total, ~.
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Giants Batted Friend.

In an endeavor to change his luck Uncle
Arson signed Fred. Pfenfer yesterday, and
placed him in the game against New Yor,,
Doheny pitched mastery game, while
Friend was lacking in speed and curves. so
that the Giants easily won out.
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Col. Klfne'H Detail.

Lieut.. Col. Jacob Kline, ninth infantry,
has been detailed to attend the annual en-
cempment Of the Massachusetts volunteer
militia, from June to August Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
LOUISVILLE.
BOSTON

fzlrntd FuLs-BostOn, q; LOnlsvf1E, 4. Two
base hits-Tenney, Miller Three-base hit-Dex-
ter. Stolen bases-Shaunon. Lowe. Double play
Miller, Clingman and O'Brien. First base
Dalls by Stivetts, 4; by Smith, 5; by Frazer, 2.
Struck out-By SWEETS, 4; by Smith, l. Passed
balls-Tenney, Miller Wild pitchcs-Frazer. 9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

The game with the Pirate in Baltimore
was decidedly one-sided until the seventh
inning, when Mack's men woke up and tied
the score. In the eighth. however, the
champions knocked out four runs and won,
and took first place.
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Lnvisne Defeated Burpe.

Kid Lavigne fought "Dick" Burge last
evening before the National Sporting Club
Of London for the international light.
weight championship Of the world, a purse
Of f1OO $i,5GO and a side bet of 800 81
5oo). Lavigne won in eighteen rounds The
fight was TO be limited to twenty rounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
"Breit." Was Easy for Brooklyn.

Breitenstein was awfully easy for Brook
lyn yesterday, the calamity amounting to
home run, four triples three doubles and
eleven singles. The slaughter was all the
more woeful when 1t is. taken into consid-
Grafton that the Browns secured but three
hits off Abbey. 20
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GEORGETOWN.

fHrheu funs-SttUh fiuI1, Z; GeOrgetOWn, I. First
base by errors-Seton Hall, l. Left on bases-Se-
ton Hail. 8; Georgetown, s. First base on balls
on Murphy. 2; off Mahoney, l; of Tracy, l. Struck
0ut-By Tracy, 1 by Mahoney, 1 by Murphy, s.
Three-base hit-Maloney. Two-base hits-Russi,
Bassford, Carter Hit by pitcher-By Murphy l.
Tims-One hour and thrty-fve minutes. Umpire
Corcoran.
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9; New York g.. First base on balls-on Friend,
3; OF DOheny. 8. Stolen bases-Tiernan Clark.
Home run-H. Davis. Three-base hits-Farrell, h.
Davis; Two-base hit-Anson Struck out-By
Farrell; Arson (unasssted) Hit by pitcher--By
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attempted to kick on a decision.

attempted to kick on a decision.
Many of the fans yesterday discussed the
Wlsdom OF retiring Abbey in favor of Lush.
Brown seems to be very much in the
game, with the stick. in the field and on
the bases De Montreville also attended
to almost everything that went his way
yesterday and threw remarkably well to
first
Several times Maui worked his old trick
OF quickly delivering the ball and securing
strike at time when the batter was not
on the alert
Cuppy's feet are peculiarly placed when
the twtrier goes to the bat. IF he hits 1t
1 bet he runs toward third" shouted q
man in the stand after. three balls and
two strikes had been called. The effect
was disastrous, for Cuppy struck out.
Cuppy displayed great speed after he
once got started. At one time when thou
sands were shouting ooh. pitch the ball."
pig Chief thinner quietly remarked:
There's a man back here who wants you
to pitch the ball. Cuppy."
Every time Cupid" Childs went to bat
persistent spectator shouted to Maui
BE easy on him. Al, he's on his way to
the farm, you know"
thinner and those near him in the stand
Kept up a running exchange Of repartee
throughout the game.
After striking out in the ninth, thinner
placed his bat in the canvas bag on the
supposition that the game was practically
over. Cy Young. thinking the action bad
luck. hastily shook the wagon tongue out.
The hoodoo, however had taken effect and
washington won out.
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To Play for Il Trophy.

The teams rom the Light Infantry and
Treasury Department will play an exhibit
ton game Of ball tomorrow on the Joint
excursion Of the Knights Of Pythias of the
District Of Columbia to Marshall Hall. The
two teams will have out their strongest
mines, and will play for a championship
trophy offered by M. Goldsmith & Sons.
The trophy is very handsome, and will
stimulate both teams to put forth their
best efforts. A number Of Departmental
down the river, and the adherents of both
tearas will be on hand to cheer on their
fayOriteS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

even brown or black, and will please and sat,sfv
you every time, use Buckngham's Dye for tie
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Base BaIl Votes.

Ladies' day this afternoon.
Silver King versus "Cy'' Young.
Washington enjoyed angoodly portion Of
the luck yesterday
The national coiors foated for the first
time from the new flagstaff.
Umpire Emslie has anything but a weak
voice. Even though there may be runner
on first, Emslie invariably leaves his field
Ing position and takes Il stand behind the
bat, after three balls and two strikes have
been called, in order to better Judge the
deciding throw.
In the first inning Burkett scored from
first on high fly back Of the initial bag
that fell between Joyce and Lush.
For elaboration in movement the pro-
verbally slow snail is a cyclone in COM
parison with Pitcher Cuppy. He was pro-
vokingly dilatory yesterday, and the spec
tators en- masse conducted a count Of each
motion. "One,'' two" ''three," was
shouted in cadence and continued through
twelve" when the ball was delivered
Cuppy merely smiled at the unique dolly
and struck out two men in succession.
Then the count ceased.
This amt Boston,. promptly explained
an occupant of the bleachers when Tebeau
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Schnde Goes to Harvard.

Fred Schade, the speedy cycler Of the CO.
lumbar University, left last night for
Cambridge, Mass, where he will compe tie
In the first annual spring meet of the Har-
Vard University Cycling Association The
events Will be contested in the new Char les
River Park track. which is said TO lie one
OF the best tracks in the country 1t is a
thlrd OF mile track, made of cement, and
is reported to be exceptionally fast. The
meet Will be distinctly college event, and
an the riders of promin ence of all the COL
leges have entered. Schade was accoInpa-
mel by Edgar G. Campbell, manager Of the
columbian University track team and
Trainer George E. Stratton
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ShOVva1ter Won Agnfn.

ShoWalter played another Russian de-
Tense In the seventh game Of the match
with Barry at Boston yesterday. ShowaI-
ter easily neutralized the attack, and after
thirty moves, when an adjournment WAS
taken for dinner, the Kentuckian had Won
a game. Nine addition al moves were made
IN the evening, when Barry resigned. Sho-
walter now leads Barry by three TO one.
three games being drawn
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Wefers' Return to Georgetown.

Bernard F. Wefers was given a royal re-
ception Sunday afternoon upon his return
to Georgetown College. The college bells
were rung and several guns shot off There
was plenty Of music, and the Glee Club came
in for good share. The jollity wound up
with banquet in the refectory. Wefers
was the lion of the hour, though the other
members Of the team were well received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
EPSON MEETING OPENED
Record of the Clubs.

TOday's Schedule,
Cleveland at Washington.
Pittsburg at Baltimore.
Chicago at New York.
Louisville at Boston.
Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
st. Louis at BROOKLYN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
WHOLESALE FUNERALS.
Burying the Victims of the MOSCOW
D1snster,

The burial Of the victims Of tho disaster
on Khodijnskoje plain, at Moscow, Russia,
progressed all night long and 10 still pro-
ceeding amid scenes Of poignant grief All
mourners are admitted to the cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Junior Teams,

The Atlsnta Stars, formerly the Young
Atlantas, would like to hear from any team
in the District fourteen years and under.
They will play the De ,Montrevilles the 9th
of June. Address all challenges to Capt.
c. Gaekermen, S1S Az street southwest
In loosely played game Decoration day
pion team of Southwest Washington, the
American Stars, by % to 8. The feature of
the game was the pitching of Sehlerf, he
striking out ten men of the American
Stars. The winning team would like to
hear from teams not over fourteen Ad-
dress H. Wallis, box A, Atlantic building.
The Friedrichs Stars defeated the Sack
ernans, 5r., by score Of II to IL. The fea-
ture Of the game was the batting of Fried
rich's nine. % ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
Entries Open to All,

meet that will attract a good deal of
attention In the local cycling world VIII be
the races of the Eastern Athletic Club.
"hlch Will be held at River View June is.
sanction has been obtained from the
racing board of the l.. A. w. for the meet,
and 1t Is expected that nearly all of the
local riders of promir ence and some from
outside cities will compete. The entries
are oFtr to oil within the jurisdiction, and
handsome prizes will be given The en-
tries 10 all the events will be open to all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02

In the cricket match between the oxford
University and Australian elevens yester-
day, In England, the former in their first
inning scored 81 runs. The Australians
scored p runs for two wickets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-02
NEARLY SIX HUNDRED.
Estimating the List Of the Killed by
the Recent Cyclone.

The ST Louis Chronicle has compiled The
following table the latest list of fatali-
ties:
Known dead in st. Lou;s................. 1876
Unknown dead in St. Louis........... s
Fatally injured in st. Louis. Is
Missing in st. Louis observation-disclosures. IFS
known dead In East st. Louis ............ i45
Unknown dead In East ST. Louis. 3
Fatally injured in East ST. Louis. .
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
HUMOROUS.

a
new woman make you feel fairly
mad?" Quiverful-"Yes; but shes not
so bad as a new baby!"-Fun.
why" demanded the court, did
you kill your wife" The defendants
head sank upon his breast. 1--WE were
both opposed to divorce" he faltered.-
Detroit Tribune.
The Mean Thing.-H-"Don't You
wish every year was leap year," She
"Sir!" Then your birthday would be
one day later in getting around, you
know."-Indianapolis Journal.
Mrs. Newcd-'ls our husband a
domestic nan?" Mrs. Henpeck-"IIe's
the only domestic we keep. I have
taught him to cook and wash dishes
very nicely."-Philadelphia Record.
-Winks-:I understand you have
lost your heart since you have zen the
beautiful Miss Bjones." Binks-"No.
sir. On the contrary, l have found it."
-Somcrville journal.
Old Quiverful-"And so you want
to take our daughter from US; you
want to take her from us suddenly
without n word of warning?" Young
Goslow-"Not at all. sir. II there Is
anything about her you want to warn
me against, I'm willing to listen."-
Brooklyn Life.
Ills Quest~"And so your friend has
been to Africa" she said to Derringer
Dan. That's what he has, ma'am."
Looking for diamonds" Eyes, ma'am.
Diamonds er clubs or spades err any old
thing he happened ter feel the need
of at the time."-Washington Star.
The Illusion Dispelled.-Lady "a
widow)-"Do you know. my daughter
is quito smitten with you, Herr Null
ler?" Gent feeling fiattered)-"Real-
ly, now" Lady-"A fact; she was only
saying to-day: 4 should like that gen
tlcman for my papa.'"-Deutscher
Soldatenhort-
-"And you admit that you are n pub
Usher Of that pernicious form of read
ing known as the dime novel" asked
the long-faccd man; did you ever re-
feet, sir, how many have been ruined
by your publications." The nan with
the large diamond lighted a big. fat
cigar. "Pho!" said he; "tcn cents never
ruined nobody."-Cincinnati Enquirer
"A Strict Formalist.-Mrs. Quigg-
"Of course, you have been in Europe
Mrs. Prigg" Mrs. Prigg-"Oh, yes! ]
vas there lawst yeah, and called on the
queen. don't you know" Mrs. Quigg-
Indeed! You intend going over again
no doubt?" Mrs. Prigg-"Cawn't say
1t would hawdly be pwopcr form for m'
to do so until the queen has returned
my call."-Richmond Dispatch.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28

"A nan released from Jail in Win
chester, Ind, a few days ago., after
serving n long term, went straight to
the railroad station to take u train for
his home, and in attempting to board
it fell under the wheels and was killed.
Lee, Mass, prides itself considera-
bly, Oh its spry old people. Mrs. Swan
celebrated her 103d birthday recently.
Capt. Norton is 90 years old, Mrs. Har-
riet Hinckley Ia o. and Mrs. Baker is
90. Octogenarinns are too young to be
taken seriously there.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
HE COULD PLAY THE JEWSHARP.
Singular Sentiments Expressed at tho
Grave of Y Musician.

Singular Sentiments Expressed at the
Grave of u Musician.
We gathered around the open grave,
ten Of us, and gazcd down silently at
the plain deal coffin. None OF us knew
any burial service, but something of
the sort seemed necessary, SO We stood
puzzling II brains to recall some
good action of the deceased. After n
lapse of several minutes Jones men,
toned how the corpse had once treated
Cornish Joe to a big burst. The re-
mark was better left unsaid, for we oil
remembered that the sequel to that
action was his running through the
travellers pocket and ~abstracting all
the contents thereof.
There was another silence of five
minutes while we moved our feet about,
shuflling the loose earth into rude
circles. Then Darbyshire whispered
that perhaps if we sang something it
would be better than keeping dead 81.
lcnce. There was no answer to OAR
byshire's suggestion.
BY and by, Murphy could stand IL no
longer. Boys" he cried, dye moind
the tonne he did Ginger Smith outer a
pen at GerogeryP A low, sneaking
hound he was"
"Aye, he was that" Clipped in Nc
Dougall. "Do you no remember him
satin the South claim, too"
We all remembered 1t well. Our
tongues were loosened Mt once, and each
of us had some anecdote TO relate of the
perfdy of the departed. For an hour
or more W. stayed, until the pauses got
longer between the yarns, and ulti-
mately conversation came to u stop.
We shoveled in the earth and left n yell
low mound to mark the spot. Then
we made for the Miners Arms TO drink
the corpse's health.
"Fil 'em up, mon," said McDougall.
HE was a dom'd scoondrel, but, my
oath, he could play the j~ewsharp."-
Sydney Bulletin.
The Red Cloud chief., 1896-02-28
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

-Fronde passed seven years Ia col
Letting materials for and In writing
his History Of England He was
very careful In the selection OF data,
and spent whole days in tho effort 70
verify a single fuct or citation.
-Costaki Pasha Anthopoulo has been
appointed Turkish Ambassador TO che
court OF st. James. Costaki PashA Ia
a Greek Christian who has had much
administrative experience in various
parts Of Turkey and has occupied sew
erol important posts.
OF the IL new stars discovered dur
Ing the last 400 years, Mrs. Fleming, Of
the Harvard observatory, has discov-
cred ~four-viz.: One in the c~onstella-
ton Of Perseus In 1887; one in Norma
in 1893, and n each in Carina and Cen
taurus during the present year.
The eldest boy Of the German em-
peror is a little bit Of an enfant terrible.
One day the little crown prince was be-
ing laboriously catechised by the chap
lain, who continually impressed him
that all men are sinners. WELL" ex-
claimed the boy, impatiently, being
wearied Of these admonitions, "father
may he n sinner, but l know mother
isn't"
Elizabeth Ney, daughter Of Marshal
Ney. famous in Europe for her delicate
work in sculpture, is found TO be the
same woman who for 20 years has
worked quietly in Texas, where she has
been known as THE Strange Lady"
Miss Ncy-now Mrs. Montgomery-is
said to be a very beautiful woman, un-
tiringly devoted TO her art, and t. have
accomplished wonders in the way Of
raising the somewhat hazy aesthetic
standard of Texas. In the Texas build
ing at the worlds fair was % finely
wrought marble statue of Gen. Sam
Houston, the work of Mrs. Montgom-
cry.
"A large wholesale bookseller de-
clares that, despite the multiplication
Of editions of SCOTS novels during
these last few years, the sale grows
automatically with the growth of popu-
lation. There is no parallel to the sale
Of Scott, except the Bible. The very
best Christmas book OF the year has no
chance beside Scott. Rev. John Wat
son clan Maclarcn") expressed in q
rcccnt lecture the fear that Scott was
being raised to the elevation of u classic.
That, he said, was the same thing as
taking n man out Of the house of COM
mons, where he was an active figure,
and placing him in the stately seclu-
sion of the house of lords.