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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-07-18
BASEBALL YESTERDAY.

Cincinnati, o., July 1.-THE Reds
had no trouble defeating the Senators
to-day. Dwyer pitched fine ball for the
locals while Swain was hit hard through
out the game. Umpire ODay called the
game in the 9th inning on account of
rain. Attendance 1920. Score:
r. E.
Cincinnati, 01006-14 10 l
Washington, O0OOOO2O-2 0 1
Batteries: Dwyer and PETIT; Swain
and Farrell Umpire ODay. Time 80.
st. Louis, Mo-, July 17.-Biny Hall
man made successful debut to-day as
manager of the Browns. His team
played pennant-winning ball. outplaying
the Phillies at every point. Attendance
5000. Score:
r. II. Il.
st. Louis, 003O142Ox-1O 10 3
Philadelphia, 3O0OOO2OO- 511 1
Batteries: Hart and Murphy; Fifeld,
Wheeler and Mcfarland Umpire Hurst.
Time 1:45.
Cleveland, O., July 17.-Wilson did as
he pleased with the Brooklyn's to-day.
Only in two innings were they able to
make more than a single hit. The field
ing on both sides was brilliant through
out. Attendance, $500. Score:
r. III. E.
Cleveland, O3OOO11O- 5 10 0
Brooklyn, O00OOOO2O- 8 /
Batteries: Wilson and Criger; Kenne-
dy and Grim. Umpire Sheridan. Time
1:50.
Chicago, ILL.,, July 1.-THE Colts were
never in to-day's game. Friend pitched
two innings, giving way to Korwan in
the third, after two singles, a double and
triple had been made off him. The
slaughter, however, continued harder
than ever, every one smashing the ball
when it happened to come over the plate.
Corbett was hit for but four singles, two
of them in the last inning. Attendance
10000. Score:
r. H E.
Chicago OOOOOOOO2- 6
Baltimore, 00613O44 2-2O % 2
Batteries: Friend, Korwan and Kit
tredge; Corbett and Clark. Umpire Nc
Donald. Time 2:35.
Pittsburg, July 17.-Hawley pitched
a good game to-day but Boston's hits
came at the right time. Pittsburg tied
the score in the ninth on Padden's sin
gle and DOnovan's three Dagger The
visitors, however, squelched and the
Pirates in their half of the ninth with
Stiyetts' three Dagger, followed by Ten
ney's single. Attendance 1900. Score:
r. II. e.
Pittsburg, 030000011 3 Is 3
Boston. 41O0O0OO1- 6 10 O
Batteries: Hawley and Sugden; Klo-
bedanz and Bergen. Umpire Emsle.
Time hours.
Louisville, KY, July 17.-Another dou-
BILE header was played to-day and each
team scored victory. The first game
was hotly contested and the Giants
won out in the ninth inning. Umpire
Lynch helped the New York's to victo-
ry by calling f. Clark out at the plate
when he was clearly safe. The visitors
were never in the second game. Dad
Clarke was batted hard while Bowling
who was secured from the Paducah,
KY, club was very effective. Attend
ance 1000 Score:
ance 1000. Score: First game)
Louisville, OO2OOO1OO- O
New York, 10100OOO3- 10 0
Batteries: Magee and Wilson; Meekin
and Warner. Umpire Lynch Time 2
hours.
Second game)
Louisville, x-12 16 6
New York, 1OOOO1022- 9 2
Batteries: Bowling and Wilson; Clark
and Warner and Wilson. Umpire Muir
ply and Butler. Time 2:30.
HOW THIN CT TYpS crANrn
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THE BICLCLE RIDER.
w. ii. & r. S. TUCKER 81 CO.'S
Great Dissolution Sales.

Bicycle Suits-coat and skirt, and coat
and pants-for ladies made in rain proof
scrges, mixed covets and scatch mix
tures-prices to sell out at once-cut nigh
in half.
Bicycle leggins, sweaters, boots, shoes,
Oxfords, etc. All sold in these great
dissolution sales at half price.
Stuffs in linen and cotton as well as
worsteads and woolens by the yard for
bicycle suits at half prices. Samples sent
by mail.
HAYWOOD, SNOW & TUCKER,
Trustees.
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The Jefferson, Richmond Va, is con-
Quoted strictly upon the European plan
for the Summer months, with cafe
charges as moderate as any frst-class
restaurant in the State. Good rooms can
had for $3.50 per day and upwards.
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FORTUNE SWORN IN AS CLERK.

The Hon. Julius Boots Fortune, who,
like a political Banquo's ghost, doomed
for a certain term to walk the streets
waiting for plum to fall, was yester-
day sworn in as District Clerk of the
Federal court here.
Judge Purnell came down from Ashe-
vile yesterday and convened court for
this purpose.
The accounts Of the court officers,
United States commissioners, clerks and
attorneys for the past six months were
also approved.
On motion of Col J. w. Hinsdale Mr.
J. S. MacRae was made receiver for the
Cumberland cotton mills, suit to fore
close a $4,000 mortgage having been
instituted.
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AN OLD FARMERS TESTIMONY

Hightowers, Caswell county, n. G.
J. H. Enniss, Raleigh:
Dear Sir: am now near sixty-six
years old, and can safely say this is the
finest turnip l ever raised.
Yours respectfully,
THOS. w. BURTON.
For prices see advertisement on an
other page.
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NORTH CAROLINA POsTMAsTERs

Washington, d. c., July 1.-THE fol-
lowing fourth class postmasters were ap-
pointed today in North Carolina:
Cashiers, Fernando Rochester,; Spill
man, l. S. Shields; Tyro Shops. Annie
Swicegood.
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w. II. & r. S. TUCKER e CO.'S
STORE.
UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.

Clearance sale of odd pairs lace cur
tains and short lengths of drapery and
upholstery fabrics at less than One-half
regular prices in some instances, and at
one-third actual cost in others.
HAYWOOD, SNOW & TUCKER,
Trustees,
w. II. e r. S. TUCKER 81 CO.'S
Great Clearing Sales.
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FOR SALE.

One phaeton and one delivery wagon.
Both very cheap for cash. Apply 900
South Dawson street, City.
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Business Notices.
FUCKERS STORE.

THE GREAT DISSOLUTION SALES
NOW GOING ON ARE A GREAT
SUCCESS.
Money-saving buyers come to these
sales because there is nothing anywhere
in the State in the way of dry goods
and kindred waree that is as good in
quality, style and wear. They come for
the sake of saving money and of getting
satisfaction. They come because they
know that every word in our advertising
is just as absolutely truthful and honest
as the merchandise we offer is. Better
bargains this week than ever before.
You cannot afford to miss them.
HAYWOOD, SNOW q TUCKER,
Trustees.
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One Groom house on West Jones
street, near d. and d. and B. Institution
All the modern comforts. Apply to J..
NJ. Broughton & Co.
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Boils, pimples and eruptions, scrofula,
salt rheum and all other manifestations
of impure blood are cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
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ELON COLLEGE, N. C.

Located IS miles west of Raleigh, in Pied.
mont section; elegant buildings; all depart
ments well equipped faculty of eleven mem
bers; co-educationai: curriculum equal of
best male colleges; most reasonable rates.
Address J.O ATKINSON, Ch'mn.,
Elon College, N. G,
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FUCKERS STORE.
At Az cents-French Dress Goods-A
Good Thing in Dress Goods.

1t is a big thing-the greatest sacrifice
ever made in fine Dress Goods. Many
in this 4712 cents lot are actually worth
this present season $3.50 to $3.50 per
yard. We have sold in the past week
many yard-stih many are left to SELL
left for you to buy-the quicker, the
better.
HAYWOOD, SNOW & TUCKER.
Trustees.
w. II. & r. s. TUCKER & CO.'S.
Great Dissolution Sales.
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TWO BEAUTIFUL DWELLINGS
FOR RENT

81 - q5SefEsprvgvzssss sSSK
With all modern comforts, corner Nc
Dowell and Edeniton streets Rogers
house, and corner Wilmington and Jones
streets Haywood house, Come quick
4 you want either of these beautiful
places.
J. NJ. BROUGHTON & co.
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WANTED.

Young man: permanent position; pays
$4,000 first year. Address Z. o. Box,
165, Raleigh, y. c.
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JOhnSOn'S
Chill and
Fever
Tonic
Cures Fever
In One Day.
WANTED.

WANTED.
At st. Luke's Home a bureau, wash
stand, bowl and pitcher and chairs.
These articles will be thankfully re-
ceived at once, by any friend, who has
such on hand and no use for them.
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THISiSTOCERTIFY

that a few years since, while living in
a malarial district, suffered dreadfully
with chills, which it seemed impossible to
successfully break. A friend urged me
try Mrs. Joe Persons Remedy. did
so, and by the use of a few bottles they
were entirely broken, and I have not
been troubled with them since. 1 also
found it an excellent nervine.
REV. G. L. FINCH.
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WANTED.

Situation by registered druggist. Best
reference, address G. W. care News and
Observer.
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business WOMAN TO TRAVEL FOR
andexpenses. u, Box 50, Phila., Pa
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WILLIAMSON, N. c., May q, 1897.
The times., 1897-04-25
Death of Mrs. Maria Brooks.

Mrs. Maria Brooks, the widow of the
late Col. James j Brooks, for many years
the chief of the United States secret SER
vice, died yesterday morning at the resi-
dence of her daughter, Mrs. II. A.
Johston, corner New Jersey avenue and
Morgan street. Mrs. Brooks had been Ill
for some months past, and critically so
for the last week, eliminating in her
demise, as stated above The surviving
children are Col Alfred II. Brooks, OF
New York; Walter j. Brooks, appointment
clerk of the Pension Bureau; DR.. Floyd
V Brooks, of this city; Mrs. B. d. Kerr,
OF Mattawan, Md; Mrs. Henry A John
ston, this city, and Mrs. Frank R. Huba-
chek, of Minneapolis, MINI. The funeral
services will be held in the adult room
of the Calvary Baptist Church, on Monday
afternoon at O'Clock, tnterment being at
Rock Creek Cemetery.
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colored High school Won.

The baseball team of the Colored High
School played their first game of the sea-
son on the Howard University campus
yesterday They defeated the Howard Uni
versity team in a very exciting game which
abounded in good plays by both sides.
The Howard University boys were unable
to hit R. Wilkerson effectively, while the
High Schools batted both Allen and Nibhs
with ease. The features OF the game were
r. Wilkerson's great pitching and Browns
great batting. Brown made three three
base hits and one two-base hit out OF four
times at the bat. The game was called at
the end of the eighth inning. The batteries
were r. Wilkerson and G.. WnkeTson for
the High Schools, and Allen, Nibbs and
Rapeier for the Hows,ds. The score:
High SchooT......-. 2 D 3-1T
Howard University. 0 0 0 300 O.
Hits-High School, 2S; Howard Univer-
sity, 8. Errors-High School, 2; Howard
University, 8.
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The Newport Races.

Cincinnati, April 24.-Five starters went
to the post in the Weidman Brewing
stakes at Newport today. Gid Law ,
the favorite, won easily.
First race-Six furlongs. Gooding, 10
to 1, won; Eliket. 10 to L, second;
Issie o, 80 to 1. third. Time, ia 81
Second race-Five furlongs. Mitchell,
8 to 1, won; Albonton. to L, second;
Impecunlous, 3 to L, third Time, 1:02 3-f.
Third race-Weidman Brewing stakes;
seven furlongs. Gid Law, to 2, won;
Abe Furst, to ]. second; OrimaE, to
1, third Time. 1:26 3-4.
Fourth race-Four and half furlongs
Pacemaker, 8 to 5. won; Friar John,
8 to 8, second; Miss O, 20 to 1, third.
Time, 0:26.
Fifth race-One mile Kalltian, 6 to
5. won; Evanesa. to 1, second Calcu-
lator, 3 to I. third Time, 1:41 3-4
Sixth race-Six furlongs. Irksome, 8
to 1, won Everest. 10 to 1. second;
Dumois, 5 to g. third. Time, 1871 IL
The times., 1897-04-25
BARRY GETS THE DECISION.
Anthony Was Clearly Outclassed
by the Chicago Lad.

San Francisco, April 24.-Jimmy Barry,
the bantamweight boxer of Chicago, was
awarded the decision over Jimmy Anthony,
OF Australia, in their twenty-round con-
test which was decided in the National
Athletic Club last night
Anthony was clearly outclassed by the
Chicago lad, and although the latter gave
the Australian plenty of punishment be
could not knock him out. Several times
Anthony was very groggy, but the call of
time saved him. After the twenty rounds
had been fought, the referee declared
Barry the winner.
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The Far.Famed National Hotel.

Notwithstanding the stagnation through
which the country has recently passed, the
increasing patronage of this famous, world
wide known National Hotel, of Washing
ton, d. c., has forced the manage
ment to remodel, refinish, and refurnish
throughout the entire building.
This speaks well for the affable and con-
genial manager, Mr. Walter Burton.
The National of today is an up-to-date
hotel. The table cannot be surpassed, and
the comfort and convenience offered the
travelling public Is superb, and the rates
extremely reasonable.
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ENTRIES AT BRIGHTwOOD.
Trotters VIII Measure Their Speed
on Decoration Day,

There will be trotting races at Bright
wood Driving Park on Decoration Day,
and from the character of the horses en-
tered there is promise of some rare sport.
There will be a two-forty and a three
minute class, and. possibly, special race.
Two-forty class, Virginia Boy. Thomas
P. Baldwin; Belle Stewart, d. II. Mudd;
Effie K, F. Fairfax; Gilbert Red. T. T.
Shugrue; Dannie NJ, william Brown;
Mr.. Happy, George p. Zurhorst; Gen.
Beale, Clayton Fahoney; Cleovis, B. F.
McCauley, and Nutclay. w. B. Denny.
Three-minute class, Dan J., John d.
Tregor; Lee Edwards, T. E. shughrue;
Lucy Mason, Mr.. Mason; Hayfield. Al
fred Field; Eddie H., J. W. Hunter;
Hallock, James H Morrow; Belle W,
Charles Walters: Allen Jouette, s. II
Bouck; Mars, Washington Naylor; Mann
brino Rex, George A. Gheen; Tnxmont
B. F McCauley; and Trim, Thomas Ar
not
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For the Medicine Chest.

Sudden sickness is liable to seize some
member of the family at any time. The
wise housekeeper is always prepared for
just such an emergency with Tharp's Old
Reliable Berkeley Whisky, famous forits
qualities as restorative and stimuiant. Its
absolute purity is an est ablished fact, andis
responsible for Its efficiency as a blood
medicine and spring tonic. Berkeley
Whisky is sold nowhere except at Jas.
S12 T st. ST. quart
The times., 1897-04-25
Negotiating for McMahon

Baltimore, April 24.-Manager selee, of
the Boston club, is negotiating with Pitch
er Mcmahon, recently released by Balti-
more, and will probably sign him. The
Bostons need another pitcher. Suve,ts
strained leader during the first game
here, aud 1t may be several weeks before
he will be able TO gointo the box again.
The times., 1897-04-25
Arlington wheelmen.
Suit for Money Due.

Suit was ins stituted yesterday by Robert
johnson against Winfield s. Brown and
eight others, for the collection of judg-
ment debt aggregating 1,52290, due
from Winfield s. Brown, and tits stated
that the latter's interest in the es-
tate of his father, lately deceased, be
sold to satisfy the claim.
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a BICYCLES NOT

always as good as it looks. The
"Duquesne Special" is. That's why IL
commands It's price: Booklet free by
mail Equipped with the new Doo-
little automatic brake Greatest Inn
movement since the pneumatic tire. At
your service for a trial. No charge.
puOU ESNE MIG. CO., Pfttspurg, Pa.
Hakers of distinctly high-class bi.
cycles.
Agency. WASHINGTON CYCLE CO.,
No. ilIo 9th sc. NV.
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impression that the "scorchers'' OF the
club will run away from them on these
longer runs, but the speeders say this Is
not the case.
The german at the clubhouse on Friday
night was a great success, as these events
usually are. Aboat thirty couples were
present. and dancing was enjoyed until
midnight
The times., 1897-04-25
$3.50 to New York and Return.

The B. & o. r. r. win sell sound-trip
tickets to New York for all trains, in
cluding the Royal Blue flyers, April %,
good for return until May 4. inclusive.
Sc. 80 for the round TRIP
ap13,14,16 ,1S, 20 ,23. "a, ,25-em
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Queer wheeImen.

queer w ueelmeH-
The Queers took two enjoyable runs
last Sunday, one to Sutland in the morn
ing and the other to Cabin John Bridge in
the afternoon, The baseball team practiced
at the Spa Athletic Club in the morning,
and from their work some very clever
playing may be expected when they take
the field for the regular games.
The wheelmen have just received their
new sweaters and tits safe tosay they are
the handsomest and most expensive OF
any club in the city. They are dark blue,
with white silk figure. The stockings are
of the same color aud design, and the MEM
beTs expect to make quite an impression
when they appear in them.
The entertainment and hop given by the
club at National Rifles Armory On Tuesday
was signal success from every point OF
view, and the committee are congratulating
themselves on IL
The run today viii be to ever-popular
Marshall Hall, the return being by boat.
Columbia Athletic Club.
Because of the large amountof work being
done by members OF the wheeling division
in connection with the club S athletic ex-
hibition May g, very little is being done
In bicycling. On the run TO Marshall
Hall last Sunday those who went enjoyed
the run greatly. The usual planked shad
dinner was enjoyed, and the return was
made by boat.
A meeting OF the bicycle committee Will
be held this week, when tits expected that
many matters of interest to the wheelmen
will be discussed. The parade of the wheel
ing branch will probably receive attention,
and some special plans OF amusement will
very likely be arranged
Eastern Athletic Club.
Up to the present time matters in the
wheeling division of the club have been of
minor interest, but with the opening Of the
season and the prevailing fine weather,
the riders have commenced TO bestir them
selves. regular schedule of runs will
be followed, and an excellent attendance
is assured. Capt Wright is devotiDg much
attention to his men, and good results are
sure to follow in the way of renewed in
terest
The dance given at Haines' n all on Mou-
day evening was a success in point Of at
tendance, and also ini is financial results.
Mount Pleasant Club.
The wheeling division of the newly or
ganized club will includea a large proportion
of the Mount Pleasant Wheelmen, and a
schedule of runs is being prepared. The |
opening of the club last week was attended |
by many cyclists, and much interest was |
manifested.
The run of the club of last Sunday was |
taken in conjunction with the Queer Wheel |
men to Suitland.
Arlington Whee1men.
The Arlingtons enjoyed successful run |
to their favorite resort, Brandy wine City, |
last Sunday. A large number did the dis |
tanee in excellent time, and all were on |
hand by dinner time. The run was in |
charge of Capt. Potts, who, with two others |
on triplet, set the pace.
1t is hardly likely that the Arlingtons |
will hold their proposed race meet this
year The expense of such an event is so
great as to exclude the average club from |
The times., 1897-04-25
Capital Bi. Club.

About twenty members OF the club took
the scheduled run to Marlboro last Sun
day, and as the distance was not great,
there was plenty of time for fun. Many of
the older members were attracted by the
short run, and although they traiiedbehind,
all arrived at Marlboro in time for dinner
A game OF baseball was played on the
green in front of the Marlboro House and
the "has-beens'' have been suffering all
the week from sore arms. Happily, there
were no accidents worth mentioning, and
all returned in good shape.
The run today will be to Brandywine
City, distance of about twenty-one miles.
Some Of the more statd riders have the
The times., 1897-04-25
Dismissal at the Treasury.

DismIssaI at the TREASURY.
Secretary Gage yesterday removed C. e.
Hooker from the position of custodian Of
dies, rolls and plates, at the Bureau of
Engraving, and reinstated Walter T.
Saunders in the place. Saunders was re-
moved under the Cleveland Adininistra-
ton.
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Here are the whatcom county shingle-
men agreeing 10 shut down for several
months because Of the unfavorabie market
and we vainiy strain cur ears 70 hear the
familiar popuiist cismor about a trust
VIVA, right have the cormorant capital-
lists OF Bellingham bay 10 combine TO keep
up pricess Where Is their excuse for
intsrrup;ing the freedom Of trade and the
liberty Of competition ty this selfish and
infamous monopoiissic device? If they
keep on operating they will all go 10 COM
mon ruth. but that does ne, justify this
outrageous artificial and unnatural re-
slrsint upon the rights ~ ous~at-elhow
Gsmagogues and vociferous calamity
shoatcrs to tel them how they shall run
their shiagie mills. Let's have an tn
junction. An Injunction is the thing Gov
eminent by Injunction is all wrong where
Il Il aimed - the nebses and the Sever
etSns and other ten-horse-p ower-,ongued
champions % disorder; but It's all right
when It takes fall out CO capital and the
greedy employers OF labor. Where is the
noble patriot y no will rise 30 the occasion
With an sn}unctione
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which the church believes to be defrf-
mental to the interests Of the soul. But
II is al 4 teacher and net as task
master it must work: IT Is as an evan
elist It will succeed and not as q ty-
rant
There is very appropriate field for
the propaganda OF the church In mu-
nicipal matters. but it should be work
ed in seed time. II the church can win
the individual over to its way OF think
ing, that is legitimate method; and
when majority have been so won
over, that majority will properly con-
troll. 1t only works mischief for the
church TO seek to control either a
political party or local government.
because 1t arouses that spirit OF an
tagonism to restraint which il . part
OF the genius Of the American charac-
ter. This country will never submit to
dictation, and the church has q SUM-
GENTLY hard task before II without un-
dertaking to become part Of the ma
chinery OF government
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NOTABLE PEOPLE.

Mrs Lucia O. Case. of the Topeka bar.
the only Kansas woman in the active
practice OF law. has announced her candi-
dacy for associate justice of the supreme
court on the Democratic-Populist ticket.
Chief Justice Doster Is said TO be friendly
to her candidacy.
Next year the Emperor Francis Joseph 3
Jubilee is TO be celebrated In Vienna by a
great Austrian exhibition. The industrial
section Is TO contrast the present state or
Austria with that existing fifty years ago.
and to afford an insight into the genesis or
various branches of production.
Lord Fincastle, known by the nickname
OF Long FJn," on account OF his abnorm-
al stature, and son and heir OF the Earl
OF Dunmore has received that most high
ly priced of all British distinctions. Nance
iy, the Victoria cross. for a peculiarly gal
liant act in connection with the Indian
frontier troubles.
Gen. Thomas L. Ciingman. once a
United States senator and an important
figure In the politics OF North Carolina,
now old and feeble. is to end his days In
the state hospital OF North Carolina. to
which he has just been admitted. Gen.
Ciingman was first elected to congress in
1910, and for thirteen years participated
in nearly all OF the important debates.
never missing a days session OF the
house. He became senator. by appoint
ment Of the governor. in 1855. and later
was elected for the term Of six years from
March, 1861, but retired to take up the
cause Of the Confederacy.