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rienced that morning on viewing the sad
sight.
Secretary Tracy never remarked, but
with the remainder of his family went
to live in Brooklyn at the close of the
administration.
There are few men who have lived lives
devoted so s%ingularly to politics who
have SO escaped the unpleasantness Of
the calling: but General Tracy seems to
have been free from the criticism that
has overtaken so many in a very UNI
pleasant way. Just as prominent as
Conkling for his party, he has been more
polite. more diplomatic and more pacific.
Just as aggressive as Blaine, he has man.
aged to gain his point in a more soothing
way. Tracy may not be as great in his
tory as these two men, but if he is not
! as renowned, it will be because of his
easy diplomacy, not because he has
served his party less faithfully or in less
important posts.
In Brooklyn General Tracy is a unique
figure. Thin, looking longer than he is,
handsome with the beauty of late years,
gentlemanly with manner born of a long
line of wealthy and distinguished ances-
tors, he lives the life of a private citizen
now, the life of a man of business who
goes daily forth to his work in Brooklyn
and comes home at night to be gathered
to his family.
1t is likely that the political arena is
closed to General Tracy, for he cele-
brated his 69th birthday on the 26th Of
April, n is now on the 20 stretch, with
more thar 70s love of quiet and retire.
ment. But that does not prevent the
public from looking at a living states
J man and studying his ways. -
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A Man who Earns One Dollar q Word.

A thousand dollars a day! Think of it,
you men who are glad to earn as much a
monitor maybe a year!
Yet that is the sum which General Benz
jamin r. Tracy is said to have received
for arguing the Molineux trial: and the
amount which he is to get every day that
tho trial continues.
1t is added. my the legal gossips in City
Hall park. and on the crimina court
steps that General Tracy would not have
taken the case for this small sum We're
friend, General Molineux. whose son
chair.
Benjamin Franklin Tracy. the nan
who can speak to the tune of a dollar a
word and more, began life in a very sim
pie way in a country place-aS New
Workers would call it-namely, Oswego,
N. Y, which town, though it has pro-
duced many great men. still makes few
pretentions to greatness. Wealthy. salu-
bTious, full of possibility, Oswego lies
quietly away in the northern part of New
York state, yielding it's fortunes to those
who stick to her and sending her sons
forth with brains and gold.
Young Tracy went to the OsWego
grammar school and then to the Oswego
academy.
At the age of q he married Miss Be
linda Catlin of Oswego and then he con-
tinued his studies, graduating in law
500 after.
Mr.. Tracybegan his political life at the
age of %, when he was elected district
attorney of Oswego.
Young Tracy gained many honors for
himself, and at the beginning of the war
he was appointed recruiting officer for
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crossing each other. Higher up the eX-
terror walls are covered with blue ard
yellow and green porcelain tiles with IN
:r;cate Arabesque designs and Arabic in
scriptions.
Entrance to the mosque IS gained by
four large doors that open to the four
cardinal points. The inside OF the mosque
is $50 feet in diameter and in entering
the editice from any gate the visitor
firjis himself in tn first corridor. Is
feet wide. on the inner sides of which
are eight piers and sixteen marble and
granite Corinthian columns. The latter
do not appear to occupy their proper
places, and apparently We're not orig
nally made for this structure.
The MChammedans say that many OF
the stones and columns were found
among the ruins, and several of the col
umns at least probably belonged to
Herod's temple.
Within this corwi9o is another one,
80 feet wide, and four p.ers and twelve
large olumns that support the beauti-
full, lofty dome. Directly under the dome
stand a rock four feet nine inches at it's
highest point. and one foot at it's lowest
This is the Sakhra-lock- from whicf
the mosque derives It's name, and from
this rock Mohammed is believed to have
gone to heaven. AT the southwest cor
nor of the rock is shown the footprint OF
Mohammea, and near by is the hand
print of the Archangel Gabriel, who
caught hold of the rock to prevent its
following the .rCohet in his upward
flight. Just what VIII be done about re-
producing the:e imprints is not known.
Gabriel evidently was of gigantic size
judging from the imprint Of his hand.
Under the rock IS an ~excavated cave
! from the ceiling of which a circular hol5
extends to the top Oh the rock. The
floor of the a W is paved with marble
and in the center is a large circular stat
Of marble that evidently cover a large
we'll oar other excavation, as an empty
sound is heard when the slab is stamped
upon with the foot. The Mohammedans
! call it Bir-el-Arwah. we'll Cf souls, anG
the ave itself is called the praying
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place of Abraham. David. solomon n
Jesus.
Outside the mosque there are several
small elegant praying places. One is said
to have been used by Fatima. the daugh-
ter of Mohammed. and there is also a
richly decorated pulpit of pure marble.
This pulpit is said to have been built
by Burman-ed-Din. in the year 1913, and is
spoken of as an exquisite specimen of
Arabian architecture.
To the south of the platform is the
second large temple. or mosque, called
FL Aksa. 1t is $50 feet long and $50 feet
wide. and is believed by some to have
been built by the Emperor ~Justinian. al
though he Mohammedans claim that it
was erected by one of their own princes.
1t has a great resemblance to churches,
having a nave ard six sideaislts. with
many columns. ard the interior archi-
lecture is evidently of different periods.
The building terminates IN the south
also with a dome resembling the Sakhra
but much smaller. Here also are sew
eral handsome stained-gfass windows,
and one especially that has called forth
the admiration Of thousands who have
seen it. 1t is made of small transparent
glass mOSiacs, wrought into eXqulsitely
beautiful flowers and arabesques of va
riegated c%olors, ~harmoniousyy blending
into each other. This window has an
other peculiarly of a double set of de-
signs, one set being visible at a certain
distance from the window. and on step
ping back two or three yards another
and entirely different set of designs APP
pears to the view.
1t is said that when the Emperor Fran
els Joseph of Austria visited Jerusalem
he offered So, 900 (about 100000 for this
window, but was told that he could not
! get it for a million.
The priceless features, the builders
think, can be reproduced cheaply, yet
faithfully.
One of the best features of the coming
exposition will be its reproduction Of an
cent landmarks of merit, SO that a Wis
tor to Paris will have learned as much
as though he Went around the world.
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MOSQUE OF C~ror

Paris. July 1o.-The reproduction Of
the Mosque of Omar is one Of In stupen-
dous tasks which the Par.s Exposition
builders have set for themselves.
The Mosque Of Omar. in Jerusalem. is
one Of the few beautiful temples Of early
Mohammedan power that have been left
standing. and today IS one of the great
attractions of Jerusalem both in regard
to antiquity and beauty Of architecture.
1t is situated on ancient Mount Moriah.
the site of Solomon's and Herod's tenn
pie. The top of the ancient hill has been
leveled, while part of the Tyropean
Valley has been flied up, so that the
whole area where the main temple is
situated forms an almost level plain
covered Will greersWard, dotted over
here ard there with olive. cypress. and
other trees, and taking up nearly one
sixth of the area Of the walled city.
A member of the Palestine EXp,ora-
ton society will superinterd the building
of the mosque and the Mohammedans
will hold worship there daily. Great
trouble will be taken to secure extreme
accuracy, and, as far as possible, the
wonderful temple which the Armen.ans
are always threatening to destroy in Je-
rusalem will be reproduced.
The entire Enclosure OF the Mosque OF
Omar in Jerusalem is called by the Mo-
hammedans Haram-esh-shareef, the
Noble Sanctuary. About the middle of
the inclosure is an almost rectangular
platform. about fifteen feet from the
ground. This platform is $50 feet from
north to south and $50 feet from east
to west.
In the middle of the platform of the
original temple and the main temple
the Mosque of Omar, called by the Mo-
hammedans Kubbet-es-Sakhra, the Dome
of the Rock. The building is an octagon
in shape, each sidebeing g. feet long, and
the Whole is covered by a light, artistical-
ly shaped DOME, which is s~urmounted by
a crescent. The height of the building is
167 feet.
The lower parts of the walls on the out
Side are covered, with slabs of marble, on
many Of which are engraved squares
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-22

This is a pleasant way to pass a July
afternoon when the sun is not to hot and
the riders are not beginners.
1t takes forty yards of narrow ribbon,
also four girl riders and a man. 1t is alb
s~olutely necessary that the girls ride drop
frames: and. if the male rider can so far
overcome his dignity as to do the same,
the four-in-hand will be much more sue
cessful.
Like a coach, it takes a bugler to start
the journey. The driver. with the reins
we'll wound round his left hand. leaps into
his seat at the first bugle call; but not
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-22

After a little practice the leaders can
be guided by the ribbons and the turns
made easily by a simple twitch to right
or left.
Our English cousins, who ride more for
sport than to cover long distances, are
very fOnd of riding four-in-hand. They
also do bicycle stunts, such as the bicy-
Gle quadrille, a dance which can be per-
formed upon less thar a square acre of
land; and they also enjoy riding ''the
grand march, in which the couples sepa-
rate, ride up on the outside. joining again
and performing all the exciting evolu-
tons Of the old-time ballroom.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-22
THE WORM TURNS.

Chicago News: 'Tne doctor SAYS you
must not take anything that doesn't
agree with you,' said Mrs. Peck to her
invalid husband.
Its lucky for YOU replied the suf-
ferer, that he idn't give me thai adj
vice Is years ago"
why is it, she asked.
Because the chances are you would be
an old maid today" answered the sick
man, with a peculiar smile.
And just TO prove that she could agree
with him + she wanted u she made no
reply
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READY FOR THE MOUNT.

until the young women are seated. 1t
is absolutely necessary that all get under
motion in the saddle at once. If a balk
occur all must dismount and the start
be made again. 1t often takes four or
five unsuccessful starts before the get
away.
If the ribbons are long there will be
less danger of falling on the mount. for
the leaders will nave several feet of rib
bon between them and the second team.
The driver should be well in the rear, but
he must take care to keep very close, sc
as not to impede the progress Of his four
finland.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-22
A ROYAL RECEPTION GOWN.

"A masterpiece in the world of fashion
is a gown recently said to have been de-
signed for the Countess de Castellane. It
is of white tulle embroidered in gold
threads in the form of fleur de lis, made
over white satin. The skirt of tulle is
not hemmed but finished in scollops
which set out upon the satin foundation
with marvellous effect.
The bodice is shirred over a foundation
of satin and trimmed with a bolero eff
feet, which Is draped across the bust and
fastened in a point under the frill of tulle
which finishes the low cut neck. Diamond
stars are fastened at frequent intervals
around the neck and a collarette Of the
same stone encircles the throat.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-22
DISFROPORTION OF SEXES.

The di%sproporti~a of the sexes is still
very great in Australia. In West Aus
tralia, e. g., there were only 1900 women
in a population Of $4,000.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-07-22

Hewitt hear that you have married a
wife.
Jewett-No. I have married a widow
New oYrk World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-05
AT THE NORTH END,

The funeral of the late Eugene j..
Mccarthy will take place from the
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Saturday morning. There is no DOUBT
the funeral will be a very large one,
as the different organizations Of which
the deceased was a valued member
have made arrangements to attend in
a BODY.
There is a pile of hustlng for two
vacancies that IL lis believed there viii
be on the Democratic council ticket in
Ward 3.
There is still big gang Of men az
work on Charles street. The work OF
laying the new road bed is being done
in very thorough and substantial
manner.
The death Of Thomas O'Rourke after
a brief illness. caused much surprise 10
many of his acuuaintances. Mr..
q Rourke was ve.y large man ana
was supposed by all except few TO De
an the best of health until about ten
days ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-05
BRISTOL.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Bristol Business Mems Association was
held last evening, in their rooms in the
Hasbrouck Block.
The steam fire engine King Philip,
which has recently undergone thor
ough repairing, was given a trial on
Tuesday afternoon, by orders of the
chief engineer, directly after being re-
paired. The chief and assistants desired
40 have her tested, but the engineer re-
fused to comply with the chiefs re-
quest. He then made a report TO the
council Tuesday afternoon. The fore
man, who is an engineer took her out,
and the working OF the engine was very
satisfactory to the board. The using Of
salt water from the harbor has caused
some injuries TO the engine. which will
need repairs in a short time.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
several engine companies We're held last
night IN their halls.
Several of the officers Of the Bristol
Train of Artillery were at the range
or Bristol Neck this morning. for rife
practice. Colonel A. h. Meigs and Lieu
tenant Colonel John III. Bailey were
qualified as sharpshooters at all the dis
tances. Major A. w Barrett has quail
fled as a marksman at all distances.
and has yet TO qualify at 300 and 600
yards to be a eharpShooter.
Peter j. Lannon, Jr. of Bristol, who
has been enjoying a visit to relatives
and friends in Ireland, for the past two
months. sailed for home yesterday.
A pretty wedding occurred yesterday
afternoon, the contracting parties being
Mr. Robert Alexander McCaughey and
Miss Josephine Church Spooner The
ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence OF the brides mother. on Hope
street, by Rev. T. Newton owens. pas
tor OF the First Congregational church.
No cards were issued, and none but the
two families were present. The bride
Is the youngest daughter OF the late
Judge William ". Spooner. The bridal
rouple left on the $50 train for New
York. where the honeymoon will be
spent.
The catboat Louise was towed I'm here
Yesterday. by the steam launch Lucille
she having broken her mast while gyb-
ing. TO avoid running upon the rocks off
Overs Island
Marriage intentions have been filed
In the town clerks office by Joseph
Radovisky Of Fall River Mass, and
Miss Mary Fscovitz of Bristol.
Mr.. Charles w. Terrell died yester-
dav. al noon, after a long Illness Of
consumpt on.
Misses Bertha and Lena CALDWELL Of
Utica. New York. returned home this
r,1ornine. after a two months visit here
with friends.
Several bets were made here last ev-
enirg. on the race OF today. no odds
being given.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-05
EAST PROVIDENCE.

The hunt for stray milk cans by
Wayland II. Smith has come TO an end.
and will not be instituted again until
after the next session Of the legislature
for he found that the act relating TO
stray milk cans is rather in favor OF
the fellow who "borrows" the can mas
much as Ii seems 10 imply that when
can is found in the possession OF
some other dealer than the owner, it
must be found full to warrant arrest.
An effort Will be made 60 have the law
amended at the next session of the
General Assembly.
At the meeting of the town council,
yesterday afternoon. F, w. Carpenter
was elected tax collector and he in
forr,ed the committee that Town Clerk
Peg would act as his assistant in the
work. so that Taxpayers would during
business hours. find some one in the
office of the town clerk TO pay their
taxes to.
The case Of A. $. Lynch against the
town that has been hanging fire for
some time was settled for $3.50.
CT. w. Case. Jr.. was granted n hotel
and liquor license 1t was decided that
there would be no polo in the towr
hall this season. as j. S. Linden was
given permission TO withdraw his ap
plication.
1t was voted that the bond OF the col
lector. $4,000. be executed by som
security company.
The Young Peoples society connected
with the Second Baptist church held
their annual meeting last evening,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-05
nORE WARSHIPS TO
GO TO PHILIPPINES.
The Brooklyn, rlarietta and Machias
to Be Sent at OnCe--Admiral
Dewey's Recommendation.

Washington, Oct. 5.-The president.
yesterday, directed the immediate dis
patch TO the Philippines Of a number of
vessels of the navy including the
cruiser Brooklyn and the gunboats Ma
rletta and Machias. The action is the
result OF Admiral Dewey's interview. in
which ne went over the Philippine situ-
atom with the president.
The orders given are in line With the
expressed determination Of the presi-
dent 10 furnish the army and navy ev-
cry resource for stamping out the Phil
ippine insurection at the earliest pos
sible time.
AT Admiral Dewey's extended inter-
view with the president the former
went into the Philippine situation at
great length, explaining carefully the
existing condition of affairs. and hfs
views OF the outlook, concluding with
an earnest recommendation that the
Brooklyn and some other vessels be
sent at once TO the Philippines. This
reinforcement OF the present feet Of the
Asiafic squadron he urged as necessary
and said their dispatch should be di-
rected as early as possible.
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN.
The president Immediately cCmmuni-
Gated with the navy department and in
structed the secretary Of the navy to
issue an order carrying out the ad-
miraI's recommendation and 20 see that
they be got In readiness at once The
Marietta and Machias. bes des the
Brooklyn. will be designated by the
navy Department, along with several
other vessels which have not yet been
selected.
The Brooklyn is now with the other
vessels I'm the North Atlantic squadron
off Tompkinsville. :. /. The Machias
and the Marietta are at present lying
at their wharves in this city on waiting
orders. The administration believes
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-10-05
WARREN

A special meeting of the Alumni AS
sociation OF the Warren High school
was held last evening in the rooms OF
the Warren Bank, when plans were
formulated concerning the coming an
pual meeting in November Among
other things, "reminiscences will be Civ
en- by different graduates of the periods
which they represent in the history of
the school.
Chester Lodge ID. of r., held a busi-
ness and social meeting in odd FEEL
lows hall, last evening.
The police report for the month was
as follows: Three disturbances sup
pressed, four arrests, two for drunken
ness, one FOR larceny. one for wife beat
ing, one stolen bicycle recovered.
F. T.. Dana and George Il. Arnold of
this town left here yesterday. to join
Or. Hall and Chauncey Driscoll, who
are hunting in the Maine woods.
A special meeting OF the Warren ar
tilery was held last night, in Armory
hall. TO consider the invitation extended
TO the local company by the Kentish
Guards, to attend i'm a body on the 18th
of October, the 150th anniversary OF
that organization. AS but few men
Were present at the meeting. little or no
action was taken. ost OF those pres
ent, however. expressed their wiling
be raised the town will be represented.
According to present plans the trip
would be made by boat, leaving here at
8 O'clock in thu morning so as TO be In
time for the parade. which starts at 10
o'clock. After some discussion OF the
subject the meeting was adjourned un-
I'll Thursday evening. at O'Clock, when
a final vote will be taken.
James Bachelor and j. G. Peters are
II nrly .atf MI inc a ~,
At the monthly meeting OF the town
council. routine bills were audited and
Surveyor OF Highways John H. Brow ,
made his report Seventeen hundred
feet Of macadam. eighteen feet wide.
were laid on Main street. from Union to
Miller OF which 20 tons OF crushed
stone were used and 1900 feet in Market
street. twenty feet wide. from railroad
crossing TO Handy street. where 1900
tons OF stone were used.
Edward Ward has COMPLETED the con
struction OF a new dwelling on Child
street
The Suburban whist Club mot with
Mr. Richard Smith and wife. on Vernon
street. last evening. when social exer-
ci~o,S were held until midnight
The work of maca dauniZing q section
~ Child street will be begun IN few
davs
One of span of horses which was
attached tr = rad cart fsii at tka rail-
r1ad crossing on Main street YESTERDAY
afternoon. and vs~@ dragoe7 nearly n
rod by ite mate. Tho ~nimals we've So
cnrr hef,re arv of the occupants ~
the cart were injured.