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The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Lacked Power of Expression

A candidate for the position of teacher in a New Hampshire district school was found sadly deficient in spelling, grammar and mathematics, and it was with a perfume tory air that the examiner turned to the subject of geography.
 "Where is Chicago?" he asked, selecting a question at random from a sheet of mis- cellaneous queries.
 Well, it's out Vest replied the candi- date, with the tone of one who had un- expectedly landed on solid and familtr ground
 "In what part of the West?" persisted the heartless examiner.
 Well, now" said the young man. with an ingenious but fleeting smile, q know whereabouts in the Union Chicago is just as well as anybody. I could go right there if I had a ticket, but I haven't got the flow of language to make it clear; that's the only trouble"
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
4 DnnpeIuuS Venture

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 What do you think of the new wild ami nal trust?"
 Hadn't thought much about it. It seems to me, though, that the man who goes into it too intimately stands a chance of getting bitten"
 Perhaps so. I don't believe I'd like to take stock in a man-eating tiger"
 'Id like that better than I would stock in hippopotamus. They'd want to water that, o1 course.a
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
DerartInent Honse Turned

New York, June 1S.-The Miner apartment house, a siX-story structure, at the corner of Madison avenue and Sixty-third street. was destroyed by fire this morning. The property loss is $25o,000. Only three of the ten partments in the building were oceu- pied, but so rapidly did the fire spread that many of the persons are believed to have escaped with difficulty. Several were over come with smoke and gas and carried out by firemen.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Prisoners Created a Panic

Chillicothe, O., June R.-Richard Gardner.
 the negro in jail here charged with the murder of Ethel Long, attacked two fel- low prisoners today and after knocking them down threw the other prisoners into a panic by threatening them. Turnkey Meredith interfered and had to club Gard ner into submittion, felling him with a mace. The negro was placed in dungeon.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

wonderfully successful in promptly curing lame back kidney, bladder, uric acid trou- bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst form of kidney trouble.
 pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec commended for everything but you havekid- ney, liver or bladder trouble it will be found just the remedy you need. lthas been tested in so many ways, in hospital work in private practice, among the helpless too poor to pur- chase relief and has proved so successful in every case that a special arrangement has been made by which all readers of this paper who have not already tried it, may have sample bottle sent free by mail, also book telling more about Swamp-Root and how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. When writing mention reading this generous offer in this paper and EgtN
 send your address to agsSEz AsiI.E:s a::;:a Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bing hamton, N. Y. The ss'sassl sl.sses9 l1:ls:ssssees regular fifty cent and Home of swamp-Root. dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Blew His Head Off

Canal Dover. O., June 1S.-Philip Spritz- enbach, a farmer living near here, set a trap with heavily loaded shotgun to catch the robber who had been visiting his chicken house. This morning the body of Elmer Ecxert aged 30 years. of this city was found at the coop with his head blown off.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Inspecting American Exhibits

Paris, June 1S-The national commission CTS began the inspection of the American exhibits at the exposition today. They visited the sections of mines metallurgy, textiles, chemical industries, civil engineer ing, transportation, liberal arts and edu . eaton. They expressed satisfaction at the installations and exhibits. The inspection will be continued tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
TO FLORIDA OR CUBA.

If you are contemplating trip to Florida. Cuba or Porto Rico you will find it to your interest and advantage to correspond with the undersigned regarding schedules, rates, and sailing dates of steamers. The Plant system trains run direct to ports without change or transfer. Address R. L. Todd, division passenger agent. 16 Commerce street, Montgomery. Ala
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Tate Springs, Tenh., IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CARLSBAD
 OF AMERICA.
LlTHIA SPRINGS, GA

The most delightful health and pleasure resort in the south 164 miles east of Chattanooga, in the loveliest valley of the East Tennessee Mountains. Two hotels 25 cottages, 40 acres lawn, walks and shade trees; complete system water works with modern baths; splendid orchestra, spacious ballroom, telegraph and long distance telephore. Buildings and grounds lighted with electricity; in fact all the amuse- ments and comforts-best German and American cooks.
 The water cures indigestion, dyspepsia, and all troubles of liver, stomach, bladder, bowels and kidneys. Shipped anytime anywhere. Write for 40 page book free
 THOS. TOMLINSON, Proprietor.
 4-26-eod
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TALLADEGA AND RETURN.

Account meeting Alabama Chautauoua Assembly June 2S to July 12, 19O0 The Cen- tral of Georgia Railway will sell tickets at rate of one first-class fare for the round trip to Talladega, Ala, Date Sale June 27 to July Il with final limit July IA. 190O For schedules and other information, apply to
 SOLON JACOBS,
 Commercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala 6-15-to7-u
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INTERSTATE SHOOTING

Tournament, Warm Springs, Ga., June
 25 to 27, 1900.
 Account above occasion the Central of Georgia Railway will sell tickets at rate of one first-class fare for the round trip from all points in Alabama to Warm Springs, Ga, June 23 and "A, tickets limit ed to return ten. days from date of sale For schedules and other information apply to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, 2015 First avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 6-l5-9t,
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Gamblers Fougbt With Pistols

Nacogdoches Tex, June 1S.-A party of gamblers fought with pistols last night. David Mayfield and Batty Knob were shot in the head, and are both dead Henry Thomas was shot in the leg.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
White Cliff Mineral Springs.
 WNlIE EIIEE 1EnN

Three thousand feet above sea level fin- est scenery in the eastern part Of the United States; daily orchestra, dancing, fishing, etc.. $3O and s35 per month"; cuisine unsurpassed. Three kinds of mineral wa ter-sulphur, iron and alum. Leave Bir- mingham a. m; reach White Cliff for din- ner. Please write for circular, mentioning Age-Herald. 6-19-6t-eod
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

Mexican Consul, Senor F BerrioZaba1, but its reading was deferred until the move- ment has become permanent. F " New York, June 1S-Notice was issued today by the Consolidated Gas Company that on June 20 the price of gas would be restored from 6 cents to $1.O5 per 1000 feet. The gas companies of New York have been brought under control of the Standard Oil Company.
 Berlin June 1S.-The last two of the con- victs who escaped from the penitentiary at Graudenza a fortnight ago after murder ing the keeper, have been recaptured. The Prussian Diet closed it's sessions today. An electric car accident in Berlin today in jured thirteen persons. The Gas Pipe Syn dicate has reduced prices under the influ- enee of American competition.
 New York, June 1S-With a grand total score of 4,SSs points of a possible 6,OOO to their credit ten men composing the Ameri- can team of revolver shots completed their work at both distances, 521a feet and DO yards today The total score at short range was 2,4l0; long range, 2,479 points
 Des Moines. la, June 1S-Eddie Croake
 
 of Clinton, la, tonight whipped Jimmy Graham of Des Moines, in the tenth round of what was to have been twenty-five round go. Graham's seconds threw up the sponge to save him from a knockout The bout between philadelphia" Jack OBrien and Jim Adams was declared no contest after five rounds, both participants having fouled and wrestled one another.
 New York, June 1S.-The petition to have Marks & Klein, cloakmakers, adjudged in voluntary bankrupts was filed today by Albert S. Smith, creditor, for $SO,96S, and others.
 St. Johns, N F., June 1S.-The Bell Is- land strike is not ended, although the sit uation shows a tendency to clear up. The Nova Scotia Steel Company is willing to advance the wages of the men 25 per cent, but the Dominion Steel Company refuses. The strikers, who have considerable SUD- plies of dynamite, threaten to demolish piers and steamers on the first attempt to resume loading if the demand of the men is not satisfied. Four ships are now await ing cargoes, and others will arrive tomor- row This may compel the companies to take action and lead to an outbreak. New York June 19-Arrived: Steamer Karamana from Naples.
 Washington, June 1S.-Inspector General J. P. Sanger, director of the census of Porto Rico, issued bulletin No. 1, giving itemzed statement of the population ac- cordng to a census taken October 16, last The population of the island was 953,24S Area of island including adjacent and de- pendent islands of Vieques, Culebra, Mona and Muertos. measured in connection with the census, is 3,606 square miles. The peo- pie of the island are in the main rural communities, San Juan, with 32,046, and Ponce, with 27,952, being the only cities hay ing ,00O inhabitants.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
One Thing In possible

From Tit-Bits.
 "There's only one thing the Armless Wonder can't do with his feet" said the snowman.
 Whats that?" asked spectator Put on his gloves"
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
COLUMBUS, GA, AND RETURN

Annual camp-meeting Southwestern Con- ference June 20 to 24, 1900. Rate of fare one and one-third on the certificate plan via the Central of Georgia Railway. For schedules and other information, apply to any agent of the company or
 SOLON JACOBS, Commercial Agent, 2015 First Avenue, Bir- mingham, Ala. 6-15-6t
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Fauquier White Sulphur Springs

High, cool, healthful; 5-story model brick hotel; Il brick cottages baths, homegrown vegetables; golf and all sports; livery fish ing, boating, bathing, healthgiving wa ters Booklet free. E. B. Moore, Savoy Washington, D. C., Fauquier Springs Va. 5-22-2m-tues -thur-sun
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
Glen hIpin6 Springs.

Upon English Mountain, 12 miles from Newport, Tenn, Southern Railroad Finest water; purest air in the South Grand scenery and choicest fare; $1.00 per day; $500 per week; $16.00 per month; ; special rates to families. Daily hack and mail. Phone near by. Open June 15. Ap- ply promptly for rooms. Address
 Mrs. A. H. WEBSTER & SONS,
 Newport Tenn.
 0rN. E. LOGAN, Knoxville, Tenn. 6-15-14t
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

Yokohama, June 1S.-The news of the smelling of the forts at Taku has caused great excitement throughout Japan. It is reported that the powers will ask Japan to send two thousand troops to suppress the revolt. It is probable that the government will consent. Additional transports are be- ing prepared.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
SHORT TELEGRAMS

Chicago June 1S-The city council to- night adopted an ordinance granting the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company the right to change it's motive power on all lines to electricity or any other force.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
In Maine
From Puck.

From Puck.
 Tourist-Healthy village. is it?
 Native-Why, if this wasn't prohibition state the drug stores might as well close up.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
HOTEL NORMANDTE.

BROADWAY & SETH ST, NEW YORK.
 ABSOLUTELY FIRE PROOF.
 EUROPEAN PLAN. COOLEST HOTEL IN NEW YORK CITY. Located in the ivliest and most inter- esting part of the city; twenty principal places of amusement within five minutes walk of the hotel.
 CHAS. l.. ATKINS & SONS. Summer Resort: Ocean Hotel, Asbury Park, N. J. Geo. l.. Atkins & Sons.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

cures made by pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney. liver and bladder remedy.
 Ii is the great medi- cal triumph of the nine teenth century; dis covered after years of scientific research by pr. Kilmer, the emi- nent kidney and blad- der specialist, and is
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
SUMMER RESORTS
GapoN SPRINGS AND BATHS

ALKALINE LITHIA WATER Hct Lithia Water Baths and owlmmlng Pool No fogs. No mosquitoes. Ma ma laria. A most popular Mountain Resort. For information, rates, phamphlets, etc., address
 w. H. SALE, Capon Springs, w Va
 4-24-45t
The age-herald., 1900-06-19
DO YOU GET UP
 WITH A LAME BACK |?
Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.

Almost everybody who reads the news papers is sure 10 know of the wonderful
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

Advertise in the Age-Hera1d.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

New York June 1&-Notice was issued today by the Consolidated Gas Company that on June 20 the price of gas would be restored from 65 cents to s1.O5 per 1000 feet. The gas companies of New York have been brought under control of the Standard oil Company.
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

New York, June 1S.-With a grand total score of 4,SS9 points of a possible 6,OOO to their credit, ten men composing the Ameri- can team of revolver shots completed their work at both distances, 521a feet and 5o yards today. The total score at short range was 2,4l0; long range, 2,479 points
The age-herald., 1900-06-19

Mexican Consul, Senor F. Berriozabal, but its reading was deferred until the move- ment has become permanent 7F
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-05-01

Session Sales-Morning Session
One hundred and fifty Olaa, assessable,
rs; 10 Waialua, paid up, STEPS.
Dividends paid today:
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STOCK SALES FOR APRIL.

STOCK SALES FOR APRIL.
American, 10 shares at from $40 to
$25; Eva, 535 at from S24.75 to $3.50;
Hawaiian Sugar Co., IS at 1920; Ho-
nomu, 10 at $40; Honokaa, Is at
S31.75 to $32; Kihei, assessable, 80 at
$3.50 to s14.75; McBryde, assessable,
90 at 81; McBryde, paid up, 65 at SIS;
Oahu, 275 at $173 to SITS; Ookala, 595
at $15.75 to S16.75; Olaa, assessable,
$50 at rs to 81; Olaa, paid up, 241 at
S13; Pioneer, 10 at $192.50; Waialua, as
sessable, 1,15S at 500 to $3.50; Waia-
lua, paid up, 80 at S10S.50 to S112.25;
Waianae, 223 at $157 to $3.50. Inter
Island bonds, IL at $3.50; Oahu r. &
L. Co., IL at $l6750; Hawaiian Govt,
per cent, 600 at $50; Oahu R. & L. Co.,
6 per cent, 7S,500 at $103.75 to $1O4.5O.
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FOR SALE.

SMALL HOUSE LOTS IN REAR OF
residence Of British Commissioner at
Kapalama, on easy installments. Ap-
ply to J. H. SCHNACK.
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Notice to Shipmasters.
u. 8. Branch photographic ONCE.

u. 8. Branch photographic ONCE,
San Francisco, Cal
By communicating with the Branch
photographic Office in San Francisco
captains Of vessels who will cooper
cite with the photographic Office by
recording the meteorological observa-
tons suggested by the Office, can have
forwarded to them at any desired port,
and free Of expense, the monthly pilot
charts of the North Pacific Ocean and
the latest information regarding the
dangers to navigation In the waters
which they frequent.
Mariners are requested to report to
the Office dangers discovered, or any
,Fther Information which can be uti-
lied for correcting charts or sailing
directions, or IN the publication of the
pilot charts Of the North Pacific.
G. G. CALKINS,
Lieut.. Couldr., U.S.N., in Charge.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

April %. No. 24S-M. Ferelra to w.
F. Hardy, piece land, Makawao, Maui.
Consideration $3.50.
No. PAS. r. de Souza and wife to
NJ. Fereira, piece land, Kokomo, Maka-
wac, Maui. Consideration $500.
No. 351-J. Kuheleioa to A. de S.
Pomba. one-third interest in r. P's.
1923, 1928, 1145 and 1917, Ohia, Waika-
pu, Maui. Consideration $500.
No. 352-A. S. Pambo to Wailuku Su-
gar Co., one-third interest in r. P.'s 81
%, 1928, las and 1917, Ohia, Waikapu,
Maui. Consideration -.
No. 353-Wailuku Sugar Co. to A. S.
Sambo, 54-100 acre, Wailuku, Maui
Consideration -.
No. 354-Kaiaikawaha to ]. NJ. Kea-
loha, one piece land Honolulu; R. P.
1922, apanas 1 and 2; r. P.'s 1895 and
Oil, and piece land Waialua, Oahu.
Consideration $50
al. to Mrs. kapea Kaiaikawaha, one
piece land Honolulu r. P. 1922, apanas
l and and r. P.'s 1895 and Sill and
piece land Waialua, Oahu. Consider
alton $50.
No. 356-F. NJ. Barnhart and hus-
band CIV. o. to w. Norton, lot %,
block j, Kapiolani Park addition, Ho-
nolulu. Consideration sS5.
No. 357-Puniai to n. Kaaihue. kule-
ana 1886, Makaweli, Kauai. Consid-
Grafton $3.50.
Anril "a. No. 35S-C. S. Desky to
Orpheum Co., Ltd, piece land Fort
street, Honolulu. Consideration $751;
500; mortgage $500.
No. 359-A. r. Bannister to w
Wright, apana 2, R. p 1876. kul. 1O49
kalihi, Honolulu. Consideration $500
| No. 36O-C. Winam, IT,, to F. G.. f.
Walker, lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, block
| SC; lots 5, 6. 9 to 20, inclusive. 25. "a
block 9B Kapahulu, Honolulu. Con
sideration $50.
April %. No. 361-W. Savidge. tr.
and wife to w. F. Thompson, lot 3
| X. p. 1862. Kalihi, Honolulu. Consid.
Grafton $780,
| No. 362-S. Iii and wife to Waialua
Agricultural Co. Ltd, interest in CIR
263 and other lands, Waialua, Oahu
Consideration S1,100.
NO. 363-Kameeu to L. Kaholoholo
r. p. 1886, kul. 211S, Palama-uka. Ho.
nolulu. Consideration s55.
No. 364-Kealoha and wife to Jose
SLIDER. one-half Of r. P. 3639, kul. 1929
Kahili, Honolulu Consideration So.
600; mortgage $4,000.
April 26. No. 365-David Kupihea tc
Harry Brown, r. p 1922, kul. 1853. Ha.
leu, Lahaina, Maui. Consideration
$50.
No. 366-W. C. Achi and wife to w.
K. Castle, tr., R. p. 7739, Mahele award
%, Ahupuaa of Kaohe W, S. Kona
Hawaii. Consideration $25 900.
No. 367-C. s. Desky. tr., and wife to
w. R. Lewis, lots 135, Sc, block IL. Ke-
walo tract, Honolulu. Consideration
$3.50.
List of deeds filed for record April
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PASSENGERS.
Arrived.

Arrived.
Per str. Lehua, from Maui and Molo-
kai, April 30: X. S. Gjerdrum, F. II.
Reed, II. Howell, j. r. Highly, E. r.
Dart, Raven, Otsuka, ]. A. Lucas, A.
Nicol, A. Douse, wife and child, Mrs.
Kahoohiki, 81 Geek passengers.
Departed.
Per str. Claudine, for Lahaina, Hilo
and way ports. April 80: Bishop Pan
opolis, ID. Fl. Hitchcock, wife and child;
DR.. 4. G. Wall, l.. B. Kerr, r. c. Aber-
crombie, j. j. Combs, G. f. Gibbs, Geo.
II. Allen, Miss Mott-Smith, Mrs. Am
bier, Miss Ladd, Mrs. ]. T. Taylor, Mrs
S. X. Pua, child and servant: Mrs. ],
McTaggart and two children; ii. j. Gal
lgaher, d. B. Maconachie, Mrs. Watson
Miss Watson, A. A. Benson, ID. Duffield
@. Asagawa, J. Mills, w. d. Potter, G.
Marcy. r. Ramona, Mr.. Hockey, Miss
Krout, w. Kitchen, c. Wilberg, w.
Pua G. e. Mcdonald, F. Carly, J. L.
Morris, d. Watt, c. E. Haynes, Mr.
Hancock, Miss Hartwell, Mrs. Mclean
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CHIPPING intelligence.

DIAMOND HEAD SIGNAL STA
TON, April 80, 10 p. m.-Weather,
clear; wind, light, w.
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List of deeds filed for record April
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1t is asserted that the person respon-
sible for Dewey's Presidential aspira-
tons is no gentleman.-The Tacoma
Ledger.
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ARRIVED AT HONOLULU.

Str Lehua. Dover, from Molokai.
Sch. Ada, --, from Kauai.
Sch. Mile Morris, - from Koo-
lau
Sch. Surprise, -, from Hawaii
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TIDES, SUN AND MOON.

First quarter of the moon on the 9Th
at 500 a. m.
Tides from the United States Coasl
And Geodetic Survey tables:
The tides at Kahului and Hllo occur
about one hour earlier than at Homo
lal1.
Hawaiian standard time II 10 hour
70 minutes slower than Greenwich
hns, being that of the meridian oil
80 degrees 30 minutes. The time
whistle blows At 1880 p. m, which Ii
he Same as Greenwich, hours 0 min
stss. Sun and moon are for local time
tor the whole group.
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s1600-LOTS ON BERETANIA AND
King Sts., 50x139 Easy terms
l.. c. ABLES,
Real Estate Agent
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FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.
MELROSE-Just Opened.

King street, adjoining Government
nursery. Handsome rooms with board
Everything new and nrst-class. Elec-
tric lights, mosquto-proot. Terms
moderate Cara pazs the door.
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sSW.-W.-N.E.
ssS.W.-W.-N.E.
ss*S.W.-W.-N.E.
Barometer corrected to 30 F. and
sea level, and for standard gravity OF
Lat. As. This correction Is -.06 for
Honolulu.
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NOTICE.

PEERLESS PRESERVING PAM
COMPANY have removed to Fer
street, opposite Club Stables.
Fl. p. WALTON,
s44s Manager
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SAILED FROM HONOLULU,

Str. Claudine, Mcdonald, for Maui
and Hawaii.
Str. Lehua, Dover, for Maui.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-03-23
Personal.

Reuben Daley, of Jeffersonville, Ind
is candidate for the office of treasurer
of his county, and has introduced in his
campaigning the novelty of stump speak,
ing by photograph.
Miss Emma Woolley, a professor of
Wellesley College, has been elected pres
dent of Mount Holyoke College in place
of Mrs. Elizabeth Storrs Mead and will
ASST me the duties of the office on Jan. l,
1901.
Germans Emperor and Empress have
sent a number OF Bibles, with inscriptions
written by the Emperor, to those menu
bers of the German navy who were with
their majesties when they went to the
Holy Land.
The Duke of Newcastle, one of the
wealthlest of English peers, identified to
some extent with London journalism, as
proprietor, is coming to America, at
the end of March. The Duke is 80 wears
old and married.
Admiral Dewey owns an autograph
letter from Admiral Farragut to Dewey's
father, which reads: "Sir, your son.
George, is a worthy and brave officer. He
has an honorable record, and some day
will make his mark"
The portrait of Emperor William
which Prof. Hubert Herkomer is paint
ing, will be ready for exhibition at the big
Berlin Art Exposition, early this spring
The pose and treatment will be entirely
new and the Emperor has left all to the
artist.
The widowed Duchess of Westminster
purposes to follow the turf under the name
of Mr. Norman" She will have FIving
Fox and other fine race horses from her
husbands stud and will race under his
colors. The last racing woman of so high
degree was the Dowager Duchess of Mont
rose.
Senator Vest is a Mssouran almost by
mistake. He was on his way to California
in 1853 to practice law there. was snow
bound at Georgetown, Mo-, and not be-
ing too well supplied with money, decided
to practice there for the rest of the win
ter He did so well that he gave UP the
Pacific slope plan