#aug 1897

Mrs. Hettie T. Russell died in Washington, D.C., Friday, August 6, at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Hettie T. Russell was the mother-in-law of Mr. E. H. Hunter. The deceased was a lady of refined taste, Christian character and queenly dignity. She leaved a host of warm friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family.

The incident in the Spanish Cortes in which the Duke of Tetuan boxed the ears of Senator Comas, and which was followed by the former resigning from the Ministry, now has a sequel in the withdrawal of the resignation. It is also said that no duel will follow, the affair having been arranged. The Spanish sense of honor is certainly not what it once was or this commonplace ending would be impossible. But then again, a liberal Senator may consider it a privilege to have his ears boxed by a duke.

The famous steer Jumbo, which attained the enormous weight of 5000 pounds and was still growing, was killed recently at Wichita, Kan. Jumbo was four years old and measured eight feet tall and twelve feet long. He has massive horns, fifteen inched in circumference and six feet across with perfect curves. Mr. Payne decided to kill him and have him mounted while his hide was in good condition.