General News.

Thames Star, Volume XVI, Issue 4991, 10 January 1885, Page 2

General News.

Ulm Cathedral, one *of • tbe largest in Germany, will, soon be completed, after having remained unfinished for nearly 400 years. It was begun in 1377 and finished in 1494, except the towers, which are now being erected according to the ancient design. 'i The Earl, of Limerick has-been* carefully analyzing the effect of the proposed franchise and redistribution schemes in Ireland, and has given the results of his figuring to] the; public"./ Pis lordship's paper says that the proposed extension of the franchise would affect Ireland to an extent that has probably not: been forseen even by the framers of the measure. He shows, by figures, which are apparently incontestable,, that the voting population of Ireland, which 1 he approximately states at 233,000. would be suddenly increased by 500,000, or by more than 200 per cent. His lordship adjures his Conservative colleagues to be very reluctant in giving their assent to the scheme. The topography of the moon is well known to astronomers and has been carefully outlined on detail maps. There are five mountains in the moon more than 20,000 feet high, the highest measuring 28,975 feet. . " John what is that scar on your chin ?', ." That scar ? Oh, that is a relic of barberism." ; : s.+