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Show CLADSTONE EICHTY ONE YEARS OLD Th. Urand Old Man n it Forgott.u by hit Friend). London, Doc. 20. Special to Thf. Timks.) "The grand old man" who ontercd upon his eighty-second year today was not forgotten by his admirers admir-ers all over the world. Several of the liberal leaders made a pilgrimage to Hawarden to offer their congratulations congratula-tions in person. Tho McCarthyites sent him a telegram of congratulation with the assurance that he is regarded in Ireland as its only uncrowned king. There were also received several congratulations con-gratulations bv cable from the United States. Nearly the whole of Gladstone's Glad-stone's family was present at the castle, and the villilgo was crowded with visitors. visit-ors. The memorial fountain erected by the students of Hawarden to commemorate com-memorate the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Gladstone, was unveiled. Gladstone's health is excellent, , |