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Show TEXXYSOX IS 2YIG. Tbe Bard of Hailemert Is Passing; Peacefully Peace-fully Away. London, Oct 5. Lord Tennyson failed to rally during the night, though he slept some. A dispatch from Haslemere at 2 p. m. says the poet is in the last stage of his illness and passing slowly away. It would not occasion surprise if the next announcement announce-ment brought the news of his death. Many people call for news. This couditions special spe-cial precautions to be taken to prevent intrusion in-trusion and ropes are stretched across the gates .and only members of the family are admitted. DYING. At half past 3 this afternoon Tennyson's physicians report that he is dying, passing away quietly and slowly. He may linger some hours. e |