The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-10-18
FROM BEYOND THE SEAS.
BAD HEALTH OF THE PRINCE OF
WALES AND FAMILY.

Cause OF Much Concern in Great Britain
--Bismarck's Daily Lifc-Ths divorce
Case OF O'shea vs.. O'shea Dillon and
O'Brien-Latest Foreign Happenings.
Especial 10 The Times by Dunlap Cable Col
LONDON, Oct. lS.-The health Of His
Royal IIighness the Prince Of Wales and
the members Of his family threatens 10 be-
come a matter of serious moment 0ihe ma
tiOn. His eldest son, the Duke Of Clarence
and Avondale. whose naturally delicate
health was not improved by his visit 10 In
dia, suffers considerably from gout and
eczema. The Duchess Of Fife has since
her illness in the spring been growing
weaker, and the bracing air of the High
lands which the Queen regards as tine pana-
cea for all royal ailments has not done her
any good. Now alarming statements
are current that she has shown de-
cided signs of consumption. The Princess
Maud. the Youngest Of the sisters, who is
not yet twenty-One. and who has always
been a sufferer from hysieria, has for s ONE
time past been subject to an increase Of
these attacks. But perhaps the most scr-
Gus cause Of all is that Of the Prince hlm-
self. For some months past his friends
have noticed that his health has materially
changed for the worse, and his prOYerDial
strength of constitution can no longer be
depended on. His failing health has given
him a good deal Of concern. and he has lost
great deal of his buOyancy and good
spirits, and no: long since, in conversation
with some of his intimates, he spoke very
despOndingly indeed of his condition.
INTERNATIONAL PENNY POSTAGE.
Mr.. Hemikes IIeaton has just returned
from his visit to America, and is now en-
gagged in making the draft Of "a letter 10 DE
sent TO the Marquis Of Salisbury. which em-
bodies the results Of the enquiries made in
America, and which report that The Govern
ment Of the United States, in reference to
the strong German vote, is in favor OF the
adoption of the system of a universal penny
postage.
FIVE YEARS IL congo.
The interdct on Mr.. stanley's followers is
at an end, and Mr.. Herbert Wards book,
give Years With the Congo Canniblls."
is lust out Mr.. Ward was one OF the Use
officers with the ill-lated rearguards at
Iambuya. fl was thought he would take
advantage of the publication Of his book 10
make some reply 10 Mr.. stanley'- severe ra-
ferences, but instead Of that he contents
himself with saying: "Stanlcy was nOi so
tender as he should be with men who are
dead. and who did the best according to
their lights" Mr.. Ward will give an illus
trated lecture at Princess Hall, Piccadilly.
next week, and already great deal of in
terest is attaching to it,
BIsMARCK's PRIVATE LIFE.
From Berlin comes the information that
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typical country gentleman at Vain. wher.
everyday he receives visits from the people
living in the neighbOrhOOd and where bis
dinner party usually includes twenty
guests. Among other novelties, the quon-
dam Iron Chancellor has established. "a
steam dairy at Vain, and ever since the iot
of October all the milk produced ON tlai
estate, as well as that Of eight nciehboriug
farms, is turned into bniier and cheese, and
the Prince himself delights to assist IN the
operations. He is deyOtng himself 10 thl,
life. and the farms, which used formerly 90
be let. are now managed by himself with
the aid and advice Of the head forester and
other assistants.
THE BALTIMORE's OFFICERS.
Although the officers visit Of the Eilti-
more had nothing AT all of an official char
acter to il, Captain Schey and the officers
of the cruiser met with a very lattering rc-
ceptiOn. They have been received by the
King. and invited out by members Of the
court while entertainments have been given
in their honor by the American Minister
the Danish Naval Minister, Admiral R1yn
and others. King Christian received Cap
tain Schley ana bis officers and Lieutenant
Mills. the military attache at the i'aiace OF
the Amalipnburg during this week. when
Mr.. Clarke +. Carr, the resident American
Minister presented them 10 His Majesty.
That same evening the King and Queen Oi
Denmark gave dinner at the castle 81
Bernsteh, when Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke
Carr Captain schley aud eight American
officers were among the guests. as well aa
the Danish Naval Minister, admiral RlNn.
and Captain jacobson, the commander OF
the yacht. At the reception given b} Mr.
and Mrs. Carr a large number Of di.-
tinguisGed guests were present. ANA ON
Thursday evening Admiral Rayn gave a
grand dinner for the officers az the Concer,
Palais. Covers were laid for fifty guests
i'm the Knights Hall, and the company ln-
cluded some Of the most distinguished
members of society here. 4 most excel
lent band played during the dinner
MEMOIRS or JENNY LIND.
A book which will undoubtedly have a
great deal OF interest not only To music lot-
ers. but 10 the public at large. is promi~ d
bv the publishing house of Ale-sfs john
Murray A Co. This is q memoir of The early
art life and dramatic career of Jenny Lind.
between the years lS2Oand 1881. 1t writ
ten from original documents and let
ters, and Der diaries, by Canon scott
Holt, and Mr. W. :. kOckstro. twill he in
two volumes, and will contain many por-
fraits and several illustrations.