The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-08-08
RorasoHILD's ALLEGED INSANITY
Baron Adolphs's Only Trouble aout

Baron Adolphs'5 Only Trouble Gout.
bis MaGnif1ce MT Houses.
Baroness AIthed Salvador in Ne,o York World.
PARIS, July 25.-Great has been the ex-
element the past week In Partisan society
because Of the health of Baron Adolphe de
Rothschild. Every one heard the
rumor of his insanity. and when came the
news that the baron had destroyed btbelots
to the value of 900, 900 francs, the report APP
peared a certainty. Some said that his
secretary first observed his mental aliena-
ton; when walking the baron gave to each
beggar 20 francs, instead OF the traditional
2 sous, and explained his conduct by saying
that he intended to distribute his entire
fortune among the poor.
But Baron Adolphe de Rothschild is not
insane. Although ne suffers from govt, he
never wishes any one to believe him i'll.
Two weeks ago he had terrible attack of
this malady and he could neither eat nor
sleep. The heart was in danger and his
physicians refused absolutely to allow him
any exercise or excitement. As soon as
possible Baron de Rothschild thwarted his
doctors, droue in the Bots de Boulogne and
informed all inquirers that he never felt
better. A relapse was the result, and iu
his unspeakable agony Baron de Roth
schild destroyed whatever came in his
way. Venetian glasses and renaissance
mirrors. Baron Adolphe de Rothschild is
m ore liked than any other Rothschild In
Paris, because since 1889 be has had nothing
to do with financial affairs. He is the third
son OF Charles Mayer de Rothsohild, who
was the fourth son OF Anselm Mayer de
Rothsohild, founder OF the Rothschild
dynasty. Naples was the home Of Adolphe
de Rothschild's family, but for thirty years
he has lived in Paris. According to those
who wage war against the Jews Alphonse
do RofbaahSId To In,
the present time and Adolphe de Rothschild
in the past. The one is more powerful
than the president OF the republic,
ministers and parliament, interested in all
the events of the day, and holds in his
hand the destiny of nations; the other Is an
inofensive collector of armor, jewels and
furniture, from the Fonteinbleau of
Francis l., the Versailles of Louis XIV,
the Trianon of Marie Antoinette, from
Chambord, from the Escurial and the
doge's palace. The home of Baron
Adolphe in the Rue de Moncean, Paris, is
like an enchanted palace. On the first floor
are more than ten drawing rooms, and in
these rooms each century seems to unron
its history. We're Lorenzo the Magnificent,
Diane de Poitiers, Mms. de Pompadour
and Marie Antoinstte TO come from their
tombs, each one would find a familiar
place-each one would be at home. All
the life Of past generations is there revived
with its Straditioas, its imposing souvenirs
and touching legends. There Ia the mar
riage coffrst Of Charles VIII, the missal
offered 10 Charles V. by Lorenzo de Medici
the jewsled belt of Lucrezia Borgia, the key
chiseled by Benvenuto CslIini for the Ouch
ess Strozzi. Bouoher's portrait of Nine de
Pompedour, the ivory oliphant of
Francis L, the stained glass from
Anct castle. with the monogram
of Henry IL. and Diane de Poitiers.
Nbnw N1alw hwv1 Ion T..n. nf
Lepanto, Marie Antoinette's desk, Nine.
Enzabeth's harp, ETC. To ornament these
required the labor and skill OF Limoges
workmen, Bernard de Palsy of Clerissy,
Boulle and the great goldsmiths of the mid
die ages For forty years Baron Adolphe
has been collecting these treasures, and 1t
is said that many times he has expressed an
intention OF leaving them to the Louvre
museum.
Baroness Adolphe de Rothschild's salon is
one of the most agreeable in all Paris, aud
distinguished men statesmen, novelists and
academicians are often guests ia this stately
abode. The baroness Is o water color artist
of no little merit Lany always considered
her his best pupil, and her sketches sell for
immense sums at charity fairs. Were she
not an artist. she would be a most distin-
guished sportswoman; she belongs to three
nautical societies-Aulericsn, French and
English. La Gitana is the name of her
yacht, and this lies at anchor under a lofty
vault, called La Gitana, at Prague, her
home in Switzerland. Above the yacht is
an immense hall and two smaller rooms: in
the rear are kitchens and offices, bat no bed
rooms.
Although Baroness de Rothschild is
most courteous hostess, she cares bat little
for society. What pleases her most is q
dinner, followed by @ small reception, but
for the theater she has no taste. For the
poor she is providence, and the charities
OF which the Baroness de Rothsehild is the
bene1cent patron it would be impossible 60
enumerate Already she has founded four
hospitals, and one, near Prague, is for the
blind without reference TO religion or ma
tionality. Jewess as she is, perhaps no
woman has given so much money as Nine.
de Rothschild for the support of Catholic
churches aud charities.
Baron and Baroness de Rothschild are
lovers of cats; of these animals they possess
some wonderful specimens and these may
be often found ia the stables, sleeping
quietly on the backs Of the horsss LAM
bert, the famous cat painter, has always
found his best models in the RothschiId col
lection.
With his magnificent homes and fortune
of 800, 100000 francs Baron Adolphe de
Rothschild suffers Ike the poorest beggar
in the streets.