The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-02

ologfst that he came by a fortune in
this wise: Crossing Pail Mall. he jostlsd
an old gentleman and discounted him.
After the mutual apologies and the in
terchange of civilities cards were ex-
changed, and on each card was printed
"Mr. Albert Way" The older gentleman
dying had no natural heir, and left his
fortune to the other Albert Way-LondOn
Spectator.
Ex-senator and Mrs. Thomas w. Palm
err were among the many persons OF
note who came 10 Washington to attend
the inaugural ceremonies. They were ac-
companied by their pretty little adopted
son, whom they brought back TO this
country from Spain The little fellow.
Senior Hlginio Palmery Poblaclony Bel
laso. now six years of age, is a typical
Spaniard In appearance. and his soft
southern tyDe Of beauty is heightened
by the style in which he is always dressed.
With his short black velvet trousers, the
Jacket deliberately embroidered in gold.
and the scarf Of crimson silk tied about
his waist, he looks as If he had stepped
from an old picture. In order that he
shall not forget his native language while
learning English, the young senior has a
Spanish nurse.
The busy season for st. Augustine Is
on and the carrying capacity Of the rail-
roads is taxed 10 the limit Every day
comes the information: I'VE are delayed
for want Of sleeping berths" Florida is
full and running over at the sides, but
there's room for more" The great
fad there seems TO be cake walks and
buck dancing" Monday evening the
managers Of San Marco gave Southern
jubilee concert by native talent, and the
faous Southern melodies were sung in
tue negro dialect and tone. During inter-
mission the banjoists started an accom-
Ianiment to a well-known marching song.
and the entire company appeared. Each
member with his hat, shouting and keep
ing step. marched through the hall for
a collection, which was extremely gener-
Gus. and we'll paid the participants. The
novelty Of 1t was the hit of the evening.
The women Of Scotland do not intend to
be eclipsed by their sisters in England
and Ireland In making an exhibit OF. work
Ar the Worlds Fair. A collection has
already been gathered together and has
been put on view at the Imperial Insti-
tute. Glasgow. The women of Argyle
will send tartan hose, and the women OF
Aberdeen will exhibit socks, gloves stock
ings. knitted tartan gloves, embrolderies
designed in Turkish patterns and en-
broidered on white, panels In blue ana
nalne-colorad silks in the style OF the
Turkish brocades Of the sixteenth CEN
fury.
Among the antiquarian treasures OF the
exhibit is an embroidered cover from the
he'd OF Patrick. Earl Of Kingdom. dated
1890 and loaned by the Countess Of
strathmore. CLAIMS Castle; poruere
loaned by Lady Aberdeen. worked about
1740 bv Anne. Countess OF Aberdeen, ana
specimens Of old muslin curtains The
Woman's Printing Society will exhibit a
number OF beautiful specimens or thelr
work The more modern branches OF
woman's work are shown by the eNhlpl-
tion of black and white drawings OF the
fashion journals. Wood engraving comes
from the girls instructed in the technical
arr schools; embroidered book covers and
some book covers delicately painted on
vellum. specimens of embossed leather
work. &c.
The first Of a series Of small dinners 20
be given by the Austrian Wotld ar
Commissioner, Consul General Won
Palltschek, during the exhibition TOOK
place recently in one OF the private G o
ing-rooms Of the Auditorium Hotel Inc |
guest of honor was the Hon. II. claus
senius the Austrian Consul OF this city |
and his consular officers. Mr. Weissoer- /
ger. manager Of the new chicago brahch !
of tie Laudarb6n Of Vienna, ana the
members Of the Austrian commission now |
I'm this city were also present.-ChlcaSo !
Exchange
An NEGOTIATIONS for the management OF /
the famous Devon Inn have been closed |
and that place has been secured by q. |
Jason Waters. Of the Hotel Windsor. At |
1ontic CIV. II will be conducted in the |
methods so well understood by MT
Waters A military band OF fifteen pieces
and a strlnsed orchestra Will play on 'he
lawn and I'm the ball room. which is no" |
being erected. tetes. dances, amateur |
theatrlcals and festivities or all KINDS
will be held from time 20 time.
Tnere is 10 be run. in connection with |
the house. two public coaches. running |
from Philadelphia to Devon, which VIII |
give many opportunities for fun 10 the |
"snorting set" The old guests and the |
new will not find time hanging heavy on |
their hands. as one continual roma "i |
gayety win keep them busy. IL Is ssH /
that Devon will be managed on tns pan
of some OF the large Southern hotels Eath |
as White Sulphur, and as Mr.. waters mas /
acouaintances in the South, number or /
Southern guests may be found with MN |
His DAUGHTERS ability with the pen was
of much assistance 10 Sir Morell Mac
kenzle in preparing for the press the |
many articles made necessary by the CON
trovetsv which followed the death or |
the Emperor Frederick. writes FREDERICK |
Dolmaa in a delightful sketch with por- |
trait. OF Ethel Mackenzie NcKeana, the |
eldest daughter OF the emin tent throat |
speciallst. IN the Aorl Ladies' Hone |
Journal. The opportunity for general !
newspaper work came soon after and |
this clever daughter became the London |
correspondent of a Philadelphia news
paper: her letters soon attracted the at |
tention Of the manager OF one or the |
American Literary Syndicates who So
licited her services for occasional letters |
on special subjects. and since that time |
Sir Morell MackCnzie's daughter has be- |
come a well-known figure In journalism. |
The Princess OF Wales has always |
shown a tendency TO regard the practical |
side OF life in her training OF her chill |
dren more than the ornamental. She is |
most interested party in the Sand |
bingham technical school, whose pupils |
are taught designing carving and other
practical branches. Some OF the results |
OF such teaching will be shown at the |
Fair in a corner chair OF carved oak. |
made by several pupils, and music stool |
made by the combined efforts OF the Prin- |
cesses Victoria and Maud. Another evil |
dence OF royal industry was the square OF |
carpeting which was wrought by the En- |
press Frederick and which has become |
historical from the fact that Margaret |
OF Prussia, her daughter. stood upon IL |
at her recent marriage. and, before her. |
the present Emperor, Ills brother. Prince |
Henry. and the three elder princesses OF |
the family. all OF whom were married |
on this Old-fashioncd scrap OF Garnet |