The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-08-04
Minor Happenings During the Week
Among the Cousins.
ROYAL FAMILY MOVEMENTS
Victoria Lover OF Chess-Athietes
viii Come to AmerIca-Ameri-
cans In London-Ex-Speaker
Crisp a Modest Man.

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exploration The American delegates
to the congress. generally speaking.
are satisfied with the decision to meet
in Berlin in 1896.
General Greedy said to a representa-
tive of the associated press that the
reason the International geographical
congress did not go to America for
next year was on account OF Judge
DAILY. who is one OF the members OF
the commission to make arrangements
for 1896. At meeting. according to
General Greedy. Judge raiy stated
that An erica was not ready for an
international geographical congress.
The Judge. II appears, claimed 1t would
be too hot in Washington, although 1t
was not proposed to hold the congress
until late in September.
An unpleasant incident Is reported
in connection with the Goodwood rae
ing which, II true. does not rebound
to the credit OF England's sporting
prince II is said that there is little
doubt that Baron de Hirsch scratched
order to let the Prince of Wales Flori-
eel II. win. but It is supposed that the
Prince of Wales was no party to the
arrangement.
The queen will give two state ban
quets in the Indian room In Osborne in
honor of Emperor william Of Germany.
who will also be entertained by the
Prince of Wales on board of the royal
yacht Osb)rne. F. these entertain
ments a large quantity Of the crown
plate has been sent to Osborne from
Windsor.
The Princess of of'wales is going to
Cowes for the yachting week and will
then proceed to Copenhagen and stay
with her parents, the king and queen
of Denmark.
According to good authority, the
marriage Of Prince Christian Of Den
mark. eldest son of Prince Frederick
of Denmark. who Is heir apparent to
the throne. with one Of Prince of
Wales daughters. will shortly be ar
ranged.
Prince Christian -Rtso- -~ess-se Sept.
26. 1870. will inherit the greater part of
the immense fortune of his mother,
Princess Louise, daughter Of King
Carl XIV. of Sweden and Norway. who
was the richest princess In Europe
when she married Prince Frederick.
July 2s, 1869.
During the recent fine weather
Queen Victoria was seen taking tea In
a charming alcove on the east terrace
of Osborne. from whence a splendid
view Of the gardens is obtained. Her
majesty is a great lover Of chess and
follows the Hastings tournament with
great interest. She rarely plays, how
ever, now. but she can beat any men,
Der of the royal family except her eld-
est daughter, the ex-Empress Freder-
ick of Germany, who Is very skill
full player. The queen was taught how
to play chess by her husband, the
prince consort.
A reporter of the associated press
has made inquiries into the sensational
reports circulated In the United States
by a news agency. in spite Of the fact
that their accuracy has been repeat
edly denied by persons in authority
here, to the effect that the London
Athletic club was hesitating about
sending over the team to meet the New
York Athletic club. The result Is that
the associated press is once more au-
thorized to deny these reports. which
| sensation makers.
Senator Gray of Delaware is having
a nice time in London. owing to the
courtesies extended to him by the
United States ambassador, Hon. Thorn.
as +. Payard
Murat Halstead of Brooklyn Is here
and will remain In London for 10 days
He agrees with all that st. Clair Nc
Kelway, editor OF the Brooklyn Eagle
has said about English politics and the
beneficial results OF the recent general
| elections.
LtnIon continues to be crowded wiz
Americans. A prominent west end
| shopAeepr recently stated that "aad II
not been for the American patronage
this summer most Of the west end
shops would have been on the verge
G bankruptcy
The attention which the royal family
has unwillingly been compelled to be.
stow upon the ameer's son, Naxrulla
Khan, will, next week, be transferred
to two more acceptable guests. the
emperors OF Austria and Germany. /,
is intimated that the latter Is coming
with n more or less sportive intention
George Du Maurier Is most interested
In the forthcoming production Of "Tril.
| by" which is now booked Cor presen-
tation at the Haymarket during the
second week In October. Beerbohm
Tree Is having much trouble in secur.
| ing an ideal cast for July.
Editor Nelson OF the Kansas City
Star is seeing the sights of London
He favors the nomination of President
Cleveland for third term
John Fallingsby. protege OF the
late Senator Hearst OF California, Is a
conspicuous figure on Pickadilly every
4 afternoon.
John C. New has become disgusted
with the fact that he has been In bad
health ever since his arrival in London
and has abandoned his intention &c
visit the continent. He will return
home tomorrow by the American
steamship Berlin.
Charles S. Crisp. ex-speaker Of the