Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-01-12


aims policy towards Russia and France.
1t has been entered upon reluctantly
and under compulslon of destiny. for
the Marquis OF Salisbury has always
been a German In his sympathles.
In the meanwhile preparations for
war are being actively pushed by Great
Britain, although little is heard from
Germany on the same subject.
Three tons Of Lee-Metford rifles have
been received at Chatham for the war
ships which are being completed to
form part OF the aging squadron, and
the supplies OF cartridges, shells, pro-
v's'ons and other warllke supplies are
being added to In all quarters every
hour.
There has been much gossip In
society over the friction which has
arisen In the Marlborough family. The
INST was the announcement on Jtn.
that "ln view of the humorous mis-
statements with reference to the i'm
prorements OF Rlenheim palace the
Duke OF Marlborough authorizes the
publication of the account showing
that the entire sum has been paid for
by the sale of property to which the
duke became entitled at his majority,
his father being only entitled to the
Income Of the capital sum"
The statement that all the improve
ment at Blenheim was paid for by the
society, as the widow of the late duke
trcrmerly Mrs. Hammersley OF New
York and now Lady William Berres-
ford), herself used TO tell how she had
to buy even new locks for the doors
and windows and to renay he- the late
duke heavily insured his life IN her
favor. Now comes n letter from the
Duke Of Marlbnrough's lawyers car
recting the published stat Sment that
lady William Berresfprd and Mrs.
w. *. Vanderbilt superintendent the
Christmas festivitit s at Blsn1 Elm cas-
tie. The letter reads:
I'VE desire to inform YOU that there
were no f6~tivlties Mt Blenhein castle
and nothing cojointly superintendent
bv Mrs. W. x. Vanderbilt or Lillian.
Duchess of Marlborough. as hla grace
takes charge OF his house and every
thing connected with and brooks no
Interference"
Truth this week devotes several pages
to Miss Kate Marsden. the English
nrrse OF Siberian leper fame and pub
rogl tlons which the Times submitted
to her and which she has not answer
ed. They impute immortality. dishon-
esty and lying and a more damuing
Feries of imputatlans upon one pr TESS
INK TO be engaged In philanthropic
work could hardly be put in the same
shane.
Truth says:
She was asked to answer yes or
mo- to specific charges of the most
shocking immortality and to Identity
an improper letter che wrote to a lady;
she was asked whether she had written
similar letters to other ladies'"
The ball given by the Marquis and
Mnrchioness of Salisbury Mt Hntheld
house. Hertfordshire. on Wednesday
last. was second only In Importance to
state functions at Rockingham Palace.
Royalty was represented by Prince and
Tt'ncess Christian, the French and
BRAZILIAN ambassadors were there; nav
al and .nllltary attaches of the different
| embassies and legations were numer-
| Gus, and the German ambassador.
| Count Won Hatzfeldt Weinberg. was
conspicuous by his absence" Three
| special trains left London for Hatfield
| on the evening In question and returned
| to London after the ball with many
| guests.
| Vanity Fair confirms the exclusive
announcement OF the Associated Press
/ that It Is practically settled that the
; London Athletic club will challenge the
( New York Athletic club to engage In a
series OF field sports here on July II.
This weeks racing calendar was
eagerly awaited by racing men. as It
shows the entries for some OF the races
to be decided In 1897.
Mr.. Richard Croker of New York
makes the heaviest showing among the
| Americans He has horses entered for
nearly every meeting. Mr. Pierre Lor-
Hard and August Belmont have only
few entries.
| Mr.. Croker has entered Sir Excess
| Rey FL Santa Anita, Prince George
Armitage and Maria. MIR. Iorlllard
has entered bubble, Lamrock and
| Beresak. and Mr.. Belmont has enter.
| ed Tagus. Glorious and Terpsichore
In the Ascot gold cup In 1895 Mr.. CrolS.
er's Rey FL Santa Anita will compete
| with the Prince Of Wales Florisel III
! Mrs. Langtry's Pride of the Sea, Lord
Royaberry's Sir vlsto. Baron Roth.
sehiid's St Frusquin. and Baron
Hirsch's Reminder.