The Indianapolis journal., 1896-06-07
WALES is NOW, A HERO
MOST POPULAR MAN In ALL BRITAIN
SINCE HE WON THE DERBY.
The Prince Greeted with Applause
whenever He Appears in Public
William Astor's Toadyfsm.

LONDON, June 6--AS usual during the
Derby week, there has been the largest gath
ering in town of all sets. and the dull season
in this respect was considerably enlivened.
The event of the week was the Derby run
on Wednesday won by the Prince of Wales's
colt Persimmon. Seldom has there been such
excitement in England. AS for the Prince of
Wales. he is simply overpowered with ap-
pfause every time he shows himself in pub
lie and kilograms are still pouring into Marl-
borough House congratulatng him on the
success Of his stable. The Queen, Emperor
William, the Czar and most Of the crowned
heads have telegraphed TO the Prince on the
occasion. Letters have been written to the
press about Persimmon and the editorial
writer's continue to comment on the event
with much gush and fulsomeness. The only
discordant voice thus far comes from Scot
land. where the Rev. Mr.. Fergus at meet
ing of the Religious Tract Society, suggested
that they send colporteurs to Epson in or
der to induce the Prince of Wales, and, In
cidentally. Lord Rosebery, to try for a
higher race than the Derby"
The Prince of Wales's Derby dinner at
Marlborough House was most festive re-
past. The dining room Was tastefully deco
rated. All the electroliers were fully lighted,
bringing out TO perfection the decorative
beauty of the table and the dazzling brill
liancy OF the buffet with its burden OF rich
silver and gold plate. The finest silver serv-
ice the Prince possesses was used on this
occasion The menu edited by the Prince
OF Wales and the wines we're Of the finest
procurable. including Royal Tawney port.
half century old; Royal White port and
sherry, laid down a, the time OF the Georges;
splendid champagne of the vintage of 1864
and Nladre and Chamberlain OF the rarest
qualities aEach guest waited on by a
special servant and 1t was not until morning
was far advanced that the last OF the guests,
who included the Duke OF Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha. the Duke OF York, Prince Christian Of
Schleswig-Holstein. the Duke of ST. Adams,
the Duke Of Devonshir the Earl Of Dun
raven and Mr.. c. D. Rose, drove up st.
James street.
There is not the slightest ground for sus-
picion that the race for the Derby stakes
was no; won on It's merits after most diff
or people believe that the race was arranged
for the Princes entry TO win. Truth says:
Before the race the comments showed thar
the public had unquestionably conceived the
idea that Persimmon was horse which IL
was prudent 10 support. and IL was actually
believed by tens OF thousands that various
owners were SO saturated with savish, grow
cling servility that they were doing every
thing possible 10 smooth the way for the
Prince Of Wales's colt
The society newspapers comment on the
splendor OF Mr.. William Astors house party
which assembled at Cliveden, on Saturday
last. to meet the Prince OF Wales. The
guests included Lord Roberts. the Duke and
Duchess OF Buccleuch, the Earl and Countess
OF Marlborough and Lady Randolph Church.
III This has caused one OF the papers TO
remark that IL Is likely Lady Churchill will
become the second Mrs. Astor, thus reviv-
Ing an old rumor which seems to be full Of
vitality. Another organ of society SAYS that
Mr.. Astor was naturalzed British subject
some time ago and predicts that he is GO
ing into politics or Is fishing for a title"
The London Figaro devotes much space to
the case OF Mrs. Florence Maybrlck. print
ing letters from her mother Baroness De
Rouques. and her lawyer. The most virulent
articles which have appeared against Mrs
ten by the American portion of the British
papers, and her countrymen are said 10 be
asssaiiing her violently. and even at the
alleged to be at work.
The Daily News to-day prints a column
interview with Miss Jane Addams. founder
OF the Hull House. of Chicago, who is now
studying the East End OF London. In which
that lady Is quoted as saying that she
thinks London is more wicked than Chi
cago. whose faults, she explains, are those
of youth. and not anything like the insidi-
BUSINESS OF vice that Is found In the larger
continental cities.
The sale OF Shakespeare relics from the
collection belonging TO the Hart family, de-
scendants OF the poets sister Jean, took
place during the week. and brought small
prices. Ar oak writing desk was sold for
t3 A curious dice and card-box presented
To Shakespeare by some member of the Span
ish royal family. went for the same sum.
A basket hilted sword, described by WASH
ington Irving. fetched Is. and plaster
panel. dated 1905, from the wall of Shak-
speare's house, sold for ESQ.
The next drawing room will be held at
Buckingham Palace. by the Princess OF
Wales. In behalf OF the Queen, on wednes-
day next. June 10. The United States en-
bassador, Mr.. Thomas +. Bayard. will pre-
sent Mrs. Livingston Schuyler. Miss Grace
Lonham and Miss Mitchell, all of New
York. and Miss Elizabeth Shelly, of Ala
bama. al the request OF the United States
Minister to Spain, Mr.. Hannis Taylor.
The American line steamship New York.
which sailed from Southampton for New
York to-day. had among her passengers