The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-07
"LABBY" VERY SEVERE
EDITOR OF LONDON TRUTH ROUND
LY SCORES NEW YORK SOCIETY.
"a More Contemplate and Corrupt
Crew Never Played Their Franks
Before Heaven--Bayard's Dinner.
Copyright. 1887. by the Associated Press)

doinr, generally discuss American society.
One newspaper says that Mr.. Martin is
unknown here Miss Cornelia Martin is the
Countess Of Craven) and explains that he is
a Chicago millionaire" Mr.. Henry La
bouchere editor OF Truth, remarks: No
one is heartier admirer of Americans
than I. but If they are judged by New York
society a more corrupt and contemplate
crew never played their pranks before
heaven. They are parody on the worst
features OF European capitals. The man
who can spend the most is deemed the
leader, while the jeunesse dOree is not sat
isfied with aping the most vulgar aspects
OF European society. but is anxious to re-
turn to the orgies which disgraced Rome
The thefts on Italian railroads have be-
come so notorious that the officials have
been investigating the matter and have
just issued q report declaring themselves
unable to deal with the evil. and suggest
ing that travellers cord their baggage and
seal each knot with leaden seal
In thanksgiving for the long life Of their
parents the children of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Gladstone are about TO erect me-
mortal window in Hawarden Church, and
have accepted the design of Burne Jones.
Continuous rains forecast renewed floods
in the Thames valley. especially at Datch-
EFT. Kingston. Oxford, NARROW and Craven
shan. which are already suffering, and
which seriously threatens Elton. If the
water rises there rine inches more most
OF the boys must be sent home. From all
parts OF tho continent come the same Sto-
rieS of floods and rains The weather along
the Riviera has been the worst in years.
There have been daily rains and the roads
are seas of mud. The continuance of the
rains has had bad effect on the invalids
who are there on account of the climate
and the doctors are kept very busy attend
ing TO their patients.
The dinner which United States Embassa-
dor Bayard gave on Wednesday to the
Prince of Wales, and which was attended
by number of the most prominent per-
sons of England. including the Marquis of
Salisbury, was a great success in all re-
spects- The Prince of Wales enjoyed him
self greatly and was very appreciative of
the American dishes, especially the BRAN
died peaches. which unknown in Eng
land. The assumption that the Prince Of
Wales's acceptance of Mr.. Bayard's invita-
ton was personal tribute TO the present
American ambassador is erroneous. The
Prince OF Wales has often dined with pre-
vlous American ministers and also with
former secretaries OF the American lega-
ton. The fact that the prince and all the
other EngliShmen present wore their orders
considered
cial occasion and desired TO pay a compli-
ment TO the American nation. This is like
wise showIs by his toast at the dinner of
the White triarS Club. which includes the
beSt-knOwn authors anc newspaper writer's
a Few evenings ago. Consul General Collins
was, the guest of hone and over one hun
Messrs. Homty, Farjeon, Christie-M Murray
Poultney BigeIow and Lowe, editor of the
81. James Gazette. Replying to a toast
the consul general made a speech of re-
1resh1ng candor. in which he good Eatured-
~ criticised the English and praised Amer
lea. lie said: You have much time at
your disposal as TO be able to devote much
OF vt TO the regulation of the affairs of other
countries You hold your meetings. appoint
your committees and denounce negro lynch
1ngs in America; yet you kill more negroes
n monthly biSto In africa than we have done in
strongly in favor Of the arbitration treaty
The squabbles among the members of the
Irish parliamentary party continue The
name of Mr.. Vesey Knox, anti-Parnellite.
a member for Londonderry city, was re-
moved from the list of members of that
party at a meeting of the Dillonites on
Thursday, after the receipt of a letter from
Mr. Knox refusing to join the party under
his arrival in England, Col. Cecil Rhodes
has been deluged with invitations. tele-
grams. love letters, bouquets and requests
for his photograph, locks of hair and au-
tographS, in addition to suggestions of a.
proposal OF marriage.
There Is widespread interest I'm the COM
ing election in the Bridgeton division of
Glasgow for successor in Parliament to
Sir George Otto Trevelyan whose resigna-
ton has just been announced. The Radicals
have selected Sir Charles Cameron. whose
platform IS home rule. disestablshment
taxation OF land values and the canceling
or the prohibition of the importation of cat
tie from Canada and the United States
which he declares is especially injurious TO
no IONS i've ;.lo@
Charles Scott Dickson, is the solicitor GEN
eral for Scotland.
Washington Hall. in the county of Dur
ham. has just been sold for $780, This was
the estate which both Washington Irving
and Robert Sturgess, the local historian
claim as belonging to the ancestors of
George Washington. The historic mansion
now let IN tenements, and the land attached
10 1t were bought by the local authorities.
VINO desired TO make cemetery. Part of
the land was not required for this purpose
and. together with the hail. it was bought
under the hammer.
Miss Terry is said to be completely re-
stored to health by her stay in the south
OF France.
Mr.. Arthur C. Hudleigh reopened the
Court Theater tonight, with a revival of
Robert Buchanan's Sweet Nancy" with
almost al the same cast as when produced at
The scheme for the establishments of the
Siddons House private hospital for actors
ana actresses has been abandoned and the
income from the amount collected will be
transferred TO the actors benefit fund.
n. j. Leslie has. since the collapse of
The Pilgrims Progress" resigned the
managing dictatorship of the American
Anglo theatrical syndicate ard thereby
severed all connection with the Olympia
Theater.
East Lynne" was revived on MONDAY m
the Elephant and Castle Theater with Maud
Elmer as Lady Isabel. The play has drawn
well ana stu retains its hold on the loyal
Arthur Sturgess has decided TO call the
English version of La Poupeo" which will
shortly be presented at the Prince of Wales
Theater, The Automatic Bride
Madge Ellis. the American music-haI
singer, VINO mas achieved much success i'm
LONDON, Is being congratulated on having
Won her suit against Mr.. and Mrs Reed
or the Social Purity League. When the
question or granting a license to the OK
1Ord Music Hall was last brought before the
county Council the Reeds stated that Miss
Ellis had appeared upon its stage in hare
Iees. Ihey now publish a most humble re-
traction, and Miss Ellis is paid All her
costs and receives a substantial sum in adl
ditiOn- Miss Ellis became. some time ago
the mother OF little daughter. Charley
Mitchell stood sponsor for the child
wilson Barrett produced his lonC-prorn
ised play. The Daughters of Babylon
Iast Ihursday evening. The cast is of
american playcrs-AIr. McIeay Miss LET
tries Miss @ Brien and Miss Collier
'Society" Ear Marks.
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