The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-12-09

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Sir John Lubbock Is the only living
man who has won distinction as a man
Of business, a politician, a man of sci
ence and of letters.
The Prince of Naples, one of the best
numismatists in Europe, has been made
an honorary member of the French Nu-
musmatic society.
Senator Mcmillan, of Michigan, pos
sesses one Of the finest collection Of
paintings in this country. He is great
admirer of American art.
Vanity of vanity: prince Bismarck
has been heard to say that he would
rather find a cure for rheumatism than
have all the titles Of Europe conferred
upon HIM"
Chicago Daily News: "Any adult
Chicagoan who has not invented a new
and perfect street-car fender will please
call at police headquarters and give an
account of himself"
WI Ting Fong, minister to the United
States from China, is much interested
in forming plan for the education Of
the Chinese in this country, and it is
likely that his ideas will soon take
definite shape. ..... ...
Borasjeno Koloman Tisczo, Hungary's
greatest statesman, has not taken an
active interest in politics since he re-
signed the premiership. He is said to
resemble Bismarck in many points Of
personal character.
Anthony Hope said recently In regard
10 the rumor that he was engaged to be
married: "That was entirely a news
paper story. 1t was very annoying to
all concerned, and I couldn't possibly
say anything about it,
49, Professor Quidde of Munich, who is
talked of for a place in the Reichstag,
leaped into fame by the publication of
pamphlet entitled "Caligula," in
which he drew a parallel between the
character and careers of the Roman
monster and the German emperor.
Humbert T., King Of Italy, is the only
European monarch who has been
wounded in actual warfare in recent
times. The occasion was at the battle
OF Custozza, which ended so disastrous
1y for the Italians. He was opposed by
the Austrians under the Archduke AL
bert, who were the victors.
The Chicago Record remarks: "On
the whole, the substance of the presi- |
dents decision concerning Cuba is like
ly to be regarded with favor, since he |
declares a purpose to keep to the course |
of national honor and integrity while |
surrendering no right to interfere ac- |
lively If the Cuban question remains
unsettled"
Old Prince Hohenlohe, the chancellor
although almost an octogenarian, is
still hale and hearty. A few days ago.
while attending a hunting party at
Grabowo, one Of his estates, he distin-
guished himself as sportsman. kill
ing on the second day alone nineteen
hare, one fox and nineteen pheasants.
beating all the others and winning the
title Of king Of the chase.
The Oldest marriage certificate in fhe
world is to be seen in the British NIL
scum. 1t is over 3,4OO years old and is
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