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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-16

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SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D., L. 8; w.
passenger depot Conducted on the Eu-
ropsan plan. VICTOR KOCH. Prop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04

upon his arrival In this country, viii
De tine guest OF George W. ChiIds DreNel
son OF Anthony Drexel. and editor OF "a
Philadelphia newspaper. During his Nis.i
be- Will traverse the entire breadth of The
country and viii De the recipient of such
Hospitality e. is customary With the
American people A fen words OK tAe
heraldic line o. the much talked 0f yi5-
itor Is aprOp0s al this time.
His Majesty Is the first cousin 20 Queen
Victoria. His mother was Prince
Louise OF Orleans daughter OF Louis
Philippe and ~ IS is "a characterize
trait o. his that he never wears gloves.
10 b looked upon more .s proof chat
he is proud OF his descent from the Orr
leans family, NhO were noted for thcir
cxquisitely shaped hands. than 10 the
fact that his own hands are beautiful
and aristocratic in their lines.
HIS LIFE.
Leopold was born at Brussels April g.
1875. succeeded 70 the throne December
mn ise5. and has ruled continuously since
fhat period. IN 1910 ne was created tho
Duke OF Brabant. and this title MS
.fres been recognized as thar OF me heir
. 9oarcnt 70 t.c Belgian throne. lie took
Ms seat in the Senate on reaching his
majority In 1855.
Whoever studies the physiogomy OF
reooold III. cannot fail TO be struck with
ths rigid look OF his countenance. which
rather repels advances and this ph's'ox-
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known "Cleo do Nlerodo" was doing "A
the parlance OF American stageology- a
song and dance act
King Leopold. accompanied By hts
faithful secretary. occupied private box
I'm the amusement resort Leopold 1T.
Was apparently unintercsted with the
programme until the appearance OF Geo
dc Mer0de." The beauty of the girl her
graceful carriage, her sparkling eyes ana
the dainty manner IN which she pirou-
cited about the stage all tended 10
arouse the enthusiasm Of the royal VS.
itor.
His "bravos" were loud and frequent.
so much SO. in fact. THAI the manager
OF the theatre demanded that be cease
the noise. Leopold grew indignant and
shouted bravo even louder than before.
The manager with the assistance OF the
stalwart Peudarme, evicted the trouble
some patron from the theatre.
In tho Indignation at the summary
eiectment Leopold unlntentionally rec
vealed his identity. Tho manager OF Che
theatre begged ten thousand pardons and
ten minutes later Leopold was again in
the box. and the professional reputation
of "Cleo de Merode' was established
throughout the land.
FUN ~ AMERICA.
When King Leopold visits this country
which he VIII do In the course OF cou-
pie Of months. ha having already pur-
chased tho Drcxel yacht "Margaritl."
Tt Is So Beautiful That Tie Has
Never Worn Glove 10 Hide II.
Sc may De that he will create % new idol
90 DO w0rshippod by the "chappics' who
occupy the front rows az the theatres.
TO win tho applause Of the King OF
Belgians e. considered a plum worth
picking by any member OF the dramatic
profession, and as the gay old monarch
IS known % be passionately fond Of
American art. it IS more than probable
that his footprints viii long Dee traced
in this country.
1t ia understood that King Leopold
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04

CAvTTE. Aug 4-Your correspondent
had to-day. the pleasure Of an interview
with General Emilio Aguinaldo. head OF
tho Philippine insurgents.
Agulnaldo is the smallest fighting ma
chine in the world. BY the side OF
man OF ordinary height he looks IKE a
boy. standing alongside tan man ne Is
q midget. Not only is he very snort Out
very slight Ind dark as well. He Is
1.-THE. agile. graceful and free OF move
rnent like boy OF fourteen. A mere
stripping you would declare him.
Aguinaldo bids fair 70 become an inter-
national insect. When other nations are
quieting down he Is getting ready 70
fight. He has fought so long that ne has
become seasoned with smoke az other
men become seasoned with food. and he
will no more give 1t mp than they WI
give up dining.
In the old town OF Cavite there stands
@ house which was the former home Of
q rich native. The house IS situated on
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04
The Smallest Fighting
Machine in The World.

line. They are ugly. low-browed fellows
with an evil look for the stranger, but
when the name OF an American Is an
nounced they smile and lower their guns.
Aguinaldo's presence or absence is
never made known and up 10 the time
you meet HIM face to faces-you are
uncertain whether he s. at home or not,
for the guards remain absolutely impen-
otrable on the subject.
I presented my card 10 the foremost OF
tho guard and no. glancing at II, shouted
something TO the lino OF soldiers, and i'm
mediately they stepped further apart
making a broad. military avenue down
which ! walked with all possible dig
nifty.
once inside the court things began 20
take on a more formidable aspect. The
guard met me az the foot Of the stair
way which leads 10 the court, and con-
Quoted me 10 the landing on top. This
landing is large and makes a good ante
chamber. There were guards every four
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04
HERE COMES A
MERRY MONARCH
Leopold Il, King Of the BeIgians'
About TO Make Us Long VISIT
HIS WIFE IS NOT WITH HIM,
ATablc aud Fond Of n Good Time, He
Comes Here to Repeat His Partisan
joys and Successcs-The Alad-
din ofRoyaIty and His Wand

Now comes the announcement from
Paris that Americans Of distinction will
have the privilege OF extending their hos
pitality to a representative Of their blood
royal-a king-the heralded potontate be-
ing none other than Leopold H., King Of
the Belgians.
With the first rumor Of the intended
visit OF Ills Majesty TO this country.
the wheels and cogs OF our ultra select
nOcial elements have Deon started on "A
whirr OF preparative industry. The gold
representatives OF American swelldom
are fairly tumbling over one another
in the frantic cndoaNor 10 secure His
Royal lIighncss. as "a guest OK this or
that hOspitablo board Family escutch-
cons. houses bearing important mono
grams and tho gi.ded elements OF social
democracy dominating throughout the
entire, this our Bohemian land, have de-
cided 10 tack the tag OF social homage
above their d00r-piates upon the advent
OF his iliustri0us Highuess.
ALL A-FLUIIEH.
N0t only the cream OF our social circles
elect, but in almost an branches of SOC
ciety. tapering down from tine multi
millionaire. 10 tho common ordinary gem
teman. there IS decided under current
OF expectations rivalry apparent
This is due principally 10 the fact that
Leopold II. is regarded By all classes as
tho modern cenn of European Royalty
lie has but 20 wave his wand and from
among the ordinary walks of NO per-
sonage Of exalted preforment is born 20
sociology. Aspiring genius. struggling
against the fate OF fortune. has hecn
lifted from obscurity into almost nation
al fame by ID single glance from tho
Jolly old King Of tho Beig.ans
A characteristic generally predominant
among the Beleians rs their aptitude for
pronounced enertII. II has even been
claimed that the Bciai1ns are OF % some
what phlcrmatie disposition and their in-
ability 10 appreciate a Joker OF the ribald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04

Admiral Farragut used to relate that a
pretty girl on a Mississippi steamer was
anxiously sought in marriage by five Of
the passengers. Viewing them all with
favor the girl applied to the captain OF
the boat for advice in making her selec-
ton. lie suggested that she leap over
board, after he had made arrangement
that would make injury 10 her impossible
She did as ne said. Four Of her suif0rs
promptly went in after her, ana united in
bringing her safely back 70 the deck
.'What shall 1 do now?" she perpexeGlv
inquired OF the captain
II don't rightly know, miss" he an
swered, "but IL seems 10 me I'd take the
dry na"-New York Tribune.
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American variety IS accepted without
even d passing comment
a JOLLY OLD SOUL
IL must Doe understood, however, tnat
King Leopold does NOT come under THIS
list of phlegmatists He is known the
world over as a real jolly old chap
whose inordinate ambition in life Is TIE
qualification OK his whimsical ldncies.
lie has ruled the Bo.s.ans for thirty
three long years. proving himself In that
time what the dip.omausts term safe
Sovereign" He has not Deecn ambitious,
uoither has he been troublesome; the
Belgians are contented and Leopold, with
Just realization of h.s official position
is thorouehly satisfied w.tn his job. IL
has been frequently minated hy Euro
pean critics during tho past ten years
that Leopold H., kim OF the be.gians.
was rapidly cultivatne tendency for
eaiety. entirely Beyond lhe bounds OF Bel
gian pr0priety.
We have heard and noted ON several
occasions during the past five years OF
the sensational escaplles in Paris. In
dulged On by our expected visitor. IFS
favorlte amusement has been in travel
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pold had been lost for three weeks,
couriers were scurryiug about all Europe
selrching for the representative head OF
tAo Beisans.
When they found him-Leopold was
sorry-he had been having one grand
sortls OF conyiyial dclauchins, he had
started out 20 get his moneys WORTH
and according 90 the stories Ills High
ness had succeeded in thoroughly enjoy
Ing himself
The name 81 cleo dc Merode IS known
throughout all Europe. The creation OF
a King. the subsequent premiere artist
of vaudeville OF the gay Partisan capital,
from obscurity 90 rcnown ia single
rislt from poverty DO opueuce and all
through the magic waving of Leopold
wand ALEl
DISCOVERING AlERODE.
This was only "a. few years ago. Since
that time "Cle0 de MerOde' has accumu-
lated fortune. estimated at over mill
lion dollars. The popularity OF this wo-
man was tho result OF "a mad freak on
the pare OF the Merry Monarch" Tray
tUlnr inc0gnito be had visited cheap
! variety halls IN Paris where the then un-
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feet. They were dressed in a material
which looks like blue denim OF the cheap
est kind. They tell me this material Is
made is Japan and is sent TO Aguinaldo
by his Japanese friends in sufficient
quantity to olothe al his attendants.
The guards wege dressed in new uni-
forms. and IN spite OF the cheapness Of
the material they looked very neat
At their request / seated myself in
a chair of japanese mating and waited
while my card was taken In. In a
minute the guard who had taken my
card returned. and mouoned me TO fol-
low. lie spoke English fairly well. and
as we stepped over the door sill he said
Pc careful" pointing 20 a sill over
which | might have fallen. Turning 10
the right he threw open door and
bowed me 10 a chair very much like
those outside. seated myself and wait
ed. but not long.
A CLOSE VIEW.
In q moment the door at the other side
OF the room opened and Aguinaldo came
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Gale de Arsenal. which is the main ave
nue. OF Cavite IL was once the hnest
dwelling in the town but for some time
past IL mas stood deserted because no one
could amord to hire H.
Acuinaldo tool, ossession OF this roomy
rich oid mansion Immediately upon his
arrival In Cayite. and there he is now es-
tsbishea He calls It his headquarters
and he maintains there something Ike
military state His old father and moth
er and several OF his other relatives are
living in these headquarters. and possibly
q wife OF Aeuinaldo. The insurgents
maintain the greatest secrecy regarding
their chieftain and only an American can
reach him.
Your correspondent approached the
paved court az the street entrance and
handed his card 10 the guard.
A FORMIDABLE RECEPTION.
Behind the guaro stood long double
line OF insurgents guns in hand; twenty
on each side. and 10 get into the court
enc must walk between this formidable
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04

int I would never have known II was
he unless the guard had pronounced ms
name. 30 very slight and unassuhlns
was he in appearance He came straight
toward me with short. quick steps, mucn
as a girl walks. and held out his mana
with a frank smile. | rose ana look H.
The insurgent general gave my hand a
short quick shake and snotioned me 10
NV chair again. lie seated himself oppo-
site.
cd in a suit Of spotless linen. Ho wore
a shirt OF European make with a bril-
llantlv polished front His collar had
broad turnover points and he wore
black cravat tied in n bow. His only
concession in dress was pair OK red
velvet slippers which were heavily en-
broidered IN gold. They encased his feet,
which we're remarkably shapely, and
fitted him as though they were made for
Tor him. as doubtless they were.
found myself staring az Aguinaldo
who leaned a little forward in his chair
Win one hand upon his knee. He looked
me right I'm the eyes and evidently ex-
nected me 10 begin the conversation.
besrated. then said. General, what
can YOU tell me about the future OF the
islands?"
said he
"Would YOU prefer 70 live under Amer
lean rule2" I asked presenting the ques-
ton which 7 knew was Of utmost inter-
est I'm America.
yes" he said. 81 hope for republic
under a limited protectorate'
"The Spaniards have been badly de-
foated."T remarked At this Aguinaldo
smiled. and the smile deepened until his
whole countenance seemed TO laugh.
"That IS good" said he. continuing the
smile.
"Yet the insurgents have met with
some defeats" ! veuturcd.
At this Agulnaldo face grew solemn
and he said I'm a low tone. "Too bad
! tried 70 get him 10 say moro. but no
absolutely would not. yes and NO.
were hts replies and when 7 vcn'urcd 10
press my questions he would reply mo
thing" I'm "a sturdy voice which told me
that A. would be useless 10 urge him.
a DISMISSAL.
our talk Was short. Aguinaldo sud
denly arose and. m0tioning 10 the guard.
intimated that he had pressing business
outside. and before ! could more than
say goodbye ne had disappeared by tho
same door through which Doe hs>l entered.
10 was an abrupt dismissal, but not an
unfriondly one.
The guard then approached and behind
him appeared servant. bearing tray
with fruit and wine. A small table was
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04

Vegetable n1res. such as cocoanut or
Mexican ihrcs, are used 90 replace horse
hair IN the manufacture OK mattresses.
the artificial hair being boiled man aka
II 10 remove the soft portion. after which
they are dyed and Vanished and dried
az a high temperature
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-04

AGI1NAIDo TING MACHINE IN THE WORLD
Of Per-
Carefully Asuuo
Only and a IalfT Zines Large
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10 was only last April that Leopold
III. was discovered in Paris enjoying him
self in the good Old fashioned style
characteristic OF the Latin quarter. Leo
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ing about Europe incognito. always at
tended hy his faithful ally and compan-
ion, Oswald Pappenience.
lost ~ PARIS
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st in front OF me and the little repast
was spread out by the servant. Seeing
that all was meant in the most friendly
fashion, 1 partOOk Of it,
1t was evidently the Generals library
this room in which he had chosen TO re-
ceive an American. On one side stood
a lady S writing desk Of japanese make
al the back was q bevellcd edged mirror
of European manufacture and there
We're several small drawers I'm the front
This was AguinaldO's work table on
the top lay package Of Japanese writing
paper and the implements for writing.
in further corner of the room were
two large, strong iron boxes, which were
evidently the dictatorial treasury. In
side doubtless lay AguinaldO's papers OF
state and probably the coin OF his realm.
and his own savings. for Aguinaldo has
no other hiding place than this Ills
former home was deserted rs be took
Iis troops on 10 Cayite, and he carries
W In him all that he has in the world
In the center of the room was the one
actual comfort. II was in the shape of
an old grand plano. several feet higher
than those Of modern make. and behind
10 stood AN old-fashioned piano chair
with a back. Possibly these belonged 10
the old grandee who had formerly innaD-
tied the house and Aguinaldo. when he
took possession OF II, had fallen heir TO
the plano also.
HIS JAPANESE BIRTH.
II was in this little town twenty-six
years ago that Aguinaldo was born. His
. parents, a clever Japanese couple went
y there TO earn living and the boy first
saw the light in the old town over which
he now rules as absolute commander.
Possibly his boyhood days We're spent
peering into the gardens which he little
thought some day to possess.
There were hat racks. easy chairs, and
foot stools OF sufficient abundance, and
the room somehow had the appearance
OF comfort, so noticeable in a japanese
home and so lacking in European house
holds. Each chair was a bamboo, soft
and yielding and the hat rack was low
and the mirrors broad.
ON my way out the guard saluted and
the chamberlain of the household con-
Quoted me entirely through the line and
bowed low az the outside gate.
The gossip OF Cavite IS that Aguinaldo
and his followers are preparing 20 take
the Philippines from Spain. They will
not modest our Manila. They are willing
10 rule the Philippines with the Ameri-
cans, but they will not tolerate the Span
ish BY his looks and actions Aguinaido
told me as much a this.
\ 3. WALPOOLE.
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In q moment the door at the other side
OF the room opened and Aguinaldo came
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-14
REVIEW OF THE WEEK.

gave lawn social Monday evening on Hall
avenue. Rodenkirchen's orchestra played dur
ing fb the eo EVENING, and the grounds were light
Japanese lanterns. At the lemonade table was
Miss Olivia Minea; at the ice cream tables
were Misses Mary Apfelbacker, Marriet Stair
Josephine Resch, Katherine Minea, Emma and
Caroline Jobst, Julia Apfeibacker, Rose
Friedle, Amelia and Carrie Miller, Fannis.
Amelia and Grace Gusbower. Tile and Josie
Boensch; at the supply booth were Mesdarnes
Wash1ngberger, Beesil, Elener Fry and REIN
ment.
The Christian Endeavorers of First Chris
tian Church gave social Tuesday evening
at the home Of Rev. and Mrs A. D. Harmon.
on Laurel avenue. In charge OF the entertain
c. E. Battles. Miss Nora Moran, Miss Eva
Smith, Leslie Gadd, Miss Della Crawford.
Miss Jerreys. Miss Farwell and Miss Ethel
Moran
The Epworth League of the Clinton Avenue
NJ E. Church gave an ice cream social Thurs
day evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs ]
H. Wood, on Prescott street.
Miss Anna Lawrence was pleasantly sur
prfsed Wednesday evening by the members
of the Do Little Club at her home on De-
catur street.
Miss Elizabeth Mcintyre, wto has been the
| guests Of the Misses Frazer, of De Soto street,
ieit this morning for her home in Eau Claire.
MISS Belle Overton, of Grand avenue q
| spending the present week at Asbury Park,
| n. j. She will return home about Aug. q.
The Aid Society of the Goodrich Avenue
Presoyterian Cnurch gave lawn fete Thurs
| Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Reilly, OF 63 TiIton
street, have gone East for short visit.
Miss Alice Poirier has returned from a few
weeks visit at the head Of the lakes
| Miss Hanna Palmquist was rendered a sur
| prise Friday evening.
| Miss Henley, of Marion street. has returned
! from Minnetonka.
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ST. ANTHONY PARK.

Capt Hunter. lately from Cuba, who has
been visiting his sister, Mrs Friend Brace, of
Bayless avenue, left last week for his regi-
ment.
Mrs. Gardiner Blake and Mrs. Pennall will
give a reception Thursday afternoon at the
home of the former in honor Of Mrs. Hoyt.
Miss Matte Harris entertained a few
friends from the state university and the
Park Friday evening.
George Passage. George Barnum and
trip to Red Wing.
Col. and Mrs. Liggett, Of Scudder avenue,
went on Friday morning for a trip through
the great lakes.
The Woman's Park association gave a pic
mic at Minnehaha falls Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Green entertained the ladies of the
Congregational church on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Thompson. of Weverly, Wis, spent
Tuesday with Mr.. Baker. of Blake avenue.
Mrs. W. H. Lowell, of Priscilla street. left
last night for visit to Fort Wayne, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fugle, of Rockford, To-, were
the guests of Mrs. Matschke last Tuesday.
Miss THAN, of Oak Park ILL.,, is visiting
Mrs. j. T. Stewart. Of Raymond avenue.
Mrs. Hill gave party last evening in
honor of the birthday Of her daughter.
The young gentlemen gave a dancing party
at the Central hall Friday evening
Archie Hacker. from Nebraska. is visit
ing his parents, Of Raymond avenue
few Of her friends Friday evening
Col. Taylor and family have gone to Ia
coma for the rest Of the summer
Miss THAN is visiting her aunt. Mrs
Stewart of Raymond avenue.
Mr. Barber, of Nebraska, is visiting Mr..
and Mrs H. Hacker.
Dayton Conditt, of Dartmouth college is
visiting his parents.
Conditt.
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lions on the banjo, accompanied with vocal

tons on the banjo, accompanied with vocal
selections.
Among those present were Ike Lederer w.
]. Tompkins. Louis Nash, R. F. Eldridge,
B. r. Knauft, F. H. Rice. j. T. Schusler, 8.
+. Foreman, Benjamin Cole, H. G. Munson,
L. G. Trow, H. J. Byron and S. G. Iverson.
Miss Wilson, of this city. was a guest OF
honor at dancing party given in st. Cloud
Thursday evening by the Misses Mcclure.
Mrs. G. L. Warren and son, of North Vic
toria street. have gone to Manitou Junction,
Lake Mnnetonka, for a week.
Bert and Clayton Stewart are at Lake John.
Ted Simpson Is at Coney Island hotel, Wa
COMA
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Roehr:ch are at the Lake
house at Waconia.
Hotel del Otero, Minnetonka, Is entertain
ing a party Of local celebrities from Aleda:
III. They came up last week on the boat and
will return this week the same way. The
party includes James M. Brock Hte's at
torney of Mercer county. Illinois: Charles
Kinsley, county treasurer Guy G. Scott,
mayor of Aeda; G. l.. Candor, cashier Of
the Farmers bank: r Parkman, w. C. Full
ton, Dr. George c. Davis. Most of the men
are accompanied by their wives.
At Mrs. c. A. Severance's beautiful sum-
mer home at Cottage Grove, where many St.
Paul women have been royalty entertsined,
every bird known to Minnesota has been en-
ticed. excepting the Bob % link Mrs. Sew
erance is one OF the most earnest of the
Humane society workers and has made the
birds welcome to her grounds from pure love
for them.