The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-20
COLOR LINE DRAWN.
John Bulls Eyes Open to Mis-
cegenation'S Evils.
THERE'S AKAFFlR MIDWAY
In Town and Certain London
Ladies are IndiScreet.

Copyright, 1929 by the Associated Press)
London. Aug. ia certain matter has
raised storm of indignation in London.
At the Earl's Court exhibition Is a Kafiir
kraral, somewhat similar to the Da-
honey camp alta the Chicago worlds
fair. In spite Of the fact that the karaal
is managed by an influential company.
called the Save South Africa, limited, It
is alleged that the vilest orgies take
place there. But the greatest storm was
raised by the innocent and worse atten-
lions showered by Englishmen upon these
half-naked Kafhrs, instigated by Curl
osity, kindness or other motives. Fash
ionable women go into the black mems
huts and give them presents. The Kaffirs
put the worst possible Interpretation upon
feminine alteration. The extent Of this
black worship has ben brought out prom
inently by the marriage of an alleged
prince, a former inmate of the karaal. t.
an English girl who is well connected.
The papers denounce the show and pub
lish long editorials upon the evil effect
IL will have upon the status of white
women living in South Africa. Among
the shareholders OF the concern arc Earl
Grey. Mr.. John Hayes Hammand Lord
French, Major Barton and several other
intimate friends Of Mr.. Cecil Rhodes. One
of the most influential directors is re-
ported to have resigned on account Of
the scandal. 1t is probable the karaal
will either be closed or better regulated.
This little band OF savages has brought
home to the English people, for the first
time, the seriousness Of mixed mar
riages.
Theatrical interests center in Mrs. Hugo
De Bathes coming venture at the Hay
market theatre. The marriage Of Mrs.
Langtry to Mr.. De Battle has increased
curiosity as 10 the production. In re-
gard to dress furniture. ETC., is promises
20 be one Of the most elaborate and ex.
pensive seen in London, while the COM
pany, including, as 1t does, Charles Haw- |
ley and Lily Hamburg is engaged regard !
less of expenses. Mrs. De Battle told re- |
porter OF the Associated Press that the |
play will be the boldest produced on the !
English stage for years. She added: I
The scenic artist has reproduced the |
drawing room at Newmarket house, I
which I have just sold. All the furniture |
ETC., is from my London residence. The |
note OF the play lies in this remark of |
mine In the third act: I ought TO have |
been q man. have mems thoughts, feel |
tngs and desires" It is no secret that |
Sydney Grundy has depicted some Of the
most interesting episodes in the former |
Mrs. Langtry's life, especially touching |
upon the influence Of her daughter on the |
latter part of it Lily Grundy, the |
authors daughter, will take part in the |
play. Granier has composed a special /
sntracite dedicated to ''The Honorable /
Airs. De Battle" Adolph Liesegang, who
sailed for New York August 10. on the
Hamburg-American line steamer Penn
Eylvania, will. upon his arrival in New
York. start rehearsals Of IDLE Melster-
singer" The first performance Of the
opera in English by the Castle opera
company is to take place October
The dean and chapter Of st. PauPs
have concluded not to have the cathedral
lighted by electricity at present. The ex-
penses Of the installation of the electric
plant have been offered by Mr.. ]. Pier
pont Morgan. But as the chapter had to
pay up for Mr.. Holley's free gratis COM
6nunion plate the authorities of st. PauPs
tight shy Of the electric light proposition.
The re-decoration OF the cathedral, which
Is now progressing, also makes electric
an artistic impossibility. The
DAILY Chronicle significantly says: eff
81 should eventually be decided to install
electric light, then there should be no
siifficulty in securing adequate funds in
the ordinary way"
A representative Of the Associated
Press learns that following the Ameri-
can lead. a whisky trust is to be formed
IN Ireland. 1t Is also announced that the
wall paper manufacturers of the United
Kingdom are forming a corner to put
up prices. Other industrials are showing
q desire to consolidate.