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The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25
A GOOD LOOK AT OUR NEW PRINCE.
NeWporters Have Discovered That he is
Manly and Honest and That They are
FaVorab1Y Impressed With him

To look at Prince Michael Cantacu-
zene, who has captured a chllu OF the
nation" as they call Julia Dent cram,
abroad. one is not faVOraDly impressed
The prince is away under average
height, very slight Of build, with tiny
hands and feet.
In his face he closely resembles the
czar, his master, and the cars cousin
the Duke of York He wears a light
tawny beard, cropped closely on the
cheeks and allowed to grow in point
ed tuft on the chin. His mustache IS
slight and curls upward. HIS halr IS
dark brown and he wears 1t cropped
very short.
Not an imposing figure is Prince Mi
chael but when you come to talk TO
him and to notice the gentleneSS OF his
speech and the earneStneSS or ms cleaF
blue eyes, you are more taVOrably I'M
pressed with him.
The prince is not a fop. When trav-
cling he wears a tan-colored Derby nat
rather the worse for wear, and a very
lcng tan-colored overcoat, which hangs
almost to his heels. One gets the I'M
D1 esSiOn that his tailor has been more
generous to him than wise; his clothes
are too big A dark green DOW IS ueQ
under a collar too loose for the primly
groomed face above it, and not high
enough according to the vogue here.
Russet shoes and a glimpse of dark
trousers complete the ensemble of his
appearance. Not a SOldierly looking
man as Americans look for soldierly
bearing, is this huSband-to-b of a he
ro's grand daughter, but for all that a
well looking man with an unmistak-
2 Bile air of breeding
And Prince Michael should look high
bred The head of the house Of Canta-
cuzene. rich, noble. a man whose fore
fathers were somebodies in the time of
the Emperor Constantine, and have
been somebOdies in the Roman and By
zantine empires. ROumania and Russia,
ever since, has a right. if ever a for
eigner had, to show his birth and his
training in his manner. He walks with
head erect, and one hopes, standing
thus that he may be as tall as his
6ancee at the altar. He viii not weigh
as much, though, for he cannot tip the
scales at the 13O. which his bride easily
claims.
The princes baggage is Of the most
pronounced Russian type, no trunks.
but two very large black covered
square cases and two immense satch-
els. These, with upwards of twenty
trunks. all marked &C" for Cantacu-
zene. will stand upon the pier in New
York in a few days ready for the out
going steamer. The trunks are those of
the bride and by the side of them the
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25
FIGHTING BOB"
TO YOUNG MEN.
The Great Naval Commander Gives
Them Some Good Advice.

The young men nowadays, like the
young men of any other days, will sue
ceed in anything they may undertake
providing they have the proper mater
ial in their makeup.
AS is natural to suppose, there are
many more opportunities for promis-
ing beginning just now than there were
twenty-five years ago. If this were not
so the world would practically be at a
StandStill.
But while the opportunities exist in
larger mum bers for the making of sue
cess the labor necessary to proftab bly,
develop the same is prOpOrtiOnately in
creased with each additional chance.
This is in keeping with the progress
of the times, and only serves to de-
monstrate the great need of men of
active brains and new ideas in the busi-
ness world.
The young men to-day are supposed
to be possessed of a far higher stand
ard of learning on all subjects than
were the young men Of former times,
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25
ALITTLE VISIT TO JULES VERNE.
He Tells About his New Book on America
and Chats on Other Topics Of Great
Interest to Americans.

Paris. Sept. 12.-"It's a long way up,
but it is not as far as the moon
The voice that greeted me as toiled
up the long winding staircase of Jules
Verne at Amiens, was strong, and the
figure at the head of the stairs, await
ing me with outstretched hands, was
alert and vigorous. Some people feel
as though they were getting up to
stems. All there. now we can shake
hands," and laughing all the while, my
host shook me heartily by the hand and
shoulder and led me into a great bare
study for the hours chat which he
had written me in Paris that he would
give me-
The home of Jules Verne stands in
the centre of the town of Amiens,
France. 1t is a very pleasing house,
large and what we would call in Ameri-
ca, spacious. In the centre there rises
a tower and at the top of this tower,
up which you climb by a winding stair
case, NJ. Verne has his study. I was
prepared for it all before touched the
door knocker, but not for the aIertness
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

four satchels of the prince will look
modest indeed.
Prince Michael is a soldier. His mis-
siOns take him to all parts of Europe;
now he is an attache in Italy, now in
France, again in Germany. Mss Grant
rs also a traveller. For years she has
known no settled home, and when quite
a child she cOnfded to a lady caller
that papa and mamma never live in
one place very long" TO-dav when
wedding festivities are enlivening New
port, Mrs. Grant, with her family is
living at the home of her sister, Mrs
Potter Palmer, and General Fred
Grant, the father of the bride, is in the
Philippines The men of the Grant
family lead the life of soldiers. Young
Ulysses S. Grant III who gives away
his sister, is out of West Point only on
This briefly is the personnel of the
interesting couple who are talked about
to-day on both sides of the water, and
who will be welcomed from the land of
the Russian bear to that of the Boer;
for Prince Michael has business every
where.
or average height she is we'll formed
and rather plump. Her manner is far
from nervous. and she moves with a
confidence peculiar to the American
girl. She is very dark, much more bru-
nette than the prince, so that the two
together look like types of light and
dark blonde and brunette, one small
for his sex. the other large.
Miss Grants education has been con-
Quoted largely abroad, therefore you
do not wonder when you hear them
converse in French. a language in
which the Prince is much more CONVEX
SAINT than in English. When quite a
small girl Miss Grant went to live in
Austria, where her father was minis
ter from the United States, and there
she learned to speak French and Ger
man f1uently. Later she went to a
French school, and, through all the
years from babyhood to the present she
has been attended by French maid.
So, our child of the nation has no diff
Guilty in speaking the language of her
Prince.
Though Prince Michael is rich, his
bride does not care for money No
young woman in society has spent less
than she. With the abundant resources
of her father and the wealth of her
aunt. upon which she might draw, she
has elected to make no display; and
during the coaching season in New
York has been known to wear the same
coaching cloak day after day for weeks.
Others on top of the coach wore a diff
ferent toilet every day.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

is a hired one. own little. They say
1 have never made more than four
thousand a year, of your money, and
that is not much. But love to write;
it is no labor for me; and you Ameri-
cans love to read my books. 1t is all
a pleasure.
What did do when I was young?''
said Mr.. Verne, smiling his constant
smile. We'll, 1 started for San Fran
cisco during the gold fever, but got
only as far as Paris. There met sew
eral men who wanted me to go into the
brokerage business with them. I con-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

I fingered in them in the pages as long
as 1 could.
How is my health? It is excellent
I eat and sleep we'll and I expect to
live many years yet. In fact have
business engagements for ten years
yet"
Here came a knock on the door and
servant entered bearing a tray Of tea
and biscuit over the tea cups Mr.
Verne told me more about the coming
work. But, as he said himself. 1T
won't do to say too much or they viii
expect better than have given them"
A RIEPDON REED
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

sented and we took offices. But 1t did
not pay. I finally got into writing a.
the age of thirty, and have kept at It
every since.
''I like nothing better than to write
about strange countries. The Yellow
stone and the Yosemite were joys to
me. in getting up my American book
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

poetry. He composed many little songs
which he set to music and which we
sang at home but they were never
printed. He was not a business man.
Il am not a business man, either
Here Mr.. Verne looked toward the win
dow with its beautiful view of Mont
Plaisir Square outside, "even this mouse
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

s HERE E.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-25

NOTHING SHE HAS BEEN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
"By Rights"
Norfolk Yirginian-Pilot.A

There are many words and phrases still
In more or less popular use that were
once in every body's mouth, but that for
some reason have fallen into disuse and
become obsolete among the educated.
Among these are words and phrases
which the present generation regards as
but the result of ignorance, without a
suspicion that they are survivaS of
speech that were once not only allowable,
but very correct and proper. One of these
is "by rights" indifferently applied TO
duties and exemptions. exactions and
privileges. and to liberty and It's obliga-
tons. Old folks OF the people everywhere
say that "by rights" they had to work
the public roads, do militia and patrol
service. sit on juries, and the like, as
they also say that "by rights they could
vote, hold Office, express their opinion on
all public subjects or persons, have trial
by jury, be relieved Of certain burdens at
prescribed ages, and so forth. In the old
days, to pay taxes was "a right" as well
as to enjoy the protection of government,
or the privileges of free thought. free re-
ligion, free speech, and free press.
Even the rising generation, in secluded
sections Of the country. almost in
variably include all public, or common.
provisions and prescriptions, no matter
term OF "rights"-as. by rights" a man
who has committed a crime should be
fined and imprisoned. or hanged, accord
ing to the degree of his offence; or, "by
rights" may claim compensation for pro-
perty taken for public uses. or damaged
by the government or any individual, or
may kill another in self-defence. etc.
Power, obedience, imposition, exemption,
obligation. privilege. duty, right or task,
If of law and for all, was a right, and
"by rights" Of, by, and for all.
1t is very doubtful IL there is any gain
in fact, or language by this distinction
between liberty and duty, between
power and obedience, between right and
obligation in public and civil affairs
Penalties and rewards. are really equally
"by rights" in the best and highest sense,
or are wrongs; and so II may be
said of all obligations and demands,
duties and privileges, impositions and
exemptions, powers and liberties-all are
rights" or they are wrongs.
1t is no less instructive than interesting
TO examine into many of these words and
phrases that still linger among the I'M
educated or old-fashioned people. and
which are usually set down, without in
quiry, either as vulgar errors" obsolete
expressions" or "solecisms Of speech"
when, truly they are idiomatic forms,
survivals of language, and types Of evolu-
ton, that reveal TO intelligent scrutiny
the very germ OF what is. and by what
ways and under what influences progress
siye thought and feeling have undergone
changes, more or less good or evil, from
old or original forms and ideas that "
yalueless in themselves, at least throw
an Interesting light on obscurities that
often hide most useful and unsupported
truth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28

He VIII Probably Accept a Recall to
st. Andrews Rectorshfp

Rev. Thomas Semmes, rector OF 81.
Andrews Episcopal church, who rendered
his resignation some time ago. to take
enect May 1st, will in all probability re-
consider his action and remain where he
mas been serving so efficiently for the
past few years.
He said to a Dispatch man last night
.hat he had not definitely determined
upon the course he would pursue, but
mat he thought 1t more than likely that
ne would make no change.
me vestry OF the church met a few
nights ago, and though Mr.. Semmes's
resignation was in their hands, they did
not accept 1t, but on the contrary asked
MIN to reconsider his determination and
accept a recall to the church. 1t is due
70 this that he will probably remain.
and all OF those voting were in accord
. There were nine vestrymen present at
the meeting. Eight voted for the resolu-
lion. Mr.. +. II. Baskerville, having Of
ffered his resignation. did not vote. The
three absent vestrymen were Messrs.
George p. Perrin and George A. Barks-
dale. resigned, and Mr.. +. z. Walther.
The eight present and voting were
Messrs. j. II. Banks. Parker Stith, Alex
ander Harris. S. A. Hernaman. r. How
ellis, Henry Moltz, David Edwards, and
n. II. Cobbs.
Rev. Mr.. Semmes, in his letter of resig-
nation, said: 81 regret this move as
there seems to be much encouragement
In the work In many directions-a grow
ing harmony, more men attending the
services, and a promising outlook In the
work among the young people of the
church and schools. Several reasons in
duce me to take this step. after much
anxious prayer and thought, and l am
walking by all the light / have at pres
ent, and pray that may be in the right,
a hos
upon whom the Holy Ghost has come
will do all In my power to help you In
any way while / am here, and will do all
| can to further and prepare the work
for my leaving. ! commend you to the
Fathers care and to the grace Of our
Lord Jesus Christ"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
GAMES TODAY.

Washington at Chicago.
Baltimore at Cincinnati
brooklyn at st. Louis.
New York at Louisville.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
Away WITH Air-Gsns.

10 the Editor OF the Dispatcn:
TO avoid any sad and unfortunate re-
suits that may occur on account OF the
careless use of "air-guns" on the streets
Of Richmond. kindly use your influence
in your valuable daily with the authorities
to at once adopt the action Of the Mem
phis authorities--"stop the sale Of the
aIr-sun." Three innocent little children
lost their lives, and one boy II years old
Is now standing trial for his life. and Is
confined in the Jail In Memphis Save our
boysi Let each and every parent see that
his boy Is not an owne. OF this deadly
"air-gun." Surely 1t seems but right that
our citizens should be protected. Three
times this week have seen boys shoot
ing at birds and dogs on the streets. One
fatal shot would throw the owner Of the
"air-gun" into eternity and cause sad
ness. regret, and sorrow to ALL Do not
wait for this TO happen; let US be safe
on the streets Of beautiful and law
abiding Richmond.
May q, 1899. THE BOYS FRIEND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
OUR QUARREL WITH CANADA.
Unreasonable Attitude of Our Neigh
bOr on boundary Question.

| WASHINGTON, May 27.-To clear UP
misunderstanding which appear to exist
| both in London and to some degree in this
| country as to the exact status of the ne
| gotiations between the United States and
| Great Britain respecting Canadian-Ameri-
| can issues, the following statement OF the
events that led up TO the present condi-
tons was secured from the best author
| ity.
When the commission adjourned, some
months ago, it was thought ii had reach
| cd an apparently insurmountable obstacle
| in the shape of the Alaskan boundary
question After the adjournment the two
governments took up this particular ques-
| ton, with a view to settling 1t and thus
removing 1t from the path Of the many
other important issues involved. There
were numerous delays, owing TO the need
of exchange Of views between Washing
ton and Ottawa, and the authorities here
became convinced that the reaching OF
conclusion was hopeless. But when Sir
Julian Pauncefote reached London on his
way TO The Hague he held conferences
with Lord Salisbury, which resulted in
definite proposal for settling the boundary
issue, and removing ii as an obstacle to
the work of the commission. The main
point of this proposal was that a separate
boundary question. 1t was communicated
TO Ambassador Choate and by him TO the
State Department.
AN EXTRAORDINARY CONDITION.
When the plan was received the Presi-
dent was absent at Hot Springs, Va. and
If was felt desirable to await his return
before giving a final answer. There was
little or no doubt that the answer would
have been favorable. Just as the accept
ance was about TO be given the officials
here were surprised to have presented
what they regarded as an extraordinary
condition which Canada imposed In con-
nection with the submission of the ques-
ton TO arbitration. This condition was
that in any event Canada should have
PYRAMID Harbor and strip OF territory
ON the Lynn Canal, without reference to
the general conclusions reached by the
tribunal OF arbitration. This port and the
strip of territory on the coast would have
carried also the back country leading TO
This condition, coming after the arbi-
tratlon plan had been formally proposed
and was about to be accepted. caused NOT
only surprise. but some degree of indig-
nation among the officials here. After
canyassing the situation, the view pre-
vailed that Canada wanted arbitration
which would ensure a favorable decision
on her side, OF else. II the decision was
unfavorable. would give her rights IN
Pyramid harbor and on the Lynn canai
contrary 10 the general decision Oh tho
arbitration. II was decided not to ac-
cept this condition, and a peremptory re-
f,sa. was given to the proposition. Thus
the matter stands.
There is every reason to believe that
there will be no yielding OF the oficlals
here TO Canadas condition. II 1t Is with
drawn arbitration may yet be arranged
as a means OF settling the boundaries.
Thc opinion In the highest quarters seems
IN he positive that without some such
adjustment of the boundary matter the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
Cut Your Grass.

Inca-coca-there is health in every drop.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
"A NEW TRUNK LINE.
ROUTE FROM CLIFTON FORGE
NORTH BEING SURVEYED.
TO CONNECT WITH B.ao. AND PEHBSY.
Ptttsburg j. Pushing the Work TO
Get on the Direct Through Line to
FIorida-C. Il O.'s New Engines
Railroad Notes.

There seems good reason to believe
| that Clifton Forge is to have another
great trunk railway line.
Engineers are now at work surveying
route for a road which Is to extend
through connections 1t will make from
Lake Erie to Florida. running through
Pittsburg, and putting It on the shortest
line South. The latter fact is causing
Pittsburg TO push the enterprise. A south
ern railway is said to be having the sur
vey made. 1t Is believed the Chesapeake
and Ohio and the Southern are interested
The road is 10 extend from Clifton
Forge to some connecting point with the
Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania.
1t may run by Grafton. w. Va. where
1T will connect with the Baltimore and
Ohio, and thence to Waynesburg, Pa,
to connect with the Pennsylvania road.
Ali talk as to northern terminus is purely
speculative.
at present passengers for Florida from
Cleveland. Buffalo. and other points on
and around Lake Erie have to ride from
800 to 800 miles before they start towards
their destination. Passengers from the
South for Niagara Falls have to ride
west 300 miles before completing their
Journey.
The construction Of such a line as that
proposed would be a great achievement.
1t would IN effect work a revolution In
a big quarter of the railroad world. A
well-known railroad man said yesterday
he did not know how soon such line
he Cd httt Of 10
thing he felt sure-such line would
eventually be built.
The Chesapeake and Ohio has just
placed an order with the Richmond Lo-
comotive-W for nine consolidated
ten-wheel freight engines, weighing $4,000
pounds each. An order has also been
placed with the Baldwins for two ten
wheelers for the Mountain Division. The
schenectady Locomotive-Worksa are build
ing for the Chesapeake and Ohio two
eight-wheel passenger engines for SER
vice on the Huntington Division. Those
they replace on that division will be put
in service on the Cincinnati Division.
No road In the country is having more
new equipment constructed than the
Chesapeake and Ohio. The Pullmans are
building 1t 1000 box-cars; the same COM
pdny mas just competed TOUR SleeperS
for 1t, and total Of twenty-four loco
motives are now heing built to pull
Chesapeake and Ohio passengers and
freight.
Mr. William Garstang, who was for
many years superintendent of motive
power of the Chesapeake and Ohio. and
who now occupies a similar position with
the Big -Four, is in the city.
General-Manager Frank s. Cannon. OF
the Southern railway, IS expected here
Wednesday in connection with the COM
mencement of work on the new Southern
depot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28

Weekend Onc-Fars ExsuSsseos'
0rass-Wfdowers' Rates, On o. = =
Commencing June LIST. the chssap>ake
and Ohio railway viii sell simmer taas-
lists tickets to tho springs and mesntsiu
resorts along It's limo for the season ef
1902 Weekend excursion tickets tor
trains Of each Friday and Saturday,
limited to expire Monday following date
Of sale. to Basic, Stanton, Goshen. Mil
boro', Clifton Forge, Hot Springs. AL
Ieghany. White Sulphur, Fort Spring, ~.
derson, and National Bridge station -
one fare for the round trip. Grass
widowers' Excursions for trains Of SAT-
urday and morning train Of Sunday ON
James-River Division to stations between
Richmond and HowardsvilIe, and for AL
trains of Saturday on main line. to sta
lions between Richmond and Staunton,
at one fare for the round trip, limited 10
expire Monday following date Of saie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28

Look well at all the other stores. ana
then come and see our stock. we are
not prophets, but, by past experience,
and our present magnificent stock. en-
bracing all grades and best ana latess
styles In Mahogany. Bird-Eye Maple.
Golden Oak, Mahoganyized Birch ana
Walnut, which taken In connection with
the fact that our prices are very mode
rate, and that you can buy as cheaply
from US as we can sell anybody-yeA We
feel sure-that you will find that II is posi-
lively against your interest to buy any.
where else. Remember tho nurnber-D
and 7l3 east Broad street. We simply ask
you to look, and then do only what youS
own best judgment dictates.
SYDNOR az HUNDLEY, Leaders
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
WHIT for the Trilby.

Next Sunday, June 4th. Messrs. Niche
and Adams will commence their grand
"Trilby' excursions to Norfolk. Ocean
View, and Virginia Beach, via Atlantic
Coast Line and Norfolk and Western
railways, and continue them until Sep
TENDER 18th.
The rate to either Norfolk or Ocean
View will be only 81 for the round trip;
to Virginia Beach, sl25. For other infor-
nation see circulars and bulletin-boards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-28
GOLF TOURNAMENT YESTERDAY.
Mr.. w. III. Palmer, Jr., and Mr.. II. L.
Powers the Winners at Lakeside.

Two highly interesting golf tournaments
were played at Lakeside yesterday after
noon. A large crowd of lovers of the now
exceedingly popular sport was out. and
the links presented beautiful sight as
the players In their bright costumes, fol-
lowed by the ever present caddies, moved
to and fro on the field.
The nrst tournament was in Glass A.
for the Championship Cup, and was won
by Mr.. w. II. Palmer, Jr. The Class B
tournament, for a silver medal, was won
by Mr.. Robert l. Powers. An interest
ing foursome was played after the tour
naments had been concluded, and then
house. and a most enjoyable evening was
Spent