Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1900-04-21
JOHN BULL REJOICES.
Happy Over Past Victories and for
prosperous Condition in Which
He Finds Himself.

Happy Over Past Victories and for
prosperous Condition in Which
He Finds Himself.
London, April 14.-Easter eggs this
season are decorated with pictures of
Gen. Lord Roberts and union Jacks, with
shamrocks and Irish harps interviewer in
their grounds. Political affairs are in a
dormant state, and war and the spirit of
imperialism are in the ascendant. Had
anyone dared to prophesy AZ this time
last year that these things would have
come about within a twelvemonth be
would have been laughed 10 scorn. A
spirit of rejoicing perYades the country,
which is not at all justified by the prog
ress Of British arms in South Africa.
Nevertheless, England needs an outlet
for the enthusiasm over past victories,
for the escape of the Prince of Wales
ana for the prosperous times that have
benefited the country; so it is small Won
der that an unprecedented food of cxcur-
sionistS is leaving London over Good
Friday and Easter Monday. Everyone
who can afford it has gone away. and
holiday making is the rage Of the mo-
ment.
Next week marks the opening of Paris
exposition. comparatively few British
are likely 10 attend. Seven months ago
thousands were planning to visit Paris:
but since the anti English press in France
has become so VpnOmOuS. almost all in
terest seems to have been lost in what
promised To be one of the greatest expo
s!tions of the century.
Punch's cartoon this week represents
Punch bowling TO Mistress Paris and
wishing her good fortune: and this does
not represent In the slightest degree pop
ular opinion, for. as the Globe says, the
British people are nOs going to the show !"
Al Ancient Ceremony.
Speaking of shows, one of the most
ancient occurred this week when the roy
al Maundy money was distributed TO old
men and women at Westminster abbey.
The ceremony of giving small aims TO de-
serving persons with yeomen of the guard
in attendance as usual, attracted large
crowds. and. according 10 an evening pa
per. the red purses containing the Queen :
small gift were eagerly bought up by
American visitors, some of whom offered
as much as Is for them. The number of
recipients increases with each year of
the Queens life, and the eighty-one men
and Z ghty-0ne women who the other day
tottpred up 10 the abbey chancel formed Il
striking. living commentary on the great
age of the empires active sovereign.
Next week will doubtless be mar kei
by scenes of enthusiasm over the arrival
Of Sir George White. Despite what
were alleged 10 he his mistakes, If is
doubtful if any British general except
Lord Roberts is half 80 popular as is the
defender Of LadySmith. Buckles bear
ing his photograph are already beng
generally worn. and in this connection II
is interesting TO note now what the Eng
lish papers once dcrided as the "Amcri-
can button fad" has come into popular
~ in En-.and.
The Outlook relates that while Sir
George White stood in the Market place
at Iadysmi1h Immediately after the re-
lief OF that pace while cheering throngS
Sur-cd around him and as the congratu-
lalory message of the Queen was being
read out he said with emotion. England
is very Kind to me, vino has lost her two
regiments.
The readiness To accept blame and
pluck If this man have touched the hearts
Of the people aS deeply as if he had won
friend aud pupil Of the beloved idol,
"BobS."
Two Actresses Widowed,
Curiously enough. the same day Sergt
Patrick Campl els name appeared on tho
list of killed in South Africa the hus-
| band Of another actress was numbered
in the same columns. He was Capt
/ Tenant. who. four years ago, married
| Nandc Millet. Campbell was Il we'll
( KNOWN NlOIiSuldlt ana lldFEtN btibTt HIS
/ wife had amy idea of going on the stage
/ He was obliged 10 seek a living, wan
! dCred 10 South Africa and secured nm en-
gagcmeut at an hotel in Beira, by which
1 he was paid and fed in return for his
! daily services with his gun and the con
. tents Of his game bag. While thus EN-
/ nloyCd his wife went on the London
/ stage. made hit and begged her hus
/ band 10 return, hut he refused 10 do 81
until ne became independent. Finally h.
came back. joined his wife and left hel
! 10 GO once more To South Africa. this
! time as sergeant of yeomanry.
! Young SomerS Somerset. the son oil
| Lady Henry Somerset. who is wei
| known in America. has been deprived OF
| his chances Of becoming Duke of Beau
/ fort by the birth of son tn the present
/ holder of that title. For years young
| Somerset has been the heir-apparent t,
| the dukedum. as hitherto the Duke ot
Beaufort only had two daughters. But
/ now. for the first time in century ant
4 a half. 4 Marquis Of Worcester has beer
/ born, and Somerset. during the life Of
| this young marquis. will never be callet
/ his grace Somerset married four year,
I ago aud has son. Though this unCx
/ pcctcd Marquis Of Worcester flor tn,
/ Duke Of Beaufort is an old mani rob,
| Somerset of the chances of a dukeiom
| he comes in for Il considerable forum,
j upon the demise or MS father WhoS'
marriage to Lady Henry resulted il
such notorious unhappineSS and dis
| agreement. Young Somerset is one o
| the keenest motor-car experts in Eng
( land.
To,r stephen Crane.
1 Poor stephen Crane. who i lying a
I the point Of death. has. for the pas
wear. been occupying one Of the oldes
| houses in England. II is situated in III,
I lcveliest part of Sussex and is owned by
f, Noreton Frpwcu. II Is called Brei'
plnce and was built i'm l4o0 In rcalit,
| II i miniature castle, There. witt
/ straw Uttered over the stoned floors witt
huge old firep.ace> burning brightly ant
with everything as N the fcalll times