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The St. Johns herald., 1901-08-24

Treasury statistics of American i'm ports and experts for the year 1900 show a balance of trade in favor of the United States of six hundred and forty nine million dollars. In 1875 the ex- ports of Great Britain, our chief com petitor, were twice as large as ours; in 1888 our exports were the larger, and last year we were ten millions ahead. But 1t Is not in international balances alone, but in government credit as well, that this country stands pre-eminent
 United States per cent bonds con- mand 10615. British consols, paying 2% per cent, sell for 95%. French 31S per cents are quoted at 102. Russian 5 per cents are worth 101. Taking these British, French and Russian securities with those issued by ten other foreign
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His FaiIure to Eemit.

Lendaman-See herei How abo1r that $40 you owe me? You promised t0 get it and send 1t to me at Atlanrie City by last Friday.
 Spendaman-Well. I'll tell you I did start to raise 1t. but then I remember that even if I did scrape it together couldn't send it because didn't have a stamp Catholic Standard and Times
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William Phelps, a colored laborer of Richmond, Ky, lost his life as the re- suit of an act which shows him to have been hero indeed. Phelps and Stans- bury. another negro, were at work cleaning the inside of a steam boiler, when through the criminal carelessness of some one connected with the plant the scalding steam was turned on. Al most instantly it filled the interior of the boiler, and the two men, facing an awful death, sprang for the ladder which led to the manhole at the top and which furnished the only way of getting out of the death trap. Phelps reached the ladder first. In fraction of minute he might have reached the top and been safe. But instantly he re- memberered that he was single and had no one depending on him for support, while Stansbury was married and had a large family. So, with a self-abnega- ton more meritorious than any glori- ous deed performed under the excite ment of battle, he turned aside and told Stansbury to go first. "You go first. Jim," shouted "BilI" Phelps. "You are married."' Stansburg sprang to the top, escaping with slight injuries. Phelps followed as quickly as possible, but he was fatally burned. Dying, he said: Tt was Jim's right to go first. He is married" It has often been said that the negro race lacks high moral quail ties, but here is a negro who was hero under circumstances as adverse as 1t is possible to conceive. With life within his grasp he voluntarily gave it up that another might be saved. Great CT love hath no man than this; that he lay down his life for his friend"
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The Pigeons of St. Mark.

Venice has asserted the right of ownership over the famous pigeons of Saint Mark. Some enterprising street boys who had made a business of kill ing the birds, when brought up in court, pleaded that the pigeons had no legal owners, and they were fed by the public on the Piazza San Marco. The city authorities maintained that the pigeons were the ward of the old re- public, and therefore of the present municipality, view that was adopted by the court.
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SIXTY THOUSAND A YEAR.
Chicago System Has Largest Sa1aried
 Telephone Official in the Country.

Telephone Official in the Country.
 John I. Sabin, president of the Pa cific States Telegraph and Telephone Company, has entered upon his duties in larger field of activity as the man. ager of the Chicago system of tele- phones. There have been promotions all along the Pacific coast line to fill the places made vacant by the transfer of experts from San Francisco and Spokane to Chicago. MT. Sabin re- ceives a salary of $35,000 per annum from the Chicago company. He also retains the presidency of the Pacific States company, receiving from the lat ter corporation S25.0O0 per annum. Els compensation is, therefore, $60,000 a year.
 John I. Sabin was born ir New York Oct. 3, 1S47. When 15 years of age he left the public schools of Brooklyn to enter the messenger service of the In-
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nations, the amazing fact appears that our 2 per cents are equal in ready mar
 ket value to the average price com manded by foreign government pledges that bear twice that interest rate. "As good as gold is sufficiently express i've comparison, but the figures show
 that our national securities are better than gold.
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Prof. Craftsman of Kansas told the mothers congress that "the chief aim of mothers is to display their daugh- ters to the best advantage in the matri- monial market" and all the mothers became very indignant. There are some things that ought not to be told.
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pr. Ellie Metchnikoff, the microbe sharp of the Pasteur institute, says man is a regular pasture lot for mi crobes, most of them harmless. We are willing to act as free lunch for harmless mikes provided they will keep off the lawn.
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So Easily Answered.

How are you going to get along win your examination. Jerry?
 70, these questions are easy Heres one: What is the national hymnT Any body knows what that Is It's-iS- which one Is the national hymn. Mir BrownT'
 "Why, it's-well. you know there arg half a dozen of them. Still. suppose the one we really call the national hymn is-is-what's the next question. Jerryp'
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About one-third of the Dominion of Canada is unexplored and practically unknown, which shows that she still has room to accommodate a goodly number of cashiers who may get to be too wealthy to live in the States.
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A Bonanza.

Heres distinguished scientist who says that after all there is nothing in germs"
 Nothing in germs? Nonsense! Why look how much the doctors have made out of them"
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The Peril of the Hour.

Jenkins-Great ScOttl there comes Jones. Let's turn down this corner.
 Jorkyns-Why. do you owe him 30 much as that?
 Jenkins-No. but he's just bought house in Brooklyn. and I'm afraid hell ask me over there to dinner.-Leslis's Weekly.
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A Distinction.

MT. Dukane - What makes MT. Northside so proud?
 Mir. Gaswell-Oh, he is one of the few people that don't claim to have made a barrel of money by the recent rise in -Pittsburg Chronicle.
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A Pavchic ARair

"I don't see how you can be so des. perately in love with a girl whom you have known such a short time."
 "Of course you don't. But I've been loving that girl all my life before I met her"
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One by one the reminders of our boy hood days disappear. A Chicago man has invented a ball-bearing grindstOne and the grinding of grandpa's ax Is no longer a terror to the rising generation.
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Of course, while trusts are the fash ion a straw hat combine is naturally to be expected. With a capital of $12,- 000,000 to back it, this straw hat trust ought to be a pretty substantial affair.
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Good Bargainers.

Bass-I got some eggs Of Mrs Fowler for 15 cents a dozen praised her baby, you know.
 Fogg-That's nothing. I bought some of Fowler for 12 cents. I spoke In ad- miration of his dog.-What To Eat
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His Claim to Distincfion.

"So, that is Professor Dash Of the Blank University, Is 1t? We'll what has he been doing to set the people tO talk ing about him"
 Nothing at aIl-nOthing but teach his classes. That's why I'm pointing him out to you"
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Incompatible.

Re-Can't you love me and be nJ friend at the same time?
 She-Hardly. There is honor among friends, but can do as I please when I love you.
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Gain.

First Financier-I gave my boy $10,- 900 to operate with in the street the other day, and he made $2,O00.
 Second Financier-Clear?
 "Yes. That's what he had left"
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The Reason.

He penitently)-You protested So much, dear, that I had to kiss you She-But don't see why.
 Because I love you too much ever to disappoint you"
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It has been discovered that common yellow corn will cure cancer. MT. Phil lips discovered some time ago that it would cure poverty if properly ap- piled.
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Annlied Science.

"This article says a man shows char acter by the way he carries his Un- brella.
 "Yes, and he shows character by ths way he carries of other peoples um- brellas, too"
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Hia Idea.

'I should think" said MT. Homewood, 'that self-respect would deter the street car companies from running summer cars in cold weather"
 Flows that?" asked MT. Beachwood "Well, dead citizens pay no fares"
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A Halifax man who had killed his father and mother committed suicide by hanging himself in jail. Doubtless the sad fact that he was an orphan preyed upon his mind.
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Proud Father (tO bachelor friend veterinary surgeon)- aren't they grand?
 The Vet-M'yes. I should keep the middle one, if l were you
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That one operator made some $6O,- 900 in the stock market by mistake does not affect the fact that 1t is more serious mistake for most people to en- ter ft
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A Neighborly Disturbance.

First Neighbor-Well, my daughter doesn't play the plano any worse than your son writes poetry.
 Second Ditto-Perhaps not, but 1t can be heard so much farther.
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The one weak point in athletics in our colleges and universities to-day is that its work looks rather to competitive contests than to physical development.
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Domestic Opinions.

Husband-I think only sensible wom- en ought to marry.
 Wife-Well, you'd be a bachelor if that were the rule.
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France Is proposing pensions for aged people. If France would arrange things so that the average man could get hold of few dollars before he is aged the rest would be easy enough.
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May Millinery.

Harold, how do you like my new foliage hat2
 Harriet, you must hear the truth; you look like a plant-stand."
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The Scotch Language.

An effort is being made to establish in one of the Scotch universities a chair for the study of the Scotch language and literature.
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And Also Lawyers.

Bobbie-Pa, what happens when cars are telescoped?
 Father-The passengers see stars, my son.-Smart Set.
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Plausible Theory.

Biggs-They say the worst tyrant possible is the liberated slave.
 Diggs-I suppose that is why the ex- typewriter loves to dictate to her hus- band.
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The Weather Mans Complafzt. I try to please my patrons. but the con
 tract is no fun. For farmers now want lots of rain and
 carpenters want none.
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Expert Arraignment.

"Mayme, here's a college professor who says he has never kissed a girl"
 ''Oh, well;- lots of profoundly scien- tific men haven't really good common sense."
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Cause and Effect.

Mrs. Nextdoor-Yes, my daughter is very persevering in her piano-playing. Do you notice that she's improving?
 Mrs. Sharpe-No, and I notice that my husbands temper isn't.-Catholic Standard
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Most Important Thing.

Professor-Can you tell me anything of national importance about the Ha- waiian group of islands?"
 Bright Boy-Yes. sir. The Pacific Ocean.
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April Admiration.

Say, that girl in a pink hat Is as pretty as a peach"
 "Oh, prettier than that; she's as prsc- ty as peach-tree in full bloom"
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The total catch of seals during the season just closed was 350,OOO. This does not include the electric seals, the catch of which was light.
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It is an utter impossibility for short man to fall in love with a tall woman. He simply has to climb for it.
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"Ghost dancing" is what J. J. Hiu called the phenomenal rise in Northern Pacific, but "scalp dance" would see>a to be more appropriate name.
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Better than n Tin.

Guest Gin restaurant)-You may bring me some roast beef"
 Waiter-How will you have 1t, sir? Guest-Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
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Perhaps s7,5OO is not much of yer dict in a breach of promise case, but there are figures enough in it to sura up into a horrible example.
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Not That Kind.

Observer-You don't sweat much at your work?
 Laborer-I guess not; dollar day ain't sweatin' wages.
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Tact

Cobble- There goes Glover. one Of ny best friends. Never knew him 10 say one word against me.
 Stone-Yes. He's a fellow of rare restraint.
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Case of Genuine Hurnanifr.

Young Husband-ThOse are the bis cults you baked this morning. aren't they, Jennie? What are you going t0 do with them?
 Young Wife fearful and indignant Pm going to feed them to the pigeons
 Young Husband-DOn't do that. dear. for heavens sakeI I'll try to eat them
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Wheels were never so cheap as this year. And yet it seems so natural there should be a tumble where the bike is concerned.
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RespectfuIIy Declined.

My boy, no cigarettesl If you must smoke, smoke cigars"
 "But. father. can't afford it." "You can use mine"
 q value my friends too highly for that"
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Uprooted Trees Still Live.

The life tree" of Jamaica grows and thrives for months after being uprooted and exposed to the sun.
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This Is the time of year when it is discovered that certain missing articles haven't been seen since the house was cleaned.
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The only discouraging thing about the case of the Chicago man who is living without a stomach is that he still has to eat.
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reen a s Francisco feet than oge en hpL han duh feet " ofhe mml Theai phrdffh h plant her works n be hns t a parts T of vii m
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No Romance Left.

Penelope-Why, how could you breas off your engagement with him7
 Perdita-We were seasick together.
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Only Half a Success.

"Your club meeting was a feast of reason"
 "Yes, altogether; that committee didn't give bite of anything to eat"
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Man proposes-and the girl sends him around to papa to see if be opposes.
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Lord Hugh Cecil who at recent Irish demonstration in the House of Com
  rising hope of Lord sasbur festive circle Lord Rosebery recently Ministers eldest looked likely political and is Ceci lthe disciple he
  religion House Commons preaching from his brothers Hatfield thought
  support He s
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Morgan is said to be a man of few words. His money talks.
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First Thing Visitors Notice.

stranger to Chicago before you told ne
 Dearborn-So? How?
 Clark-She noticed that all the men in the car had soiled collars On-ChE cago Tribune.
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1t hardly offsets being in Wall street only few minutes that one may be out a great deal afterwards.
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It is as impolite to ask man if his diamonds are genuine as it Is to ask woman her age.
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A YernaI Live Wire.

The man in winter flannels oft must
 croon a dismal tune, When sweet May weather slips a cog
 and gets as hot as June.
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Man and Millinery.

"How do you like my new hat, aarry?"
 "Well, it isn't quite as crazy-looking as that last one you bought"
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LET US ALL LAUGH.
JOKES FROM THE PENS OF VA
 RIOUS HUMORISTS

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the World Over-Sayings that Are Cheer full to Old or Young-Funny selec- tions that You Will Enjoy.
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self?
 Joe Kryter-Yes, sir.
 EditOr-Phew! Then you must be about 400 years of age, but swear you don't look 1t.
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Right Up in Line.

Same old presentation of Uncle Toms Cabin suppose?
 "Not much; we've worked in an au- tomobile collision and plantation run mage sale"
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Mandy" said Farmer Corntossel, as he dropped a valise full of sawdust on the kitchen floor and placed a gold brick on the shelf. "I have jes' made a discovery. Tain very important. but It's interestin'."
 You don't sayr "Yes. Ye know it's been said you kin fool some of the public all the time.'"
 "Yes."
 Well, I'm that part O the public"- Washington Star.
 Easy Effort. "I hear that you've been hunting." "Yes."
 Bag anything?" Nothing but my trousers"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-05
GOLFERS OFF FOR THE COAST.
Professionals Forsake Chicago for a
Winter in California.
(By Associated Press.)

Chicago, Dec. Sex Champion Willie
Smith, David Bell. Alexander Smith,
Ernest Martin and Alexander Martin,
all professionals. left last night for Cali
fornia to fill engagements on the Pa
cific coast links. Willie Smith will be
located at Pasadena and will have Bax-
ter as his assistant and club maker.
David Bell will have charge of the
course at Catalina Island and Martin
will go to the Los Angeles country club
as club maker.
Alexander Smith. who for the last few
months of the season. was at the Mas
sau Country club, will return to his old
position at Coronado Beach.
Horace Williams of Waumgok and
Champion Willie Anderson will also be
on the coast this winter and the pro-
fessional championship, which is set for
March and s, at the Los Angeles
Country club. Is likely to have a number
of the leading professionals in it.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-05
COUNT ToLsToI NOT DEAD.
Authoritative Statement That He Is
Only Slightly Ill.

(By Associated PreSs.)
st. Petersburg, Dec. 5.-A correspond
ent. commenting upon the circumstantial
reports of the illness. death and burial
Of Count Tolstoi, which have recently ap-
peared, contradicts them on the best au-
thority.
He says Count Tolstoi is suffering from
severe cold and fatigue, resulting from
over-indulgence in riding. There is no
cause for anxiety concerning his condi-
ton.
The circulation of the reports was
caused by the belief that when Tolstoi
does die the news will be kept, by the
severest censorship, from the public as
long as possible.
The ecclesiastical authorities cannot
afford Christian burial to Count Tolstoi,
as they have recently denounced him as
a hereto.
The refusal to follow the rites of the
national church at the grave of Tolstoi
is sure to provoke an outburst of indig-
nation all over Europe.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-05
CONVICTED OF BRIBERY.
Superior Jury Finds GRAND Rapids City
Attorney Guilty.
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 4.-The SUI
peror court jury in the bribery case
against City Attorney Liant X. Salisbury
returned a verdict of guilty, after DELHI
Grating all night.
Salisbury was indicted last summer
on the charge OF accepting bride Of
$75, 900 for his assistance in pushing
through deal by which the city Of
Grand Rapids was to award to Eastern
capitalists a 100000 contract for fur
nishing the city with water from Lake
Michigan.
Indicted with Salisbury were Henry
A. Taylor. a young New York Million
aire Attorney Thomas McGarry and
Stilson v. Mcleod.
Judge NEWMAN of the superior court
today denied the motion to quash the
contempt proceedings against State Sem
ator George Nichols, charged with at
tempting to hrihe the peoples chief wit
ness while acting as attorney for Sails
bury.
He ordered the contempt proceedings
stayed and directed the prosecuting at
torney to proceed against Mr.. Nichols on
the charge OF subornation of perjury.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-05
MEN SAY TT WOULD
BE A GOOD THING.
ARE ANXIOUS TO PERMIT II
Claim Prisoner Is No Longer Menace
Would Be Killed by Insurgents
if at Liberty-Women Teach
ers in Philippines.
(By Associated PreSs.)

San Francisco Dec. 5.-Representative
Edgar Weeks Of Michigan. who arrived
here from Manila on the transport Han,
cock, when asked about conditions in the
Philippines, said: sr
II saw Aguinaldo and spent half a
man. and l think feels that he is in-
ferior In intellect to the Americans. He
seemed to me not clever. but cunning
The general opinion among the military
men is that Aguinaldo should be allowed
to escape. .tt
Now a Dead Issue.
He is dead issue and is no longer
a menace to the United States. 1t is
supposed that he does not want to run
away. as he would at ONCE be assas-
sinated by the friends of General Luna.
whom he ordered to be killed.
THE new method Of education of the
natives. as adopted by this government,
is wrong. Refined. handsome young wo-
men from Vassar and other colleges,
went down to the Philippines to educate
these natives. They had to put up with
all kinds of privations, had to eat native
food. and In some places their lives have
been in danger.
Soldiers for Teachers.
II think this is entirely unnecessary.
In place Of these teachers, discharged
soldiers of education. who have become
acclimated. should be appointed. and
the young women should be sent home.
1.-THE question Of the sultan of Sulu
and his harem is very small matter
when you are confronted with the great
questions that are now involved. The
sultan lives in a dirty, tumbledo
house. and he may have several wives:
but he is a very insignificant individual
and I do not fear any trouble with
him." ~ US'
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-12-05
PRINCE HENRY FIGHTS
DUELS WITH SWORDS
Queen Wilhelmina's Consort Wound.
Army Officer and Court Gentleman
Who Took Her Majesty's Part
Against Him.
by Associa ted Press.)


Amsterdam, Dec. 4.-In spite of off,
cial denals. Investigations show there is
substantial foundation for the story of
duel having been fought between
Prince Henry of The Netherlands, hus-
band of Queen Wilhelnna, and Major
Van Tets, the queens aide-de-camp.
1t appears that at a dinner at Het- Loo.
her majesty was hurt by some inatten-
ton on the part of the prince and spoke
to him sharply. Prince Henry retorted.
severely, whereupon Major Van Tets
made remark regarding the impro-
priety of the prince consort's conduct
A quarrel followed between the two,
who had been drinking freely, ami duel
with swords was fought after dinner.
Van Tets was wounded.
He has since been removed to Utrecht
with the request to be operated upon.
The same incident gave rise to another
duel between Prince Henry and a gem
tleman of the court. The latter was
slightly wounded.