The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-08-24
Nearly Four Millions Worth Of Pre-.
cious stones Worn by the shah
at His Reception.
DEPARTURE OF LEWANIKA
WHO Is CARRYING SIX SILK HATS
BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA.
Naharajah of Jaipur Taking Home
His God, Sacred Water, Etc.-It-
aIy's King to Visit the Kaiser.

LONDON, Aug. liking Lewanika has
departed for his kraaI in Barotseland,
northwestern Rhodesia, with many impedi-
ments. one Of the most cherished items Of
which consists Of six silk hats. Raas Ma
konnen. the Abyssinian general. is also
homeward bound Among his baggage is
big balloon. The Indian princes have dis
appeared, and with the departure of the
Shah of Persia on Monday London will be
bereft of its last show visitor.
The West End OF London, from a society
point Of view. is a desert. The members of
the royal family, the Cabinet ministers and
the foreign diplomats are scattered. and all
those with money enough to enable them TO
do SO have fled TO the moors, rivers or va
rious continental health resorts. Twenty
one West End clubs. aggregating mem
bership Of nearly $4,000, are closed for reno
walton. and the shattered houses of Mayfair
add to the general gIoominess. There is
talk. however. of second season." COM
mencing in September with the reopening
OF Parliament and the return Of King Ed
ward TO town
The Shah has been the object Of much at
tention on the part of the newspapers for a
week past, and while it is a mOoted point
whether the monarch is really enjoying him
self. certain London and official circles have
spared no pains to that end. The round of
entertainments provided for him included
everything of a light and snowy character,
from visit TO the wax works to a big re-
view of artillery at WoOlwich, while the
short intervals were filled up with CONVEX
SatlonS on political matters, such as Rus
sian attempts TO secure ports on the Persian
gulf, the fulhllment OF which would neces-
state large additions to the British fleet
in Indian waters.
The Persians' Jewels were an unending
source of gossip. A jewel merchant who
was present at the Shah'S reception Tues
day estimated that If the gems the monarch
was then wearing were put up at auction
they would fetch s., 10000. To-day arrange
mentS were made for the Shah to go deer
stalking in WindsOr's great park. The
Eastern visitor expressed desire TO take
back a hunting trophy, so King Edward
granted him permission to have shot at
the bucks of the royal herd. The animals
are now in fine condition and almost tame
enough to permit of stroking them, so the
Shah should have no difficulty in securing
antlers.
The last of the Indian potentates, the
Maharajah of Jaipur. sailed for his home
Cd Friday, though officially he commenced
his journey hOmeward by deputy on Mon
day. 1t Is customary for the maharaJah
before starting on more important jour
neys TO consult the state astrologist as 70
whether the planets are favorable. The
astrologer advised the indianapolis de-
DdIluIC Oh MOiudys Duls d. IL was AnCOl-
Ventent to do so, the maharajah determined
TO trick the planets and deputized his aid
de-camp and some members of his suite to
start and await him at Dover.
The maharajah has caused London host
esses endless confusion by having the name
OF his special god printed his visiting
cards above his own name. Various smart
women were hurt by not receiving answers
TO their invitations until il was discovered
that they had been addressed to the god in.
stead of to the maharajah
The embarkation of the maharajah's bag
gage at Dover caused a sensation amons
the provincials, especially the removal from
the train to the steamer of an image o.
Buddha, and copper vessels containing
sacred Ganges water, which was carried
out by the priests of the suite with grea
ceremonial. Among the maharajah's bag
gage was bassinet, bicycle, horse anC
a small tricycle.