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pe attached to the stories which have been wide
~ circulated, to the effect that the Kaiser is
lmpued with sentiments OF jealousy toward
Prince Henry. In fact, the latter's dispatch to
China was popularity ascribed both in Germany
ana abroad to desire on the part of the EN-
peror TO keep his brother at a distance There
Is nothing further from the truth. The appoint
ment or Henry to the command of the German
naval forces in the China Seas at that juncture
was due to belief the part of William that
the Chinese Empire was on the eve Of a break
up and that it would be we'll under the circum-
stances that Germany's squadron in the Far
Orient should be under the orders of officer
such as Prince Henry, who. by of his
royal rank and intimate knowledge of his broth
ers views and wishes. would have the necessary
boldness. tact and presence of mind to know
exactly how to deal with any crisis that might
arise. Scions of European royalty who visit
China and Japan few and far between and
William may very naturally have thought that
the presence Of Henry at the head of the Ger
man fleet in Chinese waters-a prince who, in
addition to being the Kaiser's only brother is
brother-in-law to the Russian Car and a
grandson OF the late Queen Victoria-would
have the effect Of giving to the cause of Ger
many In the Orient Importance and a pres
tige which would atone for the inferiority of
Its naval strength In that part of the globe.
Far from wishing Henry at distance, EN-
peror William is never good tempered and
CHEEKY, so thoroughly to his advantage, as when
he has his brother near him. In fact those
who know anything about the condition of af-
fairs at the court OF Berlin are aware that real
and lasting affection exists between the two
men; and that things should be thus speaks
highly for the one brother it does for the
other. Indeed. II gives evidence OF the warm
heartedness. l might almost say the agHa-
nmity, of the Kaiser's character. For every
thing that could possibly have contributed TO
render William jealous Of his brother has been
done. Henry always favored at the
pense Of his elder brother by his father and
mother by the entire imperial family. and by
the court OF Berlin. previous to Williams aC-
cessiOn 10 the throne. In fact the late En-
peror gave a striking expression of his pref
erence for his younger son when. at the time of
Henry's marriage. he after affectionately en-
bracing him. pressed into his hand a slip OF
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suinclent to interest Germans in the young
prince the first OF his house TO seek adventures
IN such far distant climes and this healthy
manly, Interesting mode OF life was compared
10 MS advantage with the somewhat dissipated
existence of most young German princes doing
outy as army officers at Berlin and In other
Teuton capitals
Every now and again stories reached the
public through the press of feats OF gallantry
performed by the royal sailor. such as the pung-
ing overheard once in squall. and al another
time IN shark infested waters. to save drowning
sailors, While every incident which thus became
Known concerning the young prince served TO
confirm his countrymen in the belief that he
was endowed in an altogether exceptional degree
with those qualities which We are so fond of
ascflplns to those who so down to the sea in
shlps. These long sea voyages had moreover
the erect of keeping him clear of all those court
and political intrigues with which the throne at
berhn Is surrounded with a very network
lntrigues, l may add. which have been devoted
10 many futile endeavor to create mischief he
tween the two brothers
Since his return from China the two brotbars
have been more intimate than ever Henry ,s
the very life Of the court of Berlin as he is
extremely fond of making fun even at the ex
pehse sometimes OF his ajesty especially about
the excessively earnest attitude which William
assumes so often with regard to the most trivial
question. Absolutely unconventional save on
MS own quarterback. he carries about with him
an atmosphere of brightness and breeziness
"mch is almost as infectious and as bracing as
"hln OF sea air. For all his love of sEvIarlinc-
and the freedom of his manners his name has
never been associated with any questiona bic
rrmors' even in capital where gossip of that
description is so prevalent as at Berlin. Ger
tainly there plenty OF stories current about
the pranks that he has played. But these are all
OF an innocent and bcyish character. and the
Princes reputation as a healthy minded man
ana as perfect husband stands absolutely
above reproach He creates the impression of
the most complete wholesomeness His six feet
or well set up manhood his bright eyes and
ciear' tanned skin seem the outward and visible
signs Of a thoroughly clean and sound mind.
Common sense, frankness fearlessness dignity
and kindness are written in his every feature IN
way that reminds one wildly of his Iamented
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and the rich and extensive discoveries in Alaska,
Alaskan territory, have made department of
mines and mining more necessary than ever l
am convinced that when the great issue comes
to Oe thrashed out, and the great importance Of
the mining industry is appreciated. there VIII be
a very decided dsinClination TO make mines and
mining the tail Of any department kite. / am
pleased TO notice the newspapers of the coun-
try, even those far removed from centres OF min
ing activity are advocating the project for a de-
partment of mines and mining The facts. fig
ures and arguments in its favor once clearly
fixed in the public mind, public sentiment will
compel Congress to create the department The
administration has recommended department
Of commerce. This appeals directly to the East
slope. In common with many other of his
stalwart friends, / regret that the President did
not also recommend a department Of mines and
mining. and thus pay another Of his fefcitous
tributes to the Western slope, region with
which he is especially familiar. and in whose
development he has always shown the keenest
and most discriminating interest.
potent argument too. is the following Il g
In 1850 mineral products valued
AT 1868 $4,000, in 1890 the mines yielded S6l9.-
512 173 and in 1899 1916, 800 ,946. The product
of the last year is estimated to be more than
81 900 600 600
81 impressed said diplomat from
of the Latin countries the other day, with the
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THE WEEK AT WASHINGTON
FICE-SENATOR HOAR AND
THE EAGLE.

Washington, Jan. is CspeciaD.-One peg
knocks out another quickly and effectually at
the capital and the king is dead. long live the
king" resounds on all sides with the appoint
ment Of every new official On Wednesday the
new Postmaster General was sworn into office
with more ceremony and before a larger audi
ence than is usual on such occasion, his
predecessor has already taken his place in pri-
Tate life and his name will disappear from the
columns of the daily papers. General Payne &C.
rupies the chair at the Presidents table where
his predecessor sat. and Mrs. Payne has as
sunled the social duties so credita bly, performed
ny Mrs. Smith These duties are no sinecure,
but quite as difficult and in many ways quite as
important as her husbands and VIII require
for their performance more patience and tact
Happily, the wife Of the new chief of the Post
Office Department is admirably equipped for the
post 10 which she has been called, and viii make
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HE SHOULD NOT BE BLAUED
FOR ANY OF THE BAD FEEL
ING CAUSED BY THE
GERMAN WAR,SHIP.S
AT MANILA.

Among all the members OF the reigning houses
OF Germany there are none-with the possible
exception or the kaiser-who possess so strik-
ing an individuality as Prince Henry Of Prussia
and inasmuch he is about to visit this conn
try in behalf Of his brother Kaiser Wilhelm n
may be well 10 give brief pen sketch Of this
royal sailor. and. above all to correct certain
rnisapprehensions which have arisen both con-
cerning himself and. likewise with regard to his
relations with his brother
No greater mistake could be made than 70
attribute 10 Prince Henry any share Of the
blame for the bad feeling which was caused by
the attitude Of the German warships at Manila
in the few months that followed the great
American naval victory gained under the guns
Of that city. What trouble there was was due
10 the Prussan Rear Admiral Diederichs. who
70 use the expressive phrase of the English sea
captain. Sir Edward Chichester, in endeavoring
excuse him in the eyes of Admiral Dewey.
had NJ sea manners" There is no doubt that
had Prince Henry been at Manila instead OF
Diederichs at that moment. there would have
been no friction whatsoever either between the
naval commanders or subsequently between the
two nations For Prince Henry possesses pre-
clsey those qualities which would have resulted
in feelings Of good viii and friendship with Ad-
niral Dewey. He is modest. honest. broad
minded. speaks English perfectly. and is entire
ly free from any affectation pose. He is a
man indeed who has so many qualities in com
non with Dewey that II is impossible that they
should not have understood each other and.
under the circumstances, Il is TO be regretted
that the prince happened 10 be in the northern
most portion Of the China Seas al the very time
whe nthe battle of Manila Bay fought. II
may be remembered that matters went on very
much more smoothly between the Germans and
Americans at Manila after the withdrawal OF
Admiral Diederichs.
Then. too. no Importance whatsoever should
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developed from civil life by the war. To his
military reputation he owed his entrance into
public life. life that held for him a Congress
seat and the Senate tOSa General Logan was
a man of emphatic opinions and not averse to
speaking his mind. At the same time ne had
great integrity of purpose. General Grant In
once speaking of these peCuliarities of character
said of General Logan: "Of all the officers who
have served under me none ever interpOsed so
many objections 10 order or executed il as
faithfully Jack Logan"
Many great generals and officers Of lesser
rank have believed that in battle they bore
charmed lives. That where the bullet OF the
enemy could find it's billet in the breast OF an
other. IT could never do so in theirs General
LawtOn was imbued with such belief and paid
for it with his gallant life. General Grant be-
lieved the same thing and ever acted on that be-
lief sherman used 10 tell of a battle In which he
and Grant were engaged. where the exigencies
of the combat made IL necessary for them to
change the position they occupied for another
a mile or so distant The way ran along a
ridge. and this the generals, surrounded by
their staffs. were trayersing. when some rebel
sharpshooters within range of the party began
firing at them Soon the bullets began to come
uncomfortably- and. as Sherman thought un-
necessarily near, for by riding down the other
side of the ridge a short distance they would
he out of the range Of the sharpshooters. Rid
ing up 10 Grant Sherman suggested this
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An UNEVENTFUL LIFE.
CHARGED WITH MURDER AND INDICTED
FOR MALICIOUS SHOOTING, BUT
GOT OFF EVERY TINE.
From The Pittsburg Dispatch.

From The PittsbUrg Dispatch.
Isaac Hopkins. of Bell County, was a witness
for the Commonwealth against Caleb Powers,
had been whispered that HOPKINS was bad
man. and the lawyers for the State thought best
to air his reputation a little before putting him
Have you ever been in any trouble?' querled one
of the attorneys of Hopkins.
"Nothin' to speak Of" he replied.
What was the nature of the trouble
Well were you indcted?'
Yes, sir, I've been indicted
We'll 1 Shot fellow once"
no, indeed sir: he didn't dIe-that IS not till
What did you shoot him for?.' 81,
'IIe didn't act politehe to my aunt"
We'll what did he do to herr"
why, If yer want to know he dragged her up
was anything done to you for shooting the
''Nothin' so very much"
only hung me up by the neck an lef' thar
But my wife she run out with a butcher knife an
Had you been sentenced TO be hanged"
"Oh, no. 'twant nuthin but a little thing between
the neghbors but come clar all right-after three
Have you ever been in any other troube?"
Mono. sir not what you might call real
Were there ever any other indictments against
'!Yas. sir: b'Ieve thar wus but didn't do it,.
Didn't do what?'
Didn't kill the fellow what was found dead in
the road. an they said as how ! done it,
did yon prove your innocence?
..Yas sir: I come clar agn-after three mo
ANY more trouble?"
No stree. nuthin mo at all
AS a matter OF fact. haven't you been indicted
several times for malicious shooting%
as you 5psas sSg dSSt IT mount 9to' so nosSn
they neytr charged me with KILN pob9fy.1 ---->
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PLANS FOR FRENCH BALL.

The decorations for the French ball at Madison
Square Garden on Tuesday will be 10 a great
tent in imitation of the last inaugural ball at
Washington. The same decorator has been en-
gagged by the Cercle Francais de Harmonic and
he will attempt TO transform Madison Square Gar
den into brilliant gold ballroom.
A ballet of three hundred women s rehearsing
many novel figures and dances. Music Will be fur
niShed by band and orchestra alternately-in
all one hundred musicians. The principal figures
of the ballet Will be dedicated the wine country
of France and the various vineyards. Sets of wom-
en- Will represent various brands OF champagnes and
other wines. "AmeTca's New Colonies Reel Will
have representatives. of Porto Rico. Cuba, Hawaii
and the Philippines in characteristic costumes. II
Will be led by Uncle Sam and La Belle France and
VIII be grand finale to the ballet.
The proceeds of the ball TO be devoted by the
Cercle FranCaiS de rHarnonie charity.
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quickness and brightness Of the American peo-
pie. They resemble the French in the brilliancy
Of their repartee, and 1t seems to be a quality
common to all classes. There is a little hunch-
back who sells papers at of the theatres.
and as / came down the steps the other night
great bully pushed against him. and then, In a
burst Of passion, said Get out Of my way you
little crooked stick Crooked stick makes a
straight fire. responded the little cripple gayly.
which is a good translation Of the old French
proverb 'Bos tortu fait feu droit.' Where did
he ever hear the phrase. and however came he
by The wit so aptly to apply it?'
Senator Mason has added to his fame and
won the applause of the old soldiers by the
Joint resolution which he introduced in the
Senate a few days ago providing that the
thanks of Congress be extended to Miss Barton
and for the appropriation of $1,000 for gold
medal to be bestowed upon her in recognition
of the great work accomplished by her both dur
ing and since the war. Miss Barton is fast APP
preaching fourscOre years. she has gained the
Iron Cross by her work in Germany, and many
other countries and many monarchs have sent
her tributes of their appreciation of her work
for humanity. II is fitting. therefore, that the
United States should also decorate its devoted
daughter and that its testimonial should be
special act of Congress and outshine all the
others. No of this age has done more
for mankind in the same space of time Before
the war teacher in the public schools, MISS
Barton gave up this vocation to go to the front
and nurse the wounded soldiers and with the
declaration of peace she did not abandon the
soldiers 1t through her efforts that the
bureau Of records OF missing men in the armies
of the United States organized. and through
her agency the cemetery at AndersonVille was
laid out. But her interests were not confined 10
this country: she went wherever humanity suf-
fered wherever there cup of cold water
be given. When declared in 1910
between Germany and France she went as quick
ly as she went to succor her own compatriots
10 nurse and comfort her brothers across the
At the close of this she undertook
TO induce her country TO become a member of
the Red Cross. Her long years OF patient
work her many failures. her courage and faith
in the face of discouragement, her final
cess are recent history: SO recent that her con-
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THERE is NO FOCNDA TON
FOR THE MANY RUMORS
JHATHE HASAROUSED
THE JEALOUSY OF
THE EMPEROR.

father while the easy movements OF an athletic
body, always apparently in the pink of condi-
tion, are evidently allied to the smooth serenity
of a mind confident in itself but modest with the
humility of knowledge.
Rightly or wrongly. he is credited With having
inherited all the liberal and broad minded views
for which the Emperor Frederick was so dis
unguished. and this has contributed in no small
measure to his great popularity in Germany. If
do not speak positively on the subject OF his
pohtleaI views, it is because his public utter
ances are few and far between In fact his ,-ir-
cipal public utterance made az the time OF
MS departure for China when he addressed III.
Emperor In such extravagant terms referring to
MS cohSecrated majesty that il created feel
ihss OF amazement throughout the civilized
world 1here has always been an impression
'h"' 'nere was in this extraordinary speech just
'NNpiOioh OF a disposition to guy his brother
For not only were the terms which he usad s,
urey foreign TO his character. but il was i'm
possible Tor any one who had ever heard hin,
chalIlng MS seasick brother while out yachting
putting his head in the cabin door every now
and again and calling out. We'll. Willie how
Go you feel now. and what has become ~ vor-
imperial dignity 10 believe that he was really
serious when he solemnIy ascribed semi
dlVlne attributes 20 this self-same Willie"
hear that after the Princes arrival in China
when banGuets were given in his honor by the
German and English leading colonists he was
repeatedly asked to make few remarks In
reply to the toast drunk in his honor but that
on each occasion he politely informed his hosts
that he would see them in Jericho before he got
on his feet TO address them Only once In nv
life. he was wont To say did / make a speech
and shall never hear the end of that TO the
close of my days \ little later when the
Shanghai correspondent Of The London Tines
was presented TO him. he himself referred to this
most celebrated and oft quoted speech by inquir-
ing, good hUmOredly and wtthaI plaintfvely 'sFSy
the way, don't you think your newSpapers have
roasted me enough about IL 49,
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parents-and, IT may be added in the hearts
of the German peoples due in large measure
10 Prince Henrys education. He brought
up. so to speak. at sea, to a profession which is
qualities. develops manliness and diminishes
pride and affectation. Before he was twenty years
of age he had twice circumnavigated the globe,
visiting every corner of the earth, and carry
ing the flag of Germany into regions where IL
had never been seen before. This in itself was
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paper-he could speak no longer. owing 20 the
awful malady which carried him off-on which
he had written: You "a least have never given
me a moments sorrow, and will make as good
a husband as you have been loving SON" And
when soon after this. Frederick breathed his
last. II was found that he had loft the major
part OF his fortune either to Henry directly or
TO Empress Frederick in trust for this his ia
vorite son.
This privileged position in the affection of his
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change. to which Grant agreed. and the party
moved below the crest of the ridge. That is all
of them did except Grant. who rode calmly
along until he reached the point he had set
out for. apparently utterly ObliviOus of the hull
let's of the sharpshOOters, which flew thick about
him for so long as he remained in sight Sher-
man said that Grant was absolutely convinced
that he bore a charmed life. and that even when
exposed 10 the enemy's fire he never considered
himself to be in any real danger. J. G. B.
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VACCINATION TEAS.
From Vanity Fair.

T
One of the most fetching social shows OF last
week the vaccination tea" given by a re-
nowned hostess. In drawing room the lady
received her guests, comprising notable beauties
party leaders and favoIite members Of the house.
hold brigade In other rooms four leading OF
the medical profession waited vaCcinate the fair
companions in arms" the sterner sex being op-
Grated on in vet another dainty boudoir. Some Of
the women displayed the greatest ingenuity in the
arrangement of their sleeves having had them
divided a the top. then reunited with ribbons,
which when united, revealed enough Of the mar
BILE arm to enable the vaccinator 10 set his seal
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ALL THE YEAR AROUND.

From The Chicago Post
Nv hat like atout golf Is that. one way or an.
other il Is seasoaabie the YEAR round"
Good heavens, You voulda't go out on the links
in below-zCro weather. would yeue'
Certainly moi, I didn't say il was seasonahla
in all ways the year round but when you can't
out the links you sit in the clubhouse
and dispose OF the Scotch. I tell you. there q al.
ways something 10 do at Kolt ,club.1
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The bill recently introduced by Mr. Wood Of
California TO establish a department of mines
and mining meets with widespread approval
among scientific experts and those interested In
mis- subject. Mr.. Walcott. the director OF the
Geological Survey, has advocated such meas
ore for many years, and in 1898 put himself on
record in letter to Senator Stewart at that
nme chairman OF the Senate Committee on
MINES and Mining This letter presents the
matter clearly. and must convince any one who
ieaos ii intelligenty that an industry that rep
iesents much wealth and employs so many
hundred thousand men deserves the dignity Of
. separate department. Among other things
Mr. walcott says:
,seieVe that the mining interests should have
,,iearly defined representation In the organiza-
mr., mr.. OF the government, and that either this
f.PyAeo division bureau of mines should
o. Established. / think such a division
t.c. ,Sutean would be OF decided and prac-
sons value TO the mining interests Of the
"L The acquisition OF the Philippines
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most acceptable addition to the Cabinet cir
ele Mrs. Payne is a native of the Empire State.
the daughter Of d distinguished ancestry.
among her forebears are Franz Claessen Van
Dyke. one OF the early settlers of Manhattan,
and Henirick Van Dyke. Attorney General for
Peter Stuyvesant in 1876 Her father. the late
Richard Van Dyke, was prominent business
man in New-York and her mother is sprightly
al the age Of eighty-siX. Mrs. Payne was mar
NED in 1861 and from that date has made her
nome in Milwaukee, where she is known for her
culture. hospitality and the lively interest she
took In public affairs. She is handsome wom-
an. with gracious manners, cordial and sincere.
IN her home city she has, since the invalidism
mat marred the early part Of her married life,
been a leader in social affairs, member of all
he local womens clubs, and was for time
President Of the Ladies' Art and Science Club,
ne Oldest goman's organization OF milwaukee,.
Having no children Of her own. Mrs. Payne
oerrows those of her more fortunate sister. Mrs.
Van Dyke Jones, and of her nieces is con-
SANITY with her Miss Louise Van Dyke Jones
Is al present visiting her aunt, and adds another
10 the charming young coterie in the Cabinet
circle. General and Mrs. Payne will live at the
arlington this winter