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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
GUARDS SCANDAL PROBABLY
WILL BE HUSTLED UP,

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London. Feb. 2L-(Copyright, 1S03.)-It is
now exceedingly probable that the Guards
scandal will be hushed up. Attempts made
in the House of Commons to bring the mat
ter up proved unsuccessful. 1t is said that
Colonel Kinloch has been promised another
command If he lets the matter drop.
There Is one phase of the case that can
not fail to have an unfortunate effect. That
is the attitude which certain elements of
society are manifesting toward Earl Rob-
erts. They are. partisans of Colonel Kim
loch. and their feelings in the matter are so
strong that some of them nave almost
turned their backs upon the Commander
in-Chief. This is particularly the case with
members of the families that have been
identified with the army for generations.
The Times. in a leader. points out that
the army belongs to the British taxpayers,
and not to the officers, much as the latter
class thinks to the contrary.
The influence of public-school training is
held to be partly responsible for hazing
having obtained such a footing in the gren-
adiers. A correspondent wrote to the Times
the other day. asking how these young SUBJ
alterns could be expected to resist regimen
tai hazing While all through their school
life they had been bullied by or bullying
others?
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RARE OLD WARES EAGERLY
BOUGHT AT LONDON AUCTION.

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London, Feb. 2~1.-(Copyright, 1903. III,
even a year or two ago. any one had ven
tured to predict that people would crowd
to Christie's w~ell-known auction-rooms and
light for rare pieces of old silver to the tune
Of from $1,000 to $3.50 an ounce. people
would have laughed at the suggestion as
absurd. The Dunn-Gardner sale last year
changed all that, when one rare specimen
changed hands at something like 5000 an
ounce.
But it is doubtful whether there had ever
been any sale where such record high prices
and quick sales were recorded as at Chris
ties auction-rooms on Thursday.
The room was crowded, chief interest CEN
ter1ng in what Is known as the West Mall
ing jug. This is a trophy which has long
been known and coveted by experts. having
been originally unearthed from its hiding
place in the foundations of West Mailing
Church. 1t was the property in trust of the
vicar and church wardens. but was unfit
an old sack pot. So the church. wanting
was necessary to offer 1t at auction. The
jug is of Ellzabethan make, and is of full
ham delft or stoneware, splashed with pur-
pie, orange and green in the style of the
old Chinese. The body is inclosed by four
vertical straps, richly and quantity chased
with fruits and leaves. A caryatid in relief
at the neck Is engraved with festooned dra-
perry. The bidding stopped at s., 1895.
A James / standing salt, dated 1918, and
weighing sixteen ounces seven p~ennyweight,
sold for $50.
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GERMS, WELL SHAKEN,
HARMLESS WHEN TAKEN.

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London. Feb. A.-(Copyright. 1sos.)-It is
well known that certain physical agents ex-
ert a germicidal power. as. for example.
light, electricity and heat. t these" says
the Lancet, must be added the curious in
fiuence Of mechanical shock. By submit
ting to violent agitation certain bacterial
cultures and prolonging the treatment. the
liquid was entirely freed from active germs
and failed further to develop organisms.
even when placed under favorable condi-
tons.
1t would appear. therefore, that minute
vibrations have the power of hindering the
growth Of heterogeneous, as well as vio-
lent shocks, while IL eithsE treatment be
continued, the germs at length die. Further
experiments in this direction would be very
Interesting, with a view to determining as
to how far the process would be efectual
in regard to the destruction or microbes In
food
1t must not be inferred from the Lancet's
note that automobile or torpedo boat trips
will supercede all other treatment for ty-
phoid, or that the London milk supply Of
the near future, will be brought into town
in springless vehicles over corduroy roads
especially laid down in the interest Of SAN
itary science.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
Duke of Devonshire Warns British
Public Not to Regard Matter
as Finally Settled.
KINGS SPEECH DISAPPOINTING.
Unaggressive In Tone and, Though
Long, Was Not Full-Sir Hen
ry Campbell-Bannerman
Agrees With Balfour.

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London, Feb. 81. - Copyright. 1882
Rarely has Parliament opened under
tanner and less interesting conditions than
those of Tuesday last.
There was no sort of excitement. Any
one who had followed the history of re-
cent events with moderate care could have
written the Kings speech by anticipation.
1t was, as the Duke of Devonshire boast
ed. unaggressive in tone, and. though
long. it was not full.
The debate in the House Of Lords re-
calls Lord Grey's famous simile of ad-
dressing them by torchlight.
" the House of the leader of
the opposition livened the early part of the
discussion by his racy Scotch humor. but
he said nothing definite except on one
point. In perfectly clear, quite unmistakabie
language. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman,
after consultation with his colleagues, de-
clared that the Liberal party would re-
sist any attempt. direct or indirect. to
recognize the principle of forced labor in
South Africa.
Mr.. Balfour. in the absence of Mr..
Chamberlain, made no reply. and for the
moment the subject was dropped. But it
will soon be revived, for the magnateS of
the Rand are bent upon getting 1t.
With this exception the debates turned
almost entirely upon the question OF
Venezuela. The Duke of Deyonshire, very
like himself. warned the public not to
regard the matter as finally settled. Moth,
ing, he said. had been arranged. beyond
the raising of the blockade. At the same
time. it must be acknowledged that this
decision has removed the most serious dan
gers which the joint policy Of the Pow.
ers involved" 1t is one more instance OF
the Government good luck that they
should have been removed just before Par
lament met.
Not that in any case the opposition could
have much capital in the mess" They
had their opportunity to do in December
and they allowed 1t to pass References
Of all the issues to the tribunal at The
Hague would have been doubly valuable,
as an escape from difficulties and as a
precedent for the future.
1t is practically certain that no Europe
an court would give preference to the
claims of particular Powers because they
had interfered by. force. It may be well.
therefore. that disputes will arise upon
that preliminary point. Otherwise, 1t is
hoped that all the countries will wait pa
tiently for the award.
Sir Henry Campbeli.Bannerman repeated
and enforced Mr.. Balfour's contention at
Liverpool that we had nothing to gain by
a quarrel with Germany, and that all at
tempts to embroil the two nations were
both foolish and wicked.
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WENT FROM new YORK TO
PARIS TO cHRlSTEN BABY.

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Paris. Feb. 1~.-tCopyright, l9oS.)-The
most inveterate grumblers could not find
much to ~criticise in the weeks weather.
Parisians have been enjoying a succession
of fine days. with just sufficient crfspnesS
about the air to remind one hat it is still
The Auteuil steeplechases were begun last
Sunday and were attended by an unusually
large gathering. The ladies were obliged to
wrap up we'll with furs. Only one or two
dresses and hats had a far-away spring as
pect.
self this week.
MIR. and Mrs. Breitner. who recently ar
rived from America. gave a brilliant matinee.
Among their guests were Miss Clara Curt
Ter. Mrs. Cortlandt Palmer, Miss May Palm
er. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson and Mrs. Cheat
ham Thompson.
eral members of the colony.
Mrs. Lee Child. Mrs. Kinen. Mrs. Paul
Hotingeur, Mrs. Charles Carroll and others
were Mrs. Edgar Stern's guests at dinner
Mrs. Horace Porter presented Mrs. Elk
a cakewalk dancer. with a diamond and
pearl brooch. From Brighton Beach. Long
Island. to Paris is a long way to travel to
christen a baby. but that is why Mrs. C.
w. Reiss. who lives in the Brooklyn suburb.
came to the French capital. The baby was
baptized on Sunday in the Church of Notre
Dame des VICTORIES. and was given the
name of Alfred Lucien. A dinner dance fol-
Count Boni de Castellane leaves for New
York via Havre on February 25, to rejoin
his wife.
Funeral services for the late Mr.. John
Howell Carroll. United States Consul at Ca
diZ. Spain, who died recently in Mention,
we're held on Tuesday in the American
Doctor Morgan, rector of the church, con-
Quoted the service, and in the attendance
mere ca msny G Of n the American GoTay M colony; inelud;
Mr.. Light, of the consulate general,
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TOURISTS SCAN TRUNKS
FOR TELLTALE CHALK MARKS.

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London. Feb. 2~1.-(Copyright, 1903.)-Not-
withstanding all denials from hotel mana
gers on the Continent regarding the recent
complaints made by tourists Of systematic
signaling by means of marks Of luggage
passed between servants from hotel to hotel.
as to the value of tips. the charge holds
good, for a Nice correspondent writes to
Mr.. Labouchere of Truth that he finds upon
inquiries that there is no doubt such a sys-
TEN in existence.
But a method more favored than that OF
affixing luggage labels. in positions. the
significance of which Is understood by SER
wants in hotels along the Riviera, Is to con-
vey, the same by means Ct
chalk marks.
1.-THE moral of which, says Mr.. Labou-
chere, sis, If you have not been over-gen-
erous to the servants. wipe off the chalk
marks you may see on your luggage after
leaving any hotel"
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LORD ANGLESEY'S PRICELESS
COLLECTION OF JEWELS.

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Anglesley continues to live up to his repu-
adding to his great collection of wonderful
Jewels. He has ordered a diamond tiara to
be made, which is to be exhibited in some
forthcoming amateur performance at An
glesley Castle.
Those who avs seen his collection of jew
els describe them as being simply magnifi-
cent. He has no end of all kinds of rings,
pins, studs and sleeve buttons. most mag
nifcently .jeweled. For instance. he has
waistcoat buttons, studs and links of cabu-
chon sapphires. also a set of cut sapphires,
surrounded with diamonds a set of cabu-
chon emeralds, one of cut emeralds and
diamonds, one of rubies, and two of white
almost priceless in value Yet, with all this
collection, he is constantly buying, and,
therefore. has accrued a collection of jew
els which would be the envy of the great
est Indian Rajah.
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REVOLT AT C0MEDIE
FRANCHISE CONTINUES.

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Paris, Feb. 21.-(Copyright, 1905.
spirit of revolt among actresses of the Com
edie Franchise is spreading. Mile. Moreno
following those of Miles. Suzanne d'Esprez,
Leroux, Brandes, Bertiny and Regnier, has
Mile. Moreno, who has been engaged BY
Mime. Sarah Bernhardt, says thai neither
money, glory nor friendship Is obtainable
bed Of favoritism and intrigue.
NJ. Jacques Thibaud. a violinist. who is
going to America after a tour of Germany,
refused to play at the Colonne Concert, be
cause he was sandwtched in a sort of inter-
mede between the first and second half OF
Schumann's Faust"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
SCHEME FOR LONDON CLUB
FOR AMERICANS A FAILURE.

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London. Feb. 21.-(Copyright, 1S03.)-The
latest effort to organize an American Club
in London, like the previous attempt. has
failed. Strange as it may seem. with an
average of 5000 Americans regularly resi-
dent here. no need seems to be felt for a
clubhouse. though dining organizations.
such as the Pilgrims and the American So
clety, flourish.
Some years ago Mr.. Henry White. at
present secretary of the embassy, organized
an influential committee, but disagreement
as to eligibility for membership wrecked the
enterprise.
TIL case. however. seems more %inexplic-
able to-day. with such large numbers of
Americans in London. With men like
Messrs. Morgan. Yerkes. Schwab. Gould.
Gates. Drexel. Vanderbilt and hundreds of
others spending some or many months ev-
cry year in London. 1t seems all the more
curious that the recent attempt to organ-
ize the Calumet Club in Picadilly should
have proved a failure.
The Calumet was to have been an Anglo
American club, with chefs and walters
from Sherry's. cocktail mixers from Del
monico's and a lounge bar on the principle
of the one in the New York Yacht Club.
But difficulties arose which were insur-
mountable, SO the project fell through.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22
LOSE CLAIMS AGAINST
DUCHESS De SAGAN.
She Succeeds in Having Court Throw
Out Husbands Debts of Which
She Had No knowledge.

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Paris. Feb. 21.-(Copyright, 19lS)-Certain
creditors of the Duke de Sagan, with claims
exceeding 2,eoO.00 francs. brought action
against the Duchess, as trustee for her hus-
band.
Many of them lent money to the Duke
without the trustees permission, although
aware OF the terms of the civil code by
which these debts were Illegal.
The Duchess de Sagan asked the court to
reject the claims for loans not sanctioned
by the trustee. and the judgment favored
the Duchess.
A French Judge, NJ. Magnaud, presiding
at the Chateau Thierry Tribunal. has just
laid down the principle that trustees should
be appointed to force misers to eXpend
money.
The matter arose from a request to ap-
point a trustee for an alleged spendthrift
accused of dilapidatine her p~atrimony. NJ.
Masnaud rejected the application, declaring
that Interference with the expenditure of
prodigals not insane to be a grave attack
on the rights of property. adding that ex-
pendlture. of accumulated wealth is neces-
safy for the c~ommunity's general well-heing.
with the aforesaid corollary regarding MI
SerS.
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able to assert her views on most things
and her Independence in az. She has full
appreciation and knowledge of what she
wants and of what is best, and in all things
She strives to attain 1t.
She seldom loses her heart, never her
head, the coldness with which she is re-
preached being perhaps one Of the sources
of her power.
ENGLISH GIRLS ADVANTAGES.
ION the other hand. her education has
many disadvantages not shared by the Eng
lish girl. most Americans not understand
ing the word home as II Is understood in
in hotels, engenders that restlessness for
which they are noted. They are often at a
disadvantage, therefore, through not being
brought up with that practical knowledge
of household matters, which is one of the
%triurnphs of English education, and which,
when she embarks on matrimony, arms a
woman to some extent with the sinews Of
war.
1T has often been attributed to American
women that they are queens in their own
country, caI essed and honored from -
are called upon to do SO.
The many Anglo-American marriages,
with the warm welcome extended to Amer
leans in England, is the connecting link
between the two countries. which ought to
cement them forever, Notwithstanding the
natural aversion of American men for hav-
them or the jealousies of English mothers
who, having daughters of their own. look
with a cold eye at so many young men be-
ing snapped up by the all-conqusring Amer
lean girl
But, on the whole. both countries benefit
mutually by the intercourse and contrast
Surely the growing ties of love and fell
across the Atlantic. and fortified by COM
mon interests, now bringing for so many
pledges in the rising generation. ought not
statesmen and diplomatists concerned with
the highest matters of state"
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CARNIVAL DAYS AT NICE
ENJOYED BY THOUSANDS.
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Paris, Feb. ~21.-ICopyright, 1SO3.)eKing
CarnivaI's entry into Nice took place in fine
weather before admiring crowds. The King
was mounted on a horse, with Polichinelle,
and was thoroughly well got up, as was his
airily attired partner, Nine. Carnival. Elec-
trio nghts were arranged around the gro
tesque figures in excellent fashion.
The cars and masked figures were I'M
doubtedly better than those of last season.
Great vim was displayed by the maskers,
and Partisan confetti was used with great
zest by the visitors. though not much ia
yored by the Nicoise. The illuminations in
King Carnival VII arrived in Cannes in
the guise Of Robinson Crusoe, astride a
grasshopper, and was greeted with great
enthusiasm. His suite comprised twenty
floats. and sixty groups of masks were well
imagined and carried ont. and there was
much merry battling with paper ammuni-
ton
The procession ended near the town hall
with a burst of music. A populer ball fol-
lowed in the Allies de la Liberto. which were
fairly fairylike with colored electric lights
festooned from the trees.
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PARIS MADRID AUTOMOBILE
RACE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED.

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Paris. Feb. 2o~.-(Copyright. ~1eo3.)-After
great suspense on the part OF the chauf-
feurs the Paris-Madrid automobile race has
been authorized by the Council of Minister'S,
who gave their consent under certain re-
serves. These have reference. to necessary
route.
AS a result of drawing by lot by the Au-
tomobile Club. the first five to start will
be as follows: a. Dietrich. A. Panhard, A.
Renault a Decauville and another Dietrich.
Mr.. Hardness starts ninth.
NJ. Dailif. president OF the Touring C1ub
de France, accompanied by NJ. Imbert,
Chief Engineer of the Department OF the
Aloses Maritimes. and other officials. has
made an inspection of a now road from La
Corniche to L'Esteril, which is to connect
st. Raphael. Cannes and Nice. The route
will be opened to the public at the end of
March and has cost $110, 900.
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BELLAMY ST0RER SECURES
EMBASSY FOR W HOURS.

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Vienna, Feb. H.-(Copyright. 19c3)-A re-
port, read at the general meeting of the
Austrian Jockey Club in Vienna, showed
that racing is in a prosperous condition.
ard. in place of NJ. Aristides BaItazzi. who
retires after excellently filling the office.
The six years rule precludes reelection
Mr.. Bellamy Storer took this week apart
ments in the Ofenheim mansion for Tues
day evening. in order to give. perween s
Austrian court etiquet requires.
Tit lack of a permanent American EN-
basSy Is a subject of much comment in
Vienna society circles. which We're amused
by the spectacle of an Ambassador secur-
ing an embassy for two hours.
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"BUFFAL0 BILL" PROMOTING
ANGL0-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP.

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falo" Bill is doing his part to promote An
glo-American friendship. Yesterday he en-
tertained at his Wild West exhibition near
" 5.Co children from the School Union and
Shaftesbury Institute. and $50 crippled little
ones were also present. They had a happy
time, were gay with red, white and blue
streamers and waved a large number of
union jacks. with the American flag inter-
spersed.
Mr.. Cody. in addressing them, said:
NJ Dear Young Britons: 1 thank YOU on
behalf of my people for this expression of
international friendship. When the message
you send to-day is wired to the Sc. OOl 600 of
our people,. 1t will have a value beyond cal
culation. As the friendship between England
and America has endured and been intensi-
fled since my boyhood days. let us believe
of fracture"
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SLOSSON'S FRIENDS ARE
DISAPPOINTED IN HIS PLAY.

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Paris. Feb. N.-tCopyrieht. 1sd3)-The bill
lard tournament from the point of view
of the attendance, has been a distinct sue
cess. The manager of the Brunswick com
pany tells me he is well pleased with the
public interest shown.
The friends of Slosson were greatly disap-
pointed with his playing. AT certain mo-
ments he gave the reminders of his once
brilliant form. and. during his game with
Cure, he made several difficult shots, hut at
no time did he snow precision in speed or
shots back and forth to the rail, as did Wig
naux and Cure.
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BIG CARD SCANDAL IN
ENGLAND HUSTLED UP.
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London. Feb. 2l.-(Copyright, 1906. )-For
some time past there has been a big scan
dal in the air growing out of a bridge whist
party From what / can gather. 1t seems
pretty well assured that all details will be
made public before long.
The unfortunate affair happened at n big
party in a country house. There were for
ty-five persons in the house at that time.
among whom there is so much nasty feel
ing regarding the matter that it can't help
all coming out sooner or later.
AS q matter of fact. many persons know
who the culprits are. but up to the present
influence has been at work in the interest
of society at large to keep the matter dark.
1t looks now as If the names of the Offend
ers viii be made public property.
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ARTISTS INVITED
TO EXHIBIT At BERLIN.

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Paris. Feb. N.-(Copyright, 19G3.IMany
prominent American artists in Paris re-
ceived invitations to exhibit this srring at
the annual art exhibit at Berlin, where an
for them.
Among the American exhibitors Will be
Mr.. Julius Stewart, who ~ now at work
on a large picture, entitled, The Supper
Party" This represents u group Of fve
men and women In evening dress arorrd q
table, while the growing dawn begins to
dim the lamplights.
The annual exhibition OF the American
Women's Art Association just opened. at
the American Students Club, Rue de Chew
reuse, IS attracting much favorable atten-
ton. Mr.. Frederic Machines, president of
the association; Miss Florence Este, Miss
Jeanette Scott, Miss Elizabeth Van Etten
prominent exhibitors.
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YERKES STAYS IN ENGLAND
+. FOR THE GOOD OF ENGLAND.
Phf1anthropic Motives Prevent Him
From Returning to America Where
He Could Earn More Money.
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Charles I, yertes sneating at a dinner on
Wednesday night of his tube schemes, said
he had got through with the city of Chi
cago, where he did a little for the comfort
of the people. and. he might say, mad
vertently, made a little money. y
He had noticed. he said. in his many vis-
its to London. that its people were herded
away from its center. In fact. in London
to-day, Mr.. Yerkes said. conditions were
worse than in any other civilized city that
he knew of. He wanted to got these people
in London as far away as possible from the
center, he said. so that they could have
green fields before them, have more pleas
ure and live as decent, quiet people ought.
He could make more money. he said. by
remaining In America, but he had got to a
point where he did not care so much for
that.