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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
iERhANY'S BUILDING
At THE WORLDS FAIR
Reproduction of Old Castle Built by
Frederick I of Russia.

The plans for the German National
Pavilion at the Worlds Fair, st. Louis.
have been completed and submitted 10
the director of works, Isaac S. Taylor.
for approval. 1t has been the endeavor
of the German government 20 keep the
architecture OF the building in harmony
with the Exposition buildings in the i'm
mediate vicinity. The pavilion viii be
a fairly accurate reproduction of the
central portion OF the royal castle at
Charlottenburg. near Berlin
This old castle occupies conspicuous
place in the history OF German archi-
lecture. It was built about the end OF
the seventeenth century, for and under
the direction OF Frederick 1. first King
of Prussia. The castle was designed
by Andreas Schlueter, the greatest Ger
man architect of that period
The architecture of the CharIotten-
burg castle is imposing. The main IA
cade is in two stories. crowned by an
enormous stilted dome. The facade Of
the first floor is in rustic stone. The
second floor is ornamented with engaged
Corinthian columns. In the center OF
the facade is projecting bay crowned
by a beautiful classic pediment.
The drum of the dome, which is also
surrounded by a Corlnthian engaged col
onnade. is higher than one Of the stor-
les OF the building. The curve Of the
dome is broken by six bulrs-eye windows,
and is crowned by towering lantern,
surmounted by q sculptured figure.
In the pavilion the ground floor Will
be used for reading, writing. ONCE and
reception purposes. The second floor
has been set aside for purposes OF repre-
sentation. II will embrace an actual re-
production of the state rooms of the
castle OF CharloJtenburg. These rooms
will be fitted up with precious old for
niture, Goeblins, and silver ornaments.
the products OF bygone days. In sep
arate building, but connected with it.
VIII DE a restaurant and a "Kneipstube.'
a combination of smoking room. drinking
room, restaurant, and fraternaI society
lodge room. This subsidiary building
Will harmonic completely with the arch
itecture of the main structure, and viii
be connected with it by an alley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
The Infanta Isabella Recovering.

The Infanta Isabella is recovering
from the injuries which she sustained
by being kicked in the face by her horse
after being thrown, but it is probable
that she will retain an ugly scar for the
remainder of her days. She has until
now enjoyed the reputation of being the
most skillful whip and most perfect
equestrienne in Spain, and is never so
happy as when driving a four in hand
or when leading the field at a fox hunt
In spite of the fact that she Is but fifty
three years of age, her hair is quite
white, and although foe of liberalism
and thoroughly imbued with conserva-
tive ideas. this masculine, strong
minded princess is perhaps more popu-
lar than any other member of the reign
ing family
Her mothers younger sister, the
Duchess of Montpensier. and the latter's
French husband were so disappointed at
her birth, which destroyed their hopes
of succeeding to the crown. that they
circulated reports 10 the effect that she
was illegitimate. and that she was the
offspring, not of the late King Francis
of Spain. but OF young fisherman, upon
whom Queen Isabella was said to have
looked with favor while soiourning at
he seaside II was owing to this that
The Infanta as child was nicknamed
at Madrid 1.-THE herring girl
When barely seventeen years of age
she was married. against her wish, to
Prince Gaetan of Bourbon, brother CO
the last King of Naples. The union
vas shochngly unhappy one. the
prince being an epileptic. and was ended
lIy his cutting his throat by his wifes
bedside in q hotel at Geneva She was
the most sensible adviser of her brother
King Alfonso. and after his death re-
NAMED the same sagacious counselor
and devoted friend, and. l might almost
say. protector, of his widow. and of his
&c. the present King
MARQUIsE DE FONTENOY.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Discord Between Father and Son.


King George of Saxony and his eldest
son are just at the present moment at
daggers drawn, and when the monarch
returned the other day to his capital
from his sojourn in Italy his eldes;
son was conspicuous by his absence at
the railroad station and from the cere-
monies organized in connection with the
Kings entry into Dresden. 1t is Prin-
cess Louise, the ex-crown priu-
cess, who is the subject of the dis
cord between father and son. the lat
ter, like the vast majority of the Saxon
people, taking exception to the needless
indignities heaped upon the unfortunate
woman by the sovereign in the public
proclamation which he issued just be-
fore his departure for Italy.
The crown prince is more popular to-
day with his future subjects than at
any moment in his entire career, and
this is largely due TO the forbearance
and consideration which he has shown
his former wife, and to the sympathy
which he has manifested for her suffer
ings- His father is correspondingly
hated by the Saxon people, and so ap-
prehensive were the authorities of some
public and sensational outburst of this
sentiment on the occasion of his entry
into Dresden on his return from Italy
the other day that the most extraordi-
nary means were adopted 10 avoid any
thing OF the kind, and to convey an i'm
preston of popular good vii.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Candidates for President.

In the Presidential campaign of 1892,
the Populists had as their candidate
Gen. James B. Weaver, of Iowa, a form
er member of the old Greenback party,
who polled more than a million popular
votes and actually received twenty-five
votes in the electoral college. He was
the first third party man to carry State
since the civil war. Some of his strength.
it must be admitted, came from the Dem
ocrats who Joined with the Populists TO
aid Weaver in carrying some of the
Western States, so that in case no can
didate received a majority of votes in
the electoral college the election would
be thrown into the House of Representa-
tives, which, being strongly Democratic,
would have chosen Grover Cleveland.
AS matter of fact. however. CIeve-
land would have been elected even if all
Of the States carried by Weaver had
chosen Republican electors. In fact, MIR
Bryan, acting upon the advice OF leading
Democrats. worked in the interests Of
Weaver in Nebraska. well knowing that
Cleveland could not carry the State. and
that if Weaver could. it would mean the
loss of eight votes to Harrison.
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ing which forms the dramatic contrast
in most of his comedies.
However, there Is no good reason
for the presence of that sort of vul-
garity gin our midst" nor is its pres
ence always an indication of the alb
sence of a really fine nature. We are
a progressive people, and those So
cially underneath are the most pro
gressive of it.
The story about only three genera
tons from shirtsleeve to shirtsleeve is
no lie. Moreover, the American born
of foreign parents is exactly as pro
gresslve-e more so-as the Amer
lean born of native parents, but
usually he doesn't come from such a
nice" home. And, after all, there's
no place like home to get the veneer
of good manners.
Thus, you see, while vulgarity is
an awful bore, particularly to persons
who are dead certain that they them
selves are not vulgar, still it has It's
sociological import
Regarding the children, we ac-
knowledge that we have noticed a dis
agreeable quality of independence in
other peoples offspring. But we like
to be exact in little things. Had Mrs.
Moore any children of her ownq And
what does she think of the gross IN
dependence" of lapdogs?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
SIR THOMAS LIPTON'S COUNTRY SEAT.


It is just outside of London-a hall
hours run or so with his auto flyer
/ that Sir Thomas Upton has located him
self in one of the most charming coun-
/ try seats in all England AS yet only 4
part of Southgate has been invaded by
the builder Of the modern house, and
although it is less than fifteen miles
from the city there can still De found
the village green. with its old time tav-
crn, rows of majestic oak trees shading
the lanes which answer for its streets.
True. when the railroad came New
Southgate. as it is called, was built VI
about the station, with its rows Of
stone houses designed in imitation OF
London homes It represents the mod
ernized British community. a mile
away. however, Old southgate is so far
apart from it that years viii probably
clapse before it is converted from L
hamlet into town of today.
Hamlet is perhaps the best title for It,
as it is made up principally of dainty
villas and neat cottages. and on its out
skirts are d dozen or so country seats,
aiHDuB W men DSl4Bt Is tCIlSl'lt AOt49- TX
visitor. as he strolls along the quiet
streets, momentarily expects to hear the
sound OF the horn as the numbering
coach rumblcs mp to the door of the
Cherry Tree Inn The coach has passed
away, but the red coats of the hunters
and tle fitting black and white OF
the hound pack are frequently seen as
they mount the hedges or go full cry
along the road Itself at times.
Not infraquentIy do the hunters issue
from the gates Of Osidge. for Sir Thomas
is very fond of following the dogs. His
stables contain from twenty-five to
thirty horses at all times. Several are
excellent cross country mounts. Ameri-
can as well as English breeds are rep
resented. 4 favorite hunter is fine
black mare foaled in Kentucky's blue
grass pastures. She is almost a perfect
animal and can clear a siX-foot hedge
with ease. From the next stall the groom
brings out a jumper bought from the
former Prince Of Wales stud and a
prize winner at several of the horse
shows Of last year. He is a noble bay,
gentle as a kitten and possessing wan
derful speed and endurance. The stables
also contain a pair Of coachers from
the former princes stables, which cost
Sir Thomas about $1,000. They are at
tached his American coupe when he
makes his bachelor calls
Everyone who reads knows chat the
master of Osidge is what might be called
an all-around sportsman. ramble
through the house Itself is an Indication
OF his tastes, although he is anything but
the hunting squire" so familiar TO the
readers of the English novel. His loung
ing room is not Uttered with ashes,
walking sticks. pipes and glasses, but in
dicates the refined taste of its owner. In
one corner is the private telephone which
connects him with his London offices. In
another is the desk of his secretary.
These arc the only signs that he is
business man, for the walls are decorated
with hunting scenes, both in oils and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
SENTIMENT FOR GORMAN
GROWING IN NEW YORK
Senator Simmons Says the Maryland
Man Can Garry the Empire State.

Senator Simmons OF North Carolina
has returned from New York where
he delivered an address before the
North Carolina Society on the negro
question. While there he met a num-
Der OF political leaders.
The New York Democrats all favor
an Eastern man for the Presidential
candidate" said he. and / heard a
great deal of talk about Senator Cor
man. 1t seems to me that his strength
is growing. The sentiment for German
is not manufactured. It is based upon
an accurate knowledge of just where ne
stands. He is looked upon as eminently
safe, and in point of ability he is equal
to any of them. I am certain he can
carry New York State"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Another Reconciliation Probable.

Another reconciliation on the tapis,
and which I have already alluded to in
these letters as being within the bounds
of possibility, is that between the di-
vorced Grand Duke of Hesse and his
former wife. whose marriage was an
nulled, it may be remembered, about
eighteen months ago. Negotiations have
been in progress for some time past with
the object of bringing about not only a
reconciliation. but likewise a remarriage
between the young couple. who are OF
the grand duke has always remained in
love with his fascinating wife, and has
steadily refused to lend himself to any
Of the numerous projects made by his
relatives and by his political advisers
with view 10 another marriage, the
grand duchess herself has had the oc-
casion to discover how very unpleasant
and awkward is the position of the di-
vorced wife of reigning sovereign.
It must be thoroughly understood that
there has been nothing but incompati-
biIlty of temper that has parted the
grand duke and grand duchess, and that
providing that the grand duke can show
himself little more deferentiaI TO his
wife's wishes, and the grand duchess
can keep her temper under a little bet
ter control the young couple, who are
both OF them grandchildren of the
late Queen Victoria. may yet have many
years OF matrimonial happiness in store
for them
Only the grand duke will have to alb
stain from teasing his consort, and she
on her side from finging those teacups
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
President Loubet's Country Seat.

President Loubet has just purchased
the chateau of Mazenc from Baroness de
Vissac 1t Is a charming. but unpreten-
tious country seat, situated In the valley
of Jabion on the line of railroad from
Dieulefit to Montelimar. 1t Is within a
few miles of Grignan, the home OF the
Presidents brother. Dr. Augustus Lou
bet and also OF the farm where the
President was born and which is still
inhabited by his old mother, who man
ages it herself. and who, save on Sun
days and feast days, invariably goes
about arrayed In the peasant costume OF
the district
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Art Criticism in London.
Expert Judgment Passed by Sartorial
Authorities

Art criticism in London is being
reduced to the tape measure standard,
and portraits are being judged by ex-
perts in manufacturing lines. We
suppose this is one result of the com
mercialism of the age.
Thus tailor has been sizing up
the exhibition of portraits IN the
Royal Academy, and his finding must
be regarded as a serious Indictment of
the portrait painting fraternity in
general. According to his observa-
ton, there is IA total absence of but
tons on Lord Mount Stephens coat,
which would seem to indicate that
Lord Mounts wife had been some
what neglectful. Moreover, the silk
on the fronts is at least an inch too
narrow. In fact, this feature of a
well-made garment is a decided STUN
bling-block, for the tailor critic found
another with the silk on the lapels
forming d continuation of the collar.
"a STYLE" as he aptly observed, that
no one but an old woman who is
sometimes employed TO mend clothes
would adopt" Certainly, after that,
there is nothing more to be said.
A. S. Leslie Melville is arrayed in
''the clumsiest coat possible" the
right lapel of which is at least five
times as large as the left; while the
Rev. Nelson Lorraine wears a marvel
Gus creation, made in some extraordi-
nary manner without a single seam.
Perhaps you think that this tailor
was hypercritical. We cannot agree
We believe in perfection as the ulti-
mate end to be attained, in portrait
painting as in everything, and these
are unquestionably imperfections
This is the age of the specialist, and
apparently the portrait painters spe-
cialty should be to know something
about everything, Not only should he
study tailoring, but glove-making,
boot and shoe making, cravat-making
and tile-making. There should be no
limit to his accomplishments.
But, inasmuch as this is also an age
Of cooperation, we expect that CO
operation will also enter into the por-
trait painting trade. We look to find
cooperation going hand in hand with
specialization. There viii be painters
who make a speciality Of the latest
tailor-made garments, guaranteeing
perfect style and perfect fit, or else
no pay. There viii be expert boot
makers in oils and superior hat build
ers in crayons. We stand ready to
welcome a new school III art-a tailor
made witness to the fact that
it no longer takes nine tailors TO make
man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Held It's Power.

During the next four years the Popu-
list party apparently lost little of It's
power The fact that less than a quar-
ter OF a million votes were cast for the
Bryan and Watson electors did not in
dictate that that number was the limit
of its strength; thousands of PopuHsts
voted for Bryan and Sewall
1t was estimated that there were a
million Populists who voted the Demo-
cratic ticket. After the defeat of 1896.
however, the party began to decline. 1t
was a factor in the campaign of 1900,
but not an important one. Since that
time nearly all of its members in the
Senate and House, with the exception OF
Senators Stewart and Jones of Nevada.
who returned to the Republican party,
which they left on the silver issue,
have allied themselves with the Demo
Gratis.
There were no Populists in the
last Congress. and there will be none
in the Fifty eighth. The Populist
organizations in the West and South
have disintegrated, and practically moth
ing remains of them. Many of those who
were former Republicans have returned
to that party, while others have re
manned with the Democrats, with whom
they fused.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
The Field of Politics
Populists Not a Factor.

Behind the announcement recently
made by the Hon. Marion Butler, for
merly Senator from North Carolina. that
the Pops will go it alone next year.
there is the sad story of the rise and
fall of another political party
Ten years ago the Populist was a fac
tor in national politics; he was a power
to be considered by the two older par
ties in all their reckonings His party
had governors in eight or nine States,
notably in Kansas, Nebraska. Oregon.
and Colorado; there were a dozen mem
bers of the United States Senate who. in
part at least, owed their election to the
Populist party, and who supported its
principles. The Legislatures of half a
dozen States were controlled by the par
~, and for time its influence seemed
to be growing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
Good Thought Wrong Word
Independence Can Never Be Gross, But
Vulgarity Always.

Mrs. Marie a. Moore, addressing
the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage
Association on "The Unwritten Law
of Courtesy" very broad subject
as all will allow, condemned the
gross independence exhibited by
Americans and especially by the chill
dren Of today" OF course, Mrs.
Moore did not mean independence at
all-independence is all right, partie-
ularly conscious and unconcerned IN
dependence, which gives one self-re-
lance and poise, two most admirable
qualities.
What she meant was gross and self
assertive vulgarity, the basic motive
of which Is an effort to cover up con
scious and concerned dependence by
that article of effrontery known as
"bluff."
That Americans have that in
abundance and that they often exhibit
1t publicly, to the shame Of them
selves and the amusement of others
who do not feel it their duty TO re-
form the world in a minute. is prob
ably true. AT least Clyde Fitch
<hinks so. for it is that American fail
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

water colors-the work of some of the
! most noted modern artists. Usually his
favorite fowling piece leans against one
wall, while coach whips and crops are
also noticeable. One side OF the room is
nearly filled with library which com
pTises not only works by Kipling and
Doyle and other authors of today, but the
standard English poets, while the names
CT several American writer's are also con-
spicuous.
Sir Thomas evidently appreciates lux
the furniture and decorations of the
drawing room. dining room, and even the
various chambers. There are few OF
Englands stately mansions which are
more artistically decorated or more
luxuriously furnished, although it is one
of the smaller country seats of the
island The art centers of the Continent
have been searched for paintings. brio
a-brac. and statuary to adorn the inte-
riOr. while most of the furniture is of
mahogany carved in attractive antique
design Wandering through the various
departments one would imagine that
over this home presided woman of
taste, for here and there the evidence of
feminine ideas Is conspicuous As a
matter of fact. however. the master of
Osidge has collected most of its orna-
meEts during his travels. and the fur
nishings and decorations were according
to his own ideas.
The grounds embrace about one hun
dred and fifty acres, and a considerable
portion OF this is devoted to the raising
Of grain, vegetables and hay for the
horses; but one of the best golf links
in Great Britain has been laid off. while
the grounds Immediately around the
mansion have been treated by an exper:
landscape gardener. From both the
front and rear porches stretch away
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24

broad lawns, bordered with flower beds
and shrubbery, while statuary and vases
containing Towering plants enhance the
effect The owner has included some
American ideas in identifying The
grounds. and they do not have the prira-
ness which is so often noted in Eng
land. although they are kept in perfect
condition But a few steps from the
house itself are the hothouses-four in
number-where not only vegetables but
flowers for winter decoration are raised
in abundance. Over an acre is also de-
voted to what is called the summer
flower garden, where can be seen not
only English but American blooms de-
veloped almost TO perfection by the ex-
pert horticulturist who is in charge.
Since the era of the automobile. Sir
Thomas has used his touring car and
runabout in going to and from business
over the smooth highway which extends
from Southgate TO London Osidge
however, Is only one of his country
seats. 1t may seem strange that he
has game preserve within twenty miles
of the city where even the stag can be
hunted, but this is fact
Such Is the life which Sir Thomas en-.
joys during his leisure moments ashore.
While he is a world traveller and Is IA
miliar with every part of Great Britain
the quiet surroundings of Southgate suit
his taste. Although his name has been
associated with several titled women
who have been mentioned as the future
mistresses of Osidge. as yet he is free
and, according to his friends. promises
to remain a bachelor for the rest of his
days This fact, however. does not bar
the women from visiting his country
seat, and at the frequent house parties
which are given some of the most noted
spOrtswomen are usually among the
guests.-New York Tribune.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
ALLGOOD'S RATING ENTITLED
HIM TO CARRIERS POST

\ statement has been issued relating
to the civil service side of the incident
at Gallatin, Tenn. where a negro rural
free delivery driver named AIlgood was
held up and warned 10 resign The charge
was made that Allgood was appoiny 81
over a white man who stood higher IN
the examination.
The commission says that when tie
list of persons was gone over the second
time il was found that mistake bad
been made in the marking; that Allgood
was really the highest, and that here
was no other course but 10 give him the
place.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-24
An Aged Visitor.

Dr. A. Garcelon. of Maine. Is dis
tinguished guest from the Pine Tree
State at the Arlington. Within the past
few days he passed the ninetieth mile
stone Although long past the allotted
"three-score and ten" the doctor is
hale and hearty, and came TO Washing
ton to attend the Congress Of Physi-
clans and Surgeons.
In 1878 he was elected governor of his
State on the Democratic ticket. At the
expiration of his term. however, he d.
voted all his time TO medicine So well
preserved is the doctor that he is never
taken 10 be as old as he is. He offered
his services in the Spanish war. so anX-
Ious was he TO serve his country.