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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1905-11-16
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SHORT HISTORIES OF NOTABLE REGIMENTS.
BY Col. VIM. F. Fox
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BY Van Butler
Story Of the rebellion which thrills reader
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SUMMER OF WAR.
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boats. who had been tired Of not hav-
ing anything to shoot at for some
weeks, were filling the whole atmos-
phere with bursting shells.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

long ago sharp passage Of place between
a German minister and an English statesman whom
will not indicate more closely in the present excited
state Of party politics. Altho in appearance but
quarrel of ministers, perfectly understood
the mouthpiece Of his imperial master on this occa.
sion Europe gasped at the spectacle of this political
thunderstorm which the lurking hatred Of Germany
towards England for the first time brought to the
surface, and exposed.
I knew the character Of both Of these formidable
peoples too well to believe that the incident would
have after effects. As by the glare Of lightning
flash, there stood revealed before the figures Of
the two great protagonsts contending together for
the mastery in war-raging over three continents
Very soon after Lord Bedale or whoever stood
behind him. confded safety OF ain
to my care, I repaired in disguise to Berlin. Ny
instinct taught me. that this capital was the true
storm center, and that from here rather than st.
Petersburg, would be directed the designs Of any
really dangerous movements against the country Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

TO Do EocelVeu, uot W1tn
formal courtesy but with the recognition due to the
ambassador Of the world g peace.'
II shall bear that in mind"
CT may add that he only defers bestowing tho
Victorian order you till he is able to do 80 in
return for the services he asks you to render
him. -
There is not much more for me to add.
In Rome, in Lisbon, found there little for
me to do; the name Of King Edward was already
every tongue. Even in Paris, with its jealous and
reckless press, found that the British king
favorite with those who most ready to criticize
British policy
had an interview with Father Loubet, as tho
French love to call their homely peasant president;
the man who has proved that sterling
character for in public life than rank
wealth or Intellectual cleverness.
Later I had the honor Of accompanying the
ruler Of Britain his stately progress Of peace.
And as his coming acclaimed In capital after
capital and the nations long undered by senseless
rvales shook hands, with their sovereign the angry
emperors realized that England splendd isolation
was over, and that she had resumed her historic
role Of the champion Of the weak, and protector Of
the liberties of Europe. -Er,s-
The glittering jewel pinned to my breast by the
great monarch g hands unnecessary reward.
To have served such master enough.
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tion of the armed emperor burst my startled
seriousness.
ssArrest that manl'' he commanded, without giving
me time to speak.
Two soldiers advanced from the corridor and
pinioned me by the arms. Then the kaiser himself
stepped forward, seized the papers had been study
ing, and thrust them into his breast
Order firing party with ball cartridges to get
ready in the inner courtyard = the next command
not recognized Indeed my disguise perfect
that felt quite that head. The question
whether it would make matters better
for me if revealed my Identify.
Now" his majesty demanded, turning to me,
who are you, and what you doing heref'
Does your majesty wish me, to speak before these
men \
The kaiser hesitated.
Eyes" he said at last, ttspeak out"
shrugged my shoulders
81 am here the agent Of the federal council, -
declared. The federal council most readers
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

VT IS always delicate matter for a foreigner to
write about the sovereign Of another country in
such way to be acceptable to his subjects In
Il I citizen of United States, should
Willingly offend any English prejudices in the
following narrative, only my readers that
I actuated by no feeling but that of the most
sincere respect for the greatest of living soveregns
and the mighty people over whom he reigns.
In the summer Of 1902 the whole world was dis
mayed by the news that the coronation Of King
Edward VII. had been postponed at the last moment
on account of his majestys grave state of health.
The governments of the continent, ever distrust-
full, and prone to credit others with their own
Machavelian statecraft eagerly asked themselves if
the official explanation Of this event was genuine
vhe subtle political
purpose
As result, found myself commissioned by a
certain great power to 90 to London, and
tain the true state Of affairs. -. 81
Needless to say inauiEies enabled in a very
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

The whole Of the powers Of the continent were to
be united in customs league against Great Britain.
Russia and Austria, saw had eagerly welcomed
the proposal Spain and Turkey, with the Balkan
states were also committed to it. So Belgium
and Holland the first in revenge for British criticism
Of the Congo Free State, the second account Of
the Boer war; Sweden and Denmark evidently
disnclined to the scheme but unable to resist the
pressure put upon them Only three countries still
held out frmly-Frsnce, Italy and Portugal.
The opposition Of France seemed to be due partly
to the fact that Great largest
and partly to dislike of any proposal coming from
Germany Italy and Portugal seemed to realize that
their own fate was bound up with that Of England,
and to view with dread the prospect of weakening the
British power
had just finished reading the spirited protest
Of little Portugal contained private autograph
letter from Dom Carlos to the German emperor when
the room suddenly flashed with the full glare Of
the electric light. looked up and saw his majesty
standing before me, in full uniform with his sword
drawn in his hand.
had reckoned without Wilhelm u. when under
took my perilous enterprise The colonel of the
guard, it appeared, had reported that detective
had been admitted into the palace by Finkelsteins
request The kaiser little Of the
at first, but later on his curiosity had become too
strong for him, and he had decided to find out for
himself what was going
confess that for the first and only time in my
3 life turned cold with fear, the sudden appari
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

Enough no said. 'tRemain in tho neghbor.
hood, and will see you again in day or two"
The next time Lord Bedale sent for me his manner
was entirely changed.
ttMonsieur v-,'' he said, stI related
whole of your adventure to his majesty, who has
formed the highest opinion Of your tact and fidelity;
SO much So that he has instructed to offer
you mission his behalf
"That will be the highest honor could receive"
ellis majesty's health is not yet fully recovered.
In consequence his physicians have advised him to
take sea voyage in the early part Of the year."
ssThe climate of the Mediterranean mas been
recommended"
"There is pleasanter climate at that time Of
the year."
mouth of the Tagus, it will discourteous he
does not land in Lisbon, and see the king
ellis majesty IS courtesy is proverbial.''
In visiting his Maltese subjects he will be
Italy that King Victor may expect to see him in
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15
Mrs. Eckspert's Little Oversight

I'm CHOOSING wife Eckspert made deliberate
+ selection Of Fannie Auder, managing stenographer
Ssa n IN sSe WITH
him. He totally disregarded his mothers advice
to wed girl who had received training In the
duties Of housekeeping.
~ rich enough to afford servant" he said.
t*I want, all, a nota annoy me by
forgetting little things that conserve to my comfort.
You know how methodical am. You nursed me on
orderliness. It is your fault that I considered
more or less Of crank tidiness at college, and
have my dinner than BE-
ringing for things that have been forgotten in setting
the table. Miss Auder is woman Of trained mind
and habits She has to think not only for herself
details. That is why I decided to marry her, and
persuaded myself to-erlove her,
1t has taken year Of constant endeavor for
Eckspert to school his wife in remembering little
things about the household duties that she never
would have forgotten If she had not spent most Of
her girlhood days in office. Her remissness of
memory most manifest at table. Just Eckspert
had finished his coffee and lighting his cigar, his
wife would throw up her hands and exclaim:
Oh, Harry forgot the green peas. And you ara
SO 19nq Ga @ rnese are tae nls n peas
you" Or, Eckspert from the breakfast table,
his spouse would say: "There, now, If didn forget
delicious watercress which went to market for
purpose and put in the ice chest for Oh dear
Remarks that Eckspert would listen to with
grim and ominous silence that made his poor little
wife miserable until luncheon time. But he thought
he had her thoroly cured when he invited few
friends to dinner the first anniversary Of his
wedding, last week. Everything passed off beautifully.
Eckspert had noticed while he carving the roast,
that his wife sent whispered message to the kitchen
But he telling story at the time and thought
nothing of it. When the ice was served, observing
that Mrs Eckspert looked preoccupie he endeavored
to rally her.
"a penny for your thoughts, Fannie he said
tfYou actually look as tho you had forgotten
thng-ha! hal telling guests in the library,
before you down. about that little forgerfuness
of yours and how have overcome it. They
thought it was very good-hai hal''
Mrs Eckspert looked tragic.
edo you mean to say she inquired OF her hus-
band,'' that you have not noticed one single thing
I have forgotten at this dinner7''
ssNot one thing, my DEAR replied Eckspert. He
looked in turn at his guests, each of whom nodded
approval
"Well,o exclaimed Mrs. Eckspert, giving the signal
for the women to retire and give the an oppor-
tunity to smoke, ~ forgot the soup New York
Press.
Senator Redfeld Proctor of Vermont announces
that he will purchase site in that state and erect
sanitarium at cost Of about $4,000 for treat
ment in ncpient of tuberculosis. In addition,
the senator says he will give 100000 az endowment
for the institution.
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ASSAkASs
'That will be only nat
ural.o
"In case his majesty
should feel tired Of 80 much
sea, he may feel it pleas
anter to return overland"
ttThat will involve his
passing thru Paris. -
Exactly
Portugal, Italy, France
these were the three
states which had made a
stand against the threat
ened alliance against the
United Kingdom. I looked
at Lord Bedale and we un-
derstood one another.
ellis majesty proposes
that you should visit each
Of these three capitals in,
advance, and ascertain in q
confidential way how he is
likely to be received, not
merely by the head of the
state, but by the people
themselves-the nation. - :
"T understand -
ttKino Edward desires
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

snort Time 10 roport W Ivy
employers that their sus-
picions were groundless.
In the course Of the brief
investigation I was brought
into personal touch with a
man Of high rank, occupy
ing a confidential position
in the royal household-the
Marquis of Bedale- The
manner In which I carried
out my delicate mission
caused Lord Bedale to COM
piment me highly upon my
courage and discretion, and
I have every reason to
think that his lordship
spoke in favorable terms
Of me to his exalted mas
ter.
Before I left England I
was surprised and gratifled
to receive a request from
Lord Bedale to wait upon
him in his private apart
ment in Buckingham pal
ace on confidential bust
ness.
His lordship received me
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15

Senator Redfeld Proctor of Vermont announces
that he will purchase site in that state and erect
sanitarium at cost Of about $4,000 for treat
ment in incipient of tuberculosis In addition
the senator says, he will give 100000 az endowment
for the institution.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06
on THE POC0N0 PLATEAU.
The Many Visitors Find adequate
Enjoyment.

Mount Pocono. Penn. Aug (SpeciaD.-An OF
the resorts on the POcOnO plateau have been re-
ceiving large number of guests this week. and
the predictions of the hotel proprietors who said
that August would be the best month OF the
season. proved true. The amusements this
week have been many and varied Golfers ana
sportsmen generally are looking forward with
pleasure 10 the barn dance which will be held
at the clubhouse OF the Mount Pocono Golf ard
Country Club in the near future.
At the Montanesca there have been many
pleasures which have served TO while away the
time of the guests. principal among which were
the tabIeau vivants of Miss Fisher. which were
much enjoyed by resorters last season. IL ad
OF charitable cause they prove drawing t"rus
for the guests of al the nearby resorts, with
result that the spacious dining room Of the
Montanesca is taxed to it's utmost capacity TO
accommodate those desiring TO witness the en-
tertainment.
There has been much going on to amuso at
the Mount Pleasant House, but Of especial Hen-
tiOl among the weeks analTS was the country
dance. The quaint but attractive music room
of the house prettily decorated. with sheaVes
| of grain. The costumes of the participants were
Of particularly odd styles. favOEite among
them was by Miss Mccormick of
| Perth Amboy, n. j.. who impersonated 'Ilain
| Jane"
AT the Pocono Mountain House Baseball has
| been OF the leading sports, and the contest
| this week between the local team and the team
| from Tannersville was interesting from start TO
iHish. The home team, however. won the laurel.
popular place for fishermen in this part of
the country is Henryvtlle, and many o. the cid
anglers Who frequent the resort in season stop
at the Henryvile House where here j. an air
OF social freedom which is a source Of delight to
the for.-2T patron and readily dscernibie to the
newcoTre-. Trout dinners ended last week and
their place is being filled by bass, which
are being caught in numbers from the preserves
near by.
The Belmont House is the rendezvous for
many Of the younger element Of New-fOrk and
BROOKLYN, and there are not few Of them VINO
enjoying the walks which lead 10 summer
houses and ObservatOries. Straw rides are
popular. and the this week to the haunted
house enjoyed by large number of guests.
Mr.. and Mrs III. F. StockweH, OF New-Gork,
are at the Mount Airy for the season.
F. c. Pugh, Of New York. is at the Ontwood
for a protracted stay.
Albert H. Bowen is a New-York visitor 10 the
PoConO Mountain House who is enjoying this
resort.
j. H whitson is among the metropolitan
visitors at the ClairmOnt.
j. H. Norton. of Jacksonville, Fla. is among
the late arrivals at the Belmont
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06

preparing plans for the lawn fete which IN .,
be held on Saturday next at Rough Point .b.
F. w. Vanderbilt place. for the benefit OF tba
Tuberculosis Society. and at which the soc,.,,,
women expect to raise the sum Of $4,000 ui,s
which to carry on the work OF the socisfv !,
Newport. There Is great rivalry shown aunor.
the women. and each Of those who viii ha,s
charge of booths is trying to outdo the otb.-.
in the matter of decorations. The rivalry bov
ever Is Of most friendly character ana ~
best OF feeling exists. and there is not lfkslv ;,
be any feuds a result OF the fete Thers !,
every indication now that the fste VIII bs n.
finest ever given in this city and a small Z.
tune is being spent for arrangements alone NJ
J. MaTsden Perry win preside over a JaDanas.
garden. on which the sum OF $1,000 has b.s,
spent Beside her win be the booth OF Mr.,
Stuyvesant Fish. who viii be in charge OF a bsvy
of Indian maidens. made up from young woman
in the cottage colony. Especially a,traet,v.
viii be the rcdern dairy over which Mrs. Re-,
inald Vanderbilt viii preside. Architects ~.
been employed to draw plans for the boo,bs
and already there Is an army OF men AZ no.,
on the grounds. The army and navy are "a >
represented. and guard Of marines from, %.
training station and d squad Of soldiers fr,r
the fort will patrol the cliff side Of the estate -
see that no one gains entrance to the eroun4.
from this side, which is open. In addition 20
the money which viii be taken IN on the RrouD5,
in the afternoon the cOttagers are generously,
contributing TO the fund os the association.
This week the fox hunts were started bahf,4
the Monmouth County Hounds OF which PETE
F. Collier is master. two being held. The args
hunt was the best attended. the meet beinx ~
the farm Of Alfred @. Vanderbilt al Port
mouth, and previous 10 the meet there was
luncneCn served to the hunters by Mrs Van
derbNt The best riding done by the Messrs
Nanderb bilt and Robert L. Gerry both beinr
mounted or imported irish ~---tsrs. Mr. Van
derhilt was the first In az the death and hs
secured the brush. As yet women have ta<e-
part IN the hunts but tfev --if' ~No-~ thenselves
later in the season. As i7 previous years tba
hunts draw large following from the cottag.
colony, who follow the hounds by road and
there is always a large Sa-Lering at the scene
OF the death
There IS some disa DpOiutTe1t in the cottage
colony over the announcements that there Will
be no hOusewarTing at the Bruguiere place this
season. but it has been found that the house
viii not be thoroughly cOmpleted until late in
the fall, and at that time most If the cOttagers
will have gone to their winter homes This
place, which is to be one of the most snowy IN
Newport. is being erected at the TOP OF Mianti-
mOmi Hill overlooking the bay and ocean and
when completed viii cost in the neigh hborhooI
of S150O0O. Much attention is being paid 10
the laying out OF the grounds and taking II all
in all it will be as attractive a place as can be
found
New-York tribune., 1905-08-06
ST. Lawrence River Resorts Getting Their Fair Share
of Summer Visitors and Tourists

ballroom floor in the progress of a Virginia
Reel. Temporarily that reel was put out of
business more effectively than if GatIing gun
had been trained on the room.
All of the hotel guests and cOttagers are look
ing forward to the wedding. August 80 OF
Miss Ethel Jacquelin, who is here for the sum-
mer with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John H.
Jacqueltn, and Joseph Suydam Stout. The
young couple have spent the summer here for
several yc~rs, and the wedding will take place
at the Mendham Episcopal Church if the
weather is clear. and if not the ceremony will
.ake place in the cottage which Mr.. and Mrs.
Jatquelin are occupying for the summer
n townsend Thayer and family, who have
been at Quogue for July, to Bernards-
vile on Wednesday and will spend the remain
Ger OF the season here
j. e. Clarke and DR.. F. s. Bowles OF New
YORK came 10 BarnardsviIle this week for n
WISH 10 MT Clarke's daughter, Mrs. H. G. Cen
merit, VINO has a cottage here for the season
Dean Sage and family. who have a pretty
nome at Bernardsvtlle and have been here for
several weeks expect to spend the greater part
OF August in the AdirOndacks