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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
NEW BOY PRODIGY
IN FIELD OF MUSIC
Polish Lad is Wonderful Pianist
and is Also a Clever
Composer.

LONDON. May rs. 4
Little Miccio Hurszowski, the wonderful
&1l-Scar-old pianist, who has been Great
Inc such furore in Italy. lately, arrived
an London yesterday morning. He is to
play this afternoon at the steInway Hail
under tho direction Of Messrs. A.hton,s
Royal Agency.
II a reporter found him yesterday after
noon nnpacking his treasures He is a
Pole by birth, and hisFusual language is
French. He is bright thoroughly
healthy boy, with hair thick rather than
excessively long. and wonderfully white
and supple hands.
q lie was not in5tne least inclined to talk
music. u have not touched plano for
len days" he said. DO you collect
stamps?' Az 4 l53.l9 rs
Nothing daunted By the intervieweir's
denial of devotion 10 that absorbing
pastime. little Miec,o proceeded ! II hops
to get some nice English stamps and CO.
lonlal ones while ! am here. lthink you
SPOIL Your pretty stamps by dabbing too
much ink on them when they 20 through
the post. Can't you suggest that they
use less ink? l have a lovely collection
OF stamps. but lief, it in Rome"
Here diversion was caused by Wanda,
Miecio's sweet little sister of 6, who had
no intention Of being left out OF the In
terview. s5
II can do things. toor she said. Wanda
speaks only Polish. In deliciously fresh
way she then sang q quaint little song,
and accompanied 1t by some physical exc
cises. On patting her fair head the re-
porter called her "the Sandow girl" and
her mother translated 1t into Polish
whereupon Wanda laughed with delight
One Of Miecio's proudest possessions is
the gold medal given to him by the Pope.
who invited him last month to play to him
at the Vatican, and added his testimony
70 the marvellous gifts OF tho boy, not
only MS pianist but as a composer.
One of Aiiecios string uuartettcs rc-
poses IL the Vatican library KS, "a u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
KAISER FEARS new
EUROPEAN ALLIANCE
Will Visit the Emperor Francis
Joseph to Discuss the Po-
litical Situation.

BERLIN. May 90. 4
The Emperor William has decided to pay
an unexpected visit to the Emperor Fran
els Joseph on June and Z.
Considerable Importance Is attached Ia
the visit In diplomatic circles. It is be-
llevcd that the Kaiser desires to dissipate
the unpleasant Impression produced here
by tho telegram he sent to Count Goluch-
owski by thanking the Emperor personal
ly for Austria's support at Algeciras.
Further, 1t Is thought that, owing Ia
the isolation OF Germany revealed at AL
geclras, tho Kaiser wishes to discuss the
situation With the ruler Of Austria, Ger
many's only friend.
The Allegemeinde Aeitung believes that
important negotiations were carried on
between Sir G. Hardinge and Nj. Bour-
geols during King Edwards stay In Paris,
TO bring about an Anglo Russian entente.
& Germany and Austria would then be sur
rounded by a complete ring Of allies, In
which case It Is desirable that the two
Emperors should discuss the position ere
ated by the new constellation OF Great
Britain. Russia. France and Italy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
DOG In THE DOCK
ACCUSED OF MURDER
Is Is Duly Convicted BY Swiss
Court and Ordered to
be Shot.

GENEVA, May &c. Il
AN extraordinary murder trial. in which
one OF the chief criminals is a dog, ha S
Just been concluded at Delemont in the
Canton Of Soleure. ts a
In January last wealthy Swiss named
Merger was killed and robbed in his
house, which had been broken into dur
Ing the night. Tho victim had his throat
torn and knife wound in the heart. A
man named Scherer and his son were ar
rested recently. and confessed to the
murder 3. ai q
IT appears that their dog, a large boar
mound, FIRST attacked Mr.. Merger and
bore him to the ground, and that the
scherers stabbed him while he was down.
The prisoners defense was that their VIC
tim was already llfeless when they
stabbed him. and that the dog was the
murderer. 541 4 sr
The dog was placed In the dock with
his masters, and the jury found "all three
prisoners guilty" and sentenced Scherer
and his son to Imprisonment for life and
the dog to be shot.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
TOWN COUNCIL BANS
THE TRAILING RAJ SKIRT.
Fine and Imprisonment Penalties
for Women Who Infringe
Drastic Sanitary Law.
BERLIN, May 2e.

BERLIN, May 70.
Tho Nordhausen Town Council has
leaped into sudden notoriety by passing
a municipal bylaw prohibiting women
from wearing dresses with trains within
the boundaries of the town. IA
Another bylaw requires the police to
enforce the prohibition With great strin-
gency, and to arrest all offending wo-
men, who will be punished by incs not
exceeding 80 shillngs. Repeated offenses
against the bylaw may be punished with
imprisonment.
The energetic action of tho Council has
raised a heated controversy. Some main
tain that the prohibition Isl illegal !. and
measures arc to be taken Immediately to
test the right of the Council to interfere
with individual liberty to this extent.
Ono eminent authority states that the
Town Council cannot prevent women from
wearing trains, but only from. dragging
them along the ground, Trains are th,,s
permissible II women will lift their dresses
: properly as they walk
Advocates of female dress reform he
stow unlimited praise on the Nordhausen
Council for It's courageous action and
urge other municipal authorities to fol-
low It's example, They declare that the
train is Il public nuisance and a danger
to public health, and that as women re-
fuse to abolish 1t voluntarily, the inter-
yention Of the public authorities to com.
pei them must be warmly. welcomed,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
TURKISH BEAUTIES
ESCAPE FROM HAREM.
Epidemic Of Flight From Captiv-
ity Has Broken Out in Sui
tan's Capital.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. A1ay %.

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 2e.
a veritable epidemic OF flights from the
harem has broken out among Turkish
women Of the better classes.
few months ago the two daughters OF
Nouri BeS, Secretary General Of. the Min.
istry Of Foreign Affairs. left their haren
surreptitiously and fed to Paris. A little
later the daughter or Redvan Pasha, the
City Prefect (who was recently ASA SSH
ated), fled to Brousa.
Now comes the news that the daughters
Of Memdouh Pasha. Minister OF the In
terror, and OF Turkham Pasha. Minister
OF the Pious Foundations (Wakuf). have
fed the country in order to escape the
deadly dizziness of harem life. Similar de-
sertions are reported from quite number
OF families Of good standing.
Old Turks who remember the times of
the Crimean War stated that never since
that time, when hundreds OF Turkish wo-
men fell In love with French officers and
followed them to Europe, has there been
such a wave OF pro-European and anti
Turkish sentiment among the best classes
OF Turkish women as at present. !
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
.1az/S1a2S Co~cA
.BALL00N|NG BY RAIL
UP MOUNTAIN PEAKS.
New and Novel Method Of Climb
ing Invented BY Austrian
Engineer.

GENEVA, May %.
An Austrian engineer. Herr Balderauer,
Of Salzberg, has been experimenting with
much success In the mountains near Salx-
burg with novel balloon railway
1t consists of Il large captive balloon at
tached to a single steel rail, which, in turn,
is fixed firmly to the side of steep
mountain, whose PERCEPTIONS slopes no
other form Of railway could climb without
making series Of serpentine detours and
passing through tunnels.
The balloon remains balanced In the air
about ten yards above the rail-, to which
It is attached by a stout wire cable. and
1T Is moved lip and down the side Of the
mountain at the will OF the engineer.
For an ascent the balloon itself fur
rishes the lifting force by means Of hydro.
gen; for the descent large reservoir at
tached to the balloon Is filled with water
at the highest station, and serves as ..ba.-4
last" S }}
Under the balloon is a circular car, seat
ing, ten persons. The wire cable from tho
balloon passes through the floor Of the car
to a speed regulator underneath, which IS
controlled by the engineer.
Herr Balderaucr has made dozens Of
asccnts both alone and with the car filled
with people, and has never had an acc.-t
dent.
The inventor claims that the balloon
railway will replace the funicular railway
In the future. 1t is cheap to construct and
the sensation withdrawing is delightful.
The passcng ers are whirled up thou.
sands Of feet In a few seconds, without
the slightest jar. The balloon can be in.
stnntly released In case 1t becomes un.
manageable. and an automatic brake
keeps tho car under control.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
HOTELS WILL REAP
RICH HARVEST AT
ALFONSO WEDDING
Private Room and Meals
Alone to Cost SIS Per
Day.
MADRID. M IS PREPARING 1=:.F i. &
Marvellous Programme Will Rem
der Ceremonies Of Week a
Splendid Pageant.

MADRID, May 2s. 4
Madrid will be merry city during the
week OF the wedding OF King Alfonso and
Princess Ena. 1t will also be one Of tho
most cosmopolitan cities in the world,
albeit one OF the most uncomfortable, by
reason OF the crowded condition OF the
hotels.
Many Of the hotels have been full for
weeks past but few OF the more expen-
Give ones are reservlng accommodations
for the late-comers. who will be charged
late fees" so to speak.
At the Hotel de Paris and the Hotel
de la Paix, In the Puerta del Sol. the
famous square In Madrid, and other big
hotels, the charges will be;
Bedroom and brcnktas, Per p 3! q
Private rooms and meals .................. l6. 0
Beurcom and II 50
To what extent persons letting furnished
flats or rooms will put up their tariff
can be seen from an advertisement which
appeared In yesterdays papers. This Of
fers fiat. consisting OF five bedrooms and
two sitting rooms, for twelve days, for
$500. This means SIS per day for apart
ments alone. The advertiser adds that
each for the same time.
Notwithstanding these forbldd!ng prices,
hundreds Of visitors are expected from
England, but the touring companies are
not organizing any special trips, as the
hotel charges would necessitate sum
being charged which tho tripper could
not afford.
An Elaborate Programme.
Meanwhile, the Spanish court officials
arc drawing out marvellous progra mme
IN connection with the marriage cere-
mony. The Spanish nation delights In
ceremonial, and especially In ceremonial
connected with the holy estate.
It Is said that the royal bridegroom
himself suggested what promises to be
one Of the most striking historical page
ants ever seen--a procession through the
streets OF Madrid emhodying the might
and chivalry OF Old Spain. Every province
and every large town will be represented
In the cortege. and historic events con-
nected with each place Will be CONNIE EN-.
Grated Thus Aragon will come forward
with her Maid OF saragossa; groups OF
AIoors viii recall tho past glories OF the
Alhambra; aud Don Quixote and sancho
Panza will do honor to the royal lovers
The ldea5is a charming one. and already
artists and costumers are working day
and night In order that It may be carried
out In an adequate manner. Il, \
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
PRINCESS ENA URGED
TO STOP BULL FIGHTS.
Englishnnen Want Her Influence
III SURPRISING the Spanish
National Pastime.

LONDON. May 26.
The Animals World this month suggests
that Princess Ena may be able to usa her
influence as Queen Of Spain to secure the
eventual suppression OF bull lighting
We confidently leave 1t to our PrIncess'
tact and example" It says ito persuade
ner people that the sport OF bun hsht,ns
should give place TO some other form OF
public entertainment more In keeping
with the kindly instincts nad family ira.
ditions of our Queen" 55G
Seen yesterday. Mr.. Falrholme. the NJ.
erary secretary fgthe r. S. p, CA. said
y must be remembered that Princes,
Enas position would be u difficult one
and any premature opposition to the srea,
national sport OF Spain would tend "a /
Greatly prejudice their future Queen Ia
her own country. ,5N
Anything that she could do In this wav
must necessarily De matter of tIms
several very prominent personages.,
continued Mr., Farhome. notably gu,
own King and Queen. have shown their
dlsapproral OF the sport OF bull fighting,
The Queen Mother oil Spain has also con.
stant!y set her face against 1t, but, as far
as know, King Alfonso himself has not
yet expressed any definite opinion upon Il. B
There Is still, unfortunately, great
tH1'iy vi WIS sNpJeclt IN spain. x one OF y
ne most horrible features OF a bull fight
is the practice OF sending old and worn. 4
cut horses into the ring first This prac,
tice. however. am glad to say, is 3grad.A
ually being discontinued" ss8e
Or. shipman gave notice In yesterday,aa
Parliamentary Papers to ask the Foreign
Secretary whether Il proposed 10 give h
the British representative at the FORTH
coming marriage OF the King OF Spain IN
structions nor to attend any bull fights
Which may form part OF the teshyitisa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
RENEGADE R | (; !. | White MAN
NOW NJ. ' A ZULU CHIEF
'Tl7 Fri Warning .,,i Against Eng
land Led by Swiss Convict
and 5Adventurer.
GENEVA, May Is.

II GENEVA. May 26. s
One of the Zulu chiefs who have rebellcd
against the British Government is a Swiss
tEamcd N. Duby., ~ ii # IA ~
Duby was a hooigan in the Village Of
Schuyler, in the Bernese Oberland After
a particularly brutal attack on cavalry
man, IN 1893, he was forced to leave tho
country, and he worked his way to South
Africa. he 5t 8
After being concerned in some transac-
Ittions which demanded the attention Of
the police mt Durham. he went into the
interior to escape arrest. He mastered tho
Zulu language and finally married tina
daughter of the chief Of a small tribe.
On the death Of the chief. Duby was ap.
pointed in his place. He fought with the
Doors during the late war, and when
Rembata revolted Duby induced hi.
ltribesmcn to join tho rebel forces.
Ono Of the rebel Zulu chiefs frequently
mentioned In kilograms from Natal ID
fNdube, which is the Zulu version Of
Duby.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
.HAAK0N'S CORONATION
ELABORATE FUNCTION
Old-Time Ceremonies Viii. Mark
the Growing 81 Young Nor
wegian King.
7CHRISTIANIA. Nav 26.

CHRISTIANlA. May 26.
The coronation OF King Haakon next
month is to be a most solemn and elab-
crate function.
The Norweglans. seeing that they have
unmade3a sovereign and called another to
the the throne, cannot be; said to,entertain too
iconsldera hleSEsat respect for the divine
right OF kings; but they do attach sig
nificance to their coronations When the
King OF Sweden was King; OF Norway
also they. insisted that there should be
two coronations-one : for. each country.
And where King Oscar received his crown
from the Norwegian nation. tfither goes
King Haakon. They bless his robes and
lay them on the altar: they bless his
crown and sceptre; they bless his person;
they bless every body and everything as
ISOLATED with the ceremony. Then the
Bishop OF Dronthein places the crown
upon the monarch's head i and the. Min
listers of State present him with the
sceptre, the sword. the apple and the
key. and he is king indeed.
tits all very solemntand impressive. and
one can only hope that the jolly young
Sailor King will be able to, preserve his
gravity throughout the old-world cere-
mony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
BURN: TO. DEATH.WH|LE
NUMBERING HUSBAND.
Swift Retribution Overtakes
Wo1nan,Wfo Planned and Ex-
ecuted Terrible Revenge.
PARIS. May 2e.

4 4 y
An extraordinary tragedy occurred at
Le Mans yesterday! whenfa wife tried to
burn her husband alive. and herself euc-
cumbed to the flames.
An aged couple named Maunsory were
quarrcing constantly. and after partic-
ularly bitter alteration yesterday even
ing Nine. Maunsory decided to murder her
husband Fl "a
Aided by her servant; she placed bun
dies OF faggots under the old mans bed
while he was asleep and saturated both
the faggots and the bedding with oil.
Then. after drinking large quantity of
neat brandy to fortify their courage, they
set the faggots on FIRE.
In their drunken condition tho smoke
half asphyxiated the women before they
could escape, and when the tiremen ar
rived they found Nine. Maunsory ana the
servant. terribly burned, lying on'the t,oor
beside tho blazing bed.
Mine. Maunsory died on the way to the
hoEptal and her husband, who never re-
covered consciousness. died two hours
later. Tho servant Is still In critical
condition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
ACCIDENT reveal S
DEN OF ANARCHISTS
Bomb Being Made in Carrot Ex
plodes and Attracts Atten-
ton Of Police.

PARIS. May 2s. .
The accidental explosion OF a bomb In a
garnet in the Rue des Plantcs has result
ed In the discovery by the police Of what
they believe to be an anarchist bomb fac
tory.
The explosion occurred about $50 this
afternoon. Policemen at once ralded the
house and found that the occupant OF
tho garrett, a. carpenter named Herbert
had been injured about the face. His
..wife, who was also in the room, had cs-
capped uninJured.
Two other bombs were discovered In the
| room. and were taken to the municipal
laboratory. Herbert and his wife were
arrested. and two men who have been
frequent visitors 10 thehouse have also
been taken into custody.
The police state that they have no
doubt at all that the. Herberts we're an
archists and were preparing another out
rage.
Ever since May Day Parisians have
been extraordinarily nervous. especially
those who live in the neighborhood believ-
ed to be frequented by anarchists Among
these the talk is nothing but bombs.
Many numbers OF sham bombs have been
placed In doorways during the last few
days. and there have been several false
alarms.
At the Alhambra Music Hall. where a
large number Of singers and dancers are
busily rehearsng a revival of the "Har-
vest Home" ballet, great scare was
caused by a rumor that a bomb had been
discovered in the managers office.
The manager said today. however. that
the report was untrue.
Many Of our girls" he added "have
had little sleep during the last few nights
owing to their fears OF an anarchist out
rage. People all around here are quite
ridiculous Every time the tire Of a cart
or motor car bursts they think their last
moment has comet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
.CONV|CTS ESCAPE ON ]
RAFT OF. BEEF. BARRELS
Terrible Voyage Of 1000 Miles,
Which, it Took Months to
Accomplish,
SYDNEY. Nav 26,

SYDNEY, May 26,
A sensational story OF the sea Is related
by tho officers of the German steamer
Willehad, which has arrived at Sydney
IRON the islands Of the Bismarck Archi-
relago. rs Fl
/ "A few weeks ago six French conyicts
from New Caledonia were discovered on Il
remote portion Of tho Island Of New Brit
amin a deplorable condition. and on being
questioned 1t was ascertained that they,
with ten others, had escaped from Nou-
mea nearly twelve months ago. I.
They constructed several rude RATS
from slaves OF beer barrels, and rugged
their frail craft with sails OF the most
primitive description.
onesnf tho RATS. occupied by six men.
after many months, safely reached an I'M.
terrible voyage of nearly 1000 miles, For
four months the men We're tramplng II,
search ~ civilization, and eventually they
We're found and brought to Herbeytshohc,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
GERMAN MOBILES; SEEK
CONTROL On. RI |. AT COURT
Would Gust Won Buelows and
Make Germany Worlds
Dominant Power.

BERLIN, May 26.
Sensational revelations Of secret innu-
ences at work at the German court are
made by the Deutsche Tagczeltung and
one or two other leading Conservative
newspapers
a powerful group OF German noblemen
and high officers Of the army and navy,
who may be briefly termed the war party.
have recently redoubled their efforts to
acquire predominant influence at court,
and thereby over the home and forcig,
Foley OF the German Government!
They aim at getting rid of Prince Bue-
low and the new Foreign Secretary. Herr
Won Tschirschky. Having removed from
power these two statesmen, botE of whom
exercise a undertaking influence, the war
rarty hopo to Initiate an energetic. ag-
gressive policy,
{ They nre pan-Germans. and believe tina t
Germany should become the supreme
rover In the world. Their first object as
n means to this end Is q rapid increa Sc In
tho strength Of the German fleet.
The dangerous character of their In
3trigues may be gathered from the fact
that the Deutsche. Tagezeitung which is
Itself a strictly Conservative journal In
favor of a big navy and a strong foreign
policy, denounces them as public danger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
DOCTOR PAYS DEARLY
. FORK RAYS TREATMENT
Patient Badly Burned Brings
Suit and is Awarded $500
Damages,

VIENNA, May 26.
DIR. Holzknecht, OF the Vienna General
Hospital has had to pay $500 for giving
a patient All overdose of Roentgen rays, :,
+ Herr Haas, OF Vienna, consulted the
specialist. Professor Lang. about a skin
affection ON his back In 1909, and was sent
who is chief of tho Roentgen department
In tho hospital. }i{sl
/ Herr Haas was SO badly burned that he
nearly lost his life, and had to lie In bed
for almost agar. He brought All action
against both the doctors, submitting that
the effect Of the Roentgeh rays was not
sufficiently Understood In 1909 to justify
their use for medical purposes, The court
acquitted Professor Lang, q Al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
Acrohatic Fits.

BUDAPEST. May 2e.-Ladislaus Macy, q
Hungarian railway conductor. has been
seized with asremarkable form Of fits dur
ing which he turns somersaults incessant-
ly The first attack camc on him on the
platform Of the station at Engersfeld. He
was put in an ambulance wagon, but he
on. and he continued to do so for. two
hours In the hospital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
RECORD PRICE FOR RooK
Gr1mm's Fairy Tales, With Original
Etchings, Fetch S41O

LONDON. May 26.---Tho two volumes 81
Grimm's German stories containing the
otchings which Ruskin declared to be 3..the
hnest things, next to Rcmbrandt's. that
nave been done since etching was invent
co. were sold at, Sotheby's yesterday for
the record price of $4lO. a D 4
!: Ruskin advised collectors, IL they met
with these volumes, to ''pounce upon them
instantly."aand yesterday the bidding was
very keen. 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
VESTS MADE OF PAPER
Cost Only g Cents, and Can be Car
ried in Pocket.

GENEVA, May PA patent for paper
wajs;coat specially suitable for motorists.
which is shorty to be placed upon the
market, has been taken out by Herr
schacr. native Of Bale. who has dis
covered a Process for making paper plia-
BILE and soft. yet difficult to tear. ~
The waistcoats, which can be folded and
placed III AN ordinary waistcoat pockrt.
cost cents each. 1t Is claimed for them
that they are warmer than wooden waist
coats. and can be worn either BY men or
women under coat.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
MAN WITH REVOLVING HEAD
Can Look Behind Him as Easily as
He Can Ahead.

VIENNA. May 26--An artist named II.
Costa, known as the man with the re-
volving head" has been examined at n
meeting Of the German Medical Society
OF Prague
He tarncd his head round naturally as
tar as the shoulder and then twisted 1t
further with his hands. til he looked COM
Yietely backward, With his chin above
tho line Of the spine,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27
Banns Published by a Girl.

LONDON, May 26.--Banns of marriage
that had been published twice were pub.
lished for the third time by the parish
Sunday morning The vicar was a way on
holiday. and for some Unknown reason no
ather Clergyman anne to take the service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-27

Mathematical Hen.
:, LONDON, May Pa hen at Thorpe.
S ESSSieHT' has laid van egg on the shell Of
iw y ds me figure 8 as clearly formed as
y embossed by q die stamp,