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The Washington times., 1906-04-29
NINE. DU CAST SAFE
AND SOUND IN ALGIERS

PARIS, April 2s-Mme. du Casts
family has received word from her that
she has arrived at tie Spanish camp OF
4IeIilla, in Morocco, safe and sound. aft
er her visit TO the Moroccan pretender-
She was escorted into camp by bril-
liant body guard on Kabalys. arrayed
in their most gorgeous trappings. She
rode on a magnificent Dure-blOOded
Arabian steed. which is a present 10 her
from the TOgUi, who organized all sorts
OF celebrations IN her honor. among
them l.eing a falcon hunt. and who did
everything possible to make Ter stay
agreeable, but would not consent to be
photographed
The Washington times., 1906-04-29

enue. but out of the profits Of the gold
mines Of the Ural, which are owned by
the state.
Ena a ChatteTbOx
According to her intimate friends, ;he
future Queen OF Spain. Princess Ena OF
Battenberg. is an incarnate chatterbox-
She is said to be incapable OF keeping
a secret and in trIfing matters gives
her family away with embarrassing
freedom Her horror of restraint will
probably result in banishing many or
the archaic customs from the Spanish
courts.
She startled the two Spanish ladies
who are now her constant companions by
discussing the other eligible princesses
King Alfonso considered before he de-
cided 10 bestow his hand upon herself.
II IS a fact that q match between the
King and one Of the Orleans princesses
was practically settled. but the youth
full sovereign OF the Spaniards became
tired OF the prim and narrow groove in
which the lady's mind was confined and
insisted that the arrangements be
broken on
Against Winston Churchill.
To hound winston Churchill out of
office is the object toward the achieve
ment Of which the opposition in the
House OF Commons IS devoting all its
energies.
Under the dictation Of Joseph Cham
berlain. the belligerent members OF the
opposition have devised a plan OF cam
paigE which has for its main purpose
the getting out Of the way Of Winston
Churchill
This young statesman has excited a
wrath greater than ever his father did
The fury he arOuses by IeCturing gray
bearded politicians is a subtle compli-
ment 10 his ability and the opposition
generally recognize him as the one dan
gerous man IN in the Liberal party who
for the safety Of the Unionist future
must be politically done 20 death at all
hazards.
Mr.. Chamberlain, in his Machiaveliian
way. hopes 20 put through an extensive
campaign which he has planned He
hopes TO induce Sir Henry Campbell
Zimmerman by means OF annoying tao
tics 70 retire from The house and take
a peerage.
This would leave the leadership Of the
house 20 the Mil Brigade. Asqulth.
HaIdane and Sir Edward Grey. AS
soon as this Is accomplished the order
will be given 70 introduce as much
dissension as possible between them and
the advanced wing Of the government
side OF the house.
The next few weeks OF parliament
viii be OF intense interest as to whether
the opposition tactics have any chance
10 prevail
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LONDON SEASON
TO BE BRILLIANT
American ,HOstesses Will
Enliven 1t.
QUEEN Is N M0URNIN G
Princess Ena Said TO Be a Chatterbox.
Campaign Against Winston
Churchill.
QUEEN IS IN MOURNING

LONDON, April 2s.-The London 'ses-
SON OF 1906 promises 10 be as gay as
any OF recent years Although several
OF the leaders OF English society will
abstain from Sayeties OF town out OF
sympathy wit the Queens recent be-
reavements, their absence will be fully
compensated for by the influx OF Ameri-
can hostesses, who are coming in
greater numbers than ever
The court will spend a very quiet
season No function beyond the official
receptions has been arranged, and the
wedding OF Princess Ena is 20 take
place. Of course. in Spain.
Seaton House. Lord Howard de We =
dents beautiful mansion in Belgrave
square. has been taken for the season
by Ross Winans, OF Baltimore, who
rented the house from Lord Seton be-
fore 1he present occupant acquired it.
There does not seem much prospect
that the doors Of Sunderland House.
the Marlboroughs' great new palace. in
Curzon street, viii be opened this sea
son for any extensive entertaining. As
matter of fact the place is not yet
hnished and has turned out TO be a
sort of white elephant on the hands OF
the duke and his American wife.
Two well-known hostesses. Lady Jer-
sey andi Lady Leicester. are In mourn
ing.
LaboT's Design.
II the powerful Labor party in the
Australian federal Parliament has its
way. the vast growing estates,
sheep runs, and lumber forests now
held by trusts and capitalists will be
parceled oul IN small lots among the
people
The means by which the party pro-
poses to bring about this reform is
the inclusion in their program OF a pro
gressIve land tax. This will be directed
against the great landowners. who. II
The Washington times., 1906-04-29
BERNHARDT'S FIERY
SON IS UP IN ARMS

PARIS, April 2S.-while Nine. Bern
hardt has been having an adventurous
tour in the States. her son Maurice
has been as usual taking exception 10
what the French press has to saS
about the celebrated actress and ha-
been challenging people right and left
10 dueis.
The latest object OF Maurice Bern
hardt's anger has been Nj. Henri de
Weindel, editor OF a prominent illus
trated weekly. Maurice sent his sec
onds 70 NJ. de Weindel. who is a keen
swordsman and a crack shot. but that
gentleman sent back word that neither
he nor his paper meant any disrespect
10 the famous actress and the incident
has been closed
Nobody in Paris takes young Bern
hardt's ebullitions seriously
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waiting patiently for the Propitious mo-
ment when the royal car would break
down. Her plan worked admirably.
The day came when King Edward
found himself stuck in the open country.
with not a house in sight. and stubbly
fields on every side in an automobile
that refused TO mpve another inch.
Then. as If by accident, Mrs Moore's
car came gracefully skimming along the
road. His majesty was only TOO pleased
TO accept the owners offer 70 convey
him TO his destination, and thus q clever
and altogether charming American wo-
mar won for herself the friendship Of
England's King without the need of any
lord chamberlain After that. of course.
his majesty accepted Mrs Moore's in
vitation 10 dinner, and became a fire.
quent guest at her teas and garden
parties during the remainder Of his stay
in Biarritz.
Discord Prevails.
Discord prevails in the House of the
ImmOrtals. Our learned academicians
are behaving like deputies, which is
equivalent to saying that they are be-
having outrageously- The cause OF all
the trouble is the choice of a candidate
According TO the traditions of the Acad-
emy the chair left vacant by the death
of one Of its members should be given
only 10 some one occupying the same
position socially, politically, and intel
lectually as the deceased.
The only possible successor to Cardinal
PerraUlt seems to be Cardinal Matthew.
who is at present in Rome. Unfortun-
ately the greatest diversity Of opinion
exists among the academicians in mat
ters Of politics and religion. and though
this has hitherto not interfered at all in
academical matters. as indeed il should
not. in the present instance Il has led 20
some pretty lively scenes In the quiet
old institute, during which there have
been high words and calling of names
in manner most unbecoming in such
grave and reverend seigneurs. Cardinal
Matthew is well known for his efforts 20
foster a spirit of Cancellation during the
stormy times previous to the passing OF
the law Of separation between church
and state in France. and the members
Of the Academy seem inclined 10 re
member his political role and forget his
qualities as man Of letters.
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LOTTERY FOR GHOSTS.

PARIS. April 2S-A lottery Of 100000
francs has been authorized by the
French government for the purpose Of
raising funds 10 found a psychological
institute in Paris. Many distinguished
scientists will give their attention 10
investigating psychological phenomena
The Washington times., 1906-04-29
RUSSIAN POLICE INSPECTOR
SHOT BY REVOLUTIONISTS

ODESSA, Russia. April 2s.-District
Inspector Of Police Pogrebnoi. who
played an infamous part in the mas
sacres which occurred here last October.
and his orderly. were fired upon this
morning by concealed revolutionaries.
The inspector was mortally wounded
and the orderly killed.
The Washington times., 1906-04-29

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the proposal becomes law, would find
themselves taxed on the basis Of 'the
more land, the higher taxes
The movement is perhaps the most i'm
portant in the history Of Australia, since
1t aims at the population Of the back
blocks by small holders and the ex-
tinction OF the great estate. Great en-
eouragement would be given 10 immi-
grafton and a much needed impetus to
the population.
Additional interest is attached to this
proposal by the approaching general
election. which takes place at the end
OF this year. It will undoubtedly be
fought on the land taxation issue. The
Radical premier. Mr. Deakin, is infor-
ma!ly committed TO some sort OF alliance
with the labor party. and may be forced
10 support its chief plank He is, how
ever. a protectionist. which is a curious
creed 10 90 hand-in-hand with progress
sive lapd taxation.
Princes Animals.
The animals collected by the Prince OF
Wales during his Indian tour are eX-
pected TO arrive at the Geological Gar
dens ea-'ly IN June Accommodation is
being provided fer them In the hitherto
unused part OF the gardens on the north
side Of the canal.
The collection will be known as the
Prince of Wales ruenagerie. and in max
ing a separate exhibition OF the animals
the precedent of thirty years ago is be-
ing followed For II was near the site
Of the present reptile house that the
then Prince Of Wales menagerie was
exhibited. or that collection SufEa GULL
the elephant, IS the only survivor, but
II is only within the past few years thai
the somewhat unslghtly shed in which
the beasts were exhibited was taken
down.
Special efforts were made by the prince
10 secure a fine collection OF animals.
and their arrival IS being awaited by
Zoo-goers with interest.
Revenue From Russia.
The members Of the royal families
Of Europe ana particularly those Of
England are large holders Of Russian
securities.
The Duke OF Connaught who Is of
very frugal mind, IS a large holder OF
securities which ne purchased very cheap
" The King himself has a very large
amount OF money invested in Russia.
while his late brother. who went 10
Germany TO take up his title OF the
Duke of Sake Coburg. sold out all his
English holdings at the time and invest
ed IN Russian bonds.
Whatever may have been the political
situation. or financial straits. or social
chaos OF Russia, she has never default
ed payment Of her outside obligations.
The interest on Russian loans. con-
trary 10 the general impression, is not
paid out OF the Russian imperial rev
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A Clever Plan.

During King Edwards visit in Biarritz
his majesty went about almost excIu-
sively in an automobile. Now, as the
road party did a good deal of excursion
ing around the neighboring country,
Mrs. Moore, whose knowledge of motor
cars is pretty expert, was sure that
sooner or later the automobile convey
ing the King would get stuck. SO every
time his majesty sailed forth the
charming American followed at a res
pectful distance in her own motor car,
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ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN NOW AT HAND IN FRANCE

10 see the ranks Of the republics repre-
sertatives invaded by the titled classes
and 10 find them banded together under
the national standard for the purpose of
defending the nation against socialism
and irreligion. 1t will not be astonish-
ing 10 find the next chamber Of deputies
divided into two camps-the collectivists
and the clericalists-and 10 see the leg
islature occupied with questions of so
ciology instead of politics.
The house where the greatest number
of dinners. and the best. are given is
that of NJ. Leghait. the Belgian ambas-
sador TO Paris. To be celebrated for
giving the best dinners in Paris is no
small thing for a diplomat. The Gull
nary art has from time immemOriaI done
a good deal to facilitate diplomatic re-
latiOns in this country.
Like Talleyrand.
When Taneyrand represented France
at the Vienna congress he used to save
his country about twice week at din
ner parties. His eaok's name was Louis
Esbas, and he became almost as cele-
brated as his illustrious master. Are
We 20 believe that NJ. Leghait's good
dinners are only a blind to cover Bel
gian designs upon France? I think not
1t is pleasanter to believe that they are
only the outward manifestation Of
hospitable spirit, OF that exquisite te~t~
in worldly matters which both the Bel
gian minister and his charming wife
possess TO such a high degree. do not
know the name of NJ. Leghait's cook.
but he is a remarkable man. and mean
to find out and let you know soon.
Mrs. Moore (nee RobinsoA OF New
York; has called off the honors Of the
social campaign which reigned in Biar-
ritz recently during the visit there Of
the King of England.
Now. Mrs. Moore had never been pre-
sented TO the King. and she did not
know how 20 meet him without seem
ing To put herself forward. She had no
desire 10 ask favors Of those of her
friends who happened to enjoy the ac-
quaintance of his majesty; but she IS
a clever woman. and she betnought of
a better way than thss. Instead Of put
ting herself under obligation 10 any
body, she concluded TO put the King un-
der obligation 10 her, and this is how
she went about it.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22

composed Of blocks monolith, the practice
is to initiate something else, stone or brick or
terra Gotta. 1t is in and Of itself incapable of
making pleasing impression when putting all
shams aside 1t stands exactly for what 1t is
concrete? 1t would seem that material which
is destined to take rank one Of the best for
structural purposes, which may honestly claim
for itself inherent and inseparable qualities not
possessed by it's competitors, should not he
froced to assume the role of counterfeit If 1t
Is capable Of experimenting the deficiencies of
the things it is made to initiate. they, and not
concrete. should be made subordinate when the
structure is to be judged completed whole.
w. +. S., WATERFOWL. S. D.
Answer-To one who keeps in touch
with what is being done in this
material in all parts of the country it is
not surprising to receive from lay
man a question so pertinent as this,
and one too, which must have occurred
to many Others who are capable of
Judging the work of engineering and
architectural experts from the stand
point of utility, and who cannot see
much sense in using concrete as sub
stitute for materials which are not
plastic in their nature and forms. In
the April issue Of Cement Age, an illus
tration is given of the Home bank of
Canada, which is a striking example OF
modern concrete construction in mon
olithic casting. "A light-colored
cement was combined with crushed
marble and every piece OF detail IS IN
this material, cast in place as the work
progressed. And it seems SO strange
that many who will concede that this
building is an engineering success, will
refuse to consider the broad field of
architectural design which it. opens up,
hampering the efforts of those who
! L hot oonarofo offers nnn0rfunitJpS
for design not offered by any other
material; blocking the progress of
those who are seeking opportunities to
prove their claims by urging expense
as an insuperable barrier. These con-,
servatives whose ipse dixit closes the
door in the face of the man who dares,
do not know that the purely engineer
| ing side Of building in this material is
still in it's infancy; that it's develop
ment thus far owes nothing to their
encouragement, and that, while we have
! concrete buildings all over the country
which are structurally good, they are a
makeshift and sham, in that they are
treated merely as a skeleton on which
! to hang some other material. In no
| case can a steel frame building be
sitter than, it's joints, and how numer-
| Gus these are is not subject for dis
pute. When a steel building varies
i greatly in heights and loads allowance
4 must be made in the design to take up
Il undistributed settlement or cracking is
i sure to result, and the concrete shell
must suffer for the structural defects of
i the frame A purely concrete build
ing, If properly designed structurally,
q properly built of honest material is a
monolith, and its rigidity, its. excessive
strength and the large factor of safety
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employed, qualities it to meet exagger-
ated cases of uneven loading without
settlement in any of its parts, and in
which steel building set upon the
same foundations would show settle
ment which could be measured in inches
These facts are not new in engineering,
but they are new to large proportion
of the architectural profession which is
eminently successful when material
other than concrete forms the basis of
expression of methods and detail. In
the illustration given the design, could
easily be carried out in stone, but at a
cost greatly in excess Of that in con-
crete, and the architect would be re-
ieved of responsibility he is reluctant
to assume that Of uneven settlement
with it's consequent injury to the build
ing, for whatever may happen, he does
not assume Responsibility for faults
which may develop after his connection
with the work has ceased; nay, more,
he refuses to. be responsible for faults
appearing while work is in progress; it
is much easier to attribute them to
causes which could not be foreseen.
But while concrete has future it is
we'll to look the fact squarely in the
face, that it is exposed to present dan
gers. AS a concrete building is one of
! the best constructions, it may, on the
other hand, be one Of the very worst
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-22
USEFUL WINDOW STAND

The very latest piece Of furniture
for the well-appointed room is the
window stand These can be had from
one to two feet in width, and are as
long as the window itself is wide. They
are as high as the sill Of the window
and are usually made with one or more
under-shelve Piled high with cush,
ions they make ideal window. seats, or
if these are not wanted, they NAL Ike
admirable stands for potted plants
They are just the right height to en-
able one to comfortably. tend the flow
erS.
The under shelves are used for mag:
azines, books or bric-a- brac, and if
necessary the shelves may be covered
with curtain. of some light material
of a color that will harmonic well with
the woodwork. The construction OF
these stands is exceedingly simple, and
the cost of their material is small
When finished they should be enam
eled liz a color that will be Of the same
tone as that of the woodwork Of the
window. A dull green, however, viii
be found a very satisfactory color IL
most cases. - ="
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First floor has reception parlor, liv-
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oughly modern home of 9 rooms,
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i 45xf2S feet. S.
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$45OO-314O Columbus av. A lit
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: ) oyer. Il ssSISs4sstfst3
$4,000 3o25 Grand av. Eight
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floors and finish. Bath, gas, full
basement, freplaces and many
nice trees. There is a good well,
and the lot is very large.
$4,000 9th st Sc. Twelve |
rooms, partly modern. Rents for
$25. Will sell on easy terms.
$2lOO-4442 Pillsbury av. A
new eight-room cottage, hardwood
turnout; partly modern, and can 4
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S23OOr2sO1-3 Pleasant ay. Four
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$SOOO-145 feet by 165, corner Of
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S2OOO-Three lots on Holmes av,
near 33d, Will sell for $3.50 each.
S65O-West front on Humboldt,
f., near 33d. :.
$SOOeKnox aV, near 31st st.
$685. feet on the corner of
/ Portland av and 37th St. east
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$3.50 each; east fronts on Sd av,.
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: $45O-5Ox157 to an alley. Emer-.
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$45O-Fremont av' N, near West
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$375-12th av Sc, near Como,
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, SSOO-Grand av, near Gath St.
!. S35O-West front on. Garfield,
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