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Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
COCKTAILS ARE NOW THE
PROPER THING IN PARIS
Remarkable Increase in the Number
of American Bars Established
in the French Cap
ital

Special Cable to The Herald.
PARIS, Aug. 3.-That the cocktail fol-
lows the flag is clearly shown by the
continual increase in the number of
American bars in Paris, keeping pace
with the continual increase in the num-.
ber of Americans who visit the French
capital annually.
Exclusive of resorts in the Tenderloin
section of Paris, known as Montmartre,
there are about twenty so-called Ameri-
can bars, which lay pretense to being
the real thing, also to certain amount
of dignity. Two of this approximate
number opened this year, and two more
are in prospect. The usual sign is Amer
lean and English Bar"
But the American idea always FREEDOM
mates and there is no bar in Paris, at
least in the most frequented sections,
which conforms to the London public
house. in any way.
Americans and Englishmen are by no
means the only ones who patronize these
bars. for the cocktail has taken a firm
hold on French imagination when made
sweet. The dry cocktail has not at
tanned popularity except among Ameri-
cans.
English ales, German beer and Scotch
whisky are now found quite generally
even in bars which are purely French
"Donnez moi un book" is as frequent a
demand in a French bar as is its trans
lation In New York
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
MAY HAVE NEW
POLITICAL PARTY
UNION OF IRISH NATIoNALIsTs
AND LA5oRITEs PREDICTED
Such Coalition, II Is Said, Could Con-
troll the Government and Abol-
ish the House of
Lords

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON. Aug. 3--The practical tri-
umph of a Socialist in the hotly con-
tested election in the division Of Jarrow,
where the Irish nationalists presented a
candidate for the avcwed purpose of wor-
rying the English Liberals, has only ac-
centuated the break which has occurred
between the Campbell -Bannerman gov
ernment and his Irish supporters.
The Irish are. Of course. indignant over
the failure Of their dreams in connection
with home rule. the Irish Nationalists
utterly repudiating the measures proposed
by the present liberal government.
Though in reality opposing candidates
were nominated by the Irish Nationalist
and the Laborites in the bye-election Of
Jarrow. the Socialist-Laborite, triumph
ing over the Liberal. the Unionist and
Nationalist nominees, it is now being sug-
gested that the Irish Nationalists really
placed their candidate in the field for the
purpose not only OF defeating the Liberal,
but also for the purpose of aiding in the
Jarrow, the Socialist-Laborite triumph
date. BY many this is regarded as fore
shadowing practical union between
the Irish Nationalists, the Laborites the
in the United Kingdom.
In a single general election, it is fig
ured, the combination. by ignoring not
only the Conservatives and Unionists,
but the Liberals as well. could make as
much headway as the Socialists have
made in Germany during the past ten
years. and it is argued that the radicals
and the home rulers could in this way
eventually win control of the empire.
For many years there has existed a
strong sympathy between the Irish Ma
tionalists and the workingmen of Eng
land, Scotland and Wales. and once in
control of parliament with a mandate
from the people it is argued that such
combination, which would utterly ignore
the two great historic parties Of pariia~
ment-the logical successors of the Wings
and Tories-and the new party would
make short work not only of the Irish
question by passing a satisfactory home
rule measure. but would also make short
work of the house of lords, which today
is supposed to stand as the embodiment
of everything that pertains to privilege
and vested interests.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
HUNGARIAN TOWN HAS
NO MALE POPULATION
Men All Emigrate to America and
Women Are Left to Organize
Government and Run
Things

Special Cabl 10 The Herald.
BUDAPEST, Aug. 3.-The lure of the
United States as a land of opportunity
and wealth to the people of Hungary has
brought out a curious state of affairs in
the little village of Kerisova, near Lugos,
that at the last census had population
of $500.
One by one the men of Kerisova heard
the call across the water and they emil
grated until such time as the mayor was
the only man in the village. Finally he
also succumbed to the reports of good
wages and golden chances in America,
sent back by his fellow townsmen. and
packing his trunk he made his way to the
emigrant ship at Fume.
AS a result of this exodus of men the
women of Kerisova have just elected a
young woman to the position of mayor
and other women have been elected to fill
the remainder of the municipal offices.
The statutes in Hungary provide that no
woman shall hold public office, and, ac-
cording to the letter of the law, the pres
ence of the women in office is Illegal
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
GERMAN BANDS PLAY
MLA MARSEILLAlSE"
Strasburq Commissioner of Parks Is In
Difficulties Through Permitting
Musicians to Render the
Prescribed Melody

Special Cable to The Herald
STRASBURG, Aug. 3.-The municipal
council has been called upon to sit on the
case of the commissioner of parks, who,
in an unguarded moment, gave the city
bands permission to play La Marseil-
laise." the national air of France, which
for thirty-six years has not been heard in
the lost provinces. 1t seems that ever
Ance the warm weather set in the bands
have been playing the prescribed piece
on every and all occasions to the joy OF
the populace and without official inter-
ference until a German from Berlin wrote
to a home paper that they allowed sedi-
tious airs played in the parks of Stras-
burg.
The park commissioner who is not,
however even by descent Frenchman,
when questioned declares that he allows
the bands to play music the people went,
and 1t is likely that La Marseillaise" VIII
remain on the list. But at Colmar the
other day, as an evident contingent result
of the StrasbuTg agitation, poor wretch
of an Italian organ grinder, while dismally
drooning out La Marseillaise" through
the streets. had his instrument confiscated
by the police.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
QUEEN WATTS
UPON STORK
ITALIAN ROYAL FAMILY EXPECTS
HEIR
LITTLE PRINCESS YoLANDA is
MUCH INTERESTED
Leaves Windows Open So That Bird
May Experience No Difficulty
ir Gaining Access to
Palace
Special Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald
ROME. Aug. 3-King Victor Emmanuel
and Queen Helena of Italy are expecting
an addition to their household. The
whole family is at Castle Racconigi where
the queen Is resting quietly awaiting the
visit of the stork.
The king is very anxious that the new
baby shall be boy so that If anything
should happen to Prince Umberto, the heir
apparent, the throne would still descend
in direct line.
The most interested person in the COM
ing event is Princess Yolanda, the eldest
child, now six years of age. She has been
told that the baby will ride on the storlks
back but the small philosopher declares
that such a tiny baby could not hold on
and that the stork will carry it under it's
wing to keep it warm,> since all it's clothes
are in the castle.
She watches constantly to see that one
of the windows in the queens apartments
is always open so that the stork will have
some place to get in. Whenever she sees
a large bird flying she always hurries to
the house to learn If it has brought the
little, stranger.
The whole family enjoys the summer. At
that time they are all together and while
the queen busies herself experimenting
the making of the baby's wardrobe, the
king stays outdoors with the children He
plays tennis WIN Princess 1OldHud,
teaches her to drive and passes hours at
time amusing Mafalda and Umberto
with ball throwing and similar games.
Prince Umberto is the sturdiest of the
children and has particularly bright and
intelligent face. He is selfwilled and al
ready, though still in his baby days, he
puts surprising degree of energy into
his play and always carries through what
ever he starts.
Both the king and queen are very do
mestic and one of their dearest ambitions
Is to have a large family. They do not
care especially for large court functions
but only entertain when 1t is necessary for
state purposes. They both pass large
portion of their time in studying the
needs and upbringing of their children.
The king shows no favoritism and
makes as much of his daughters as of his
son, but he wants four or five boys. The
Salic law is still in force in Italy so that
a woman cannot ascend the throne.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
MACEDONIA IN
NEED OF MONEY
BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY
MAKES STATEMENT
Admits Situation Is Unsatisfactory,
but Maintains Much Has Been
Done to Protect the Chris
tian Population

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-Sir Edward Grey,
secretary for foreign affairs, was not able
to give much satisfaction to the large
and influential delegation which visited
him the other day to protest against the
condition of affairs in Macedonia.
He did not attempt to disguise the fact
that the present situation is unsatisfac-
tory, but he maintained, nevertheless,
that a good deal had been done to pro-
tect the Christian population against the
oppression of the Turkish government.
The presence of European officers, he
said. had Gone much to improve Turkish
rule,
With regard to the increase of customs
dues, he said he thought that Great
Britain was entitled to demand some fur
ther conditions, in return for the increase
of the customs, to give more efficiency to
the reforms then in existence in Mace
donia Recently it had become more and
more difficult to get from the Turkish
government the money necessary for the
administration in Macedonia, and there
was a real danger that the whole sys-
tenn would break down for LACK of funds.
Commission in Control
The financial commission would have
full control of the budget and would
be able to see that proper provision was
made for the civil administration, for
the reforms of prisons. etc. Moreover,
no increase of expenditure entailing loss
to Macedonia could take place without
the consent of the financial commission,
unless further funds were set aside by
the Turkish government to provide for
it. That meant that it would not be
possible for the Turkish government, by
increasing the military expenditure on
Macedonia, to starve the civil side.
AS to existing crimes the discouraging
fact he said, was that they were COM
mitted by rival Christian nationalities
upon each other. These were due to a
considerable extent, he thought, to the
unjusttfiable notion that the Powers In
tended to take possession of Turkish
territory and divide 1t among the war
ring claimants. He described the idea
of a complete European control of Mace
donia as impracticable in existing po-
litical conditions.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
FRENCH TROOPS LOSE
WAY IN MOUNTAIN PASS
Entire Regiment Narrowly Escapes
Walking Over High Cliff
;nec,aI Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
GENEVA, Aug. 3.-While engaged in
maneuvers on spur of the Mount Blanc
range of mountains an entire company OF
a French regiment, the Eleventh Chas-
seurs Alpins, nearly walked over preci-
pice.
The company, which was under the COM
mand of Col. Nanoise, had spent the
morning on the mountain, and were about
to return, when they found they had lost
their bearings. To make matters worse
a thick mist fell, and the soldiers were
hopelessly astray. They wandered about
for some time in the mist. LINKING hanus'
so as to keep together. ;,
One of the soldiers, named Conauli'
gave a loud shout and disappeared. His
warning stopped his companions wro
found themselves on the brink OF steep
precpice. 49,,
There they waited until the mist lifted
The man who had fallen over the preci-
pice was found later in a dying condition.
The rest of the soldiers reached the val
ley in safety.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
KAISER TO VISIT
THE BRITISH KING
FRIENDLY CALL TO BE, MADE IN
Expectation Is That Exchange of Cour-
teses VIII Do Much to Promote
Good Feeling Between
Powers
Special Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
BERLIN, Aug. 3.-It may NV be con-
sidered as certain as anything in the
region of international politics can be,
that the German emperor will pay visit
to England during the course of the COM
ing autumn.
The report that his majesty received an
invitation from King Edward some days
ago was perfectly correct 1t is also the
case that the British sovereign's letter to
his imperial nephew was couched in terms
of marked cordiality.
The statement that the emperor was
asked to participate in the events of
Cowes week was, however, beside the
mark, as the invitation was for sojourn
at Windsor castle, and the month men,
toned was November.
To any one who has followed the ef-
forts of the German government during
the last few months, and especially dur
ing the presence in the empire of the Brit
ish journalists. and the deputation from
the city of London, to improve the rela-
tions between the two countries, there
could be little doubt as to the answer
which would be made to King Edward s
communication.
1t appears, however, that it was not dis
patched till the emperor had had an op-
portunity of discussing it with the chan
cellor, during the latter's brief stay in
Kiel. 1t may be taken for granted that
the invitation has been accepted, and
that the emperor is much pleased at the
prospect of paying another visit to Eng
land, for which he is known to entertain
a very high admiration.
1t is felt in official circles that recent
hospita.ities have contributed good deal
to remove the misunderstanding between
Great Britain and Germany. and it Is
hoped that the emperor's experiences dur
ing his stay at Windsor will have the
result of placing the relations between the
two countries on a footing of more endur-
ing stability than they have occupied OF
late.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
SAYS FLEET MUST BE
ALWAYS IN READINESS
British Naval League journal Calls
Attention to Needs Of the Ser
vice in Its Current
Issue
special Gable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-Great Britain, like
the United States, is indulging in discus
sions as to what constitutes the readiness
of a fleet for war. In the current issue OF
the Navy League Journal it is pointed out
that England must demand the highest
possibIe standard of readiness of her fleet
and that such a standard Of readiness in
Wolves a carefully thought out plan of
campaign and force at the disposal of the
admiral charged with the execution of the
plan, adequate in his opinion to carry it
out.
If the admiral is not satisfied either with
the plan or the force assigned him the
mandate of Napoleon is cited to show that
he is "criminaP' If he becomes ''the in
strument of ruin to his men and people"
The Importance of concentrating all avail
able force for that grave and terrible
thing" a pitched battle, is emphasized.
Figures are given showing the British
channel fleet to be weaker in numbers
and less ready that the German high sea
fleet.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
CHINESE GoVERNM ENT
COLLECTS SCHOOL DATA
snecial Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
PEKING, Aug. 3.-An official order has
been sent to all the heads of education
throughout the provinces calling for an
inquiry into the condition of female edu-
cation A similar edict was not long ago
issued regarding the capital city of Pc
king. but the order has now been ex-
tended throughout the length and breadth
of Chinese provinces. People with a
knowledge of Chinese ways are wondering
Just what the government really is seek
ing; whether it is intended to increase ia
cilities for female education or whether
there is a suspicion that things are going
too fast and that statistics and details
are being collected for the purpose of
putting the drag on the wheels Of educa-
tion progress so far as the women of
China are concerned.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
CRUEL JOKE is PLAYED
cN PARIS OPERA SINGER
Receives a Bogus Telegram Announ-
cling the Death Of His Wife
snecia1 Gable to The Herald.

Special Gable to The Herald
PARIS, Aug. 3.-M. Affre, famous
singer of the Paris opera, has just been
the victim of a grewsome practical joke.
On arriving at the opera house to dress
for the part of Sigurd, he was handed a
telegram from Cabourg announcing the
death of his wife at that seaside resort.
where she is stopping
M. Affre was greatly surprised as he
had received a letter from his wife that
morning indicating that she was in the
best of health and spirits
Telephone communication was obtained
with Cabourg and it was learned that
Nine. Affre had just received telegram
saying that her husband had died sud
denly in Paris and that she had left by
the first train. A reassuring telegram
was sent, which she received at Evreaux
station.
A judicial inquiry has been instituted
to find the author of this stupid pleas
antry. The telegram received by M. At
fire was signed with the name of a friend
of the family.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
SCOTTISH DEMAND FOR
FICTION SHOWS DECLINE
speeIal cable TO The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
GLASGOW, Aug. 3,-Some remarkable
figures have been submitted by the Edin-
burgh public librarian relative to the de-
cay in the Scottish demand for fiction. 1t
is even declared that If the diminution
should continue one argument against free
Libraries would be Withdrawn.
The curious point about the report is
that fiction suffers the greatest slump
during the month of May. However, some
of the students ~T Scottish statistics pro-
fess to find satisfaction in the fact that
the proportion of solid and informing
reading to the consumption of fiction is
rising,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
Submarine Telephone Message

He found that the air pipe connected
with Trapnell's helmet was entwined in a
most intricate fashion about the stern
frames of the sunken vessel. To tamper
with this air pipe is a dangerous matter.
If by any mishap the rubber tube is sew
cred the life of the diver may be counted
in seconds.
For nearly three hours Leverett re-
mained down patiently and by degrees
working the entangled pipe clear. The
action of the tide rendered this task eX-
traordinarily difficult, for as the folds of
the tube were freed so would the swirl
of the current cause them TO kink and
foul again.
Indeed. it was not until the ebb stream
slackened that Leverett was able to COM
plete his arduous task. To add to the
difficulty the life line of the unhappy
diver had also become entangled.
1t was not until half-past 10 that the
gallant rescuer isgnaled "All clear.
Haul US up
Both men when brought to the surface
were nearly exhausted from their pro-
longed immersion in such a great depth
Of water Leverett was bleeding freely
at The mouth and nose, and was so be-
numbed that he had to be hauled on
board like a log of wood. Trapnell was
unconscious.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
MEN FIGHT IN MIDAIR
AND TWO FALL TO DEATH
Quarrel of London Brewery Laborers
Has Tragic Ending
Special Gable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The HeraId
LONDON. Aug. IA desperate fight,
which resulted in the death of two men,
took place recently on the platform of a
crane at Holt's brewery, Broad street.
Ratciff
The men, who were named Middlebrook
and Cox. were employed as casual labor
ers at the brewery. They were at work
on the platform fifty feet above the river,
when they quarreled and fought.
Cox was thrown over the edge of the
platform. He fell on a barge and was
killed instantly. Middlebrook made an at
tempt to save him from falling, but was
dragged over.
He was alive when he was picked up.
but he died in the afternoon at the London
hospital.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
TEEToTALER DROWNED I'M
VAT FILLED WITH BEER

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON, Aug. 3.-James Canaan Oh
Farnan avenue Walthamstow, who loi
was drowned on Saturday in vat OF
beer.
He was employed at an East End brew
cry and was standing on ladder against
the vat keeping down the froth on guam
tity of fermenting stout.
Suddenly he was missed, and after a
search his body was found floating in
The contents of the vat. which are
valued at $1,000, are to be run off as
waste.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
MAN TRAPPED
BENEATH SEA
BRITISH NAVAL DIVER LOSES HIS
LIFE
coMRADE LABoRs HARD FOR HIS
RELEASE
Air Pipe and Life, Line Become En-
tangled in Gear Of Sunken Tor
pedo Boat-Man Held
Prisoner

Special Cable to The Herald.
LONDON, Aug. S--The death of Diver
Trapnell of the Portsmouth dockyard, in
Torbay hospital. marks the tragic termin-
alton of one Of the most thrilling Incl
dents in the history of naval diving.
Trapnell was one of party of naval
divers who at the call of the admiralty
volunteered to assist in the effort to re-
trieve the torpedo boat No 80. which was
sunk Off Torbay about a month ago dur
ing her speed trials.
The. boat is lying in about twenty-five
fathoms of water. and as this is deeper
than naval divers are accustomed to
work the men selected for the task all
volunteered.
The divers and their apparatus were
taken out to the scene of the wreck by
the gunboat Spanker. 1t was at quar-
ter to seven in the evening that Trap
nell left the deck of the Spanker and de-
scended into the water.
Not long after he went down he tele-
phoned to the officer in charge that he
had found the broken shaft and propeller
of the torpedo boat, the swapping OF
which was the cause of the vessels loss
The officer replied, bidding him secure
his find to a hauling line and signal when
this was done. that he might he
brought up.
When, however, the line was pulled
taught the resistansce offered at once in
timated to those on board the Spanker
that something was wrong.
Trapnell was asked over the submarine
telephone what held him, and faint,
scarcely audible reply was received to the
effect that he was foul of the sunken tor
pedo boat and could not clear himself.
on this a second diver named Leverett,
also went down to the assistance of mis-
comrade.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
FINDS DIAGNOSIS TEST
IN TYPHOID FEVER CASES
Inventor of Anti-Typhoid Serum AM
nounces Important Discovery
Special Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald.
PARIS, Aug. 3.-Prof Chantemesse, VINO
discovered the anti-typhoid serum, an
nounces an important discovery relatins
to the diagnosis of the dread disease ne
ascertained that patients infected win
the typhoid microbe have peculiarly sensi-
tive eyes BY placing under the eyelid
drop of water wherein is dissolved one
fiftieth of miligram of a special typhoid
toxin, the physician can find within rev
hours whether or not the patient is sur
fering from typhoid. The test offers abso-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
MEXICAN GOVERNMENT
TO CONSTRUCT A NAVY
spec,al to The Herald.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, Aug. 9.-It is
reported in government official circles that
plans have been adopted for the purchase
of number of warships and the recruit
ing Of the necessary men to bring 1t up to
the standard proposed.
No special significance is attached to
this new government policy.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-08-04
Rescuer,s Experiences

The ships doctor watched him through
out the night, and shortly after daylight
he was landed at Torquay and conveyed
TO the Torbay hospital. Soon after mid
night he died.
Leverett is a sturdily built man of mid
die age, with clear penetrating eyes and
a characteristic sailors face. He is suf-
fering severely from exhaustion.
"It was the very toughest job 1 ever
had" said he, "and 1 trust never to meet
the like of such an experience under wa
ter again Nothing but the desire to save
a comrades life would have kept me
down in those bitter, crushing depths so
long, and it seemed so hopeless trying 20
disentangle that gear from its clinging
embrace of the wreck
"Once or twice I thought of making
fast a hauling line to his body, signaling
to them to haul up, and then cut his air
tube. trusting to them being able to get
him to the surface before he was suffo-
Gated, but every time 1 shrank from the
awful risk of such course, and went
pegging away In the darkness, which was
the worst part Of it all"