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The Washington times., 1907-12-29
RUSSIAN JEWS ASK
HELP FROM ENGLAND

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-The Jewish World
publishes the following:
we have received from an important
source in Russia an appeal, couched III
terms that only the EXTREMIST urgency
could justify, 10 make known to the Brit
lsh public the desperate condition in
which the Jews of Russia find them
selves Never has the outlook for our
brethren in the realms of the Gar
been blacker than II is today. Yield
Ing TO pressure from the ultra-reaction-
airy element the dOuma has adopted an
openly anti-Semitic attitude. and has
expunged from its program the demand
Tor equality OF rights for the Jews
Further, the president of the dourna
has publicly given utterance TO state
ments OF tho widest nature which are
bound 10 inflame the anti-Jewish pas
sions of the 'hooligans' and encourage
them 10 persevere in their campaign
OF murder and outrage
The Jews in Russia are beset with
feelings for which CONSERVATION is q
mild term, and the only hope they can
see for the future lies in arousinE pub
lie opinion abroad. VIII England
help?''
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
RUSSIAN GRAND DUKE
At CARROLL DINNER

PARIS, Lee. 2S.-One OF the most no
table society events recently was the
charming dinner given by Mrs. Charles
Carroll in honor Of the Grand Duke
and the Grand Duchess Cyril of Russia.
There were present Duchess Dues.
Countess Jacques de Pourtales. Mar
quis Cappeln. Count Szapary, and 9TH
ers. Mrs. Carroll was a very charming ?
hostess and wore a pale blue panne
dress embroidered at the hem and on
the bodice with raised pink Pompadour
roses.
The Grand Duchess Cyril looked very
regal in her cream satin dress overlaid
with hand painted chiffon and pearl
embroideries in the Greek pattern Her
fair hair was worn high and held in
place with two tortoiseshell combs sur
mounted with pearls and diamonds.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
Kings Clothes Inspected
By TaiLOrS of England
King Alfonso Said to Be Best Dressed of
RuIers-Edward and Wilhelm in Typical
Garb Of Englishman.

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-The clothing Of
Kings. from an experts viewpoint. f.
the theme Of an article published here
in the leading tailoring journal apropos
Of the recent presence Of four monarchs
in England.
King Alfonso is declared the most
stylish in dress. The young Spanish
ruler has most Of his clothing made by
the tailor most favored by King Ed
ward He is very fond OF the double
breasted REFER. made 10 roll low, with
light vest showing above the opening.
On the other hand, King Haakon IS
apparently the worst dressed monarch
In the group. His garments, Il is said.
are clearly OF Norwegian make, and
have several features of style that strike
US as not being ali that could be de-
sired"
Referring 70 tie photograph Of three
Kings and 1ve Queens at Windsor. the
ldiiors paper says Both King Ed
ward and the Emperor William appeared
IN the typical dress Of the English gen
uemau-double- breasted frock coat,
made OF black cloth and finished with
bright silk facings 70 the end OF the
holes. single-breasted vest Of the same
material, with white slip above the
opening. and dark trousers
The Kings frOck coat was cut mar
row IN the fronts aad held together by
Ink at the waist. but the Emperor s
coat was cut fuller, thrown omen. and
kept back by his hands being thrust
INTO his trouser pocket, 50 displaying n
gold chain taken from vest uocket TO
vest pocket. and not secured to a hole
IN the usual way.
Both OF these gentlemen wore wing
collars OF shallow dimensions, the EN-
The Washington times., 1907-12-29

peror wearing a sailor-knot tie and our
King cravat- King Alfonso wore a
deep collar and knot tie. and his double
breasted REFER had a breast pocket,
from which his handkerchief peeped,
giving him a sprightly appearance.
For outdoor wear King Alfonso wore
a fiy-frOnt easy-httng Chesterfield. OF
decidedly West End style It's length
reached 70 just below the knees, and
seam down the back. velvet collar,
pointed lapel. horizontal flap hip pockets,
and out breast pocket with welt
The Emperor Williams overgarment
was Of the Inverness type. reaching to
the calf, and finished with a turnover,
or Prussian. collar. This was made
from very dark material
king Edward 8 Overgarments are OF
both these types For ordinary wear
ne generally adopts the Chesterfield. but
for sporting purposes the Inverness is
his favorite, made from light check
tweed
The sporting garments Of King Ed
ward and King Alfonso were Of very
similar pattern long. easy fitting Jacket
Of light tweed and very loose knickers
for the former, and knicker-breeches
for the latter. Kntcner hose and spats.
our King wore TyrOlegn felt hat,
and King Alfonso a large Ccp cap.
The German EmperOr's sporting out
dt consisted Of q long dOuble-breasre
Jacket, fastening up 20 the throat. easy
htE2g, bus brought close 10 the waist
By a belt. i2rge patch pockets. with
flaps. and a VIDE turnover fur collar.
Easy-fitting breeC hes. with piping down
the side long leather leggings, reach
ing 70 the knees, and a tyTOlean hat
a typical German outfit Of quite distinct
type"
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
AMERICAN GIFT
FOR PARIS PRIZE
Society of Architects Aided
BY Fund To Defray
Expenses.

PARIS. Dec. 2S.-It is learned here
that the Society Of American Architects
attending the classes OF the Societe des
Beaux Arts has received a donation Of
$4,000 from group OF American friends
10 enable them to create a fund to de-
fray tie expenses OF the Paris prize.
The donors are Mrs. GOelet. Mrs.
Harry Payne whitney, Mrs. Richard
Auchmuty and w. X. Vanderbilt. This
prize gives the winner, by arrangement
with the French government, the privi-
lege Of following the lectures and taking
part in the competition OF the first class
in architecture at the Ecole des BeauK
Arts. The competitors must have al
ready pursued studies corresponding
TO those prescribed in the second class
OF the Ecole. being allowed six months
in which 70 qualify. The winner re-
Ceives an emolument OF $3.50 quarterly
during two and a half years
Competitors for this prize have 10 be
under twenty-sevcn years Of age on
July l. 1905. There are to be two pre-
liminary sketch competitions and a
final competition on March Z, April
and May l6, respectively. The prize Is
open TO all Americans independently
OF their connection with the Society
of Architects or the Beaux Arts
with this new fund of $4,000 the so
ciety can send a student to Paris every
three years. allowing him $500. They
hope TO raise $4,000 more. so as TO be
able TO send a student every year. In
previous years similar sums have been
paid by Andrew Carnegie and ]. Pier
pont Morgan.
The International Art Union is hold
ing an exhibition at the Students Club
in the Boulevard st. Michel Of pic
lures. sculptures and objects Of art
which were sent IN 20 compete for the
purchase prize. worth 500. which is
offered for the best work in any me-
dium. More than one hundred artistic
efforts were sent In and hung, and the
jury. consisting OF two French and two
American artists, awarded the prize
10 Miss Anne Estelle Rice, an Ameri-
can girl, for her picture entitled
'Shrimping," a pretty little impression
of figures on the seashore-
Honorable mentions were also OBJ
tanned by Miss Edna Nomoede for a
collection Of miniatures: by Miss The
resa Tncrp, for water color of Boys
Fishing at DOrdTecht;'' by Miss Susan
Watkins fer study of the nude; by
Miss F. II. French for a sketch Of pop
lar trees, and by Miss Mabel White
for a statue, st Francis and the
Doves"
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
POPE USES OLD WATCH
GIVEN HIN BY MOTHER

ROME Dec. pa charming story is
told about the Pope's simplicity.
During "a solemn audience at the Vati-
eau clock struck the hour. and the dis
.'Euished perspl- present saw the Pope
rtw from tho pocket in his girdle the
ta5t common-loOking old. worn and yell
.5w nickel watch. attached by an equally
worn and ancient piece Of leather.
An Italian prince. astOnishcd TO see
the mead of the church. the possessor Of
such a hOmeiy Old watch, took OF. 'is
Own-a marvel of fine gold and jewe.ry-
and offered Il TO his holiness in exchange
for his own; which he said he would
keep as q precious souvenir. Pope Plus
refused the generous offer
No he said. my mother gave me
this old watch. I was then a little boy.
I Uut IL n my vest, fastening IL with
this same piece Of leather. and I made
VOW that / would wear II as long as it
would go"
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
MARIE DRESSLER JOINS
PLAUDITS OF LONDON

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Aiiss Marie Dress
Ter has come TO no decision in regard to
the future with Alfred Butt, the man
1ger OF the Palace Theater- Miss Dress
lers original contract with Mr.. Butt
was for six weeks at n salary Of 81 800
a week But the London audiences alb
solutely decline 10 allow her to quit. so
Miss Dressler. who has been treated
very kindly by Mr.. Butt, has consented
20 stay just as long as Il suits Mr..
Butt and the Palace audiences.
Meanwhile she has Professionally ac-
cepted a musical play by an English au-
thor which contains a part entirely suit
ed TO her peculiar talents.
Miss DresSler, however, is not in love
with London. It's fogs and damp have
an extraordinary effect upon her. She
tires very easily and sometimes spends
the whole of her Sundays in bed. while
between matinees and evening perform
anCes she feels obliged often to retire
for a couple OF hours sleep.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
All Must Pay.

II is stated that the leases are made
for term OF twenty years. the law
providing u minimum rate OF $50 per tub
for the use Of the grounds and water
and giving the Secretary Of the Interior,
in his discretion. the right 10 increase
the rental rate at any five-year period.
Some viii be increased the 1st OF jan
uary, and the others as they fan due
In the course OF the year. so that ulti-
bass.
The money derived from the rentals is
reinyested by the Government In max
ing improvements on the reservation.
For this reason, the officials OK the De-
uartment Of the Interior do not regard
the threatened protest as a mater OF
much merit.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
SHOCKING IMMORTALITY
IN GERMAN COLLEGES

BERLIN. Dec. - startling light IS
thrown on the morality Of German uni
veTsity towns by the statistics, Just
completed. OF births out Of wedlOck
throughout Germany.
At Mayence, the percentage IS but 6
per cent At M2T5urg. where there are
many students. il is s.. probably the
most shocking - any town IL Europe
Halle, whose university shows the larg-
est proportion Of theological students.
has the lowest percentage OF illegfti-
mate births of any university center-15-
Berlins percentage OF i compares
favorably with the q at Bonn, the seat
Of the most aristocyattc university in
Germany. '.he nelgnboring town OF
Cologne has but =
Greifl5Wad q holds the record in PouF-
erania. with 81 per cent: GcetinF. in
Hanover. with q Munich, in Batavia,
with 26 Leipzig. in SaxOny, with I9:
Tuebingep, IN Wurtemberg. with go;
Heidelberg, in Baden, with ., and Gels
sen, in Hesse, with 90
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
MAKE MAPS OF THE AIR
FOR AERO CLUB SHOW

PARIS, Dec t2S--The Aero Club de
France IS about to draft a series Of
maps Of the air. The president viii
superintend the work. and a vast num-
Der Of documents have been collected
Fl order 10 have all the information
necessary
The first few maps are 20 show the
position Of telegraph wires, overhead
cables, and all dangerous obstacles
which might be struck by a balloons
guide rope at night. Overhead cables
have been found conveying a potential
current or twenty thousand volts or
more, and these might easily cause
disaster 10 a balloon whose occupants
are not aware Of its position.
It is to help aerOEaUts TO avoid such
obstacles that the rGps are being pre-
pared
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
JAP TO STAND TRIAL
FOR SLAYING TEACHER

TOKYO. Dec. &.-Charged with slay-
ing a teacher o. languages whom he
suspected Of being a traitor TO his coun-
try, katsutarO Imamura is awaiting
trial here.
SeiH Mayeda the teacher Of Ian
guaees, had incurred suspicion by teach
ing japanese to Russians. and Imamura
offered 20 look after him.
one evening while visiting lTayeda
Imamura suddenly blinded him with a
handful Of ashes and then stabbed him.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
PREDICT SIEGE FOR CzAR1NA

ST. PETERSBURG, DEC. 2S.-The
doctors agree that Il viii he several
months before TIE Czarina will have
sufficiently recovered 20 participate in
the court ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
vISCoUNTESS AoKI,

Wife of the Japanese Ambassador, Who,
Anticipating Departure From Wash
ington, Has Refused Many Social
Invitations Recently.
The Washington times., 1907-12-29
lot SPRINGS RENT
INCREASE TO STAND
Bath LeSSeeS' Protest Will
Affect Government
Decision.

Word comes from Hot Springs. Ark.
that the propr.ators of bath houses on
the United States reserva- -ion will make
a protest 10 the Department OF the In
;erior against the departments decision
10 double the rates on the leases the
first OF the year.
The officials Of the department state
that no protest has been received, and
IL is not believed that the department
will alter its present purpose TO put
,he rates up.
The Government last year received
$4,000 from owners OF bath houses at
Hot Springs. A charge OF $50 per tub
has been made Under the new rule
$50 per tub viii be charged. The Gov
ernment also derives $3.50 per annum
IN rents from the Arlington Hotel To-
Gated or the reservation, which is to be
raised 70 5000 next year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

for Andy to live there till his return. The understanding between the two brothers was that Andy should help with the light chores about the house and barnyard, but that he should not have heavy work put upon him as he was q delicate boy ana could not endure too much hard labor. His father also re- quested that he be sent to school regular ly while 1t was in session.
 But before Andy had been an Inmate of his Uncle Dams house Il week the had taken up his home there in the falD he was kept from school on first one pretext and then another by his aunt. who felt no interest in the motherless little boy, who was indeed an orphan, now that hls father was away in a new country where letters could reach him very rarely, and from where letters came even more rare ly. And it always happened that no mat ter how hard Andy worked there was found q new job for him as soon as the one in hand was finished. So the months wore away, and the child became yerit able little beast of burden, seldom going to school week together, and never having any childish pleasures at all.
 While the uncle was not wholly bad man, he had listened to his wife, who reasoned that Andy was delicate from too much fondling by his father, and that work--and plenty of it-would make him strong As for school-well, he could get book learning after his father came back. She could not afford to wash, iron and cook for a dependent. The boy must enrn his bread at least.
 And/so Andy had worked from early dawn till dark six days in the week, go- ing to school about three months all to- gether during the year and half that he had been an inmate in his Uncle Dams home.
 And now the summer was with them and the garden and fields were in glori- ous green, making rich promise of fine harvest. But though Andy's uncle Dan and aunt Rachel were overjoyed at the prospect of so bounteous proyender for the coming year they made no plans for Andy's schooling during the coming fall and winter. Nor did they get the child what necessary clothing he needed, but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

a form shadowed the doorway, causing Andy and his aunt to look around quick ly. With a leap of joy Andy was in his fathers arms. weeping as though his little heart would break. The father had entered the yard unnotieed by either the irate woman or the frightened child, and stood n listener at the side door be- fore entering. On recovering from his shock and anger he turned to his sister in-law, saying: Madam, In the future I shall cease to call you n relative or friend. I've heard your angry threats to my little and unoffending son and have seen Into your ugly soul. I've come back from my adventures a rich man and my son shall no longer be the little beggnr you call him. And, if after questioning him, l think I owe you any thing for his accommodations-why I'll settle the bill. But If, on the other hand, I find that you have wronged my motherless little Andy-well, beware. As for my brother, I shall expect to see him In town, where he will find ms at the best hotel. I've engaged apart ments there for Andy and myself till my plans for the future are developed. AS for you madam. adeu."
 And before Andy's aunt, overcome with confusion, could think of a way to paci- y nel ITCH Drotnef=ln-lhW ne WAS gone, leading little Andy to n nice carriage that stood near the gate.
 As father and son rode along over the dusty road, Andy, his heart full of happiness, said: Father. l dreamed you'd come home to me, and that you'd come very rich, too"
 Yes, my dearest little man, your fathers struck 1t all right And now you will never eat the bitter bread of dependence any more. Your dream has come true. you see."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

let him wear hls unele's cast-ofr farm clothing. which was. of course about twice too large for him. Thus be was a deplorabe and wretcncu sight in over alls rolled up about his slim little ankles and held in bagglng folds about his body by means of a pair of home made gal luses."
 After breakfast on the morning of this story Andys aunt sent him to an ad- joining farm en an efrand. He was to make the trip over the hills and back In n given time And she gave him to understand he should suffer punishment if he loitered on the way.
 The day was hot and the wind strong, and Andy, having put in three hours hard wofk-such as milking, weeding the garden and cleaning out the stable yard-felt in no condition to make the three mile walk in given time; but with q basket on his arm he started out to do his best, his little body so tired that his heart, in sympathy with It. be- came very heavy indeed.
 He reached the farm and told the good housewife there his errand. But before she took time to prepare him for his homeward journey she gave him a slice of bread and jelly and d glass c, milk, declaring: wy, Andy, child. you look as thin as tissue paper an as white as asneS. lou re not slfong nouEn 10 walk three miles without restin bit between Come, you lay right down on my lounge an rest while l have the hired man hitch up my horse an buggy. I'm goin to town today an will drive you roun to your own home. Peers to me some people can't see how delicate child Is, anyway"
 Andy, really exhausted. thanked the good woman for her kindness, and know ing that he should have plenty of time to rest since she was going to take him home in her buggy, stretched himself on the cool hoor-declarlng his clothes were too much soied to lie on her lounge and proceeded to fall Into q quiet nap
 Half an hour later the good woman came tip-toeing Into the sitting room, dressed for her visit to town. She stopped over the prostrate Andy. and seeing him sound asleep, decided to step into another room and await hls waken-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

There had been a great rain, lasting a day and night; one of those rains that come down gently, but consistently. mak- ing rivers of streamlets and lakes of tiny ponds. The sun came out after the clouds had cleared away and smiled on everything so genially that Natures heart throbbed with life and growth.
 In the garden the vegetables nodded and smiled a good morning" to one another In the barnyard the chickens clucked out their good spirits. old turkey gobbler strutting about like veritaole monarch. In the pasture the colts ran about in happy frolic, kicking up their heels till the damp earth flew about them in clods. Even the older animals horses and cows-frisked about a bit to show their good feeling with things In general. Indeed, there Is nothing finer than a good summer rain to cool the earth, wash away dust, feed the veg citation and purify the atmosphere when 1t Is followed by brilliant sunshine with a stiff breeze.
 And so thought a band of little bugs that had hidden beneath a bunch of fine potato foliage to shelter themselves from the recent rain. But now that the sun was out the little bugs peeped from their leafy house and one of them said:
 Gee, buggies, it's as fine a June day as I ever sawl Come, stir out of this dark place and get into the open. Pshaw! how stiff my legs are after staying still so long" And the speaker, a fine fat fellow, crept out from the clump of growing green Into the glare of sun light.
 Well, I must have a bite of breakfast before wander forth" declared another
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-23

vout in her religious observances that she rarely took part In any of the simple and innocent forms of amusement so prevalent nt that time in court circles Indeed, 1t was this exemplary character which might be said to have won for her king for a husband, for queen Charlotte of England. hearing of Ade- laides virtues, recommended her as a fitting companion for her third s9n. Will Ham, then duke of Clarence.
 At Charlotte's suggestion negotiations for a marriage between her son and Ade laide were entered Into. The match was speedily made, and the marriage took place in July, 1918.
 Although Adelaide and William were the parents of several children. they all died in infancy. In 1880 George ". died, and, having no children to succeed him, the crown reverted to his sdrviving brother, next in line. William.
 During William and Adelaide's reign the\court of England assumed a pure and elevating atmosphere, proving a model for the young, something which cannot be said of 1t at any former period
 In the year 1887 William ". died. and as queen dowager Adelaide survived him twelve years. She was present at the marriage of the young and beautiful Queen Victoria and the charming Prince Albert Much of her later life was spent in works of charity and religion. She also endeared herself to the people of England by the generous and upright course she pursued in regard to Williams lllegitfmate children, taking them under her own supervision and doing all for them that she could have done had they been her own offspring.
 During her life no word of calumny ever stained her name, and no act of self lshness can be laid to her door. Other queens there were who left their names more indelibly printed on the pages of history, but none were there more noble md true; none were better as woman, wife. queen and friend.