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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-11-06

The man who is as good as his
wife thinks he ought TO be is ripe
for heaven
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Edwards Reforms
Shown in Gowns
For Court Opening

LONDON, Feb. Sizing Edwards re-
forms In the direction Of simplicity and
good taste in court life viii be reflected
IN the gowns worn by society women
at court during the coming season
There is TO be a reaction from bejeWeled
cstenjatlOn back 10 artistic refinement
in the gala attire IN which ladies' and
debutantes Will be presented TO their
matesties at Buckingham Palace.
Classical outline, rich em5roideries,
and real lace wiz be the features Of the
correct court gown Of 1903. Only hand
worked SILK and the choicest Of real lace
will be USED.
The empire style which is stili the
favOrite win be worn almost exclusively
this year with the slightest variation
OF the tuuic bodice. The train, OF course.
must be OF regulation length as directed
BY the lord chamberlain. but some In
genuity and taste can be displayed IN its
arraEg cement The old style Of sus-
pending the train from both shoulders
is being superseded by the much prettier
one Of hanging 81 from the left shoulder
and then drapius it over TO the right
hip, where II is again secured.
Sleeves must be the shortest possible
little Puffs, necessitating long white
gloves almost to the shoulder. The reg
uIs ton ostrich plumes and vel remain
for che headdress, although the debU-
tanJe may follow her own taste as to
couture, provided che feathers are con-
spicUous enough
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

upon her, and she will live I'm state at
her new palace Of Eoenigswarter.
Madame Schr8tt paid nearly a million
francs for the beautiful mansion. paid
it out of her own pocket to save ap-
pearluces. but the deal was carried
through by tile imperial minister OF
finance. and it is an open secret that
the Emperor really furnished the funds
for the purchase.
RefuTnishes Palace.
Meanwhile an army of workmen and
decorators Is at work IN the palace,
tearing out aUuquated woodwork, man
Ties etc. and replacing them with tine
latest ia high art furnishings. The sup
eriUtendent of the rebuilding has carte
blanche, and only the most expensive
material is used
The first noor OF the palace VIII be
given Up 80 receptfun-r00ms and state
araItmenfs, and each viii be q vcgiJasle
museum representing "a certain period
There VIII be- an aTmoTy. q picture gal
IeEE, a poFcelin museum. and salons for
exhibiting the STYLES Of Louis XIV.
Louis w. Louis XVI. and the English
and Italian renaissance. Part of the
picture gallery viii be devoted 30 old
English copper plates, the like OF which
These works of art have been collected
hy Emperor Francis Joseuhs agents
during the last twenty years at enOT-
nous expense. AT present the greater
portion % the objects of art are IN the
vaults Of the Imperial Bank.
Vienna Expects Elevation.
Tie Emperor does not anticipate any
serious objections to his recognition OF
Madame Schratt as his wife. Tle people
Of Vienna will certainly applaud the ac-
ton. for they are eagerly looking for
ward 10 Madame Schratts elevation. Of
course. she VIII not share the throne
with Emperor Francis Joseph, nor will
she live permanently at the Hofburg.
The Spanish etiquette prevailing there
would make heT life q misery. Il Is far
more likely that Emperor Francis Jo-
ssph will take up his unofficial residence
at the. Sca-att palace.
This Is indicated by the alterations
now going on in the second story Of Ma
dame SChTatts mansion 4 very large
room overlooking the garden is being
turned into a library and office and the
desks and book cases set u5 snow plain
Is that they are intended Tor a mans
use. the re5t of the second floor will
be adapted for living rooms. The fur
niture and hanEiuRS Of these will be in
the empire style. but there viii be Chi
nese and Japanese cabinets and an "old
Vienna chamber.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
SAVED BY REPRIEVE
At SCAFFOLD STEPS

GREENSBORO. y. c.. Feb. s-Just as
the sheriff Of t5ullford county was about
To bring Frazier Jones. a negro convict
ed Of wife murder, from the jail 20 the
scafold today, Ire received a reprieve
wired by Governor Glenn from Raleigh.
respiting the condemned man until March
Is The postponement Of the execution
was made at the request Of States
Attorney Brooks who stated that he
wished time 90 examine more closely
INTO some newly discovered evidence
which apparently casts a doubt on the
guilt Of the negro.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

haps the most beautiful and romantic
in Europe. The sea. which II Overl0oks,
is certainly the lovellest. The palace is
built entirely OF the purest white
marble, marble such as people who have
not been in Greece and Italy cannot
conceive. In the south OF Europe,
marble never loses its binding white
ness. and the Achilleon can be plainly
seen miles away at sea. when a building
OF similar size. say Of red sandstone,
would be no more visible than a peas
ants hut
The grounds surrounding this wonder
full creation in white marble are almost
as beautiful as the palace. The En-
press spent a large part of her private
fortune on the AchilleOn. Yet after her
death it was practically abandoned.
Some two years ago there was a move
by a syndicate 10 make a health resort
Of the wonderful Corfu palace and then
the Kaiser Wilhelm. searching for a
southern retreat, purchased it,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
FIVE DOLLARS A WEEK
ENOUGH, JUDGE ASSERTS

LONDON, Feb. because he wanted
to protect an Old maid. who had been
granted s., 5e9 ia damages from the Lon
don Southwestern railroad against for
tune hunters Judge Willis, OF this city,
directed the money TO be paid 20 himself.
81 think the lady had better have so
for her immediate wants. and then draw
S. a week from the court"
When the srinsteF's lawyer made thu
objection that no one could live on s.
a week. the judge said;
Il beg your pardon. Why a young
man today can live on SD q year, with
comfort, if he Is a prudent man. re
member when / was in the city. 7 will
do alI I can for this woman, but I don Z
want TO see this money frittered away.
II may have 10 last her all her life"
Ultimately il was arranged that the
applicant should draw SIS with SIS for
her lawyer costs, and the remainder at
s. a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
PRINCESS LYDIA
NAY BE EEILED
Fled From Russia to Paris
and Was Captured.

PARIS. Feb S.-Caught while being
interviewed at Czarsl1Oe Selo Hotel by
"A represe ntative of the French Review
OF Reviews. whom she was telling of
the attempts made by certain persons
at the Russian Court to influence Car
Nicholas by working upon his tenGen-
cies to mysticism and spiritism, Pr=n-
cess LYDIA Goluitzin, Will undoubtedly
be sent to Siberia IL Baron Frederlcs.
minister Of the imperial household, has
his way.
The baron has already brought a suit
for defamation Of character against the
princess, who has been ordered to re-
tire 70 her estates near Kasan. and il
Is evident that Il Is 20 be n fight to the
finish between the two.
The princess, who made a vain at
tempt to fee TO Paris instead Of going
to Kasan, has written a letter to Ad-
miral Abaza, one Of the Cars favorites
and private secretaries. making a long
list OF charges against Frederics.
She alleges that three years ago Fred
cries, afraid OF losing his influence. con
spiTed with Count de Witte to frighten
the Car by making out that the rsvo-
luton movement was much more
serious than was actually the case. At
the same time he was giving reacuonary
advice to the Gar, who finally con-
scented to arrest the leaders Of the revo-
luton, and who has since then repeat
eddy distinguished Baron Frederics
The princess says that Baron Frederlcs
has created an organization which
would rather obey him than the car
If "A crisis should come.
NH=r4rN AZ SD. u
are invented by the princes. as a re
vcnge, because he has interfered with
her plans. and demands that she shall
be sent to prison or banished to Siberia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
AMERICAN HELD IN BERLIN
CHARGED WITH SWINDLING

BERLIN. Feb. S.-The police Of this
CITY took into custody man named
William Scott, ostensibly an Ameri-
can. and who says he is an author, on
the charge of having Systematically
swindIed the German public for years
past.
SCOTS method was to sell PLAN
chettes" claiming that the buyers Of
these articles were able TO hypnotiZe
themselves and read their own future.
He ken a business office in Berlin, and
if is reported that he took in as much
as 81 700 a day The police have been
working on this case for three years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
QUEEN ALEXANDRA PLAYS
ONLY FOR LOW STAKES

LONDON. Feb S.-The Queen never
plays bridge for more than a shilling a
hundred points. and at the recent in
formal house party at Sandrlngham
there were two distinct bridge parties.
The Queen, the Duchess Of Rox-
burghe, Miss knollys, and Mrs. Sidney
Greville played for a low stake in one
room. and the King with Miss Jane
ThOrnewill GAdy BurtOn's sister and
the first bridge player in England. Mrs
Willie James, and Mrs. Douglas Halg.
played for large stakes in another
apartment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
No Carpets in Palace.

There are no carpets in any of the
rooms. the parqUet or marble floors be-
ing covered with rugs or mating. The
bath room of the Emperor is twenty by
thirty feet and fitted with all the latest
paraphernalia- The Empress and her
daughter, too, have large marble baths
The Kaiser has put in an electric plant
and dug an artesian well. The stables
are turned into garages.
The imperial couple are expected to
spend the mont of March at the Achil-
leon. SigHor .Bontempo. an Italian,
formerly Of the Austrian navy. Is 90
be the Kaiser's majordomo in Corfu.
The furniture and all goods shipped to
the palace had to be transported from
the ship on muleback. The transport
was long and difficult, as the palace is
situated nearly 1900 feet above the sea.
1t was shortly after the tragic death
Of her eldest son, the Crown Prince Ru-
dolf, that the Empress Of Austria went
to Corfu to recruit her health after the
shock that dreadful event had given it.
Highly strung by nature the Empress
was very near to losing her mind 1t Is
said that often during the months
which followed the princes suicide, she
used to carry about a doll-4Ondling it
and calling it the crown prince.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Death Of Former B0rnQid
MOY Mdr The Honeymoon
OF Prince Georges Wife
Kaiser Orders the Papers of the Aged Woman
Sealed in Interest of Public Morality
and State

finances OF tie Enlistment, while her
sister, LiescIen. became head buffet
girl, which Job particularly appealed 10
her on account Of the plentitude OF tips
which satisfied gamblers, or those de-
sirous Of borrowing from her brother
ln-law showered upon the pretty woman.
Francois Blanc was forced out Of HON
burg "a 1870 and from that day devoted
all his energies TO the development OF
Monte Carlo. After his death his widow
continued the business, but eventually
the management passed into the hands
Of the stock company which is still
running the games.
Madame Blanc's Ambition.
After her retirement, Princess Marie
grandmother went TO Paris and set up a
grand establishment in Rue de RiyOli,
where she kept open house for tie no
billy, H,erary people, and artists, who
were polite enough TO ignore the origin
OF her money and treated her as =
great lady
Lieschen is said TO have left dozens
Of letters by Her sister, Marie Charlotte,
dating from the period when the latter
was trying TO gain recognition in the
world Of fashion and nobility. These are
written In a queer German French, and
are said 20 make very curious reading.
Nine Blanc kept a master of cere-
mOnv. who instructed her about her de-
mCanoT in public and about the people
who came 20 her house. This official
had previously acted rs Francois
Blauc's valet Nine. Blanc bought him
the title Of Count i3eTtOrd from the King
81 li3lF. paying 5u,Gg francs for IT, This
happened while Prince Ben iamiu de
Roman was counting Mime. Blanc. She
confessed 10 her sister, LTisHeu. about
that time that she was getting abom-
lnably fat In another letter she stated
mat hcr face was almost copper color. %
Inc letters naturally deal with the
children OF the Blancs: TWO sons she
characterized as good for HOthiuES q"
hut Of Edmond Blanc. toe Paris sports
man, she was very proud. He had
peer ma 10 rural mayor ard Knight
Of the Legion Of Honor, and enjoyed the
friendship Of President CREW
Wien her daughter, Louise. married
ETlnce Constantine PGdZiVill. Nine.
Blanc saw some Of her f0udest ambi-
jiOHs fUlhled. and sent Iieschcn 1dGFJ
But her DAY OF sublime triumph arrived
VIXEN descendant OF the great NaDO-
leon became her Son-in-laW True
Prince Ronald BouapaTte was pau
per- as she informed LAsschen hut he
was an imperial highness, lust the same
ana her money would buy him all the
distinction he was lacking"
Nine BlanC's letters did not tell the
sister f0Et Prince KOnald's mother was
the shop girl and factory hand. Justine
tufiin. bur they described in detail how
Marie was introduced 10 his iHsBerial
hlshness bF the ldtterE sister. Jeanne.
a very dear and talented girl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Built by Empress Elizabeth.

In this precarious state of mind. she
was sent 10 Corfu, and whilst staying at
the Hotel de Saint George. on the Es-
pIanade the idea Of building a palace
on a certain beautiful spot close to the
town occurred to her. Her idea was
soon put into execution, and the
Achilleon. as the palace is called, began
to take shape with marvellous rapidity.
The coast on which it stands is per
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH,
Who Is Said to Be Ready to Acknowl-
edge His Morganatic Wife.
Wilhelm Bought Palace
Begun by Empress
Elizabeth.
Austrian Ruler Ready
to Acknowledge
Second Wife.

y urios coincidence Of the dispatches
n ponts-Ahens and Nenna-are received this
- strangely experimenting the dealing strangely
episodes Joseph
Austria
Each dispatch, also, centers about a palace
In the dispatch from Athens the told
the beautiful
anated Empress Elizabeth hoped years
the dispatch Vienna reads Emperor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
Frau Schratt Prepares
Her Ne,p Palace for
It's Royal Occupant

VIENNA. Feb. S.-When Kathic
Schratt returns from the Riviera in
the spring, Emperor Francis Joseph
lIay recognize her as his morganatIc
wife. so says rumOT, and adds that to
facilitate the elevation Of the former
court actress, a title viii be conferred
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09

HOMBURG, Feb. S.-The great-aunt OF
Princess Marie Bonaparte. who married
Prince George, Of Greece, is dead at the
age Of seventy. She was Lieschen Hen
! Eel. retired barTnaid and waitress. BY
order of the Kaiser her papers and cor
respOndence have beer sealed up in the
interest OF public morality and the state
Part of the correspondence dates from
J. the early sixties. when Princess Marie's
grandfather. Francois Blanc. ran the
gambling tables al the Homhurg kur-
haUs. Francois was the brotleT-in-law
of Ldeschen Henzel, who, with her sis
ter, Marie Charlotte. tended 10 the re-
freshmeut counters in the gambling
halls.
As one OF Williams sisters. the Ouch
ess of Sparta. Is crown princess Of
Greece. and therefore sisteT-in-law OF
Marie. his majesty naturally frowus up
on a revival of the Old family history,
which would be inevitable If the late
Lieschen's papers were published To
prevent this. rsle Prusslan law allowing
the authorities TO seize documents OF the
& deceased that might embarrass the state
or the royal family was put in opera
ton.
However, the act docs not prevent old
residents Of IomburE from saying what
they know about Princess Mares
grand parents and her greataunt
The latter was the only member Of
the Blanc-Henzel, family who remained
ia Homburg after Bismarck closed the
gambling establishments ia 1870 She
lived here on a considerable pension
granted her by the gambling king, her
brother-in-law. raised a FANNY and was
esteemed bv all VINO knew her
As 90 Francois Blanc. there are still
many people in HombUrg who remem-
Der him well as a jolly, fat gentleman
with a short. bristIy mustasche, black,
piercing eyes, and big head, inclining
10 badness.
Personality Of Gam 5'ey King.
Originally Francois wy.S a pedlar.
selling dry goods and cheap jewelry at
the public fairs periodically held in tile
smaller German towns. Later In life
lac added a roulette wheel to his outfit,
without encountering any objection on
the part of the authorities. When the
gambling fever seized him. he began 20
speculate on the bOurse, ard by coup
gained over a quarter million francs.
The 5000 francs abied Blanc. who
at the tiIae OF bis death regretted that
he could leave his children no more
than 2l0.0J0,190 francs, 90 diclSer with
iwo reigning princes for gambling house
privileges. The Landgrave OF HombuTg
was his first sovereign partner; lit
he later he arranged with the Prince
o. Monaco to erect the Eiysee Alberto,
nOwn known as Monte Carlo. Thus
Francois Blanc ran two royal gambling
establishments.
But old Homburgers say he might
have never accomplished so much if
IL had not been for the Hsnzel girls.
Marie Charlotte and Iieschen.
The first presided at the refreshment
counters in the Homburg kurhaUs. the
other looked after the preparation Of the
dainties set before the gamblers. When
subsequently Marie Charlotte became
Nine. Blanc, she took charge OF the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-09
FAIRY PALACE OF EMPRESS ELIZABETH.

ATHENS, Feb. S.-The work of re-
furnishing the Achilleou, the fairy
palace built by the late Empress Eliza
beth, Of Austria, In the most beautiful
spot in Corfu, aAd now owned by
Emperor William, is being rushed with
all possible speed. The furniture arrived
some weeks ago in a special steamer.
There were five hundred and fifty boxes,
most Of them Of considerable size,
Fifteen OF the largest rooms ot the
palace nave been set aside Cor the use
Of the Kaiser and Kaiserin. Five rooms
Will be devoted TO the service OF their
daughter. Princess Victoria Louise. The
Emperor's suite. consisting of twenty
gentlemen, will be accommodated in a
cottage" situated at the extreme end
Of the garden. Another cottage has
been built for the servants. sixty in all
Follows POmpeiian Style.
The new decorations consist almost
entirely Of hangings- and bric-a-brac.
There are no paintings whatever. ex-
cept such as are affixed 10 the walls
in the classic style Of PompeiL They
were done by Greek and Italian artists
under the direction of the builder, the
Empress Of Austria. Where the walls
are not covered with mural paintings.
marble and bronzes are employed for
decorative purposes.
To be in harmony with the prevailing
color scheme, the Kaiser ordered all
the furniture to be Of white lacquered
wood with gold trimmings: the silks
Of the covers are mostly pink and light
blue, interIined with silver and gold.
The style Of the furniture is empire.
The dining room is the largest hall
in the palace and is furnished entirely
II, mahogany.
The grand staircase is decorated with
q very rich mural painting. THE Tri-
UmphaI p. 0cessioh Of Achilles" The
staircase itself is Of white marble with
a gold bronze balustrade
The Dickinson press., 1908-09-19
Morton County Fair

Among the new features to be introduc-
ed at the Morton County fair, at Mandan,
N. D.. Sept 20, 80, Oct. LIST, will be an
Indian bareback relay race. Supt. A. C.
Wells of Fl Yates. who has this matter
in charge has already arranged for eight
enteries and the race promises to be hot
ly contested. The fact that it is to be
run without saddles proves also that it
will be speedy one. 1t will be given
each day of the fair.
There will also be a big relay race
participated in by the white men which
will be better than ever. The other rae
ing events promise to be filled.
Special attention has been given this
year to fine display of farm products.
Premiums have been raised and the far
mers are taking a Greater interest in
showing what can be done in North Da-
kota soil. .-.
The Dickinson press., 1908-09-19
APPROPRIATION OF WATER.
Once of the State En-

once or the State Engineer,
Bismarck. N. D.. Aug. %. 1908.
Notice Is hereby given that James p. Stead
man 4 Dakota Land & Cattle Company, whose
postof1ce address is Oakdale. Dunn County.
North Dakota. has made on application in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the irrigation
laws OF North Dakota for o permit to appro-
pirate for beneficial use 1ON cubic feet OF
water per second of time from Spring Creek
through the Spring Creek Ditch, the point Of
diversion OF which is to be located upon both
banks OF said stream In the SWA Of the NWX
OF Sec. ~. Twp. l45 Rye. 95. said water to be
used for the purpose OF irrigation upon the SX
OF NEA NJ OF SEA In SEQ. 10. SWh OF NV
4, Eh Of NWh. VIZ OF NEA. sen OF NE1 N
Of SWA B SEA in Sec. 20 81 of MEX, SIX
OF NWH. Sh Sec. 81 and NEA Sec. 20. ali 10
Twp. 145 N. Rye. IS w. Dunn County, North
Dakota. ll- - :. -.
This application will. be taken up by the
state engineer at his Office at Bismarck for
consideration and appropriate action upon the
29th day of October, 1908 at o. m. at which
time all persons who believe that the prior
rights would be injuriously affected, or that
the allowance of the permit would be detre.
mental to the public welfare. and also parties
making the application. and to be benefited.
are notified to be present either by sworn am
davtt or In person for the purpose of present.
Ing any relevant testimony.
T. R.ATK INsON,
S-lS-4t State Engineer,
The Dickinson press., 1908-09-19

do not think it was many minutes later
that the sheriff was in consultation with
Governor Burke. The records will show
that the papers were served that very
night.
The governor feels that the executive
should have the power to remove officers
for malfeasance or non-feasance in office.
He says:
If the governor is to be held responsible
for the enforcement of the law, he ought
to have the power to remove officers for
malfeasance or non-feasance in Office.
Such law was introduced in the house
in the last legislative assembly-house
bill No. 139, authorizing and empower
ing the governor to remove and suspend
officials guilty of malfeasance in the per-
forming of their official duties. When
this bill came up for its final passage
there were ayes 40, nays A. absent and
not voting /. 1t thus lacked two votes of
having constitutional majority necessary
for its passage and your candidate, c. A.
johnson. was one of the members of the
house who voted against this bill, as
shown by the house journal on page
$751;"
MIR. Baker touches upon this power as
follows:
Governor Burke wants the legislature
to enact law giving him power to re-
move states attorneys from Office. If he
is given power to remove officials for
malfeasance or non-feasance then in
order to make such power effective it is
absolutely necessary that the executive
be given power to use his own discretion.
If the executive is given this power who,
other than himself, will be judge? No
one. What is to prevent him, under
some pretext or other-and pretexts can
be found against any official-from re :
moving men from Office by the wholesale?
Nothing. We might just as we'll have
county offices filled by executive appoint
ment.