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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
The Maryland.

IN presenting the model II Maryland
10 the public the makers, the Sinclair
Scott Company, Of Baltimore. Md. claim
to have achieved the highest pinnacle
Of success In automobile construction.
Their efforts have been along lines Of
increased efficiency and durab iIity. The
design Of the car throughout is the re-
suit of long experience and close OBJ
seFvatiOn of developments in the auto
mobile world, and the adoption of freak
ideas has been carefully avoided.
The car has a 4-Cylinder motor de-
veiOping 8-horsepower. the cylinders
being cast separately. The motor. by
reason Of having the valves in the heads
Of the cylinders, is Of very efficient type,
and is also extremely flexible. driving
the car from four to sixty miles per
hour on the high gear. Ignition is by
means Of a SplitdOrf low tension mag
ncto. Thea clutch is OF the reliable
leather faced cone type. OF liberal dl-
mansions. and provided with springs
under the leather to insure easy en-
gagement when starting the car.
The transmission is Of the sliding
gear, selective type, with three forward
bearings are of white bronze. while the
transmission bearings are Of hardened
and ground steel The front axle is A
drop forged steel I-beam section. The
rear axles are bevel gear driven. The
dinerential is Of the spur gear type.
fabrication is by means of a positive
mechanical oiler. Semi-ellptic springs.
IS inches long, are used IN front, while
fun euipdcs. 2 inches long. are used
in the rear.
In presenting the Maryland the max
ers have kept constantly in mind the
FIVE essential features of motor car de-
sign. viz; Efficiency. comfort, silence.
lizhtness. and accesst bilfty. In body de-
sign, appointments, and equipment.
down 20 the most minute detail. the
greatest care has been exercised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
W D. APRlSON..DRlV6lP,
The Maxwell

HE Model Q Maxwell. entered by
l the Lambert Automobile Company.
Baltimore agents Of the Maxwell. Bris-
coe Motor Company. is a new four
cylinder. 22-horsepower runabout that
is destined 20 be one Of the sensations
OF the 1910 season.
A special feature Of this new run
about is that it is equipped with
sliding gear transmission giving three
speeds forward and one reverse. This
type Of transmission, while used al
most exclusively on large cars. has
been considered heretofore too expen-
sive TO put on an automobile selling
for less than $1,000 Model O will also
be equipped with a magnetic, a set of
dry cells also being provided for emeT-
gency use.
The motor is Of the four-cylinder YER
teal type. the dimensions being "a by
inches The cylinders are cast In
pairs the motor developing 22-horse-
power at normal speed Of 800 revolutions
per minute The water jackets are cast
integral with the cylinders, AMI the
valves. located on opposite sides. are
interchangeable and exceptionally large.
Both inlet and exhaust valves are me-
chanicaHy operated. A nice feature OF
the oiling system IS glass gauge
which shows through at the dash so
that the operator can at all times see
the amount Of oil contained in his oil
tank. In connection with the lubrica-
ton Of this new model is a positive OIL
ing device for each cylinder.
The CaTDureJOT IL on the constant
level. fioat-feed type. and is OF the COM
pany's own design The theTmo-syphon
cooling system which has always been
a feature OF Maxwell cars, has been
retained. The clutch consists of fifteen
saw steel discs, each disc being cOncave
about 1-32 Of an inch. construction
which causes the clutch to engage
gradually.
The drive is by a propeller shaft fitted
with two self-Oiling universal joints.
The rear axle IS OF the bevel gear tybe,
and the gears are drOp-forgings made
from special steel. carefully cut and
hardened. Two sets OF brakes Of the
internal expanding and external con-
tracing type are mounted on the rear
hubs single dcver controls both the
clutch and the external brake. The
EN- Urgency brake automatically releases
the clutch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
A. w. BEHRENS,
Driver of MARYLAND.

The SincIair-Scott Company. Of Bal
timore. has nominated A. W. Behrens
as the driver Of the Maryland Car. He
is connected with the company. and has
piloted Maryland cars 10 victory In sew
eral races at PimliCy and Electric Park
Behrens has been identified with the
automobile game for ten years. and dur
ing that time has been connected with
q number Of the leading factories.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
WOOD ALCOHOL GOOD
TO CLEANSE LAMPS

Ordinary cleaning polish or paste
may not remove the coating Of verdi
girls which forms when motor lamps
have been subjected TO the weather,
or have been in storage for a time.
without being cleaned.
Even the application Of consider
s bic elbow grease" helps matters but
little, but the following mixture viii
remove the verdigris. and if IL viii
not thoroughly restore the lamps 10
their original brightness, at least viii
prepare surface which can be highly
polished by the use OF the ordinary
article.
Mix a good metal polish with wood
alcohol, and apply the resulting mix
ture to the brass portions Of the head
light, allowing il 20 dry. In 2 short
time rub with the regular wooden
cloth the verdigris and stains should
then come away leaving a fine
surface
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
T. E. LAMBERT,
Driver of Maxwell.

The Maxwell entry in the Munsey tour
viii be driven by T. r. Lambert. head
of the Lambert Automobile Company,
OF Baltimore. Md, Maxwell agents in
that city Mr.. Lambert ifs an amateur
driver of note in his home city and
through his connection with the auto
mobile trade Of the Monumental CSy
has participated In nearly all the i'm
portant motor car events held in that
city in recent years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
PRECAUTION
TO GO OVER BOLTS

It IL wise preosution to 20 over the
bolts which secure the several sections
OF a planetary transmission coca sionsl-
y in order TO see that no looseness
exists. While the loss OF one or more
Of these bolts might not permit the
gear 10 separate entirely. there is dan
ger that It may so weaken the fasten-
ings as to allow the gears 20 work
slightly out OF their proper mesh. or
that the remaining bolts be sheared on
as result of being overloaded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
BADLY FITTING ROD
is OFTEN COSTLY

Do not neglect a 'Tolow" IN an engine.
It may only he a faulty joint. such as a
leaky valve cap, etc, but It may be an
internal blow" which means badly
fitting piston rings, or possibly the rings
have so moved that the slots are all in
line. In any case an internal blow
IS very bad. as It causes a carbon de-
post 10 eventually accumulate In the
base chamber, and then the big end
and main bearings are liable to be
scored
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
POOR PUMP MAKES
MAN UNTRUTHFUL

To attempt to initiate tire with a
poor pump is a very trying experience.
What is the good Of carrying a brazen
instrument of torture. which only by
the sweat OF the brows of all the
males of the party can Just be In
duced to initiate tire to about thirty
pounds?
Such a pump leads 20 trouble; IL
makes even the most energetic and
usually truthful man declare that a
fiabby tire is hard enough"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
COMPASS HANDY
FOR THE TOURIST

handy thing for the r1otorist who
does much touring or following OF road
maps 70 have either on the dash or in
some convenient part Of the car Is
cOlnpass. It many times happens that
in travelling q winding road one soon
loses ali idea Ct the actual direction he
IS going, and a turn incorrectly made
may bring him far OF his course and
thus cause him 10 lose considerable
time
Those who ilabitualiy use Z find the
compass q veTy- valuable addition TO the
motorists equipment
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
RECHARGING VOLUNTEER

Although a new battery shows up
properly on the voltmeter. don't be toe
certain that Il does not require re-
charging unless the reading is taken
with the battery at work.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-19
EXPANSION OF STEMS
CAUSES BIGLOSS

That puzzlinE engine difficulty which
IS manifest BY a loss or compression
when the cylinders arc hot. when they
are known 20 have been tight when
cold may be caused BY the expansion
OF the valve stems du-inR the warming
process. Unless a pl Oper amount or
clearance is allowed between the ends
OF the stems and the tappets. this may
he sufficient 70 prevent the valves from
setting. This difficulty has befooled the
oldest Of motorists
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
MATO DOS LEGNES.

El cable noticia que Teodoro Roosevelt
ha matado dos leones. Salio para Afri-
ca con ese objeto una excursion cinege-
tica, no exenta de Hsiigros.
5Pero que pensat del eXpresidente ae
los Estados Unidos considerandole segdh
le muestran sus ultimos actos?
Roosevelt fue & mostrose siempre par
tidario del desarrollo de la fuerza fisica,
ESQ est6 bien. Mems Sana in cOrpOre Sd-
no. Roosevelt durante sus periodos de
presidencia, hizo varias eXcursiones para
cazar osos. Aceptese ese rasgo de su per-
sonalidad. Abrumado por las faenas de
. su cargo, necesitaba su intelectualidad
reposo. I'm reposo la tension ner-
i viosa de su trabajo mental, logrado a cam
bio de un eauihbrio producido por los ejer-
cicios fisicos que una caceria lmpone. Pa
rece que esos episodes, observados en- un
hombre de estado que, de otro lado ha
producido ohras de pensamlentt, contrl-
/ buyen a dar relieve su personaIdad
" sin nenoscabarla.
Pero un dia, en- Oyster-Bdy, Teodorc
| Roosevelt propusose y 10 llev6 cabO, ba
iar al fondo del mar metido en- un subma-
! rino FL mundo entero supo y comentt
81 r,Iidoso caso. Fus aquel acto it'll de
Termination del jefe de un estado, o alsr'
de de DIeril yanidad solo it'll para afea
\ ii caracter de un hombre de waller? Puer-
tos on 81 canine de estudiar Roosevelt
7 Dor sus obras Y por sus actos, seria euro
so sou4dT csc GblSmo, como podria declr-
Sc reeordando con Victor Hugo que en- los
4 erandes conflictos de la vida, cadd cudi
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

MRTTLoIDES-El mejor y mas SECURE
de todos los especfficos hasta ahora como
cidos para Ia cura perrnanente de todss
las intermediates de Ia uretra, va sean estas
cr6nicas agudas. Contiene el flujo cura
por completo en- menos tempo que min
gun otro preparado similar las gonorreas,
espermatorreas cistitis, etc. Meior que
las inyecoiones muy superior al sandato
copaiba Empieza & surtir su efecto 4 las
tres 6 cuatro horas de haberse tornado.
Los "METILoIDES"-s "-son faciles de to-
mar estan preparados de manera que
no revuelven el est6msgo nj producer ma
los efectos.
De Venta en- todas las Bcticas. Pr
danse muestras gratis sus dnicos fabriep
tes.
Frederick stearna & Ca. Detroit, Michi-
gan, U. S. A.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
ne sande 81, pronio abisnao.

qs.e sonde sa propio dbisp,o.
Es Roosevelt metido en- un submarine y
descendiendo al fondo de una bahia, un
gran csracter o ln niio grande. Es un
valeroso espiritu es I'm pueril vanide-
so? La Correspondence quislera que
su pregunta hallara eco en- algtin comen-
tarista impartial y serene que haya estu-
diado al expresidente.
Pero mas todavfa. Tratando de estu-
diar este caracter, no es possible pasar por
alto sus recientes hechos. Ceso en- la pre-
sidencia Retirarse al sociego del hogar
q recoger sus memorials para producir un
libro, era muy de esperarse. Hacerse car
go de la direction iedaccion de I'm pc
riodico, dando como question de hecho el
caracter batallador del hombrs no ca
reria de l6gica. Pero dejar su patrla,
su hogar para cszar leones, cosa es de mu-
cho fuste para no ser tenida en- cuenta por
los comentaristas de los que son6 qule-
rem ser tenidos por q andes hombres.
Roosevelt deja la presidencla en- donde
por buen tempo hizo sonar las campa-
mas de Ia fama, y q inquietas aventuras Sc
arriesga, tambien campanudas y ruido-
sas. iQue pensar de ese caracter? iEs
un heroe? cEs un eplco en- acclon en- la es-
trechez del mundo? SEs Ell continuador
de Homero? 10 es simplemente un gran
amador de 81 mismo, ganoso de DIR la mu-
sical lisonja de sus admiradosres?
Quisieramos OR pareceres concienzu-
dos, 81 clio fuera possible, acerca de estas
dudas. Debiera precisarse, aliviando ell
trabaio de cronistas de 10 porvenir, 81 este
es tan grande que casi sea mito-
logia tan vulgar que Sc presto a la ale
grla de una opera comica.
No debe ser demasiado apresurado ell
estudio de los actos humanos. Ell estudio
de Teodoro Roosevelt debe ser hecho con
calma, va sea vulgar vanidoso, va supre-
mo caracter, seria justo pensar detenida-
mente entire q. clase de figuras debemos
considerar al hombre qu, segln el cable
acaba de matar dos leones.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
.ihTENCIoN . i !.

Toda patricia dehe lesr Ia edici6r
special, dedicada 4 Puerto Rico. d
II revista mepsual AMERICA. Est
4iimero extr@rdinario ", luz pG
blica en- 0 tlprs prQximo, -.,,r4 ,
La cubieil t. de esta edici6n exh!lt
rS una hermosa fotografs del pue,i
de San Juan, rodeads eel cseu1o NJ
cional y bandera puertorriauehos i.
cha cubierta sci 4 una oh ? artist:cs
hella, hecha en- colores patu:ales.
FL artfculo de fondo vertara srni
10 ,hermosa ciudad dc San il de,
1ribira sus ventajas topcgrafcas y q.
matol6gicas, tus emprssas, bancos, ii
iieios pGbEcos, etc. v couterdrd bas.
tsnte4 ilustraciones aterca &e ics pun
ios mas importantes Eeta ,dieih., ao
pto un to3t, tera de inter. WYNN,
para todos los ciudadar,s la pal,::
- Betances Baldolio;. g tasl
Con el fin de cue todas las person
pnedan adouirir este ndmero extEao
mario, puestros agentes daran
alo De suscripci6n q un precio exceT,
cional E:riiase ipme1jy tgl1erte :,
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
ESCOBA HIGIENICA.

Los Sres. Sanchez Morales & Ca. tienep
q Ia venta la celebrada escoba DUST
LES, que no lssanta polvo al barrer. v
que he tenido una gran aceptaci6n en- los
Estados Unidos y Europa, donde Sc uti-
liza en- las ohcinas del Gobierno, igle-
sias, escuelas, tiendas y casas particula-
res. Dura diez veces mas que una es-
2oba coTiente, y tiene la grandisima
ventaja de ser co3mletamente higi6nica
D;hco aparato no debe ialtar en- ningu-
ma casa.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
REGADIO DEL SUR.

En- breve Sc reunira Ia comisi6n CON
iunta de la asamblea legislative, encar-
gada de los asuntos relatives al regadio
de Guayama. Pianos Y presupuestos par
ciales parece que estan preparados para fu-
turos acuerdos,.
81 Sc considera Ia importancia que aque-
LA magma obra entraha. el vivo deseo de
que Sc lleve adelante ese proposito ma
die lie pareceri que sea impaciencia. In
mundo. I'm verdadero mundo de verdurs
de ping1es terrenos, espera la primera
ola del fecundante riegO. No e.. auhaue
a primera vista 10 parezca. asunto este
de lnter6s local La isla entera obtendra
el beneficio de este feliz proyecto cuya ini-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

:venta de fincas.

Sc vende una casa en- Ell sitio mas
centrico de Santurce, de reciente
construction y q orillas de la carre-
terra. Dicha finca euenta con un
lujoso decerado interior Y todo Ell
comfort apetecido por familias de
gusto, posee, cochera, arboles fru-
tales, jardfn J habitaciones muy
c6modas en- sus bajos.
Tambien Sc venden otras en- San
Juan y todas estan libres de cargas.
Para informes j. J. Caro-.
Sol 96..
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

y ell mismo gobierno de los Estados Uni
dos, nos despoi6 del derecho de gobernar-
nos.
aVi6 acaso que 6ramos sus enemigos, Sc
res incapaces de practicar la libertad Y de-
fender sus derechos? VIC solo amigos,
confiado pueblo envuelto en- las visione:
de la historic de los Estados Unidos. SDi-
IQs$Ti despojo motive? No!
NPara hacer la guerra Espaha era preci,
so alegar la nccesidad de sdlyGr las colonies
de Ia 6rania despues de hecha la paz, cam
bio Ell criterio. Dos criterios distintos en-
pocos meses.
;Cual de los dos fue ell honrado? En- la
conferencia panamericana de Buenos Aires
daran acaso, Ia respuesta.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

ST. ALEXANDRA BOzzO AparadO Coeos 447 S Jun 4
THE AMERICA COMP.
997 BUFFALO. n Y
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

ciativa hara inolyidahle cl esfuerzo ' Ia
constancia de nuestro compateiota Car
los Blondet
En- breve, aquella comisi6n coniunta
pondra manos en- el asunto de esperar
es que no Sc difiera el comienzo del trascen-
dental proyecto.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

Sc vENDEN. juntas, las ca
sas No. 8 Gale de la Fortale-
"a y la No. Is ealle de San
Francisco, de esta ciudad,
cuyos patios quedan conti-
guos. InformarA, la senora
Viuda de Hernandez, Plaza
de Colon No. 6, San Juan.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
Aviso importante

Toda persona que tenga muebles, cana
fon6 crates, relojes, &, 4, tomadas segdns
20 .Iato ue arrendamiento en- nuestros
almacenes, dispusiera de elIos sin haber
a1tes obtenido ell documento de propie-
dad Q cualquiera otra authorization por
eserlto sera entregada los tribunales.
rs obligation avisar en- esta oficina el
csmbio de residencia.
Arrivi limos. S. enc.
Almacenes de Gel Cielo."
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09
LO BUEA0 Y 10 MEJOR
de e. RatisbonneN

de e. Ratisbonn
Els domingo: Juan y Pedro
van OR la misa mayor, 81
van cogidos de las manos, "
vancantando una canci6n
que interrumpen muchasy yeces
para hacer brillar al sol
Ia monedita de plata ,.;.ve
que el abuelito les dio
porque la semana entera ..,
Sc supieron la lecci6n.
Al penetrar en- ell temple
un ciego, con ronca VOC, T. ~.
tendiendo Ia flaca mano ILL -.
una limosna implor6.
Y habl6 Juan:-No llevo suelto;
perdone, hermano, por Dios.-
Al escuchar el mendigo
Pedro sintio compassion,
y dijo:-No llevo suelto,
pero tome, por favor,
la peseta que abuelito
como regalo me do
Oyeron misa los ninos
y alzaron ell corazon
en- alas de la plegaria
hasta el alcazar de Dios.
Y al abandonar Ell temple.
Ell abuelo, que los vi6,
lie dijo a juan -Nietecillo,
santo y bueno es tu fervor
Y es bueno juntar las manos
murmurando una oraci6n.
iPero abrlrlas como Pedro,
es muchisimo meior
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

Hay dgrtcuLtores que necesltqn
"n'dyordOmo8" q hay "mayordomos'
que neceSttdn coJOcaci6n. EsaS dos
GSpiracioneS Sc encuentrdn con diff
cttltdd q retdrdo. Ambas coincidirdn
rdpiddmente ST los deseos de mapordo-
mos q dgricuLtOres Sc Qnuncian e,
Ia Correspondence" Hay en- es
e diario especial 9 nl6dica tarifa al
sfecto'
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-05-09

In esta imprenta Sc vende panel
deperi6dico a dos pesos quintaI.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-17
MEANS BETTER THINGS.
Passing of Zclaya as Viewed in Wash
ingtOn.

washington. Dec 1.-THE passing of
Zelaya as the dominant influence for
evil in Central America, and especially
in Nicaragua is regarded here as long
step in the direction of better things
The frequent mention however, of the
name of Madriz as his possible success
sor as president of Nicaragua is not re-
ceived with favor in official circles in
Washington.
The very fact that Madriz is reported
to be Zelaya's candidate presupposes an
understanding by which, in the event
of the latter's succession to the presi-
dency, the great monopolies now con-
trolled by Zelaya would be protected.
However that may be, this govern
ment does not take kindly to the
Madriz movement. and although it is
improbable the United States would
take active measures to prevent his in
stallation as president, 1t would be re-
garded as most unfortunate result of
the efforts of the people of Nicaragua
to free themselves from the domination
of monopoly loving and law breaking
influences among it's high officials.
1t is well understood the sending of
warships to command both the Atlantic
and the Pacific ports of Nicaragua with
the effect of stimulating the revolu-
tiOnists to more energetic action and
has disheartened the Zelaya supporters.
1t is not believed, however, this gov
eminent at any time mas contemplated
any drastic action except in the event
that American lives and interests were
jeopardized. Whether or not the United
States will take any steps to prevent
Zelaya from leaving the country is
problematical. That Estrada and his
army will willingly submit to the in
stallation of Madriz, as president is not
conceivable here. His affiliations with
Zelaya have been such as to make his
accession to the presidency unsatis-
factory to the best people of Nicaragua
and no doubt is expressed here that in
case Madriz assumes the presidency,
Estrada will make every possible effort
to overthrow him as he has -Zelaya.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-17

receptions during the season, although
Mrs. Taft expects to appear at least
Tor time during the big reception on
New Years day.
All OF the social arrangements have
been made under Mrs. Taft'S personal
direction. OF those who attended the
dinner, President Hadley of Yale and
Mrs. Hadley; Mayor R. G. Rhett and
Mrs Rhett of Charleston, s. c., and
Andrew Carnegie ans Mrs. Carnegie
are house guests. of the president and
Mrs. Taft. The complete list of the
diners follows:
The president, Mrs. Laughlin, Vice
President and Mrs. Sherman. Sec
rotary of State and Mrs. Knox, Sec
rotary of Treasury and Mrs. Mac
Veagh, the attorney general, the post
master general, Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Meyer. Secretary of the In
terror and Mrs. Ballinger. the secre-
tary of agriculture, the secretary of
commerce and labor, the secretary of
the president, Senator and Mrs. Root.
the governor of Virginia and Mrs.
swanson, the assistant. secretary of
war and Mrs. Oliver, the solicitor gen
eral and Mrs. Bowers, Mrs. Otto T.
Barnard. the president of Yale, uni
versity and Mrs. Arthur T. Hadley,
the mayor of Charleston and Mrs. R.
G. Rhett, Mr.. and, Mrs. VIM. Loeb, jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Mr..
and Mrs. Lars anderson, DIR. and
Mrs. S. Weir Mitchell, Mrs. Townsend,
Miss Boardman, Col and Mrs. Spen-
Ger CrOSbv. ~ ~ :.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-12-17
sPoRTIEsT KING IN EUROPE.
His Reported Marriage to Baroness
Vaughan Is Confirmed.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE death of King
Leopold of Belgium removes one of
the staunchest friends of France. He
saved Belfort Tor France after the
war of 1871, and during numerous
crises in the history of the third re-
public never failed to place his sound
advice at the disposal of the govern
ment.
Despite the pleasure loving follies
which marred his career, the French
statesmen consider the role played by
Leopold II in Europe was large and
distinctivelv that of a political peace
maker.
He was frequently the counsellor of
other monarchs, and though he broke
with every member of his own family
at times. his intervention is believed to
have prevented scandal and trouble
in many princelv houses, notably those
of Germany and Austria.
Personally he vas extremely fond
of France and passed a great portion
of his time here. few years ago he
was a familiar figure on the boulevards
and at the opera and at restaurants
where he earned the title of "the
sportiest king in Europe"
Since his alliance with Baroness
Vaughan, however, the places of
amusement had seen little of him
dispatch from Rome says that the
vatican confirms the marriage of King
Leopold and Baroness Vaughan at San
Reno, Italy, last year.