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The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
PARIS CABMEN LOCK WHEELS
Alteration Ensues in Which Epi-
thets Are Used.
One Calls Other a stove and a Bel
gian, but Latter Gets Even by
Calling Him PhiIanthrOpist.

Paris. June 25.-Two cabs locked
wheels outside the Saint Lazare station
in Paris the other afternoon. and the
usual crowd gathered around. to enjoy
the eloquenoe of the drivers.
Go then. kind of a gherkinr' cried the
FIRST.
Go then, kind of stoye!' replied
the other
For some minutes epithets few through
the air, but none had that crushing force
of novelty which leaves an opponent
helpless without the power to reply The
cabby with the black hat had called his
enemy a gherkin, q leek, a cellar candle,
and man without heart The wearer
of the white hat had replied with stove,
deputy. barefoot, gardener, and most
venomous Of all verbal insults. Belgian.
The battle seemed drawn when White
Hat. examining his hat tightly on his
head and shaking his whip at Black
Hat, yelled in triumphant tone:
Co then. kind of a philanthropist,"
1t was a torpedo that reached the
engine room, Black Hat was annihilated.
for since the Sister Candide scandal and
the suicide of DR.. Petit, the epithet phil
anthropist, has become as the deadliest
insult in the Partisan vocabulary.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
FAMOUS SCRLOSS IS SPARED
Baden Rejects Proposal for Res
toration.
One of Germany's Most Picturesque
Medieval Monuments Saved
Intact for Some Time.

Berlin, June 25.-The diet of Baden
has once more rejected the governments
proposal for the restoration" of the
famous Heidelberg Schloss. One of Ger
many's most picturesque medieval monu-
ments is thus saved intact for some
time to come.
Four years ago, in view Of the decaying
state Of the Schloss, the government ap-
pointed a commission TO examine the
ruins. and suggested the expenditure OF
SO. 600 on rebuilding the facade of the
main. or so-caIled Otto Heinrich Build
ing. Popular opinion. however. as repre-
sented in the diet. has always been OPP
posed to any tampeTing with the Schioss.
and is satisfied that the genuine ruins
are preferable to a construction of a
mixed ancient and modern character.
Most people, perhaps, visit the Schl6ss
for the sake of seeing the enormous
Heidelberg Tun.' about nine yards long
and eight broad but the satisfaction of
curiosity in this respect is nothing to
the delightful impression left by the
harmonious working together on the
Schloss of history. art, and time.
Almost all foreigners agree that much
of this impression would be lost If the
Baden governments plans for recon-
struction were carried out.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
SAVING OLD CHURCHES.
Historic French Structures Are Re-
ceivfng Attention.

Paris, June 25.-Maurice Barres, the
French academician, has taken the lead
in movement 10 save the old churches
Of France from destruction. BY the sep
aration law the question OF repairs OF
these ancient structures has become a
problem.
In many country districts the Roman
Catholic inhabitants are too poor to sub
scribe the necessary funds. and the mu-
nicipal councils have no power 10 do so,
Hence when an old edifice dating perhaps
from the thirteenth or fourteenth century
IS seen to be lettering the authorities
solve the difficulty by employing melinite
to blow 1t up.
The latest instance was near Versailles.
II appears that when the mayor of a
commune of atheistical opinions-and
they are many in France-gets the chance
OF blowing a church to pieces he Is de-
lighted. and the consequences are becom-
ing deDlorable
NJ. Barres has taken the matter up in
the interest of art and archaeology. and
he is being powerfully supported IN Paris.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26

The Socialists. 100 hours SO minutes
the Progressists 60 hours 5 minutes; the
Nationalist, SO hours l minute, and the
Extreme Right, ~ hours 70 minutes. Ac-
cordlngly the orators on the left side of
the house averaged hours Is minutes
each. while those of the right contented
themselves with IS minutes each.
Every deputy receives a salary OF So 600
per annum, so that every minute a Ieftist
spoke cost the country so %. while a Right
list speech cost $3.50. These figures are
moderate compared with the senators,
who meet less frequently and talk less.
They sat for 265 hours IS minutes. an
average of hours minutes to a session.
Every minute Radical senator spoke
cost sol, Progressive senators come
cheaper; they talk more and cost less;
on the average $3.50 & minute.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
ANNA HELD FOUGIVRS
Wants Hubby to Come Back
Home "Wiz Me-"
TIRED OF LIVING ALL ALONE
"Mr. Ziegfeld IL Fine Fellow, and
Do Not Suspect Him of Going
Actress, Who Resigns Herself to
Private Life in Paris.

Paris. June Eft Mr.. Ziegfeld wants
to keep his wife he would better come to
Paris"
With this threat which. in spite of a
smile accompanying II, was plainly seri-
ously meant. Anna Held gave a warning
to her husband. Florenz Ziegfeld, that she
was tired of living alone.
She Is, Oh, So Lonely.
Separation rumors have been flying
thick ever since Anna sailed alone from
New York. and even for some months be-
fore that. But there is no danger Of either
separation or divorce if Florenz viii emily
not put business first TO the neglect of
his wife; otherwise. Anna says. she must
take some action. as existence in her pres
ent state is intOlerable.
There is no one you love more than
you do your husband" she was asked.
Moo" drawled Anna. but I am tired
OF work, ! want to play. and. Ike my
song. I must have Some one TO Play
Wiz Ne have had offers from noble
men who supposed ] WAS unmarried. be-
cause / am living alone, but l can't go
out because il doesn't look right without
my husband | can't receive attentions
froms other men. so my life isn't happy.
Praises Her Husband.
''Mr, Ziegfeld is a fine, splendid fellow.
know him. and there is no truth in
these rumors about another woman. He
is not that kind. He wouldn't get in
trouble with No. before he was through
with No. l. But he works too hard I've
made lots OF money. and now / want to
rest. I've worked hard and I've earned
the right to enjoy myself I love Paris;
it's my home. and I want to live over
here-at least for some time-and not
think OF the thester. but Just enjoy NY
self But can't do this alone. I'm seri-
Gus. You can tell Mr. Ziegfeld he'd bet
ter come 70 Paris
Although she is serious in her separa-
ton talk. no family break has yet &C.
CURED. Her husbands parents. DR.. and
Mrs. Ziegfeld. are now visiting her at her
apartments here.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
MAKING GAY At INTERLAKEN
Americans See Interesting Animal
Herd Festival.
Second Art Exhibition Opened at
the Kursaal, Where Fine seuIp-
lures Are shown.

Interlaken, Switzerland. June 25.-The
season. in the Bernese Oberland, which
opened early, very gayly. continues TO
increase in interest. More Americans
ore already here than ever. and many
more are expected than in previous sea-
sons. At one OF the leading hotels,
among 800 guests. 800 are Americans. 4
large number Of Americans have been
motoring from the South OF France. as
well as from other parts Of Switzerland,
and they are planning TO go on to the
Brussels Exhibition, or TO Oberammer-
eau
The Kursaal, has been crowded with
visitors enjoying the concerts, which
have been given daily. The shops are
attracting shoppers, while the gardens
along the Hoheweg are brilliant and
ablaze with blooms, great spreads of the
favorite pansies having been conspicu-
Gus.
The real summer season was opened
by quaint, pretty and characteristic
procession, the Alpaufzug, or dairy herds
festival, marking their going up % their
usual summer occupation Of herdng
and dairying, in the high Alpine
pastures. Every year there is some
where in the vicinity an Alpaufzug, but
four years, consequently this year
celebration was the occasion of consider
able enthusiasm. The procession went
through the principal streets. up the
Alpenstrasse and down the Hoheweg,
along which the English and American
visitors thronged TO view it.
On June To- the Second Art Exhibit
ton was opened at the Kursaal. The
first, held last year. was such success
as to encourage its repetition. Promi-
nent Swiss artists took charge Of the
exhibition. among them being Ferdinand
Holder, Neuchatel; Max Burr. Brienz.
and Albert Silvestre, Geneva, all of
whom are of International note. The
space being limited only works OF the
highest merit could be accepted. and
this has attracted many 10 the exhibition
who have been accustomed to go to
Berlin, Munich, Paris, or London.
Among foreign artists whose works are
on exhibition are Prof. Max Liebermann,
Berlin; Prof. Hans Won Volkman, Carls-
ruhe: Mr.. Rudolph Niesel. Franz Mul.
terer and Carl Kustner, Of Munich: NJ.
Charles Guerin, Paris. and others. There
are some fine sculptures on exhibition.
Among the Americans who have been
or are still staying here are former Gov
and Mrs Edwin Warfeld OF Mary
land, and Mr. Edwin Warfeld, jr.; Rev.
DR.. and Mrs Schaufiier, Mrs George
Woolsey and family. Mr. and Mrs. and
Miss Beardsley, Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan H.
Dudley, Mrs. Charles Lippmann, and Mr..
and Mrs. William b. Boulton, all OF New
York City Mr.. and Mrs. Luyties. of ST.
Louis. motored from Lucerne. and Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Thsw, Of Pittsburg
motored from the South of France. spent
three weeks here, and then went on to
Berlin, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman ana fam
lily Of Memphis; Miss Florence Adair,
and Miss Ruth Eaton. Of Philadelphia;
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Vansant Of Balti-
more; Mr. and Mrs Edwin w Shields.
of Kansas City. Mr.. and Mrs B. F.
Billiard. of Savannah. and Mr. and Mrs.
McQuesten, Of Boston, have alse been
noted.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26

London, June 25.-The Kings message
TO Parliament asking that renewed pro-
vision be made for the civil list an
nounces that his majesty places unre-
servedly at the disposal of the house
those hereditary revenues of the Crown
which wers so placed by his predeees-
sors." The fixing Of the civil list is al
most wholly a commercial transaction.
In consideration of the sum voted by
Parliament the King foregoes a thou
sand and one. perquisltes.
The ancient privileges OF the Crown
will be surrendered during the Kings
reign. or rather. will be allowed to re-
main in allegiance go long as the civil list
is sanctioned; but while they are merged
in the national income in accordance
with a mutual arrangement by which the
sovereign receives a definite amount
from the state annually it is beyond dis
pute that the statute by which the COM
pact is arranged confines the surrender
of rights TO the lifetime Of the monarch.
Has Extreme Latitude.
Hence. If me King preferred the cas-
uaI and uncertain process of replenishing
the Crown Golfers by means Of his royal
perquisites instead Of troubling Parlia-
ment ne could constitutionally command
the exercise of numerous ancient customs
for the purpose of supplying his financial
needs
There is. for instance. the ancient right
of the King 10 all gold and silver mines,
not only on his own land but also upon
any lands belonging 10 his subjects with
IN his dominions. As the British empire
last year produced about 500. 100000 In
gold and silver. the exercise of this one
ancient right alone would perhaps SUI
fee.
Another right which a sovereign in
quest of funds might make operative is
that which applies 10 the appropriation
Of waits and stTays." Waif. in strictly
legal definition, means "such stolen goods
as are thrown away by the thief in his
hignt for fear OF being apprehended."
These ARE due TO the King as a pun
ishment upon the holder for not himself
pursuing the felon and taking the goods
away from him. Wherefore il a person,
being robbed, is diligent and Immediately
follows and brings the thief (Which is
called fresh suit or do prosecute him
to conviction. he shall have his goods
again. Also. If the person robbed can
retake the goods before they are seized
for the Crown. IL at a distance Of twenty
years, the Crown shall have not them"
OId-time Sale of Estrays.
The sale of estrays is said TO have been
q profitable perq1Isite at one time. "Es-
trays mean all kinds of animals except
dogs, cats, bears, and wolves. which may
be found wandering on the Kings high
way Such estrays must be proclaimed
in a church and in two market towns
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
WORLD EVENTS FLASHED FROM CA

close adjoining the place where they
were found. and then if they have no
claimants they become the property of
the King or his grantee at the end of
year and a day.
Originally the Queen eonsorts OF Eng
land derived their revenue from certain
rents exclusively appropriated to them
out of demesne lands of the Crown and
the contributors were required to pay for
specific royal needs. Thus it was the
duty of one taxpayer 10 pay for the
Queens wool. another purchased OIL for
her lamp, a third bought attire for her
head and feet. and so on through the
whole list of queenly requisites.
Queen gold was another form of tribute
to his majesty's eonsort and was de-
rived from a percentage Of all moneys
paid to the King In respect of any privi-
lege. grant. license, pardon, or other
royal favor"
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26

is not only rich IN her own right, but
the divorce she obtained from Col.
Aston brought with it an immense sum
In cash and securities. AT a dinner she
recently gave in London in honor OF
Col. Roosevelt, Lord Curzon was one of
the most favored guests.
Although the marriage of Mrs. Aston
has not been settled, that OF Prince
Victor Napoleon to Princess CIementine
of Belgium is set for the end OF this
week. at the chateau de Montcaliori.
near Turin. Italy. which is the residence
of the Dowager Princess Clothilde. Prince
Victor's mother. The prince is not I'M
known in the United States. where he
has visited New York and Newport.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26

The area covered by the census is
1904 was smaller than in any of the sue
ceeding years. The homeless were found
on staircases. aE1e- arches. and in the
streets. This years census was taken
in the night Of February ia fine night
and not very cold-and OF the total go
were women and II children. OF the
2,5lO meE, LIS were accommodated for a
few hours in shelters, but were not pro-
vided with beds.
II the otherwise homeless who were
accommodated by the Salvation Army,
in casual wards. shelters, and other
places on the night in question are added
70 the account, the figures become: 5,742
men and $50 women.
On behalf Of the board of trade, the
London common council is about to take
a census Of another kind, that of summer
traffic on important thoroughfares lead
ing out of London. A similar census was
taken last winter
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26

St Petersburg, June 95.-The recent
celebration of the Empress birthday re-
calls some interesting incidents in her
career. which, during the last decade. has
been melancholy one, owing TO her
poor health and the turbulent condition
of her country.
Her majesty is a daughter of the late
Grand Duchess of Hesse, and, therefore,
granddaughter OF Queen Victoria. AS
girl, the Czarina was brought up in
the most simple manner, and until her
confirmation, she was only allowed a
shilling a week for pocket money. She
was so bright and happy in those DAYS
that she earned the nickname of ''Prin-
cess Sunshine" but since that time she
has gone through many trying ex-
periences.
1t was in 1884 that she first met Nicho-
las II. but ten years elapsed from that
time before she became his bride. Al
first there were numerous obstacles in
the way of the match--not the least i'm
portant being the question Of religion.
but Nicholas uncle, the Grand Duke
Serge, came to England and pleaded his
nephew's cause so eloquetnly that at last
Queen Victoria consented to the wedding
and her granddaughter became Empress
of all the Russias in 1894,
The Czarina once proved her courage
and resourcefulness IN an amusing
though somewhat embarrassing incident,
when out walking at Kiel. Her majesty
had hoped TO remain incognito. and, ex-
eept for a lady companion. was unat-
tended. While purchasing some articles
at a jewelers. shop. the news of her
identity got abroad. and in a few min
utes a large crowd assembled outside
the premises.
In despair. the Czarina asked the jew
eler TO let herself and her companion
out by the back of the shop. but he
explained, with profuse apologies, that
il was impossible 20 do so as the back
yard was Enclosed by a high boarding.
which effectively cut of their escape.
oh" exclaimed the Empress that
does not matter. Get US a ladder and
we will climb over it. The request was
granted, and the Czarina and her COM
panion scaled the ladder. climbed over
the boarding. and alighted In a quiet
street at the moment when the jewell
er's shop window was smashed In by
the surging and excited crowd.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
KING GEORGE CLUB LEADER
Becomes President of Marlborough
Succeeding Edward.

The most exclusive club in London. as
the Marlborough has been called. will
continue 20 enjoy its distinction OF being
the Kings own club. for King George
has assumed the Office of president in
succession TO his father.
King Edward himself founded the
club in 1869, and its membership is lin
TIED TO 500, all Of whom must be known
10 the King. The subscription Is ten
guineas and the entrance fee is thirty
guineas.
The clubhouse in in Pail Mall, q few
PAGES from Marlborough House. and is a
modest looking building. The interior
appointments are by no means luxurious.
In fact, several apartments, notably the
dining-room, are plain TO the point of
severity.
King George will now give up his mem
bership Of the other clubs TO which he
belongs, as his father did on his &C
cession. These include the Guards, the
Army and Navy, the United Service, the
United University. and the Savage.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
Laxiness a Disease.

Paris, June 25.-fIs laziness in young
people a form of disease?" asks the
French DR.. Laumonier, in La Nature.
After long series of experiments, he
answers in the affirmative.
What is known as laziness at school,
he SAYS is very often nothing but the
manifestation of a morbid state Of health,
and such children should not be punished
but treated as invalids Dr. LaUmonier
traces the complaint to hereditary causes.
Of twenty-seven lazy school children he
found that twenty-five had parents suf-
feTine from obesity. govt, diabetes.
arterial scierOsis, or nervous troubles He
asserts that sluggishness in various forms
is transmitted to the offspring as the
result Of maladies from which the par
ents suffered.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
wanted-Airshin wniter.

Berlin. June 25.-The aerial waiter has
arrived, but he labors under the same
Disadvantages as the jockey. When he
puts on fat he loses his Job. In the Ger
man Associated Hotel Keepers Weekly
the following advertisement appears:
Wanted. by the Aeronautical Society at
Friedriehshafen Count Zeppelin's COM
pany). capable. experienced head waiter
TO take fun charge Of catering arrange
ments on board an airship. Must not
weigh more than l4O pounds.
Hot meals can be served at any mo-
ment from a fireiess cooker. Germans are
already looking forward TO having flying
beer gardens The first aerial bin of fare
will be a curiosity for menu card col
leetoFs, and may in time rank in vaIue
with rare old postage stamps.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
LADY GROSvENOR A GYPSY.
Starts Across England with Caravan
Selling Baskets.

London, June "a gypsy van with the
inscription "Syeirs Lee, licensed hawk
er. Brixton, Brixton being the London
suburb favored o. gypsies as winter
quarters. is in Normandy Park. near Don
caster.
SyeiTa Lee is the name adopted by
Lady Arthur Grosvenor, whose husband
is brother and heir presumptive of the
Duke of Westminster, for her caravan
trip across England and Normandy Park
is the home of her brother, Sir Berkely
Sheffield.
Lady Arthur has taken nine days to
cover the road from London TO Doncas-
ter. lie miles. and after a few days at
Normandy intends 10 make her way TO
Chester. where she will take part in the
forthcoming pageant.
She has woman companion with her
and a load of baskets which she sells IN
the villages she passes through, in gyp-
sy fashion.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
SPANISH NUN HEROINE.
Receives Military Distinction in
Presence OF Gathering.

Madrid, June 25.-Sister Algeria, a
Spanish nun. has had the red cross OF
the Order Of Military Merit of Spain
pinned to her breast for heroism. The
presentation was made at MeIilla by the
commander Of the Spanish forces, in the
presence Of all the civil and military Of
ficials Of the town.
Sister Algeria had Just recovered from
an operation which she underwent on
behalf OF wounded Spanish soldier. The
man was in a desperate condition, and
IL was necessary to graft on him some
skin taken from another person. The
nun came forward and offered herself 20
the surgeon. saying that the life OF a sol
dieT was more precious to the fatherland
than hers. The operation took place and
was successful. though Sister Algeria was
for a long time in a serious condition
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
ALCOHOL A PHTHISIS CAUSE.
French Scientist Discovers Dead
Illness OF Spirits.

Paris. June 25.-Dr. Jacques BertiIlon.
the French scientist, believes that there
is a close connection between alcohol and
tuberculosis and that the most important
factor that favors the development of
tuberculosis in France is the alcohol in
beer and spirits
The foe of tuberculosis, he declares. is
wine. In the tWenty-eight departments
which form the northern part Of France
and in which cider. beer, and spirits are
standard drinks, the deaths caused bv
consumption were 235 per 10000 inhabi-
tapts in 1900, while in the other depart-
ments where wine Is the favorite drink
the proportion was 40
AFTER the age of thirty, he says. con-
sumption Is two or three times more fire.
quent among men than women. undoubt-
edly because the drinking of alcohol is
more common with the former than with
the latter.
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
PRINCESS PATRICIA OF coNNAUcHT.

London. June 25.-Prineess Patricia Of
Connaught is causing a good deal Of
anxiety in official circles because, though
pretty and in every way a highly desirable
consort. the young lady positively de-
clines to think for a moment Of giving
her hand in marriage TO any king or
crown prince of Europe. She frankly
vows that she viii never wed any man
who is likely to be called to a throne,
The Washington herald., 1910-06-26
PECULIAR RECORDS NOTED.
Paris Paper Tells Of Men Who
Crack Nuts and Pare Potatoes.

Crack Nuts and Pare Potatoes.
Paris, June PA local newspaper has
been immortalizing a number Of persons
noted for odd records. Here are a few:
n. Dupont, Of Gourdon. is the champion
nut cracker, having broken 2,sH in sixty
minutes. Without our knowing ii there
is a Mr. Clocks, dwelling IN our midst,
who holds the record as q potato peeler.
His achievement is preparing about
thirty-one pounds in seven minutes. Herr
Ludwig Wolging, of Berlin, has smoked
nineteen cigars in two hours without
drinking. His antithesis is Logs Boil
laest, Of Brussels, who can make 4 cigar
last for two hours Mr.. Lovingly an
American, is credited with opening l04
oysters in four minutes. Nine. Duble,
the queen Of sandwich makers. prepared
2.O07 in nineteen hours. Verify, names
Of great men all remind US"