Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1910-05-10

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"LAKING,"
"RIED,"
POWELL"
DAWSON"
Pneumonia Followed Bronchitis.
Pneumonia following bronchitis Is
believed to be the cause of the death
but the doctors thus far will make no
statements. Some of the kings friends
are convinced that worry over the
critical political situation which con-
fronted him, coupled with sleepless
nights, aggravated, if not caused the
fatal illness.
Edward Universally Beloved.
King Edward was beloved almost
universally. He was the subject Of
fierce criticism in his youth because
of his manner of life, but he lived
down his rather unenviable reputation
through years of careful conduct.
King Edward won the confidence of all
the people as almost no other English
sovereign had done save his mother,
Queen Victoria. He was successful
as a statesman, particularly in foreign
affairs. AS the idol of his people he
welded great influence and was use
full instrument of the ministry.
In domestic politics he was less ac-
tive, but succeeded in strengthening
the monarchy's position with the peo-
pie, killing any anti-royalist sentiment
at the time of his accession.
Assembled Throne in 1901.
King Edward assumed the throne On
the death of Queen Victoria January
%, 1901, so he was king less than ten
years.
The British loved him most as
sportsman. He was a great patron OF
horse racing, was fond of yachting,
cricket, athletics and shooting. His
love of cards was almost passion in
his earlier days, and gambling for high
stakes got him in trouble several
times. In 1909 his horse won the Derby
at Epsome. Twice before he became
king he won the Derby, with Persim-
mon in 1896 and with Diamond Jubilee
in 1900. .. 3D..
Was Typical EneIishman.
In appearance he was typical Eng
lishman. below the average stature but
strong and heavy built. He wore a
grey beard trimmed to sharp point.
His hair was thin and he was nearly
bald. Even in his later days he con-
tinued as one of the best dressed men
in Europe. The king was regarded as
a model for quiet retirement Of dress
and bearing.
At state functions he revived all the
pomp of medieval days. On the open
ing of parliament he drove In the
royal coach with a vast retinue and
wore the full robes of majesty.
He was tactful, though frank, loyal
and warm-hearted. He was always
simple and courteous, but a stickler
for the defence that his rank demand
ed. His associates said emphatically
that he was a good fellow"
Born November 9, 1s41.
He was born in Buckingham palace,
November 8, 1S41. the son of Queen
Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Co-
burg and Gotha. He was educated by
private tutors, later studying at Edin-
burgh, Oxford and Cambridge. A long
period of travel followed. He went
over Europe and the East. In 1860 he
made triumphal tour Of the United
States and Canada.
Married Princess Alexandra.
The king was married on March 10.
1863, to Princess Alexandra, the old
est daughter Of the Danish prince who
later became King Christian TX. Six
children were born, two OF whom, the
Duke Of Clarence and Prince Alexan-
der, died Surviving are George Fred
erick, prince of Wales, duke of Corn
wall and York, who now becomes
king; Princess Louise, who married
the Duke of Fife; Princess Victoria
and Princess Maud Char
lotte, who married Prince Kar OF
Denmark, now King Haakon VII. of
Norway. The king was of the house
Of Hanover. which dates from the &C
cession to the throne of King George
I. in liza.
Twice before his accession his life
was in danger. In 1871 he was Ill with
typhoid and for weeks his life was
iespaired Of. In 1898 he fell on the
stairs during a visit to Baron Ferdi-
nand de Rothschild at Waddesdon
manor and fractured his knee cap,
which caused a condition most serious
'or time.
Coronation Was Postponed.
His coronation. set for June 26, 1902,
and postponed until Aug. 9 on account
If his illness, was a pageant of unpar-
alleled splendor. On April 4, 1900, he,
Is Prince Of Wales, was in Brussels
and Jean Sepido, aged IS, fired at him
while he was seated in railway
coach. He was not harmed and the boy
was held to be mentally irresponsible.
A plot to assassinate him and King
Carlos of Portugal, while King Edward
was in Lisbon in. 1908, was discovered
md frustrated