Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-05-11

She was born in 1867 The heir ap-
parent to the throne is Prince Edward
Albert, now 16 years OF age.
Edward was loved almost univer
sally. Subject to fierce criticism in
his YOUTH because of his manner Of
life. he lived down a rather unenyi-
able reputation through years OF care,
full conduct. He won the confidence
OF all people as almost no other Eng
lish sovereign save his mother, Vic
toria. He was successful as a states
man, particularly in foreign affairs
AS the idol of the people, he welded
a great influence and was a useful in
strument of the ministry In domes-
tic politics he was less active, but
succeeded in Strengthening the mon
archy's position with the people by
killing any anti-royalist sentiment at
the time of his ascension.
He assumed the throne on the
death of Queen Victoria January %,
1901, and so was king less than ten
years.
The British loved him most as a
sportsman, a great patron of horse
racing, fond of yacht racing, cricket,
athletics and shooting. Love for
cards was almost a passion in his
earlier days and gambling for high
stakes got MIN in trouble several
times. In 1909 his horse won the
derby at EPSON. Twice before he be-
came king he won the derby, with
Persimmon in 1896 and with Diamond
Jubilee in 1900
In appearance he was a typical Eng
iishman, below the average stature,
but of strong, heavy build. He wore
a grey board trimmed to sharp
point. His hair was thin and he was
nearly bald. Even in the latter days
he continued to be one of the best
dressed men in Europe. He was re-
garded as a model for quiet refine
ment of dress aad bearing.
At state functions he revived all
the pomp of medieval days. On the
opening Of parliament he drove in a
royal coach with vast retinue and
wore the full robes of majesty.
Was GOOD Fellow"
Tactful, though frank, he was loyal
and warm hearted always. Simple
and courteous, but a stickler for the
Difference his rank demanded, his as.
sociates said emphatically that he
was a good fellow"
He was born in Buckingham pal
ace November 8, 1871, the son of
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
SaXe-Coburg Gotha. He was educat-
ed by private tutors, and later stud
led at Edinburgh, Oxford and Cam
bridge. A long period of travel fol-
lowed. He went over Europe and the
tour of the United States and Canada.
He was married March 10, 1868, to
Princess Alexandria, oldest daughter
of the Danish prince who later be-
came King Christian TX Six children
were born, two of whom, Duke of
Clarence and Prince Alexander, died.
Surviving are George Frederick,
prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall
and York. who now becomes king;
Princess Louise, who married the
duke of Fife; Princess Victoria Alex
andra. and Princess Maud Charlotte,
who married Prince Karl of Den
mark, now King Haakon VII. of Nor
way. The king was of the house of
Hanover, which dates from the ac-
cession to the throne of King George
|. in IVA
Twice before his accession his life
was despaired of. In 1871 he was III
was in tine balance In 1898 he fell
on a stairs during visit to Baron
Ferdinand De Rothschild at .Waddes-
don manor and fractured his knee
cap. Complications caused a condi-
ton most serious for time. His
coronation, set for June 90, 1902, was
postponed until August 9, on account
of illness. 1t was a pageant of I'M
paralleled splendor His short reign
was peaceful. Several times he was
in danger of anarchists. On April +,
1900 as prince, he was in Brussels.
Jean Sepido. Is years old, fired at
him while the king was seated in a
railway coach He was not harmed
and the boy was held mentally ire
sponsible.
A plot TO assassinate him and King
Carlos of Portugal, while Edward was
in Lisbon in 1908, was discovered and
frustrated.