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The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
KAISER SHOWS DISFAVOR.

Berlin. Jan. 22.-The Kaiser did not at
tend the recent marriage of the reigning
Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar with the
Princess OF Saxe-M einingen. His absence
was due. it is said. to the circumstance
that the brides father Duke George II
of SAKE einingen. has a morganatic
wife, Helene Franz, who was once an
actress, and was born OF commoners, al
though she was made Baroness Won Held
burg on the day she married the duke.
Now, the Kaisers own sister, Princess
Charlotte. married Prince Bernard, the
eldest son OF Duke George, and she meets
the baroness as the wife Of her father-in-
law Duke George. who is eighty-four
has been unable TO secure full recogni-
ton of his mOrganatic wife's position. so
that the baroness ar the wedding walked
alone In the rear OF the royal procession
into the chapel, following many young
princes and princesses instead OF walk
ing at the head of the procession beside
her husband, TO whom she had been mar
ried nearly thirty-seven years.
The duke was so annoyed at the Kais-
er's absence that when the newspapers
announced that the Emperor would not
attend the wedding an official commune
cation was issued to the press from the
ducal palace stating that the Emperor
had not been invited.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
TWO PASS CENTURY MARX.
"PIain Food" Accredited for Long
Life of Noted EngIishmen.

London. Jan. 1.-TWO remarkable cen
tenarians have achieved prominence in
the newspapers recently. The first, Rich
ard Smith, died at Lincoln, aged 1G0 years
and six months Until ten days before his
death he had never needed the attention
Of doctor, nor ever tasted medicine. He
had spent most Of his long life at the
quiet village Of HeckIngton. His recipe
for longevity was plain food"
The other centenarian, Henry John
son. is still alive. On Christmas Day ne
celebrated his 1O3d birthday. In his youth
johnson was a notable acrobat, and was
known as Tumble Johnson" travelling
the country with a circus. About seven
ty years ago Johnson was in China,
where he entered into partnership with
a noted Chinese acrobat Later, in Eng
land. he appeared before King William
" and Queen Victoria when she was
young girl. Unlike Smith, Johnson says,
Il eat what I can get He keeps well
and alive. he says, by doing nothing"
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
RADIUM IS FOR SALE.
Second Gram Ready for shipment
from Bohemia.

Vienna, Jan. 22-The second gram or
radium (about one twenty-eighth part OF
an ounce has just been produced at
Joachimsthal. Bohemia, and word has
been sent to the Austrian state bureau
for the sale of the commodity-if one may
call it so without irreverence-th the
quantity named is now available for
shipment. BY every gram Of radium pro-
duced the Austrian excheQuer benefits.
as its value is fixed for valuation pur-
poses at $4,000 an ounce. and the de
mand far exceeds the supply.
Pure radium has so far not been sent
abroad by the Austrian monopoly. as no
satisfactory way Of packing the precious
mineral has vet been devised \ new
method is being tested. by which II IS
hoped all dangerous emanations will be
prevented. Men Of science are daily en-
gagged IN investigating the mysterious
properties OF the mineral at the new Ra-
dium Institute in Vienna. which had to
be built and arranged in a peculiar man
ner so as to prevent the delicate electri-
cal measuring apparatus from being dis
turbed by the radium-
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
PREDICTIONS FOR 1911.
Buddha's Relics to BE Found and
New Visions Drawn.

London, Jan. 22.-To the string OF predic-
tons for the near future already recorded
in these columns must be added one more,
this time from India. An article In the
Calcutta Mirror says that "mOmentous
events will take place upon the advent of
the new cycle TO be marked by the 2.500th
anniversary of Maha Pari Nirvana OF
the Lord Gautama Buddha in 1911" rs
1t not curious, the writer asks. that
the discovery of Lord Buddha's relics
should be followed almost Immediately
by the discovery of the north pole? But
even this event Will pale into insig-
nificance.
Earthquakes will continue in quick
succession, and VIII throw out from the
bowels of the earth numerous strange
relics of the past age Many historical
and scientific theories will be demon
strated thereby, and altogether a new
age of knowledge and vision will dawn
upon the world
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
DOG WILL DRAW PENSION.
Collie Collector for Orphans Fund
Hurt In Accident

London. Jan. 22.-The first official dog
TO draw a pension in England Is Brum.
the collie collector for the Widows and
Orphans Fund on the London and North
western Railroad. It is not age that has
laid Brum by. It is the sequel to an
accident in which ne was involved during
the performance of his duty
While Brum was collecting he would
travel all over the country, walking down
the corridor carriages and wagging his
tail joyfuIly whenever a coin was dropped
in his box The cost Of HE keep was
betrayed by the fund. He loved his work
and seemed to realize he was an impor-
tant factor on the London and North
western road
His place will be taken by Jack, a
companion collie. whom the men have
been training to FOLLOW Brum. He too il
an intelligent animal but he viii have
hard time suppanting old Brum in the
hearts Of the suburban passengers who
travelled twice a day with his prede-
cessor
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
AMERICANISM OR DEATH
Aged japanese Prefers Latter and
Commits Hara-kiri.
Leaves Letter Declaring that West
ern Vices Are DemOrRliEinE
His COuntrymen.

Tokyo, Jan. 21.-Suicide as protest
AGAINST thu Westernzation Of Japan was
the characteristiCally japanese end Of
Hanji Shimadzu, an aged Samurai of
Oita. Before committing hara-kiri IN
the traditional style, the old Samurai
wrote letter complaining, that Western
vices were demoralizing mis- countryraen.
He had recently received bad news.
Three of his nephews had been arrested,
accused Of attempting TO "bunko' a pro-
vIncial fish merchant by the American
gold brick" swindle. Then a valued
friend of his lost his income and tried
to commit suicide by hanging to a tres
in Shiba Park.
He decided that he had lived long
enough and 20 commit hara-kiri with
his trusty sword according to the ancient
laws. He carried out the ceremony after
purifying himself with cold water fol
some days.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
NULLs POWER OF EXPLOSIVE.

Paris. Jan. 22.-An important invention
affecting warfare IS recorded to the credit
Of Prof. Turpin, the inventor Of melinite,
the explosive mainly used by the French
army and navy.
BY his method floating mines may be
automatically rendered harmless whey
they accidentally break away from their
mOOrings.
The invention is likely TO be of the
merchant vessels in the time of war The
idea is also applicable to tOrpedOes. which
could be rendered incapable of doing dam
age after two hours immersion In the
water
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
Five Thouxand PnssenRers.

There viii % greater deck and cabin
space. Each ship will be able to carry
5000 persons. and the crew of each will
number 800.
The ships will be floating hotels.
They are the first liners to afford their
patrons the Injuries Of a swimming bath
sufficiently deep to permit Of diving.
Cabins are TO be constructed with private
shower and slipper baths
A commOdious and well-appointed gym
nasium is TO give voyagers an opportu-
nifty for daily exercise, while spacious
playrooms. decorated with panels repre-
senting fairy tales and popular fables.
will be provided for the children.
Drawing smoking and q
library are to be at the disposal of the
voyagers. One Of the decks will be de-
voted to an extensive ballroom, and
should the fashion prevail, large skat-
ing rink will he provided.
In a sentence, passengers may skate,
dance, smoke, swim, and dive, and prac-
tice the arts OF physical culture at their
will.
There are, of course, to be many din
ing-rooms. The principal one which Is
to be deliberately decorated. will seat no
fewer than 600 This is to be the most
commodous apartment on the ship
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23

Berlin. Jan. PA new weekly paper
with an assured circulation of 10000 has
made its appearance at Essen, Germany
II Is called the Kruppsche Mitteilungen
and is distributed gratis among the en-
ployes Of the great steel firm. II is
printed on the company'sSown press and
is mainly designed to be substitute for
the notices. which used to be posted
periodically at various points I'm the
krupD workshops.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
SHIPS TO Be LARGEST
Vessels Under Construction
in Belfast to SurpasS All.
FOR TRANSATLANTIC SERVICE
Olympic and Titanic VIII Have Ten
mage Twice as Great as the MRuFe-
tanIa and Lusftania, and Former
VIII BE Ready for Launching in
August-Other Year Later.

London Jan 22-Whne the navy de-
partments of various governments are
trying to outdo each other in the building
of mammoth battle ships, the trans-At-
lantiC companies are not idl6
Great strides are being made at Har-
land & VOLTS shipyards. in Belfast In
the construction Of the two White star
leviathans. Olympic and Titanic. which
are TO surpass in tonnage and size, the
Mauretania and her sister ship the Lusi-
tania.
The Olympic will be ready for launch
ing in August, and the Titanic al the end
Of next year. The following are the
dimensions of each vessel compared with
other gigantic liners:
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
VIOLIN PLAYING rs BLAMED.
Physician Declares IL Leads to Cur
vature of the Spine.

Physician Declares IL Leads TO Cur
vature of the Spine.
London. Jan. 22.-Violin playing, accord
ing 70 q lecture by DR.. Alfred II. Tubby
of the Westminster Hospital is largely
responsible for curvature Of the spine
A large number of girls about the age
Of fourteen develop curvature OF the spine
Of varying extent" SAYS the doctor. Some
OF these curvatures are due to bad posi-
tons IN sitting and standing. others TO
the fact that the muscular system is not
sufficient TO keep the spine upright during
the fRtigUes incidental 10 school life but
1 am convinced from what 1 have seen
that of all the pernicious positions in
many girls that assumed in playing the
violin is the worst
The doctor also blsmes hockey playing
by girls and the position generally adopt
ed in learning TO write.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
COMING WITH "YS0BEL. "
MaScaEni's New Play to Be Produced
in America.

Rome, Jan. pa new opera by Mas
cagni Is to be produced next December in
America. Mascagni, who has just signed
a contract with Liebler & Co. will him
self go to the United States to superin-
tend rehearsals and conduct performances.
The title Of the new opera is ''YsobeI. -
the story being founded on Tennyson's
poem "Godiva,'' adapted by Librettist
Luigi Ilnca.
It is said the contract Mascagni has
signed involves the largest fee ever paid
as royalty for musical work and the
largest salary ever paid to a composer
to act as musical director.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23

Berlin. Jan. 22.-How and why the world
gets its geniuses is the subject OF treat
Use, entitled Great Men," which Prof
Wilhelm OSWALD. winner of this years
Nobel prize for chemistry, has just pub
lished. It deals mainly with the underly-
ing biological and psychological prin-
ciples of research.
DR.. OSWALD dissects the lives and fam
science of modern times and tries 10 lay
down the general laws under which they
attained greatness and by which they
carried on their work The first question
he deals with IS: What are the parental,
racial, social, and other influences under
which great men Of science are born?
While affirming emphatically that
genluses are born. Dr. OSWALD denies
that genius or great talent Is hereditary,
and argues that neither the parents nor
the brothers and sisters. nor the children
OF famous scientists possessed genius
The birth Of q genius is an accident Of
nature
Nearly all great men Of science. says
Prof Cstweid spring from the middle
classes. the three notable exceptions.
Cavendish. Boyle. and Lord Rayleigh
being Englishmen. They very rarely
spring from the working classes, and
from this Dr. OSWALD concludes that Il
is necessary for great man % research
10 sta Z from certain cultured level:
otherwise ne would have 10 waste too
much energy in the attainment of pre-
liminary knowledge.
The parents Of great scientists are
therefore often men who, without being
geniuses, have taken an interest in sci
ence while not pursuing it as a career
AS regards race, Dr. OSWALD holds that
scientific genius can arise only in a
highly civilized race, but he does not
think that the age Of the civilization
makes any difference, and points out
that science has been lately showing
more vigOr in Scandinavia than in
France and Italy, with their much older
culture.
show Bent at Early Age.
The argument that great men OF re-
search are born. not made. IS supported
by the fact that most great scientists
showed their particular bent at an early
age and that many made their most i'm
portant discoveries while quite young.
Newton. Linnaeus. Helmholtz are re-
markabie instances. Accompanying this
phenomenon is often the premature de-
cline of scientific genius so that many
men Of research who made great dis
coveries before the age Of thirty did
little or nothing sfterward
Prof. OSWALD divides all men Of SCI
ence into classic.sts and romanticists
The classicist works with the greatest
pains at the completion OF and proof OF
each discovery before making use OF
IT, whereas the romanticist, impelled by
too great rush Of ideas. Is inclined 70
publish mis- ideas too soon. The best
teachers Of science always belonged 10
the romantic school
DR.. OSWALD concludes by considering
the relation Of women to science His
attitude Is unfavoTable He holds that
during the past twenty or thirty years
enough women have studied science
at universities and high schools 20 make
Il fair test whether they are capable
Of first-ciass achievements in the do
main OF pure science, and he holds that
the answer is negative
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
CLASSIFIED hr Eve and Ear.

Rome, Jan. 22-Prof. Ugo Pizzoli, an
italian pedagogue, has discovered that
school children may be divided into two
psychological classes. which he calls the
optical and the auricular. The first class
embraces those who gain their strongest
impressions by sight and the other by the
ear.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
BIRTH OF GENIUS
CALLED ACCIDENT
Nobel Prize Winner DiSSects
Lives Of Great Men.
TALENT IS NOT HEREDITARY

Prof. OSWALD Argues that Neither
the Parents Nor Brothers Nor Chill
dren of Famous Scientists Possess
Extraordinary Genius-ShOw Bent
at an Early Age In Most Cases.
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23

But it is in the appointments Of the new
vessels that the greatest interest Centers.
They are not TO be built for speed, but
for the comfort and convenience Of pas
The Washington herald., 1910-01-23
LONDON PAGEANT
TO AWE WORLD
Gigantic Plans Under Way
for Historical Event.
AT FESTIVAL OF THE EMPIRE

Crystal Palace Scenes to over
shadow Any of Previous Years, and
DeIineated in GIittering and Fas-
cinating Productions.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
MR.. EPSTEIN'S
LAST LECTURE

List was the composer discussed
by Herman Epstein at his tenth and
last re-recital held at the Misses
Hebb's School yesterday afternoon. He
described Liszt's music as brilliant,
sparkling, stirring, and unique. but in
ferior 10 Chopin and Schumann in
poetic feeling, delicacy and subtlety.
LISTS success as a msician began at
the age Of twelve, and good fortune
followed him all his life.
His compositions demanded more
space on the piano than the instrument
at that time possessed, and IL is largely
duo to him that keys were added and
the present development Of the piano
forte reached.
In illustration Of the lecture, Mr..
Epstein played I'm the Eighth Rhapsody
a transcription of a song by an un-
known composer. and the symphonic
poem. "The Dance of the Gnomes." AT.
ter this he played a Chopin impromptt
to bring out the differences between
the composers.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
Much MONEY
FOR STREAMS
Mai. Raymond Gets Copy Of
HarbOr Bill Showing Della
ware Appropriations
FOR DEEPER CHRISTIANA
If IT IS NEEDED

Major r. r. Raymond. United States
engineer here has received copy Of the
river and harbor bill which is now In Con-
gross. He said to-day that IL tho bill pass
os In it's present form, Delaware viii be
well taken care Of. insofar as the streams
below wilmington are concerned
Tho bill provides for $4,000 each for the
improvements In tho 81. Jones and smyr-
ma rivers, principally to provide for cut
offs in these streams. Appoqlinlmink.
Murderkil and AIispilion rivers arc pro-
vded for 10 the amount OF s6000O and ST.
O0O is set apart for BroadSin river
The measure further provides an appro-
priation Of 100000 for Wilmington Har-
bor and 10 restore tho is-foot channel In
the Christiana rivor. Tho original project
was Tor 2i-foot channel and after the
eighteen-foot channel was dredged effort
was Immediately made TO have the depth
Increased 10 q feet. Since that time tho
stream has shoaled so that there Is now
hardly a hfteen-foot channel, and IN some
places the depth is not that great.
Last year ti7SOOO was needed to restore
the channel. but only $4,000 was provided
ana an additional $4,000 was needed for
this years work. Should Wilmington re-
ceive the 100000 provided for ia the bill
now before Congress, IL will have received
but $4,000 IN two years where II should
have had s2ls,0oo to complete the work.
There was also talk at ono time Of per-
manently stationing a dredge here to
maintain tho channel but nothing m9e
has been heard Of g.
Major Raymond said that ass oon as b
learns Just what money Wilmington wi
receive. no will have an examinatfio O
the Chrlstiana made and wi 'e7pen
whatever money is avaflablz6. whereve
Il IS most needed.
Major Raymond said he saw no rcasoi
why Wilmington should not have p
foot channel IL It ne}ded it.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
DRAW JURY FOR
The MARCH COURT

Jury Commissioners Scott and Cooch
have drawn the following jury for the
March term Of Court Of General Ses-
sions, and Superior Court, which opens
on March 8.
First district-Paul J. Price. John r..
Sullivan, Henry Saville, George f. Will
kins.
second-William Buchanan. william
II. Jones. William T. Morris, Eugene
A. Smith.
Third-Lewis w. Brosius, Joseph
Bancroft, William A. Hukill, Thomas
B. Young.
Fourth-Jacob T. Clymer. Philip Rey-
bold. Frank p. Rose. Harry A. Witsil
Fifth-G George II. Crawford. Richard
Pietsch. Howard r. Vernon, Charles
w. Zebley.
Sixth-Harvey T. Clark. John r.
Lyman. John A. Morris.
Seventh-Aaron *. Taylor.
Eighth-John T. Mullins, Alvin Sat
terthwaite.
Ninth-Charles Cannon. Peter NJ
Sherwood.
Tenth-Lewis z. Eliason. Moses b.
Fleming.
Eleventh-Clarence A. Batten, Henry
r. Russell
Twelfth-Harry c. Gardner, Peter J.
Mulligan.
Thirteenth-Enoch c. Alec, William G.
Thomas.
ourteenth-William NJ Watts
James McCarter.
Fifteenth--William L. Reynolds
Harry s. Woodkeeper.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
ALFRED |. DUPONT
TELLS OF POWDER

Alfred l. dupont, vice-president Of
5the z. l. DUPONT de Nemours Powder
Company, took the stand yesterday
when Commissioner Mahaffy resumed
taking testimony in the Federal Gov
ernment suit against the DUPONT
Powder Company.
He was called to explain how the
companies developed and controlled by
his family have in three generations
grown to such power that the Govern
ment seeks to have them separated as
a combination in restraint of trade
The DUPONT de Nemours is allied with
the dupont International Powder Com
many, The International Smokeless
Powder Company and the Delaware
Securities Company.
Mr. duPont's testimony was largely
q review of inventions made by mem
bers OF the family. He was succeeded
on the stand by II. NJ. Barksdale, an
other vice president Of the company.
Mr.. Barksdale denied that the du-
Points control the worlds supply of
alvcerin. Various nitrates invented by
ths company had reduced greatly the
percentage Of glycerin used. Neverthe-
less. the price of glycerin had advanced
In 1s years from 10 to 10 cents pound.
In 1909. Mr.. Barksdale testified the
dupont companies made 15S'0O0'OO0
pounds Of high explosives and eN-
pected a normal increase for 1910 Of If
or 20 per cent. OF this total, 5,000,0O0
pounds was used annually by the
Panama Canal.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
CLEE CLUB 70
Be ORGANIZED

Several woll-known singers Of this
city who are interested in the forma-
tlon OF a male chorus 20 sing az tho
Wananaaker musical festival in Pl1ii-
adalphia have called meetings for sat
urday night and Sunday afternoon for
organization The following circular
Is being sent out to some Of the sing
ers OF Wilmington
"You are cordially invited 20 Join
with the undersigned in the organiza-
tion OF a male chorus TO represcnt
Wilmington in the wanamaker Com
petition Choral Festival to be held in
Egyptian Hail. Philadelphia, during
Easter week II Is hoped that ar .
rangements can be made and so eX-
pected, so that we can sing on tire
same day as other organizations from
the city in which you may be inter-
ested. so that il will require but a
part OF one day Of your time.
"Mr n. ID. Cloward OF this city, has
consented TO drill and direct the chorus
in the contest. and IL is our desire and
intention TO work to win for glory OF
our city and state.
''Wm you please be present at the
first two meetings OF the organization
at Clymer's Studio. 612 Shipley street
on Saturday night February 10. p.
m. and Sunday afternoon, February 20.
2.30 p. m. and If unable to be present
at the first meeting kindly favor the
temporary secretary. Thomas B. Kil-
vington. sos jefferson street, with a
reply before that time so that we.
may know Of your intentions.
Among the signers OF the above are;
William J. Fisher. f, E Herring. Ber-
nard Kleitz. James H. Curran. Thomas
b. Kilvington, Fred c. Mccall. Robert
p Edwards. w. r. Walters. w Harry
Blythe Howard NJ. Mcdaniel John
w. Norris. Harry W. Frazer. Eugene
start. c. H. start, Herman Gossen and
]. Frank Ayers.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
GEN. DUPONT TO
GIVE PREMIUMS
Offers Cash For Many De-
partmentS Of the Next
County Fair

Farmers in Delaware will be pleased to
learn Of the splendid special premium Of
fered by General T. Coleman DUPONT in
the vegetable and the grain and forage
departments of the New Castle County
Fair to be held at tho Gentlemen's Driv-
ing Park, August 30, 81 and Sept. 1 and
next. Mr.. duPonts special is offered in
the following manner
Twenty-Five dollars for the best two
bushels Of corn grown in each county OF
the State, and s25 for the best two bushels
Of white potatoes grown in each county
of the State. the entries winning these
prizes to become the property Of the As
sociation.
Mr.. dupont has given 500 also, this to
be distributed at the discretion of the eN-
ecutive committee and the classes to be
announced in the early premium list to be
issued on or about March 18TH
At no time in the history Of the New
Castle County Fair has the interest at this
season of year been so marked. Other
special premiums have been promised and
announcements will be made from time "a
time.
Evening journal., 1910-02-17
BREAKS ARM In
FALL FROM HORSE
Miss Annette A. Porter Suf-
ferS Painful Accident While
in South

Her horse frightening and throwing
her from the saddle. Miss Annette
Armstrong Porter daughter of Mrs.
Willard Hall Porter. Of No. sol Della
ware avenue. this city. suffered a frac-
ture of her right arm several days
ago.
Miss Porter. with her mother has
been spending the winter months at
Summerville, S. c., and it was while
riding about five miles from that city,
with a company Of girl friends. that
the accident happened. Her horse
escaped ana although suffering great
pain from her injured arm. Miss Porter
walked back 20 Summerville with the
assistance Of her girl friends. One of
the best surgeons in the South gave
her medical attention and Miss Porter
is now resting comfortably.