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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Descendant of Naundorff.

The milliner prince is, or. at least,
claims to be, descendant of the famous
Naundorff, alias Louis XVII, who is sup
posed not to have died in the Temple
prison, as recorded in history, but who
was smuggled away by some devoted
royalists, and boy, closely resembling
him, put in his place. Naundorf, as Will
be remembered, made good fight TO
assert his claim to the throne of France,
but neither Louis XVII nor Charles
seemed disposed to abdicate in his favor.
Did they consider Naundorff an impostor,
Or were they convinced that he was their
nephew, is a mystery that will never be
solved The Naundorffists-as their adj
herents are called-assert, and not with
out reason, that it is very strange that
Naundorff was never prosecuted as an
tmpostor, although he constantly begged
the authority to give him this opportunity
to establish his claim and reply to his
detractOrs. Hundreds of people Of the
highest standing-statesmen. historians,
etc-have believed, and continue to be-
lieve, that Naundorff was really the son
of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
In regard to Nine. Posters lawsuit, the
prince states that he only presented one
of the promissory notes; that he kept
3 800 francs to cover his own expenses,
and gave the other 100 francs to Nine.
Postel, together with the three remaining
promissory notes. He is a native of
Holland, and is forty-five years of age.
He is at the head Of a fine establishment
near the Rue de RiVOli, for which a
rental of 81 500 is paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
THIEVES AT THEATERS
PREY UPON THE ACTORS
Pickpockets Reap Harvest of Loot at
the Dress Rehearsals
in Paris.
Special Cablegram 10 The Star.

Special Cablegram 10 The Star.
PARIS, April 6.-People hereafter may
be told to beware of theater dress re-
hearsals. Leave your valuables at
home" is the notice theatrical manager
may have TO put up atavant-premiercs
Pickpockets seem to have obtained the
right to be present on such occasions, and
they are making full use OF their oppor-
tunities. Sometimes they fitch nothing
but police pass from an unfortunate
critic, but at others they secure cash
from the pockets of distracted actors
and walk away with the jewels Of beauti-
full actresses.
Detectives Are Helpless.
For weeks past there has been some
thing like scare at rehearsals. The
police were informed at various times of
objects dart and valuables that were
missing. In spite of the closest watch
kept by detectives. the pickpockets still
continue their exploits. Their latest
achievement was to appropriate the hand
bag and Jewels of Nine. Marthe Regnier.
which she had left in her private room
at the Renaissance during a rehearsal.
AS soon as it was discovered all the doors
or the theater were closed, but the thief
could not be found. Happily, however,
the handbag, with the purse and the
jewels, but minus several pounds in cash.
was discovered later I'm the evening i'm "A
cupboard. The thief had been unable TO
leave the theater with the booty. This is
the only explanation that the police can
offer. but it will not tend to allay the
scare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
PRINCE AS M|LL|NER
American Women Have Been
Wearing Hats He Made.
USED AN ASSUMED NAME
Revelation Came About Through
Trouble Over Money Matters.
WOMAN SUFFRAGE IN AUSTRIA
Conference at Vienna Well Attended.
Electoral Rights to Be
Demanded.

Special Cablegram to The Star.
PARIS, April 6.-American women who
for years have been in the habit of buy
ing their Paris hats in the Magazin de
Chaigneau are greatly excited at the dis
covery that, without knowing it, they
have been wearing the creations of a
royal prince.
Curiously enough, the prince himself,
who owns the magaZin de modes, has
evidently never realized what an enor-
nous asset he possesses in his princey
birth, for, although in certain circles he
has long been known as Prince de Bour-
bon, his customers have known him only
as plain Monsieur Chaigneau a most
charming and polite man, but neverthe-
less without any of the hall marks of a
prince.
The revelation of his high birth came
about in d rather curious manner, when
Nine. Postel, an old lady Of eighty-two,
the widow of a lawyer. brought an ac-
ton against NJ Chaigneau, whom, in
his quality of prince, she asked to use
his influence to recover part OF a large
phanage at Metz, when she considered
herself much weather. than she subse-
quently discovered was the case. The
prince went to the sister superior. whom
he induced to return $1,000 francs, and
she gave him four promissoTy notes for
1900 francs each. Nine. PoStel now
complains that she is considerably out
of pocket, she has seen little or moth
ing of the money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Easily Answered.

From LONDON Upinion
A young woman journalist was inter-
viewing the editor about Young Women
in Literature
Now, sir" began the businesslike young
person. II should first like to know what
is the chief requisite for a young woman
entering the literary field
The editor smiled
Postage stamps he replied.-London
Opinion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06

she is the finest specimen of the topo-
graphical girl I ever saw"
Typographical girl? What kind is
that?''
''She has a level head and an undulat-
ing figure. '-LippincottS Magazine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Sounded Interesting.

Frrn the Kansas City Journal.
How about the sermon?"
the minister preached on the Sinful
ness Of cheating at bridge"
You don't say: Did he mention any
QapleS2''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Belated Income.

From the Birmingham tAla) Age Herald.
Five manuscripts by Lafcadio Hearn
brought nearly $1,000 He got only about
$500 fer the stories at the start when he
was alive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06

weight but has kept throughout the ex-
ternal appearance of a man in normal
and healthy sleep.
He is now being carefully watched. but
there is every reason to believe that he
will ultimately recOver-perhaps only to
pass in the hands of the hangman.
Tactics of Card Sharpers.
One of the results of the recent card
sharping trials in this city is the dis
cOvery that the band Of sharpers concern
ed carried on their operations in a high
ly organized way. and among other ar
engagements kept sort of clearing
house for the reception and distribution
of their plumber. The discovery as to
the latter feature was made through the
seizure of a correspondence in the hands
of member of the band. From this 1t
appeared that the sharper who won was
under no obligation to remit his winnings
to a certain address, where it was divid-
ed according with the rules previously
agreed on. In support of this view Is
also the fact that the promissory notes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Remarkable Case of Lethargy.

A remarkable case of lethargy is re-
ported from one of. the towns in south
Russia a certain Moisseyinko was put
on his trial in March of last year, on
the charge of having committed an armed
robbery, but in the midst of the proceed
ings he dropped to the floor In what was
supposed at the time to be fainting fit.
but which afterward proved lethargic
sleep.
In this condition the prisoner has lain
over a year, until few days ago. He
mas evidently been all the time in COM
plete possession of his wits, but was I'M
able to move limb, open his eyes or
take food. When his eyelids were raised
the pupils could not be seen. and he was
all the time fed by artificial means.
During his sleep he has lost some
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Was Commercial Traveller.

The prince says that he made the old
lady,s acquaintance twelve years ago. He
was commercial traveller and, profess
ing friendship in the Naundorff cause.
she lent him money which enabled him
to set up in business in the Rue Caumar-
tin He prospered SO well that two years
later he moved to a more frequented
street, finally settling. also with her help,
in the Rue des Pyramides. year ago
she told him of her trouble with the or
phanage. which she had long assisted,
and of a large sum which she had recent
~ given, and he consented 10 undertakes
; the journey to Metz, with this unfortu-
nate result NJ Chaigneau adds that he
is astonished that such complaint
should now be lodged against him. as he
has all along dealt quite honestly with
Mime. Postel.
There are further revelations concern
ing the woman En1queta Mart. who is
accused of having stolen children at Bar
tcelona and of having put them to death
in order to make potions with their blood
for the curing of diseases
She is now accused Of having stolen
eight children, only two Of whom were
found alive in her house. The examining
magistrate who Is inquiring into the case
ordered architects to examine the house
in Poniente street. They found bones and
human hair- concealed in the wall. In a
house previously occupied by the woman
a partition was demolished. cupboard
was revealed, and in 1t were large num-
Der of human bones. little girl named
Nagelita has told startling story TO the
magistrate.
Offer to Cure Barber.
In the house in Poniente street a note
book was discovered. In it were specified
the maladies which could be cured by the
potion. The womans husband had. it is
alleged. offered to cure barber. who
suffered from consumption, for $2OO-an
offer that was refused.
The woman is in a state of detection
1t is said that she has attempted to take
her life in prison. Among lists of names
found at her house We're those of several
well known people. who were requested
to attend the office of the examining
magistrate. They declared they did not
know the woman So far twelve arrests
have been made in connection with the
affair.
The woman suffrage movement, which
has hitherto found few adherentS in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06

A Letter From the Superintendent of Chicago
Industrial Home for Children.
Dear Srs: Just OF late have had occasion
TO use Tonsiline in my family for my wife.
my daughter and myself. We have had So
colds and very sore Threats. We found
by using your remedy Tonsilinc. almost in
stant relief and. lay taking few doses.
permanent cure. We all highly pleased
with the remedy. ]. ID. KELSEY.
As Lexington ST.. Chicago. Ill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06

Austria. has suddenly sprung into life
in an astonishing manner. The first Aus
trian female suffrage conference sas
held a few days ago in Vienna and was
by numerous representatives
from the provinces. as we'll as by a large
local gathering. All the Vienna leaders
of the woman's agitation, mostly women
belonging to we'll known patric'an fam
lies were present 1t was resolved to
demand equal and direct electoral rights
for women for all representative bodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
To Celebrate Centenary.

Next year the Wesleyan Methodist Mis-
siOnary Society celebrates its centenary,
and II is characteristic of the WESLEYAN
Methodist Church that the Thanksgiving
is to take the practical form of raising
H,3O00O0 in order to develop the work in
the foreign field and of advancing the
society's regular income by at least So
00O per angum.
The s1.3OO.ooO will be allocated as fol-
lows: Two hundred and seventy thousand
dollars for the erection OF chapels and
preaching halls. $40. OoO TO provide houses
for missionaries and native workers. SISJ
90 for general educational work $4,000
10 complete the equipment of traininC
institutions and TO establish others: SlsJ.-
90 for medical missions. and S165 OC0 for
n special fund to be used by the COM
ntttee in various necessary Developments
during the next few years.
Though the Wesleyan Methodist Mis-
sionary Society was not established until
1873. the foreign work of the church goes
back TO 116O, in which year the English
planter. Nathaniel Gilbert. began 10
preach to the negro slaves of Antigua.
But the father OF Wesleyan foreign mis-
sions was Dr. Coke. who held a patri-
archal 10 Methodism abroad not dissimi-
lar to that OF John Wesley toward the
societies al home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
KIND TO THE PRESS
Kaiser Shows FriendlinesS to
Correspondents.
CHANGES POINT OF VIEW
Establishing Sports in German
Universities.
CARS LIFE AT LIVADIA
Remarkable Case of Lethargy in
Russia-Tactics of the Card
Sharpers of Berlin.

Special Cablesram TO The Star.
BERLIN, April 6.-The social position
of the foreign newspaper correspondent
in the city of Berlin is slowly improving,
and while a comparatively few years ago
he as we'll as his native colleague, the
German journalist, was rather a social
outcast he is now received with open
arms almost everywhere, though he is
still far from being considered "hoffseh-
ig''-that is to say, entitled to be admit
ted to court functions. At the same time,
il is the kaiser himself who has given
the signal to relieve the newspaper cor
respondent of the social stigma by treat
ing the journalists with increasing friend
liness and if he goes on We may still
live 10 see Emperor William, who not
long ago called the gentlemen of the
press "verdammtes sesindel'' damned
rabble), invite them TO friendly chat
over beer stems and long pipes. Inc
fact ia the kaiser as we'll as the upper
classes has begun to realize the enor-
nous power of the press for good or evli.
and the result is that statesmen find II
a better plan to initiate responsible jour-
nalists into their plans, trusting them 10
keep secret what must be kept secret
when asked to do SO, than allow them TO
let their maginations run Wild with
nothing but unreliable rumors to WORK
Never has the change been more evil
dent than at the recent reception OF the
Association of Foreign Newspaper CORE
spondents at the Hotel Esplanade. which
was a social event of the first magnitude.
From the very day when the invitations
were sent out the social committee was
besieged by prominent people clamorlns
for invitations. and on the day nsel1
every high German state official, from
the imperial chancellor down. as well as
practically the whole corps diplomatique,
accompanied by its ladies, was present
and the affair has since then generally
been Iikened in the whole press to a roy
al court. though with an absolute alb
sence of stiffness of Formally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
To Contest in Olympic Games.

1t has been decided by the army council
to send as the official representative of
the British army in the United Kingdom
team of four cavalry officers who will
be selected by the inspector of cavalry
and will be under the charge of a senior
officer. 10 compete in the military riding
competitions of the Olympic games of
Stockholm The winning team in this
competition will be awarded the challenge
cup presented by the German emperor
! his Is the first occasion on which the
British army has been oIuciany repre-
sented at the Olympic games.
That the students of Wales do not an
preciate criticism in the press the sport
ing reporter of an Aberystwyth paper
has just found out 10 his sorrow
Because III his report of a foot ball
matcn he made some drastic remarks
about the foot ball methods of the stu
dents at Aberystwyth College the angry
students invaded the Offices of the local
paper. seized the trembling sporting ed
1tor and marched him to the castle ruins
an appropriate enough spot. There lie
was bound and the contents of a can
of sirup was poured over his head Then
bags OF confetti were flung at him from
all sides. until he looked like human
Kaleidoscope. Then he was borne on a
truck, trussed like a fowl, through the
streets of the town.
The streets were full of country peo-
pie, who looked on in amazement as the
crowd OF 1eerfng students carted their
victim along the marine promenade
At length, amid the bowls of the stu
dent mob, he was allowed TO go to his
lodgings TO rid himself of the sticky mess
and discard his ruined clothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Cars Simple Life at Livadia.

Like the German emperor and empress.
the car and cZarina are al present away
from their wintry capital enjoying the
delightful spring of southern Europe.
A little more than a week ago they
left St Petersburg and went to their
charming cottage palace at Livadia,
far less imposing building than the coun-
try places of most American mlllionaires.
At Livadia. where the imperial family
live an ideal family life, entirely differ
ent from that of a great court, the
cZarina finds a much needed rest Tor
body and mind.
There she is immune from the constant
fear of painful surprises which any day
may bring in the northern capital, where
her imperial consort has to go about
from time to time Likewise, to her
physical health and the complete cure OF
her alment the balmy sea air OF the
southern coast of the Crimea is highly
conducive.
The emperor will, of course, visit other
parts of Russia from time TO time. as
ne will be present in Moscow at the un-
yelling of a statue 10 his grandfather.
Alexander III. This year being the hun
dreth anniversary of the retreat OF Ma
poleons army from Russia. celebrations
of the historic event are being held
all over the empire. The principal fes-
tivities however, will be organized In
Borodino where the sanguinary battle
on the Moskva took place, September q.
1872. between the Russian Gen kutuz-
off and Napoleon. September next his
majesty will appear there In person to
take part in the rejoicings of his peo-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Church at Public Auction.

The ancient parish church of st. Bar
tholomew at Marlborough, in Surrey, with
the churchyard surrounding it. and the
advowson of the living. are to be offered
for public auction at Guildford in June.
From 16t2 to 1862 no service was held
in the church, and ii was suffered to fall
into disrepair and decay, being largely
used an clubhouse for farming pur
poses. II was also used as d carpenters
shop and lumber shed.
The church is said to have been built
in the reign of William the Conqueror.
and soon after the founding of Waverley
Abbey six monks were detached to live
at Marlborough and to serve the chapel
there Why the ancient church was al
lowed to fall inlo decay appears to be I'M
known.
a new quick-firing gua has been invent
ed by Vickers, Limited, for use on aero
planes and dirigibles. 1t has been made
at the Firth works of the company, and
has been successfully tested al the Esk-
meals range, near Ravenglass, Cumber-
land.
The gun is naturally of light construc-
ton. but il is capable of doing very eff
fective work without damaging the aero
plane or airship which it is mounted.
In appearance it is like telescope; its
weight is less than 100 pounds. but it has
the necessary strength to withstand the
effect of firing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
Sports in German Universities.

There was begun at Berlin University
the other day a national movement des-
tined TO work great changes in the ira
ditional routine of undergraduate life at
German universities Representatives OF
fourteen universities. ten technical COL
leges and score of minor institutions
met to discuss ways and means for in
Producing sports and athletics INTO Ger
man universities on American lines. The
project has long been mooted, but never
before seriously taken UP. This time
il gives promise of something like prac-
tical realization The delegates at the
Berlin meeting pledged themselves to
make a vigorous propaganda among their
fellow-students, in the hope that it may
be possible in 1913 to hold al Leipzig
great interuniversity meeting, to De
known as the German University Olym-
pia" and repeated annually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-06
MAKES ROYAL GIFTS
London Museum Gets Articles
Formerly King Edwards.
OLD CHURCH TO BE SOLD
st. Bartholomew at Marlborough
to Go at Public Auction.
NEW GUN FOR AEROPLANES
One Invented Which Does Not
Weigh More Than Hun
dred Pounds.
Special Cahlegram to The star.

Special Cablegram to The star.
LONDON. April 1.-THE new London
Museum. opened only a few days ago,
has just been enriched by the receipt
from Queen Alexandra of many articles
which belonged to King Edward. The
most interesting of these is watch chain
which the late king used to wear, made
of Queen Alexandra own hair. To the
chain, which is studded with diamonds
is attached the following inscriptions:
Watch chain of III. H. Queen Alexan-
dra's own hair. and given by her to King
Edward VII, in 1864.
In the same case is a medallion and
ribbon each of the three different classes
OF the Victoria and Albert Order. This
order. like the Garter, is returned to the
sovereign at the death of the holder, and
those in question were returned to King
Edward. They were bestowed upon Lady
Codrington, the Queen of Hanover and
the Congress Spencer. Nearby are King
Edwards favorite cigar and cigarette
cases and his cigar box.
The collection is completed with several
pairs of gloves worn by the king on
special occasions, and also a favorite
WOODEN muller.
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CURES ALL THE WAY DOWN.
The Tonsiline Co:
Gentlemen: I would say have used Ton
slime with the greatest satisfaction in the
family. both with the children and myself.
for Sore Throat. and | believe that IL the
neck twice long the one In the pic
ture and sore all the way down Tonsiline
would cure il. Yours truly.
Scranton, Pa. G.. :. PELLET.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-04-06
EDGAR FERGUSON
TO QUIT COUNCIL
Member From Lee Ward Will
Not Stand for Election
in Primary.

Councilman Edgar II. FERGUSON an
M nnced l.isi night his determination
not 10 uifor for ~ election TO the Coum-
eli on account vi tHo condition OF ms
l,eulIh
Mr.. lrergusfon WAS elected To the
Council rom jefferson, Wal.d twelve
years ago, serving three terms. Six
months after nus removal to Tue west
G'. prt ~ 'Ge CITY h" was reelected
90 the Couueii IRON Leo ard. which
he has asurc rcpvcstuttd
~. has iad a ysuict, OF cvinA,ittcc
as: snmtnts. his uci, active work IA
recent yeHra luvins ven ON the Com
nl,i'r "r streets wh,r, he TOOK active
ruri -! thr Wits OF opening ana rA.
l"nuiuS Monument Avenue. lie mas re-
eeAtlf been chairman at thcCnmmItt.c
ou improvements IN lhc AnucMcd Ter
l.toi& and was for a liinc rhatrmaii OF
lHv tnWlEitty" on Local Assessments.
tuuHci!mai T.. y Gill. oi Wasnin;;-
ion WAld ."s also announced lis in
i.ntiun of r,t.rnie ui the cu4 of ms
present torn Mi Gill vas fot mans.
NterE ,tru"mHcI Of TIC Couucu ul III.
city 81 Mnigh.s' ~ uud roil"wiuA con
"oit0'dirm WAS i"iued as member of
TIC lpW' .aucn irpm tn" i.l"Iv
ct"Jtcd Wu.a ~ ; Nc prcncu, chnii
man 81 tae Committee on Locu AS
sessn,nts. and has L"on nciivc in Ms
NorN in 'hc Committee ON Water. and
ir the Committee on Cemeteries.