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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
How the Austrian Flag FLYNN,
Over a Belgium Chateau
Kept the Kaiser's Soldiers
from Disturbing Carlotta in
Her Living Death Which
Has Continued for
Fifty Years
ssNH AID EMPRESS cARLoTrA,
lvl widow OF Inflated Maxi

Gem n AID EMPRESS" CARLoTTA,
lN widow OF Inflated Maxi
milan. Emperor OF Mexico,
ID the unconscious heroine OF an ex-
tsordinary. Though bloodiess drama
OF the European war. The facts
here stated are vouched for by one
OF the ablest OF the newspaper cor
respondents whose duties keep them
near the battle front in Flanders.
Everybody is now familiar with
the manner In which the German
armies took possession OF all but a
small corner OF Belgium after they
had reduced the strong fortresses OF
Liege, imposing their own military
government upon each town and vii
lage as they captured II. Their i'm
placable reprisals upon Belgian
citizens who threw obstacles In the
way OF their progress through the
country and upon those found carry
Ing arms. and the occupancy by Ger
man officers OF country houses and
chateaux have become history.
It Is the custom or the Germans
as well as OF invading armies gener.
aily-to send a cavalry force ahead
TO take peaceful possession, n pos
sible. or 70 prepare for the advance
OF besieging army. II was such a
cavalry troop. in charge OF Captain
Won Schmitz, that figured in the cor
respondents narrative. The episode
A.. furnishes the only actual news re-
ceived in ten or twelve years con-
corning the woman who was once an
empress and who for half a century
has been an insane prisoner OF state.
When Captain Won Schmitz and
his detachment OF German cavalry
were approaching the village Of
Bouchout in Belgium they came upon
charming chateau set In the midst
OF stately grounds and gardens. In
the iron grill work at the top of
the great gate closing the main en-
trance to the grounds Captain Won
Schmitz, as he rode up. noticed an
ornament in gilt composed OF two
royal crowns. But what most as
tonished the captain was that the
colors flown above the chateau were
those OF the Austrian Empire-the
dag OF Germany's ally In the war.
Captain Won Schmitz had received
no Information about a royal chateau
in this neighborhood. II the place
belonged to some rich Belgian who
had thought to save IL from the Ger
mans by hoisting the Austrian flag.
so much the worse for him. Such a
piece Of impotence merited prompt
punishment
SO the captain gave the handle OF
the gate bell several violent Jerks,
and brought his troopers 10 a halt
Presently an upper servant. mag.
nihcent - red silk livery. appeared.
who is the occupant OF this
chateau" roared Won schmitz, who
has the impudence to fly the Austrian
fiagI"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

But that Is impossible" protested
the man In red livery. The Empress
has been an invalid for nifty years.
Her Majesty receives no one. except
her ladies In waiting and her Master
OF Ceremonies"
Bring me the Master OF Cere-
monies Immediately" reared the Ger
man officer. believing he was being
trihed with. In a few minutes that
functionary presented himself at the
gate. >schmitz beloved at him:
do you know that TO hoist the
Austrian flag over this Belgian
chateau is an offense to the German
army? You viii have to be punished
for this piece OF impudence."
Patiently the competent and polite
Master Of Ceremonies repeated the
answer that had been given by the
red-liveried servant-that Her I'm
perial Majesty Empress Of Mexico,
for fifty years an invalid. inhabitated
the chateau.
"Donnerwetterl" exploded the Ger
man OFFICER. Does that answer my
question about the Austrian fag?"
Then the Master OF Ceremonies
realized the almost incredible truth
that this German captain. though OF
necessity educated in the best Ger.
man military schools, was totally
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Europe, 70 one court after another
Vainly seeking support for her
crumbling throne: how Maximilian
was seized by strategy. Imprisoned
IN tne old convent OF San Juan VI
Ioa at Vera Cruz and condemned 70
death; how the able old Indian
yuarez, would listen TO. no plea
from Carlotta or any OF her royal 70.
iatiVes; how Macmillan died most
oourageously; how Carlotta. only
tNenty-six years old. went insane
and how. for half a century she had
dWet with her royal retlnue. her
nurses and attendants In this Belgian
chateau by arrangement between
emperor Franz Josef and King
Leopold
The whole story. familiar 10 everv
American high school boy. the
Master ~ Ceremonies told 10 the
gaping German captain. who without
doubt was hearing Il for the frst
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12
Empress csrlotta of Mexico at
<o-About the Time of Max
imilisn's Coronation.

Mexico was an Austrian-tho Arch.
guhe MACMILLAN. brother Of ny
imperial Master aud your Kaissr's
august ally, Emperor Franz Josef"
Ach. sou But u was 20 plain
that the stupid captain vas still
suspicious that the Master OF Cero.
monies thought Il wise then ana
mere 20 give him n much-needed
lesson In the history Of his own
'erman-speakinE people
He patiently went over the whole
story while the German captain
gasped from his saddle ne told OF
the studiOus and dreamy Macmillan.
brother q the Austrian Kaiser.
married 20 the lovely Cariotta.
dauEhter u King Leopold OF Belgium.
and thoir halfdozon years % happi.
ness a. he castle OF Miramar IN
Trieste.
Then came Emperor Napoleon M.
81 France. looking Tor r. royal prince
20 seat upon the throne OF biz pro.
tected empire IN MoKico. Macmillan
vas his ideal future Emperor 81
Mexico. and now vas the limo 20
make the grand co6p-When Juarez
A
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

was unable % unite the Mexican
factions. and when the Government
OF the United States OF America was
TOO busy with It's own Civil War TO
even threaten Napoleon III. with the
Monroe Doctrine.
France would furnish the In
vading army 20 keep the native
Mexicans In order while Macmillan
should seat himself firmly on the
throne OF a great Western Empire
that would be twin sister 20 that
ruled by Napoleon III
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

ignorant about one Of the most tragic
episodes "a the history % German
speaking royalty. but be- vas too
polite. and too polite. b. offend the
OFFICER OF en- invading army with
sarcasm.
"Ah.' be- said, 81 has escaDed your
memory that the late Emperor OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

~ Eaudy1hued servit0r answered
glth quiet ASSURANCE. This r. the
dwelling o. Her Imperial Majesty
she Empress u Nexicof"
Good said the officer with
sarcasm intended 20 be- witherfna
Lead on. vii pay ny respects
20 Her Majesty
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

miian-good and upright man, but
bookworm and a dreamer-failed
utterly 70 win the confidence OF the
Mexican people. how. the American
Civil War being over. the United
states Government told Napoleon
III. 70 withdraw his army from the
American Continent. and how Napo.
leon promptly obeyed. telling Naxi.
milan that he and his empire would
hencefOrth have TO shift for them.
selves
How Carlotta hurried back 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

Emperor I. Maximilian
Comforting His Father
Confessor as He Is About
to Be Led Out to His
Execution - FROM he
Painting by Jean Paul
Laurens.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-12

How Macmillan and
Carlotta followed the
French army 20 Mex.
leo; how they we're
crowned in the Ca
thedral at Mexico City
and established their
court in the ancient
castle OF Chepulte.
pee. h o W Maxi
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
POISONED BY THE GRIP

Tho grip is no respecter of persons. No ago or station of life is exempt from it. The grip is not fatal disease but it leaves it's victim in such a debilitated condition that one of our foremost medi- cal writers has been led to say. "1t is astonishing the number of people who have been crippled in health for years after m attack" It is a common thing to hear people date various ailments from m attack of influenza.
 The condition of those who have had tho grip is one that calls for . tonic for the blood. Dr. Williams Pink Pills arc especially adapted to meet this need as they purify and enrich the blood, tone up the nerves and give vigor, strength and health to the facilitated systeni.
 'The grip left mo without any vitality whatever" says one who has found re- lief, land I lost all appetite and ambition. I was reduced in weight and was fre- quently confined to bed for two days or more. My friends thought was going into consumption. I owe my recovery to Dr. Williams Pink Pills and cheerfully recommend them'' The details of this case and chapter on the proper treat Inent of the grip and it's aftcr-efccts will be found in the booklet Building Up the Blood" " 'ch will be sent free on re- 4uest by the D-. Williams Medicine Co.,, Schenectady, N. I.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22

mule. Jim Tinney was then brought forward and everybody was invited to examine his head After being con- vinced that it was the real thing in curled hair, the ignorant field hands were directed to give strict attention to the demonstration.
 Jims head was soused with the liquid and his scalp massaged with Bills fingers. One hour was good while to wait. but as the wool began to extend at the end of forty-five min utes the patience of the onlookers was rot overtaxed When the living proof of the lecturers assertions was ex- hibited the excitement of the negroes knew no bounds. They were ready to sacrifice anything they had for bot tie of the precious stuff. But dollar bills were as scarce as hens teeth there, and as killip didn't want old clothes or kitchen utensils, he moved on. The experience in one plantation was practically the experience in all. Occasionally he picked up dollar or two, but it was rare. Nine times in ten he was driven away before he could demonstrate"
 Always hoping for better luck he
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22

and his boy Jim travelled through Alabama, North Carolina, South Car olina, Virginia and part of Maryland without success. At the expiration of Eine weeks the expenses exceeded the receipts by more than $1.000. Jim 1inney was dissatisfied and threatened exposure. Killip kept him in line by a weekly payment, for the veteran had snug bank account and could draw his check any day for $10,000.
 Made $5,OOO.
 Killip was not easily discouraged. He was resolved not to return to the sacred dancing turkeys, or the selling of soap or the pulling of teeth with thumb and forefinger, because he was convinced there was market for Uncle Abe's Hair Strengthened and there was. He found it by house-to- house canvass among negroes of the better class. It was much easier and safer to call upon a colored man in fairly comfortable circumstances and convince him that curly wool could be strengthened He ap Eealed to vanity only. New labels were printed with the promise of bounty left out. The recognized colored leader was first called upon, and he would be induced to bring in half dozen of his neighbQrs for the ocular demonstration. Sales of from five to twenty bottles were certain, and five hours must elapse before the fraud was discovered Bill had that much time to work from the starting point.
 Boston and Philadelphia were the most profitable fields. New England yielded the greatest revenue. The victims rarely if ever made complaint. They either accepted the deception as q joke or were ashamed to confess their gullibility.
 Killip estimated that he made up ward of $5,00O on Uncle Abes Hair Straightened'' in 1876. But it is doubt ful whether he left any estate. He was an inveterate gambler all his life, and all of his profits were swallowed ur at the roulette wheel or the faro bank.
 He was a fakir of illimitable re- sources. was "Old Bill' Killip.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22

bearing the following announcement in red and black lettering: Sacred Dancing Turkeys From Persia.
 Trained to Perform Weird and won-
 derful Dances
 Direct From the Private Palace in
 Teheran.
 First Time in America.
 Come One, Come All.
 Admission IS Cents. "N. B.-No Confederate Money Ac-
 cepted.'
 Killip was his own announcer, tic- ket seller and orchestra. Mounted on stool in front of the entrance to the tent he announced:
 You see before you, ladies and gentlemen, the owner of the famous educated turkeys from the l1arem of the king of Pefsia, who presented them to your humble servant as re- ward for rescuing the most beautiful of his 200 wives from an awful, terri ble death. This lady fell under the hoofs of an Arabian stallion, mad dened by the sting of blue bottle on the trump. Yours truly seized the bride of, the infuriated beast throw ing him to his launches, at the same time killing the fly. These birds were educated at tremendous ex- pense to dance the sacred dances of Persia, and you now have the great privilege of seeing them perform for the small sum of IS cents. Step inside, ladies and gentlemen, as the wild, weird, wonderful dance Is about to begin"
 As soon as he had coaxed 50 per- sons to pay the entrance fee Bill entered the tent and closed and but toned the flap behind him. The au- dience was ranged in front of the cage, which was in a railed-off in- closure and rested on trestles. The space beneath was concealed by a black curtain.
 Bill seated himself on a low chair and picked up fiddle and bow Fac ing his audience he began drawing the bow across the strings, keeping time With his right foot. The turkeys paid no attention at first, but in feW minutes as the music grew loud- CT and livelier, they began to jump. The fiddler played faster and pound- ed harder with his foot. Higher and higher leaped the turkeys At the ex- OL ten minutes they were Tapping their wings, knocking their heads against the roof of the cage or pushing their skinny, featherless necks through the spaces between the bars. All this time Killip was stamping with his right foot.
 After the grotesque performance (which always evoked roars of laugh ter) had been kept up for fifteen or twenty minutes the bow was drawn more slowly over the fiddle strings and the keeping of time was stopped. Simultaneously the antics of the un- gainly birds became less energetic and finally ceased altogether.
 It was all a trick" of course. In- stead of Keeping time" with the pounding of his right foot Old Bill was working one handle of a bellows whose nozzle famed fire in a char- coal stove that heated the bottom of the si1eet-iron floor Of the cage. As
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22

This is the newest picture of Mime. Henriette Caillaux, on trial in Paris for the killing of Gaston Calmette, editor of Figaro. Here are extracts from her story on the stand: M. Caillaux was premier, and in marry ing him I found complete happiness. I thought all would be happy, bat, alas, my life began to be poisoned by calumnies!" The attacks of the Figaro were implacable. They had nothing to do with politics. They were personal. I suffered, and I lost my head But one lamp was burn ing on M. Calmette's desk In the
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22

semi obscurity I saw before me my enemy, he who had done so much to injure me and my husband. You probably know the object of my visit I said. I do not. Please sit
 down. he answered. l had spoken without knowing" what l said. could not take my eyes from him. I lost my head. I killed him. After pulling my revolver from my huff I continued to press the trigger. I continued to shoot, though l had no desire to kill or even to wound when I entered the office.' II shot Gaston Calmette because he was about to publish love letters sent by me to
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22

my husband before he was divorced from his first wife. For three months l had mounted Calvary. No one can imagine what I went through. l feared for myself, because if part of those letters were published my deepest, innermost secret would be displayed before the world my wom- an honor stand stripped and naked. My poor father, who last year told me that wife who had lover was woman without honor, never would have set foot in my house had he known of my liaison with M. Caillaux, Finally, I did not wish to blush be- fore my daughter"
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
CALL ON FIELDER.
Women Assured By Governor Vote
 Upon Suffrage Will Be Advertised

Trenton, N. J.. July 22.-A delega- tion of New Jersey women suffragists called upon Governor Fielder yester- day to make sure that there would not be any hitch in the legal proceed Ings for the advertising of the reso- lution providing for vote upon the suffrage amendment, which was passed by the last legislature.
 The governor extended the assur- ance that there would be no trouble in the matter, and that the failure to advertise would not occur as it did last year.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
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 sign of coming trouble. Beecham's Pills have so immediate an effect for good, by cleansing the system and purifying the blood, that you will know after a few doses they
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
Are the Remedial
 Resort

LAfxast Sale 0f Any Medicine in the World.
 Sold everywhere. In boxes, 10c.. 25c.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
HARB0R MEASURE TO
 BE S|DETRACKED
Sen. BEaDlegtt Says Bill Wh Fail
 Of Passage al ThS Session.
Especial to the Herald

Washington, July 22.-Senator Brandegee said last night that the friends of the river and harbor bill. now pending in the senate, had good grounds to fear that the bill would fail of passage at this session of con- gress.
 He said that Senators Burton, ken- yon and Norris, with a small but ac- tive following of middle west sena. tors, had simply made up their minds that this particular measure shall not pass at this session of congress and they are prepared to talk it to death if necessary. No man in the sen- ate,' said MT. Brandegee, has so in- timate d Knowledge of the rivers and harbors of the United states as has Senator Burton He has the facts and figures of every appropriation for every stream large or small at his tongues end, and it Is no trouble at all for him to talk five or six hours on the improvement project on 6 stream down in Mississippi or har- Dor improvement in Connecticut. He has given up his European trip and has given himself up to the defeat of this bill.'
 Will Sidetarck Measure.
 At the present time, in the opinion of Senator Brandegee. the river and harbor bill is being used to delay con- sidcration on the antitrust bills, and when that fact is brought to the knowledge of the president inc will call upon the administration members of the senate to sidetrack the river and harbors measure for the rec mainder of the session.
 Report to House.
 The secretary of war yesterday transmitted to the house the report of the chief of engineers of the army on the survey of the Stamford har. bor, made with a view of increasing the depth and removing obstructions to navigation.
 To meet the demand for increased depth the local engineer recommends that a channel twelve feet in depth and from eighty-five to 125 feet wido be dug in the east branch at an esti. mated cost of $116,00o; a. channel and basin nine feet deep and 150 feet wide in the west branch at an esti, mated cost of $52,000, and an en. trance channel twelve feet deep and 200 feet wide at an estimated cost of $19,O00, making a total of $1s7,0e0. The board of review for rivers and harbors recommended the reduction of the width of the entrance channel to 15O feet, thus reducing the total cost to $1S3,OO0.
 Chief of Engineers Concurs.
 The chief of engineers concurs ip the recommendations of the board and recommends the appropriation of $1s3,000 and $5,000 annually for maintenance.
New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
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New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
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New Britain herald., 1914-07-22
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 the best corrective for disordered conditions of the stomach, liver, kidneys or bowels is now known to be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-27
Homely and Aged Faces
Now Easily Beautified
iAnnt saIlv In Woman's ReaIn,D

I have seen the plainest women made
beautiful and the complcxions Of good
looking women Improved-rNe seen oldlsn
faces made young and pretty. bemished
and weather beaten faces made apotlesS'
white and satiny-in less than two
weeks, by very simple and harmless
process that acts almost Ike il miracle.
This is all there is to it: Ordinary mcr-
colized wax. procurable at any drug store
Zone ounce will do), Is applied nightly
like cold cream, and washed Off morn
ings This gradually peelf off the life
less particles of surface skin, hermit
Ting the underlying skin TO show itself
The newer. fresher skin, when wholly
IN evidence. forms a complexion which
FOR beauty and youthfulncss Is incom-
parable with one produced by other
means A complexion so natural. so
free from ar;iflciallty. no one guesses
the secret OF its requirement. You'll
not regret trying this really marvellous
treatment
Equally wonderful Is the famous saXo-
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ounce powdered saXolite Is dissolved in a
half pint witch hazel. Bathing the face
in this immedia tely ernses the finer lines:
Gradually even the deeper burrows and
crows feet vanish completely.
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