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MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED. H. CLARKE & SONS, Inc., Richmond, Va. u; The South’* Greatest Mail Order Wine and Whiskey Merchants. HTARST'S SEND AT AVER fC AN- AMERICAN'S SPECIAL FOREIGN NEWS ATLANTA, DECEMBER 21, 191H PAGE S CAUSTIC Duchess of Croy Is Humiliated IT DELIGHTS Stamped as One of Plebeian Blood LONDON DINEBS Almanach de Gotha Snubs Her At Banquets the Ambassador!^ , !), ’:; h, ' ss of ( ' ro - v ’ thp fonner Miss Nancy Leishman. with the tniKc. 1 heir marriage "is not a marriage ot equal birth” says the European social roster. ‘"ukes Si> Hits at Foibles of British Character. LAUGHS AT THEIR MODESTY Modern Sphinx Riddle, He Says, Is "What Is an Ameri can Envoy?” al Cable to The American. ■(NDOX, Dee. 20.—Thanks to the 1 :eiit opportunities to practice ms: upon him. Ambassador Page is m-m establishing 1 a reputation in Lon- , an after-dinner speaker, gifted j with caustic wit. ‘‘n two or three recent, occasions 1 :;srlo-American banquets he has M.'ened the proceeding’s by sly hits i u* English, which Englishmen n >ng the guests have seemed to ap- j •'Mte as highly as the Americans. At une Anglo-American function, j «t elaborating on the blood-thick- < : n-water theme and expressing • profoundest admiration for our :**arlis!i cousins and their great coun- j :rv. i-e turned from grave to gay, and j after admitting the charge that 1 Americans were provincial, he dryly 1 - jggested that Englishmen might be .nnroved, too. if ’they had their in- .‘•■ularity sandpapered off. The M. P.'s "Break.” vt the banquet of the American So- ; iety of London, at which were many] Kneli-.i guests, the Ambassador told M.ut; good stories of -bis experiences 1 n England. He said that ho was liking with a fairly enlightened .> penmen of the Member of Parlia- ment when the latter remarked: Now that New York has gotten ' ! j of its Governor, who is going to Vice President?" Recently he asked another English- | man, in all good faith, what he j • loiig il the one great thing that vm erica ns could learn from the Eng- -h. The Englishman replied: You’re sure you won’t be of- fended if 1 tell you the candid truth?’ Mr, Page answered. “Certainly; Americans could learn modesty j "in us,'* was the answer. After loud laughter from the Amer- j ns present Mr. Page said: ”1 see you perceive the joke—it was -a Englishman who said that.” Doesn't Spare Himself. In the same vein Mr. Page ha* 1 "t spared himself or his Ambassa dorial functions "The modern riddle of the Sphinx.” :A said, “is the question: What is an American Ambassador? if an American Ambassador .-liquid try :o tell you what he really av and if he happened to be in a truthful frame of mind, he would tell v on that an American Ambassador d<is a person to whom Americans '" me if they- happened to want to '■ married, or to escape the new 'come tax, or had mines in Mexico, r desired to remove the bones of ’ dead grandmother. to the other 8 quasi undertaker. lie also «'i'e*ns bazaars and things.” HAPPY QUEEN MART! SHE BUTS CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT HOME ►Soven ign is Slavwd and Shopkeepers Never < an ( 1 1 large 1 ler Too Much. Aged Mine. Breshkovskaya, a Fa mous Revolutionist, Is Recap tured After Long Journey. Opposition to Militarism Increases Steadily—Men of Arms Talk of Provoking Hostilities. Special Cable to The American. ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 20.—New* has reached St. Petersburg of a coura geous attempt by old Ekaternia Breshkovskaya, the “Grandmother of the Russian Revolution,” to escape from Siberia, whither she was exiled for life three years ago, after the memorable trial in which she stood in the dock with Nicholas Tchaikov sky. Since then she has been quartered in a convent colony for “politicals” at Kirensk, In the Province of Irkutsk. On December 1 she visited, under po lice escort, the hut of a political named Vladimiroff Six other exiles were present, and they all stayed till evening Friend Aids Escape. When it became quite dark an other political. M. Andreyeff, dressed in Mme. Breshkovskaya’s clothes, emerged from the hut, leaning heav ily on a friend’s arm, and drove back to Mme. Breshkovskaya’s abode, de- ‘They Live in Paris, So German Affronts Bring No Actual Inconvenience. Boxing ‘Intellectual Exercise of Muscles’ Snr'V C3 hle to The American. LONDON, Dec. 20.—Maurice Maeter- ■k. the Belgian dramatist, holds that ‘•xing is the supreme intellectual ex- • ise of the muscles.” All others are it the dead bodies of exercise. The ihor was great tv astonished to learn - t boxing is discouraged in English. - < °b as degrading. V Maeterlinck has boxed daily for las. three years, and has attained - s ki ! l despite his 51 years. "< bmbative instincts,” he explained, •»re an integral part of human nature. /’-• Tran lacking them lacks energy ■’inbat and struggle are of life's es- " p '■ If they are suppressed man is •Horseless in his daily war with the ■e/'erns and nature. if every t,»v were taught how to box. o world would ere long learn to hold uman life in greater sanctity.” Rose-Pink Gas Now Eights Milady’s Room Sperial Coble to The American. LONDON. Dec. 20. —Much discussion coing on concerning the new Neon imp, which gives out a beautiful rose- 'Dk color peculiarly suitable for bou- oirs and tea rooms. Neon, which is an atmospheric ?& s * v ‘is discovered by the English seien- 9t - Sir William Ramsay. It is said to os^ess the property of allowing an tnc current to traverse it under •rtain conditions of pressure and tem- ■erature and of turning a large pro- irtion of it into the rose-pink light. Church Strike On in Germany Is Serious •special to The American. BERLIN. Dec. 20—The growt'-i of agitation for .a “universal strike" racist the Church is causing serious >pcern among German religious dlg- daries. ITe immediate aim of the movement ’ 1 encourage secessions, which have f*ahy reached very considerable pro- r * iotis from the established State 'Urcn. Persons who renounce their glous affiliations escape paying the lurch tax. Tragedies of Old Greece To Be Revived •Per.ial Cable to The American. LOME, Dec. 20.—Much interest in SO S' and archaeological circles centers •‘''end th© program arrang'd b Mar- I^enttnl calling for th* production ,, /lumber of ancient tragedies at old thea*. • f Syracuse Imong ?:.ese Ik the “Agememnot of '•'Schylus. of which a nen translation I ) '"'‘•log prepared by Professor Rmqag- ; distinguished Greek scholar Aeschylus himself superirtended “Presentation of this pla> n the famous **’*r of Syracuse years ag- Special Cable to The American. BERLIN, Dec. 20.—There is much comment over the plight in which Miss Nancy Leishman, Duchess cf Croy, finds herself. The 1914 edition of the Almanach de Gotha, categor ically announces that her marriage to the Duke “is not a marriage of equal birth.” Thisphraseology is unusual in the Almanach, and is intended as notice that his wife is not entitled to the privileges of the Kaiser’s court or the other royal courts of Germany. When a minor, the Duke sued to prevent the offspring of his cousin. Prince Philip f Croy, who married an Englishwoman. Elizabeth Mary Parnell, from ranking as a Princess of Croy or enjoying any of the pre- rogatives of the House of Croy. His own matrimonial alliance is of exactly the same kind as that which the court® on liis behalf refused to recognize. So far. both he and the Duchess have been silent on this point. A great deal of annoying publicity will be the only thing that the young American Duchess will suffer from this statement, because the Duke has plainly indicated his intention of staying away from the German and Austrian courts and of living in Paris. There his French titles give the hign- i est social status to his w ife indepenl- iently of any action taken to affect the position of the Duchess in G 3r- raany or in Austria. I The friends of the Duke and the Duchess, and these are numerous a; the Kaiser's court, call attention to the fact that do2ens of royal and ! semi-royal families have in years gone by vented their petty malic* against a bride by sending notice hi the ditor <9 the Almanach de Gotha that the family refused to recognize the marriage and that the bride was not of equal birth with her husband. The Duke of f'roy i virtually mus ter of all the revenues of his family estates, and lias the power to with hold allowances to other members of the family. He also can cancel the privilege of residence in the numerous palaces and villas belonging to the family. j Special Cable to The American. j BERLIN, Dec. 20.— No one doubts the Kaiser is as sincere a lover of (peace as any monarch in Europe and j everybody here is convinced that he j has no higher wish' than that he may ! be permitted to end his reign without I the calamity of a war. Still there are many well-informed observers of events who are beginning to lean to the conviction that one of t\\> things must happen. The coming t>\V years must either see the downfall of mili tarism in Germany or a great war must come to convince the German people that an army of millions of men is necessary to the safety of the country. Rather than see the aboli tion of our present military system, our military officers would face the risk of a war. eVen if they had to provoke it themselves. Opposition Is Spreading. In all parts of Germany• --ioaAJn Prussia, it is true, than atiywnere else—the popular opposition to the army Is increasing, the burdens are becoming unbearable and a halt must be called. The voices condemning a patriotism bankrupting the country and pauperizing its citizens are grow ing stronger. The limit of the German people’s patience toward militarism lias been reached and omens of what will come are not lacking. A few more Social ist victories and a militaristic gov ernment majority in the Reichstag will be impossibly Bavaria shown the way. Two weeks ago, the Bavarian Prime Min ister voiced the feelings of the whole German people, when he said in the Bavarian Diet that although the Bavarian Government had done what is considered its duty, when the im perial Government declared that It was unable to guarantee the safety of the empire unless the enormous amounts asked for on the armv budg et were forthcoming, the time had now come when it was the duty of the Government of Bavaria, to say that “this continual increase in arma ments must now cease for wear*, for the Bavarian, as in fact the whole German people, is unable to bear these burdens.” Praise and Censure. The words of the Bavarian Prime Minister have been as strongly con demned in the Government and mili taristic pres« as they have been praised in the papers that represent the masses of the people. Only a war might restore the popu larity of the army and very promi nent armv officers have never con cealed their opinion that war would be a. blessing to Germany. Sitting close to a group of his! army officers in a fashionable Berlin cafe the other night, I overheard a conversation concerning the incidents at Zabern in Alsace, in which all the officers not only expressed their nsua. contempt of civilians, but agreed that a few more affairs of that kind might be exceedingly useful. Tlie.v might stir up the people of France to such a pitch that a war would be un avoidable. which would once more restore the Germany army to popular favor. An army among w\iose officers such feelings are common, constitutes a great danger to the peace of Europe. It is likely to resort to desperate means to preserve its position, if steps are taken by the Reichstag to curb it and put an end to the military dictatorships which practically exist in many places beside Zabern. American Peeress Wants Women Police Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec 2ft. -Thr Queen has pot yet begun her Christmas shop ping in earnest, although a few pur chases of cairngorms and other Scot tish articles were made when nor majesty was at Balmoral. I These ute in the nature of brooches, tyU’klos and hatpins, and all are sll- ! ver-mounted. A selection of knitted i Shetland and other wool scarfs, vests | and shawls v*nt» also acquired both by the King and Queen, and his majesty purchased several handsomely carved walking-sticks for presents to Ills friends. The hulk of the royal Christmas presents will he selected at Bucking ham Palace, for although the Queen privately visits one or two shops, these visits are principally for the, purchase of Jewelry, all the fancy* goods being sent to the palace from | the firms it is decided to patronize. A large apartment, generally the Bow Library, is set aside for the dis play. large trestle tables being put up for the occasion. On these the vari ous goods are arranged with as much care as would be displayed in dressing ja shop window. Each article is la beled with the name of the ilrm and the price marked in plain figure*. Queen Mary is an excellent judge 1 f value, and so no fancy prices are n- dulged in. When all Is in readiness, j the representatives of the imporiurns | , retire and her majesty enters and j makes a careful inspection. A lady- 1 j in-waiting Is in attendance and sue I goes round with the Queen and nu%k?» | I careful note of all approved articles, j :he number of each required and the price. Former Ambassador Wants to See Mongolia and Czar's Diolo- mats Fear Secret Mission. Chinese Legislators Barred From Seats Special Cable to The American. PEKIN, Dec. 20.—President Yutn- Shi-Kal's coup d'etat in contiscating the certificates of more than half of the members of the Chinese Senate and House of Commons, who were alleged to have been implicated in the recent rebellion in the South, has resulted in the Indefinite suspension of the sit tings of the legislative body. The vernacular papers have been unanimously declaring that the Presi dent Is still planning a central admin istrative assembly, to discuss only ques tions of policy respecting the future relationship between Pekin and the Provinces, which* Is still In chaotic con fusion. The only solution of the present de plorable situation Is for the I‘resident to restore their membership to those mem bers found innocent of the charge of actively participating in the rebellion. Special Cable to The American. ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 2o,— \V. W. Rockhill. who Just handed over the American Embassy at Constantinop' • to Henry Morgenthau and is. now vis iting St. Petersburg, intends going to Mongolia if he can manage it. Rock- hill was formerly Ambassador here, and, although now a private citizen, the Russian Government persists ia suspecting that he has some secret American mission in Mongolia, whi.M Russia now looks on as its own exclu sive preserve. As Rockhill earlier in his career was Ambassador to Japan and Chin*i he is looked on here as something oT an important enigma at present, <•* peciaily as he Insists on proceeding to Mongolia. His attitude arouses rau.'h nervous discomfort in Russian offl elaldom, which is putting all kind* of obstacles in his way. Race Prejudice Now Problem in England Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec. 20.—The prnat in crease in the number of Indian stu dents in England in recent yearn is bringing certain problems with it. A report issued by the Indian studen's' department estimates that there are now some 1.600 or 1,700 in the United Kingdom, of whom 700 are legal stu dents In the Inns of Court. Signs of race and color prejudice have been shown by certain Edin burgh students who come from over seas. but these signs are few, though it is not denied that, with the grow- ing numbers, the possibility of preju dice increases. Lincoln's Inn and the Temple may welcome SO or 40 Indian, students, hut when the numbers rise to 200 or 100 at a sing'e inn. they tje-g'n to eonsids [whether some restrictions should not he imposed. God of Love Delays Ocean Liner's Trip Special Cable to The American. BERLIN, Dec. 20.—The other day a German-owned liner which runs between France and the River Plate reached Bordeaux fifteen days behind its scheduled time. Not storms nor icebergs nor treacherous reefs had been the cause of this delay, but a woman’s conquering eyes. On the first day out of port the captain fell fathoms deep in love with the young-* e.st member of a returning theatrical troupe. On the second, in sailorliko style, be proposed, but “No!" was the answer he received from the little actress, who did not relish such hur ricane wooing. "Very well,” quoth the captain, “if you think my proposal too sudden. I will give you some time to get accus tomed to me. I will hold up the ship.” And he yelled do\yn to the chief en gineer to slow the engines down to half-speed and keep them there until further orders. So the liner dawdled on through th< tropics, and every day t -captain proposed, and every day i he was rejected, till finally the actress j consented. Germans Will Boom l Name of ‘Wilhelm’ Special Cable to The American. BERLIN, Dec. 20. -Germany is said to | hold the record for societies with ex traordinary objects One of these is entitled "Society for Promoting Good Manners Among the Poor,” while an- other unites in the bonds of fellowship all Germans wearing a pointed beard. The latest society is that for pro moting the mure general adoption of the name Wi'helm, presumably in com pliment to the Emperor. Porcelains Bring High Auction Prices Special Cable to The American. BERLIN. Deo. 20. Rare specimen* of porcelains be enging to the collection of Hermann laaaksohn. of this city, have just been sold by auction here. For the 109 pieces catalogued $?8 “00 was realized. The highest price paid, namely. *2,1'A was tor a Viennese group. “A GavaMer Lady in Spanish Costume " daring in a feeble voice to the guards that she was not feeling well and would rest in bed. Andreyeff played the part very suc cessfully for three days. Then Mme. Breshkovskaya’s absence was discov ered. A hue and cry was raised and. although friends cut the telegraph wires, the police on Saturday last succeeded in stopping a peasant cart, which was conveying Mme. Bresh kovskaya and another “political,” a man, to Yakutsk on the River Lena. Mme. Breshkovskaya was wearing M. Andreye’s clothes, and had a pass port and 200 rubles in money. Stands Severe Cold. The valiant old woman, who was past 70 when sentenced, had stood live days and nights of exposure in the bleakest frozen waste of the world without heaviness of heart or dam age to her health. S’he was taken back to Karensk and all six politicals who had aided in her escape were placed under arrest. Peer’s Daughter in Theatrical Romance Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec. 20.—Although it has] not been announced officially, the en gagement between Sir Edward Naylor- Iceland and Lady Kathleen Hastings has j long been known to their friends. Sir Edward, the wealthy son of an American mother. long 1ms been re garded as one of the greatest ‘‘catches’’ in society. Lady Kathleen is the tal ented daughter of the Earl and Countess* of Huntington. The Hastings family. | which Is one of the oldest in England, | attained to the earldom in the four- I leerith century. The young people were first thrown ' together during rehearsals for an ama- [ teur theatrical performance. Experts to Try to Perfect Wireless Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec 20.—A committee of the Britj8n Ass^-uai'"»n and th»- Inter national Radio-Telegraphy Commission will soon begin to study the Od'yr.xl laws which govern and ofir r . Impede wireless telegraphy. Both expert bodies to eliminate! inch obstacles a.s the “stniys" or “Xs” j of the operator, and :he diff-’i! i s of comnvjnieatiou encouni-. r *d ibo it mr, j rise and suiovr from atm •- ' ■ > « >n- j itions » Special Cable to The American. LONDON, Dec. 20.—Women poll e for “limiting the freedom of tic ; young in the streets at night and in I attending places of amusement" will I be introduced to England, if Lady | Darwin. American wife of Sir George Darwin, has her way. She was a Miss DuPuy, of Phila delphia. when she married the second son of the great naturalist. Her hus band is pluinian professor of astron omy and experimental philosophy in Cambridge University. She is seeking,to persuade the Cam bridge authorities to adopt her plan of women morals police. Monacan Prince Has Birthday by Proxy Special Cable to The American. PARIS, Dee. 20. An unusual cere mony was gore through recently at Monte Carlo on th<» occasion of Prince Albert's birthday. The Prince, who had recently returned from Ids American trip, whs no! able to be present at the celebration, but the ceremonies went through all the same. M. Reymond, Mayor of LaOondamine. presided at a banquet of 400 Mone- gasques. A group wearing their best dresses headed a procession to the an cient palace uf the Grimaldis and there joined in the cry of “Vive Albert !!’’ One of the girls next road a respectful address, aid others offered His Most Serene. Highness, though absent, a bou quet of flowers of the national colors. American Gives Aid To French Dentistry j Special Cable to The American. PARIS, Dec. 20.—A novel cure for pyorrhea alveolar!*, or <1 is eased tooth sockets has been discovered by Dr. A. O. Valadier, of New York and Paris, in conjunction with Dr. B. M Bertrand, of the Pasteur Institute, who have Just communicated the results of their ex periments to the French National Socie ty of Biology . Afcet protracted researches. Dr. Vala dier and £t. Bertrand found pus was contain- < in disease*] tooth sockets, which * ere thus Infected b/ harmful bacteria. Including the pneumonia germ. These subsequently prepared vaccine which, after several injections, kills these germs. 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