Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 August 1901 — PEOPLE OF THE CAY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PEOPLE OF THE CAY.

Matirus Jokai, who at the age of TO Is “about to take unto himself an 18-year-old wife, is the greatest novelist of Hungary and one of the most famous in Europe. He Is the author of 160 books, 25 romances of several volumes each, 320 novelettes and 6 plays. His books have had a sale of nearly a million copies in Hungary alone, and his romances, plays and many of his novelettes have been translated into everjf European language. Jokai was

the founder of the new school of Magyar literature, the literary pursuits of his race having become partially obsolete. The beet known of his books to Americans is probably “The Romance of the Next Century,” although his “Poor Rich Man’ is also popular. This is his second matrimonial venture, his first having been made 50 years ago, when he wedded Rosa Laborfalvi, the greatest of Hungarian actresses. A Rich PrlnceM. Princess Ixniise seems likely to become one of the richest members of the English royal family. Her marriage with the Marquis of Lorne has not necessitated the keeping up of any great state, and, being childless, her

expenses are comparatively few. On marriage she received a dowry of $150,000, and she had magnificent wedding gifts of diamonds, rubles, pearls and other Jewels. Like the rest of the queen’s children, she has an income of $30,000 a year. Miles Betwixt. Colonel R. 8. McKenzie of the Fourth United States cavalry was regarded in 1874 as the next candidate for the appointment of brigadier general, but another wearer of the silver eagle on his shoulder straps eame into prominence about that time in the person of Colonel Nelson A. Miles of the Fifth infantry. In Colonel McKenzie's regiment there was a grizzled veteran. Captain Napoleon B. McLaughlin. One starlit night lie and Colonel McKenzie were together in camp on a scout upon the plains in Texas. Colonel McKenzie was walking up ami down near his tent, snapping his fingers anti showing many signs of inward excitement. Suddenly he stopped and gazed up at the sky. “What are you looking for, colonel?” inquired Captain McLaughlin, stepping out from his tent, from which he had been watching the officer's movements. “Oh, I’m only looking for a star!” said the colonel, with some embarrassment. “Colonel,” said the veteran gravely, "I fear there’s Miles between you and that star!" Events proved that there was reason in his words. —Columbian. Howard Gould In Sweden. Howard Gould, with his monster yacht, the Niagara, anchored in the harbor of Stockholm and surprised the citizens by his unassuming way and open handed hospitality. All have been welcome to view the floating palace, and the elite of the city have availed themselves of the courtesy. At the conclusion of the yacht races Mr. Gould gave a dinner on board, at which were present American Minister Thomas and Consul General Winslow. Yacht builders at every city where the Niagara drops anchor receive an opportunity to inspect the vessel, and all confess that America can build ships. Mr. Gould makes this voyage In a businesslike manner, and all accounts of stores and supplies are kept the same as on an ocean steamer. Even the menu for the crew Is printed, and no laxly of seamen fares so well us those on the Niagara. Emperor William asked to see the bill of fare for the seamen, and he said that many days his own table did not present such an attractive menu.— Stockholm Cor. Chicago Record.

MACROS JOKAI.

PRINCKSS LOUISE.