Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 September 1901 — PEOPLE OF THE DAY. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

Maurus Jokm, who at the age of 79 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 every European language. Jokal was

the founder of the new school of Magyar literature, the literary pursuits of his race having become partially obsolete. The best 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 Princess. Princess Louise seems likely to become one of the richest members of the English royal family. Her marriage with the Marquis of Lome 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 130,000 a year. Mile. Betwixt. Colonel R. S. 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 came 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 he and Colonel McKenzie were together in camp on a scout upon the plains In Texas. Colonel McKenzie was walking up and down near his tent, snapping his fingers and 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 hiß 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 body of seamen fares so well as 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. Zola a Photograph.r. Emile Zola is one of the more expert amateur photographers In Europe and Is now busy in his country home in Medan over a' mass of snap shots which he took in London. His collection of pictures is large and interesting. He has hotels, bridges, public houses, wharfs, boats, palaces and an assortment of tatterdemalions and castaways from the meanest quarters of London.

MAURUSJOKAI.

PRINCESS LOUISE.