Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1899 — OLD WORLD NOTABLES [ARTICLE]

OLD WORLD NOTABLES

Emile Zola’s latest fad is amateur photography. Crown Prince Gustaf of Sweden uses an automobile. King Oscar of Sweden takes delight in fishing for salmon. Henry Labouchere never eats butter, as he prefers oleomargarine. Nearly every member of the Russian imperial family rides a bicycle. Baroness James de Rothschild owns the finest collection of fans in Europe. The Duke of Buccleuch has the finest collection of miniatures in Great Britain. The Princess of Wales tried golf for several months, but doesn’t like the game. % During the summer months Abdnl Hamid consumes enormous quantities of ice cream. Though only 16 years of age, Prince Arthnr of Connaught is taller than his father. General Buller cf the British army nsnally goes to bed at 9 p. m. and rises at 2:30 a. in. The Princess of Wales has sold her game bantams because they were too fond of fighting. - £er v legal adviser *