The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1882-08-20

In the course of conversation | asked Slko-
belief why lie spoke such evil of Bismarck. 81 Be
cause, - he answered, she is a Tuiiau. He has no
sense of honor fairness, Look how he fooled Aus
tria and served ms Prince Gortchak0n fell Into a
great error of helping Bismarck In 1870 We Pan
slayisS were alive TO the mistake, but did not agl
tate or demonstrate. What was the reward our gov
ernment reaped? Germany seven years later pre-
vented the emancipation Of the sub Danuban Slavs.
She snatCles from ms the fruits of victory. Before
God, tell you that at rlovna was only animated by
two ENTHUSIASTICALLY love toward the Slavs
and hatred Of Mohammed. To prove tn myself my
own sincerity I went where thought danger was
greatest. II my motives We're not pure, could never
have borne up against the trials of that winter aud the
slaughter that witnessed of our own people, laid
my soul bare before God, and asked Him Ia punish
mo If there was self-deception. Whenever had An
opportunity Impressed upon the late Car to whom
the Slavs owe debt of eternal gratitudel that was
not engaged In war Of conquest but of liberation.
Gcrmany--that is to say BisnarCk-rDbbel rs of the
fruits of our campaign
Gen SkOheleif was fond Of Paris and It's small, light
pleasures. lie spoke French admirably, liked French
literature French senslbillty, AMI that opennoss Of
character which prevents French liars being success
ful deceiycrs. IN outlandlsh places where he was
quarered he could not help as he was no galnester,
saving money lie came when he had leave Of alb
sSnce To Paris 10 spend his savings, lilo here to
amuse himself when the CIrlst war broke out. Love
OF military adventure imnelled him TO 20 10 spain.
Under false name he Joined the Carllsts In beseging
town. Had II not been FOR his escapade he told me-
Peyna might not have been taken. All theeXperenco
ho gained with Don Carlos was utilized before the
Turkish stronghold. Gen. Skobeleds temper was
hasty, but his disposition was of singular benguly
more than redeemed by the immensely of his repent
ance. Tho inca cuipd was acted upon with great
feryOr. HIS best actions came from heart Impulses
The mind was CapaCOus, but had no Influence ON his
conduct unless IN war. Even In military Affairs he
led rather by his feelings and spirit than by Intellect aud
Judgment lie folt what was the right thing 10 do aud
did II stialghtway. Whether no might be praised
blamed punished, or rewarded never occurred 10 him
Though not luxurious he was nice and delicate as
refined woman, aud hated coarse linen and material
grossness The tactllo sense Of the long tnperng
Fingers was eAqul,lley lue, Tie tail figure had Bl
much 1.-THE grace that did not observe rs strength.
In dressing SkObeleff paid minute attention to his
toilette, but tOI the rest OF the day thOughtless
about his personal appearance. lie had passionate
fOndnesg iUr the BuuleyaIds When young officer
ho was hard drinker but suddenly shook oil the
vice Of hihulOus intemperance. His love for cold
water baths excessive, and he was TeCkOned one
Of the best swimmers In the Russian army, with
the poor his sympathy was lively once saw him IN
Paris run across the street from his ground floor
lodging With an umbrella to shelter an Old woman
who was hauling cOscrm0ngers cart. The Gen
eral walked brayely along with her up to woodward,
where she could take shelter 90 IT'S SO hard, ~ he
said when lac came back, Z" to dry wet clothes IN
Paris, and am very tender hearted when see am
old woman In any trouble. ''-PdH hdH Gagette.