Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-25

clans has received ten thousand dollars, but as matter of fact his own bill for the whole time of his attendance, nine months, falls far short of that. He has presented two bills at the urgent request of the family; one up to May 1, which was paid; the other covering the rest of the generals life. From May 1 to June 16 he paid two visits a day and re- mained at Grants house more than half the nights, and when the removal to Mt. Metre gor occurred he gave up his entire practice to attend the general, and making out his bill he s'placed General Grant upon the same footing I would any other patient in moder- ate circumstances" and has not heard that his bill is unsatisfactory to the family
 An interesting illustration of the high prices charged by distinguished English med ica1 men, and the fact that there are good medical men in this country whose services can be had for something less than fortune, has come to light in Boston. The wife of a wealthy Bostonian being troubled with a somewhat obscure disease wished to learn the opinion of the greatest liv- ing authority in regard to it. The skil1ful young doctor who attended her said that Dr. Keith of London was the man. He was accordingly asked to name the sum which he would charge for coming over here to consult with the attending physi- clan. The reply came that he would accept $10,000. His offer was accepted; he arrived and spent half an hour or so in seeing the patient and consulting with her medical ad- wiser. The result was that the Boston doc tors diagnosis and treatment of the case were confirmed by the great London author ity, who took the next steamer for home with fee which would be fortune to the aver age practitioner. Though the Boston physi- clan did not obtain such pecuniary recon pense, yet he felt himself compensated by the recognition of his ability by the distin- guished foreigner and the satisfaction which it gave to the patient and her family.
 Among the wealthiest bankers of Russia are the noble members of the house of Sehalouchine. Two generations ago their ancestor was a serf, owned by Count Schere- metef. By dint of industry this serf, as the London Life relates, amassed an enormous fortune. All his efforts to purchase his free dom, however, were of no avail, and offers as high as $250, 900 were scornfully rejected by his master, who seemed actually to enjoy the torture he inflicted on his millionaire slave, who could neither bequeath his for tune to his children, nor otherwise benefit them without the consent of his lord. It happened one day that the Count had invit- ed several friends to dinner party, and when his maitre d hotel laid before him the menu for inspection, he was aghast to find that oysters did not figure among the hors- doeuvres. In answer to his indignant re- monstrances that functionary assured him that oysters were not to be had at any price. At the height of the angry scene, which was continued even in the presence of the guests, Schalouchine was announced, and in order to vent his wrath on the unfortunate serf the Count shouted out, "Show the slave in. What do you want, doga If you want your freedom, I tell you I never will grant it. l care not for any offer you may make-no, not for million roublesl A few dozen oys- ters at this moment would be worth more tc me-" "Do I understand, my lord, asked the serf, ''that you would grant me my freedom if I procure them for your "Yes," replied the Count, much to the amusement of his guests. As it happened Schalouchine had brought barrel of oysters with him az 8 gift to his master, knowing of the great dinner party. Fley were broush: in; the deed of freedom was immediately signed; and the Count, addressing his former slave with the utmost courtesy, said ''Sir, may invite you to join uss"