The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-16
NArOLEoNA.

NAPOLEONA.
The special fa1 among a certain set Of
Uterar, rich people is "Napoena," which
mean. collecting relics Of Napoleon, ms
family and generals-engraNlngs DOCKS,
and ANYTHING that can DE associated with
Napoleon or his times. Fabulous sums are
uaid for cuuos each society leader wanting
t0make his or her collection the most COM
uleto. John g.. Moore, the Wall-street
banker. started the craze. He has over
100000 worth of relics. His first purchase
was from the estate Of the late Charles
G0rlsen of the Graphic, and 1t was an
extra Illustrated copy of Ad0lph Ihlers
History of the Consulate ana I'm
pre. " he bought also all the orig
inai autograph letters oil Napoieon
and his Warshais. lie PAID an
enormous price for these relics. Then he
sent them to Paris TO Doe bound Special de-
sirns were made for the covers by cele-
hated artists. and the most eNtrayagant
bindings % Dee had in Paris were used. lie
has several pieces OF furniture that be-
longed 90 Napoleon; also some clippings
from his nngeT-nails, but the gem Oh DIS
collection is "a fun length portrait OF Napo-
leon iu his coronation robes. painted by &c
rard. George Vanderbilt has quite a mu-
scum of Napoleon treasures. Anything De-
longing 90 the Emperor that has good
guarantee Will ind "a ready purchaser III
him. The particular gem IN his collection
I-a few hairs that were cut from the very
person OF the Man OF Destiny 10y his
physician 40 81. Helen, the famous
Barry OMeara. Mrs. Jordon l.. Mott Is
also an enthusiastic collector. She has
several volumes from the private libraries
0f Josephine aud ll0rtcnse at MalmalsOn,
also volume written by one of Napoleon's
generals. with marginal notes in the great
lmperOr's own handwriting. Her greatest
treasure Is chair which II is claimed -
fhc model of the one painted by David IN
his celebrated snuf-bOX portrait Of the I'm
per0r Robert Hoes collection Is valued al
bale million. lie has numerous Napo-
leonic pieces of china. and his book
case contains many volumes covered
with the arms. devices, and I'M
tuls of tho Bonaparte family. Brayton
I've. and General Rush {. Hawkins nave
the mania in its most advanced form. The
B0uaparte craze is "a good thing for the deal
Dr- BOB antiques, and OF course there are
several iOrgerics, because the demand Is mol
enough tO 20 round, as one dealer says; /
guarantee nothing. ! tell my customers
that sell in good faith. They pay thelT
money and they take their choice.
ruE HANNERsLEY TOMB.
I'm Trinity church-yard, New York, is a
small. Nat piece of brOwnstone, when
marks the entrance to tomb, upon Whlch
U.s. cui the name "Hammersley.' II your
attention was not called TO the stone you
mi.lt walk over it without being aware OF
Do. existence. 10 is the tomb Of Louis {.
liammer.lev the former husband OF the
Duchess of Marlborough. He lett an estate
valued 40 s. uOO. 900, and IL has been IN I'LL
cation nearly ever since Mr.. Hammersley
death. and iu the earlier stages OF 1t there
was developed that singular characlel A.;
Becky Jones, who dened the Judge ana
other officers Of the law and preferred 10 20
D prison rather than answer certain !ues-
lions which were asked her. Mrs. liam
mersley married the Duke Of Marlborough
june 29. lSss, and their place, known as
."Wenheim." is one of the most magnificent
In England. 10 was the residence oil inc
original Duke Of Marlborough, and Is Duli'
upOu A scale of magnncence seldom
dreamed Of in this country.
The case OF the collateral heirs OF Louis
O.. Hammersiey in their contest OF the WILL
jill, now before the Court OF Appeals, ana no
matter which way il is decided, the Duchess
will come i'm for very large share OF the
property. and in anticipation OF decision
She has borrowed over 100000, which has
been extended in improving the English
estates of the Duke. Altogether the HIS
tory Ofthe Hammersly suit, the marriage OF
the widow 90 the Duke Of Marlborough, the
"reminiscences Of Blenhelm ana the hIe'
Duke OF Marlborough, which the aiiair nat
urally strs up, makes romantic ana III
teestng story.
LADY PURCHASING AGENTS.
A business that has grown 10 extensive
proportions in this city within the past lie"
Years is that Of purchasing agents for out,
oltown BUYERS. Ladies OF excellent social
standing adopt this means OF adding 10
their income. and there are several ladies
Who make from u, 900 10 5000 a ear at IL.
Most an retail merchants allow commits
sions Of from DO 10 - per cent. 70 purchasing
agents, and, in addition, they VIII SEND
samples Of goods tree OF charge 10 any per
son recommended by a purchasing agent
Ladies' who have succeeded as purchasing
agents are usually experienced and expert
shoppers. They know just where TO ma
the best goods and the latest novelties ana
they can match a piece Of cloth in DoiI
color and texture 20 perfection. Circulars
are sent all over the country every sprlns