The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-07-05
pepao's PRIVATE LlFE.
The EducAtion and Habits OF tho Ex-Em-
psror, and How He Pnsssd His Time.

lie Is less known 10 Americans. Nhom
he visited. however. In 1876. At that
time. when he was not scrutinizing
with deep interest the maryels exhib-
tied at the Centennial Exhibition. or
when he Was not travelling through the
United States, which he admired and
lauded so warmly and frankly he liked 10
stay i'm New York. where he lived at the
Buckingham Hotel. Here as In Paris.
where he often rode on the top OF omni-
buses, Dom Pedro was fond OF entering
n horse car and having chat with his
neighbors in the public vehicle. which
was an easy thing for him, as be spoke
perfect English.
The knowledge of many languages
was but small part of the scholarly
requirements OF the Brazilian monarch,
who was as much of a savant AS OF an
Emperor. aud who has been received,
not on account Of his title. but as re-
ward for his numerous scientific works.
as member of the famous Institute OF
France and of most OF the European
academies. His education was begun
by the venerable Bishop of Chryso-
polls and by the famous Liberal leader,
Andrada Sylvia who had been recalled
from exile, where he was sent by his
uugratcful party. Dom Pedro, when l
year old. lost his mother, Leopoldine.
nm Austrian Archduchess and sister
of Marie Louise, the second wife of Ma
poleon /. He was only 8 years old
when. ia 1881. his father, Dom Pedro
l.. abdicated In his favor aud left
Brazil The poor boy was thus left
quite alone ia the world. and he felt
himself still more isolated when at 10
years of age he heard OF his fathers
death in Portugal.
No wonder then that his character
was predisposed TO a serious and even
"A sad view of life; that he was a medi-
tatiye and grave young man. His in
telligence became precocious; he was
anxious 10 work and TO study; so much
10 that he got up at night sometimes.
and relighted the lamp which had been
carefully put out by the worthy Bishop.
his immediate tutor. The qualities and
strength Of mind he acquired caused the
regents, tired of exercising power
amidst the difficulties of the time in
Brazil. to advance the epoch of his
majority, and 10 proclaim Dom Pedro
H.. Emperor three years before the age
fixed by law for declaring that minor
ity has ceased for Brazilian citizens.
He was only IA when his reign began
practically for him.
Dom Pedro Is tall. robust and of
splendid bearing; his hair and beard
have grown white prematuriy. His
blue eyes have deep look; his face,
frank aud open, inspires n great sym
pathy at the first glance. He speaks
easily, and listens with polite interest.
His residence at Rio Janeiro. which Is
his own property, as is his castle OF
Petropolis, is called San Christovo.
The Imperial palace, former residence
of the Portuguese Viceroys. was in
dilapidated condition, and the Parlia-
ment intended TO rebuild il for the use
of Dom Pedro who dec lined saving:
How can we think Of building
palace, when we have not enough
schools and useful establishments.
During the Summer. which in the
Southern hemisphere corresponds to
Northern Winter. the Court resided at
the castle OF Petropolis situated north
ward OF Rio Jeneiro a half days
journey. This is charming place,
which reminds me of Saratoga. or Ems
In Europe. Ii is built on the side of
mountain, and surrounded with a real
village. composed OF villas belonging
to the high society of Rio Janeiro. TO
the members OF the diplomatic Corps
and of the aristocracy of the Brazilian
provinces.
Dom Pedro liked Petropolis SO much
that he used 10 leave il only on Satur-
days TO go To Rio 10 preside ut the Min
listers Councils, which were held at
) p. m. on account of the heat in that
tropical climate. The Emperor got up
at 3 o'clock though he retired very late
ut night. His first occupation in the
morning consisted in reading news
papers. At 3 he breakfasted in
Yankee fashion," as he used 90 say
after his sojourn here. He ate so
rapidly that his guests, anxious 10 an
swer the innumerable questions he con-
stantly propounded TO them often left
the table hungry. Once he was 60 opcu
a railroad. and he had taken along with
him the Ambassador of a great
European power The latter invited 10
breakfast with the Emperor at the
buffet OF the station. saw Dom Pedro
getting np after few minutes, during
which the diplomat had kept answer
ing the questions asked by His Majesty.
The Ambassador had TO follow His I'm
periai host with an empty stomach, and
with a long journey yet TO accomplish.
But before leaving the table aud fol-
lowing the Emperor, who had already
turned his back. and was moving in
lt.. fr.s. 81 Al
guest rapidly seized upon cakes spread
on the table. forced them into his
pocket and managed to eat them, with