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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
Something to Eat
and Drink.

The drinkables are confined to non
alcoholic cider, some very fine imported
Ginger Ale and Hires Root Beer.
The eatables take wider range, and
embrace everything that should be found
in a frst-class grocery store. The finest
domestic and imported Clam Sauces,
Oatsups and Pickles, Maple Syrup, Open
Kettle New Orleans Molasses, White
Sugar and Vanilla Drips, Prince Porto
Rico and Cuba Eolasses, California
Eyaporated Cherries, Nectarines, Apri
cots and Peaches.
The finest canned Fish, Fruits and
Vegetables
Flour from the best mill and Butter
from the finest creamery in the country.
"He-Non is strictly pure tea and will
not iniure the most delicate stomach.
Our coffee is the best that can be OBJ
tanned, and is so roasted and ground as
to obtain the best results
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
4 BARGAIN IN REAL ESTATE.

5 houses and two vacant lots, renting
for SIS per month-price $3.50.
3 houses and two vacant lots, renting
for $22.50 per month, price, $4,000.
nice 7-room cottage on Person
street, price, $4,000
7-room dwelling on Person street,
price S3,5000
Any one desiring to purchase a cheap
home on easy terms would do well to
call and let us show them some real
estate bargains. which we will take
pains in doing.
WYNNE q ELLINGTON,
ms. and Real Estate Agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
IN MFNORIAM.

On the 18th of February, at her home
in Stanly county Miss Lizzie krau
died of cancer Of the breast, aged Is
years Miss Krau was one of the most
cultured ard best women in the State,
and was knoysR and esteemed Ly a
large circle Of friends. She was the
Youngest daughter Of the late DIR.
Francis j.. Krau, who was for a NUM-
Der of years member of the Faculty
at Chapel Hill. She was educated at
st. Mary's and was one of the few
survivors of the class of '46, and since
the death of her father some twenty
years ago has ssen iiving with her
maiden sister, Miss Adelaide Krau at
their hospitable home at Ottoway Hill
on the extensive Krau estate, near the
famous fails of the Yadkin and Stanly
counties. He ancestors were from
France and we're along the carly set
tiers Of the Uwharrie Mountain section.
Miss Lizzie was one Of the noblest of
wontankind, and IS pure as the flowers
she cultivated with such tender care,
and painted with such artistic skill. She
leaves maiden sister advanced in
years. the only relative she has living
in America.
For these long years they maze been
the sunlight each in the others life.
The separation IS indeed a sad one,
and q host IL friends are IN sincere
sympathy with the surviving lonely
and deeply pereaSad sister.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
TUCKER SPECIALS DRESS GOODS

All the ladies of Raleigh unite in say
ing that we are now showing the
choicest, cheeriest line of stuffs ever
gathered together in one store in our
city at this season of the year. And the
marvel of marvels is the low prices.
Special values to-morrow-Mohair Silk
Warp Sicilians, two toned, 46 inches
wide, SIPS per yard.
Mohair glace, seven shadings, 46
inches wide, 75c. per yard.
w. II. q r. S. TUCKER & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
CON- At LEONARD
MEDICAL COLLEGE.

The commencement exercises of the
leonard Medical school begin to-day.
Rev. A. w. Curtis, D. d., of this city,
win preach the baccalaureate sermon
this morning at II o'clock. On Mon
day evening there will be piano re-
cital. Wednesday evening there will
be an address by Gen. T. j. Morgan,
of New York. The commencement
exercises proper viii occur Thursday
evening at S o'clock. The address TO the
graduating class will be given by Rev.
George WI. Harr, ID. d., the editor Of
the Waterman, Boston.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
SPECIALS NATURAL
LINENS FOR DRESSES.

Novel weayes in Natural Linens on
sale Monday, March 23rd, and in con-
nection with them see the Natural
Linen effects in Hosiery, at soc. and 75c.
per pair, and shortly, when the weather
is warmer, we will have shoes to match.
W. III. q r. S. TUCKER & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Riggan Easter Egg Dye.
SIMPSONS Pharmacy-G Guaranteed.
C. A. Sherwood 81 Cot is False.
w. II. & r. S. Tucker & Co.-Kid
Gloves for Easter.
w. f. Jones Silk Day, Monday.
S. 81 d. Berwanger- Spring Suits.
Raleigh Stationery Co.-Blank Books
Made to Order.
w. G. Stronach & Sons Something
to Eat and Drink.
A. b. Everything New.
Academy of Music McCarthy's Mis-
haps.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
PERSONALS.

Mr.. Robert N. Page, of Aberdeen, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. i. S. Packard, of Pine Bluff, was
in the city yesterday.
Judge r. w. Timberlake was here
yesterday, returning to Louisburg.
Mr.. l.. j. Jones, prominent lumber
man of Hoffman, spent yesterday in
the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
GOOD INVESTMENT

For the need Of money in my bust
ness, + desire TO sell or borrow on a
fifteen year Endowment Policy for
81 600 in the Connecticut Mutual Life
Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn.
Thirteen premiums have been paid.
Address Policy"
r. O. Box 80, Raleigh, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

One energetic lady in every town and
city in the South to sell bargains in
staple goods at home. No such induce
lnents ever offered. Light work, steady
and better pay than was
ever made by any agents. No new goods
nor patents. If you think there is no
money in this, don't answer. Stamp for
particulars. p. o. BOX 734.
Atlanta, Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
TABERNACLE sERYICEs.

Pastor simms viii fill his pulpit to-
day and tonight as usual.
Morning sermon will be for the
afflicted and Bowed Down.
At night he vii preach on the "0ft
Repeated Call to Humanity"
Strangers and visitors cordially in
gited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
TO LET.

] s-room dwelling, Person street.
e-room dwelling, Blount street.
4-room dwelling, Hillsboro street.
7-room dwelling, Mcdowell street.
/ 8-roomdwelling Elm street.
/ 4-room dwelling, Dayie street
/ Groom dwelling, West Raleigh.
Apply to WYNNE & ELLINGTON.
No. 10 Hargett st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
SPECIALS NOTION DE
PARTMENT.

Monday, March 23rd, we sell, at a
special sale, Hard Rubber Ladies
Dressing Comb,71s inches long, at spe-
cial price, &c; worth actually Soc
bought at price, sold at a pirce.
W. H. d r. S. TUCKER IL co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
fuckers SPECIALS STRAW NAT
TTNGS

Special sale, Monday, March 23rd
rs rolls Chinese jointless. new stock,
spring styles, straw mattings offered,
with no charge for laying, at special
price, 23c. per yard, Special sale on
carpet floor, Monday, March 23rd
w. III. & r. S. TUCKER q co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
MARCH 22, 1896.
RUSEN ESS ITEMS
TNTEREsTING 10 FARMERS.

If you will use Polk Miller's Victory
Poultry Food" daily, it will keep your
chickens, ducks. and turkeys in a
healthy condition, and make them lay
twice as well. 1t is also a sure prevent
i've of cholera and gapes. Twenty-Five
cents at all stores.
POLK MILLER DRUG co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
WANTED.

An experienced young man wants posi-
ton. Can fill place as book-keeper or
assistant shipping or general clerk.
Can give any reference desired, and ac-
cept at once. ). l.. K.
North Wilkesboro, n. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

The S. A. L. will sell round trip
tickets from Raleigh to Charlotte on
March nth to 10th inclusive, good to
return March gath, on account of meet
ing of Y. NJ. C. A.; $3.50 for round trip.
The S. A. L. is the best and quickest
route to Charlotte from this city. Also
reduced rates from all points.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

N. &. STATE CONVENTION YOUNG
PEOPLES SOCIETY OF CHRIS
TIAN ENDEAVOR, GREENSBORO,
n. C., APRIL II TO 10, 1896.
For above occasion the Southern
Railway Company will sell round-trip
tickets April IS, 16 and 18th, final
limit April 21st, at rate of $4.05.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
SpECIAL SALE

Monday, March 23rd, Is inch Pure
Mohair Jackquard Sicillians, Pure Mo
hair Warp and Wool, the very latest
novelty for separate skirts45 inches
wide, $3.50 per yards.
w. II. d r. S. TUCKER & Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
! q q n THIS AFTERNOON.

Prof. Dinwiddie will speak to men
only this afternoon at Z O'Clock at the
~ N q. A. Subject, philosophy OF
Tefa,,fafions. There will be good
music. fed by w. j. Young, Jr, +, M.
Spencer, organist.
Al men cordially invited
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
NrI,ll STU ALTON.

An experienced and up-to-date print-
81 wants 4 situation as job compositor
or foreman. Address, stating particu-
lars a. RIB"
4. o. Box 314, Raleigh, n. G.
Or. syp. the well klwn optician, has
arrived again IN the city lie has his
Office at The Park Hotel, md Will re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
NoTICE.

] want every man and woman in the
United States interested in the Opium
md Whisley habits to have one of my
books on these diseases. Address b.
NJ. Woolley, Atlanta, Ga, Box $50, and
ono will be sent YOU free.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

Dughi, although he adyertises that he
viii freeze homemade cream for 30
cents gallon, says that he will do this
only on week days, as he does not freeze
fer himself on Sunday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
SPRING or '96.
Men S Spring Suits.

The door is aiar Day by day the needs of spring push
It wider and wider open Inside all is ready, and in such
readiness! better stock than better appointed
store better system of business better best than
year ago Beered by experiences by redoubed EFFORT oy
downright hard work Take us An the way through-fiaw
less and fauItless.
No one challenges position as leaders No one cam
for we hold ii by the right THAT superior iacieS give
us We hold il as a consequence of fair and hhcr1I
policy toward large and appecaye cenager that grows
steadily larger and large demonstrate ouWoIbu'SS
in your fuller satisfaction that the best talent can do
has been done All the advantage that capital can com
mand awaits you We stand purveyors OF an that i
popular fashionable worthq ~ dress not % the ICY" nv
Inc many 10 every man and boy in Raleigh 4" e study
every need every taste every whim every purse You
find us at our best now the greater BerWangers
Most of quality least of price.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
WANTED.

To sell stocks, bonds, paid up policies
and other calls securities, on small
commission.
WYNNE q ELLINGTON,
ms. and Real Estate Agents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
ROYsTER's CANDY.

Believe we have again met the popu-
lar taste in our latest production,
ideal OPERA CLIPS" assorted
favors, 20 cents per pound.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
.KER's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

fuckers SPECIALS MOHAIRS.
Monday, March 23rd we offer new
shipment of Black COMMISSIONING
additional noyelties-Mohair grena-
dimes, Mohair Hernannis, Mohair
Glaces, Mohair Jackquard Sicillians,
&c. &c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

REDUCED RATES TO Y. NJ. C. A.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

If YOU would always be healthy,
keep your blood pure with Hoods
sarsaparilla, the One True Blood Pu-
rifier
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

~ 100 per month, or more Chances Co make
~ money by speculation are better than
ever. Nice incomes are made from small
investments. Wheat and stocks Offer excel.
lent opportunities tor those with limited
means to make money. We always work
for customers interests Write for advice
and book, showing how GO do &c, free Co
mack & co - Broadway. New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
WANTEn.

A safe medium siae) fireproof; good
make. Write to
DRAWER II,
Raleigh, N. G..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
RheunaCde

The public has confidence in it and it
is not misplaced. A thorough trial will
convince you that it viii cure rheuma
tism From one to six bottles does the
work Read the following. 1t is only
one Of the many testimonials we are
getting:
WOULD pay 800 PER BOTTLE IF BHEUMA-
eide C0TLD NOT BE SECIREp FoR Less
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
Pacolet. 81 q . Lan. 81 Sc

aoVEUVl = Y ydII1 y TOO
Bobbitt Drug Co Raleigh, N c.:
Gentlemen:-Y 0urs to hand asking as
to results of your remedy for rheuma
tism in my case | do not wish to give
you undue encouragement as to its mer
its, and do not feel that / an uniting it
too strong when say that, knowing it
as / now do since it cured me of rheu
matism, if the conditions were to pay
one hundred dollars per bottle or do
without it, ] would have ii.
Yours truly,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
II. s. LIpscoMR.

Mr. Lipscomb isa prom inent merchant.
He used three bottles Of Rheumacide
If your nearest druggist does not sell
it, write to the BoBBITT DRUG Co, Raj
eigh, n. G Price, 81 per bottle, six
bottles for S..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
:::...::: A. STRONACE :: IS: g:
EvERYTslE6 FEW
New Goods at 0uiCk,moyinq Prices.

prices which
insure you saving Of at least % per
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22
Don
'riif0
With
Y our
Eyes,

And don't allow anyone to do it for you.
To preserve your sight have glasses fitted
by our opticiau, Examination free.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-03-22

No other proprietary medicine has ever
jumped into popular favor as quickly as
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-05-22
Ellie NE POUVAIT PAS EN-
MARIER TROIS

Ceci 6tait le curieux titre dune
com6die repr6sent6e dams FEST.
Certainem emit, la pauvre file ne
pouvait pas an marier trois, q
moins que la mort ne laide on que
lie moulin de divorce du Dakota
lui dome IL possibilite de changer
de partenaires. Aucune file ne peut
s'attendre q en- marier trois, d
moins que %separ6ment. Mails qu'el-
lie so marie tant qu'elle voudra
ellie pourra tou]ours faire un beau
voyage de noce par lie st Paul &
Duluth Ry.
Cest la ligne la plus populai
re du peuple tous les jours ct en-
toute saison de l'ann6e en-
ire St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth
West Superior, Saltwater, Tay-
lor's Falls ct autres points, parce
que ses trains de passengers ont
du plus haut luxe, ses "times ta-
bles" commode, ses annexes wives,
son chemin doux ct ses employees
les plus obligeants. Ellie a gagn6
SO reputation par ses propres ne
rites ct lie voyageur d'aujourd'hui
est l'ami ct proteoteur de demain.
Aussi prenez toujours 10 Duluth
Short Line lorsque vous voyagerez
S'adresser q W. A. Russell g.
2. A. St. Paul.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-05-22
Decisions Judiciaires Con-
Cernant les JOurnauX.

10 Toute personne qui retire re-
gulierement son journal du bureau
de poste, qu'elle ait souscrit on
non, que ce journal soft adress6 3
son nom GU 4 celui dun autre est
responsible du Placement.
20 Toute personne qui renvoi I'm
journal est tenue de payer tous
les Averages qu'elle dot sur abon-
nement. autrement l'6diteur peut
contlnuer 3 le lul envoyer jusqu'a
co quill ait pave. Dams CO cas-
l'abonn6 est tenu de bonner en- ou-
ire. lie prix de l'abouo ament JUS
qu'au moment du paien. ut, quill
ait retire on non le journal du bu-
reau de poste.
30 Tout abonn6 peut etre pour
suivi pour Announcement dams le dis
trict Oh lie journal sc public, lors
meme quill demeurerait d des cen
taines de lieues de Get endroit.
10 Les tribunaux ont decide
que le fat de refuser de r%etirer qn
Journal du bureau de poste, on de
changer de residence ct de laisser
accumuler les num6ros al'ancienne
adresse constitute une presumption
ct une preuve "prima faole" din
tention de fraude.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-05-22
"LE ROI DE PARIS"

La onne L%itt6rature FRANCHISE
pour le mois d'Avril 1896 content
au comp'et, IN des romans les
plus 6mouvants de Jules Mary,
intitul6 lie Roi de Paris" Tous
oeux qui ont la Ella Vengeance du
france" dams cette publication po.
pulaire, s6 rappelleronr combien
Get auteur est prologue d'emotions
au lecteur. Gle Ro1 de Paris" est
une historic moderne dun h6rita-
ge ct des aventures extraordinaires
de ph6r1tiere qui tombe au pou-
voir de deux bandits.
Oe superbe roman sera expedite
q toute adresse, franco, sur r6cep-
ton de 10 cents en- argent on IL
ents en- timbres par Leprohon &
Leprohon, 6diteur, Is St-Gabriel
Montreal, Canada.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-05-22

le nom de celle don't ellie await 6t6
s6par6e, dams cette fatale solr6e de
Jon arr1v6e a Paris, Heariette in
errompit pour la seoonde fois, son
r6cit. Latitude de la comtesse re-
tonnalt an point de lui faire sup
poser, qu'involontairement ellie
await raviv6 une douleur chez la
parente dn chevalier de Vaudrey.
Louise !c'est IN nom qui NEST
cher, dit la oomtesse.
"a cOntinuer.l
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-05-22

HEmployez toujours lie "RIVIERR
CHOLERA MIXTURE" guerison sure
du cholera. Prix, 25 cents.
Pour les personnes n%erueuses on mala-
dives, IL ny a pas de meillenr remede que
lie TONGUE de Bmuf, Fer ct Vim de T..
Riviere, pharmacien 1lO1 Adams Street
Prix75 cents la pinto.
LIE printemps arrive ct avec lui le cho-
l4ra ct les maladies d'intestins. Gu6rison
assuree par "Rivieres Chemic Melange.'
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1896-05-22
H0EIo DE L'oUH5T

:, c'est la tn Q puissante volonte
u roi qui s'opposerait 3 ce maria
e.
Henriette chancela. Ellie COM
orit quill s'agissalt pour Roger
l'une autre union impos6e par le
:o1 lui memel Et cot insurmonta-
bic obstacle lui d6voilait toute la
de l'amour qui .s'6talt
empar5 de son anne. Ellie fit cepen-
dant un violent effort sur elle-me-
me-, ellie imposa silence a son
occur ct, dune voix qui trahissait
4 peine ga violente emotion:
-Je m'avais trace ma route,
de vous avoir vue. La route
du sacrifice du devoir!
-Je le sails!
Diane de Lini4res attira la jeu-
ne file a ellie dams un movement
tout maternel. Ellie lui tena1t les
les mains qu'elle pressa dams les
siennes....
-Je sails aussi, ajouta-t-elle,
que nous sommes riches ct puis-
SAINTS.
Henriette releva la tote.
-Puissants! ft-elle.
La comtesse ne %voulut pas sc
laisser interrompre, de peur de
bonner le champ libre d une mau
vaise Interpretation de sa pens6e.
Ellie Sc hata d'ajouter:
Eft, 81 quelque jour nous pou-
vons reconna1tre votre d6sint6res
sement, votre %. courage, mon
enfant!
Subitement. il sc fit un change
ment dams latitude de la jeune
file. CONNIE 81 les paroles qua
vaient prononc6es la comtesse lui
eussent ouvert IN horizon nou-
veau. Et ellie s'ecria:
-Reconna1tre le courage que je
m'impose pour accomplir un bien
douloureux sacrifice: Vous le pou-
vez, madame vous le pouvez....
bientot.. 80. aujourd'hu1 meme!
Diane la regardait avec 6tonne-
ment
-Aujourd'hui meme, mon en-
FAINT, dites vous.
-Oui, madamel
Comment?
-Ecoutez-mci done madame,
De mon occur, continue Henriette,
de ma tendresse, %j'avais fait deuz
parts. L'une qui lui appartenait. >.
q luil
Puts s'animant:
-L'autre.. .~ All! l'autre, je
vous en- fails le serment, madame,
c'6tait la plus grande, la meilleure.
la plus pure. L'autre je l'avais
donn6e q une pauvre ct ch6re en-
fant... qu'on a cruellemet s6pa.
rec de moi.
-S6par6e? s'exclama madame
de Linieres.
-Oui, madame! s6paree.... e1
la VOLTA seule errante dams Paris
Henrlette await lev6 Sos regards
au ciel, el Sos yeux s'6tatent rem.
pills de larmes. Et c'est au milieu
des sanglots qu'elle poursuivit lie
triste r6cit de l'aventure a la suite
de laquelle ellie await %rencontr6 le
chevalier de Vaudrey.
-Votre famille est toute puts
sante, dit ellie, oh bien! cher
che l'amia qui ma 6t6 enlev6e.
qu'on la retrouve qu'on me la rem.
de, madame, ct '1mposerai silence
q mon occur! zen arracherai mon
amour! Et quel amour, grand
Dieu! Qu'on me la rende enfn, 81
ie dispara1trai, ]e m'exilerai pour
toujours.
Ellie s'6tait redress6e, ct, les
yeux lev6s au ciel, ellie SO croiss
les mains sur la %poitrine, on Sc
GRANT avec v6h6mence:
-Oail Je disparaf1rai, j'en fails
lei le SERPENT solonnel. Voyons di'
tee, madame, est-ce que c'est troI
demaRder?
Mon, mon enfant, non! sem.
pressa de r6pondre Ia comtesse, j.
vous promets mon aide, mon appui
Et celia sans retard, sans d6lai,
Voyons, parlez, doneez moi le nom
lie signalement De-.
Ellie s'interrompit. Henriette Ia
regardait aveo tristesse.
SON aiunalamantl HAlasl IL
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-27
Napo1eon,s Change of Manner.

There was something seriously amiss
with the central figure. He was often
suilen and morose, often violent and even
hysterical. To calm his nervous agitation
the court physician ordered warm baths.
which he spent hours in taking. Then,
again, he was irregular in his habits, being
often somnolent during the daytime, but
as frequently breaking his rest at mid
night to set the pens of his secretaries
scam pering to keep pace with the flow of
MS speech. With old friends he was
coarse and severe even the brutal Ven
damme confessed that he trem bled before
that ''devil of a man" while Lannes was
the only human being. who still dared to
use the familiar Thou" in addressing his
old comrade. To the face of his generals
the Emperor was merely cold; behind
their backs he sneered, saying, for in
stance, of Davout that he might give him
naver SO much renown, he would not be
able to carry it; of Ney that he was dis
posed to ingratitude and turbulence; OF
Bessieres, Oudinot and Victor that they
were mere mediocrities.-Prof Sloane
in the March Century.