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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-15

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-06-15

Canadian B0at Wlns the Race.
BEACONsyfLLE Que, Jane B-The third ri
the series II t~tween the Canadian yacht Do
u,isoa and the Yankee Al 81 Paul. Vas sailed to-
day The Deulinion finished at ) q and the Yankee
q sNi5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

by millions Of women and has brought
health. happiness and contentment to as
many homes.
Ny wife was sick for over eight years. writes
Albert Il Fulte. Esq. Of Altamont, Grundy Co,
rssu She had uterine disease and was treated
bv;wc physicians and got no relief. AT last
read about Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
sen. 70 The drug store, got one bottle and the
IL; dose gave ease and sleep. She had not slept
any for three nights: Being sure that ii would
cure her sent for Eve more bottles and when
.h, had taken the sixth bottle she was sound and
well We now have fine boy at Our house"
The Favorite Prescription - contains
10 alcohol and no opium or other narcotic,
and is perfectly harmless in any condition
nf the sYste,n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

No MATCH FOR ENGLAND AT SEA-
NJ. Lockroy, ex-Minister of Marine,
consulted by the Figaro as to France
was in position to wage naval war
with England, replied:
1.-The English are more than twice as
strong at sea as we. They have close
on six hundred war vessels of all kinds,
to which must be added three or four
hundred merchant steamers ready to
be armed. The Eoglish could alone
face France and the triple alliance.
Not only is the number of their war
ships formidable compared with the
French feet, but their organization Is is
incontestably superior to that OF all
other navies of the world. Every
where. on every sea, our feet is con.
fronted by British naval force OF
double. treble its strength, commanded
hv Young officers. In every sea the
English possess naval stations where
thew can re-victual and coal, lind am
munition and repair damages. As Tor
Ms we have no shelter ports or scarcely
any. With the exception OF Ioulon
we have nothing worth mentioning IN
the Mediterranean"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adult suffering from a cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles of any nature, who
will call at the Drug stores of Ernest L..
Allen-Claude M. Lennon-War6eld &
Hall-Charles G. Lennon-W. F.
Creighton & Co.,-or Richard Gibson
will be presented with sample bottle
of Boschee's German Syrup free of
charge. Only one bottle given to one
person, and none to children without
order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such q sale at Boschee's German Syrup
in all parts of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success Was marvellous.
1t is really the only throat and Lung
Remedy generally endorsed by physi-
clans. Our rs cent bottle will cure or
prove its value. Sold by dealers in all
civilized countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at 81
snd II As a. u. and 10, oo, oU oo anu
: SIS D. m. Opsn at 90 8. m, IL w "a.
and 4 80 p. N. On Sundays Northerh HALLE
oiosa os at / ! IA q. M and 20 p. m.
Sontharn msils Wis Chariot 3'vlue, ciose
a. : so and 10 SO a. N. and 10 anu oo
155 D. m. Open at 8 90 q. M. ana oo
ana Soa.borp a.So r mails. via Richmond, close st
~ 90 a m. and 9 so and 90 P. M
,sansssss Division mails ciose ut oo r. NJ
ond 2 45 pm. Open at ?. m.
ahu a,o-andr;a and Bound Hill mails close AZ
TO- M snd 90 p. N. Open at w 3. No.
and 80 p: m. o,. ,a;,. clo.e At Is
OnesIS snS : 55 D, m. Open at 8 90 a m and
4 so p. N, ,,o.o AZ ? 40 and II As
NJ snd 15, 2 90, oO anu % 0n :: .nd ~
r, Omen 1u1' at 5 90 a. ~, 12 w m ana o w An'
9f,5es 81 p: II qaiouzs-opsn at 8 90 s. m Close at
eU Sunday q y Honr-opsn at 9 90 a m. Close
at - . 80, oE ., Collection made on
Gd,IAu :ao rontes-6 80 and 10 OO q, m; anu
t1S.9 y nH and go p. m. Full route-o or ~ D. LIZ
% 30 NJ. Sunday COLLECTION 90 w ~
ana CsrTiers' ~" window open Sunday . w a. MS
ana GEsi;vsr;es I've u,sde 90 NJ, 90 p u.' ana
10 ?. nail all should be in ofiee ten minutes
AZ. az hour indicated fos eloaing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
A SURE CURE FOR GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use will
out Failure.

Twenty-Five Years Constant Use with
out Failure.
The first indication of Group is hoerse-
ness. and in child subject to that dis
ease it may be taken as sure sign of
the approach of an attack. Following
this hoarseness is q peculiar rough
cough. If Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough appears, it will prevent the at
tack. It ia used in many thousands of
homes in this broad land and never dis
appoints the anxious mothers. We
have yet to learn of a single instance
in which it has not proved effectual.
No other preparation can show such
record-twenty.f five years. constant use
without failure. For sale by all
druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

ne-yes. Poor. suffering wife poor, dis
,,s,,ed husband If the husband is a
cheerful. good humored man he will
err,pa;ilize if he is nervous, tired and
;.-;,ah,e himself he will probably go off
- The club or seek elsewhere more con-
genial company.
sick woman is 70 be pitied because
she is miserable and because she has not
g, earned that DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
ec-;p,ion will make her we'll
TIE "Favorite Prescription " was de-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 18th. 1899

ae tDlS liut-tQe eve vi tuS Ceul0Auldl
anniversary of the death of Washing
ton:
Philadelphia, Dec 18th, 1899.
Dear Burr-Since l wrote last we
have news from Europe, and l am
afraid it ia too true that the French
have been very successful in S@itzsr-
land xpect you will get the news
ia the papers. Providence, for some
cause unknown to US, suffers these peo-
pie to be scourge to the human race;
it is painful for me to discover that the
news has frightened up the coupten-
ances of the opposition. trust, how
ever, that prudence and moderation
may in part defeat their views. You
will receive with this letter from
General Lee, which he gave me today
L send to you. know nothing of its
contents. l send letter by this mail
to Doctor Lindsay, who lives at Paris.
| wish you to contrive it to him, it is
for him to send me an order to draw
money for him here, and which can
uot dc without.
December 17th.-Tne melancholy an,
louncement of the death of that great
add good George Washington reached
US today. Congress Immediately ad-
journed and tomorrow | expect some
thing will be said about mourning. His
loss is perhaps the greatest at this crit
ical moment. God knows what is to
become of us. Il
Dec. 25th. have just sent over to
the printing Office for yesterdays paper,
;nH T tn M
zone could be had. 1t contained the
steps taken by Congress on the loss of
the great and good Gen. Washington.
l expect you will find them repubished
in the Alexandria papers. Tomorrow
is the day that an oration is to be de-
ivered in honor of mis- memory, and
Gen. Lac is appointed to deliver it.
The melancholy event which has taken
place puts a stop to business, 30 that
nothing of consequence has come on,
nor do I think we ehall begin until the
holidays are over. lam persuaded that
Congress will steadily go on with such
measures as may be supposed the best
calculated to promote the interests and
secure the rights of the people.
One serious danger, however, arises
from existing circumetances-the
French will believe that they have
strong party in this country, and how
ever they may be mistaken great dis
tresses may be brought on our country
in consequence; and if their successes
shou d continue in Europe they may
succeed in bringing this country into
their power, for there is one truth OF
which cannot doubt-that we have
people iu our country who, rather thaa
not rule at all, would willingly do il
with their aid, even if it was attended
with the surrender Of our independence.
1 have got newspaper today which |
send. am, with my affections to all,
yours. LEVIN POWELL.
10 Major Burr Powell, Middleburg,
I,oudoun county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
For Over Fifty Years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REAEDY.-mra
WinsIow's Soothing Syrup has been used 20.
oTer fftJ years hy millions Of mothers foI
their children while teething, with perfect
uccess, It soothes the child, softens the gums,
aiiays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the
best emedy for Diarrhea. Is pleasant to the
tis;c. Sold By Druggists in every part Of the
world, twenty-five cents bottle. Its vslue
Is siucalculable. Be sure and esk for MIRA. Wins
IoE's Soothing Syrup and take ne other kind
isn1? &c d&v1v-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

BOATg-The new Metallic Boats arc hand.
some and a close imitation to the world re-
nowned OLYMPIA, commanded by Dewey at
Manila. Boats in sll shapes demanded by
youth inflated with the life Of sailor. Prices
26c SOC and 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

DOLLs.-Our assortment of Dolls compare
favorable with large assortments shown in
the retail stores in Washington Our new
collection Of foreign dolls are simply beauti-
ful and wonderfully cheap. Dolls range in
prices from sc up. Low prices move big
stock of Dolls rapidly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
A FriGhtfui Blunder

Will often cause q horrible Burn,
Scald, Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arni-
ca Salve, the best in the world, will
kill the pain and promptly heal it.
Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Boils, Felons, Corns all Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25c. a
hox. Cure guaranteed. Sold by E.
s. Leadbeater & Sons, Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

TRUNKS.-A grand toy for the girl child
and a receptacle for all the dollie dresses and
other articles cherished as a momento Of bliss
full moments of youth and Christmas festivi-
ties. Prices 25c, soc, Toe, 81 and S;1.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

DOLL CARRIAGES. "A girl child's first
idea is a carriage for her new doll The. girl
children look forward to one of extreme
pleasure when their dream is realized with
handsome new Doll Carriage on Christmas
morning. Prices 25c, 5Oc,, 75c, 81, $1.5O,
So, SO, $4 and $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

TRICK BoxEs.-Christmas is period of
Joy and the amusement afforded from box
of innocent tricks adds moro joy to good
time Prices 25c, SOC and 81. Make homo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
NEW TOYS.
-:0;--

We enumerate and mention only small
section of our large stock of NEW TOYS
Low prices play an important part in the
selection Of TOYS for the holidays. No left
over TOYS for inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

woman -
n distinctly feminine
yay The most delicate
reryes Of her body are
in a state Of chronic
;~.i,a.iou. She has
hesdache and back
,c,,s. She is listless
and sp;ri,less. She is
cross and blue. She
feels ;as: life is not
worth living and her
temper rejects the
.iition of her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

Neiopeu over
t h irty years
ago in the reg
ular practice
of DR.. K. V.
Pierce who is
and was then,
chief consult
ing physician
to the Inva-
lids Hotel and
Surgical Insti-
tute, at Buff
falo, n. y.
Since then it
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

GAMEs.-For home amusements and en-
tertaining Christmas Games play an import
ant part. We show Games of almost every
make known to the trade. Prices 25c, oOc,
75c, 81, $1.25 and $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

One Minute Cough Cure is the best RENE
dy ever used for coughs and colds 1t Is
aneQualed for whooping cough. Children
aIl ike it," writes Fl N. Williams, Gentry
vile. nd. Never fails. 1t is the only hsrn-
less r.medy that gives immediate result
Cures coughs, colds, hoarseness, Group, pneu-
moNis bronchitis and all throat snd lung
troubles. It's early use prevents consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

vELOCIPEDEs-A toy of strength and
great pleasure for the youth seeking outdoor
exercise and health. Prices 81 40 to $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
McClure's Magazine.
81 YEAR. 1oc COPY.
Notable Features for 1000.

Notable Features for 1000.
The Life of the Master. by tho Rev. John
Watson. D. D author of the Mind of the
Master Beside the Bonnie Brler Bush" J" &C.
illustrated, largely in color from pictures
made in Palestine by Corwin Knapp Linson.
A Novel by Anthony Hope.
Frequent Contributions, by Rudyard Kip
ling.
Short Stories by Mark Twain.
SCIENCE AND EXPLORATION.
The Hottest Heat.
Filter Plants of Europe.
Bscterology in Commerce.
The Inside of the Earth.
Lieut.. Peary's Latest Campaign for the
Cy Warman's Account of the Klondike
Railroad.
On the Greatest Ship Afoat.
SHORT STDRIES by such well known
writers as Bret Harte, Cy WaIman, Booth
Harrington. Shan F. Bullock, Tighe Hop
kjns. RoberG Barr, Clinton Boss and w. a.
INTERESTING ARTICLES by Lieut..
Richmond P. Hobson, Capt. Joshua slocum,
Hamlin Garland, B. s. Baker Rev Cyrus i.
Rrady. Prof. E. e. Holden, Ex-Governor d. s.
Boutwell, and others.
THE S. g. MCCLURE COMPANY,
200 East 25th Street,
Now York City, New YoIk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

TOOL CHESTs.-A Tool Chest for an in
dustrious boy. Many boy has received an
idea Of greatness and prominency from box
of tools. Prices 25c, 5Oc 75c 81, $1.6O
and So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

1t takes but a minute 10 overcome tickling
in the throat and to stop cough by tho use
of Ono Minute Cough Cure This remedy
quickly cures all forms of throat and lung
troubles. Harmless and pleasant to take. 1t
prevents consumption. A famous specific for
grippe and its after effects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
MEDICINAL.
HAPPINESS

:. deoendeut upon the health of the wife
= noe than on any other one thing. If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

AgNOLD's BROMo-CELERY. Try this
1nrjvaloa remedy for Headaches Neursigis'
glsara7snAse 10 cnnta
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

How Are Your Kidneyss
DR. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. SAM
nle free Add. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago ar n Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
UMBRELLA.

TABLE CLOTHS,
fringed in red and white, and red and green,
&c, at 6Oc, 75c and 85c each.
Oil Boiled at 81 25, 81 so, $1.75 and So.
Table Cloths, frinRed, pure linen, in plain
white, also red and blue borders, at 81 25.
Table Cloths and Napkin sots.
Table Cloth Patterns.
Chenille Table Covers at 29c, Toe and
$1.75c each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

MUSICAL TOPS.-We must compare our
Musical Tops to an Estey Organ. The sweet
ness dropped from these revolving tops CON-
pletely fsscinste the whole community. Prices
25c and SOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12
AN OLD LETTER.

The following extract from letter
from Col. Levin Powell, member of
Congress from Loudoun county. Va,
l79S-lSO2 to his sop, Major Burr Powell,
of Middleburg, Va, is of pecial interest
at this t,me-the eve OF the centennial
anniversary of the death of Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

PIANOs.-A beautiful line Of Pianos in
white. bronze, &c. Prices 25c. SOC and 81
A girl receives the tone of sympathy from
these boxes of sweetness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

ARKe.-Noah's Ark is household word
in every family in Christendom If Noah
we're alive today he would select an Ark from
our assortment of new, bright Toys. Prices
25c and upwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1899-12-12

PuBLrsHED DAILY AND TRI.wEEKLY At
Gazette Building. $40 u 812 Prince at
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-24
-,
M1q2lT
THE ARTIFICIAL Jaw.
Japrncse Backsliders.

Christianity is going backward In
japan instead of forward, according to
Japanese newspapers. Several prom
inent men have turned their backs. on
the Christian faith after they had adj
vanced greatly in its teachings. The
most notable change is that of the Rev.
Paul Kanamori. He was pastor of a
Congregational Church at Toxic and
President of the Doshisha University.
He wrote several religious books that
are still being distributed by mission
aires. He has gone into business and
given up the Christian pursuit entirely.
He is now a director in the Toxic
Stock Exchange.
The Rev. DR.. Ichihara. who -four
years ago was at the head of the school
of laws and politics in the Doshisha
University. is now noted only for his
business ability. He is an officer in
the Nippon Bank and has made a large
amount of money since he left the
church. Prof. Yujero Motora, a prom
inent officer in the Toxic Imperial Uni
versity. has severed all connection with
the Christian church. He stNc1ed in
America under the auspices of the
Methodist Episcopal Church and held
a position in the Methodist College. He
now denies both God and Christ, and Is
a leader in a strong faith known as
the Nippon Shugi, or japanese princi-
DleS
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-24
ONE SHIP WITHIN ANOTHER
The Queer Trip of one Steamship A.
round the Horn.
Lhe Captain's story.

Now for the Captains story.
1t was In the year 1S49 or so that
the small side-wheel steamboat s. b.
Wheeler was built at Eastport, Me.
She was a good example of the steam
boats of that period; well fitted and
furnished. and of about 250 tons bur-
den.
The Wheeler made one season, with
Indifferent success, upon the st. Croix
River (Which is the eastern information
al boundary line between the United
States and the British possessions in
Americal, and then, the California
boom being at its height, she was sent
as a Yankee venture, to San Francis
So says the Lwiston Journal.
She proved the first steamboat to
ply the inland waters of California,
and ran, for long time, upon the Sac
ramento River, until outclassed by 9th
or steamers. when she crossed the Paci-
fic TO Honolulu.
The Wheeler was a pioneer in more
than this, however. Her departure
marked the first attempt of its kind
In transportation annals. 1t was an
event OH the st. Croix to witness which
the whole population of the river
towns gathered. / am told by the
Captains wife, to whom he turns for
verification and dates as he tells me
the story, that at that gathering she
first met the Captain. Perhaps 1t Is
this fact which has caused the gallant
sailor to retain so much interest in the
now Out-of-date craft.
Up the river upon the English side
of the st. Croix, was built the bark
Fanny. She was built for a purpose;
% nfx.aa fhn
S. Il. Wheeler in her capacious hold.
The very day that she was launched
she was also sunk but by design. In
deed. the bark had no stern; the tidal
river flowed in and out of the empty
shell.
Alongside was brought the steamer.
Her funnel and walking-beam had
been removed but otherwise she was
not dismantled. AS the tide served
just for the purpose, the Wheeler was
fioated. head on, to a berth within the
submerged hull. 1t was pretty good
fit.
After fastening the steamer well
within, they towed the bark around,
with head up stream: the receding tide
flowed out, and the Fanny and the ).
i. Wheeler rested upon the river bot
tom, the one inside the other.
Next they fixed the stern in place
with screw bolts, following the design
of the builders, and with the next tide
which assembled the ST. CroiX the bark
fioated--in fact, they both floated.
Next they stepped the masts and put
on the rigging. OF the bark's three
masts. two, the main and mizzen,
passed directly through the steamer to
reach the keel.
The space between the shells of the
two vessels was packed with coal; pro-
visions were taken as a cargo, and,
with passenger list of 200 goldseek-
ers, many of whom had grand quar-
ters in the Wheeler's cabin, the two
crafts in one were lowed out of the
river, amid the shouts of the populace
TO square away in Passamaquoddy
for the long voyage around the Horn
to the Golden Gate.
That she arrived at her destination,
we have ample proof; moreover the
bark Fanny came back to Boston.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-24
MAP SHOWING ROUTE.

per hour. Faster communication botl
by sea and land will doubtless soon re
duce the minimum time to thirty days
The present d-the-world time
table is as follows:
New York to Southampton, six days
Southampton to Brindisi, three and
one half days; Brindisi to Yokohama
by Suez Canal, forty-two days; Yoke
hama to San Francisco, ten days; SaI
Francisco to New York, four and one
half days; making total of sixty-siN
days.
1t might fairly he said, however, thai
one sees much more of the world in
going about it by the present route.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1899-10-24
The Imperial BODY Gnard.

Inc Imperial BOOy Gnar0.
The Cent Gardes foundered with the
Second Empire in 1870 says London
Truth. The corps dated from the time
of the Crimean War, when visit from
Queen Victoria was expected. The
tallest and finest looking men and Off
GERS were selected for the cavalry.
There were 1877 of the former and IL
of the latter, but the number of men
was increased to 20S. Their function
was purely decorative, and they chiefly
served within the palace. What swells
the officers were in their sky-blue uni
form bedight with gold lace! The
corps had regulations of their own.
They were on no account, when on
duty, to stir unless to salute the EN-
peror or the Empress.
One day Marshal Castellane. a vain,
old. peppery parsonage, had occasion to
see the Emperor soon after the crea-
ton of the Cent Gardes Two of them
kept guard beside the door opening
from the anteroom on the presence
chamber. They remained in the regu-
lation attitude-that is to say, with the
right arm horizontally stretched out,
and holding a musket by the bayonet
The butt end rested on the ground.
The Marshal was in uniform. Furious
at not being saluted, he asked the one
nearest to him what he meant. The
Cent Garde seemed neither to see nor
hear, Castellane lost self-restraint and
abused him. Still the soldier remained
impassive. The irate Marshal sent for
Col. Verify to complain. The Colonel
failed to make him understand that
approval and not chastisement was
due. Thus the matter was brought be-
fore the Emperor. who gave the COM
plainant a sharp rap on the knuckles
by expressing his pleasure at the Spar
tan attitude of household guard who
was bound to ignore every rank but
the imperial.