The sun., 1902-02-09
OOM PAUL IN EXILE.
How the old Man Lives In the Little Town
Of Hilycrsum in Holland.
From. the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Fron. the Philadelphia Public Ledger
The final scenes in the long and adven-
turous career OF the eX-Presidcnt of the
south African Republic. now on the point
OF absorption IN the British dominions. are
being enacted at little town named Hill
vcrsum. in Holland According to the
latest advices, his end cannot be very far
of, and one of tho most remarkable men
OF the last century will disappear forever
from the stage OF human affairs, Mr. Kr1-
ger inhabits a small, two-stored house.
known as Casa Cara similar In every way
to the residence OF the wealthy Dutch mer-
chants. and OF the usual type OF country
houses in Holland There are grounds sur
rounding the building In which the President
spends a good portion OF each day,
Hilversup is a town OF about 5000 In
habitants. and is half an hours ride by rail
from Amsterdam. IL is a favorte country
residence of the Dutch. being very healthful
and quiet Dom Paul rises early. according
TO his lifelong custom. takes n cup OF black
coffee the first thing in the morning and when
dressed repairs 10 the garden. where he re-
mains. us a rule. till half past 0 During this
time he goes through his mail. which has
previously been classified for him by his
private secretary. lie always takes with him
on these occasions his two insepara BILE COM
panions, "A large pipe and large old-fashloned
Bible with large metal clasps
Although he Knows the sacred books al
most by heart. especially those OF the Old
Testament. and can always quote an appro-
pirate passage from the Bible suitable for
any given emergency, yet he. nevert heless.
reads his Bible every day under the shade
OF a large tree in the pleasant grounds of the
villa At noon precisely. for Mr.. Kruger Is
nothing II not methodical, he takes a cold lun-
,hcon with his party. which as a rule. con-
slsts of his nephew, Mr.. Eloh. who Is also
his private secretary, and Mr.. van Boschoeton.
cx-Chief OF the Transvaal Ministry. Messrs.
Back van Ven and Breedel. who are in attend
anCc on tho aged eX-president. His faith
ful servitor, Happc, and Belgian physician.
Dr ieymans, always accompany him. The
latter has forbidden him the use OF any wine
or liquors, his only drink beln mineral water.
After luncheon Mr.. Kruger takes a siosta.
which lasts TIL O'Clock in the afternoon.
He then goes Tor u drive in a carriage bear
ing the former arms and escutcheon OF the
1ransyaai, and returns TO the house by o
O'Clock II pleases the old man greatly
to oo.erve the general respect which he
meets with from all classes OF the public.
ana even the children strike up the Boer
national anthem which every one knows In
Holland, as he passes by. lie takes supper at
/ half past 0, nd rctres invariably at SP NJ
His undaunted spirit does not appear TO be
crushed by the reyerses which have over
! taken his b. loved country. and from time to
! time he observes, We are strong As ever We
wclc; We can continue this hrht right along
/ ana VIII never admit defeat" brave hut i'll
| considered expressions from the lips OF thi.
| most remarkable old man whose name viii
undoubtedly drilt down 10 the remote-t