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New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
THE ST. REGIS LAKES

Upper St. Regis. n. Y. Aug. / (SpecepNeNt
week will mark the opening of the season for the
St Regis Yacht Club On Monday the annual
meeting for the election of officers will be held at
Twin Pines the Spitfre lake camp of Simeon J.
Drake treasurer of the club Interest in water
sports is steadily the increase on the st. Regis
waters, and several high power motor boats
have this week been placed in commission. One
of the largest Of these was 65-horsepower motor
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
At BRIARCLIFF MANOR.

Briarclif Manor N Y. Aug. with the COM
bination of bright sunshine and cool breezes the
guests at Briarclin Lodss have managed to find
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
THE RUIsSEAUM0NT

Lake Placid N y Aug. This week the guests
at the Ruisseaumont have been living mainly on
the tennis courts and in the waters OF Lake
Placid Among those who have been active on the
courts are Upton Sinclair. L. Morgan, Foster MILL
KEN ir William Glogau, Richard c. Bunzi, W. A
Kerr Philip Ketchem, d. Hull, Mr.. and Mrs D.
Yale Mr. and Mrs. w. Splitter, Mr. and Mrs T.
B. Stanley Taylor Stanley, Mr.. and Mrs Morgan
Miss Morgan and E. Fl. Patrick.
Several additions to the cottage colony were
made this week. Mrs J. II. Gilmore and her
mother, Mrs. w. o. Wylie, OF New YORK. nave
taken the cottage they had last season. and Fich-
ard c. Bunzl, of New York, has taken cottage
for the balance of the season John NJ Satterheld,
who recently Joined the cottage colony was joined
by his mother, Mrs. NJ. NJ. Satterfed, of New
York. Among the automobile parties arriving at
the Ruisseaumont this week was one composed
of Mrs. J. E Anderson. Miss Sophie c Anderson
and Mrs. James NJ. Lawton, of New York.
Mrs. Calvin Pardee among the arrivals or
the week. Joining AIr. Pardee and Mrs. H. w
Warden. Miss Lucia\ Warden, H. w. Warden, jr,
and Miss Holly Beach. who have been here some
time.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
THE ALGONQUIN.

AlEonquin, n. Y, Aug David Stevenson, of
New York who is spending the season at the
Algonquin. is the envy of his fellow guests be-
cause OF the exceptional luck he has had fishing
this week Mr.. Stevenson has caught seven Of
the largest lake trout taken out Of the Lower
Saranac. Three of these fish had aggregate
weight OF tw wenty-three pounds. the weight OF one
being nine pounds. that Of another eight and that
OF the third six Recent New York arrivals in
ciude William Hepburn Russell, L. E. Shipman.
Ernest F. Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. E A Goewey, A
D. Moore, A. P. Ford, Miss NJ. Kugler. Miss c. G.
Saunders and w. c. Wood and Mr.. and Mrs. c. P
Stiliwen, and Mr.. and Mrs. 5. G. Storm Of Brook
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
MELRoY OF NEW YORK.
WOODS AT LAKE PLACID

boat owned by George II. Earle. said to be the
most speedy craft the lakes. j. c. r Peabody
and Lewis Thompson, who were out In ro"ooat
in the Upper st. Regis evening early In the
week were upset but assistance was close at
hand and they escaped with nothing but a wet
ting The Misses French guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George II. Earle at Camp Katia, on the upper
lake. Robert Garrett is entertaining a large
house party his camp. NJ. H. Lothrop of Bos-
ton, is guest at the Upper st. Regis camp OF his
brother, a. NJ Lot1rop. Miss Woodward is a
guest at this camp.
MI and Mrs. j. W. Cushman guests at the
camp OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. l. Slade.
y. ". Drrkee returned this week to his camp
on the upper lake. Theodore N Ely, OF the Penn
sylv&nia railroad, arrived at the camp of Henry
L. Hotchkiss, Spitfire Lake. At his camp on
the Upper St. Regis Charles r. Henderson has
been entertaining friends. Mr. and Mrs. Craig j.
Drake the guests OF Mr.. brakes father
Simeon J. Drake. Work was begun this week on
the camp for the Misses Cameron. Spit
I,9E
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
PAUL SMITHS.

Paul Smiths. y. Y. Aug. 1.-The Paul Smith
baseball players already repeating the history
of previous seasons and winning games Each
of the games played thus far. with Ma
lone and the other with Tupper Lake, has resulted
in an overwhelming victory for the home team.
Many automobile parties arrived at Paul Smith s
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02

diving contest under the water and leap frog
Prizes were awarded in each contest
New-York tribune., 1908-08-02
THE GRAND VIEW.

Lake PLACID. N Z, Aug. THE formal open
ing Of Bachelors Hall. which is scheduled for to-
day. IS of the events which patrons of the
Grand View have this week been looking forward
The building has been treated in Colonial style
regards color and furnishings and presents an
attractive appearance. An excursion party to
High Falls included Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hopper
Mrs LanniGg. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Hunter. the
Misses De Verona Mrs. Arthur L. Marsh and her
son Sterling II. Marsh: Miss Parsons and Major
and Mrs Walter Hotchkins. One Of the most
enjoyable card parties Of the season at the grand
hination of bridge whist and FIVE hundred Twelve
prizes were awarded Among the winners were
Mrs Edward Seymour. Z. G. Decker. Mrs. God
frey and Mrs ]. Purdy. OF New York. Again this
week the Grand View baseball team victorious
the diamond. defeating a strong local team by
= score Of to o. Giles Dickinson. formerly Con-
sal General al Constantinople, was among those
Who arrived at the Grand View this week
THE STEVENS HOUSE.
Ieke Placid. y Y. Aug 1.-On the enlarged
links al the Stevens House the golf players have
been busy all the week. A new record for the
course has been esta ablished by A. ". Tillinshast
seVentysix strokes for eighteen holes and thirty
seven for nine. At horseback riding however Mr..
Tillinghast was not SO successful. for while out
for gaop early one morning he encountered an
automobile, and the spirited animal he was riding
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
REPUBLICANS BOLT
IN CROWDS To
HEMANS' SIDE
OvATE-WiDE DisAFFEcTIoN FOR
WARNER PLACES MICHIGAN AS
ANOTHER DOUBTFUL" IN THE
q. o. p. TROUBLE COLUMN.
INDICATIONS throughout

INDICATIONS throughout the
state point strongly to bolt
from the Republican vote TO the DEM
ocratic nominee for governor-lawton
r. Hemans--ln case. when the returns
ere all in. Fred M. Warner Is officially
decided to be the G. o. p. nominee,
Instead of Or. j. q. Bradley. Warmers
general inefficlency, machine methods,
broken promises and last, but not the
least as a deciding factor-the Glazier
incidental have contributed to n
general reversion Of feeling among the
rank and file Of the party, az we'll az
among some Of its most Influential |
leaders, IL is said. As the returns
come in. Il is noticeable that some
counties that we're supposedly. pro-
Warner now are strongly set against
him. Warmers lead has been consid-
erably reduced by the official canvass
Of votes in Saginaw county, resulting
In a gain of 1903 votcs for Bradley
There Is now an aggregate gain Of $50
for Bradley and a LOGS Of SO for War
ner, making Bradley's net gain 213.
The Republican vote for governor now
10. Warner, 88,460; Bradley, 1888,
leaving Warmers plurality but 1927.
And here are the straws showing how
the wind 10 veering towards Hemans:
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Hemans Sentiment Growing.

JACKSON, Mich. Sept 10.-(Spe-
cial. In favor OF Lawton
I. Hemans for governor Is growing
here among Republicans. and 1t 10 pre-
dicted by number Of men prominent
in the party that HssnGns will carry
Jackson county. but they decline to
express themselves 20 for publication.
How large a majority Hemanse viii
have In this county il, Of course. con-
jectural Some place 10 at high az q
thousand. but more conservative place
IL at fully 500. There are good
many sore Bradley men In this city
and county" said County Chairman
Chas. ]. Leland, and this is about all
he would say for publication. AT the
county Republican convention here.
the mention Of Gov. Warmers name,
when the resolutions were read, failed
to elicit any applause, although there
was big demonstration at the an
nouncement OF VIM. II. Taft for pres
ident. Congressman Townsend for
United States senator and NJ. F. Cot
trell, OF this city, for state treasurer.
Many staunch Republicans here, al
though not prominent In politics. are
heard to say they will vote for He
mans. this fall. Democrats are jubil-
ant over the situation and predict a
sweeping victory over the entire state.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
WOMAN HURLS
SELF FROM BRIDGE
DESPONDENT OVER BOYS EN-
LisTMENT IN NAVY, CHICAGO
MOTHER TAKES LIFE.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10-Climbing over
the railing at the east end of the Van
Buren-st. bridge. Mrs. Alma Dooley
threw herself into the river and was
drowned.
Mrs Dooley had come downtown TO
see her husband, who is employed at
Clark and Van Buren-sts. The couple
had quarreled at dinner time over
20-year old son of Dooley by former
marriage Mrs. Dooley objected TO the
young mans presence in the house and
the father took him, after dinner, to
the recruiting station. where he en-
listed.
Shortly after o'clock. Mrs. Dooley
met her husband in front of the La
Safest. station. She told him she
was going to commit suicide by throw
ing herself from the elevated railroad
structure. The husband apparently
talked her out OF the idea OF self-de-
struction at that time and Mrs. boo
ley stearted home, but upon reaching
the Van Ruren-St bridge. she jumped
the rail. The body was not recovered
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
TODAY'S ENTRIES.
AT SHEEPSHEAD.

First race, the Wanda handicap
8 l-2 furlongs. main course: Montgom
cry. 126; Bar None, 124; Westbury
100; Nimbus. 118; Golden Pearl, 116;
Spooner. 113; Mayfield. Ill; Adriache
1O7; Cressina. LOG: Jersey Lightning
104; Beaucoup, 50; Sir Toddington
SO; Statesman, 90; Saylor, 80.
Second race. Balzac steeplechase
about 21-2 miles: Pagen Bey. 142;
Pirate. 49, Caller. 1852; Economy,
142; Ramrod. 1872.
Third race. the Fairplay IL fur
longs. futurity course: Roger De
Coverly, 112; Bonhomme, III; War
field, III; Witching Hour, III; In
tervene, ia; County Fair, 112:
Guatemotzin. 112.
Fourth race. the flight, furlongs.
main course: Roseben, 1922; Half Sow.
ereign, 100; Arctic, 10; Ben Ban, 107 I;
Baby Wolf, ~'107; Brookdale Nymph,
1O7; Westbury. 107.
Fifth race, the Russell, mile and a
half, turf course: Monfort, 101, Cairn.
germ. los; Moquette, 100; Bedouin, 9S
Sixth race. the Ironsides, 1-2 fur
longs. main course: Ogemah. 10S;
Lawton Wiggings, 107: Sandpiper,
i94; Foreguard, fo4; Warfeld, 102;
Nedlim. 102; Eschau, 1902; Court Lady,
101; Bonnie Kelso, 100; Grania. 99;
Floreal. SO; 'Lasata, 1902; "Chepontuc.
81; 'Star Thistle, 81; "Spellbound,
"a; Leakout, 102.
Apprentice allowance.
Weather clear. track fast.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
BELIEVE WOMAN
WAS MURDERED
KNOWN DEGENERATE Is SUS
PEcTEp IN DEATH OF LIZZIE
YOUNG.

Justice Gerhard. OF Hamframck. will
cause a careful investigation OF the
circumstances surrounding the death
OF Mrs. Lizzie Young, aged 40, whose
body was found dead In the bushes In
Hamtramck township Sunday.
at looks to me as OF the woman
met with foul play" declared the jus
tiee. II understand she was seen
walking with a man, a degenerate
whose name the officers now have"
Justice Ninder Is of the same opin.
ion. and will cooperate with the other
officers in pushing the investigation.
Mrs. Young had a daughter, Mrs
Johanna Flick. living at No. l56s Bald
win-ave. She says that the last time
she saw her mother she said she was
going to Hamtramck to work
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
hollanders are for Hemans.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Sept. 10
Especial. THE dutch of this city and
county are convinced OF the insincer-
ity OF Warner and are veering toward
Hemans, for whom II Is already
known large numbers of them will
cast their ballots. Over a dozen OF
the most prominent Hollanders have
openly declared themselves opposed
to Warner. This will be the first
time In the history of the Dutch col.
ony that the head OF the Republican
state ticket will be bolted. Numbers
often have voted the Democratic tick.
ct on local issues, but II Is noteworthy
that they stick together" when vot-
ing and that II the more influential
vote one way, that is the way for the
rank and file. More than one-third of
the population OF this city Is com.
posed of Netherlanders and they can
make the county's positical aspect.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
SUSPECT HELD
IN RUsT|N CASE
cHAs. e. DAVIS TO BE FURTHER
EXAMINED REGARDING DOC
TORS MURDER.

OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 10.-Charles
Edward Davis is now under arrest in
connection with the mystery surround
ing DR.. Rustins death.
Davis is the famous other man"
with whom Mrs. Rice testified DR..
Rustin had compact TO give him
enough poison TO kill himself, and
in return the other man was to shoot
and kill Rustin before taking the
poison. At the police station Davis
was booked simply as suspicious
character and was released on $4,000
bail furnished by his brother. Fred II.
Davis. vice-presdent of the First Ma
tional bank of Omaha
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

kirk failed to mention Warmers name
at the county convention. day before
yesterday. Is also regarded as signifl-
cant. especially in view OF the activi'
ties OF Democrats who are planning a
big celebration when Bryan comes
this month, and have made unusual
efforts TO name county ticket that
would win. The large plurality given
Bradley at the primary, shows that
Warner is not popular In this county
There IL not the slightest doubt that
the mass Of Independent voters will
support Hemans. The fact that Dean
Cooley. of the University OF Michigan
received 20 votes for lieutenant COVER
nor and Is probably nominated by the
Democrats. naturally would help He
mans locally.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Detection in Bad Axe.

BAD AXE. Mich, Sept. 10 (Spe-
cial. There will be a bolt Of at least
40 Republicans here, from Warner TO
Hemans. This Is a very conservative
estimate and based on actual inter
views. The number breaking from the
G. O. p. ranks TO cast a vote for the
Democratic nominee for governor PROB
ably will be twice as many.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Comes Right Out for Hemans.

GLADWIN Mich, Sept. lO.-tSpe-
cial. Among a number OF prominent
Republicans here, who have declared
that they will scratch Warner and
vote for Hemans for governor, 10 O..
w. Doane, OF Gladwin County Abstract
Co. MIR. Doane said In the presence
OF representative of The Detroit
Times: Warner will not have my
vote. For once l will depart from
my time-honored custom and vote for
Hemans" NJ K. Baker said: Not
much will | cast vote for Warner.
don't like the way the bunch Jug
glcd the state funds during his lust
hence. | will have to
scratch the head OF the state ticket"
While, as a unit, the leaders here are
with Warmers apparent
many are too conservative
to commit themselves for publication.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
stronq Indications Of Rep. Bolt.

ANN ARBOR. Mich, Sept. TO-
While many prominent Republicans
decline 10 be quoted (Which. in itself
is a significant fact. showing that
there is no outspoken loyalty for War.
ncrl. every indication shows bolt
from Warner TO Hemans. That New.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
DIES FROM eANeReNE.

ALPENA. Mich, Sept. 9.-(Spe-
cial.) Edward Reuil. aged So. a con.
ductor on the Detroit K Mackinac. is
dead here. following an accident
wherein he lost an arm by falling un
der his train. Gangrene set in. He
is survived by his wife and two chill.
drpn
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Republicans to Vote for hemans.

HILLSDALE, Mich, Sept. 10.-(Spe-
cial.)--On account of strong Bradley
continent in this county. large num-
Der OF active Republicans will quietly
vote for Hemans for governor, II 1t Is
decided Warner is the nominee.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Three Parties Favor Hemans.

LUDlNGTON. Mich, Sept. To-
Especial, Mason is ordinarily a
strong Republican county, but this
year there are unmistakable evidences
that point to curtailment Of the
usual Republican majority. II Is gem
orally believed that Hemans will run
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Still Talking OF Bolt.

MONROE. Mich, Sept. 10.-(Spe-
cial.D There is still talk OF the bolt
OF Republicans from Warner TO He
mans 1.-The allegation that number
of Democrats voted for Warner at the
primaries is said to look as II War
ner's majority would be cut down.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
AT MONTREAL.

First race. 2.year-olds, 1-2 furlongs
The Earl. 81; Red Mimick, 81; Hawks
fight, 90: Ballet Girl, 81; Jolly, 102;
Pearl Point, los: "eArondack, ia;
Splendida. 81; Hurlock, 1922 Theo
Cook. los; FL Orc. 100; Southern
Bride, 81; Joe Nolan, los; ssPersonal,
ia: Ed Wray, l05: Waponoco, 109
(''McLaughlin stable)
Second race. 3-year-olds and up.
selling. IA miles Stilario, 107; 'Sal.
ley Cohen. SO; St. Valentine. 112;
del Strome, 104;;; Water Lake, 112;
Baron Esher, 100; Spunky, 107; Cur
sus, 80; Doubt. 109; Lally, 112; |Miss
Catesby, 80.
Third race, maiden, 4-year-olds and
I'D. selling, furlongs Disaster, 1902;
Nathan Hale, 1902: Etal. 1O2; Rover
l02, knight OF Hillsboro. lO2; 'Yan
kee Belle. 81; Blue Jeans, l02; Field
Wick. 102
Fourth race. 3-year-olds and up. I
furlongs: Autumn Flower. l07: How
ard Shean. 10: Park Row. III; Der
wick, 100: Rosemount, 10; Yaddo
us; Clolsteress, l12.
Fifth race steeplechase, 4.year-oldi
and up, selling, about l-2 miles, Bally
Castle. 1872; McAllister. 147; Byzan
tine. 1872; Manzano, 152; Waterway
1852
Sixth race, 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs
Melton Cloth, 1O4; sAnna l.. Daley
80. Lady Gore. l04; DR. Holzberg. l04
Arondack. 104: "Hoyle, 80: Hawk
fight, l04; Lomond. l07; Belle of tn
Ball, 112; Mabel Henry. 104; Ga
King. 1O4; Edwin L.. 107.
Seventh race. Hunters handicap,
year-olds and up, Is miles: Mida:
$50; Kumshaw. 156: Bricktop. las
Stalker, 15S; Glen Castle. 140.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear. track fast
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Defines Itself.

"He announces the arrival and dc
parture of trains at the Union station.
II that trade OF profession?"
Neither; II Is a calling. Mash.
Vile American.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Hard FeeIino in Paw Paw.

cial. There is considerable hard feel
ing against Warner among prominent
G. O. r. machine politicians. here. A
number OF influential Republicans de-
clare that they will vote against war
ncr.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
FAMOUS BREEDER
QUITS THE GAME

Charles williams, OF Axtell-Allerton
kite track fame. has quit the horse
business and has sold Allerton and
Expedition to Harry Hopper. OF In
dianola. la.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
DENIS. PLAN H0T
CAMPAIGN ON THE
PACIFIC COAST
NORMAN z. MACK, NATIONAL
CHAIRMAN, OUTLINES PLANS
FOR WESTERN CONQUEST
BRYAN's ITINERARY CHANGED.

CHICAGO. Sept. 10.-To perfect an
organization and developing plans for
an aggressive campaign in the Pacific
coast states, a meeting OF the national
committeeman and state chairmen OF
California, Oregon and Washington
has been called by National Chairman
Mack To meet in Portland, Ore, Sept.
IS.
Mack is convinced from the reports
which were made at the national COM
mittee meeting yesterday that there is
an excellent chance OF bringing the
Pacific coast states into the Demo-
cratic column is fight is made.
Vice Presidential Candidate John w.
Kern is expected to make several
speeches west OF the Rocky noun
tains, and Senator Gore, Of Oklahoma.
and Theodore A. Bell. who was the
temporary chairman OF the Denver
convention. will also make speeches
1 nthe far western territory. While no
definite announcement has been made
at headquarters, II is generally be-
lieved by the national committeeman
here that the latter part OF October
will find Bryan campaigning along the
Pacific,
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
THE WEATHER.

Detroit and vicinityt Thursday night
wnrmy light to fresh southwesteriy
winds.
Lower Michigan Generally fair to-
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

far ahead of his ticket. The Bradley
men are not satisfied with Warmers
nomination, while Democrats and even
Prohlbitionists and Independents re-
gard Hemans with favor.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

DIR. Charles A. Aaron, who mas oeen
IN Europe several months visiting the
hospitals. will sail for nome on .ne
steamer America. september L.
from Hamburg, Germany.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

kill him, 80 l came back down in
town.
II gave him my Tprd L would not
tell about 1lx3S pa ~ oh3 4 would new
ar have done So, but they Told me hts
insurance policies were all right and
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

stroh's Malt Extract Is n liquid 1000
peculiarly adapted for invalids. Phone
Main sis for a dozen bottles. ALSO ~
druggists.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

Bustness-Ifke Printing. No russ and
No renthcrs me pain. neat KIND. mat
looks right 1Imes Prtntfng Co., 10
John Rest Phone itsh
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Reps. to Vote for Bryan and Hemans.

y SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. Sept
Especial. democrats here claim
that many Republicans will vote for
Bryan and Hemans. They are about to
make stiff campaign and have strong
hopes of cutting heavily into the Re
publican vote. The strongest opposi-
ton To Warner will be In this city.
Oldtime organization men say that 1t
was fortunate for the Democrats
that Bradley was defeated. Many Re
publicans openly say Warner can new.
err be elected. There will be lot OF
knitting
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Bryan Changes Plan.

Chairman Mack announced that Mr..
Bryan's plans in the east had under.
gone a change and that instead OF
speaking in Wilmington. Del. on Sept.
l. Mi. Bryan would speak that day In
Jersey city and in Wilmington on
Sept. II.
Mr.. Bryan's date for New York city
has been advanced from Sept. II to
Sept. IS. Senator Culberson, chair
man OF the advisory committee. left
for New York to take up his work in
the eastern headquarters, Senator Gull
berson said before his departure that
he believed the sentiment OF the coun-
~ is decidedly with the democracy
and that the fight from now on is to
maintain and hold this advantage.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

VOTE ron JOHN =. HAoeERTY.
Two-Year Term, Road Commissioners.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10
Alexander. Umbrellas. "a Monroe

Thomas v. Farrell.
For County Clerk.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-10

VOTE ron WILLIAM MURDOCH,
sfx-Year Term. Road commissis"
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1908-10-14
PRICE OF A THRONE.
Luxury Expenditures at the Court {
Napoleon

Luxury Expenditures at the Court of
Napoleon.
One OF the oldest Paris firms for gold
and silk embroideries, a house which
had already served Louis XVI. and his
court with highly artistic needlework.
is still In possession of its accounts of
former centuries. An inspection Of
these books reveals good summary
OF the luxury expenditures of the
French court, the Bonapartistic as well
as the legitmistic. Napoleon l.. who
for his own wants was. in contrast to
the spendtbrifty Josephine very eco
nomical. went. though. 10 large ex-
pense when IL was for representative
gala dresses. The lg.c francs which
he had to pay for the embroidery on
his coronation robe he did not consider.
too high price But his embroidered
frock coat that had cost him $500
francs and which became Too tight for
him not long after its first year he
ordered 10 I'P widened by pieces OF
cloth and the new seams to be COW
cred with enhroideres The bill for
his throne however. foots up to a
pretty considerable amount. The outer
drapery OF purple velvet. trimmed
with gold lace. was 10000 francs
The red velvet panels were strewn
with inworked golden bees at = franes
apiece. and above the fautenil the en-
peror's coat-of-arns was seen in raised
embroidery: total cost lG.20O francs
The inner drapery consisted OF blue
satin with gold lace AT 1900 francs
Cold embroidered stripes for the inner
trimming ccSt $500 francs Enlbroid.
cry on the blne velvet fauteniI amount
ec TO 5000 francs. the foot cushion to
l.200. In addition there were 1850
bees on the nnembroidered panels OF
The haidacllin at the price os $3.50
francs. Altogether the price OF Ma
poleon's throne was 5000 francs
Harper's.