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SERGIUS CALLED RUSSIA'S EVIL GENIUS Assassinated Grand Duke Had Long Been Under Sentence of Death-Hated and Feared by All Liberal Men. RUSSIAN RULERS ASSASSINATED. Emperor Ivan VI., 1762. Rightful heir to throne seized by Cath erine; murdered in prison. Emperor Paul, 1801, Murdered because he was insane and unfit to rule. Emperor Fedor I., 1598. Last of the race of Rurik, which had ruled fRussia fo 70,0 years. Emperor Peter 111., 1762. First dethroned and then murdered in order that his wife, Catherine, might as cend the throine. Emperor Alexander II., 1881. Killed by iexplosion of a biimb in streets of St. 'etersbur g; assassin killed by same bomb. ASSASSINATIONS AND ATTEMPTS. Gen. Trepoff (attempt), Feb. 5, 1878. Shot by Vea Zasulitch hecausei of his rcpressive policy as chief of police. She was atcluittel Gen. De Mesentzoff, Aug. 16, 1878. Was chi,-f of St. P'et rslburg police; killed in the streets hy a lmnli,. Prince Krapotkine. Feb. 21, 1879, Was governor of Kharkioff; killed while r.turnilng from a hall. Gen. Drentelin (attempt), April 14, 1879. Was chief of St. Pt(ersburg police; shot by Alexander Slovieff. a schioolmastr, who was hanged June 3. Gen. Loris Mellkoff (attempt), March 4, 1880. Liberal leadr who drew utip reform plan afterwards signed iy ,hAlexatnder II.; shot tv Hippolite Molaiizoff. a co·nverted Jew, who was hanged the following day. Gen. Streinikoff, March 30, 1882. Was piublic prosecutor at (Oessa: killed by two students; both hangeid four days later. Col. Sudeikin, Dec. 23, 1883. Was chief of secret police; killed by nihilists aided by Jablonsky. whose life he had saved: his nephew. M. Sadovsky. killed at same time. Capt. Solotouchine, Jan. 11, 1890. Was chief of Moscow secret police: killed by female nihilist, who committed suicide. M, Siplaguine, April 5, 1902. Was reactionary minister of the Inter ior; killed by a Kieff student who had been expelled from university. Gen. Bobrikoff, June 17, 1904. Was governor general of Finland; killerd GRAND DUKE SERGIUS. .f ,;."? AA;",i;R.:ý;k· y rTi+ {'1f: I,.w ..;.. r·,.: r ··: . ,f O.;.[.. j »w''ý` ýa· kc:ýs.;"Y.;:': :> .? " i'. Y: {:ý ^.%;r;»5ýýiy?;f { " " ý ': " . " 'j .ý :: : ' ) ' i y ! ý .: , .{ ~ , . ;" :7r Y ." " r . .% , . i t 1" :> 2: { ý:r:, . ": ; ·. , " - f : ti: t"; ii ý ' f t , ' :ý : , , . ,l K ::: 'i f i ý } i t .': i ': . t $ a " ý ý 'ý i~ :i·.f·?P }:ý c .>{ 1 ''i:i "ý , .; ;:. :t ;;.: :y3i ': ; k .:`.Y Vi'i' r;}: ":,c ';', i,`'"yY.,;wý .ý*> L ii"2f f . : i! Assassinated February 17, 1905. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- ------MK------- ---- %0' by son of Finnish senator for his repres sive policy. M. Von Plehve, July 28, 1004. Was reactionary minister of the inter ior; killed by bomb in St. Petersburg street while on way to see the czar. Mr. Solninen, Feb. 7, 1905. Was procurator general of Finland; killed by revolutionist disguised as an of ficer. Grand Duke Sergius, Feb. 17, 1905. Executed by order of the "Organization of Combat," his sentence being pro claimed on Dec. 12, 1904. SERGIUS HATED BY RUSSIANS. Despotic and Reactionary, He Had Long Been Marked for Death. The Grand Duke Sergius, uncle of the Russian emperor, and formerly gov ernor general of Moscow, assassinated in the Kremlin at Moscow, Feb. 17, is understood to have been condemned to death by the revolutionary party in December last. The governor gen eralship of Moscow was abolished early in the year and the Grand Duke, according to dispatches from Moscow, January 4, kept closely ta the well guarded Nickouski palace on the out skirts of Moscow, retaining his posi tion as commander-in-chief of the mili tary district. Later in January, however, it was announced that the Grand Duke had sought refuge in one of the palaces of the Kremlin. He had been classed as the most reactionary member of the imperial family, as the head of what is referred to as the war party, and had been stigmatized by the liber als as Russia's "evil genius." Vladimir is more feared, Alexis more despised, but Sergius was des pised, feared and hated. As governor general of Moscow he Genuine Boston Attitude... The inhabitants of "The Hub of the Universe" are said to have their own ideas of their own importance. The comic artists have for years reaped a rich harvest in caricaturing the wise Boston children. A story which is attributed on good authority to Henry James hits off this Boston attitude to perfection. At a recent dinner party Mr. James told the story of a Back Bay Boston lady who in one sweep ing classification spoke of "the peo ple living below Beacon street, New Yorkers sad that class of people." was the center of the turmoil in the university city for the last two years. He was an open foe of the liberals and constantly advised the czar against making concessions. Recently nation. At that time lie was given ,harge of the handling of the crowds, Iud his neglect. and carelessness were leclared responsible for the accident n which thousands of persons were y~ ri ,.'5".2·· .... ·,7 ........ 1 - °" .n". ,' ... • ..'L' .. Church of the Savior, at Moscow. his activities resulted in his recall as governor general of Moscow and his transfer to the governorship of the Caucasus. The Grand Duke was born in 1857, and in 1884 married Princess Eliza heth of Hesse Darmstadt, daughter of Princess Alice of England. They had no children. In connection with Rus sia's internal troubles in recent years, Sergius was conspicuous in suppress ing Moscow student riots. His posi tion as governor was threatened on May 22, 1902, when a Frenchman had trouble with the police of Moscow. A riot followed and the French ambas sador interfered. Sergius was at that time attending the ceremonies at St. Petersburg in connection with the visit of President Loubet of France. In 1896 Sergius earned his title of the most hated man in the world. He was held responsible and publicly charged with being the cause of the awful catastrophe at the Czar's coro l.iiled. The people from that time a to the present use his name as a by- s word. a Since "Bloody Sunday" Sergius had t practically been ruling Russia from the Kremlin. After the slaughter he trged the severest measures for put- I ting dlown the people, and he it was I who caused his wife's favorite, Gen. Il Trepoff. to butcher the strikers. 1 The widow of the Grand Duke is t Elizabeth Feodorovna, daughter of the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, and grand-daughter of Queen Victoria. Her history is a sad one. When a mere child she fell in love with a young officer attached to the court of Ilesse Darmstadt, but was forced to marry Grand Duke Sergius, a veritable Tar tar, with his horrible jealousy. Grand Duchess Sergius had no chil dren, but at Kronstadt lives a priest named Father Jan, who is said to work miracles. This priest has the reputation of a saint, and it is said that by his prayers many childless women have been helped. The Grand Duke visited Father Jan. and the lat ter persuaded the Grand Duchess that if she embraced the orthodox religion she would soon have children. Because of this Elizabeth abjured Protestant ism. and received from the Czar the title of Grand Dughess in the true faith. After.his wife changed her religion Sergius was in better repute at court, and he immediately told the president of the holy synod that if, because of his aid, he, Sergius, became Governor General of Moscow, he would drive cut all the Jews and protect only the orthodox religion. The president of the holy synod, a fanatic in his hatred for the Jews, left no stone unturned for the Grand Duke's nomination to the post so much coveted. With his ambition satisfied, Sergius remembered his promise to the presi dent of the holy synod, and the Jews were persecuted and expelled from Moscow. At the same time the ortho dox religion was preached with as much ardor and energy as if the city was occupied by heathen. The Kremlin, situated in the center of Moscow on a high hill, forty yards above the level of the Moscow river, dominates the whole of Moscow. There the power of the Emperor receives its religious consecration, and the bells of the cathedral announce to the people that the Emperor has taken possession of the throne of his fathers. A Rus sian proverb says: "Above Moscow there is only the Kremlin, and above the Kremlin there is only heaven." t r: Ancient Church of St. Basil, In the Kremlin. "Following" the Man Behind. In Herald Square, New York, the other evening, when the policeman on duty were lhaving their hands full in regulating traffic, a coachman, ig norant of the rules of the road govern ing this particular point, started across the forbidden line. He was at once stopped by a mounted officer, who gave him some sharp advice. The cabman, who was next in the stream of traffic, kept properly in line, and the officer shouted to the offending driver: "Why didn't you follow the man behind you? He knew the way." Candid Explanation. When the young mistress of the house entered the kitchen she carried herself with great dignity. She had come to call the cook to account. "Mary," she said, "I must insist that you keep better hours and that you have less company in the kitchen at night. Last night I was kept awake because of the uproarious laughter of one of your young women friends." "Yis, mum, I know," Mary replied cheerfully, "but she couldn't help it. I was telling her how you tried to make cake yesterday morning." GENERAL LEW WALLACE DEAD AT CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND., HOME Surrounded by his family. Gen. L.ew Wallahce, atlhoI r of "!cn-'ii- r,' died at Dis home at Crawfordsville, Ind, Feb mary 15. The deathbed scene was one of 'almness. ilelde his physician, only iis wife, his son. Henry Wallace of Inldianapolis, were present. Two ;randchildren had been taken to the ;lck chamber to bid their beloved ,randfather the last good-by. The scene was singularly patnetic. In the summer time they were the compan .ons of the general and took almost laily excursions with him to the coun .ry place. "Water Babble." As they left the room, not knowing :he significance of this farewell, they waved him a good-by as they left the :iedside. attired in their night clothes. When told by his physician that he 'was dying G(,n. Wallace was calm. His :ast words wtre expressions of cheer a his grief stricken family. Bidding therm farewell, hle said: "I am ready to meet my Maker." After this he lapsed into uncon -'io llsneS. The direct cause of the general's leath was exhaustion, resulting from otarvation. For weeks Gen. Wallace has born unable to take and assimi late food of any kind. His stomach refused to perform its functions. All nourishment was given hypodermi cally. Has Had Varied Career. Gen. Leow Wallace was 78 years old, author of "Ben-lIur," "The Wair God" and "The Prince of India," a gallant soldier in the Mexican and civil wars, a member of the diplomatic corps of two nations, and a charming American gentleman. But his fame will rest upon a book. The names of "Ben-Hur" and Lew Wallace are inseparable. The first is known in almost every American household, and with it is conected that of its author. Lew Wallace was a "Hoosier" first, '"I waht 0you to give the world an ot1Ietr no\,l as gaood as 'lie n-HFiur. "'But. Mr. lresident.' said I, 'if I ant minister to ''Turkey I shall have precious little leisure to write books. My time will be taken up in diplo matic work.' "'That matter will arrange itself.' said President Garfield. 'If you will take the appointment we will see that you have plenty of time.' "Well, I thought it over, and de cided to go, and shortly afterward received my commission, with the words and initials 'Ben-Hur, J. A. G.' in the lower left hand corner. I then sailed for Europe, and when I reached there received a cable saying that Garfield had been shot." How "Ben-Hur" Was Written. Gen. Wallace's work on "Ben-Hur" lasted seven years. lHe started the bIook as a novelette, but became more interested in it as he went on with his studies of Christ. One of the re markable things about it is its vivid pictures of Palestine. notwithstanding its was lublished before Gen. Wallace had visit(ed that country. Gen. Wal lace once said: "I doubt if any novel has ever had more careful studies for its back ground and life than those made for 'Ben-Hur.' I knew that the novel would be criticised by men who had devoted their life to biblical lore, and I studied Palestine through maps and books. I read everything in the way of travel, scientific investigation, and geography. I had scores of maps and worked with them about me. "My best guide was a relief map of Palestine made in Germany. This was hung on my wall, and by means of it I took my chdracters through the passes of the mountains and up and down the hills, measuring their daily travel by the scale of miles. I also made studies of the bird and animal life of the time and place. Indeed, my work of this kind was so thor. THE LATE GEN. LEW WALLACE. last, and all the time. he was born in Brookville, Ind, in 1827. In the state he practiced law, tried his hand at painting, became a soldier, and, the war over, went back home to his books, his forests, and his writings. Under an Indiana tree "Ben-Hur" was begun and seven years later was fin ished. While Gen. Wallace was stationed at the sultan's court, 1881 to 1885, he gathered the materials for "The Prince of India." While governor of New Mexico, in 1878-1881, the basis for "The Fair God" was laid. "Ben-Hur" Leads to Appointment. It was the writing of "Ben-Hur" that made Gen. Lew Wallace minister to Turkey. This is how it occurred, as told by the general: "President Garfield and I had been friends for years, and when he was elected president he sent for me. Our relations were such that he usually called me Lew, or Wallace. As I en tered his room he said that he was anxious to have me in the diplomatic service, and that he thought of mak ing me minister to Uruguay or Para guay. "I replied that I knew but little of South America, and did not think that my going there would help either the government or myself. He then re plied that he would send me to Con stantinople on condition that I would write a book during my stay. Said he: ough that I have, I believe, made only one mistake in the book." Library Is Unique. The library where Gen. Wallace did his writing is unique. It is a one story structure of brick and s'one, with a roof of glass and bronze plates. It is lighted from the top, and its sur roundings are such that its owner can close the door and be as far away from the noises of modern civilization as though he were in the heart of the Rocky mountains. Rocky mountains. The structure Is fireproof and it contains the general's treasures in fine editions and valuable manuscripts. It has but one room. Gen. Wallace once had accompanied some women from Baltimore to Wash ington to see President Lincoln. When they entered the room occupied by Lincoln Wallace noticed an un usual expression of despair on the countenance of the president. On inquiry the president informed Wallace that he was not ill, but con fronted by a serious situation of the utmost importance to the American government. On further solicitation of Wallace I President Lincoln said: "General, I have just thirty min utes to wait for a boat to take me to Harrison's landing. My mission there is to persuade McClellan not to sur render the union army." Gen. Wallace had never announced this fact until many years later. m ----------------, -, Shoots Large Bald Eagle. E. A. Hale shot a large bald eagle at his home, five miles north of this city. While attending to his work his attention was attracted to the actions of two young lambs that came run ning into the sheep shed. He then no ticed that they were followed by an eagle in swift pursuit. Hurrying into the house Mr. Hale secured his rifle, and, returning to the sheep pasture, located the big bird and shot it. The eagle measured seven fee', from tip to tiD.-Brownsville (Ore.) Times. Washington's New Senator. Senator-Elect Piles, chosen in Wash ington to succeed Mr. Foster, lives in Seattle. He was born in Kentucky fcrty-four years ago, but when quite young went west. At first he worked as a laborer, but ere long began to study law, and now is regarded as one of the leading lawyers of his state. He has represented the interests of J. J. Hill and has also acted for sev eral other large corporations, notably the Pacific Coast company. As an orator he ranks high. Welch Tombstone, On a flat stor:, Iu i Conway ehor Wales, is the fulli,;lng inseipl , 'Heroe lyeth the body of N(ch Hookes of Conway, g.ent., who the forty-first child of his father, I liam Hookes. 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