Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1886 — GENERAL KAULBARS. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

GENERAL KAULBARS.

A Soldier and Diplomat of Distinction. General Kaulbars, the Russian who for the last few weeks has been the subject of a large share of attention throughout the civilized world, on account of his close connection with the Bulgarian imbroglio, is less than fifty years of age. He is an able soldier, and a statesman and diplomat as well, having devoted years of close study to the politics of Europe and

the EasL As the agent of the Czar in Bulgaria he seems to have performed his work well. Gen. Kaulbars was recently recalled by the Czar. Before leaving Sofia he asked the German Consul to protect Rtissian subjects. The Consul, after consulting bis Government, replied that he was willing to protect genuine Russians, but not Montenegrins or Bulgarians. This implies Germany’s censtire of Russia's protec ion of the Zankoff and other conspirators. The Czar instructed Gen. Kaulbais to confide Russian subjects tiJthe care of France. —< “Why do vou wink at me, sir?” said a beautiful young .lady; angrily, to . a stranger, at a party an evening or two since. I beg your pardon, madam,'’ replied the wit; “I wink as men do when looking at the’sun—your splendor dazzled my eyes.” Scene —Bridal reepntibn. Several of the guests, after shaking hands with the bride, and all apOaking at the same time “Where is the bridegroom?” Bnde (naively)—“Oh, he’s up-stairs watching the wedding presents.” ANY one who is quick at repartee nmat i necessarily have a great response ability.