Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1898 — An Economical Emperor. [ARTICLE]

An Economical Emperor.

Emperor Francis Joseph is cutting down the expenses of his household and putting an end to perquisites enjoyed by court servants since the days of Maria Theresa. They had an allowance of wood, wine and venison, with two Wax candles in summer and three in winter. These are put an end to. Their liveries will no longer be their own, nnd they will not be allowed to sell the cold victuals left from the daily meals and the state banaueta.