"The memoirs of Prince Felix Yusupov, the nobleman who was involved with killing Rasputin in an attempt to save the Russian monarchy, have their share of interesting anecdotes. One is when they installed electric lighting in their palace. "Our servants were devoted to us and took their duties very much to heart. At a time when houses were still lighted by candles and lamps, a considerable staff was needed to attend to the lighting. The manservant who was in charge of the staff was so grieved when electric lighting was introduced that he drowned his sorrows in drink and died from its effects shortly after." Prince Felix Yusupov, Lost Splendor