Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-04-27
Bismarck's Size and Voice.


Every political gourmet must enjoy
hearing Prince Bismarck speak. He is
no elegant orator, rather the contrary,
but he can lead debate like no one
else. Only few days ago he spoke
seven times in one afternoon, each time
with more energy and spirit, proving
that his health is indeed restored. Sud-
denly soft bells are heard in all parts Of
the house. The electric bells in the
reading-room. in the committee rooms,
the journalists room are sounded to
announce the arrival of the chancellor,
who has shown that he will speak pres
emily, for with one of his pencils, more
than foot long. he has noted down
something on the loose guarto sheets
before him, with letters not more than
an inch deep, and this is safe sign
that he intends speaking. The presi-
dent bows to him. and Princce Bis
marck rises to 'takc the word" He
is certainly more than six feet high;
over his powerful chest and broad
shoulders rises strangely rounded,
well-shaped head OF enormous dimen-
sions, and with no hair upon it, so that
it loo ks like dome of polished ivory.
Thick white brows hang over his eyes
like two icicles. These brows give his
face dark and frowning expression,
and the look which glistens in his eyes
is cold and somewhat cruel-at least in
parliament. His moustache is also
thick and gray. and conceals the mouth
entirely, the whole face is covered with
folds and wrinkles, broad rings sur
round his eyes, and even his temples
are covered with small wrinkles.
When he b gins to speak the color of
his face changes from pale to red, and
gradually assumes a liz ght bronze shade,
which gives his powerful skull the APP
pearance Of polished metal.
1t is surprise to hear Bismarck
speak for the first time. The soft, al
most weak, voice is out of all proper
ton with his gigantic frame. 1t some
times becomes SO soft that we fear it
will die out altogether. and when he
has spoken for while it grows hoarse.
The chancellor sometimes speaks very
fast, sometimes very slowly, but never
in loud tone. He has no pathos
whatever. Personal attacks upon his
enemies are spoken by Bismarck with
ironical politeness, and in such an
obliging tone as if they concealed the
kindest sentiments. But if his anger
cannot be heard it can be seen; his
face gradually grows red, and the veins
on his neck swell in an alarming man.
ner. When angry he usually grasps
the collar of his uniform, and seems to
catch for breath. His brows are low
cred still more, so that his eyes are al
most invisible. His voice grows
shade louder, and has slight metallic
ring in it. The sentences drop from
his lips in rapid succession. He throws
back his head and gives his face hard,
stony expression. But it is difficult to
discern when his anger is real and
when it is artificial. The chancellor
has been seen trembling with rage, and
"'ore like the elements let loose than
snything else. Once when he thought
that the word "Fien' had been said by
one of the opposition party he had one
of his attacks, which would have ST.
fenced the house had everybody been
speaking at once. With trembling nos
trils, with his teeth firmly set, with
eyes that emitted fire, and clinched
hands. he jumped from his place to the
side where the word had sounded. If
ample apologies and explanations had
not been offered, who knows how this
scene might have endedP But except
upon such rare occasions Bismarck, the
orator, is always a well-bred man. He
does not bawl or shout any of his
speeches, but while giving them their
full share of pointed sarcasm. he al
ways maintains the form of political
conversation between gentlemen. He
has method of his own for waging
war against his opponents. He regards
his opponents speech as ball Of wool,
the last sentence spoken being the end
which he takes in his hand first, and
with which he begins to unwind the
whole speech as he would unwind the
ball Of wool. But it is easy to see that
whi his tongue is speaking his spirit
is fl r in advance of it. --Zurich Iuper
Translation in London NeWs.
Mrs Sam Smart advertised for col.
ored servant. An elegantly dressed
colored lady put in an appearance. She
wanted Sl5 month in advance, which
was conceded. She wanted room
with carpet and stove, where she
could receive the visits of ''seberal
gemmen who am payin' me tenshuns.'
This was also granted She was to be
allowed to attend church all day Sum
day and twice during the week. When
revival was in progress she proposed
to be out every evening in the week.
This and several other concessions were
granted by Ms. Smart, who is fanatic
ally opposed to doing any hard work
herself, and who will put up with ev-
erything from servant rather than
soil her precious hands.
"And ] want it understood about do
meals, continued the would-be meni-
al. al likes to eat hearty. We has to
hab beefsteak or sausage ebery morn
in. and for myself want chocolate in.
stead OF coffee. Den wants lunch
OF cold ham or tongue about 10 o. clock,
SO ] ken hold out till dinner at |
o'clock. don't takes coffee with my
dinner. De coffee and cakes comes
about half-past o'clock In the after
noon. which will make me hold out till
tea at 6. DE best time for supper am
about 8 o'clock. Good supper l
wants"
IL say" said Sam Smart, who had
been listening attentively with growing
Indignation, suppose We keep you
busy eating all the time, how much
more will you charge by the month";"
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