The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-06
AMERICAN ADVENTURES.

AMERICAN ADVENTURES.
Interesting Story About the Americans Who
Are Ruling the King of Wurtemberg.
London Cable Special to New York World
In Stuttgart l found the people afraid to speak
about the matter. Even the whispers Of Pres-
dent Mttnacht had called counsel Of the Cab
met, and IL was decided to prosecute not only
the paper which had first published the story,
but the newsdsalsrs who had sold it. The
Schwabiaps are a VIGOROUSLY cautious peo pie,
and instantly took their cue IL was impossible
to get any expression Of opinion out of Stuttgart
statesmen. 1--WE are doing q great deal Of
thinking about the matter, but only fool would
open his mouth On the subject" said the boldest
one met. / then tried the cafes, where mon
were gathered together at beer tables convers-
ing excitedly 10 low tones. but as drew near
found that the weather bad become the topic Of
this apparently interesting, exciting conversa-
ton.
was finally rewarded by meeting man who
knew the whole story. A member of the Land
tag. who had been in America, had no hesitation
In talking. az will tell you all know" said he.
II am ashamed that We should all seem SO
craven, but an American cannot understand
how we in Wurtemburg are still under the Keen
ichlichen pantoffeL l say to you, and shall say
again before the Landtae, though perhaps in
more guarded language. when il is convened in
the next three weeks. and upon il we shall base
o demand for the constitution OF regency,
pending an inquiry into the state of the Kings
health and the immediate expulsion Of your IN
worthy countrymen.
Nov to the history of this sad affair. One
OF these Americans. some ten years ago, was ap-
pointed extra clerk In the United States con-
srlate, owing to his command OF the German
language. His room where he lodged was in
the same building within the kamZdei of the
Queen. One day she met him on the stairway.
How the American knew how to avail himself
of this opportunity nobody knows, but the fact
is that three days later he was appointed book
keeper in the Kamzde and was seen very often
with the Queen. Then quite suddenly he be-
came fast friends with the King. Ghe Queen
ceased to speak to him. and il was quite
apparent that all her influence was
being exerted against him. But
Jackson's star rose steadily. The King first APP
pointed him gesellscbaften, or companion; then
privy counsellor. Five years ago Jackson be-
come all powerful, and Court Chamberlain Frei-
herr Won Sponzemberg, companion OF the King
from boyhood, and representative Of one of
our most respected families, resigned. aud in a
few weeks died of a broken heart Since then,
morally and mentally, King Karl has been o
changed man, and completely in the hands of
the American, whose will is law. None OF the
nobility have since this change been near the
court, because in the first place, alien.
they thought be should not ride rough shod
over native Wurtembereers, and because il was
well known how disgraceful WAS the source of
his power.
Probably feeling lonely one day. some three
years ago, jackson had idea to introduce
young Woodcock at court The King immedi-
ately took the greatest fancy 10 him and soon
Jacksons influence was on the wane. Now
jackson We only despised as lickspittle and
panGerer. but Woodcock is O strong man and
could easily become a dangerous man. Until
recently he has only exerted his influence over
the King in persuading him into large expendi-
lures from which, of course, Woodcock has pro-
flied. One story will be sufficient to show how
arfn liz IN m n Enr nrpa fha
King bad suffered from an affection of the bron-
chial tubes. Over and over again his physicians
had advised en- operation. but the
King would not consider their ad-
Florence he taken very i'll and his physicians
| all agreed that his death was only matter of q
few days unless an operation was performed.
| Woodcock became thoroughly alarmed for his
| sinecure, and knowing well that Immediately
| after the Kings death he would be expelled, he
exerted ell his influence to get the King to listen
to reason, bot even he for q time was unsuccess-
| full Only when he made a fent Of packing his
| trunks and getting ready to leave for America
did the weak-minded monarch submit. The op-
| GRAFTON was successful-it seems horrible to say
| so-unfortunately for the land"
| This outspoken member Of the Landtag
| walked across Schloss Park with me to the
| palace the king has had built for his favorites,
and where they live together like cats and dogs,
| fighting for q smile from the senile, driveling
| old monarch
''Here live the American cockroaches, as peo-
pie call them, he said, poiR ting the dwelling.
1t is, indeed, handsome dwelling. facing about
| 100 feet Main street and running back to
| Schloss Garten. With the Schloss it is. con-
| nected with a covered way, By which the King
can come to them unobserved. This building "
| said the deputy. "cost 3, 000. 900 marks. maau
merely the edihce The decorations and fIrni-
! ture surpass in extravagance the home of the
| princes in our fairy tales. The extravaesnces
| Of the Americans and the Kings oriental mode
0f IN nd in fha ~
has completely exhausted the Kings
| funds. When the Landtag meets the
| King will, have TO ask for money. This
| will be refused, aud the matter will then come
on the tapis. Rest assured the Americans will
| have TO 60. or course this talk about spiritual
| ism aud magnetism Is all nonsense. The infiu-
| encs which these men posses is that which bold.
Inscriptions adventures have often possessed
| over weak minded monarchs, whose vicious
nature cannot bring myself to describe, be-
cause IL is not the Kings true nature. but the
| result of an age Of dissipation and bad sur
roundings. Counting upon the money which
the Landtsg will probably refuse him, the King
has had drawn mp plans for villa for the
Americans on the Bodensee, also Connected with
| his castle and summer residence by covered
| way
Denial from the King OF Wurtemberg.
| NICE, Nov. 5.-The King of Wurtembsrg is
much irritated over the newspaper reports
charging that he was under the influence OF
| three Americans, whom he had made his
| favorites. A few days ago the King summoned
| Baron Won MittDscht, the WurtemberR Prime
Minister, to Nice, aud instructed him to make
| al Official denial of a report that his private
| estate had been involved by his expenses.
4 New Political Feature.
| Chicago Mail.
| There Is coming to the trout in Indiana thi:
year a new force in the politics of that State q
| potent force. aud one that will be exerted in
favor OF the Republican party. IL is the force
| prophesied oy Logan. It is the mass of young
! mon now voting for the first tine. 10 1865 &c
| hurdreds OF thousands Of Northern soldiers re-
| turned 10 their homes. Postponed marriages
| took place Families were reunited In lS676S
| thousands of children were born. These were
the children OF Union soldiers. The sons amoue
I them were destined to grow up Republicans
They could not be otherwise than Republican!
| in the very nature OF things
| The child OF the returned soldier next week
casts his frat ballot for President of the Unitet
States. The child is numerous all over the
| country. and in Indiana he exists in large mum