The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-06-20
THE DEAD EMPEROR.
Anecdotes Showing the Popularity of the
Late Kaiser.

VeneYated and almost deified as the late Kai-
sers father was in Germany during the last two
decades Of his life, says the New York World,
there is no doubt that his son had n far deeper
hold on the affections and hearts Of his people.
The former Emperor, since the Franco-Prussian
war, had been regarded more in the light Of II
demigod Of the heroic age, and as something
apart altogether from the human race. The
feeling Of the Germans, or rather Of the Prus-
slams, toward him partoolr OF the nature OF a
religion, n regard for something superhu1nan.
which increased in proportion as II seemed that
he was destined 10 live on forever. The atfec-
ton however, felt 10y the people in all parts OF
Germany for the late Emperor, who Will always
remain for them Unser Fritz, >" is Of an entirely
different ana Of far more intimate nature. 1t
is, in fact more human. The Germans realize
that he was man Of their own build, morally
and physically-but one OF blameless life
whose exemplary conduct both as husband,
father and son had warmed the hearts OF al
the people toward him, and created for him
large and honored place among their family
affections and in their home life.
lnnumerabfe anecdotes-suticient, indeed, to
FL many volumes-are eXtant, showing his
kindness OF heart, his good humor, and his con-
sideration for others.
One of the prettiest ones, displaying not only
his readiness Of resource, but also his intense
devotion TO his clever and charming wife oc-
CURED in 1868, at ball given at Turin, on the
occasion Of the marriage OF the present King OF
Italy, then Prince Humbort Of Savoy. During
one OF the waltzes the royal brides dress caught
in the spur Of an officer of lancers, the result
being tremendous rent in tbs sweeping skirt
ana long Wlsp OF GauZe trailing on lhe Hooi.
Before the Princess had time 10 appeal 20 one Of
her ladies in waiting, "Unser Fritz had pro-
duced IA pretty morocco etui, from which he eX-
tracted dainty pair of scissors, and, kneeling
down at the feet OF the brids, skilfully cut away
the wreck. After he had ehectually relieved
Princess Marguerite Of her incumbrance, he
rose, bowed profoundly, returned his case OF
emergency" 10 his pocket, and resumed his
place by the Kings side amid the subdued muir
murs Of satisfaction Of all the hdies near him.
From that nome ut he the hero Of the even
ing. Everybody acquainted with Italian char
Gcter will at once understand the delight OF al
present ut the readiness, gallantry, and fertility
of resource displayed by the Prince in whose
favor Turin society was always strongly prepos-
sessed. The tremendous social sue
cess that attended his graceful little
action was tenfold enhanced when later
on in the evening, il came out that on
Victor Emanuel conplimentng him anent the
forethought he displayed in carrying complete
trousse about with him, even in ballroom,
Our Fritz" replied 1.-THE whole merit of the idea
belongs 10 my wife, Gre not 10 me. Long ago she
gave me pocket saire, with AN sorts of use
full things in it-needles and thread button
hooks, sticking plaster, and scissors as you saw