New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-23
BERLIN SOCIETY.
AR1sroCRATIC CARAMELS-UNSER FRITz-
HOTEL DU WOODWORKING MUNICH.


The son Of Herr Bleichroder, the wealthlest
nan of Berlin, will soon depart for Mexico to az
end 10 his fathers interests there. The banking
bouse of Blechroder has grown much as did that
Of the Rothschilds. It's founder a poor man,
but possessed Of that indomitable energy so
Characteristic OF his race which rapidly placed
him upon the road 10 wealth and influence. The
little house in which he once changed money was
RACED long since, and a magnificent palace In
the Behrenstrasse is the scene of his transac-
tons. These have long since transcribed the
comparatively narrow limits OF Berlin They
have crossed the borders OF Germany and be-
come international that to-day few great
financial transactions are made without the con-
sent aid or advice Of Bleichroder, But his career
has been fraught with disappointments With
wealth came social ambition, and with social am
hilton a campaign Of defeats. 1t is difficult for
Americans TO realize the barriers in the way OF
fbe Hebrew in Germany. The anti-Semitic SEN
tmcnt is widespread and violent. The aristo-
cratic classes are tn roughly in sympathy with
the movements of Court Chaplain Stocker and
the drawing-rooms Of the nobility, filed with
sJudenhetzer7 and closed TO the Jewish Croesus
They are debarred from all society other than
their own; they are excluded from certain offices
IN the judicial career and rejected as candidates
for the army, and are accepted objects for jokes
are in their power. and the moneybags and es
tates are fast passing into their hands. Bleich-
roder's strength in this way is enormous. Half
of the cavaliers in the city are deer in his debt
Even Emperor William 1 owed him money, and
was greatly indebted 10 him for assistance during
the Franco russian War, for which be raised him
TO the nobility.
A short time before the death of the old Kaiser
Bleichroder employed the Countess OF Schleinitz
70 chapcrone his daughter and introduce her to
the society of the great. The old Countess was
prime favorite at court. having been once lady
in-waiting to the Queen. and her task was consld-
cred as easy as her pay was large. But
the social career of the girl upon whom ma
ture had bestowed little beouty, was skortlived
Bv strenuous efforts of the chaperon she was
finally invited TO ball at court, the Emperor
ordering her name upon the list, despite the mani
fold objections. A magnificent costume decked
her FORM and Jewels more expensive than those
~ any dowacer in the room ornamented her hair
plittered in her ears and sparkled from her bosom
But the marshal thought her presence disgrace,
and ordered his brother officers 20 let her so I'M
noticed The strains of music began again ana
again: still she sat unasked by the high-headcd
officers and the titled ladies passed her by without
a sign Of recognition. Her face began to pale.
Even the old Emperor had forgotten her. She
N"''AiN'@''
cruelty treated in the house of her King. The old
banker was full of righteous Indignation over the
treatment OF his daughter, and but for the in
reference of His Majesty would have ruined half
of the cavaliers of Berlin, who had dared insult
his child Fraulein Won Bleichroder never attended
q second court ball. She married since then,
man not Of her own race or religion.
The career of the brother who viii live in Hex
leo has been just as disappointing. Though eX-
oluded from the regular army, his father finally
succeeded in having him attached to regiment
Of the reserves But his service was unpleasant
and his pride was continually wounded Upon
one occasion while attending the manoeuvreS
with his corps, the commander had the buge blown
TO assemble his aids Bleichrodcr naturally came
up with the rest, but the commander turned TO
him with the words Sir, / wish 1t distinctly
understood that when call the officers you are not
included in the number" Beichroders title was
as good as theirs. The OLD banker once thought
IL incumbent upon himself to invite the officers
of his sons regiment TO dinner. The invitation
was at first refused, but the Emperor hearing
anon, H. ordered its acceptance. Accordingly, at
the appointed time the corps attended in body
Herr Won Bleichroder was called TO the door
AT the command of Ills Majesty, William,
Emperor of Germany. sir, we appear here iOr
dinner" said the spokesman Silence rclgneo
throughout the meal after which the lnsolent Tel
lows left the house without waiting Tor the
benediction of their host.
Young Bleichroder was finally dismissed from
the army or forced TO leave for words derogatory
of the Emperor. Indeed. it is not surprising that
his heart. after such experiences was not over
full of patriotism. lie was passing along the
Linden with an acquaintance. when crowd, which
was waiting to see the Emperor, would not make
WAY for him. lie gave vent to his wrath, and
was slapped in the face by fellow-Oflicer VINO
stood near him. lie resigned his commission a
few DAYS later and it accepted without d
word Of comment. But the aged Herr Won blelcii-
roder retains his power though almost BIND. Ills
dwarf-like figure is still familiar sight IN the
neighborhood of his palace and known to all Ills
intellect is as clear and bright AS IN his younger
DAYS and it is an open secret that his hhailci~i
advice often directs the plans of Prince Won Dis
marck
Few names are read oftener on the shop WIN
dows of Berlin than the aristocratic one OF Oafl
Maria Won Donau. In the Passage, along the
Linden, on the Frcdrichstrasse, II STANDS oub
with the nobiary particle, in bright red leu
ters which cannot escape the eyes Of the passers-
by Below IL, in each case, are the words Cand]
and Carames,7 which are now the favorite sweet
meats of the young ladies of Berlin Carl Mara
Won Donau their manufacturer. contrary TO th'
traditions Of his family, has entered upon Jh'
mercantile career, with history Whch is
strange mixture Of brilhancy, downfall, and ultl
mate success. Ten years ago the young noble
man. cadet Of one OF the most potent ana as
tinguished houses in the Empire, was an oIceI
Of The Guards in the university city OF Breslau;
Like most OF his kind, he lived fast life, ana
contracted debts for which there was but one
soirtion-a wealthy bride. The hearts OF many
fair maidens were made TO beat faster by the at
tentions of the handsome nobleman, but when the
fathers bank accounts were examneq, DeloTe
maine the final Offer, they were found too small
and The courteaes ceased. Despair and The
thseats Of exacting creditors drove him to The
daugbfer OF wealthy Hebrew Large sums
were promised by the old banker, the height OIL