The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-11-30
HIS AMERICAN FAvoRLTE.
rhe Ohio Man Who Runs Things for
the King OF Wuroemberg.
From, fhe Ner Yoy. Sun.


In the latter part OF the week just ended
cable dispatches to this country from Ger
man news agency announced the publica-
tion in the Neusste NGchrichten, news
raner in Munich, Of sensational article
aho1t court life in Stuttgart, the capital of
the kingdom of Wurtemburg. The article
declared that King Charles of urtemburg
hsd become the complete dupe OF three
American Adventures, whose cunning and
rapacity knew no bounds, and who were
,sing the king for their own selfish pur-
noses. The dispatches We're very meager In
tbai- details. but it was said that the adven-
tnrprs pretended to be spirltualists, and that
tha name of one of them was jackson, who
Tas formerly American vice consul at
Stuttgart.
There can be little doubt that the man
Jackson referred to is an American named
Richard N. Jackson, well known to his
feIlow countrymen who have visited SUIT
cart for anv length of time, and a gentle
man whose history is indeed remarkable.
co far as known, however, he is not a
sTiritualist. and in no way deserves the title
II an adyenturer The inference of some
Of the dispatches that King Charles was a
second mad Louis of Bavaria, and that the
Americans were male Dis Debars, seems an
met jackson and enjoyed his company 1t
;s fact, though, that Baron Won jackson,
IN sneak of him by the title which the
King of Wurtemberg has conferred upon
him has acquired over the king marvel
Gus influence.
The sou of poor farmer in Steubenville,
n jackson has become a noble of the
German empire, the confidant and privy
councillor of a German king, in whose
nsiace he resides, and from whom the
American is the constant recipient of favors
and hopors Common rumor in Stuttgart
savs. too. that the American is deeply in love
With the Grand Duchess Vera, the adopted
daughter of Queen Olga of Wurtemberg,
and the widow of Prince Eugene, and that
his love is warmly reciprocated.
Baron Won Jackson was born in Steuben-
vile about forty years ago. He came of
good family, though his parents were not
SIch. and the early days OF the you 6 man
were passed upon farm. He was bright
and intelligent though not remarkably SO,
and was distinguished for only two things
q very humorous disposition, and decided
taste for music His talents in the latter
direction were such, in fact, that he and
his people deemed it worth his while that
he should go abroad to study with the idea
of making music his profession. He went
70 Stuttgart to cultivate his talent at the
famous conservatory there. He made good
progress III the university, and made many
friends One of his intimates was an Eu-
glshman, William jackson, son of The
great English composer, Samuel jackson.
To distinguish the two men one was called
the English jackson, and the other
the American jackson. The Eng
lish jackson was much better
musician than the American, and one day g,
off he went to Edinburgh, Scotland, with
place as the organist of a great church
offered to him. The American was greatly
discouraged, for he knew that despite
his love of music he could never win fame
RS a musician, and perhaps not hveli-
hood In addition to this, shortly after
ward two Iuis,ortunes beSer him-one of
his hands became lame, and his money ran
out
In his predcment Mr.. jackson, who was
then about 80 years old. applied to the
American consul, I. $. Potter, for pscuni-
AIRY assistance. He had become perfectly
familiar with the German language, and
Consul Potter, who was then a new APP
pointee and quite ignorant of German, en-
Iloyed him as the interpreter of the Auerl-
can legaton. IN year or so jackson made
himself quite Indispensable, and, at the re-
quest of Consul Potter, ne was made vice
consul at Stuttgart.
Mr.. Jackson's elevation to this place was
due to quite other reasons than his knowl-
edge OF German; it was due to those
qualities and characteristics which after
ward lifted him into kingly favor, almost
as in fairy tale. He is declared by those
who know him to be one of the most COM
panionaole men living. His good nature
and good humor, and bright, overlooking
spirits are inexhaustible. He adds to this
perfect tact and perfec5 knowledge of the
world. An American lady, who was for
years resident of Stuttgart for the purpose
of educating her children at the time Jack
son was vice-consul, said to a reporter the
other evening:
Mr. Jackson was the life of the Ameri-
can colony ii Stuttgart, which at that time
was larger than 1t Is now l think ne was
the funniest man ever knew. He wasn't
so witty, exactly, but he had quaint,
Altemus Ward way of saying aud doing
things that was as droll as could be i'm
agined. People USED TO invite him to their
houses to spend the evening, and he always
was the guest of tho evening. Men and
women and particularly children liked him,
and wherever he went lie was always leased
TO come again"
Jackson's position as vice-consul put him
up in the scale good deal, too. as far as
German society was concerned. He came
to have many friends among the German
nobility and among the officers If
the army, and his name was as
frequently spoken among the
ptIIIdH Oll1cldlS WHO'LL u0 uleJ III Inc us
charge of his diplomatic business as that of
Mr.. Potter. The easy, pleasant life in the
beautiful capitol or Wurtemberg suited
him, and yet the emoluments of his Office
were small, aud he looked forward to re-
turning home in the near future.
While vice-consul he read of the death
Of his old frieno, William jackson of
England. The excitement into which
the Englishman had worked himself over
his Edinburgh appointment brought on
nervous prostration which soon killed
him
One marked popularity about Mr.. Jack
son was his extremely methodical and
regular habits. The consulate at Stuttgart
adloins the open park near the kings
palace, and to go from the consulate to his
boarding house at meals and at other times
1t was Mr.. Jackson's custom to pass through
The park. He also walked In the park for
exercise certain number Of hours at stated
times each day. Frequently in his walks
Mr. jackson met King Charles, who was
also fond ofcngalking in the parks. Mr..
jackson always saluted the king respect
l9lly, as was the custom of all the members
q the American colony, and from their
frequent meetings the king came to return
Mr.. Jackson's salute somewhat Familiarity.
nc made inquiries concerning him, learned
MS name and his place, and heard a great
deal, naturally, Of the Americans social
graces and accomplishments. he had Mr..
jackson presented to him, and after one or
TWO meetings sent messenger to the Arheri-