New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-09
BERLIN GOSSIP.
TOPICS OF INTEREST AT THE GERMAN
CAPITAL

Tho DuI,e Macmillan If Bavaria was the per-
sonGcation Of the German term gcmuthlichllett
lie was as well known in the streets OF Munich as
was old Count Wraugel among the ragamuiiins OF
Berlin He had greater delight than leaning
over the counter Of some small sbopkeepar talk
ng roSsip or purchasing toys for his grea'-grand-
doucbtcrs in Austria Innumerabe stories are
told illustrating his character. b IL Goldschmdt
n WEALTHY banker of Frankfort, was once Journey
ing 70 Vienna. Opposite him on the velvet cust-
ions of the rstcass car sat an old gentleman whose
dress and looks betrayed no uncommon rank.
Are you on a pleasure trip" asked the bank
er's vis-a-vis.
Yes, answered the latter, l am going 70
visit my daughter, who. thank God fortunately
married the Banker Wiener, in Vienna
How strange" replied his companion; the In
centive to my trip is the same. am going TO
visit my daughter in Vienna. Thank God, She
too, is rather fortunately married to the Emperor
of Austria"
The old Duke was very proud Of his talented
son, the oculist Karl Theodor and often recon-
mended him to patients. Passing along the streets
Of Munich one day he met blind girl standing on
the corner, singing Tossing louis dor into
her outstrctched hand, he went on, but suddenly
returned to inquire infinitely into her Attic
ton. We'll" said he, 1 shall give you the
address of a physician who may be able to cure
you" With that he tore sheet Of paper from
his note book wrote few lines upon It, and left
the girl, who continued her singing. When she
returned home that evening, her mother and sister
would not believe their eyes, for the note was
signed "Dulte Maximilian,' and addressed TO
Duke Theodor" They thought some one had
been testing But the girl had confidence in the
At fr;o.,
TO the palace.
Yes" said Duke Theodor, upon reading the
note father has already told me about you, and
we shall see what can be DONE The operation
which he performed was successful. The girl re-
gained her sight, which, for many years had been
clouded, and married, through her patrons in
Huence, wealthy merchant Not long before the
death of her benefactOr her first child was born
and the old Duke consented TO be it's godfather.
His poclxetboo< was open TO all Many poor
creature in that Catholic city told off beads for
good Duke Max" and blessed his name A
disciple of old Batazarini. whose art had once
charmed the ballet lovers of Munich, having grown
old in her profession, unable to get employ
ment. In despair she wrote to Duke Max giving
an account of her situation. His secretary handed
him the letter with the remark; IS She deserves
nothing: she has lived q fast life" Then" an
swered His Highness " she will miss her former
splendor so much the more" and sitting down. he
wrote her letter, inclosing money, and signed
From an Admirer of Your Art
But few years have passed since the Berlin
papers began to issue extras when something Of
especial Importance happened This however, has
been overdone an unfortunate dealer found to
his sorrow Several weeks ago merchant heard
al
crying extra and purchased it. He found
upon reading the sheet an account
Of wreck which had already appeared in the
evening papers. For this reason lie demanded
the return of his money, which was refused
Growing indignant, the merchant reported the
case to the police, and a day was fixed for its
hearing. After a prolonged trial, the man was
sentenced to imprisonment, the judge remar<ing
in his charge that the nuisance must be abolished.
He begged all persons interested in the public
good to report every case coming to their knowl-
edge. Since then, the extras have almost ceased
appear, for the material was usually antiquated
German enterprise has at last awakened to
scheme which sounds American in It's originality
The Export Society has decided TO build the
Floating Exhibition Palace Of Germany" having
raised 5,OOO,0 marks for the purpose. The
plan is to beard the foreign industrial lion in his
den, so to speak, and to sail from port to port
showing the superiority of German wares
International exhibitions" says the prospectus
do not occur often enough, and must be supple
mented in this way" The vessel is to be called
the Kaiser Wilhelm, and will be the work Of Ger
man shipyards, and upon scale more magnificent
than that of any craft afoat. According TO plans
the ship will be 70 meters long, 90 wide and
IA high 1t will have four engines prOpelling
as many screws The material will be principally
German steel The cost of two years tour
is estimated at 3,150,O00 marks The income
from the rented space. 900 to 1900 marks for
each booth-and from sales will be, it is thought
at least 1900, 500 marks, leaving a balance of
4,1IO,sO or over 1000, 900 marks annually-a
pretty sum on the pages of the ledger Emperor
William has promised his aid to the enterprise,
and Is hored that the vessel will sail from Ham
burg on her first voyage in the spring OF 1890
American girls who live abroad unchaperoned
are often subjected TO indignites of startling
kind. 1t is not usual however, that a cabman
furnishes material for gosspy story; yet. one
young woman has had an adventure with a
man OF this class which she will not soon for
get. She is the daughter OF a prominent pol
tcian who has held many offices OF distinction.
and is spending the season IN Berlin Calling
n carriage in the early hours of the morning
after brilliant ball the young woman started
home II is customary in b Rim. when sending