The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-09

the battlefield. He was often seen riding
along covered with dust and hegrimed MS
the best Of the troopers; but then he at
least could always manage TO get good,
fresh water and hard cot on which to re-
pose at night in some waNside house, IL
not upon the consccratcd ieather-bed of
the home pattern. lie was CHEEKY and
pleasant to all who came in contact with
him, and by his presence and every word
and deed encouraged his soldiers to bear
their hardships; his officers might Joke
over happenings, but he did MOTHS good
nature harboring not particle Of wit, and
his aim was more OF benefit than frolic-
bsomc one. After battle he was invari-
ably seen visiting the wounded, comfort
ing even the humblest soldier, personally
attending TO their wants and giving the
most explicit directions TO the surgeons TO
see that all should be cared for, French
and Germans alike; he knew no foe among
the fallen. In such works rs this consisted
his principal part in the campaign; this,
indeed, was his genoralship and nothing
more.
A TRUE BLUE GERMAN.
Now and then he would get an opportu-
nifty TO clean up and don his parade uni
form in all its spruceness, when he would
come out as new hat from its box in
marked contrast with the tired aud travel
stained troops. No one, either ut court or
in the field, taxed him with being n
"dandy dude" at the same time he was
noted for being extremely particular about
the trim, cut and keeping Of his attire,
even unto the smallest minute Of the reg
ulations. His attendants were careful 10
avail themselves, whenever practicable, Of
the privileges Of captured French kitchens
and cellars TO secure good food and drink
for him. As a general thing hasty march
ing and incessant skirmishing forbade the
luXuries except at intervals, and cold, stale
lunches were the only resort at times. IL
was certainly not his highness the crown
prince who drank up the champagne Of
France; his soldiers did lie himself was
too happy TO get beer good or bad; and
here again he showed himself true blue
German-in fact, he never looked moro
SO than when seated before a mug in
some half deserted French cafe, smok-
ing a long cherry stemmed porcelain
pipe OF the old pattern one used TO see
in picture books. lie preferred this
favorite old long pipe 10 cigars or cigar
cites, which he INDUCED in chiefly on
horseback. During the siege Of Paris his
immediate headquarters were at Vorsail
les, under the wing OF his fathers great
stall. From Versailles 1t was very easy for
him 10 ride ten miles and tap the lines Of
his men squatted down around the gay
city" which was then not IA gay m usual.
Both he and his father lived freely aud
somewhat in high style In the abandoned
French official buildings, gave dinner par
ties and receptions 10 tho diplomats on q
visit 10 Bismarck and 10 the minor soycr-
eigns attracted from Germany. Both got
plenty OF beer nc Versailles, and both en-
joyed II 10 their hearts content, despite the
clnmorous roar Of cannon kept up night
and day.
HOME AGAIN.
The crown prince was Frequently seen
driving out through the streets in his sim
pie landau, entirely unattended, either
paving visits 10 the high generals or grand
dukes or bent on taking himself 10 the
lines, where II was too pwfully cold and
muddy for gcncml.in-chei 10 even think
Of staying. During the ehtlrc war Of seven
months hc faithfully remained with The
army or at Versailles, and never saw his
wife and children till peace was signed and
he was No enabled 10 make his triumphant
return aud entry into Berlin. There he
was hailed, not as q successful general, but
~ the beloved "Unscr Fritz ('Our Fred }
n familiar and allcctionaic title bestowed
on him by tho Bcrlinosc folks, one still in
vogue among them.
DOMESTIC HISTORY.
The crown prince was married in 1858 10
Queen Nictoria's eldest daughter, Victoria,
then known as the princess royal. The
wedding was the occasion Of grand ccle-
braiions nj the English court, and London
displayed much loyal Joy over this send.
of Of the Queens inst born 20 the CONT
ncni. Lords Derby aud Palmcrston both
joined IN penuading Parliament 10 accord
her royal highncss a handsome grant Of
money, grumbling arising only later when
Parliament was called upon 10 rencwa like
grant 10 all the other daughters and sons
/ Of her majesty when their marrying time
came around, as Il did como for al Of them.
The princess and her husband lwho was
not crown prince then, ~ his father was
only the regent Of Prussia sailed In great
state In the royal Yacht, attended by fleet
Of war vessels 10 Ostcnd, whence they
proceeded 10 Berlin, and here their arrival
was attended with renewed festivities. AZ
once the young couple settled down and
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housekeeping Of such homcliko simplicity
as 10 astonish even the plain bcrgbers 81
that plain capital. OF The offspring from
this marriage six children are living todar
One Of the sons, Henry, isa lieutenant In
the navy.
TuR MIR on TnR rRIScR.
The eldest, known "a Prince William 81
Prussia, was born In January, 1850, and
will succeed 10 the throne (pefhaps only 81
the hcirsiip 10 his grandfather In case hi,
father II carried of BY bis present Illness.
Prince William may he counted ~ crown
prince the second, and, being himself
married and the father OF several children,
his eldest aon may also H. set down M an.
other crown prince IN sight, 20 tho sue
ccRion does not bid fair 10 run out IN thC
family. Prince William Is especially .
product Of military ,mining, u the wori
martinez sort, even beyond OIL Prnssinr
precedent, aud that IL saying good deal
During the years no was growing up he
was literally crammcd with the mililarism
based on the many baitles Of his hthel
and grandfather, which occurred, a. u
were, under his very eyes and within hu
hearing and hence solder doings form
the very stuff he has boon fed upon. A
natural consequence n soldier lac h, ant
he lays claim 10 being nothing clae. A
present his rank u that ol u major In h'
Imperial guards, though, after the mannc
Of speedy promotion known ~ royalty
alone, he IA liable 10 leap Ia the first fanl
Of the whole army NJ an nsionishingll
short notice. His appearance bears
striking Likeness 20 ha mother and grand