The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-31
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Interesting "Reminiscences of the Lat
 Emperor Frederick.

Interesting "Reminiscences of the Late
 Emperor Frederick.
 A contributor to ono of the Vienna newspapers has given, lately, some in teresting "reminiscences of Emperor Frederick. In 1865, shortly after the Bohemian campaign, Crown Prince Frederick William visited Carlsbad, the most popular German resort. Travel inc incognito, he was able to indulge his taste for simplicity, and took rooms fin the upper story of the house of Burger Frau, to whom, in time; he be- came very communicative. The place was like home to the future ruler. He would sit for hours in the kitchen. talking gossip to the old lady, and in- variably opening his letters in her presence. These, when from the Crown ] Princess, he would often read aloud, commenting upon their contents.
 What d ear, good woman my wife is" he said one day, after perusing the daily packet "and how warmly she loves me! She is an excellent house. wife, careful of every thing, superin- tending the kitchen as we'll as the ballroom. It is now fifteen years since l married her, and every year has made us happier. But must tell you how l won her. l was only twen- ly-four at the time, and Count Moltke accompanied me to England, as my adjutant- Vicky was mere child, but so clever, so good and so true! Her father and mother too, were the best parents 1 have ever known. After few days I was in love up to my ears. 1 could not resist her. 1 confessed my infatuation to the Prince, who good-naturedly en- couraged me. But the mother was not so kind-hearted, and decided that Vieky should know nothing of my suit until after her confirmation. How ever, the fates worked in my favor. Late one afternoon, shortly before m. departure, we were riding together in the shady lanes of Windsor 1 was at Vicky's side. Field daisies grew along the way, which, Vicky said, were in- dicative of good luck. I plucked on and ordered it to her, trembling as l did so. uncertain by it's reception. She took it, blushed, and gave me courage to stammer my confession. My trem- bling ceased as she gave me her hand, her eyes filled with tears. And to my eyes came tears too. But they were tears of joy, which alone have been shed since the happy day on which we took one another for better and for worse"
 The Grown Prince visited the springs of Carlsbad, as did the other guests who were present, and cheer fully conyersed with the people who made efforts to meet him. He enjoyed these meetings. But one morning this pleasure was marred. As he de- seconded the steps to take his morning glass. he was suddenly confronted by gentleman dressed in the very height of fashion. It was the Hector of Hesse. whom Prussia had robbed of his little prihcipality, and who hurled anathemas at the name of Hohen- zollern. Embarrassed, the Grown Prince lifted his hat and stepped aside, and the Hector, with suppressed curse upon his lips and an angry look in his dark eyes. passed rapidly on without acknowledgi the recogni- tion. To avoid repetition of the un- pleasant encounter the Crown Prince sought another spring upon the follow ing morning, But as he returned from the water he stood again face to face with his enemy, who, like himself, had decided to drink at another place to keep out of the Princes way. It was the last time they came together. The Elector was reported ill soon after. and slipped his water in his own room. N. Y. Tribune.