Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1889-02-03
ANOTHER VERSION.
1t is Said That Crown Prince Ru-
dOlf was Killed in a Duel.
His Slayer was Count Clam CALAIS. with
Whose Vile lie Had Been Found
in Compromising Situation.
The Theory Of Brain Disease is Generally Ac-
eepted by the Vienna Public-The POlitI-
cal Aspect OF the Case.
HOW THE GROWN PRINCE DIED

HOW THE CROWN PRINCE DIED.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-The Fvening
Sun prints a Berlin special which it says
comes from source above suspicion.
The special SAYS:
Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria was
killed in duel on Tuesday last by Connt
Franz Clam CALAIS The crown prince 5
witnesses were Count Stoyez and Prince
Coburs, his brother-in-law. The counts
witnesses were Prince Ferdinand Kinssy
and another nobleman. The duel was
fought at p. m in little wood near
Baden. The crown prince was wounded
and transported TO the nearest castle
Meyerling. He died later III the erSfIlg,
just at the hour when his coming WAS
anxiously awaited at a state dinner III
Hapsburg. The crown prince had been
paying attention to the Countess
last six months. 1t is Claimed
recently while on Shooting
excursion on the estate of the lady
mOther-in-law Count Clam CALAIS sur
pTised his wife in a compromising sitna-
ton with the crown prince. The count
at once challenged Crown Prince Rudolf,
and the latter asked for time
in which to consider it At the
expiration of the time, which oe-
Cured last Tuesday, he declared that in
accordance with the uuwritteu rules or
all affairs of honor in Austria he would
avail himself of the privilege of declip-
ing the challenge, but he could give sal
isfaction. subsequently the PRICE
changed his mind and the duel oceurre<4 s.
as stated The whole affair has been
largely suppressed by the Austrian court,
but it has leaked out through some aris-
tocrats who were compromised in the
affair and had to leave the country. The
emperor, who knew of the whole affair,
has, it is said, fully approved of his son 3
behavior.
THE ENCLOSING TOPIC.
copyrighted by the Associated Press.
BERLIN. Feb although the death
of the Austrian crown prince viii have no
effect upon the relations between Ger
many and Austria the issues af that event
have already engaged the anxious atten
ton of Emperor William aud
PIiace--1SismaEck Sin -. -
day morning tn
two long interviT
who has been IN.
ambassador a zette. Cincinnati, Ohio.
"liii'''setlU'i Annatf Ohio
being, it is n Ei 9irafi Ohio. cess.
the Austrian lroneseG9 ysinoval OF
Crown Prino6 Rud6aYsshlsl4 regarded
official circles SIS misfortune for q
alliance. Current reports thar he was
opponent of the alliance, which had thu
origin iii the French press, are declaIE
to be mendaci9us, absurd lies.
The Austrian flag now waves at III
mast over tire schlOss, beside the impe
flag. az
PUBIC LESS AGTTATED. SIS
VIENNA, Eel. :. The post mortem re-
port in the case of Prince Rudolf sets NJ
rest the rumors Of murder The publle
is less agitated, the theory of brain dis
ease being generally accepted. Tn
office of the crown princes cham
berlain was thronged to-day VIII
visitors signing the condolene
sheet. Countless wreaths hav
reached HOfburg from all parts Of IA
empire. and from France and Germany
A splendid garland sent by Rudolf's co
workers in the preparation of Austria
Hungarian word picture, bears tl
motto S'To Our Beloved Gifted Leader,
The emperor gave audience thiSk175rn-
ing TO Arch Duke FTanZa i=c Interyfs
lasted half an hour, and y Is understoei
to have been in relatiedCO the succession.
Among letters Which, huuOll WEOtt WlkA l7+
preparing for death is a long episs
addressed TO Arch Duke Otto, who's
he appeared TO regard as the probalA
heir to the throne He left altOgefhE
five letters, addressed to the emperor, k
empress, Stephanie, Otto and Prime
BraZanZa.
The body was in state in the priyats
chapel of Hofburg from Monday morning
until Tuesday at noon, when it VIII be
taken to the Capuchin church IN Nemar-e
ket. The body viii be deposited in the
vaults of the church. The heart, en-
closed in a silver urn, viii be
placed in st. Augustine 3, and the mites
tines in a silver vase in St. stephen s
cathedral. The funeral procession with
ont Domp win go the shortest route via
Michasler platz, Augutiner strasse and
LOokowitZ piatz.
Angel has completed sketch OF Ru-
dolf lying in bed with ms mead ana
brow swathed in bandages. The sketch
IL not intended for public view.