The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-01-30

for { he army, and are accepted objects for
jokes and witticismS. But the nonlemen or
Germany are in their power, and the money
bags and estates are fast passing into their
hands. Beichroder's strength in this way
is enormous. Half of the cavaliers in the
city are deep in debt Even Emperor
William |. owed him money, and was greatly
indebted to him for assistance during tue
Franco-Prussian war, for which he raised
him to the nobility.
A short time before the death of the old
Kaiser Bleichroder employed the Countess
of Schenitz to chaparone his daughter and
introduce her to the society of the great
The old Countess was a prime favorlte at
court having been once lady-in- waiting to
the Queen. and her task was considered as
easy as her play was large, But the social
career of the girl. upon whom nature had
bestowed little beauty, was Short-lved. by
strenuous efforts of the chaperon she was
finally invited to ball at court, the En-
peror ordering her name upon the list, de
spite the monifold objections. A magnlt-
cent costume decked her form, and jewels
more expensive than those of any dowager
in the room ornamented her hair, glttered
in her ears and sparkled from her bosom.
But the marshal thought her presence dis
grace, and ordered his brother officers to
let her go unnoticed. The strains OF music
began again and again; still she sat unasked
by the high-headed officers. and the titled
ladies passed her by without sign of recog-
milton. Her face began to pale Even the
old Emperor had forgotten her She bore
it bravely, but left with a downcast face,
cruelty treated in the house of her king. The
cid banker was full of righteous indigna-
ton over the treatment of his daughter,
and but for the Interference of his majesty
would have ruined half of the cavaliers of
Berlin who had dared insult his child.
Fraulein Won Bieichroder never attended
second court ball She married since then,
a man not of her own race or religion.
The career of the brother, who will live
in Mexico, has been just as disappointing.
Though excluded from the regular army,
his father finally succeeded in having him
attached to a regiment of the reserves. But
his service was unpleasant, and his pride
VS. continually wounded. Upon one occa-
sion, while attending the maneuvers with
his corps, the commander had the bugle
blown to assemble his aids. Bleichroder
naturally came up with the rest, but the
commander turned to him with the words:
''Sir, wish it distinctly understood that
when | call the officers, you are not included
in the number" Bleichroder's title was as
good as theirs. The old banker once
thought it incumbent upon himself to in
vite the officers of his sons regiment to
dinner The invitation was at first refused,
out the emperor, hearing ABOUT III, ordered
its acceptance. Accordingly, at the ap-
pointed time, the corps attended in body.
Herr Won Bleichroder was called to the door.
''At the command of his Majesty. William,
Emperor of Germany, sir, we appear here
for dinner said the spokesman. Silence
reigned throughout the meal, after which
the insolent fellows left the house without
waiting for the benediction of their host.
Young Bleichroder was finally dismissed
from the army or forced to leave for words
derogatory of the emperor. Indeed, it is
not surprising that his heart after such ex-
perienceS, was not overfull of patriotism.
He was passing along the Linden with an
acquai lance. when a crowd, which was
waiting to see the emperor, would not make
way for him. He gave vent to his wrath,
and was slapped in the face by a fellow
officer who stood near HIM. He resigned
his commission a few days later, and it was
accepted without word of comment. But
the aged Herr Won Bleichroder retains his
power, though almost blind. His dwarf
like figure is still a familiar sight in the
neighborhood of his palace and known to
all. His intellect is as clear and bright as in
his younger days, and it is an open secret
that his financial advice often directs the
plans of Prince Won Bismarck.