New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-21
BERLIN PERSONALITIES.
CURRENT CHAT FROM THE GERMAN
CAPITAL

CAPITAL.
lrRoM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRrBuSHj
Berlin, March 3o.-Dr Won Lsuer, ex-surgeon-
General of the German Army, who died
a few DAYS ago, was one of the best
known characters of tho German metropolis. TALL
slender somewhat stopped, his breast covered with
decorations, face that besrdless and not unlike
Moltke's In appearance he was familiar sight along
the streets of the capital He was great faVorite
of the old Emperor william, who appointed him years
ago to be his court physician. In this capacity he
was obliged to visit the ruler twice each day ana
subject him TO q rigid examination These visits
lasted usually several hours, for the monarch was
especially fond Of hearing his talented friend ana al
wiser converse, and was loath to allow him 10 depart
The physician gained great control over his master IN
the course of time and was in fact tho only person
whom no would obey. The Emperor often spoke OF
his tyranny in asplayful manner but was ever grae-
full for his thoughtfulneSs and There is little
doubt that the great ago which the monarch attained
was due In part TO the strict rules OF diet and ex-
ercIse which DR. Won Lauer always enforced. The
good Old physician celebrated the seventeen ami
yersAry Of his entrance into the service few months
ago 1t was the occasion Of a great demonstration
IN his honor IN which the grandson Of the man whom
he had served so faithfully was most conspicuous
He received the thanks Of the young Emperor, ana
was placed upon the retired list of the Army He
remained however a familiar figure to the Berners.
who greatly regret his death.
PROFESSOR Emil DuDOls hdyUoluJ lho AphN"HSN
scientist who died few days ago, was ono OF the
most elounent men who ever read from a lecturers
chair He was one of the most popular
Professors OF the university, his only rivals
being Professors Curtlus and Won Treftschke,
the deaf orator and statesman. Dnboiss' LECTURES
the students spoke OF him as Dubois-were Always
crowded It was difficult to obtain seat. or even
standing room. 1t was tho fashion to attend his
talks, and the students Of all branches mot In his
NJ young ueu
tenants and bronzed warriors who had seen three
wars men Of science and members Of the Civh Ser
vice were often nspcuous members OF the audience
which gathered to hoar him discourse IN appear
ance he was massive. Long busby white hair COW
cred his head long white beard grew from his chin
His complexion was rddy, his eyes blue and his nose
large and prominent There was q kind expression
In his face which made friends Of all who were
brought IN contact with him. The professor was one
Of the few Germans who IN favor OF the higher
education Of women. A fcw years ago he excited
the ire of the Berlin professors by giving young
lady, now tutor In one OF the women's colleges al
Oxford, permission TO attend his lectures. he was
great friend Of Helmholtz and Wicklow. and the
famous THO were often together. His place IN
the University viii be difficult to fill
When attending mass at the Festungs Chulch
In ST. Petersburg ia honor of his Murdered fsther'
the Emperor Alexander, 1t Is reported here, was aP
preached by tho priest who held out tho cross for
him to kiss Before allowing the Emperor to kneel,
however, the surprise Of all present. the piest
began speech recalling the significance of the day
and the divine office OF the Gar, closing with the as
sertlon that the greatest enemies OF the Empire were
Count woonzoa- DashkoG, intimate friend Of Alex
andot,s and PobedouoszeH PfoeulatOr OF the Synod.
The Emperor said nothing the uIdo, and receiyo Cd
| tho blessing In silence Aftor the mass was ended,
| however, he ordered q ply sician 10 examine the
priest, who declared 10 be insane and placed In
an asylum Ills friends declare that he Is the VIC
! TIN OF, q conspiracy. .
| On March 20 a concert was given here for the
benefit of the proposed American church. Among
| the artists who TOOK part IN the successful enter
| taInment were Professor SchagEcDEA, tho pianist
| Emil Saurct the TOnist aud Miss Cathaiine WIZ.
| ard the friend of Mis- Grover Cie9cland. All the
i narforfnarS received uDeh praise.