The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-08-06
News Of tho Day from Berlin, the
Capital Of Imperial
Germany.
Curious Inscription Over the Pri-
vate Once of the Kaisor's
Finance Minister.
De.th, Of = Grand Old Arch Abbot--The
Kaiserin's Bath--Case Of Spirit
ual Nesthidine.

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ual Nesthiding.
BERLIN, July A.-There is curious in
scription over the door leading from the
ante-chamber Of the private Office of the
imperial minister of finance DR.. Miguel.
It is q verse by Gellert, which, freely trans
lated, reads:
Il do not care for gold or goods,
If I'm q contented man"
These lines were painted there by order of
the Minister Won der Heydt, thirty five years
ago, and the Prussian state governmental
the time refused to ray for the motto as
mot desirable and misleading" Since
then Ministers Camphausen, Hobrecht,
Bitter and Won Schalz have presided over
the nations millions and not one of them
proved to be contented man in spite of
the steadily increased demand for the ma
tional "gold and goods" Perhaps DR..
Miguel will live up to the motto. ..
With Arch-Abbot Mausus Wolter, who
died the other day at Beuron in the Black
Forest, one of the Oldest and most respect
ed Catholic friends of Emperor William l,
and Frederick III, in fact of the whole
11OHeuZOlltIn 1dAulAy HAS pdSoeu away
Princess Katherine. of Hohenzollern. built
the abbey for Padre Wolter, which was
richly endowed by the royal branch of the
family some thirty years ago. The Order
of the Benedictines, revived under such i'm
portant patronage, speedily rose once more
10 great distinction and Beuron Abbey be-
came the rendezvous of the many aristo.
cratic sinners, DESTROYS of atoning for past
JOYS and sins. The 'Kultur- Kampf' drove
the Benedictines from Prussian soil, but
Emperor William graciously allowed the
abbot to leave large contingent of priest
and brothers in Beuron, las servants of the
princess of Hohenzollern." To the abbot
himself the Austrian emperor gave asylum
in the Tyrol at Kaiser Williams request.
While his Punishment lasted, the abbot re-
ceived constant tokens of friendship from
his imperial master and Crown Prince
Frederick William also endeavored to
atone for the injury done to the abbot by
''Kultur- Kampf'' ended, the abbot was the
first to receive an urgent invitation to re-
turn to his sphere of usefulness and both
emperOrs remained his firm friends until
death claimed them.
The late arch-abbot was man of great
executive powers, a profound scholar, a
true artist and priest of the highest order.
testant emperors, he proved himself real
prince of the Catholic church without feal
or prejudice. One of the most remarkable
traits in his character was that he never
endeavored to NEEDLE with the politics OF
religious faith of his distinguished friends
lin has Just finished china bath tub fol
the Empress Augusta Victoria. the first eve1
made. It is 1872 centimetres long, 50 broad
and 50 high. OF exquisite shape and the
very best quality, it will probably be re-
garded for all time rs work of art as vel
asa useful article.
Berlin theatr ical managers are laughin,
in their sleeves at the audacity of their vi
emma confrere Of the opera house "Au de
Wien" who bought the Austrian right TO
the production of the ''Gondoliers." Th
German version will be produced Sept. l
and, if it proves successful. may find a puI
chaser in Berlin. Both these possibilitie
full, and that accounts for the untimely hi
larity Of the Berlin managers.
II speak of the Berlin managers hilari
ty have of course reference only to tn
regular winter theatre managers who close
their season some time ago, for the no,
active members of the fraternity the direct
ors of the great theatre and concert gal
dens are too busy counting the losses Of til
season to concern themselves with othe
people, and as for being gay-they have fol
gotten how to smile ever since the summe
when their troubles began. For weeks an
weeks Berlin has not seen a rainless ever
ing and the losses of all open-air establish
ments are consequently enormous. Even
the weather clerk chooses to reform an
present rs with succession of starry night
to ramble from now until October the d,
felt Of summer snap proprietors will
simply ruinous. The fact that the theatr
cal manager divides his losses with the be-
brewer is the only redeeming feature in IL
arrangement.
A peculiar suit for divorce was filed /
Frau Artope, wife of a minister, the 9TH
day. She claims that her husband lives
state of spiritual adultery" with Fraulei
schmidt, member Of his flock. Minst
the fair CO respondent openly acknowledge
it, though with certain reserve. She ga,
that the sect called New Church." oy
which Mr.. Artope presides, recognizes thr'
kinds of marriages-the heavenly, the spi
itual, and the natural state of matrimon
dulge in all three. without breaking eth
the laws of man or God. Petitioner
adds the fair correspondent sis legal
married to Mr.. Artope in the natural sta
of matrimony. but am his spiritual wi
through the communion of our souls.
therefore, deny the petitioners right
accuse me of any illegal action" This i
teresting case is now pending before t
senate of the ROYAL Chancellor court. al
further developments are due within t
next few weeks. If Madame Artope su
ceeds in establishing case of spiritu
adultery against the pair, the statutes
the New Church itself will probably
made the subject of judicial inquiry, 70,
religious society which encourages tn,
different kinds of matrimony at the sal
time can hardly be tolerated under {
listing laws.
Copyright.
G. A. R., Attention.
For the oath annual encampment Ora
Army of the Republic to be held in Bostc
August 18th to 18th, the Northern Paci
railroad will make rate of one fare for