New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-02-15
GERMAN TOPICS.
A GAMBLING PRINCE.
cAsH1ERED FOR GAMBLING-THE BISMARCK
MUSEUM.

Radzivill, Lieutenant in the Guards ana heir OF
Prince Anton. the Adiutant-General. from 1he in'
perial Army, has given rise TO more comment than
any social event Of recent years. III Is 10 eN'
aggeratOn to say that the young Princes hahe
has been on every ones tongue. The newspapers
too, have lost their customary forbearancc III
speaking Of scandals connected with the scions
Of great families and refer openly in their COL
umns TO the young mans history and the causes
which led TO his resignation. and to the dis
pleasure of the Emperor. Since his accession "
the throne. Emperor William has made heroic
efforts 10 abolish the custom of gambling. which
became 50 prevalent in the army within the last
decade The Union Club is no longer a favorite
resort OF the gided youth. since the Emperor
determined to restrict the betting propensitics OF
its wealthy members. Two years ago the heavy
losses of young Prince Radzyi led to his trans
fer to Posdam. The different environment, tho
intercessOn of friends and the of his
beautiful wife failed. however, to modify his am.
billions. On the contrary, they seemed TO ndoubls
his passion. Surrounded by congenal companions.
he spent night after night at the card-tabe. The
clique became famous. Men came from other
towns and distant garrisons to join them. Ficklo
Fortune tempted in every way. But Radzi-
will was not successful. He constantly lost heavy
sums of money. More than 5,0000 900 marks left
his hands, ii is said. in marvellousy short time.
His ill fortune and thoughtlessness led 10 quar-
relsOme scenes with the Princess. Wounded in
spirit and discouraged, not long ago she suddenly
departed for Paris with determination 10 remain
in the gay capital. 4 reconciliation followed.
however through the Intervention of the wife Of
an officer, who is agreeable to the Court. and the
Princess returned to her home But her happi-
ness was of short duration.
No family stands closer TO the IIohenzollerns
than tie Radzivills More than a century ago a
princess of the latter family was led TO the altar
by member of the royal house. The beautiful
attachment of the old Emperor William, when a
young man with little expectation of succession
to the throne, for another daughter Of the Radzi-
Wills and his heroic endeavOr 10 make her his
wife are still matters Of pride to the family Of the
young man who is now the subject of so much
talk. Sixty years after bis marriage 10 another
princess. the aged Emperor still held dear the
name of Radzivill, aud retained scion OF that
house as his personal adjutant. Under the reigns
Of Emperor Frederick and of the present ruler the
Radzyis have lost none of their favor The
wealth of the family great. The eN-Lieuien'
ants father owns large estates in Poland. where
scores of guests gather annually 10 engage in the
chase. The Emperor is always among the num-
Der. Ont of the abundance Of his riches Prnce
Anton made a large allowance for his son and
heir. No one had better prospects than he. Toll,
handsome, accomplished and clever, tie card ana
calendar of gentry" he was u natural object ot
envy. Noble gretchens looked upon HIM WIN
favor.
Seven years ago, when only twenty-iour no
welded the Countess Branic>a, then "A resident OF
Paris and heircss 10 large estates m Kussla' Nlo
if was who. when told by a FTenchman on the
dav Of her departure from France that She Woula
. foroet French in the land Of The harb'Inhs,
re-, lied that size need learn only one sentence IN
| German NJ,
"pIeosc rive me frst-class ticket to Paris
Sbe learned much more than one sentence, how'
oyer. and became quickly contcr'ei win her lou
Tho vounr nair took up their residence IN hand
.,,o r,Ioce in the Voss-Strasse, where they dis'
ro,sod = semi-reeal hospitality. The P'ih'esS ne
| 80 ono of tbe leaders OF society. Her Weahh
| ord nosition enabled her u make her sa"h vi"
Of tho most attractive in Berlin. They iN'u ~
elaborate style with servants ana c1rIla@'' ~
rrofrsion The stables OF the Prince '''"n'
! lannon's TOO Although he did moi rue Hi,.''.'
| as is the custom among so many No",'E ~;
bc had many victors in his stnd, ana us "N.'' :,
! .i,,;rcs wore considerable. The fI''ess 'N
! , lively interest in the affairs "l 'ie ,ut' 80
ord vas the head of the committee ""c"
,Lo .Womcn's Prize 80 covete' ~ w,
! ;ocl,evs The heavy expenses oil MS es'"D,' s
! ord LARGO losses at cards finally ac'oHP, ~,
min Of the Prince. who has u'''i -, "a,
! ON the estates of his wife IN KusSi', 49,. 49,,
s,,f+s Rorlin society regrets his departure anu
| ,,rns the loss OF two OF its most Di''''''' '
| bers. ,.l;,c, ,o-day over
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Wv .,n,o,,opt that the aged Grand DaNe o, w.
,'t,,,r. Sc,,weru he'd offered The Ohah''l'o''".p
- r,is duchy to Prince Bismarck Inc "'S' -, ~
. p;y,ooroys new honor WIS maze !" Wv -,
Govt Gazette" which pride' ltsell o'' 10 80.
! lo4t i,,r TIE pro>s OF Germany ~ ONCE
l,.,,,rd,d the Ciazetics' authority lo' u" -,
,,ort which caused such seh>a'4o" o"..1
! Io oorntry II accepted the chal'eU-' '',, 3,
nr Tl,aohod Zc-lor. professor oI n'''i''''0 80
| tho University of Strasour2. Who'' 81.
attached 10 lct'cr received III TIC .,rnris.,
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m az -. study ,y1s soon besicsei 10y men
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.t. cc ceroerv. Reference 20 the Columns "
-, ~G,zcttr" explained las une>p'c''' p,p
/ Unity Filled with rage and almost "'""'
~, fine nclitical prominence which hal D''n -. -,
imam him ovcr-nielt the professor WIZ -.
| iournal, prcnouncns the statemeh. l"o' Wv -
,..,rv and lruuirlng tae publication 81 .'
! dcniol in the columns Of the """z'''''
ri,l WIS given to the pubic, "i'h '' '''"'
! onology by the editor ana az, .'"''
| onor,s would he made to discover the peP'''"'o'
Of the serious joke. The efforts. However w. WIZ
in vain. But a feS days ago Professor "irsei
round letter upon his breakfaS-'"pe' lie l'Sa
i, in wrath. for il declared that tne 2ulV u.s.
Of the surprising story OF the hu"l. i"D' p,ne
cyrcs upon the Gr.Ynd Duke written oS "'''''I '
If the e<-Chanccllor and of tie i''f III ne iN.
,.,,i,I household had been poor Stdu'h' VINO N'h
toi,oI in an examination at Strasburs y desire
TOR revenge led the youth 10 attach tie professors
name to a letter tc the "'iaze;te.' The name oil
tbc author will, in all probability remain a mSs,
terry. as tue editor of the 81 Gazette has dee'asa
not to prosecute HIM.
Friends of Count Herbert Bismarck despite
contrary rcports insist that the young STATESMAN
Gos renounerd forever his political career. Aitef