The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-11-15
RIVALS TN love-
Story of a Duel Between.
Won Mo1tke and
Prince Bismarck.
CONQUERED BY A LOOK.
The Great Statesman Dropped His
Pistol and Crying, "Mein
Bruder," Fell Into His
Opponents Arms.
CONQUERED BY A LOOK

their college career were bosom friends
and they were remarkable for the DIS
simil trity of their dispositions. Bismarc k
being sw arthy in appearance, bold and
hot-headed aud a noted d~uellist, while
Won Moltke earned for himself the title
of sder Zahme'' (the gentle) aud never
was anything more appropriate. He was
very handsome-almost girlish in look
with large blue eyes and soft. silken
hair. The affection they entertained for
one another was remarkable. At no
place of entertainment or amusement
WAS one but the other was close at hand;
the same 10 lecture hall, home or pro-
menade; they lived and studied together.
Such was the friendship when an I'M
happy incident occurred to disturb the
even tenor of their way and sow dis
union between those two, who had never
before had a difference in their lives.
They were becoming gradually estranged
from each other. They were no longer
TO be seen as of old, walking arm in arm,
the most perfect realization of true
brotnerly love.
1t so happened hat the professor of the
university where they were studying was
IN the habit of giving a little reception
each week, to which many of the students
bAOA NAO AFob ~ Liz
marcK and Won Moltke. Ia the quiet cid
university town these entertainments
Were great OCCASIONS, as the invitation
embraced the privilege of kissing the
HAND of his fair daughter Frederica-
Now, Frederick was the prettieSt German
girl l ever saw. Having been partially
educated in Paris. she imported beyond
the Rhine the light and delicate tone of
Partisan raillery-so inexpressibly charm
ing in France. and a boon from Heaven
feature 1t wa TO the old town her resid-
Ing there, and Frederick turned half the
heals In c., Bismarck and Won Moltke
Being OF the number.
o MoLTKE WINS.
Of all her admirers none seemed to hold
a higher place in her favor than Moltke.
Several causes contributed to this, IN adj
ditiou to his own personal advantages;
his expectations were good aud his abil-
tiles were of Il high order. Such was the
little world where they resided. aud it
was quite clear to an unbiased spectator
lovers. 1T signiied not that he scarcely
ever spoke to her, and when he did but
hurriedly and IN confusion. Their looks
met once-I saw them exchange one
glance-a 1eeting one. too. but read it In
their whole secret, perhaps even more
than they knew themselves. Wellhad it
been if l alone had witnessed this. but
another at my side saw it also ana Whis-
pered in my ear:-"DerZ ahme is in love-"
l turned roupd-it was Bismarck-his
face sallow and sickly, while large circles
of dark olive surrounded his eyes and
gave him an air of deep suffering. ibid
you see that?'r said he suddenly
rs he leaned his head on my arm.
where it shook like one in ague, did
YOU see that?" -'What?-is it the hower?n
-nYes. tbs flower" 1t was she dropped it
when she crossed the room. you saw
him take it Up, didn't your" His tone
4 was harsh and Kissing, ana it was clear
that he, too. was in love with Frederick.
aud l tremhled to think of the cruel shock
their friendship must sustain ere long.
When was about to retire Bismarck
too my arm, saying, "Are you going
home? May L go with your" to which [
willingly assented, as our lodgings were
near. 1t was the first time we had ever
returned without waiting for Mo1tke, and,
rs If suddenly remembering his absence,
l said, by the bye. we are going without
Moltke." Bismarck's fingers clutched
couyuisiyel7, and a bitter laugh broke
from him as he said: you wouldn't tear
them asunder." For the rest of the jour
ney he spoke not, except to say GOOD
night.n
Day by day the distance widened be-
tween them, eachknew the secret of the
others heart, yet neither dared to speak
of it. From distrust there is but a short
step to dislike. Alas, is is scarcely a step
-LAQJ R6LtC0-
BISMARCK sUBDUED.
A change came over them, Bismarck,
the violent youth of ungovernable temper
and impetuous passions. who loved the
widest freaks of student daring, had now
become silent and t~houghtfui; a gentle
sadness tempered down the fierce traits
of his hot nature, and he no longer fire.
Quented the old haupts of the cellar and
the fighting school, but wandered alone
into the country aud spent days in soli-
tude. Won Moltke, on the other hand,
with a recklessness resulting from very
happiness, assumed the castaway cloak
of his erstwhile friend. and the quiet
youth suddenly changed into a rash, high
spirited boy. !.
Won MoLTK AND BISMARCK FIGHT.
l had been AVA for a few weeks holt
daying in The Hartz Mountains and was
returning at an easy pace toward home,
and while passing through a wood which
shortened my journey by a few hours /
heard the subdued murmur of voices.
While proceeding toward the sound the
swapping of the twigs and the rustling of
the bushes attracted the attention of the
party in the glade and what was my as
tonishment at hearing my name called
out. l locked round and there stood
Bismarck. He was dressed in deep
mourning and looked haGgard ard
pale. while the bloodiess lips and red
borders of bis eyelids gave him an
air Of the greatest suffering. 'Ah, my
friend, you are here quite arropos. / am
going to fight Won MoItke this morning. I
bee you are sorry" said he tenderly, but
you would not blame me If you knew all"
What, then, was tine cause of this quar-
rel; now came yop to an open rupture?''
He turned around and as he did so his
face was purple. The blood suffused
every feature and his very eyebaIls SEEM