The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-03-26

How we'll he had planned for il. the events
eft one week demonstrated. Within that
orief space of time not only the army
Of Austria. but those OF hex
allies. Snxony. Hanover and Hesse- Cassei,
had been met and beaten by the Prussian
army under on Moltke; the kings OF Han
over and Saxony were fugitives from their
dominions. the elector of Hesse-Cassei
Itate prisoner, the capitals or all three In
possession of Prussian troops and the
Hapsburgs dethroDed from their leader
snip In Germany. Aud the brain that had
devised and directed the plans now sue
cessfulIy executed for the ascendency OF
Prussia IN tho confederation OF German
states was that of Otto Won bismarck.
FROM sADowA TO DATE.
With Bismarck's public career since the
battle of Sadowa, in 1866. most readers are
familiar. The results of that conflict with
Austria made him ono of the foremost
figares in Europe and Of the age. securing
the observance of the civilized world to-
ward his subsequent achievements. OF his
magnificent diplomacy between 1866 and
1870 with one hand harmonizing and uniting
Germany. and with the other parrying tho
efforts of Napoleon III to obtain an equiva-
lent for Prussia's ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
the meanwhile tying the hands
or Russia Austria ana Italy
against interference In the struggle France
finally precitated. only 90 incur humiliation
by Bismarck-of his magnificent diplomacy
of that period even his hostile critics musG
speak IN eulogy. OF his active participa-
tion in the Franco PrussIen struggle, and
the enormous indemnity he wrested from
France there Is no need of detail here. HIS
procurement of the imperial German crown
for the PrussIan King. and the latter's be-
etOwment of the priDcely title and
estate on Bismarck in acknowledge
ment of his exalted achievements. are
historical SO. also. Is Bismarck's creation
of the triple alliance his conv0cation of
the congress of Berlin, and his obtaining
of enormous domains for Germany IN An.
ca and Oceanica. He was Chancellor OF the
empire throughout the reign OF MS OLD
sovereign, Wilhelm. during the brief reign
of his son Frederick Ill. and for q time un-
der his grandson, the present Emperor. but
dIssensions arose between the crown and
the Primo Minister, and on March Is, 1871.
the wonderful old man laid down the trust
TINT SO Ion has been his. But who Is not
still interested in his personality
Those who have seen him latest say that
his stalwart figure Is as erect and his ID
tellect as clear as ever. The marks or ad-
vanced age are In the absence of hair on
the crown of his massive head. and in the
almost snowy whiteness OF the remaining
fringe. and the heavy mustache, as well
as in the deep lines furrowing the
ample face. But III speech. action and
than his age. For any indications at pres
ent to the contrary. he may become GEN.
tenarian. The only ailment he suffers from
Is acute neuralgia.
Prince Bismarck may enjoy the comforts.
and even Injuries. of existence TO the end
of his days. He owns numerous valuable
estates. the largest of which are Fred
Tichsruhe. VarZin and Schoenhausen. the
first named the most extensive and his
home estate. &c comprises twenty thou
sand acres. and IVES present from the old
Emperor William soon after the close OF
the Franco-Prussian war; 1t IS one OF the
finest possessions in the world. The castle,
which was q crown palace of the Kings of
Denmark when the Duchy of Lauenb burg
was Danish possession, Is conveniently
situated on the direct line of railroad
from Berlin to Hamburg, and about fifteen
mites from the latter city. Ii is plain
big brick house of two stories covered with
stucco. The grounds Immediately sur
rounding are Enclosed by g. stone wall ten
feet high, entrance being had through
lodge gate. Fredrichsruhe Is chiefly forest,
in W hich are innumerRble birds, for which
nesting boxes are suspended on the trees;
large numbers of wild boar and deer, the
latter supplying venison for BismarckS
table. lie has considerable income from
the sale of timber from his forests to ship
builders There are many fields under cul-
tIvation, producing variety OF crops. and
he owns extensive distillerles. manufactOr-
les and sawmIlls all of which have his
general oversight lie StllI owns dis resi-
dence in Berlin. 76 Wilhelm-Strasse, and
has extensive possessions In Pomerania.
HOME LIFE AND CHARACTERISTICS.
Sharing the home life of the Prince is
the Princess. to whom be has always been
tenderly devoted. their only daughter
Marie. Countess Rautzau. with her hus-
band. the Count. and their children. He is
said to be fond grandfather. the jolllest
of play fellows at times with his grand
children. His private secretary is also one
of his household. while Count Herbert. his
eldest son. with his recent bride. nee the
Countess Hoyas Is a frequent visitor. and
the younger son. Count Wilhelm. an COCA
sionsl one. Two other companions of the
Prince-and the closest-sre the two enOr-
nous DANISH hounds. Rebecca and Tyras.
who are on either side of him when he
walks. at his feet when he sits and in his
bed chamber when he sleeps.
The Princes home life is said to be as
methodicsl as was his official life. He
sleeps late-until about 10 O'Clock. Imme-
diately upon waking he ls served with
preliminary breakfast of q cup Of black
coffee. rolls and two eggs. which is supple
mented an hour later by more substantial
breakfast of steak or chops and bottle of
light wine. A walk over some parts of bis