New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-28
PRINCESS BISMARCK DEAD.
THE EX-CHANCELLOR's WIFE EXPIRES
AT VARZIN.
HER DEATH NOT WHOLLY UNEXPEcTED-PRiNcE
BISMARCK BROKEN DOWN WITH GRIEF-A
SYMPATHETIC MESSAGE FROM THE
KAIsER-sKETCH OF THE
PRINCESS'S LIFE.

PRINCEss's LIFE.
Varzin Nov 97-Prncess Bismarck died at 5
oclock this morning. Her death was not entirely
unexpected In view of her recent repeated attacks
OF fantng fits. A few weeks ago. when the Prn-
cess's condition becoming worse. Prince Bis
rarck said to his old butler. whose wife was dan
gerousy III: My friend. ! share your grief hearth
ly am In the same terrible position as yourself
Every body is passing away before ourselves"
The Princess died in the arms Of her husband,
who had been watching her throughout the night
She was fully conscious until fifteen minutes before
her death.
Prince Bismarck is completely broken down by
the death of his wife. DR.. Schweninger fearing
serious consequences. owing 10 symptoms OF re-
currence of the Princes old troubles Is devotng
his entire attention to him. Prince Bismarck has
for some time had premonltion OF a catastrophe
himself his wife before they should leave
Varzln and has recently said repeatedly that II
Princess Bismarck could only go to Friedrichsruh
in toleraoly fair condition all might be well He
now has fears that he may make the journey
In afety.
Prince Bismarck this morning sent telegram to
Emperor William apprsins him Of the death OF the
Princess. The Kaiser in reply sent long message
of sympathy the ex-Chancelor.
The funeral of the Princess will probably take
pace at Schoenhausen.
London, Nov. 27.-The Berlin correspondent or
The Daily News says:
Princess Bismarck died OF dropsy. Among the
scnders of messages of coincidence are tne kings
Bavaria. the Grand Duke of Baden, ex-Chancellor
Caprlvi and Chancellor Won lohenlohe; The
turn home account of his prostration and sor-
row. Prince Bismarcks daughter. the countess
Rantzau. will henceforth live with her father
Johanna Frederick Charlotte Dorothea Eleanore
Bismarck born on April H. 1924. Of a noble
PomeranIan family. Her father, Heinrich Ernst
Jacob Won Puttkamer. of viarthem belonged to the
ancient family of Lords Of the Manor Won Schlawe
Won Rugenwalde and Counts OF Newenbu-g and
Tauchel. who. since the fourteenth century have
ranked among the most powerful Of the Pomeranlan
nob,es Prince Bismarck first made the acquain-
OF his late wife in 1875 at the house OF MS
friend Mortz Won Blankenburg, a we-knOwn leader
Of the Conservative party in the Prussian House OF
Delegates ana the Diet. Their acquaintance became
more Intimate while a journey to the Hartz on
which both accompanied the Biankenburgs. In 1917.
two years after the acquaintance began, Bismarck
asked Friiulein Won Put'kamer 10 become ms Wlte.
Her family not at first disposed TO accep' MS
proposals. At that time Bismarck had the reputa-
ton of being extremely Wild. He wsa called mao
bismarck" and had earned this title by his numer-
Gus duels Gin his first three terms az Gottingen ne
Il said 10 have takpr part In twenty-One) MS oar
ing tents OF horscmanship and soma widely spreai
anecdotes concerning hts attitude toward professors
burgomaaters and other respectable members OF
what German students call "Phiiisne society. 10
people Ike the Puttkamers he did not appear to be
an eligible sutton for only and beloved chl.a.
Bismarck however settled the question az once. ne
walked ~ to Fraulen Won Puttkamer anu nav
ing ascertainei by look that she sided WIN mn,
folded her in HIS arms. ana SAID turning 10 ~.
as,onshed relatives. What God has united no man
shall put asunder' No man attempted 10 u1 -,
ana on July IS lsi7. after the meeting OF tns
first German Diet. In which he began 10 TAX ssa .
as a political leader. they were married. Inc! wen.
10 Italy their wedding tour, ana then 80 ny
housekeeping IN the quiet stone mansion Oh tlS
Iil.marcks SchOnnauSf n. IN tntU o.i Pip'"iN'''
horne bismarck before their marriage had gwen
up his Wild habits. and taken 10 the STUDY Oh NE.
tory and philosophy His reformation s n ma 'ee''
a, Sch1nhausen where Bismarck himself was
born his first child and only daughter. Marie I-ile
beth Johanna was born on AugIst -, rI LII, tor
Ferdinand. was born at Berlin on DeSrsemSfr ~ .,
$50. and the younger. Wilhelm otto Albrecnt AT
Frankfort on the-Man. on August l. lsSa .ox,.,,
ali The Simplicity OF her youth. She was a perfect
suecluen I'm the best Of the WORD. OF the Ger
man housewife. She VAS quiet. bore hss hohots az
the most ma turai thing In the world held tast 10 inc
oil friends ~ humber days. ana mao p, one ga
object In lif,-io make her husband ana chhnrsh
happy she accompanied her husband wherever ne
was called by his duties. and created Tor MN tn
nome III, which the man Of blood and iron loved
SO we'll and in which he found reposc and refresh,
ment from his labors she carea Tor ner d r
and children In peaceful motherly way. ana neI
serenity and patience. which have always secured
FOR bismarck a quiet horne certainly contributed 70
his success. she II Is, he once said TO a IRENE,
Who has made me what am" The ex-chancelors
hours ut home were always the happest Of the day.
Even In the midst Of ths most trying oilsaI cares
10 writ, 20 his wife few words Of tenderness ana
affection r. one letter ne said Il can't think how
| endured # formerly. II had 20 live now as then.
without God without you. without children don
knoy. way / should not throw of this lie IKE
Girty shirt. and yet most OF my acGuaintances are
so and i've their life.