New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-11


the most characteristic one Of all was that which
led to the severing Of his connection WIN ''e
English Army. AS is we'll known ne receiver
his military education at the Royal CoAeee oi
Sandhurst and after passing his examination
for u commission. was attached as a lieutenant
TO the Rifle Brigade. In The course OF his regi-
mental duties he was called upon to take part
in a field day al Aldershot During the opera
tons the commanding general, Sir Evelyn WOOD
and another field officer of his staff assembled In
captive balloon for the purpose Of getting a
birdseye view Of the mimic warfare. Out OF
sheer mischief and with the object OF showing
his nessmates that a prince he could do
things that they would not venture to attempt.
the Duke Of Orleans drew his sword, and before
any one could interfere. cut the rope that held
the balloon. The latter, on being released,
darted upward, and strong gale was blow
ing al the time was soon out Of sight. Two or
three hours elapsed before the occupants OF the
balloon managed. with great difficulty. 20 reach
terra -frma In safety nearly thirty miles away
from AldershOt II Is needless TO say that Sir
Evelyn. hot-tempered. passionate man. was
beside himself with rage and insisted that as
long as he remained at Aldershot he should be
relieved Of the presence Of the prince, declaring
that his behavior was calculated to impair the
discipline Of the men and to impair the prestige
Of their commanders. Both the Queen and her
cousin. the Duke of Cambridge at that time
Generalissimo of the Army, took the same view,
and accordingly the Duke was requested to sever
his connection with the British forces.
THE EMPEROR PAID IN HIS OWN COIN.
Another scion Of royalty who. both before and
4 &c. IL
presumed upon his position is Emperor william
Who delights In horseplay and In practical
Jokes. but is exceedingly averse to any one pay
ing him back in his own coin. AS an illustration
q this need only be cited the accident with
which he met on the eve Of st. Sylvester the
first year after he had become Emperor. on the
last night OF the year IT is the cuctom Of the
rsughs OF Berlin TO bonnet any peaceable citizen
who ventures into the street wearing high hat
BY smashing down the latter upon the head ana
over the ears by blow OF the fist A great
many young officers. students and even clubmen
take part in the sport, Of which William used 10
Be IN adept before he succeeded 10 the crown.
determined TO renew as Emperor his prowess
- a mere prince. he sailed forth ard finding a
quiet and Notwithstanding old gentleman
Walking along Inter den Linden. proceeded
straightway TO bring down his ifs: upon the
mans hat with a crushing blow. The citizen
to question, however. was not quite so innocent
= be looked. Having frequently been assailed
IN that manner in previous years he had taken
The precaution this time Of covering his head
inside with sort Of thick leather skull cap
studded with long nails. pointing inward. The
consequence was that Emperor William was
compelled hurriedly to return to the palace with
his uncrippled hand in a sadly damaged and
painful condition. The citizen, meanwhile. had
been arrested and was kept in duress for several
days at the Emperors instance. Indeed. II his
Majesty had been permitted to have MS way
ne man would probably have been prosecuted
Tor leze majesty. or high treason fortunately
William was dissuaded therefrom. IL peine
pointed out to him that the injury inflicted upon
Ms hand could not be regarded as Intentional
snce the citizen in Question. when ne devseo
az queer skull car. certainly never dreamed
hat he would have the honor Of being bonneted
" Ms own Emperor
DUKE ALFREDs UNPOPULARITY.
One Of the principal reasons why the second
soo Of Queen Victoria. Alfred. Duke OF Edin'
oursh and Of Saxe-Coburg -Gotha. is so unpopu
N IN England is because Of the manner In whicf
&c presumes upon his rank TO tell stories beior'
'soies 40 coarse In character that they wouio
aN oe tolerated on the part Of any one less nlgh
- oorn, or else he INDUCES in remarks OF ruoe
- mat 10 disconcerting to the last degree suci
- for instance the telling of his host In io"e
one o. voice that he has Infinitely better wins
an own cellar than that on the table Dsror'
@HA or that the music which has been providet