The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-04-11
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Baron Won Schrader Seriously Wounded by
Count Won kot2e.

Baron Won Schrader Seriously wounded by
Count Won Kotze.
Berlin, April l0.--(Copyrighted. 1896. by
Associated Press >--There was a sensation
in court and military circles here this
morning when ii was announced that an
other duel. growing out of the great court
anon ymous letters scandals had taken
place In the woods near Potsddm. and tina I
Baron Won Schraler. master of ceremonies
of tho PriSstan court, had been shot and
seriously wouaded by Count Won kotze.
The latter was formerly court chamber
lain and was acquitted on a. charge OF be-
ing the author Of the anonymous commu-
nications alluded to.
der used pistols and the Inter was severe
~ wounded in the abdomen. He was taken
to a hospital, where his wound was pro-
ncunced of a most serious nature.
Count Won Ko,ze's -irrest has been or
dered and his friends say he will surren-
der whenever called upon to do so.
This is the third duel of n series of about
a dozen for which challenges were sent out
last April by Count Won Kotze, and he re-
peate,a To-Day his announcement of ms de-
mics. one by one. until he has settled ac-
counts With all on his list. Those who
know Count Won kotze feel confident he
Will keep his word.
Baron Won. Shiader was operated upon
during the day and the physicians in at
tendance concluded there is no chance
for his recovery. Emperor William has
Won kotze will not be arrested until his
majesty has been heard from.
Count von, kotze yesterday practiced
for several hours with u pistol on the
estate of his brothcr-in-law at Frir!richs-
fede and finally succeeded in hitting a
target the size and shape Of the out
lines OF Il man at every shot. he left
Fried,ichsfelde last nishi. saying: "Sow
| believe 1 have got hin."
The scandals which gave rise TO this
duel began nearly five years ago. when
high court persoragos, male and female.
old and young. began receiving anony-
nous letters OF. postal cards calling their
attention to this or that escapale rpon
their part or upon the part Of relatives
friends. AS result, wives became
separated from their husbands and fa,li-
ers and mothers discarded their children,
nrarly everybody of importance being
hcsmlrchod more or less by the venom
OF the ANONYMOUS writer who was cyl
IDENTITY d, person thoroughly familiar With
ali the details of court life. Peopie H.
gan Ia look asknnt Mt their best friends.
Every effort was made by the police 70
discover the guilty party. But In spite
of this the anonymous torm"nter was
able to continue the cruel work for about
four years. The general opinion was that
the vile communications Were the work
of woman. hut gradually this opinion
changed, and for some unexplained reason
suspicion fastened itself upon Count Won
kotae, ono OF The court, chsmherlnins
| a popular man. we'll liked by the emperor
and trusted by all hi, friends. Finally
volunteer spy reported him L. the court
biotting pad. used by the count. he had
| found a clear reproduction of enc OF tho
anonymous communications. pest card
Thcreupon Won Katie was arrested and
confined in tho fortress. Upon tifnl h.
was nccuitted OF the charges brought
When Count Won Kotze was released
| from prison he promptly sent out chal
lenges TO about dozen OF those whor
| he believed to have been IMPLICATED II
| the plot to ruin him in order TO save tbs
| reputation of the high parsonage who
ever he may be. who Is looked upon n
being the zeal author Of the anonymous
| com mum lea lions.