New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

hdence It was learned that his condition was
too serious to receive such deputation Herr
Krupp was not regarded as hard master by
his workmen. He established various lnstltu-
tions at Essen for their benefit. and bullt nun
dreds of model houses on sanitary principles TOT
their use. charging for them moderate rental
ESTIMATES OF HIS GREAT WEALTH.
Moderate estimates of the fortune of Herr
Krupp place it at $125,OO0,OOO. and his annual
income in his recent years of prosperity at
100000. Herr Krupp made great sums py
supplying arInor plate for the new navy De-
sides his iron works and shipbuilding yards. ne
had an interest in many financial enterprises
and had recently acquired extensive coal prop
critics in connection with the Nortn German
Lloyd Steamship Company.
Emperor William was fond of Herr Krupp
personally. and frequently visited him with the
Empress spending nights at the villa at Huegel.
The Emperor never visited that part of Ger
MANY without seeing Herr Krupp. and often
had the gunmaker as his guest at Berlin. AS
a special mark of distinction the emperor con
ferred on the sunmaker the title of Excel
Iency" which is usually confined to the hlghest
officials ambassadors, etc. When the Kiel 4acht
Club organized by about twenty naval ON
Gals the Emperor and Herr krupp were pres
ent Admiral Won Senden- Bibran. chief OF the
Emperor's naval cabinet remarked. we ought
to have clubhouse.
There's only one man who can give it TO u.s."
said the Emperor, as he glanced at Herr krupp
who replied that he would think about 1T.
Out of this suggestion grew the present beau
tiful yacht clubhouse and the adjacent hotel
and restaurant overlooking the Kiel Fjord:
This group of buildings cost 100000. Herr
Krupp rented the house to the club for $3.50
year, and 1t was expected that the building
would be presented to the yacht club. Provision
for this gift is believed to have been made IN
Herr Krupp's will
1t is understood in Essen that the great works
created by Herr Krupp Will be placed in the
hands Of trustees for the benefit of Frau krupp
daughters collateral
said that q cousin of the dead man, Arthur
Krupp, of Berndorf Will become the head or the
management.
When the news of Herr Krupp's death was
circulated in Essen, the population gathered on
the streets and in the squares discussing the an
nouncement Many were incredulous as to the
correctness of the physicians bulletins. some
persons expressing a belief that Herr krupp
had committed suicide. a conclusion, however,
which most of the inhabitants OF the town re-
scented.
DR.. Tail. Herr Krupp's principal physician,
says the first slight stroke of apoplexy was suf-
fered by his patient yesterday evening.
ESSEN IN MOURNING.
All the theatres in Essen are closed and the
public buildings are draped in mourning The
City Council assembled Immediately after the
announcement of death was made. and the first
Burgomaster said it had been intended to send
to Herr Krupp the municipalities respectful
greetings, and to inform him that the ISLANDERS
Of the Social Democratic press were not De
Iieved, and that in spite of the suspicious
thrown on him the councils confidence was in
nowise shaken. Through the intervention Of
death, said the Burgomaster, this action was
futile, and the meeting could only express
grateful remembrance Of the man who had de
served so well of his native city The council
then adopted resolution expressing indignation
at the injuries inflicted on Herr Krupp before
his death, and of sympathy for his family.
Herr Krupp determined two days ago TO re-
turn to the island of Capri, believing that he
could thus best refute the accusation that he
had left there at the request Of the Italian Gov
eminent His private car had already been pre-
pared and his baggage with fishing tackle. was
aboard. He intended TO start to-day.
It is believed that Herr krupps death VIII not
affect the stock market.