Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-26

although the wise ones around the throne
say it will likely take place this coming
fall or winter. AS a royal social function
it will eclipse any similar event which has
occurred in the history of the German en-
pire. ~
The beautiful and charming crown prin-
cess is the second daughter of the Duke of
Cumberland She is twenty-three years old,
and has made very favorable impression
on the emperor, who now feels that the
domestic peace of his family will be better
assured when his son and heir has taken
wife. No inroads INTO, the affections of
his heart by the many admirers and seekers
for queenly honors at home and in Ameri-
ever made more straight and burning
impressions than those directed by the fas-
chatting princess, who, in short time
captivated his heart and excited burning
passion within him to Leave no means un-
tried to win her for his bride. as she en-
bodied all the qualities that he desired Tor
a wife, and which were~s lacking In the
many fair social representatives winch ne
encountered In recent years, both at home
and abroad.
Always Courteous.
He was never known to be rude to wo-
man, whether a peasant or princess, save
on one occasion. That was at Bonn, when
he was student A woman whose family
is we'll known at the German court. per-
sisted in attending the same church he did,
and just as he was coming out she managed
to get in front of him and fall-apparently
by accident. The first time he rushed to
her assistance. The same thing occurred
week or two later. He helped her again TO
her feet. But the third time he said. sar-
castically, Poor thing!" and passed on.
There is a pretty story, which Is true
about his giving brooch to young girt
who served him and his brother Eitel ana
their tutor one day at an inn. They had
a mug of beer. and as they were leaving
the crown prince gave the girl tip. She
handed it back and pointed to sign winch
said tipping was forbidden Thereupon he
went out and bought her the brooch.
Having a sunny nature, with the kfndest
heart imaginable and poetic temperament,
makes him think kindly of all women. 1t
is nothing but his chivalry which is respon-
sible for the many stories circulated about
his numerous love affairs.
>s Not Like His Father.
The present crown prince is so diametri-
cally opposite to his father In all his tastes
and inelinations-a light-hearted, pleasure
loving young man. who regards all work
as nuisance-that the kaiser has been very
unhappy over him.
The princess will ere long be the leader
of society in Germany. and is sure to be
adored and loved by all classes in the en-
pire. she will have the time to move
among the people in her simple. unaffected
way, with that bright kindly smile which
will win hearts among enemies.
The princess has already formed strong
attachment for the mother of the crown
prince, and strong bond of love has
sprung UP between them, which greatly
pleases the future heir of Germany's throne.
The charming princess looks with fond
love upon her coming lord and master as
she observes him frequently giving a spe-
cial salute with his sword to his mother,
which he gives no one else. He never tried
to conceal anything from her Or the en-
peror, even when he knew the kaiser would
regard as disgraceful escapade what was
in reality nothing but a boyish prank.
The marriage of the crown prince and
Princess Alexandra will be the culmina-
ton of true love affair. and gives promise
of being a happy one through the coming
years. Dlet