New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-27
RIOT IN BERLIN TO SEE
PRINCESS'S BRIDAL ROBES
Hatpins, Fingernails, Teeth and
Parasols Used by Excited
Modistes and Others.

Berlin May 26.-Wild scenes .were
witnessed again to-day during the eX-
hibition Of Princess Victoria Louise's
bridal robes and the wedding presents
at the Museum of Applied Arts. To
see the dress Of Princess Sunbeam.
titled ladies and modistes fought ono
another and virtually tore the gowns
from one another's backs. Police re-
serves had 10 be hurriedly called To
restore order after chaos had reigned
for upward Of an hour.
The exposition Of the brides trous-
seau and the superb collection OF Won
derful gifts drew out a crowd almost
as big as that which filed the Inter
den Linden for Saturdays nuptial pa
rade. Refined women. under the stress
Of feminine curiosity, developed MILL
fancy which at one time came close TO
endangcring the lives Of others. Hat
pins. fngernails, teeth and parasols
we're used as weapons OF warfare. The
officials Of the museum were appalled,.
The manager rushed TO his telephone
and called the police. The latter ar
rived on the run. and they had 10 clear
the building before they could dispense
the women combatants. Every one
blamed the other woman" The worst
offenders were employees Of the fash
ionable modistes. The exposition.
which was the Kaiser's own original
idea. closes tomorrow afternoon The
modstes are eager 10 get new ideas
in bridal raimcnt from the fine frocks
and lingerie Of the Kaiser's daughter.
Time is short They all want 20 see
the toilets al once and monopolize
these showcases. That started the row.
When the police took charge of the SIT
uation they enforced the New York
traffic rule. Keep Moving" with in
dignant snorts and much reluctance,
the ladies moved.
The manager OF the museum was AT
one time fearful for the safety OF the
priceless imperial belongings left in MS
charge. While the police were on the
was he made an imprisoned speech TO
the combatants. appealing to them TO
conduct themselves in a ladylike way.
They took not the least notice OF him.
continuing the struggle with even
greater vigor until the police swept
them from the hall No arrests were
made. as the excitement was ascribed
10 patriotic fervor."
An appeal is being made to the
Kaiser to have the exposition continued
through the rest Of the week, so that
as many as possible can see the trous-
seau and gifts without having to night
for a glimpse o. them. Plenty OF po-
lice will be on hand tomorrow to pre-
vent q repetition OF to-day's scenes.
The English King and Queen Will re-
main in Germany for few days
longer. visiting friends and relatives.
To-day was Queen Mary's forty-siXth
birthday. She celebrated IT partly in
Berlin and partly at Neu-Strelitz. At
the Schloss Emperor William and En-
press Augusta Victoria offered their
CONGRATULATIONS and gifts at the fam
fly luncheon.
Kaiser William has sent TO the hunt
ing lodge at Hubertusstock welcome
wedding present TO his new son-in-law.
Prince Ernest, OF Cumberland. He has
advanced the prince TO captaincy in
tho I'd Regiment of Zeithen Hussars.
The prince won his first ieutenancy
when his betrothal was announced