New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-02-20

n Corrected English T1e5C Of His
DailU Lite.


The German student, we venture to think, re-
eeives somewhat harsh treatment from the major
ity of Englishmen, says The London Clone re
is pictured vaguely as a beer swiIlng animal who,
padded armored like Tweedledum and wee
dedee, fights absurd duels in which he chiidlshlY
endeavors scratch his opponents face WIN d
blunt pointed sword. That picture contains the
half truth which is the sting OF libel
When the young German realizes the dream OF
his boyhood and enters the university he pays the
naturalization fee and listens recoral address,
warning him against political and secret Soc.etles
and bidding him dV his duty like good cltlzeh
That ordeal over, he receives his destinations
Karte,' or students passport. and at once De-
comes a man of privilege and responsibility. a
brother in the freemasonTy of students which mas
existed in his faherland for centuries IT is great
day for him. The university is his reward Tor
long years Of work under the iron discipline OF the
gymnasium and his life is as free as youth
could wish. No proctors dog his evening walks; no
chapel claims his enforced attendance; no GU
quette of cap and gown troubles his soui ana
robs his pocket. He may lodge where he likes
eat where he likes, do what he likes the German
cannot understand the freedom Of our 2ubhc
schools and the-to him-grandmotheriy RESTRICTIONS
Of older universities. So the lHchS. or
freshman" determines make the most OF his
good fortune and proceeds to enjoy the good
things the gods give with a thankful heart HIS
motto is engraved in bold letters on the orass-
studded cover OF his "Commersbuch; the stu stu,
dents Song Book-"Ciaudeamus igitur' 1uVeles uuih
sumus"-and he acts up to IL , ,,fo,, cos+s
n place he takes bedroom WiiiCi Gus -
him with his breakfast of coffee ana Iolis some -
marks-a sOvereign-a month. Ihen ne choose
'stamm-gast. or privileged customer Here he
the chief meal of the day at noon GTlnkS h n
chess with his friends. He is addressed as Herr
b 6rn by f be 9fe eHds tn s9 If he is Studying
medicine he walks the hospital dalE NE rem
utation Every opportunity is given INN nun 1Hf 10Th Te
spect and Ienency, especially New Years Eve,
other occasions of festiyly ne Is ehT H. 10
TSa{s a5 guest aand the Chief support
Ii4gl-Iang or Ute muse here he di2des his
time between beer and song He drinks nser, ian; ana
nately. Beer etiquette is strict-beer laws number
over three hundred-and every ntre Is atah r dG
cordng rule The brew is light ana IT'S Pu Thy
the especial care of paterna goyernmea!L ii pe
friend' who drinks til a. m and has bottle of
sweet champagne for breakfast. will write an ON
Greek quotation with envable ease and accuracy :
Greatest Rrvege of all he serves on nGunser
instead of three years as common Soider Wh Ifs
he is allowed to return to his rooms, and If
he afford it. to employ soldier servant TO 90
education, however, Is the cause of much jealousy
@ the Of ram that dread e the drill ser
eeant, the "Einjahrige Freiwillige' learns to
he of Of P Eeog. one M who s giHss
brotherhood not, he must wipe out insult with
'schager.'' sword or pistol great guif divides i
him from the vulgar. who may be pummeiied with
he fist or beaten with cudgel Should ne JOIN
''NeTbindunE
he fights for fun, and practises two or three hours
and ribbons Th pride for his bSr8 o 9s it
MAMMA" has a history which goes far back TO
medieval times, and contains a record Of hard
try that any crack regiment might envy; korps
are M 10 b in hGn9r sudan aTlsng ana
duel on the slightest preteXt But only among their
nor With unattached students except on serious oc-
casion. To the student these duels are not absurd
q religion in martial Germany. Nor are they child
Protected body i throat and eyes severe facial and
scalp wounds are common The haf,moon stEok f9a
cheek TO the teeth; nose and lips may be severed;
the angels in heaven whistle Gross insults and
quarres with officers involve the use of the sabre;
is the last resort; The, French school OF swords
barred The ,Bnrsch loves a sIashing cut and
comic papers expect it. 4 student without debts
be our Fa %o tb npdergraduate in the
'Fiegende Biatter, to the waitress at his favorite
month But the craftsman, has very shyyewd
The t,' fathers position ana income are kn6wn-the
police know everything in Germany-and by law
nal estate. Besides there is often rich uncle or
al In this way, enjoying life with ali the zest OF
youth the student spends his time at the unlver-
sity adding semester to semester. He is not
8Re he thinks Himself quaiied he writes his thesis
He succeeds and 'Ph. D. he falls
through" In either case he pours bations st.
Gambrinus, iustrious inventor of malt liquors
Love, wine and song tighten his sorrows as they
aid those of Luther. His life is "Gemuthlch.'
which. as any German will tell YOU. has no squiya-
versty, 10 the pathetic strains of 'Remooster
Bursche zieh ich AdA." sung by sorTcwtng
friends begins his life's work with a memory of
happiness that never fades He remains student
ut heart and looks forward to the time when he.
an old Philister' of fifty semesters will return to
his alma mater 10 celebrate his jubilee
BISHOP PRAISES DELAWARE.